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Volume 47, Number 16

Senate Candidate Upset After Bid For Seat is Shot Down •Student Kelly Lupro Denied Seat on ASG· Sara Rettus Staff Writer

Chaos erupted during the March 9 Associated Student Government meeting when one of three students seeking a senatorial position was not elected to the student government.

"I am embarrassed beyond belief at what happened during today's meeting," said ASG Ex-

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ecutive Vice President Grant Marcos referring to the outburst after one of the candidates was not elected.

Palomar students Kelly Lupro, James Patrick and Christian Butler had to petition the ASG to fill three of the six open seats on the board. Lupro was not elected.

"I would like someone to explain why I was voted down," Lupro said. She said she believed

it was personal as opposed to political. "I fill the qualifications.

More so than these guys," she said referring to Patrick and Butler.

Shari Walters, co-chair and cofounderofWOMANOW, who was attending the meeting said, "As far as I am concerned it was prejudice against a single mother."

Early in the meeting when the panel had a chance to ask the candidates questions, Lupro had

brought her son to the meeting and SISTERS, also spoke out on ASG Vice President of Social Lupro' s failure to be elected as an Events Sharon Hubbard asked ASG Senator. "I feel this was a Lupro if she intended to bring her personal attack against Kelly," said Crawford. "I am scared as amichild to all meetings.

"My family comes first with me nority to come and run [for ofand I will take him where he needs fice)."

"I am appalled," said ASG to be," Lupro said.

Rebbeca Malter, co-chair and Senator Sue Martin in response to co-founder of WOMANOW, Lupro's denial to a seat on ASG. agreed with Walters. ''The only "All I have to say is shame on you possible reason [they] didn't elect · when you have six open seats to Kelly is because she brought her fill. You all (ASG members) are son here today."

See ASG, page 3 Julia Crawford, President of

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•Students Angry over Nightclub DJ Daniel Kwan News Editor

The Top 40 tunes of a local nightclub's disc jockey competed with the sounds of protesting students yesterday in the Student Union.

About 20 students from the Comet Center for Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Friday Nigh~ Unlimited, WOMANOW (Woman's Organized Movement Toward Autonomy Now) and SISTERS (Sisters Informing Sisters Together Exploring Resource Services) protested Nightown's presence, say~ ing it violates the campus's policy of not promoting drug and alcohol use on campus.

They chanted, "Hey, ASG, how about promoting health and wellness," and posted large signs in the Student Union reading "Palomar College supports dangerous promises." They also discussed their views with onlookers while the club's disc jockey, Ty Alexander, continued to spin Top 40 tunes.

The disc jockey was scheduled to come last week, and the protestorshad planned to take action then, but the promoter canceled because of illness.

Alexander said Nightown, located in San Marcos, is providing free music on campus as a means of advertising the nightclub, not drinking.

"I'm not coming on campus to promote alcohol," Alexander said.

"I'm promoting music and daneSee PROTEST, page~

Bill Arquette/Staff Photographer'

Campus Patrol officer Jay Cleveland directs visitors at the new Mission Avenue entrance to the college. The traffic signal at the intersection will begin working next month, and the transit center is scheduled for completion in October of this year.

Government OK's Use of Race-Based Aid College Press Service

WASHINGTON - Colleges and universities may use racebased scholarships to remedy past discrimination or diversify their student bodies, Education Secretary Dick Riley said in announcing amajorreversalofpolicyproposed by the previous Republican administration.

"We want the doors to postsecondary education to remain open for minority students,'' Riley said. ''This policy helps to achieve

that goal in a manner that is consistent with the law. We have taken into account therecentGAO (General Accounting Office) report, as well as extensive public comments and developed a policy that will help ensure all students access to higher education.''

Unlike other minority scholarships, for which any minority student is eligible, race-specific scholarhips provide financial aid for a targeted minority group only.

University administrators and the National Association for the

Advancement of Colored People say race-based scholarships are important to promote diversity on campuses.

