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~ Election '93
Religious studies professor teaches students a lesson in life and death. Page7
Volume 47, Number 2
Instructor sues Palomar Robert Freeman charges racism in EEOC lawsuit
• Featured on page 4. Includes candidates' profiles,election information and much more.
By Christopher C. Holmes Open Forum Editor
Beat Editor
Nationally renowned artist and part-time instructor Robert Freeman has filed a $200,000 lawsuit against Palomar College alleging racial discrimination by campus administrators, including President Dr. George Boggs. '"This is a racist college in numbers and attitude," Freeman said, who has picketed the school daily with a sign that reads, ''End Racism Now." Freeman, an instructor for 16 years and a Lakota Sioux native American, filed the suit following the closing of his one and only class this semester, a Monday evening art class held at the Escondido Center. '"The racists are coming out of the woodwork here at Palomar," said Freeman.
Palomar arts instructor Robert Freeman protests the closure of his class, charging that the class on grounds of racial discrimination. Freeman has filed alawsuit against Palomar College.
• See FREEMAN, Page 3
• HBO's "And the Band Played On" review is a must-read on a mustsee made-forcablemovie. See page 8. • Former Telescope cartoonist is featured in new connc book. See page 9. Roger Fergoso
•The Green Column warns of the dangers of the very water you drink. See page 11
College strives to attain diversity goal By Mireille Samson Editor-in-Chief
• Palomar's best athlete ever has her Division I eligibility reinstated and her college decision is eminent. See page 12. • Football Preview on page 13: Comets travel to Chaffey College
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While the college is taking steps in the right direction toward increasing diversity awareness on campus, a student activist said that if significant changes are not made soon, there will be more protests. Robert Jenkins, student co-chair of STANDUP (Students and Teachers Actively Nurturing Diversity Unifying Palomar), an organization created in the wake of the protests last spring, said while some goals have been accomplished, the issue needs to be handled to its completion. What that completion entails is attaining the goal of 30 percent of the faculty consist-
"I think that we've increased awareness on the need for a diverse faculty." Dr. Merrilee Lewis Assistant Supperintendent, Vice President of instroction ing of historically underrepresented backgrounds. Budget constraints will prevent the college from filling 11 facualty possistions until the '94 -'95, according to Dr. Merilee Lewis, assistant superintendent/vice presi-
dent of instruction. She said when the college hires new faculty, a concerted effort will be undertaken to recruit, employ and retain culturally and ethnically diverse qualified individuals. "I think we' ve increased awareness on the need for a diverse faculty," Lewis said. Until that time arrives, efforts to recruit diverse individuals to Palomar have already been undertaken. Dr. Candice Francis, an associate professor of life sciences and the new faculty diversity coordinator, said that through two grants from the state Chancellor's office, a teaching internship program called Leader-
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Debate brews over voucher initiative By Roger Fregoso Campus Beat Editor A highly controversial state-wide proposition on the November ballot that is opposed by a majority of Palomar College District's governing board was the topic of a heated debate sponsored by the Palomar Speech Team Sept. 10. Debated was Proposition 174, which proponents call the Parental Choice in Education amendment. The public will vote on the voucher initiative in a special election Nov.
2. '"The Great School Choice Debate," debated by two San Diego educators, commencedin P-32 in frontofanalmost-packed theater audience. The governing board approved a 13-paragraph resolution 3-2 Sept. 7 to oppose Prop. 174. Voting to oppose the voucher initiative were Dr. RobertDougherty, Barbara Hughes, and Dr. Rita White. Harold Scofield and Ralph Jensen voted against the resolution. Brian Bennett, headmaster at Blessed Sacrament School in San Diego and an instructor at University of San Diego, debated
• ALSO Refer to related Pro/ Con debate on Prop. 174 in Open Forum, page 10. in favor of Prop. 174. He was opposed by Don Crawford, the Social Studies Department chairman at Lincoln High School in southeast San Diego. He is the director of the National Education Association for Imperial and San Diego counties and holds a master's degree in education from SanDiego State University. Prop. 174 is a largely untested concept of providing parents tax-paid vouchers redeemable at public, private or parochial schools. Similar initiatives have been on ballots in both Colorado and Oregon, but trounced by voters. Several years ago, an attempt to put the voucher initiative on California's ballot failed when organizers did not gather enough signatures. The two educators debated "Resolved: That the passage of Prop. 174, providing school vouchers for parents of school-age children, to be used at private or public schools, is desirable."
"Parents are and ought to be the primary educators of their children," said Bennett. "As a consequence, parents should be vested with the decision-making of the most important choice they will make for their children and that is the selection of the school to which they will go. "If one is to argue that parents are not the primary educators of their children, one invites the advent of educational socialism in this country, and furthers the monopolistic and bureaucratic approach taken by the California State Department of Education. '"This same proposition was opposed by the California Teacher's Association two years ago because they did not like change then, and they do not like change now," argued Bennett. Crawford said: "Californians will vote on an issue that has the potential to gravely harm public education as we know it and further increase the social stratification that currently exists within our society." He concluded, "As a parent, teacher and taxpayer, I am vehemently opposed to this initiative. This will be a huge new government entitlement program."
Roger Fergosol Campm Beat Edit..-
Don Crawford, Social Studies Department chairman at Lincoln High School, speeks outagainstProp.174atthedebateSept.lO.
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US BEAT MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Associated Student Government, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in SU22 Faculty Senate Meeting, Mondays at 2 p.m. in SU-30 Foundation Board Meeting, Every other Thursday at 3:30p.m. in SU-22 Governing Board Meeting, Meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in sse. Inter-Club Council, Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in SU-18 President's Advisory Council Meeting, Meets the flrst and third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in SU-18
CAMPUS CLUBS Afrikan-American Student Alliance, Wednesdays at noon in SU-22 Alpha Gamma Sigma, Mondays at 5:30p.m. in SU-17, W ednesdays at 12 p.m. in SU-18, Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in SU-18 Bible Study, Wednesdays at noon in A-14 Business Club, Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in B-6 The Connection, Fridays at noon in SU-22 Criminal Justice Club, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in P-32 The Cultural Club, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in SU-15 The Earth Club, Thursdays at noon at the Clocktower EOPS, Thursdays at noon in TCB-4 FRATSO, Every other Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Q-1 Friends of Bill W, Mondays at noon in SU-22 Gay and Lesbian Association, Tuesdays at 3:30p.m. in SU-17 Geology Club, Every other Wednesday at 4:30p.m. in ES-10 LDSSA, Fridays at 7 a.m. in LDS Institute MEChA, Wednesdays at 5:30p.m. in SU-16 Native American Student Alliance, Fridays at 1 p.m. in SU-15 Phi Rho Pi, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. in SC-4&5 Photography Club, First Tuesday of every month at noon in the photography room Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Thursdays at noon in A-5 Psychology Club,LastWednesdayofthemonthat 12 p.m. in SU22 Rascals, Thursdays at 1 p.m. in SU-16 Single Parent's Club, Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in SU-22, Thursdays at 1 p.m. in SU-15 Undefeated Club, Thursdays at 11 a.m. in DSPS offlce Veterans Club, Mondays at 1 p.m. in SU-17
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Four weeks into the semester and it's time for students to start cracking the books.
Lifeline to host Country Fair Lifeline Community Services of Vista is sponsoring a Country Fair that will beneflt its youth programs on Sept 25 at the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum located at 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave. in Vista. The fair will host pony, llama and stagecoach rides, sack and three-legged races and a celebrity hat auction. Food, beverages and prizes will also be available. For information about the fair or to volunteer, call 726-6396.
Class opens at Poway center "So You Want to Write" is a late start fall class which teaches the basics of romance novel writing and is still accepting students. The Class meets from 6:30 to 9:20p.m. every Monday until Dec. 6 at the Weingart Center in Poway. "Students don 'trealize that very successful stories can be created simply by including aspects from other genres such as mystery and science flction," said instructor and romance author Donna G. Kordela. The non-credit course is listed as CNED 495, under Community Education in the fall class schedule. For information, call the Community Education office at 7277529 or744-1150, ext. 2155.
and luncheon will begin at noon andlastuntil1 p.m. Current Indian health issues will be discussed from 1 to 2:30p.m. An organized walk and refreshments will be served from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. The workshop on the traditional approach to health will be from 3:15 to 5 p.m. For more information, call the American Indian Studies at 7441150, ext. 2425.
