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Tuesday, November 9, 1993
Volume 47, Number 9
Homecoming Extravaganza
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San Marcos ,CA
Read the true story of a Palomar employee who has AIDS. Also, find out where you can get tested. see pages 8, 9
• This year, the annual Palomar event combines royalty and a winning football team.
NEWS
• See page 3 for the royal story.
• See pages 16 for game details.
• Want to know [ : ) more about the status of your favorite coffee stand? Read the follow-up on Java Daze. see page 5
• Palomar's library has a new director-Dr. George Moses. Read his plans for the future. see page 5 ~
OPINION
• Since AIDS is such a deadly disease, should everyone be required to get tested? Read the Pro/Con on mandatory AIDS testing. see page 10
~ A&E • The Boehm Gallery here at Palomar has much to offer in the way of contemporary art this month. Read the review of the latest exhibit. see page 13
Richard Hubbard/Staff Photographer
Young Homecoming participants assist in Palomar's Homecoming game halftime activities Nov. 5 at San Marcos High School.
Teachers censured for unprofessionalism
~ SPORTS
Physical education department chair says he displayed poor judgment last spring By Mireille Samson
Editor-in-Chief
• Sports on the back page? It's a spotlight on the Homecoming victory, with a spotlight on a Comets' runnerback. see page 16
Disclosures that a part-time physical education teacher taught a class that was part of his wife's teaching contract with the departmentchair' s knowledge was followed by the Faculty Senate's decision to reprimand three colleagues for unprofessional conduct. While the Senate refused to name their peers or the offenses, Tony Lynds, physical department chair, and Teri McFarland, volleyball instructor, told The Telescope at the beginning of the semester that McFarland's
'These are my peers, and I don't like addressing these issues.' Margie Ruzich President of the Faculty Senate husband, Duncan McFarland, had taught her advanced volleyball class last spring. Mario Mendez, associate professor of physical education, said last semester he
observed Duncan McFarland teaching a volleyball course that he later found to be part of Teri McFarland's teaching contract. Mendez said he informed the college administration of the situation, and the matter was kept confidential from then on. Mr. McFarland, who was the men's volleyball coach last spring, is an adjunct faculty member who, according to California's Education Code, can only teach 10 hours a week. With the three-unit course on top of the 10 units of coaching, Mr. McFarland topped off at 16 hours a week. Furthermore, Mrs. McFarland is a fulltimeinstructor whose pay rate is significantly higher than her husband's.
•See MCFARLAND, page 5
Clubs' plan to deplete ICC account delayed ICC members fail to see plans to obtain money from ASG realized By Francis T. Crowley
Staff Writer Four clubs' attempts to deplete the Inter-Club Council's monetary request account, which would allow the council to request more funding from the Associated Student Government, was put on hold.
WOMANOW, the Criminal Justice Club, the Parliamentarian Society and MEChA each requested $125 from the ICC at the Nov. 2 meeting , yet three of the clubs failed to present the proper paperwork, so the requests were postponed. According to Robert Jenkins, who requested the money at the
meeting, the organized effort of the four clubs involved depleting the ICC account for club use so the ICC could request more money from the ASG. ASG bylaws prohibit monetary requests from the ICC untilits funds are depleted. The organized effort of the four clubs involved requesting $125 for each club. The ICC has $505 remaining in the budget for club use, which would leave the council with $5 if the requests are granted. Jenkins said the issue was re-
lated to the politics of the ICC and ASG. "These clubs are not in dire need of the whole $125," he said. 'The problem is that we don't have sufficient funds to go to all the clubs." The ICC has an annual budget of $8,000, of which $775 is available for monetary requests from the 23 campus clubs each semester. "One way to alleviate this problem is to go to the ASG and ask for more funds to go into the ICC account," Jenkins said.
ICC Chair Aaron Klapka later confirmed the intent of Jenkins' strategy, saying, "I had asked the ASG for additional funds in the beginning of the semester, but was turned down." Denny Ngo, ASG president, confirmed that the ICC cannot ask for more money until they have exhausted existing funds. "That is the proper procedure for requesting additional money," he said. "If they need additional
•See ICC, page 7
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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, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in SU-18 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 first 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-18, W ednesdays at noon in SU-18, Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in SU-18 American Sign Language Club, Mondays at 1 p.m. in the Student Union Bible Study, Wednesdays at noon in A-14 Business Club, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in SU-18 Citizens for World Change, Mondays at 1 p.m. in SU-17 The Connection, Fridays at noon in SU-22 College Republicans, Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in SU-22 Criminal Justice Club, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. in ES-21 The Cultural Club, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in SU-15 The Earth Club, Thursdays at noon at the Clocktower EOPS, meeting time TBA 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, Mondays and Fridays at 1 o.m. and Thursdays at 12:30 o.m. in SU-15 Native American Student Alliance, Mondays and Fridays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 12:30 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, Last Wednesday of the month at noon in SU-22 Psychology Club/ Psi Beta, Every Friday at noon in SU-18 Rascals, Mondays at 12:30 p.m. in SU-18 Single Parent's Club, Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in SU-22, Thursdays at 1 p.m. in SU-15 Undefeated Club, Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in DSPS office WOMANOW, Thursdays at 1 p.m. in SU-16
DEADLINES ADMISSIONS Adding a class: through the end of the semester. Only registration in short term, late start, oropen-entry/ open-exit classes is permitted. Instructor signature is required if class is closed. Auditing a class: Instructor signature required on green application for audit form. There is no deadline for original registration under audit status. Dropping a class: this can be done through Nov. 11 with a grade of "W" at discretion of instructor. Instructor's signature required. Students may not drop a course from Nov. 15 through the end of the semester. Spring! Summer Grades: are not automatically mailed. Grades are available with PIC Card at new self-serve computer stations. Spring Graduation: Students may apply for Spring 1994 graduation through March 1. Spring 1994 Registration: The deadline has passed to return intent cards in order to receive registration appointments and class schedules by mail in mid November. Intent cards will be accepted until Dec. 29. Student's must pick up class s.chedules on the main campus, a Palomar Education Center or local libraries. Spring Students: Applications for first-time students for the Spring 1994 semester are currently being accepted in admissions.
SERVICES HOURS Blood Drive: Nov. 10. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Escondido's Palomar Campus, 1951 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido. Fall Tutoring: Mon.- Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Patrons of Palomar Book Sale: Nov 9-11 in the Student Union.
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The spirit of Halloween came to campus Oct. 29 as students participated in a pumpkin carving contest. Students (L-R) Itchung Cheung, Matt Wallace and Amir Karamzdeh carve their works of art.
Tons of donated textbooks go to Somalia schools Members of the Somali Relief and Rehabilitation Association and Palomar students helped begin transporting 20 tons of donated textbooks to that country last week. The elementary and middle school books, which have been in storage for more than a year, are headed to classrooms at Somalia schools. The voyage began when the books were trucked from San Marcos to Carson, where they will then be flown to Somalia, according to project coordinator Michael King, a counselor at Palomar. "This is a very noble and worthy humanitarian assistance," said Saeed Megag Samater, California president of SORRA. He added that he was sure teachers and students of Somalia would appreciate the efforts of volunteers. For information about the project, interested persons Ill1l.y contactKingat744-1150ext. 2195.
-Bjarne Olsen
New daily news bulletin aimed to inform students Palomar's Public Information Office has begun distributing a weekly news bulletin for instructors to read to their students and post in their classrooms. ''Two MinutesofNews for Palomar Students" is designed to be short enough not to take up a lot of class time but informative enough to give students the information they need to fmd success at Palomar, according toDirectorofPublic Information Mike Norton. The bulletins will be distributed to all teachers and will include student deadlines, sports re-
suits, upcoming arts and entertainment events on campus, and other information that might be valuable to students. Groups or organizations who have information for the "Two Minutes" bulletin can contact the Public Information Office in ST15, or call 744-1150 ext. 2150. The deadline for submissions to be included in the following Monday's bulletin is Wednesdays at noon.
-Brian Wallace
Speech team takes second place at tourney The Palomar speech team placed second at the Aztec Jnvitational Tournament Oct. 15-17. The weekend event was hosted by San Diego State University. Competing against 40 other two-year and four-year colleges and universities, the Palomar team won 11 championship awards. Leading the Palomar team was student Nancy Linko, who placed first, fifth, and sixth in three differentcategories. Double trophy winners were John Donovan, Rosa Gastiaburu and Jamie Clemmer. Other winners were Heidi Franz and Carrye Broersma. Team members who contributed to the second place fmish were Eva Fry, Katie Merrifield, Yvette Huskey, Scott Van Camp, Mary Ross, Judy Bogda, Frank Hernandez and Josh Herndon.
-Francis T. Crowley
Library takes food for fines Students with overdue library books at the Palomar College library will have an opportunity to donate a non-perishable food item in lieu of the usual fines that are levied.