David Warren, president of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, said he was pleased that the department had reversed ''the short-sighted policy of the Bush administration.

That policy was not only legally flawed, it sent the wrong message to thousands of America's minority students and their families."

However, conservative groups

insist that race-based scholarships violate federal civil rights law and discriminate against white students by reducing the amount ofaid available to them.

In making his decision Feb. 17, Riley said his review concluded that colleges can use fmancial aid to remedy past discrimination and promote campus diversity without violating federal anti-discrimination laws.

The final policy guide issued by See SCHOLARSHIP, page 4

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"Budget cuts have affected not only our fees, but the valued services we may have taken for granted."

-Luis Molina, Chabot CoUege

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Afternoon shadows from the wooden lattice checker the outdoor eating located area behind Palomar's cafeteria.

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Palomar College will offer a one-week class in Mexico this spring break.

"Natural History of the Sea of Cortez" has been scheduled from Friday, March 25 through Saturday, April2. Participants will explore the wildlife, geology, and ecology of the Sea of Cortez in the Gulf of California.

"Incredible land forms, geology, whales, seals, fish, lizards, birds and cacti await our discovery," said Al Trujillo, associate professor of earth sciences and one of the faculty members leading the trip.

The bulk of the class will consist of islandbopping around the Sea of Cortez and investigating the uninhabited Midriff Islands. Students will earn two units of credit for the experience-----<>ne unit of geology and one unit of biology or zoology.

Each participant should expect to pay about $650 for boat travel and meals. Crupool, motel, and registration fees are additional. A deposit of $200 should be made as soon as possible to reserve a space in the class, advised Lester Knapp, co-leader of the course.

According to Trujillo, interested students must enroll in Geology 195, Section 6255, and any of a variety of one-unit field studies classes.

Further information about the course may be obtained by calling Trujillo at Ext 2734, or Knapp at Ext. 2528.

fro_m_t_he_Co_l_leg_e_P_r_e_ss_S_e_rm_·_ce_ NATIONAL NEWS and William Paul, 20, of Knox- home.

Two Students Are lando, ville, Tenn., met while camping in the Authorities said the siblings met the national park. Cole was freed early last men at the campground Feb. 18. All four from a state prison because of over- went hiking to take photographs of Student Video Contest Attacked Camping June crowding. He has been convicted on six gators. the way, the assailants began SALT SPRINGS, Two drifters felony charges stemming from burglary beating Edwards. The sister fled, but the Giving Away $8,500 have been charged with murder, kidnap- and thefts in the past seven years. Paul two men caught her, handcuffed her and alli-

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pingandrapeinaFeb.18attackonan 18year-old Florida State University student and his sister as they camped in a secluded area of the Ocala National Forest.

John Edwards, 18, an honors student in chemical engineering at FSU, was beaten to death and his 21-year-old sister, a student at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, was raped twice and left tied between two trees, police said.

The woman, who was not identified because of the sexual attack, ran for help Feb. 19 after she wriggled free of the ropes. Her brother apparently had died of his injuries at some time during the night.

Police said Loran Cole, 27, of Or-

had no criminal record, although his parents told reporters than he drained their bank account of $3,000 before he left

took here back to a tent where she was assaulted. The assailants then fled in Edwards' car.

Students Pay to Keep Library Open PLEASONTON, Calif. - Chabot College's student government bas donated $12,754 to keep the library open·an additional10bourseveryweek. Thebours of operation were cut as part of 1993 budget reductions. · Luis Molina, president of the Associated Students of Chabot College, announced the donation at a meeting of the Cbabot-Las Positas Community College

District Board of Trustees.

The donation will allow the library to pay staff to keep the facility and computer labs open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, instead of closing at 7:30 p.m., and to resume Saturday service. · "Budget cuts have affected not only our fees, but the valued services we may have taken for granted," Molina said.