Program makes scholarship money available Scholarship money is available at Palomar College due to a grant from the Associated Student Government. For a service fee of $15, staff at
'Late start' classes still available
Students can still sign up for accelerated "late start" courses which start this month or next, as long as the classes still have openings. Most of these courses are listed on pages 92-100 in Palomar's fall schedule of classes. Some have been added since the schedule was printed, including a televised Spanish 105 class (Section No. 513) which runs Oct. 17 - Dec. 5 on the Learning Channel. The channel airs on American, Cox, Daniels, Dimension, Jones, Julian and Southwestern Cable Systems. Students taking the Spanish 105 televised class will watch two 30minute video lessons each week and attend two Saturday morning seminars each month at the Escondido Education Center. California Indian Day '93 will Other late-start classes include be observed with a run and health Administration of Justice 125; workshop Sept. 24. Anthropology 100; Business 115 The 5K fun run and one mile and 171; Computer Science and walk will begin at 8 a.m. Partici- Information Systems 115, 210and pants will receive T -shirts and 225; Cinema 100; Dance 165; chances at cash prizes. There will Drafting Technology 125; Fashalso be a Pala benefit breakfast. ion 197CH; Interior Design 197F; Theaftemoon will feature health Mathematics 15, 50and60; Physiworkshops. The opening ceremony cal Education 100, 185 and 219; . . . . ... . . . . .. . ........ _ .. ____ . ________ .....
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Political Science 102; Psychology 100 and 105; Quality Assurance Technology 100; Reading 11; and Sociology 105. Director of Admissions Herman Lee said that "accelerated" classes are similar to summer session classes, which meet more hours each week, require more hours of homework and are completed in fewer weeks than full-semester classes. Accelerated and late-start .classes are available at the San Marcos, Escondido and Camp Pendleton education centers. San Marcos campus registration centers are open 7:30a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Escondido campus admissions is open 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. The office phone number is 432-0624. The Camp Pendleton center, in building 1331, is open 8 a.m. to 8:30p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call725-6626. For information, call744-1150, ext2160. ..
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NEWS FREEMAN
DIVERSITY
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Accordinf.. c Freemrut. his clas wa cance ed w1th11 . }4 hour.. Jt the first meetmg. unusuat c 11 :;H1ermg s common practice at Palomar _ allow ntructor. time mcrease attenaanc m order to maintain theiT classe~. ·'I had 12 ),tud.ents in class and four more were going t com m " Freeman said " few of the studen wh{ attended the f1Tst evening told m when they registered that they were tol · the class had been closed." Freeman is atieging in the grievence flied with the Equal Enployment Opportunity Commission that the true reason for the class closure is an administrative conspiracy to remove him from campus. "I'm the person who started the protests concerning racial diversity last semester," he said. "I'm a thorn in their side. Of course they wanted me out. They know this is a racist college; they wanted to shut me up." Freeman,anactivistinlastspring'smarch and sit-in protesting the lack of cultural and ethnic diversity on Palomar's faculty, charged that attempts were made by school officials to bribe him into ending the protests. "As soon as I started the demonstrations in March, Dr. Boggs called me into his office and insinuated that if I were to end the protests, I would be given a full time faculty position," said Freeman. 'That is not true," said Boggs. "As a matter of fact. Robert told me he would end the protests if I gave him a full time position," Boggs said a secretary who was
present at the meeting could verify his account of the conversation. Responding to Freeman' s allegauons about the class closing, Dr. Boggs vehemently denied the accusations. "That is totally untrue," said Boggs. "I do not feel he has been treated any differently than any other faculty member who has seen a class closed." According to Freeman, there were 12 students enrolled and more seeking to add. He said he was not even notified of the move until after the fact. "Why was my class closed in one day while other classes have been allowed to continue for weeks with the same numbers?" asked Freeman. Dean Gene Jackson, the man directly responsible for the class closure, disputes Freeman's claims. "According to our records, Mr. Freeman's class had an enrollment of 10 students. No increase in enrollment was shown after the first class meeting. Our policy for such classes, especially Monday night classes, is to cancel them," said Jackson. "If he had more students in class, it is his responsibility to make sure they sign up." Jackson said the class closure was not retributory in nature, "Asamatteroffact. we have offered Mr. Freeman a position in the spring." School officials note that recent budget cuts forced a number of low-enrollment classes throughout the college to be cancelled this fall. Freeman, adamant in his charges of racism on campus,' plans on filing a $2 million class action civil lawsuit against the college.
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slup Through Diversity will be implemented atPalomarandanexammationofPalomar's curriculum will increase diversity among the faculty and the teaching curriculum. The Fund for Instructional Improvement (FII) grantof$26,000 was presented through the· Faculty Senate and a Staff Diversity Grant of $10,000 was proposed by the Faculty Senate, Lewis and Vice President of Human Resources and Affirmative Action officer Jane Enright The two grants will fund Francis' new position and the.programs she heads through next July. The Leadership Through Diversity program is aimed at recruiting graduate students from historically underrepresented groups who are interested in a career in community college teaching, Francis said. These interns would work with a tenured mentor professor at Palomar in a two-semester learning experience, she added. Interns spend the fiTSt semester observing classes, working with their mentor professors, and having an "experience in a nonthreatening environment." Francis said. In the second semester, the interns continue to work with their mentors in the background. They teach their own class as an adjunct faculty member, she said. Francis said that while the interns obtain experience in the classroom, the faculty gets the chance to work with a person with a fresh perspective on the world and of diverse background. "It's a win-win situation for everybody,"
Francis said. She added that the program 1s planning to work closely with Californta State University, San Marcos next year when the college will have their f1Tst graduate students. The other aspect of the diversity program funded by the two state grants is an examination of the curriculum at Palomar to help the academic departments become more aware of diversity issues and to develop a curriculum with the inclusion of diversity themes, according to Francis. Jenkins said that reform of Palomar's curriculum is important since it is currently not a good representation of all minority cultures, pointing out the difference in the number of American history courses compared to Chicano or African history courses. In addition to the programs headed by Francis, STANDUP is already working this fall to promote diversity. Made up of faculty members, a college trustee and student representatives from AASA, MEChA and other clubs, the task force has attended Afflfmative Action/Diversity workshops and is working to improve communications between the faculty and students. Guerra, faculty co-chair of STANDUP, said the fact that administrators are willing to talk to students now was an important outcome of the protests last fall. STANDUP wants to be actively involved in the recruiting, hiring and retaining of faculty at Palomar who will contribute to the ethnic and cultural diversity of the college.
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'93 ELECIION Nine candidates battle for six ASG seats Election to be held Sept. 21-22 to fill vacant senatorial positions By John Conzemius Staff Writer
Nine vmdidates vying for the six open Associated Student Government senatorial seats presented their views on ASG/student relations, campus diversity and fee hikes at a press conference on Sept. 15. Unlike last semester, when all the senatorial candidates ran unopposed, this year's election slated for Sept. 21 and 22 bas more candidates than positions open. The nine candidates for¡ the fall ASG elections are Michael Bums, Amy Curtis, Adrian Kwiatowski, Heather Martonik, Matthew McNamera, Mike Royce, Mike Russel and Miguel Samaniego. The ninth candidate, Gerald Burnett, was absent from Wednesday's press conference. Michael Burns, 27, president of the Vet-
Michael Burns Age: 27 How long at Palomar: Three semesters Educational goal: Criminal justice Platform: "to work hard for both students and Palomar College"
erans Club, said be was inspired to run for ASG senator "in order to fight for lower fees and to prevent Gov. Pete Wilson's re-election (in 1994.)" ASG candidate Amy Curtis, who is actively involved with an AIDS clinic and her local church, stressed the importance of staying active. The 20-year-old said, "It is extremely important to be aware of and active in the events concerning your immediate local and national surroundings." Adrian Kwiatowski, 18, says he is running for ASG Senate "to help represent the student body in ASG to fulfill their needs." Kwiatowski said that although he wasn't fully informed about the march and sit-ins last fall to protest the lack of diversity on campus,besaidthatdiversitycan'tbesolved through pure coercion. "It (diversity) is something which should be promoted, but cannot be forced to hap-
Amy Curtis Age: 20 How long at Palomar: First semester Educational goal: Undeclared Platform: "to see more people taking an active role in their college"
Matthew McNamera
Michael Royce
Age: 33 How long at Palomar: Nine semesters Educational goal: Doctorate Platform: "encourage more student participation in campus activities"
Age: 23 How long at Palomar: Three semesters Educational goal: Political science Platform: ''The students will have a say in how their funds are spent."
pen," he said. Nineteen-year-old Heather Martonik, a member of the Earth Club, said she is seeking an ASG senate seat because "in the past, I feel that the senators have failed to properly represent the students of Palomar College." Matthew McNamera is involved in the Connection Club and said that his main goal is to increase student involvement in government. McNamera, 33, said in running for ASG he wishes to "participate in a role that provides leadership and promotes social integration (at Palomar College.)" Mike Royce, 23, a Latter-day Saints Student Association member, said his primary interest in running for ASG is public service. "I would like to participate in making this college a better place," he said. Royce was disqualified earlier this year in his bid for ASG president because he campaigned too early. In an April 23 interview with The Telescope, Royce challenged the validity of his disqualification. "It's not fair," he said. "I was robbed because they knew I had enough support
Adrian K wiatowski Age: 18 How long at Palomar: First semester Educational goal: Political science Platform: "to represent the student body; to fulfill their need"
Michael Russel Age: 23 How long at Palomar: First semester Educational goal: Undeclared Platform: "to make ASG as adaptable and responsive to the students"
among the students." Michael Russell, new to Palomar from a Texas university, said he wants to be involved in student government to make the school "a better place to learn, grow and accomplish goals." The 23-year -old said he believes Texas is full of bigotry, so be chose Palomar College because of its diversity. Miquel Samaniego, 18, a member of EOP&S, said at the press conferrence that he commends the efforts of campus leaders who are working to make Palomar College more ethnically diverse, and added that it is a problem that "should be handled." To vote, students must bring their valid PIC card to the Student Union between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.or 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 or Wednesday, Sept. 22 For the first time in ASG election histOry, students enrolled in Palomar College's Escondido satellite location will have an opportunity to vote in this fall's election at the Escondido center. Polling takes place in the reception area on Sept. 21 or Sept. 22 between 2 p.m. and 5:45p.m.