Non-perishable items include canned goods, baby food, rice, dried beans and pasta. Packages of disposable diapers will also be accepted through Dec. 21. Donations from patrons with or without overdue materials will be accepted at the circulations desks on the first and second floors of the library. The main library is located on the east side of the San Marcos Palomar Campus, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos. For information call 744-1150 ext. 2621.
-John Conzemius
Applications now being taken for Spring '94 Palomar College is now accepting applications from new students for spring semester classes which start Jan. 24. Spring class schedules containing Palomar's class offerings and applications will be available beginning in mid-November on the San Marcos campus, the seven education centers, and local public libraries. Applications may also be obtained at the admissions counter in the Student Services Center. PAR (Phone and Register) registration will begin Nov. 18. PAR will be available to new students whose applications are received by Dec. 29. Open registration will be held Jan 19-21. Enrollment fees for California residents without bachelor's degrees are $13 per unit. Fees for residents with bachelor's degrees are $50 per unit. These fees are the same amount implemented last semester. For more information about spring registration, call the admissions office at 744-1150 ext. 2160.
-John Conzemius
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NEWS Palomar chooses its Homecoming royalty Jenkins crowned King, Olson crowned Queen at halftime at Homecoming game Nov. 5 By Roger Fregoso
Campus Beat Editor Royalty graced San Marcos High's Excalibur Field Saturday as a new king and queen were crownedduring halftime activities at Palomar's annual homecoming football game. StudentActivistRobertJenkins, 29, was elected king while Renee Olson, 21, was crowned queen at the 15-minute coronation ceremony titled Rising to New Heights. The event was one Olson said she never expected to win. She stood on the field with other court members shaking her head in disbelief as she was proclaimed homecoming queen. "I never even planned on running,"admittedOlsonaftertheceremony. ''The only reason I participated was because my friends convinced me to. So I did because I though it would be fun," said the pre-med major. Students voted for their favorite candidates during elections held last week in the Student Union. Although numbers were not re-
leased by the Associated Student Government, which sponsored homecoming festivities, a member said the final votes were very close in the queen category. Olson said the entire process from campaigning to the coronation activities was "very nerve wracking." "I had a lot of fun," Olson said about participating in homecoming activities. "I put a lot of time and effort into the campaign and it was well worth it." Runners-up to the king and queen were Miguel Smith and Kathy Shea in third place and Lydell Gorski and Esmeralda Magna in second place. First runners-up were David Trevino and Shentha Williams. The homecoming coronation festivities began as the grand marshalls and court members entered the stadium in shiny convertible autos. This was the first time in Palomar College history that the homecoming festivities had a grand marshall. Governing Board President Harold Scofield and local NAACP
chapter President R~ginald Owens were co-grand marshalls. Owens was asked to share duties with Scofield after some students complained about the homecoming committee's decision to ask Scofield to be grand marshall. Scofield was accused of having a "negative track record." Herecently supported Prop. 174 and came under fire last spring for allegedly demonstrating insensitivity for Palomar's poor minority faculty hiring history. ''They are making a statement without knowing me," said Scofield of students who were upset at his grand marshall appointment. "I said some things that didn't come off so well and people got a different opinion of me. But I really care about the college and the students. I just made a few mistakes." And although this year's homecoming sparked controversy, Scofield said: ''Even though all of this has happened, I am honored that I was even considered. It was also an honor to be grand marshall with Mr. Owens."
Last year's Homecoming queen Adrienne Aguierre gives newly crowned Renee Olson a hug of congratulations on the football field at San Marcos High School during halftime Nov. 5.
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Law enforcement careers for women featured a woman deputy sheriff tells members of the Criminal Justice Club how to succeed in their targeted field By Linda Sullivan Contributing Writer
and has been with the department for 12 years. Deputy SheriffWayne Simmons was also Three female members of the Criminal a featured speaker at the Criminal Justice Justice Club learned what it takes to become Club meeting. Joining him was Mark Chana law-enforcement officer from a woman dler, a park ranger with the Department of who is one. Interior's Bureau of Land Management Recently speaking to the audience of Chandler, who is also an intern in the about 15 members about the growing oppor- minority intern program at Palomar, said tunities for women, Deputy Sheriff Julie more women are needed in land manageMacy said it is easier for women to be hired ment positions. for law enforcement careers because the ''More women are needed as park rangagencies have changed the qualifications on ers," he said. "You have an automatic good hiring for women. guy image as a park ranger, and it's a fun "Women don't have the upper body job." strength of a man, so the physical requirePalomar student Teresa Mauskapf, 21, ments have been lowered in this category, who was one of the three women attending but the other qualifications have stayed the the meeting, said she is excited about a same," Macy said. career in law enforcement Despite their lack of physical strength, Mauskapf said, ''My husband is hesitant Macy said women are better communica- about me entering this field, but I want to see tors and listeners and they sometimes are what is available, get a better perspective able to talk their way out of difficult situa- and I don't want to be closed-minded on tions. She also said that working as a law how things work." Mauskapf said she hopes enforcement officer has given her more self- to graduate with a degree in criminal justice. confidence. Chandler and Simmons stressed the imMacy said she went from being a seam- portance of an education for those seeking a stress to a career in the sheriffs department career in law enforcement A college degree
ASG nixes scholarship ASG says the scholarship for a minority violates its constitution By John Conzemius
ing encouragement and resources for people who wouldn't otherwise have it because the nature of the system is segreThe Associated Student Government gated," she said. "This is just another voted to indefinitely postpone a resolution example of the ASG' slack of sensitivity at their Nov. 3 meeting which would have and understanding of issues in regards to sent one minority Palomar student to par- diversity." ticipate in an internship program in WashASG Executive Vice President Grant ington, D.C. Marcus said the resolution is in direct The resolution called for the ASG to violation of Article IX, section 3 of the allocate $2,000 from the emergency re- Associated Students Constitution, which serves to fund a student's 10-week intern- explicitly denies discrimination on the ship with academic seminars at theWash- basis of race. "We would be spending $2,000 to violate our own constitution," Marcus said. Dave Trevino, vice president of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society, also objected to the wording of the internship. "We should look for an internship program which is open to all the studens based on merit," he said. "By making it open only to minorites, we are moving backwards." Robert Jenkins, president of the ~f Afrikan-American Student Alliance, said he believes the ASG should pass the resolution. "It's not discriminatory just because only minorities can apply," he said. "This is going to benefit the entire student body by providing leadership qualities for a student to better work for Palomar College." In othernews, ASG Senator Heather Martonik, who is on the program & Rebeka McDougall Malter publicity committee, announced the WOMANOW president formation of an ASGnewsletterwhich will be distrubuted to Palomar students. ington Center. Martonik, who will serve as editor, Called the ''Minority LeadersFellowhip Program," the internship is open only to said she got the idea for the newsletter at "talentedandmotivatedstudentsofcolor," a leadership conference she recently ata stipulation which troubled some ASG tended. "I asked the other senators the best members. "I don't feel this is what we're looking way to communicate with the students, for ... minorites onlyneedapply," Senator and they unaminously agreed that a newsMike Royce said. ''We need to leave it letter was the best way," she said. Martonik said she hopes to get the available to all students; otherwise we're newsletter out by the end of the month segregating." Rebeka McDougall Malter, president and then to publish it on a bi-monthly ofWOMANOW,disagreedwiththatview. basis. "Programs like this are about provid-
Staff Writer
'This is just another example of the ASG's lack of sensitivity 'and understanding issues in regards to diversity.'
getting promoted, it may be that you have poor writing skills." Kevin Barrett, the Criminal Justice Club's faculty adviser, said some departments will give points toward being accepted into the academy or law enforcement agency if the applicant has taken college courses. Matthew Schlotman, 22, a Palomar student who recently left the Air Force, can identify with the importance of an education as a basic first step toward a career in law enforcement "Criminal justice was something I was always interested in," Schlotman said. "I wanted to be a cop in the Air Force, but I scored too high and they made me an air traffic controller. Besides, no one wanted to be a cop in the military. So now I'm here to learn more and eventually try to be in the FBI or Secret Service." Mark Chandler, park ranger with the 1n closing, Barrett stressed that Department of Interior the goal of the club is mainly an academic one with no fees or dues. tious and being able to write good papers Students are informed about the opportuniand reports is important for career advance- ties and· requirements in law enforcement through speakers and field trips, which give ment. "You will fail quicker in this field not them hands-on experience, Barrett said. The next Criminal Justice Club meeting having writing skills," Simmons explained. "If you are spending your time in donut will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 in LS-21. The shops drinking coffee, and your buddies are topic will be domestic violence.
is required to advance in law enforcement to the rank of special agent in a federal agency such as the FBI, CIA or even the Bureau of Land Management, according to Chandler. "We also have co-op education programs where you can work and go to school at the same time, and some agencies will pay for your education," Chandler said. Simmons, a veteran of the sheriffs department for 22 years, said being conscien-
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President's AdVisory Council The following are highlights from the Nov. 2 meeting: • The Registration Committee advised the council to reject requests for priority registration made by Associated Student Government President Denny Ngo and Athletics Director John Woods. Herman Lee, director of admissions and records, said the committee is reaffrrming the current registration policy. The ASG has recently come under fire for voting to request priority registration for its members. • Faculty Senate vice president Anthony Guerra said the Oct. 30 workshop on hiring minority faculty was attended by over 60 faculty, staff, students, administrators and community members. Each participantreceived an Affrrmative Action Representative Certificate, which allows them to serve on a hiring committee. • In new business, director of human resources and affirmative action officer Jane Enright presented the council with a revised sexual harassment policy. The policy contains specillc examples of harassing behavior and outlines that the policy shall be disseminated through orientation and registration. Enright said the revisions alsq serve as a reminder to maintain an environment free of harassment here at Palomar.