The Cbristopbers, a New York-based international media organization, is sponsoring a video contest for college students.

Entries must be five minutes or less, on VHS or 3/4-incb tape, and capture the contest's theme: one person can make a difference.

First place will be awarded $3,000, while second and third receive $2,000 and $1,000. Five awards of $500 each will be given out to honorable mentions.

In addition to cash prizes, winning entries will be featured on The Cbristopbers' weekly syndicated television series "Christopher Closeup."

To qualify, students must be currently enrolled in college with their school record in good standing.

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Currently, community colleges are hooked up to analog systems-- traditional telephone lines which do not have the capacity to handle advanced interactive data transmissions.

Under the project, four ISDN lines will be attached to the main telephone center of each campus.

One of the lines will be used to link the institutions to the Internet computer system network.

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"This is a business, rwt a place for children. Could you imagine if Dr.Boggs broughi his child to a board meeting?"

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difficult to work with."

Allegations that Hubbard had called members and lobbied to keep Lubro off the body were asserted by students rallying for Lubro.

Hubbard denies these allegations. "I didn't make any phone calls," Hubbard said. "However, I did talk to some of the members to keep Lupro off the body."

Hubbard said there were many reasons she did not want Lupro on the panel. "She had a ticket to help with the fair we (ASG) are putting on and then she never showed up," she said. "People had to cover for her."

Hubbard added "We (ASG) let her go to a shared governance meeting as a student representative, and she never showed up. I think her past record speaks for itself. The reason we have six open seats is because people keep quitting, and we need someone who will stick with it."

Lupro denied the charges and said the facts are distorted. "Sharon Hubbard is being vague because she has nothing specific to substantiate the charges," said Lupro.

Hubbard also criticized Lupro

for bringing her child to the meeting. "This is a business, not a place for children. Could you imagine if Dr.Boggs brought his child to a board meeting?"

Lubro asked what the qualifications for the vote were. "Can they (ASG) just vote yes or no on a whim?" asked Lupro.

ASG President Denny Ngo said yes. The voting was done by secret

ballot ASG Treasurer Amy Curtis asked if there could be a re-vote.

Ngo said that there could not be at this meeting, but that he would put it on the agenda for the next meeting.

Patrick and Butler will remain on the body.

In his opening speech to the ASG, Patrick said that he had just gotten out of the Navy, and had spent two terms there. He noted he was in the Persian Gulf War, and has done counseling for gang members. An African American, Patrick said he would like to see more minorities attend college, and wants to "target black and Hispanic communities."

Patrick is working for his associate of arts degree, intends to get his bachelor's degree.

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ing. When people come to my establishment, they have a choice to drink or to not drink."

Protestors, however, contend the current schopl policy "to provide, maintain, encourage, and support a drug and alcohol-free campus," has been violated by allowing Nigh town on campus since the club does sell alcohol.

Opposition also stems from Nightown' s distribution of flyers and business cards on campus.

The Student Activities office had approved the flyers since they do not mention alcohol, but student activists say the promotional materials send a wrong message to the 26 percent of the campus population who are under 21.

"You don't need to have the word 'alcohol' to have your message clearly perceived," said Kelly Lupro, co-chairperson of Friday Nights Unlimited, a Comet Center group that organizes events providing alternatives to drug and alcohol-related activities.

Nightown had distributed two setsofbusiness cards: one set reads, "$1 drinks," and a recent printing

which states, "Everythingjust$1."

Alexander said he made up the new set of cards to conform with the school's no drug policy.

"Let's forget about the past," Alexander said. "We're trying to work with you. To punish us for something that we did in the past .

ASG Senator Michael Burns, however, disagreed with the protestors about allowing establishments such as Nightown on campus, saying they have a right to advertise here.

"In my mind, this violates not only our constitution, but it also violates the First Amendment of the United States Constitu"In my mind, (banning Nightown tion," he said.