Heather Martonik Age: 19 How long at Palomar: Three semesters Educational goal: Child psychology Platform: "to properly represent the students at ¡ Palomar College"
Miguel Samaniego Age: 18 How long at Palomar: First semester Educational goal: Business Platform: "the student repfee must be used as it is intended."
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Multi-faceted project to clear library's air Library stays open during renovation to begin in January By Michael Barder
Staff Writer
Officially opening Palomar's resource business center at the Escondido campus are (from left to right) Associate Professor and Resource Center Directors Bonnie Dowd, Assistant Superintendent/ Vice President of Instruction Dr. Merrilee Lewis, Escondido Mayor Jerry Harmon and U.S. Small Business Administration San Diego District Director George Chandler.
New center to benefit local small business community By Roger Fregoso
Campus Beat Editor A new resource center for the city's small business owners was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday at Palomar's Escondido satellite campus. The resource center, only the second of its kind in San Diego, is the result of a partnership agreement between Palomar College and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide the community with information and assistance for small businesses in the North County area. It's designed to help small business owners with all aspects of running a small business. The resource center's aim is to provide small business owners with one-on-one counseling sessions with Service Corporation of Re-
tired Executives members, Active Corps of Executives members, currentSBAinformation, businessrelated seminars co-sponsored by the SBA and an up-to-date SBA library of information. About 100 of the management books in the resource center's library valued at $1,500 were donated by local radio personality George Chamberlin. He hosts ''Money in the Morning," a daily fmancial program on KCEO AM 1000. He is also the fmancial adviser on KNSD-TV Channel39. According to BonnieDowd, associate professor of business education and coordinator of the resource center, the students will benefit the most from this program because they can use what they're learning. 'The students can connect their
education with the real world," Dowd said. "Our Phi Beta Lambda will be involved and have a chance to see what it's really like running a business," she added. The first seminar is scheduled for Oct 16 at the Escondido campus. The sessions will offer tips and advise on management and technical and fmancial assistance including pre-business workshops and loan seminars. The resource center will coordinate efforts to enhance the business climate with trade associations, business groups, colleges and universities. SBA representatives will also address meetings of small business owners and managers. The resource center is at 1951 E. Valley Pkwy., and will be open from 4-6 p.m. every Wednesday.
Palomar students and staff will be inconvenienced while the library undergoes an extensive renovation beginning in January, but it is a necessary step toward eradicating its recurring airqualityproblem, according to library officials. Funded by a $1.7 million state grant, the extensive remodeling project will inadvertently affect the en tire library, its staff and its users, said Library Director Dan Arnsan. Some departments will also have to be moved, be added. "All the preliminaries are going onrigbtnow,"besaid. "The award has already been given to TMAD Co." TMAD Engineers Inc., an engineering company, will be conducting the ftrst phase of the renovation, which will en com pass the ftrst floor, said Arnsan. "It will include the HV AC replacement," he said. "All of the power plant, in other words." To help with the project, Arnsan said TMAD Engineers Inc. will retain an environmental engineer to conduct tests that would determine the success of the project According to an Aug. 28 letter to Palomar Facilities Director Mike Ellis, TMAD, who is responsible for obtaining the engineer, contacted Dr. Stuart Salot of CTL Environmental Services. According to the letter, Salot will be responsible for running carbon dioxide tests before and after the renovation to determine the amount of air exchange that is taking place between the library and the outside air. Questionnaires will also be banded out to library staff and students to determine the effects of the air quality on the library occu-
library Friends close book on involvem.ent By Judy Erickson
Copy Editor Thesefriendsleavebehindgood feelings and 11 years of loyal support. Buttwo deaths in the leadership and lack of new volunteers took its toll on the Friends of the Palomar College Library. "We feel we've run our course and it's time to call it a day," said Friends President Mary Mogavaero, who tried in vain to find a replacement and a vice president The Friends had also experienced declining attendance at their fundraiser concerts and talks on rare books. "It's important that the library knew we cared," Mogavero said, "andiftheyhadproblems, we were right behind them." Over the years, the Friends raised$57,751 forthelibrary. They bought books and films, paid for field trips for Library Science classes, funded scholarships and helped fund automation of the library. Othermajorpurcbases included
$3,000-$5,000 worth of New York Times on microfiche and an entire video library of Shakespeare. "We gave the library the money, and the library decided what they needed,': Mogavero said. Interim Library Director Daniel Arnsan said, "They gave us thousands of dollars worth of books, videos and furniture - things we couldn't afford from the regular budget. What the library needs is what the students need, so they helped students." Arnsan, who was one of the founding members of the Friends, said he tried to keep the organization together. "For me personally and for library staff, it's like losing some good friends in many ways. They were so supportive." But Arnsan said be views the disbanding as temporary. "We've got our feelers out for ones to take on leadership." According to Mogavero, restarting the group would be a simple procedure. ''We can become active in a moment's notice, if we see a need. We have to have new people come in. If new people decide to, it would be really easy to do it."
pants. Because of the inconvenience the renovation will pose to staff, faculty and student, the library will be circulating a newsletter that will inform the faculty of bow they can work around the renovation in providing the students with the best possible service, said Arnsan. "We are working on keeping the faculty involved," he said. 'The newsletter is going out to the faculty so if there is any inconvenience for their students, they would know." He said the audio visual department will be moved entirely out of the library facility, with most of the equipment being put into storage. Thecomputerlabwillbemoved to the third floor, so there will not be as many computers for students to use, said Arnsan. "As these things are going on, we are still going to stay open," he said. "We won't be able to offer quite the range of services, but we' re going to be compressing things." He added that the tutoring center will be moved into the Student Union. In order to help combat problems that may arise during the renovation, Arnsan said that the staff and faculty will be organizing a committee that will focus on the progress of the project and bow it can be done more effectively. InamemototheLibrary/Media Center staff, Arnsan outlined the task force's objectives by saying the task force was set up "to foresee problems, quell rumors and be our advocates to plan the least disruptive means to deal with the remodeling process." Arnsan said construction will start in January with theftrstpbase being completed in June of 1994.
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Lawsuit impedes building of Poway satellite campus By Bjarne Olsen
Staff Writer Plans for a Palomar College satellite campus have stalled in ~-ecent weeks, according to city of Poway and Palomar College officials. A deal made with the Poway City Council in JUiy for $5.2 million to build the satellite campus is being held up by a lawsuit against the city's redevelopment committee. The Legal Aid Society of San Diego is suing the city over the new budget amendment proposed by the city council on behalf of two
"We're sorry this lawsuit is having an adverse effect on the Palomar campus." John Fitch, Assistant Poway City Manager low-income Poway residents, according to Legal Aid staff attorney Catherine Rodman. The redevelopment program receives money from taxes that are limited by the city's tax increment orogram, Rodman said. The origiaal redevelopment program has remained fixed smce it was established in 1983, she added. The amendment would raise the limit on the amount of tax money the city of Poway can collect from the state and federal governments from $408.5 million to $3.5 billion, according to Rodman. Assistant City Manager John Fitch said this money is used to help the city stamp out blight, develop affordable housing and create programs for the good of the community. ButRodmandisagrees. "Poway has violated the redevelopment plan and the majority of the money :is not being used the way it should be," she said.
According to Rodman, Poway is spending its money on projects that have nothing to do with relieving the city's blight. Projects include a mass transit system and a water reclamation plant, which are not proposed to be located in the city, she said. City officials stated $60.8 million has already been allocated for affordable housing in Poway According to Fitch, this is not the first time the Legal Aid Society has sued the city. ''They do this every time just to pay their bills," said Fitch. "What they're trying to do is blackmail." Legal Aid's Rodman disputes this claim. "If the city thinks that, they should take a look at our budget," she sai~l. ''They will discover the amount of the lawsuit would not cover our yearly monetary needs." Because of the lawsuit, plans for the Palomar satellite campus are on indefinite hold, according to Michael Gregoryk, assistant superintendent/vice president of finance for Palomar. "In a couple of months, I should know more, but right now, it' sjust too hard to say." Gregoryk said the college requires a piece of land at least 40 acres in size for a satellite campus but would prefer something closer to 60 acres. The San Marcos camp;.;s is m.ade up of 195 ~rres . He estimates the price of the new campus to be as much as $16 million. Due to the lawsuit, there are no proposed locations for the satellite campus, and no plans are in the works until after the outcome of the legal action. Powayofficialsstressedthatthe city hopes the new campus will eventually be built because of its importance to the city's educational system and to the community. ''We're sorry that this lawsuit is having an adverse effect on the Palomar campus and the city of San Diego," said Fitch, "and we will try to remedy the problem as quickly as possible."