Fires near center Recent fires shut one Palomar education center, come close to other By Judy Erickson Copy Editor Two of Palomar's education centers and some students were affected by the recent fires which
'The flames were a couple of blocks from my house.' John Harasciuk, Palomar student burnednearthePowayandRamona centers. Palomar's Poway center on the Poway High School campus was thedesignatedevacuation spot during the Nov. 2 fire which threatened as many as 100 expensive homes nearby. As it turned out, nobody used the center for evacuation, and classes met as usual, said Education Center Director NonaMcClure. "It didn't stop us from doing business," McClure said, "but it sure felt close. It didn't have any impact on classes, but it slowed people down from getting to class." McClure and Poway center staff assistant Rich Pilcher estimated! 0 percent of the students were absent that night. Pilcher said they probably assumed classes would not be held. Pilcher said the fire was four to five miles from the center. "We could see a lot of the smoke and
some of the flames, but not much," be said. The fire was contained that night, but some 550 of the 800 frrefighters who surrounded the flames stayed all night to prevent flare-ups from expected continued Santa Ana conditions. None of the threatened homes in Bernardo Trails and The Trails developments was lost. Palomar student and Telescope writer John Harasciuk, who lives in Bernardo Trails in Rancho Bernardo, lost a day's work to go borne to hose down his house for four hours. "The flames were a couple of blocks from my house," Harasciuk said, "but I watched the Laguna frre and saw the frre jump over blocks of houses. I was especially nervous since I have a wood shingle roof." The frre licked upl,500 acres of rainy year brush, fueled by Santa Ana winds of up to 40 mph. Dry creek beds and green trees at two nurseries helped frrefighters halt the advance of the flames. But the frre claimed some trees at both the Pepper Tree Nursery and Pinery Tree Farm. Five days before the Poway frre, Palomar's Ramona center closed asSantaAna-wbippedflamesfrom the Guejuito area frre came dangerously close the evening of Oct. 28. Center Education aide Barbara Llamas said the campus was the evacuation center for animals but had to be -closed to students at 6 p.m. when smoke and ash got very heavy as the frre came within three miles. At sundown, the wind died down and firefighters were able to surround it with a frre line. The frre took almost another week to contain.
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speak at the Governing Board meeting Nov. 19. By Christopher C. Holmes Open Forum Editor In a last ditch effort to keep his tiny espresso stand in business; Java Daze owner Wyatt Loo has decided to take his fight to the highest court. Loo will address a meeting of the Palomar College Governing Board in hopes of re-opening contract talks; which so far have resulted in Loo' s eviction at the end of the semester. [Loo failed to meet the minimum bid requirement(28 percent of total receipts) set forth by the school.] "I am going to present my case to the board." said Loo, "The bid they are asking for is outrageous. Other schools only charge half of what they (Palomar administrators) want." According to Loo, Palomar's demand of 28 percent of all receipts is far more exorbitant than the lease demands of other campuses. "I checked around and these other schools (including
Saddleback College and UCSD) laughed when I told them(what Palomar charges)," Loo said. Bryant Guy, contracts and special projects manager, claims that the issue is closed. "I have spoken with everybody concerned. The bottom line is that Wyatt knew the district was going to charge 28 percent," said Guy, "He is welcome to speak to the board but this bid is closed and overwith." He said that if Loo is succesful in swaying Governing Board sentiment then the issue can be reopened, but that is highly unlikely. Guy added that when he spoke with campus officials be was told that Palomar would be putting in their own stand to fill the space. Loo will bring with him a petition of some 700 signatures in support of Java Daze. The petition, started by PalomarstudentandJava Daze employee David Mathis, includes the names of faulty members as well as students. "It would be great to see a show of support(at the meeting) from students and faculty," said Loo.
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Palomar lives through Day of Dead Latin American studies hosts celebration to educate students on annual cultural event.
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Copy Editor The living met the dead on campus for "Dfa de Los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) Nov.2. "The name Day of the Dead sounds very
'Spiritually, you have this connection with your loved ones. It's a beautiful day to remember.' John Valdez associate prfessor mournful or morbid in our culture," John Valdez, multi-cultural studies and bilingual education associate professor,· explained, "but it's really a joyous day." Valdez, who hosted the day-long event in the student lounge with Dr. Luz Garzon, director for multicultural studies and associate professor of foreign languages and multicultural studies, said the Latin American event serves to commemorate the dead. "Spiritually, you have this connection with your loved ones," Valdez said. "It's a beautiful day to remember. It's a celebration of memories of loved ones." Valdez read a short story about death by student Consuelo Maria Alcala as part of the celebration, which has its roots in pre-
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Mozes leads Palomar library Dr. George Mazes provides leadership for library's future extensive renovation ing everything from one floor to another while that floor is being renovated. Mozes said that phase one of the project will start in January and that the entire project will be completed by January 1995. The project is being funded by a grant obtained by The Patrons of Palomar. Mozes said that the second project will involve automation of the library. New equipment will be purchased that will enable students and staff to access information from other school and community libraries in California as well as other libraries all over the country and the world. "We don'tjust want to make this information available to our patrons," Mozes said. "We want to also show them how it can be used to do exactly what they want it to do." Mozes said be feels that by completing these two major projects, it will draw more patrons into the library and create more educated students and staff. Mozes said no funding bas been
By Barbra Dijak Campus Beat Editor Dr. GeorgeMozes, Palomar's new director of the library, media center and Learning Resources Center,_said there are two major projects that have been approved since he took
'I was very impressed by the dedication of the people I've met.' Dr. George Mozes this new position last week. One major longterm project will involve total renovation of the library to replace the beating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Mozes said that over the next two years, there will be a floor-by-floor renovation, which will involve mov-
obtained so far for this project so it will be dependent on outside sources for funding. According to Mozes , " the strengths of the library lie in the certified workers as well as bourlv full-time workers . There is a gre~t abundance of expertise here. I was very impressed by the dedication of the people I've met and people I will be working with." The weaknesses, he said, lie in the lack of automation in the library. "Once we are automated," be' said, "we will serve as a model for other libraries." Mozes, 54, obtained his doctorate in instructional technology at Northem Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill. He spent the last 25 years in Chicago, but was born in Romania. Be speaks fluent Romanian, Hungarian, Russian and Polish. He was director of Library and Learning Resources and Continuing Medical Education at Michel Reese Hospital in Chicago where be worked for 20 years . Mozes, a resident of Vista, said the atmosphere in California is much nicer than in Chicago. "People are much friendlier here," he said.
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McFarland said Lynds, her department chair, re-interpreted the education code by allowing Mr. McFarland to teach over 10 hours. "He figured we would team-teach it." she said. "Nobody thought anything of it." Lynds said be overlooked the scheduling problem. "I assumed he'd be substituting for her," Lynds said. "It's my fault. I take responsibility for it." Margie Ruzich, president of the Faculty Senate, refused to confirm the identities of the three faculty members or their actions. Lynds recently told The Telescope that be bad never been in contact with the Faculty Senate and be bas not received a letter as of press time. Ruzich said the Senate recommended she write three letters of censure to the unnamed faculty members indicating displeasure with their conduct. "These are my peers, and I don't like having to address these issues," she said. "It's very naive to think situations such as the ones I have been confronted with will never happen." Ruzich said poor judgment does occur, however. "Faculty members are viewed as invulnerable," she said. "We are just as vulnerable and prone to error as anyone else." Ruzich emphasized that while faculty members are often highly criticized because they are in the public spotlight, their ethical conduct must also serve as a role model. "It becomes difficult when we as faculty have high expectations of students, and we do not mirror those expectations in our own behavior," she said. Ruzich said that the Faculty Senate is taking the lead on initiating a campus-wide ethics policy that will encompass all aspects of the college, including the faculty, administration, Governing Board, classified staff and students. "It can't work unless we perceive it as a community issue," Ruzich said.
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8 Tuesday November 9, 1993 The Telescope
Class centers on social skills training
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This is not another 'AIDS 101.' County health official brings AIDs facts to campus By Christopher Holmes Opinion Editor Ten years ago AIDS was a mysterious and deadly disease that seemed to be on the brink of exploding into epidemic proportions. Today, nolongercloakedin a sea of ignorance, AIDS is the most scrutinized malady of our generation. Despite the considerable social conscious that bas developed, it is surprising to note that high school and college-age individuals comprise one of the fastest growing categories of new HIV cases in the United States. In order to combat this situation, the San Diego Department ofHealth Services is taking the fight directly to the battlefield, namely schools. For the past few months, Christine Cunnings, a San Diego public health educator, has been implementing the department's new approach to AIDS education. Traveling across the county to area community colleges, Cunnings spreads the word on the new "personal policy" theme. "College students generally have the knowledge (of AIDS), but on the whole they are not changing their behavior," Cunnings said. "We're getting away from just teaching students what AIDS is and trying to teach them how to deal with situations where they might contract the disease." The new program, called "HIVI AIDS Prevention Skills Training," is a sharp contrast from the normal medical fact sheet that most AIDS classes elicit. Cunnings' goal is to teach students active skills they can use to help themselves comfortably handle situations that may put them at risk of being exposed to the virus. "The ideal (personal policy) would be abstinence and then one sexual partner for life," Cunnings said, "but we also teach other options." Those options include: delaying the situation (until sure of partner's health), negotiating for use of condom, or abstaining from sexual â&#x20AC;˘behavior. "This new approach is relevant to student's lives," says Cunnings. ''We're involved now intowhattype of personal policy people will want to have about sex and AIDS." This is not to say that Cunnings excludes all the important medical facts from her teachings. "We stress to students the organs and fluids that_they should be
careful of. Blood, semen, vaginal fluid and breast milk are high risk fluids people need to think about,"says Cunnings. But she adds, "This is no longer AIDS 101." Helping persons develop and execute a personal policy is the main objective of the one-hour, on-campus seminars. Students learn, through both passive and active means, ways in which to deal with potential partners in a non-confrontational manner. According to Cunnings, most individuals are unable to deal with the problem effectively and usually capitulate to their partners' demands, thus endangering both their life and
'We negotiate on where to go to dinner and what movie to see , why not sex.' Christine Cunnings San Diego pulic health educator that of their partner. "We try to teach people assertiveness in negotiating in sexual situations. We negotiate on where you go to dinner and what movie to see, why not on sex," Cunnings said. Part of class time is dedicated to allowing students a chance to practice implementing their policy in role-playing scenarios which stress assertiveness. "One person plays the assertive role, one the aggresive role and another acts as a neutral observer," Cunnings said. Cunnings says she cannot stress enough the link between drugs and AIDS. "Not only is there the direct risk (of infected needles), but also this type of activity inhibits decision-maleing skills which may put you at risk of involving yourself in risky behavior," she said. Cunnings urges her students .to adopt a plan that is similar to that of a designated driver. "There should be someone there that doesn't drink and will tell you 'It's time to go, why don'tyou get that person's number and call them when you're sober,"' Cunnings said. She adds that no matter how well you know someone, you should not put yourself at risk. "People might think they know someone. But, unless you've been tested, you don't have a clue." said Cunnings.
AIDS WALK. '93 "All walks of life walk for life" is the theme of the North County AIDS Walk '93. The 5K walk fund-raiser for local AIDS service organizations begins at 11:30 a.m., Sunday Nov.14, at Holiday Park in Carlsbad. Registration time is 9 a.m. Free and confidential HIVI AIDS testing will be available. Entertainment includes clowns and games for children and music by Ruby and the Red Hots. There will also be a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Pledge sheets for walkers and sponsors are available on campus at Health Services and the EOPS office. For information, call 945-2945.
Palomar employee shares kno AIDS vvith students and contn By Judy Erickson Copy Editor
Rivera explained what caused that time gap when he bad no symptoms. (He still has not suffered night sweats or been unable to recover from colds and flus.) "You need to have a catalyst infection or opportunistic disease to break down or open up the HIV virus," he said, "so it fully mani-
Palomar employee Ernie Rivera remembers the shock of learning that be has AIDS. Although he'd worked with AIDS patients for nine years and had been a homosexual much longer, the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Ernie Rivera remembers one special AIDS pasecretary said he didn't think to take tient, who, before she died, said something he 'II the HIV test himself. never forget. "I thought, why should!?" Rivera, 35, said. "I'm in a monogamous relationship. I don't mess around or do drugs. What's the point?" After all, in 1983, he bad tested negative twice. Earlier that year be tested positive, but be put more stock in the two negative readings. Now, be said, it has become well 3-year old AIDS patient known that those early tests were unreliable.
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News he didn't want to hear That's when the ax fell. Doctors told rera be was HIV-positive and had fullwn AIDS all at once. "I was really numb," be remembers. The IVS, he said, bit his 10-year lover Richard bat 'est. In retrospect, Rivera said anyone who is ually active or uses drugs should gettested the HIV virus. titer be recovered, Rivera went back to doctor and found out be bad an intestinal lSite that causes wasting because of conIt diarrhea and vomiting. Now his symps il"-iude mouth and tongue sores, weak>and unwanted weight loss. lie said the weakness bas forced him to s much more work than be would prefer. 'It drives me crazy being home with nothto do," be said, "because I've always been al active person." [he tragic year ~v C: .:t' s numbness over his own diagnofollowed years of mourning for many en friends. He lost 13 friends to the dis! in 1985 alone. In all, be knows 40 friends ~have died. There may be more, because era bas lost contact with some friends ~m be still wonders about. fhose early victims, Rivera said, were ' rez'\y heavily into drugs, drinking,sex not eating right. "They were not taking ·of themselves," be said. "As far as nutri, they didn't take care of themselves, h gave them a shorter life."
E:arly AIDS awareness 'During that time," Rivera said, "the gay tmunity was trying to do their best with
Ernie Rivera, (right) with his lover Richard Waite (left) pose at a friend's house nine years ago during the Christmas season. They had been together one year. were highly advised at that time as a preven- tacted 34 people. tative.Thosewhodieddidn'tbelieveinusing "I give them friendship and a face for them." hope," be said. "I try to give them as much as But Rivera went on to explain that con- I can and let them know there's a friend out doms are not 100 percent reliable. "If a there who cares for them and I'm just one of condom is going to break, it's going to break," hundreds of friends out there to open their he said. He added that their failure rate was hearts and arms to accept them." increasedbackwhenoil-basedlubricantswere He remembers one special AIDS patient used. he helped, who in tum deeply impacted him. She was only 3, and he had supported the Rivera said government-sponsored research in those days was very limited, but it family before her mother died of AIDS. Beincreased once the disease starting infl.ltrat- fore the child died, she said something Rivera ing the straight community and became more will never forget. "Everybody should love everybody else," publicized -especially after Rock Hudson's death. she said, "and I don't know why nobody loves me." Contributions to society He told her, "Of course other people love Since knowledge about AIDS bas prolifyou. It's just that they're so ignorant." erated, Rivera bas a wealth of facts to share Attitude counts with others. As a member of the Community AIDS That little girl, Rivera said, helped give Partnership, Rivera goes out to youth groups, him an essential weapon with which to fight classes and businesses to educate people about AIDS- a positive attitude. He said he could AIDS. He also helps organize the annual see the difference in attitude between those AIDS Walk to raise funds for North County who have died from it and those who are still AIDS service organizations. fighting. One of Rivera's contributions to AIDS He doesn't even look at AIDS as tile end victims is instituting a home food delivery of his life. "It was considered more of a deatll service to North County. sentence than it is now," he said. "From what One of the distribution centers for the San I see, it's now more of a life change." Diego-based Mama's Kitchen is Palomar's Rivera describes his philosophy of going Escondido Center. through what be is grappling with: "You've been through so much. Now you start tunnelCampus AIDS work At Palomar, Rivera has volunteered to "be ing your life and telling people who you are. a sounding board" for anyone who has AIDS. And hopefully, through your experience, tlley In the six months since be told Health Ser- can learn sometlling."
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FOR "Good Morning, now roll up your · sleeve" By Kristian Pope
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Open Forum Editor he threat of AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome) bangs over our society like an ominous spectre. Without any known cure, nor one in sight, it is imperative that all persons are tested in order to ebb the spread of this terrible enemy. AIDS is the most agonizing and deadly disease known to man. It slowly robs the body of its natural defenses, leaving the victim open and exposed to a deadly host of microscopic predators. Science is still stumbling in the dark as to the complexity of the disease. Argumentation and debate continue to rage in the scientific community over various topics ranging from the treatment of AIDS to the origin of the virus. Opponents argue that testing is a personal decision that should not be forced by the government. But with studies showing that lOpercent of all HIV cases never develop into full blown AIDS we have no choice but to attempt to identify these people in the hope that they do not unwittingly pass the virus on to others. AZT, the drug that was hailed as the first step in the eradication of the virus, is now falling under intense criticism from the medical community. Some studies have shown that not only does AZT fail to extend the life expectancy of asymptomatic patients, but it also carries harmful side effects. With no cure available nor one in sight, it is of the greatest consequence that we identify those persons with the disease in order to slow its spread.