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Taking a sharp twist on demonstrating one of Ne~n~s laws, astronomy ~tructor Ta~shi Nakajima smashes a brick with a sledge hammer that IS laad on a 30-pound gramte slab.NakaJuna explained that student (and volunteer) AmyLynn Metcalf, who is lying comfortably on a bed of three-inch nails, would not be hurt because the energy from the force of the hammer would be absorbed directly by the brick, not her body.
Drug prevention program promotes student wellness Coordinator solicits volunteers to heighten drug awareness By Judy Erickson
Copy Editor
and drinking as much as the myth ... so students don't feel that pres-
sure." Palomar College has initiated a Student Drug Prevention Program with more than $150,000 in federal grant money to combat drug abuse on campus. Coordinator Beth Post said the student-run program will focus on wellness. She plans a comprehensive campus-wide program to strengthen and expand programs already in place. "It's a lot of departments working together to provide an atmosphere of drug awareness," Post said. One of the new program's ftrst orders of business is to conduct a drug and alcohol survey of 1,000 randomly picked students to assess student needs. Post said she thinks the survey will turn up encouraging news and promote a no-pressure attitude toward drugs. "We want to get the message out tha~ students aren't using drugs
The grant began Sept 1 and will run through December 1995 when the college must demonstrate that it will "institutionalize" or carry on the program with its own funds. Post has hired six students to run the programs but needs more student volunteers. Students will expand the year-old peer education program through which students speak on drug prevention in classrooms. The volunteers will also promote the 4-year-old Alcohol and Drug Referral Assistance Program. Post explained: "We want students to get the message that there are lots of people who care and who can help them if they want the help." Studentsarealsoneededtoplan .the program's many upcoming events. "We seek to provide fun environments, where they don't have
to drink or use drug::; and can just have fun ," aid Post. "It helps people realize you don't bave to go to a bar to meet people or have to have a beer in your hand at the beach." Theprogram'skick-offeventis an AssociatedStudentGovernment all-campus beach party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center in Mission Beach. For $2 (or $1.50 if they bring a friend), students will receive lunch and use of the aquatic equipment, including instructions. Free bus rides from the college to the event will also be provided. The Student Drug Prevention Program is also planning dances and a spring break community service trip to an inner-city or Mexico. It will also sponsor one-day workshops on AIDS , date rape and other drug-related topics at Palomar. Students can pick up a variety of informational pamphlets in the Comet Center in room SU-10 in the Student Union, whose hours are8a.m. to4p.m . weekdays, with evening hours planned soon. To volunteer or for information, call744-1150, extention 2599.
Governing Board Docket The following information details actions and information that came from the Sept 7 board meeting. • The board approved the 1993-94 budget with an unrestricted revenue fund of $45 million and $260,000 reserve. • Trustees voted 3-2 to oppose Proposition 174, otherwise known as the Parental Choice in Education initiative. Dr. Robert Dougherty, Barbara Hughes and Dr. Rita White voted to oppose the voucher initiative, and voting against the 13-paragraph resolution were Harold Scofield and Ralph Jensen. •The panel accepted an Instructional Im-
provement Grant (FII) of $26,000 from the Chancellor's Office to help promote diversity at Palomar. The grant will partly fund Candice Francis' diversity coordinator position and programs she is heading this school year, which includes the Leadership Through Diversity teaching internship program. • The Board also accepted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant of $187,000 to repair storm damage to Lot 9. • Trustees approved theappointmentofDr. George Mozes to the position of Library Media Center/ Educational Television Director, which be will start Oct. 1.
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LIFESTYLE Palomar's High Priest of Pluralism Professor of religious studies gets double-takes from students for his unconventional philosophy on life John Conzemius
Staff Writer
shop" on Palomar's campus. It was completed to specifications outSome people say that a picture is worth a lined by Jewish law, by folks "that know thousand words. Others say that the clothes what a coffin is supposed to be made like," make the man. If these assumptions are true, explains Sager. then perhaps the inscription on one faded TBesides serving as Sager's accommodashirt can capture the basic philosophy of its tions on his trip to the great beyond, his wearer. coffin also serves a more worldly purpose. Consider one Gene Sager, who has been In an exercise he quips "Coffm Contemprofessor of philosophy and religious stud- plation," Sager, once a semester, with the ies at Palomar College for the past 20 years. help of several mock pallbearers, carries the He can be seen between classes wheeling ' coffin to his philosophy classes. his cart of cat-litter boxes full of papers and The purpose of the exercise is for stusporting aT-shirt most of us wouldn't be dents to reflect upon their own mortality and buried in. On it, Sager boasts his claim of to learn to come to grips with it. being Palomar's "#1 K-Mart Shopper." "I find that we as a society aren't willing "I wear that shirt as my personal state- to accept death as the natural phase of existment to the world that one does not have to ence which it really is," says Sager. impress people with materialistic goods, "If it's not Jason wielding a butcher's that it is what is inside a person that really knife in one of the 'Friday the 13th' movies, counts," explains Sager. "Besides, they've we don't want to think about death, let alone got the best bargains in town." discuss it in an intelligent manner. Sager's unconventional sense of fashion "By not contemplating our own death," is just one of his personal traits which make he explains, "we tend to live as if we are him unique among his fellow instructors. never going to die. As a result, we lose a According to former religious studies sense of making decisions about how we are student Carlos Barrera, Sager's original going to spend our life until we are on our teaching style is what makes his lectures death bed. Then, sadly, it is far too late." particularly effective. "I signed up for Sager's 'Ways of UnderThe Environmental Professor standing Religions' class because basically I needed a class for that time slot and it was When he's not contemplating his own the only one which wasn't filled. I expected death, Sager often focuses his attention on a it to be a boring as hell," recalls Barrera. subject that he holds dear- protecting the "But by the time I completed the course, environment. I was glad I took it Although he does at Although he is not formally involved in times have a propensity for giving dry and any environmental groups, he has given meandering lectures, he obviously knows lectures in several group meetings of Palomore about the religions of the world than mar College's Earth Club. any one man should, and I have to give him One way in which Sager contributes to credit for it," he said. help save the environment is in his personal choice 10 years ago to become a vegetarian. "The consumption of meat, particularly Coffin Contemplation beef, causes an almost unbelievable strain Some might call it morbid. Leaning on the environment," says Sager. "For every against the wall in Sager's office is a brand one pound of beef consumed, it takes 10 new custom-made pine coffin which will pounds of plant life to produce it. The old serve as his final resting place when he dies. notion of 'meat two of three times a day' The coffin is a masterpiece of carpentry can't do any more if we are to care about the skill, constructed by the "lil' coffin-makers environment."
Sager casually demonstrates his head-on approach to death. The pine coffin made on campus, which he keeps in his office, will be his final resting place.
"McVeggie" Burger Acting on his convictions to promote the vegetarian lifestyle, Sager recently wrote an open letter to the McDonald's Corporation calling for the introduction of a non-meat sandwich which he terms the "McVeggie." Sager believes that with the currenthealth hysteria, the McVeggie could really catch on. What would be used to make such a vegetarian masterpiece of fast food culinary cookery? Sager offers this tempting recipe: "You start with a good sized slab of tofu, then grind up walnuts and sprinkle them throughout the tofu. Next, saturate the tofu with soy sauce, and heat the concoction slightly to bond the walnuts to the slab of tofu. Add ketchup, mustard, and that secret sauce they use on their Big Mac's. Top it off with a sesame seed bun, and voila! You've got yourself a MeVeggie." McDonald's hasn't taken Sager up on his proposition yet.
On Religion Photos by Wendi Johnston/Feature Editoc
Sager discusses the philosophy of shopping at K-Mart with student, Miguel Rocha.
A recent cover of Time Magazine featured "The Generation that Forgot About God." Don't tell that to Sager, who has seen increasing interest in his religious studies
classes over the past couple decades. As Sager concludes in his book, "An Invitation to Comparative Religion," "it appears to me that the emptiness of mere technology and materialism drives people to search for something else: to drugs, to Oriental religions, to the Jesus movement, to whathaveyou [sic]."