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t's 6 a.m. Time to roll out of bed. You have to be at work in 40 minutes and the days are beginning to blur together. But before you step one foot further, a nurse jabs you with a needle. You're being tested for AIDS, whether you like it or not. The notion to have mandatory testing for the AIDS virus is ethically and morally wrong. Not to mention completely unrealistic. To be tested for a foreign body of any type, let alone AIDS, against your will, is in fact an invasion of privacy. Supporters of this idea think out of baste. Look at it realistically. How often will you test people? Every year? Every six months? The disease is most commonly transmitted through sex. So, for mandatory AIDS testing to be a viable tool in stopping the progress the disease bas made, you'd have to be tested after every sexual experience, wouldn't you? Well, bow do you monitor that? And furthermore, who cares and what business is it of mine to know that the partner you rustled the feathers with last night has the disease? Proponents of mandatory AIDS testing say that we must put a program in place now because we really don't know how the virus is spread. That's precisely why the idea is not feasible. If you don't even know bow it is spread, testing for it makes no sense. Financially, the idea is a crock. The dol-
•--••••••••••••••••••••••lllliiiiiiiiiil Those hostile to the idea of mandatory testing argue that it is a violation of our "Right to Privacy." Yet, in all actuality, no right exists. Interpreters of the Constitution have claimed that it is simply" implied." Even with this implied right, mandatory medical testing already exists in portions of society. Members of the military and some health care workers are tested everyday for AIDS. Many companies in the private sector test prospective employees for the presence of controlled substances in their systems without any legal repercussions. Previous attempts at stemming the flow of AIDS, through education and safe sex propaganda, have sorely failed. It is time to step up the fight and once and for all control this disease that 1s ravaging humanity.
Should the public know? Is it the right of the government to force mandatory public AIDS testing? Proponents argue that it is ,due to the horrible nature of the disease. Opponenets say it violates our civil rights. What do you think?
laramount to follow through with this would stick taxpayers as sharply as the needles t11ey want to use to test with. Would you, the taxpayer, support a proposal like this? Would I? The issue is not wbetller AIDS is deadly. Agreed, itis an unfortunatedebilitiating and often degrading disease that bas afflicted many, both young and old. It knows no age, sex, color or creed. The issue is wbetller or not someone should subject themselves to reveal they have this illness. No other patients with lifethreatening diseases are forced to do such. The disease bas progressed too much to be justa gay and lesbian issue. Many straight people are afflicted. Singling out every individual with the virus is tantamount to creating a 90's version of a leper colony. As a citizen of the United States, I would not tolerate that.
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Should the government institute mandatory AIDS testing?
Steve James
Jessica Cantrell
Beth Post
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Comet Center
Jim Steadman
Pharmacy "I think it is an invasion of privacy. I do not think people want to know if they have it or not."
"No, I don't want the government to get involved."
"I do not think there should be mandatory AIDS testing. It is unconstitutional."
"Unknowing individuals who may be at risk should know if they are at risk by another person."
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The Telescope Tuesday, November 9, 1993 11
The Green Column Mireille Samson
Television may cause cancer
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this winter, be warned- you may be getting cancer. While hotly debated by scientists, environmentalists, utilities and government agencies for more than 20 years, the issue of electro-magnetic fields (EMFs) causing cancer, especially in children, is still a live wire. EMFs, which are measured in milliGausses, or mGs, occur when electric charges are in motion. They are emitted from electrical power lines, televisions, computers and household appliances ranging from toasters to electric blankets. In an incident in Fresno in 1990, one teacher noticed that nine out of 50 teachers who worked on the side of the school nearest to a high-voltage power line contracted cancer. The number since then has increased to 13. A Swedish study of 500,000 people measured the amount of electricity and EMFs that flowed to each residence. The study directly linked 39 cases of childhood leukemia to EMF exposure of 3 mG or more, concluding that the closer people lived to power lines, the more likely they were to develop leukemia. As a result of this study, Sweden's National Board for Industrial and Technical Development may limit annual average exposure of power lines to under 2 mGs, requiring a 200-meter buffer on either side of new 400-kilovolt power lines. While many studies ascertain a possible link of exposure to EMFs to cancer, conflicting studies showing no such connection prevent scientists from taking a more conclusive stance. Another obstacle scientists confront in proving the health risks of EMFs is determining the biological mechanism that translate EMF exposure into cancer. Until that time Take precautions now, before it's too late. • Be conscious of the proximity of power lines to your home and work. Consult with your local utility company to asess the amount of EMFs which are being emitted. • Limit exposure to EMFs. Keep children at least 3 feet from the television set, which will contain the magnetic flux density between 0.1 and1.5 mGs. • Demand government-imposed regulations of power lines and all other electrical appliances.
·Letters to the Editor Disabled Student Services Dear Editor, A few weeks past, this newspaper printed a statement from one of the many disabled students on this campus. I, for one, take exception to the inference that this student speaks for all disabled students, and that the Disabled Student Programs and Services Department does not do enough for the disabled stud ts tt di th. · tit ti e~ ala en r:lf ~~ ~sThu ~ 1 . ted c e pnn so am sa e . e did not represent my thoughts or feelings. I have been a student on this campus for 2 112 semesters and have been amazed at the attention the D .S .P .S. affords its members and students. The staff and volunteers are . . . ' tf anythmg, overly helpful. The only thing they do not do is come to your residence and dress you for school. However, if you requested this, I am sure that they would fmda way todothisalso.Notonlyarethey courteous and helpful, they seem to anticipatemanyfutureneedsofstudents.Iwould not have continued in school had it not been for their help and concern Einar Thorsen
as an educational tool, the clothesline is a powerful catalyst for healing for people who have been victimized by violence in our culture. The violence is perpetuated by a debilitating core of silence, shame and self-blame forcibly imposed by the perpetrator onto the victim of the violent behavior. The clothesline is an opportunity for those women, men and children who have been victimized to progress in the healing process by ackowledging (and thus forcing others to acknowledge) victimization hil . · · hood' · w ~ proc1~ng survtvor · . It_ts ?n~ thi_ng to_s~ak o~ the dynamtcs of vtctlmlzauon; 1t 1s qmte another_ to ~uggest that ~e concept ~e.~~ p~omoun?, lS one of bemg tr~pped m ~tctimhood. The Clotheslme ProJect (and WOMANOW f tha tte ) bo t . or t rna . r are ~ u self empowe~ent, aboutbemg surv_tv?rs, ~bo~t edu~aung us all t~.an end of_ vt~um.: tzaUon. It,!s not to say_ wear. ~tc.~s, ~ut to say We_ are s~tvors of ·~~umtza uon and we wtll take tt no more.
marshal? If you're really unhappy with Mr. Scofield, then demand his resignation. But do not cry racial insensitivity and then fall into a mode of complacency when you get your own way. Harry Arnold Accounting
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Dear Editor,
The Palomar College Associated Student Government is fraught with discord, in-fighting, ethically questionable behavior, repression of free expression and autonomy and a lack of strong leadership. For example, on Oct 28, the ASG passed a resolution to spend $900 to send two student representatives to a conference which focuses primarily on administration of student services. Sounds like fun. Not many people on this campus would tum down a free trip to the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco. Somehow this does not appear to be equitable, fair, or in the best interests of the students. Not in these times of fee hikes and budget cuts. Rebeka McDougall Malter Also consider this, of the 15 positions President WOMANOW available on the government, only two members are minority. This is not a reflection of the entire Palomar College Community. There is no built-in mandate for assurance of diversity. Dear Editor, It took a revolution to get the attention The article that appeared in the Telescope regarding the "deal" that was struck of the administration; what is it going to on Homecoming marshal mis-represented take to get the atention ofthe student govthe facts. The first paragraph boldly states ernment? Another revolution! A recall that the deal was in response to a small election? We have no desire to personally attack number of students, mostly from the any individual on the student governAfrikan- American Student Allliance, who wanted a token representative from the ment All we want is true accountability, black community to serve as grand mar- equitable treatment for all students across shal, and they got their way. When will it the board, and an enhanced cultural sensiend? At what point will the administratin tivity by all members of the body. This letter carries the endorsement stop complying with the whims and wishes of a small number of minorities that don't of the follwing campus organizations: even represent the will of the majority of AGS, AASA, Am Sign Language, Crimithe students at Palomar? Incidentally, what nalJustice,GALA,MEChA,NASA,PAC, does Harold Scofield's position on Prop. Parli-Pro, Phi Beta Lambda, Pre-Physical 174 have to do with him serving as grand Therapy, WOMANOW and STANDUP.