Appreciating Diversity Sager brings his along withpersonal experience to his religious studies classes, gained over years of extensive traveling and studying the religious practices of people in Japan, India, Israel, Spain and Egypt. It is this diversity of religions which Sager hopes to give to his students an answer to their questions about the nature of religion. Every semester Sager includes an indepth focus on obscure religions. Recently, Sager proudly announced the addition of the Wicca Witchcraft religion to his curriculum to be surveyed in his "Ways of Understanding Religions" class. "It is my hope," explains Sager, "that after one of my classes the students have a greater appreciation of other cultures and their religious practices, rather than to dismiss them outright, which is all too common with our society today."
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ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC ON CAMPUS Palomar College Performing Arts Department Fall 1993 Concert Hour: A weekly series of free recitals in the Performance Lab (D-10). 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call744-1150 ext 2317 for schedule and information. Dmirty Kirichenko opens the Falcone series at 2 p.m. Sept.19 in the Performance Lab (D-10). The Russian pianist will include works by Mozart, Beethoven, Shubert and Rachmaninoff. Call 744-1150 ext. 2317 for information.
OFF CAMPUS Twelfth Annual Adams A venue Street Fair: 25 bands ranging from local talent to "Ilational recording artists are scheduled to appear at this free musical event Sept. 17-19. Also included are crafts, food and a carnival. Call the Adams Avenue Business Association at 282-7329 for information and daily hours.
COMPACT DISCS The following compact discs were released Sept. 9: Nirvana: In Utero Pete Townshend: Psychoderelict John Anderson (ex Yes front-man): The Power of Silence Therapy?: Hats Off to the Insane Meat Loaf: Bat Out of Hell II- Back to Hell DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince: Shadow Dreams Squeeze: Some Fantastic Place Dead Can Dance: Into the Labyrinth Big Country: The Buffalo Skinners Scheduled for release on Sept. 21 are: The Cure: Live Show En Vogue: Runaway Love Melissa Etheridge: Yes I Am Harry Connick, Jr: When My Heart Finds Christmas Nick Cave: Live Seeds The Melvins: Houdini (produced by Kurdt Cobain of Nirvana) Curve: Cuckoo
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 information.
OFF CAMPUS Coastal Disturbances: a comedy by Tina Howe set on the north shore of Massachusetts. The play runs at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 19. Call the Patio Playhouse at 746-6669 for information.
CINEMA ON CAMPUS Palomar FaD Cinema Series: The following fllms are screened at 7 p.m. Thursdays in room P-32. Admission is free. Sept. 23-Giengarry Glen Ross (USA), AI Pacino, Jack Lemmon and Alec Baldwin head an ensemble cast in the fllm version of David Marnet's Pulitzer Prize-wiinning play. Sept. 30-Ay, Carmela(Spain), Director Carlos Saura deals with the complex emotions and politics 'surrounding the civil war in Spain in the 1930s.
OFF CAMPUS Ken Cinema: Especially on Sunday (Italy/France/Belgium), Three episodes portraying love provides the basis for this omnibus feature. Sept. 17-23. Call283-5909 for information.
ART ON CAMPUS The Palomar College Art Department is featuring ''fhe Others'' by Li Huai and ''New Works'' by Han Nguyen. The show runs through Oct. 6. Call744-1150, ext. 2304 for information. Send A&E calendar items to The Telescope,ln care of Steve Troop, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Country musician Garth Brooks opposes the resale of used CDs because he said that artists, musicians and songwriters are not paid royalties on multiple sales of the same disc.
Garth Brooks campaigns against retailing used CDs By Roger Fregoso
Campus Beat Editor Country music singer Garth Brooks is continuing his opposition to allowing retail stores to sell used compact discs although his distributor has backed down from the fight. While used CD stores and retail outlets stocked up on "In Pieces," the new country music album by the biggest-selling name in country music, Brooks reassured his stand against the resale practice when his world tour made a fournight stop in Sacramento Aug. 12. "I am totally against it," Brooks said in a pre-concert press conference before he performed one of four sold-outshows atArco Arena. "I think selling used CDs is ripping off the people who work hard to put those together- the writers and the pickers," he said.
Brooks, whose last five albums have sold more than 33 million copies, said he opposes the resale of used CDs because artists, musicians and songwriters are not paid royalties on the second sale. He added that the less new CDs bought, the more musicians and songwriters are left struggling and unable to make a decent living. But it didn't take long forusedCD shops to retaliate against Brooks' position. "Garth Brooks CD barbecues were held in many cities this summer. When Brooks made his announcement public, retail stores and small used CD shops threatened to file lawsuits. Initially, thesinger'salbumdistributor, CEMA, said it would not ship "In Pieces" to stores selling used CDs. However, citing infringement of copyright laws, CEMA reversed its position and
allowed all stores to place their orders on Aug. 12. "I just found out what they did and it makes me mad. I'm confused," said Brooks the day his distributor reversed the decision. ''The used-CD shop that had the largest barbecue just put in their order for the most CDs of the new album." "If people don't understand where I'm coming from, I apologize. But I don't understand why the small shops are out there barbecuing the CDs when they're bitchin' about the high cost," said Brooks. Brooks, who in 1991 and 1992 was named Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year, vowed to lobby against the resale of used CDs. "We'llseewhathappens.Ithink the companies will wise up," Brooks said.
HBO's 'Band' strikes chord By Sarah Frederiksen Staff Writer The publishing world dealt a shocking blow back in 1987 when San Francisco Journalist Randy Shilts's book, "And The Band Played On," rocketed to the bestseller list Today this tender tale of the discovery of the AIDS virus amid government conspiracies and cover-ups is making waves viaHomeBoxOfficeandthesmall screen. Easily billed the "politically correct movie of the year," this $8 million Aaron Spelling production starring Matthew Modine, Lily Tomlin, Alan Aida, and Richard Gere premiered on HBO Sept. 11 and will continue to run throughout the weeks ahead. First impressions of the film leave the viewer with feelings of anger toward the government's handling of the epidemic when it
first broke in the early "80s. More concerned with business and research costs rather than public good, the Department of Disease Control refused to educate the public with details of the illness, labeling it a "homosexual disease." When hemophiliacs and patients receiving blood transfusions fell victim to the disease due to tainted blood, budget limitations prevented proper screening of blood donations, causing hundreds of new
cases. By movie's end statistics turn to reality as smiling faces and carefree lives expire. A sobering look at the people behind the numbers brings tears to sensitive eyes. Watching photos of real victims and their loss offers an intense ending to a profound fllm. Modine portrays a hard-hitting medical researcher working for the department, riding against the tide of his supervisors. His emotional
performance adds reality and down-to-earth ethics of the story showing the difficulties his character faced against the Reagan administration and its policies. These days, AIDS holds a serious concern in society impossible to ignore. With an expected 1 million cases by the year 2000, governments can't afford to overlook theplagueofthe "90s.Neithercan the public. Although any exchange of body fluids puts a person at risk, sexual contact produces the most cases of AIDS. In the days of the past, a sexually active lifestyle offered worries of pregnancy and herpes. Our generation is gambling with their lives. lf a few hours fmd themselves empty in your day, try to fit "And the Band Played On" into your schedule. Not only educational, this film displays an outlook we would rather reject. It's real, folks.
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Telescope. Recognized for his biting social commentary and artistic prowesss, Herzog took both frrst and second place for editorial cartooning at state journalism competitions during the 1991-92 semesters. Herzog's comics have an gritty darkness to them, giving them an instantly recognizable look to them. His technique is a painstaking process of crosshatching and sparse use of solid blacks.
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Staff Writer Don't be surprised if a few channels are missing from your dial when you turn on your TV Oct. 6. Cable isn't what it used to be. The 1992 Cable Act took effect Sept 1, changing the way cable companies will do business. The act forces cable companies to roll their rates back to those in effect Sept 30, 1992, which insiders speculate will cost the (cable) industry at least $1.5 billion this year. While the act is supposed to lower consumers' cable rates, many cable companies, in an attempt to offset losses, are restructuring the way their customers are charged for services, occasionally raising cable rates to the point where they cost the consumer more than they did before the act. According to James W. Crawley, a writer for the Union-Tribune, "Nearly half the customers of the Dimension and Daniels cable systems in North County may get heftier bills in their mailboxes."