'Deal' is a sellout
WOMANOW Dear Editor, I am writing in reaction to the article "Women's group raises abuse awareness" featured in the Oct. 22 issue of the Telescope. I want to thank Frank Crowley for publicizing our group's first event this fall and especially for giving us the front page; we appreciate the attention! As the president and founder of WOMANOW and the spokeswoman quoted in the article, however, I must make some very important corrections. The last paragraph of the article quotes me as saying in reference to the clothesline, "It's a powerful use for the victims, for them to say, "I'm a victim." My words were unfortunately taken out of context and thus misinterpreted. As well as acting
Teachers' actions were unethical On the surface, the unofficial sub-contracting of classes involving instructors Teri and Duncan McFarland(see page 1) seems trivial at best. Yet, when closely scrutinized the situation suddenly becomes very disturbing. Not only did all parties involved circumvent the proper academic channels but, in all actuality, the school itself( which means California taxpayers) was cheated out of funds that are so desperately needed in these days of economic strain. We the Telescope staff feel that the actions of the McFarland's and Tony Lynds, PhysicalEducation Department Chair, were clearly unethical. The McFarland's were fully aware, that as a full-time teacher, Teri McFarland is payed at a higher rate than D~c~ McFarland, her husband. Yet they
still proceeded to disregard school policy. Mr. Lynds failed to carry out his dpties as Department Chair and should also be held responsible for his role in allowing the incidenttooccur.Lynds admittedtohavingfull knowledge of the situation but failed to act
Staff Editorial in the responsible manner expected of a person in his position. We feel Mrs. McFarland displayed a total lack of respect for both Palomar College and the student body when she declared,." It was the only way to get around a stupid rule."
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The job of a teacher is to not only instruct students, but to also serve as a role model. Frivilously casting aside academic statutes to meet ones own personal needs is by no means condonable behavior. We the Telescope staff also take offense to those individuals who, through intimidation tactics, have attempted to censor the report of the McFarland incident by this student- run paper. It is the responsibility of the Telescope, as well as all campus periodicals, to investigate and report all information that is relevant to the lives of students. The improper actions of teachers, that involves students, is a serious matter. We will continue to strive to produce an infonnative and substantive paper regardles of the threats of outside forces.
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12 Tuesday, November ·9, 1993 The Telescope
ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT Boehm exhibit shows modern art
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Campus gallery features modem art sculptures, paintings and photos By Mireille Samson
Editor-in-Chief Contemporary art has always gotten a bad rap. But the collection of contemporary art works at Palomar's own art gallery appeases all art lovers, even those who ridiculemodem art as being work anybody can do or that is incomprehensible. The Boehm Gallery exhibition, which lasts through Nov. 17, features works from the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego. It is made up of 25 pieces by San Diego artists and ranges in age from the '60s to the present. The collection is complete- it has everything from photographs to oil paintings to sculptures. . Because contemporary art is open to subjectivity, an open mind is a key element to appreciation Viewers of contemporary art must
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open their minds and interact with the piece; otherwise, it will be meaningless and puzzling. I don't claim to be a" art expert, but I know what I like. The pieces I chose to review were ones I got some feelings from. ''Burning Trees," Ernest Silva, 1983 This piece may be an appropriate commentary on the brush fires that have occurred recently. The oil on wood painting consists of an effective three-dimensional scene of orange burning logs in a forest of red trees. The upward brush strokes on the logs seem to draw the flames higher and higher into the sky, while the trees wallow in a pool of churning blue-red water. The blue clouds in t!te background resemble fleeing wolves escaping the orange-yellow flames. What I like most about this work, though, is the wide blue border framing the piece. The soothing quality of the blue used in the frame reassuringly protects the viewer from feeling the heat of the red-hot fires inside.
Nature and man clash in Janet Cooling's "Of the Terrible Doubt of Appearances."
"Juno Lucia, From the 'Aqueous Myths Series," Suda House, 1984 This photograph is one of the most captivating pieces in the collection. It is a photo with a diver wearing a gaudy red face mask swimming in aqua water to reach a glorious
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PERFORMING ARTS Nov. 19-21 -The Adventures of Treasure Island. Directed by Jim Cooper, this special Children's Theatre production will be performed at the Howard ..-...-~·
''Hood," Margaret Honda, 1987 Whoever wears this hood cannot be comfortable - the supposed headgear is composed of barbed wire and enamel, and it looks like it ought to hurt. Something that is almost more interesting than the actual piece itself is the shadow it creates in the corner of the two walls where it hangs about three feet off the ground. The shadow is a heart-shaped spidery cage that lurks like a sinister afterthought behind the hood. The hood itself is not as creepy; fencing one's head in it would certainly create a barrier for any more positive thoughts, though. "Of the Terrible Doubt of Appearances," Janet Cooling, 1993 This oil painting on canvas is a
"The Kitchen," Patricia Patterson, 1985 By far the largest piece in the exhibit, "The Kitchen" is a comment on the sterility of life. The life-sized model of a table, chairs and frreplace is devoid of warmth and life. The blue table and black chairs rest on a checked floor, the grid a sign of repetitive lifelessness. An attempt to add life, the green alarm clock, picture frames and striped socks on the mantelpiece only serve to accentuate the cold atmosphere. Even the fireplace cannot give warmth because it contains only a black screen. In contrast, the artist hung on the opposite wall a painting of another kitchen, but one full of warmth and life. It shows an old couple having some hot tea The man's arm is slung companionably around the woman's neck, their faces are close together as if they were sharing a special joke. The picture contains an inherent warmth; the muted hues ofblue and yellow add life, while a bright orange outlines everything. The viewer yearns to be in the kitchen with the loving couple, anywhere but in this cold, empty room that is all that a kitchen strives not to be.
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CINEMA ON CAMPUS Palomar Fall Cinema Series: Films are screened Thursdays at 7 p.m. in room P-32. Admission is free.
Nov. 9- ''The Killing of Sister George"(USA). An aging TV actress discovers that she is being written out of her show, turns to the bottle and battles with her ;
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powerful, gripping piece. At first glance, the senses are warmed by the vividness of the colors- emerald green, fiery orange, deep purple. Cone-shaped trees, palms, cacti and a body of pale blue water compose a silent tranquillity. A magnificent leopard in the center of the picture stares coolly at the viewer, provoking a slight smile. With a deeper gaze, the eyes travel downward to the foreground where a stark contrast to the vitality of nature emulates: two dead gray cars sinking into the earth, equally lifeless tires strewn on the ground, all overshadowed by orange smokestacks and storage tanks. The sky is a smoky pinkish yellow (perhaps polluted by the smokestacks). A feeling of discomfort grows. When you closely inspect the leopard's coat, you notice the lines are not a spotted pattern; instead, it is a cityscape of tall buildings and smokestacks- the final intrusion of manmade objects on the only animal in the picture. The leopard's powerful gaze now becomes one of pathetic hopelessness, the viewers eyes want to rip away in anguish from the ominous message.
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glowing green pearl in the foreground. The pearl is enmeshed in tangled seaweed containing cutout pictures of cattails, dragonflies and birds. The riveting thing about this piece is the almost-magical green glow of the water coming from the glittering specks in the water. Throughout the piece, 1,000 tiny yellow lights give it a lit-fromwithin aura.
Brubeck Theatre Nov. 19 _20 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 20 _ wayward lover in this shocking version of the Broad21at 2 p.m. Call 744-0136 or 744-l150 ext. 2453 for way play. Call the Ken Cinemaat283-5909 for more more information. information.
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.
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Big Mountain takes new name as a trust Quino, leader of the band, talks about his love of Marley and Reggae music By TuAn Sotelo
Contributing Writer Unlike other white performers that at- · tempt to enter and conquer a traditional type of music, Big Mountain's frontrnan, Quino, brings depth, soul and spirit to the music love of his life, Reggae. Speaking to him, one gets wrapped up in the warmth of his voice and the sincerity of his words. Quino is a man with a message and utilizes music as an intense tool of communication. The name Big Mountain comes from an Indian reservation in Arizona. While searching for a new name for the band that was once known as Shiloh, the band had passed over its present name a couple of times. They were hesitant to take the name for fear of the responsibility it would entail.
'It's a sacred name. You've got to try to prove yourself with the best example intended.' Quino, Big Mountain's lead singer "It's such a sacred name," said Quino. "You've got to try to prove yourself with the best example intended. So it's a little tricky, especially with the Native Americans." During this conversation with Quino, I was able to sense the kinship that he feels for the Native Americans, the anger that he shares. "The Native Americans are very suspicious people because they've been burned so many times. They have to be suspicious of those who come to be their friends because all through history these generals would come along and claim to be their friends, getting them to sign treaties. The Native Americans would trust the United States government to respect these treaties," he bitterly added. "Of course, we know what happened to those treaties." Originally from San Diego, Big Mountain bas risen up the charts with their album
"WakeUp!" soldoutanumberofshows and were recently given the biggest honor of all, a chance to play at this year's Reggae Sunsplash. Thrilled as they are by their present success, they are not quick to forget their past struggles. "It's been difficult," said Quino. "The last few years have been grueling: living life and having to deal with such a meager existence. There's nothing worse than knowing how good a musician you are, how good is the music you have, but be treated like shit everywhere you go. It's been a rough road." Rough as it was, Big Mountain did not give up on their dream or their music. Among the band's driving forces is their manager, Bruce Caplin. "Bruce is a godsend, the quarterback of this project," said Quino of his friend and role model. "The man knows everything about the (music) industry. He's non-stop. The guy is amazing." If I were to close my eyes and just let Quino's thoughts wash over me, I would think I was with a man of the deep expressions of a true Rastafari. Quino is of Mexican and Irish-Scot descent, so I couldn't help but be curious as to how he got involved in Reggae and Rastafari. As if it had always been a natural way of life, he answered, "My aunt (from my father's side) dated a Rastafarian, so that influenced me. What it really took, though, was one Bob Marley album, 'Kaya.' " QuinosaidhebelievesBobMarleypaved the way for Reggae musicians, making Reggae music something to be recognized and respected. · "IknowBobismybrother,"statedQuino. "Who knows if I'll ever vibe in his spirit. There will never be another Bob Marley. The brother did so much for the people. My job is easy compared to his. I just jumped on the band wagon to keep the ball rolling. He started the revolution, the movement." When Quino talks about Reggae, his face and voice ignite like a man discussing his life's passion. Explaining the love behind the music, he seemed lost in his own emotions. "Every gig we do is like a gathering of family. The mood is strong. It is the love that makes a difference." Th·e music on this album is beautiful and the love that it represents is obvious. However, after my second listening of "Wake Up!" I was more aware of the words and I was able to sense the band's discontentment
with the government soft beds and we all love our warm houses. 'The government is all a game. The capi- That's not bad.'' talists want us to feel insecure so that we will While disappointed, Quino is not pessifill the empty bole in our chest with things mistic. rather than what is needed. What is needed "I recognize the fact that things are better isconfidenceandintegrity. TheUnitedStates here than a lot of other places," be said. "I bas lost its competitiveness because we have give thanks that I grew up here. I love my become a bunch of robots. There (seems) to land and I love my people. I'm not gonna be nobody with drive, respect, integrity and give up on my people." dignity. It's like we have all become a bunch Quino turns to Jab for the healing, not of lazy slobs." Not blaming the people, only for the world, but for his own personal Quino added, "The government and the life. whole process are instilling insecurities in ''When it all comes down to it, Jab keeps people so that they will have to abide by the us strong," he gratefully added. "Jab has rules, therefore, feel the need to uplift the blessed us in so many ways. We have a lot to system. Everybody knows the system is a be grateful for." joke but everybody's scared. They're not Be prepared to share in the light of Jab at about to bump the system because, hey man, the next family gathering when Big Mounwe all love our colored TVs, we all love our tain comes to your town.
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Basketball team's clock strikes midnight madness By Christopher C. Holmes Open Forum Editor
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When Comet basketball Head coach RichardJ ohnson gazes down the bench this year, there will be a number of new faces anxiously leering back at him. Gone are the Comets top six players from last years' team; a team that was considered one of the most talented in Palomar history. There are some who would say that it is a turn for the better. "For the talent we had, last year was a big disappointment." said Johnson, "I let one player's attitude effect the whole team. Things will be different this year." According to Johnson, the _intensity and effort of this year's squad is a great improvement over last year. "I told them I will not let what happened last year happen this year." said Johnson, "I am really impressed with their work ethic." While this might be anew look Comet team, it is anything but inexperienced. Johnson's line-up features one returning starter and three, second year transfers including former SanDieguito standout Matt de Ia Pena. "Matt is a great shooter and he plays hard. We are lucky to have him this year." said Johnson. Johnson says that de Ia Pena, a transfer from Southern California, plans on commiting to the UniversityofPacificassoonas the NCAA signing period opens. "Matt is a division one caliber
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player. He really brings a lot to this team both in leadership and play." said Johnson. The big question mark hanging over Johnson's head is the status of former All-State guard Dana Pope. Pope, who sat out last year for personal reasons, is in the midst of
1993 Home Schedule NOVEMBER 12 Golden West, 8 p.m.
DECEMBER 7 Compton, 7 p.m. 17 Irvine Valley, 7 p.m. 28 Surf and Slam Tournament, TBA
JANUARY *5 Grossmont, 7 p.m. *15 Southwestern, 7 p.m. *26 Imperial Valley, 7:30 Partial schedule. All home games are at the Dome. * Conference games
making up classes in order to reach academic eligibility. Coach Johnson hopes to have Pope in the lineup by Thanksgiving. "Dana is an excellent player. He can score, defend and rebound extremely well." said Johnson.
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There are many who feel that Pope, 1992 Pacific Coast Conference Player of the Year and third team All-State, is the best player ever to lace it up under the Dome. "He is probably the top player in the conference right now, maybe in the state." said former Comet star and now assistant coach Nick Gebler. Returning to the team from last year's starting line-up is small forward Andy Schantz. Schantz (6foot-5) started 13 games for the Comets last year averaging 6.8 points a game. " Andy brings good leadership skills." said Johnson. Even without the addition of Pope, Johnson feels this will be a strong Comet lineup. "We have a very deep team this year. We can go two or three deep at every position this y5!ar." said Johnson. "Butwewon'tknowanything until the season starts." One worry for Johnson is the lack of a dominating center. The transfer of Darren Little (to Cal State Fullerton) has left the Comets without a proven rebounder. "We don't have a big man this year and that is going to hurt us." said Gebler. Tocopewiththelackofaproven post player, Johnson has changed his offensive scheme to fit a more up-tempo style."We are going to look to play the passing game this year and run the break as m uch as possible. We won't be able to keep up if we stay in the half court game." said Johnson.
Up and down year Inconsistent team drops / game to Southwestern Christopher C. Holmes Open Forum Editor Coach Teri McFarland looked like she had just stepped off a theme park rollercoaster following the Comets' 3 games to lloss to visiting Southwestern College on Wednesday November 3 at the Dome. "This team is so inconsistent," said McFarland with a smile on her face but a look of bewilderment in her eyes, "You can't win a match with that type of effort." With the loss Palomar dropped its season record to 5-8. The Comets are 3-5 in conference play. Palomar opened the match flat and ~==:':=~~::::::::::;;::::::;:':':::::::':::':';:::':':':':::::::'::::;;:':=~::;::::;::::::::;;;;;;;;;;m:: dropped the first two games 15-9 and 15-8. The biggest disappointment, though, for the Comets early on was the play of freshman Beverly Muller. Muller, the Comets leading hitter, was totally ineffective tallying zero kills. In the third game Palomar's offense, along with Muller, suddenly caught fire. McFarland's readjustment on offense, inserting the Muller sisters at the setter spot, seemed to jump start a previously sluggish Comet group. Beverly Muller finished the game with 14 kills and 3 aces while Tricia added 10 kills. Palomar grabbed the third game 15-10 and rushed to an early 82 lead in the fourth. The Comets seemed to be on the verge of blowing the Apaches out of the water. But it was not to be as Southwestern regained the momentum and edged the Comets 15-13. "It's all up to the Muller sisters. In the first two games they couldn't fmd the court," said McFarland" but when they play well we play well."
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FOOTBALL largest target of the day leading Palomar receivers with 10 catches for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Swayne felt his quarterback had one of his sharpest performances to date. "Everything was in sync," said Swayne. "Usually Tommy' s on, but everything worked today. "When he's on," said Swayne, ''nobody can beat us ." Conversely, Luginbill had high praise for his receiving corps. "Kevin did a great job of running by the defender," said Luginbill of the 59-yard touchdown bomb to Swayne in the second quarter that put the Comets up 21-0. "They just ran aroundeverybody,"hesaid. "It'satributetoour team's athleticism." Joel Leeman, who has had a quietly successful season, caught three passes for 35 yards. More importantly, two of .those passes ended up with Leeman in the end zone for two Comet touchdowns. Andreal Climon added a score as well on way to catching 6 passes for 124 yards. While offensively things were clicking, Comet coach Tom Craft was concerned about the defense. Mainly in terms of stopping Mesa
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quarterback Tony Banks. Craft had a risky game plan but it worked. "Our concept was to play a lot of help," he said. That concept basically meant to play two safeties deep for the Comets, stacking up the line of scrimmage. While the Comets would be vulnerable to the run, Mesa's ground attack was really not a threat. Mesa had its troubles both on the ground and in the air as the Cometshadoneoftheirbetterdays defensively allowing only 208 total yards to the Olympians. But the story of the day was Luginbill, who has become one of Palomar's best passers ever. ''I'd say he's in the top three or four," said Craft. It was a special day for him as his father, AI, San Diego State football head coach, found a rare opportunity from his busy schedule to see his son play. "I was so excited before the game," said Tom. "Theseguyshave their parents and family here for every game, but this is a once-ayear-thing for me. "He's just my father and I wanted him to see me do well today," he said. "Fortunately, I did."