The companies have many ways of adding more charges into their services, such as charging more for premium servicessucbasHBOandmovingchannels like WGN, MTV and The Discovery Channel from their standard service into the "premium" channel tier. AnothereffectoftheCableActis the fact that independent local stations have the option of charging cable systems to transmit their signal. Locally, KFMB channelS and KGTV channel 10 have opted to charge all local cable companiesforthe"privilege"tobroadcasttheir programming, which remains free of charge to viewers with a TV antennae instead of a cable hookup. Up to this point, local cable companies have decided against paying the two stations for their signals, so there is a chance that there will be two blacked-out stations come Oct 6. According to a survey done by the Utility Consumers Action Network, local cable customers are angry at the chance of losing two local channels. Lisa Briggs, UCAN' s assistant director,
MAYBERRY MELONPOOL
'Good Son' is no good
If you could think of the most horrifying, suspensefilled idea for a movie, wouldn't your ftrSt choice be to have MacCauley Culkin play a homicidal maniac? That is precisely the premise that 20th Century Fox tried to pass off as their newest thriller, "The Good Son." My utter contempt for this movie begins (but does not end) with its title. The only way "good" can appear in a review of this fllm is by placing the word in its name. l wish I could've been in on the meeting where they named this flick. I would have lobbied for "Homicidal Alone." It rolls off the tongue nicely, don't you think? Next, my attention focuses on the acting (or should I say the lack of acting) in "The Good Son." Is it just me, or does MacCauley Culkin lack any acting ability whatsoever? Is he going to twitch his eyebrows and slap his face until he's 35? Okay, be wasn't bad in "Uncle Buck." I still marvel at bow much money "Home Alone" and its sequel made. Heck, I even hated him in the Sprite commercials. annoying anarchist." Also featured is a But this nightmare in casting isn't limited only to now human Patrick Pigg as a Pat Culkin. A good 90 percent of stars in this fllm deliver Bucbannan-inspired talk-show host. their lines with acting good enough for any of your Herzog's cartoon will live on, atleast lower-grade Mentos commercial. for the time being, as a regular feature in But even this incredibly bad acting can be forgiven. Brain Candy. But don't be too surprised The producers of this movie forgot one key element if Herzog's wit and artistry pops up when making this fJ.lm: credibility. elsewhere in the months and years ahead If you've seen the movie promo, you've seen the scene where good ol' MacCauley holds the other kid one-handed from a 50-plus foot treebouse and asks, "If I let go, do you think you could flyT' Come on! I was blessed with MacCauley' s physique during my formative years (and maintain itto this day), and I know I could never hold up the weight that he did explained that one result of the survey for thatamountoftime. I doubt! could hold MacCauley was that 96 percent of the 2,000 people one-handed for that amount of time, even today. Then who responded said that they would again, the satisfactionof seeing him fall would cause me "cancel their cable service or expect a to drop him long before my strength gave out rate reduction" if they lost their local Now, maybe this one scene could be overlooked, ABC and CBS affiliates. except for the fact that such feats of physical prowess A solution posed by UCAN is to take were shown time and time again. This fllm had the the question of how much, if at all, the makings of "Cliftbanger IT' long before it was a follow stations can charge the cable companies up to "The Bad Seed." This movie only had one redeeming factor. The stunt to an independent arbiter for a decision. However, some of the cable companies work was impressive. For lack of anything better to do, have balked at going that route, prefer- I looked rather closely at the high-altitude, death-defyring to take the bard line and refuse to ing shots of Culkin and the other actors battling for their pay the stations anything for their sig- lives (and believe me, there were a lot of them). Surprisingly, I never saw any scenes where I could nals. While thesechanges will affect con- see any special effects, harnesses, wires or stunt doubles. sumers, the repercussions willbittelevi- I'm always impressed with feats such as these. Too sion programming as well. Many new many times I've seen blatant stunt double substitutions cable channels have gone into business and horrendous wire work (like in "Star Trek V"). I flnd in recent months, including ESPN2, The it bard to believe that multi-million dollar movies can't Sci-Fi Channel, The Cartoon Network even make basic effects look good in this age of liquid and The Learning Channel, all of which metal men and computer-generated dinosaurs. So, basically, if you're in the mood to see some rather mightbaveahardtimefmdingtheirway good stunt work and don't care about writing, acting or into today's shrinking cable lineups. Studentsinterestedinexpressingtheir direction, go see this movie. But if you're in the mood opinioncancontactKGTVat237-1010 for something with a better plot, and basic things like credibility go see "Jason Goes to Hell." and KFMB at 571-8888.
New cable regulation may pull plug on service for customers By John Barasciuk
Steve Troop
10 Friday, September 17, 1993 The Telescope
OPEN FOR---~Education divided over vouchers Students benefit along with schools
Prop 174 will bleed public schools dry
Christopher C. Holmes
Sarah Frederiksen Staff Writer
Open Forum Editor The catch phrase of the '90s is choice. All over America, people are screaming for their right as citizens to choose. Yet parents still are without that right when dealing with the subjec~ of how their children are educated. Proposition 174 will give parents in California that right. Finally, the decision of a child's education will fall in the hands of the parents, not the state. The idea behind 174 is simple. Each student is alloted a voucher worth $2,600, approximately half of what the state spends to put a student through school each year. That voucher goes directly to the school of that child's attendance; be it sectarial, military or pri'<;ate. The other $2,600, that under the stipulations of Proposition 98, would be used for that child's education in the public school system, then reverted back to the state's general fund. In layman's terms, the state just saved itself 2,600 bucks. Opponenet' s argue that the separation of church and state clause prohibits public funds from going to parochial schools. This is not true. The Supreme Court ruled that such a system is legal so long as the party benefited is the student, not the institution. Parochial and other sectarial schools are non-profit organizations that are able to educate their students for less than half of what the public school system spends. Opponents also argue that such private schools are allowed to choose which students enter their institutions on the basis of projected achievement. Professing that if these schools feel a student is unqualified or a troublemaker than they are not forced to educate them. Whoever said education was for every single citizen. If someone is unwilling to cooperate in maintaining a healthy learning environment and refuses to utilize the free education provided for them than they should not be in school. Too many of our youth today are attending school in battle zones. How can we expect these people to receive proper education when the student sitting next to them is toting a knife or a gun. As a matter of fact many feel that the education system in California is already segregated. Those who have money are able to afford to live in the high class school districts. While are urban area youth are forced to attend sub-standard "prisons." With the passage of proposition 174 all children will have the opportunity to receive a better education in a positive environment. Proposition 174 allows all parents (rich or poor, white or minority) the right to choose the manner in which their children are educated, while at the same time alleviating the financial burden public education has placed on our state. The Choice is simple, Yes on 174.
Prop. 174 The School Youcher Initiative Initiative to provide tax-paid vouchers redeemable at public, private or parochial schools. A voucher of S2,600 will be credited to any private institution a California student attends. Opinion on fiscal impact differs between opposing sides of the issue. California Community Colleges may be subject to drastic budget cuts if the initiative is passed, although this assertion is still under debate.
If proposition 174 passes, privately run learning facillities will be funded by taxpayers. On top of excessive tutition fees, $2,600 will be alloted to each school per student. On the other hand, public schools will recieve no increase in funding and eventually loose money provided by the state due to lack of enrollment. Budgets will be cut in the public sector, harming community college students whose funding falls under the K-12 allowance. The quality of public education will decline due to these reduced funds. Eventually, all public schools will become slumming enviroments for those unable to afford a private education. Prop 174 turns education into a business rather than the public service it is. Private schools wil be created by individuals looking to make a quick buck. Budgets of private schools go unchecked and require few audits. This leaves room for extortion and fraud- a gamble California taypayers can't afford. Quantity will replace quality of a child's K-12 education. Lack of concern for the student's well being will result in the hiring of inadequate teachers and a patched curriculum. Subjects chosen by private schools fall under few guidelines by the government. Variety is a necessity in one's education. Bordering on thought control, this lack of exposure by learning institutions is harmful to students wishing to fuse with other pupils . Public schools are the means to bring together those of different ages, creeds, and gender. Many private acadamies limit their enrollment to these qualifications, leaving interpersonal communication between diverse masses strained later in life. Segregation promotes intolerance in a world where such relationships are in enough jeopardy. Young misfits and students with learning disabilities will also fall victim to discrimination by schools refusing their admission lacking the means to take care of such individuals. Public schools are required by law to provide the same quality of education to all students regardless of race, gender, or disabilities. Private schools do not. With the passing of prop. 174 education everywhere will be in danger. Money provided by the state can fall into uncapable hands raping the state of funds as well as discerning children. Curriculums of private schools are just as unregulated as their accounts providing little chance for students to mingle smoothly into public, state, and integrated college campuses. Not only a learning facility, school is a place for social interaction. The gap between public and private school students provides a haven for discimination and intolerance. There is no argument that public schools need change. This proposition simply isn't the right choice. Vote no on prop. 174.
ThE CAMPUS VOICE What do you feel will result from the recent accord signing between the PLO and Israel?
Chip Crowe Psychology "I think only beautiful things will happen.Those people will now be able to live in a less violent harmony."
TuAn Sotelo Radio "Hopefully it will work and it is not an empty promise"
Amy Campo Undecided "I hope this will be an example for othernations to follow."
"I think the idea is good but will fail in the long run."