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fense Burton is all they need. "I like being back there by myself," he said. "All eyes are on you. There's some pressure butit's pressure that I like. It's a real rush to run the ball." Through eight games Burton is second in rushing in the Mission conference with 950 yards. His 15 touchdowns is also second in scoring behind Mt. San Antonio's Leonard Green. In all-purpose yards Burton is second with 167.1 yards per game. His kick-off return yards of 227 lead the conference. His longest return was 70 yards. Ifyou'veeverseen Burton run you know his particular style is hard to define. Tony himself has a hard time describing his stride that often looks Tony Burton like he' s in slow moComet Running back tion. "People tell me I look kind of funny," like they did during his much more said a laughing Burton of his natural running style. "I look slow but successful junior year. When Tony first arrived at Palo- that might be because I run low to mar he had to prove himself- the ground. I take long strides." more than you would expect. Burton does in fact appear to be "People tell you things you don't slow, but he covers a lot of ground. want to hear," he said of some And quickly at that. Burton intends to graduate this folks inside the game, that for some reason, didn't want to see him suc- year, getting his degree, and move ceed. "I just tried and fortunately on to a major four year college. What's major you say? Try Michithings have gone well." Tony's never doubted himself gan, Ohio State or Illinois major. Big 10 major. and his goal of reaching a major As a matter of fact, as a joke, four year college to play football is still in the cards. And those cards linebackers coach Dave Bass calls look better every time the Comets him "Big 10." Could be more of a premonition than a joke. give him the ball. "I've received calls from While Burton enjoys running the ball, hedoesn'tpay attention to schools like Oregon, Nevada, the numbers thing. Leave that to UNL V, Utah St. and Illinois," said Burton who admits, he's gotten the fans. Hoarding the stat books has loads of letters as well. But he insists, if he were to decided now, never been on Burton's agenda. "I'm not a numbers guy," said that the Big 10 is the conference Burton who just concentrates on for him. Playing in front of mongetting his team yards instead get- strous crowds at Michigan or Ohio ting yards for himself. "It's just not State is just the excitement Burton is looking for. "Ilike the teams and me to take the credit." In the Comets' one-back of- the hype," he said.
rushing at Palomar. "I didn't have any idea it would be like this," said Burton of his success at Palomar. Tony has always been a gifted runner, from Pop Warner and on. Having been injured in his senior year at Fallbrook high, Tony only played around five games that year. He started out as the county's leading rusher, but was sat down. He never had an outstanding senior year and because of that four year schools never showed interest
"People tell you things you don't want to hear. I just tried and fortunately things have gone well"
Soccer beats City, now in 1st place The Comet men' s soccer team pulled themselves into a tie for first place in the Pacific Coast Conference November 5 with a 2-1 victory over the team they're tied with, San Diego City College (6-2-1). Jeff Fox keyed the team with his two goals. The Comets (5-2-1) have four conference games remaining before the regional playoffs November 27.
Two losses sink water polo season The Comet water polo team ended their season last weekend with two losses in the Orange Empire Conference tournament at Saddleback College. The Comets lost to Grossman t in the first game 25-11 as Brad Casper led Palomar scoring with seven goals. They then dropped the next game to Cypress in a close 14-12 game. Byron Sorenson led the scoring with six goals and Casper had three goals. The Comets thus end the '93 campaign 10-24-1, four wins better than in 1992.
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WE WON: Comet women's soccer team got their first win of the year, a 2-1 win, against Irvine Valley November 2.
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Ingredients in Comet fun, folly op ten things that make any Palomar football game fun to watch during this 1993 season: 10) The excitement that recordsetting quarterback Tom Luginbill exudes is second to none. Make an effort to watch Tommy after a big touchdown play. He's always the first to congratulate his teammates. He's an MVP on any team and has the confidence and respect of his teammates-a major plus. 9) The Comet fan faithful. 0 .K., not many fans show up at San Marcos High to watch Comet home games. But the ones that do are super fans. During away games the same faces can be seen behind Palomar's bench even if the game is 200 miles away. A great group. 8) It's been well documented before but it bares repeating. Tight end Joel Leeman has incredible hands and an even better knack of turning an impossible catch into a routine reception/touchdown. One of the Comets unsung heroes of the year. 7) The offensive line does an incredible job at protecting their quarterback and making sure to make the right blocks for Burton and the receivers to have a good day. 6) In the press box the voice of TonyLyndscanbeheardcoaching the team and giving the field coaches special insight to how the game is unfolding. He has on more than one occasion given the Comet offense what they need to make their big plays. 5) Don't show up at a Palomar game late. The first quarter of almost any Comet game is the quarter to watch. They come out of the gates faster than Secretariat. By the time the first fifteen minutes are up, more than likely, Palomar is already winning by 21 points. 4)RunningbackTonyBurton's running ability. It would appear thatBurtondoesn'tha:velegquickness but he covers a lot of ground. When Tony bursts out into the open field it's often a footrace against opposing defensive backs with Mr. Burton prevailing. 3) The defensive backs. It's a four man crew of Craig Person, Martin Arispe, Greg Frazier and Roderick Prayer. They protect the pass well and few are faster than they. They make the defense as much fun to watch as the offense. 2) Palomar's patented screen pass is perhaps the most exciting play in the Comets' playbook. Receivers Kevin Swayne and Andreal Climon are often on the end of those passes. Both have the ·innate ability to turn a short gain into a game winning play. 1) The scoreboard. What else?
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I GOT IT: Comet Joel Leeman makes a touchdown catch in Palomar's 38-6 homecoming win Saturday over Mesa.
Comets send Mesa home Luginbill sets state, national records in 38-6 homecoming victory
By Kristian Pope
Sports Editor SAN MARCOS-The tune coming from San Marcos High school during top-ranked Palomar's homecoming game againstSanDiegoMesalastSaturday, sounded much like a broken record. Behind quarterback Tom Luginbill's five touchdown passes, the Comets racked up 504 all-purpose yards on their way to a 38-6 victory to open Mission conference Southern division play. But for Luginbill, it was an-
other record broken. Actually, make that records. Plural. Completing 31-of-40 passing (including his first 16 straight) for 459 yards, the sophomore from Torrey Pines
game regular season career. Luginbill, now having thrown for 5,954 total yards as a Comet, also became the state's all-time yardage leader surpassing Foothill' sJohn Charles wh()_previously set the record in 1989-90 with 5,925 total yards. With the win, Palomar, ranked No. 1 in the nation by the JC Grid-Wire and USA Today, improved to 8-0 on the season. They also extended the nation's longest winning str~ at
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ever. He became community college's all-timecompletions leader breaking the previous record of 406 set by Marin's Darren Del Andrae in 1987-88. Luginbill is now 427-for-649 during his 18
16 games. For Mesa, the loss dropped them to 1-7. Ask Luginbill his opinion, and from a personal standpoint, the completions record is much more satisfying. "I think that is the record I' 11 be most proud of," said Luginbill. ''With receivers like we've got you're going to get the yardage. But the completions record shows that you're throwing the ball accurately." Kevin Swayne, a sophomore out of Banning, was Luginbill's
•See FOOTBALL, page 15
Running Man Burton is rusher in Comets' passing world By Kristian Pope
Sports Editor Growing up in Fallbrook, Tony Burton always admired professional football player Lawrence Taylor. "I don't know why," said Burton. "I just liked his attitude." Unlike Burton, the man known as L.T. plays on defense. He's a linebacker-maybe the best linebacker to ever play the game. Strangely enough, Burton, the Comets' star runningback, doesn't want anything to do with defenses--except for running through them. Burton laughs when people ask him if he'd like to play defense instead of offense where he plays. "No, save that for the big guys.'' Burton, at5-foot-11, 187 pounds is maybe the best running back the Comets have ever seen.
Not only is he a running back, he's the running back in a Comet offense geared around throwing and catching the ball. While being known for the pass, Burton knows that teams p1aying the Comets must figure a running game into their defense strategy as well. "They have to take that into consideration," said Tony. "If we want to run, we can run. Teams definitely have to think about that." Even still, Burton, through his running talents and opportunity, became a 1,000 yard rusher in 1992. And even with receivers who get the.ball30 times a game and with a quarterback who throws the ball for miles, Burton is on pace again this year to break 1,000 yards Greg Skinner/SI<if/ Photographer
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THE MAN: Burton nears 1,000 yards.