The Telescope Friday, September 17, 1993 11
LErfERS TO THE EDITOR
The Green
Military is not biased against gays Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Christopher C. Holmes' piece that appeared on Sept. 3 in the Open Forum sect10n. Without even disputing the point whether gays should or should not be allowed to serve, I would like to present another view of some of the assumptions Mr. Holmes made about the military leadership, as well as some other flaws in his emotionally rather than factually based tirade. First of all, President Clinton's pledge was to remove restnctlons from gays entering the military, and not "to revamp the military views on gays and women," as asserted by Holmes Despite any philosophical differences I profess to have with the President, I doubt he is foolish
enough to believe that he or anyone else can legislate attitudes. As Commanderin-Chief, he has the power to implemenr policy , but "revamping views" of such a historically conservative group ofindividuals such as the military is a task that no outsider like Bill Clinton could ever accomplish. Some of the brass may be privately reveling in the defeat of the President's initial promise. But to claim "Military leaders are now capitalizing on their victory by declaring 'open season' on gays," and "the military is making a statement to therr troops and our citizens that nothing has changed," is absolutely ridiculous. Military leaders (at least those I served with during 20 years of active duty), are
painfully aware of their responsibility not to set policy, but to enforce and carry out policy Regardless of their personal feelings in this issue, few would be willing to jeopardize their careers and further advancement by blatantly undermining any policy changes encountered. If a member of the military heirarchy is displeased with policy, resignation or retirement would be the more likely avenue to indicate displeasure. These men are professionals who would not defy their Commander-in -Chiet or other superiors, especially in front of therr subordinates. DougWoelke Business Major
Rebelliousness has its limits By Paul Raineri
Contribuiting writer One of the secrets of being a successful student is knowing what you can and can't get away with in the classroom and still become educated. ' I mean, doesn' t a cup of Tiffany' s frozen yogurt taste 1,000 times better when your eating it in a classroom with a "No eating, smoking or drinking" sign posted? And how about that tasty beverage, isn' t a great feeling having that sucker balanced precariously on a tiny desk as it sweats all over your notes, especially when you know that sign is beaming down on you like a red traffic light in the middle of a deserted highway? Personally, I don't smoke cigarettes, but if 1 thought I could get away with it, I'd light a whole pack up in my mouth at once and blow smoke rings right at that sorry little sign. Yes, these little pleasures that 'e casual rebel students allow ourselves are nice. And being that they're not really bothersome and
don't inhibit the learning process, I'd say it's safe to place them on the ''Do" side of the things to get away with list. But look out for that ugly ''Don't" side of the list. You know, the one that igcludes things like: taking a match to the student
an attentive student is a succesfu I one sitting in front of you and lighting their hair on frre, decking the instructor because he/ she annoyed you whistling "Yankee Doodle" through your nose while gargling your favorite flavor of Snapple just to see if anyone will notice, and of course, the worst of all, carrying on a conversation with your buddy while other students are trying to get their $13 worth of the instructor's lecture.
It's this "Don't" side that will get you in trouble. Oh sure, these things can be wonderfully obnoxious, but the first two can get you thrown in jail and the third one will defmitely diminish your ability to acquire a date. Fortunate! y, however, the occurrence of these three items are rare. Indeed, it's only the fourth one that seems to be a widespread problem on this campus. And while gabbing on and on while the instructor is trying to teach might not get you incarcerated or make you totally unpopular it will end up wasting your valuable time that could otherwise be spent at the beach . r in the mall, know what l mean? Life IS full of "Dos" and "Don'ts." Usually when someone tells me to do "Ornething, I don't. But when it comes to school, I'm here because I decided to be. So if you get a dirty look from me as I'm sucking a tasty beverage through my prohibited straw while you' re making it impossible for me to hear the instructor with your colloquial banter, remember- an attentive student is a succesful one.
lasting peace is too much to ask for After nearly four decades of hostilities, warfare and terrorism transformed to tolerance and hope as the leaders oflsrael and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) signed an agreement Sept. 13, recognizing Palestinian self-rule. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin andPLO Chairman Yasser Arafatsealed the historic pact with a symbolic handshake on the White House lawn. But can it last? Arab-Israeli hostilities over the past 40 years have resulted in four major wars and years of seemingly endless terrorist activity, including the killing of several Israeli ath-
letes during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. Arabic beliefs of a strong Islamic state cannot be surpressed by any diplomatic solution. Israel is still considered to be a wedge
STAFF EDITORIAL in the Arab world, and it would be difficult to expect this situation to come to such a smooth conclusion. We at The Telescope are hopeful that this accord will result in lasting peace in the
region . However, we are skeptical that one diplomatic agreement will change centuries of violence and warfare. Continuing peace in the Middle East would be beneficial to all, but can anyone •expect this violence to end with just one ceremonial handshake? We conclude this is highly improbable. Years of hatred cannot just be wiped away by the signing of a treaty. Even so, Rabin's words "Enough ofblood and tears. Enough!," do signal an attempt to end the violence. Let us hope this will lead the Middle East to lasting tolerance and enduring peace.
THE TELESCOPE Volume 47, Number 2
Friday, September 17,1993
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Column Mireille Samson
You are what you drink Haveyoueverreallysatdownandthought about water? Water is the life blood of this planet. It is found in all living things; cities have historically been built around it; we swim, bathe and drink gallons of the clear stuff daily. I take water for granted. All I've ever had to do is turn on the tap, and, almost miraculously, there it is. I've never really thought about where it comes from, much less if if s safe. Only when our favorite beach is closed due to sewage contamination do we realize that what was once our pristine oceans and lakes are slowly going to sewage. The truth is, much of the water Americans drink is not safe. An outbreak of CryptosporUiium poisoning in Milwakee last spring was linked to their water supply, Lake Michigan. The reason the bacteria was in the water supply was because it wasn' t fl.ltered out of the sewage. There are federal regulations that dictate I the inspection of water treatment plants evry three years or so, but, due to lack of funds, many tates haven' had inspec · ons for 10 years or more. Filtration is the mam source of cleaning the water for many cities, but it is not the ideal one. Ideally, cleaning the water at the source or obtaining and maintaining a pure water source is more effective, costwise and healthwise, since bacteria won't be able to "slip through" the filters if they aren' t there , to begin with. It is clear that we must fight to maintain the integrity of U.S. waterways and the purity of the drinking supply before the instances of bacterial poisoning become commonplace rather than isolated outbreaks somewhere in the Midwest. Concerned persons should write their representatives to support the reauthorization of three laws: • The Clean Water Act will require industries to reduce toxic chemicals; it would require states to reduce polluted runoff from harmful land uses (Representatives should support bill H.R. 2543); and protect wetlands (H.R. 350 and S. 1195). • The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (also know as Superfund) should promote faster.cleanups of hazardous waste and hold polluters, not taxpayers, financially responsible for cleanup. • The Safe Drinking Water Act will improve water systems (H.R. 1701) and strengthen health standards (Senators should opposeS . 767).
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12 Friday, September 17, 1993 The Telescope
SPORTS Good Sports Kristi.an Pope
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Greg Skinner/Photo Editor
One of life's little mysteries: The Comet gridders are ranked No. 1 in the nation and No. 1 in the state among California Community College football programs. But here's the hitch. They're ranked No. 2 in the Southern California rankings behind Saddleback College. Of course, it does help when the majority of voters come from Orange County-right in Saddleback's back yard.
Comet running back Tony Burton (27) stiff-arms a would-be tackler in Palomar's 44-0 win over L.A. Pierce College Saturday. If their national ranking doesn't do it, the Comets put a good bid in for themselves for that No. 1 So. Calif. ranking with their drubbing of L.A. Pierce College Saturday. At the end of four quarters the scoreboard read Comets 44 .... .L.A. Pierce 0.
Football walks the walk By Kristian Pope
Sports Editor The high potent offense that the Comet staff is quickly becoming known for was in fme form for its season opener Saturday as Palomar overmatched L.A. Pierce College 44-0. The diversity of the Comets (1-0) scoring ability was witnessed as five Comets combined for 35 points on fi ve touchdowns. In total, the Palomar system netted over 500 yards on the day . Palomar struck first with a 45 yard bomb to Andreal Climon on the Comets first play from scrimmage. The next play was all Palomar needed as Tom Luginbill flipped a 9-yard touchdown pass to sophomore Joel Leeman for the first points of the game.
That proved to be all the Comets needed as they went on to a 33-0 lead at the half. Luginbill, a pre-season All-American, threw for 371 yards on 31 attempts but was aided by the Comets receiving crew. Sophomore Daryl Hawkins was Luginbill's largest target on the day, catching six passes for 139 yards. Hawkins, out of San Pasqua!, showed his speed with an impressive 79-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. While the offense had just another day at the office, the defense was stacking up Pierce's quarterbacks while stopping the Brahma's run allowing only 26 yards on the ground. Defensiveback Renal Robinson intercepted a pass from Pierce's Rodney Williams taking it 72 yards to the endzone for the final score.
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Comet Mike Fergerson has Brahma quarterback Rodney Williams on the run.
By Christopher C. Holmes
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Seize the day. Words to live by. Palomar softball star Kim Ward is doing just that Ward has unexpectedly been granted two years of Division I eligibility and will test her skills against the nations best next year. Ward first attended Palomar College briefly in 1984anditwas because of this that it was thought she would be ineligible. But the NCAA recognized her hardship status a reinstated two years of eligibility for the 27 year old frrevaller. Ward is ecstatic over the opportunity, "It is very unusual for the NCAA to grant an appeal to the five year rule, especially after that much time has elapsed." said Ward. Ward has not officially named the school she will attend next year but most bets are on Oklahoma State University. The Cowgirls have been among the top four in the nation three out of the last five years. "I'm 95 percent sure I'll sign with
Oklahoma State," said Ward. OSU is the school that petitioned for Ward to regain her eligibility. "You go with the one who got you whewre you're at," added Ward. An added bonus is the fact that Ward has been invited to attend the Olympic trials. If succesful Ward will be one of two OSU pitchers participating in the games. When asked about the possible signing of Ward Cowgirl head coach Sandy Fischer was hesitant to respond. The NCAA rule is that coaches must refrain from commenting on a players recruiting status until after signing. She is hoping that Ward does choose her program." " We are very excited. It is fairly obvious what she would do for any program," said Fischer. Wherever she goes it is certain that Ward will take advantage of every opportunity.
One of the keys this year for the Comets I believe will be their surging defense. Although they had some potential last year the Comets allowed close to 350 yards a game, one of California's worst. But if last Saturday is any indication, the Comets will be even better this year after allowing only 26 yards rushing to Pierce while recording 13 sacks. You should have seen quarterbacks Rodney Williams and Davis Delatoff for Pierce. They were on the run so much they began to look like they were from the movie "Fugitive." Comet Matt George tied a school record on Saturday with his boominge 53-yard field goal in the win. Coach Ron Leverett, who was braving the birds overhead while videotaping the game, was so thrilled with the feat you would have thought he had given birth. According to the coaches George bas an iron foot and could be a star. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Tom Luginbill has shortened his list of colleges down to five. O.K., big deal. But that new list now apparently doesn't include San Diego State, where poppa Luginbill is head coach. Sources say Nevada (Reno) and San Jose State are on top of Luginbill Jr.'s new list
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Mat crew believes they can out-do '92 Christopher C. Holmes Open Forum Editor
v S. 1-0; Mission Cont., Ranked No. 1 in the nation. Last week: 440 win over L.A. Pierce.
CHAFFEY PANTHERS 1.0; Foothills Cont., Last week: 28-25 win over West L.A.
The Match-Up Even though Palomar didn't have their most well-executed football game ever last week against L.A. Pierce, the Comets dominated once again. With the current crew at Palomar any opponent will have trouble with the Comets and this week is no exception versus Chaffey Community College. It's an away affair for the Comets to take place under the lights in Alta Lorna, Calif. If you're looking for something to worry about, Palomar's only loss last year did come on the road. But Chaffey (1-0) has little to threaten the Comets with.
Offense The Chaffey offense is led by sophomre quarterback Robert Church. Church, out of Alta Lorna High, passed for 168 yards on 18 attempts (nine completions) with 3 touchdowns in the panthers 28-25 win Saturday over West L.A. Church has three weapons including recivers John Clanton and Billy Matson. The Comets have to look out for Panther freshman running back ToddLevi who impressed spectators in his 95 yard debut performance last week.
Defense Defensively the Panthers lack depth. Stars on this side of the ball include defensive lineman Aaron Cox, a sophomore at 6'0" 260. Head coach Bill Richardson feels his Panthers have a good linebacking set in Henry Aauragui and Shawn Phass. Richardson describes them as "active" and that they can "get around well." If the Comets are to stay out of trouble QB Tom Luginbill must keep the ball away from panther defensiveback Terrell Davis. D avis had two interceptions last week and is a crafty player.
What to look for with the Comets For Palomar, the defense is geared for another big game at playing cat and mouse with opposing quarterbacks. Comet "D" had Pierce on the run all day long last week, and they probably haven't stopped yet. And what can you say for the Comet offense? They do have to get the ball in the endzone more (really?). Several times last week the Comets coudn't convert from inside the 20 yard-line. The kinks in the Comet armour should be worked out Saturday.
Men's
Heart, soul and guts are those intangible components that separate talented teams from the champions. Wrestling coach Joe Ismay thinks this year's team characterizes championship qualities. "This team works hard and has a lot of determination," said Ismay. "I think we have what it takes to be a top team this year." This is high praise when you consider the Comets have only one returning wrestler from a team that won the state title last year. "This teamhasstrongleadership from its captains and that is very important," said Ismay. · The leadership to which Ismay is referring is that of captains Chris Hafer and Hugo Martinez. Hafer, a sophomore who placed fourth in the 134 pounds last year, is the top returner for the Comets. This year he moves up in weight to the 150-pound class. "Chris is areal tough competitor.
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I think he has the ability to take it all this year," said Ismay. Martinez returns after suffering an injury two years ago. At 118 pounds, he will face some stiff competition early this season. "We face Moorpark and Fresno City early on in the season. Those are two of the top teams in the state who always give us a tough test." said Ismay. Joining Hafer and Martinez as a returning starter is sophomore Mike Nicholson. Nicholson was ranked fourth in the state at one point last year but lost in a wrestle off prior to the state meet. Nicholson will return at the 158pound spot for the Comets. Among the freshmen joining this year's team are Sean Malliet and Rico Morel from Poway. Malliet finished seventh and Morel eighth in the California State
Championships last year. Battling it out at the heavyweight spot will be Matt Hunter, a returning starter, and Mike Gamble. Gamble fmished eighth in the state last year as a senior from Kearny Mesa. "We will definitele be in the top five this year," said Ismay, "but you can't say too much." What can be said is that no matter what happens, the Comets will be well prepared. Between Ismay and assistant Roye Oliver, the Comets have one of the fmest coaching staffs in the state. They bring an intensity to practices that permeates across the mat. " You could not ask for a better guy to coach with," saidlsmayofOliver. Ismay likes the attitude of this year's team and looks forward to the early tests that Moorpark and Fresno City will provide. "Even if we lose, that will only help us learn what we need to do to be ready for the post season," said Ismay. "But this is going to win on guts. They will battle every time they hit the mat"
Comets plan, hope for injury-free season By Adam Landa Staff Writer
Men's
In a physically demanding sport such as soccer, depth can be the key factor between a winning team and a mediocre squad. In the past two seasons (in which Palomar has posted a combined .241 winning percentage), the Comets have lacked quality depth as they were decimated by an incredible amount of injuries. This year, things are looking up fora healthy Comets squad. "Injuries have really hurt us the past two years," said fifthyear coach Ron Riccitelli. "If we don't have injuries, we'll be all right." Four players return from last season's 5-13-1 team, including Poway High defensemen Chris McKibben and MVP Mark
SOCCER Phillips. Shoring up the defense is second-year goal keeper Juan Velasquez. Palomar's other returner is forward Omar Benjoud, who played high school soccer in Morocco and participated in a Mexican winter league in Escondido. Returning after a year's absence is midfielder Kenny Daum, who was injured all last season and did not play. In his freshman season in 1991, Daum was a first-team AllLeague selection. During Palomar's unsuccessful last two seasons, scoring has been a major problem. With luck, that
Sorenson-led Water Polo team gains two wins
Ladies Hoops getting act together for {93
The Comet Water Polo team started the season with two wins and a loss in Sunday's pool play at San Diego Mesa College. Sophomore Bryan Sorrenson led Palomar scoring with 18 points in the 15-12 win over Saddleback and 13-10 win over Fullerton. The Comets (2-1) dropped the third game to Orange Coast, 24-6. Overall, coach J em McAdams was pleased with the way his team has played in these ftrst few meets. "I saw things in (this team) that I didn't see in last year's team until late in the season," he said. The Comets return to the water today and tommorrow against host Mt San Antonio College. "It will be a good proving ground," said McAdams of the upcoming event. "It's important for us to beat the teams at a comparable level to ours."
Coming off a season where they fmished third in the conference, try-outs are going on now for the women's basketball team. Head coach Jon Cnossen has started work outs, while full practice begins Oct. 15. But Cnossen contends he is one or two players short of his ideal roster and continues to recruit. ''We need girls that want to play," he said. "I know they're here on campus." The Comets open up play Nov. 6 at L.A. Trade Technical College.
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The Water Polo team practices this week while coach McAdams looks on.
will change this year. "We've got a lot of offense this year," said Riccitelli. ''We've got people who can put the ball in the net. The players are more used to each other. The connection is getting better and better." Riccitelli believes the key to enjoying a successful season is simple. "The bottom line is talent," he said. "Some schools have more than others. We' re a young team, but we have a very talented team." Palomar's men's soccer team looked impressive in the season's flrst three games despite winning only one of the games. The Comets beat Citrus 5-3 on Sunday and Golden West 2-1 last week, but dropped a close one to Rancho Santiago by a score of 3-2 on a penalty kick late in the game.
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