Also, during the meeting, from campus) violates rwt only Robert Jenkins, co-chairperson our constitution, but it also of Friday Nights Unlimited, violates the First Amendment of threw a stack of Nigh town prothe United States Constitution." motional cards into the air.

"I wanted to make a statement and show them how many -ASG Senalor ftlichael Burns cards are circulating on campus," said Jenkins: Jenkins said the protest was .. is pretty ridiculous." notspecificallyaimedatNightown The student organizations itself, but rather over the ambiguvoiced their objections to ity of the alcohol policy at PaloNightown at the March 9 ASG mar. meeting.

"We should either stick to the "ASG needs to take a stand and policy, or change the policy, so we say 'We do support this drug and wouldn't be a dry campus," he alcohol policy, and we're not go- said. ing to invite them back if they He said he wants "to open the continue to violate the policy,' " eyes of administrators because said Beth Post, coordinator of drug they're sending mixed messages and alcohol prevention programs. to the students."

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•Campus Play Conjures Memories ing beans, but we didn't miss any meals."

Things were not any better on Some audience members at a the west coast either. recent performance of "Grapes of "I was raised in Oregon and we Wrath," heard their past echoing. didn't have two nickles to rub toResidents of The Courtyard at gether," Worden said, "but my San Marcos senior community parents were very resourceful. We regularly attend the plays at the built a new home, had a cow and Howard Brubeck Theatre. On Sun- most things we needed. My father day they attended the matinee per- was a painter and bartered for what formance of "Grapes of Wrath." we needed."

Some of them admitted that they Warren believes that the can relate personal experiences to economy is going the same way today ·as then.

"We're in a depres"The play was very depressing, but sion now. The same it depicted wlwi {life) was like things are happening. Only instead of accuralely. Tlwi's really the way it peoplesellingapples was." on the street corner, we have the homeless everywhere," -Orva Worden, San-Marcos Resident she said. "They painted no rosy pictures for the future events in the play. back then and it's the same now."

Although the presentation may In an attempt to escape the povhave brought up some painful ertystrickenmid-westinthe 1930s, memories for those in the audi- many people packed up their famience, any harbored resentment of lies and and their hopes and moved the life and times was not apparent to California. in commentary of the play.

"People came from Arkansas "It was well-produced and the and Oklahoma, and were called performers did a good job," said Oakies and Arkies and were reFarrell Warren, 78, a Courtyard sented just as the Mexican people resident, "but some people objected are resented today," said Warren. to the language. Steinbeck's a real"There was a stigma to the state ist. That's the way it was." of Oklahoma," said Worden. "It Orva Worden, 75, agreed, "The was just awful the way those poor play was very depressing, but it people were treated." accurate} y depicted what [life] was Having lived through one of the like. That's really the way it was." most trying times in this nation's According to both women, how history, those who experienced the badly the depression effected the Great Depression first-hand believe people depended on where in the there are ways to cope. country they lived.

Added Warren "My advice to "I grew up in Michigan," said the people today is to save for your Warren. "We were reduced to eat- old age."

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the department, which will be used by thedepartment'sOfflceofCivil Rights to review Title VI complaints and compliance reviews concerning student fmancial aid, said race-specific scholarships would be permissible under the following conditions if: • Aid is awarded to disadvantaged students, without regard to race or national origin, even if the awards go disproportionately to minority students; • Aid is awarded on the basis of race or national origin when authorized by a particular federal statute, such as the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Program; • Aid is awarded on the basis of race or national origin to remedy past discrimination; • Aid is awarded on the basis of

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Four suspected "taggers" were on campus March 1, leaving a trail of spray paint from the stairs of the library to the Student Union, ending on the parked car of a deputy sheriff in Lot 4.

According to a Campus Patrol report, one witness reported observing four Caucasian male sus-

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Peter Delgado Staff Writer

Palomar international students will act as delegates representing their native countries in a simulated United Nations conference April20-23.

The Western Collegiate Model United Nations, a Los Angelesbased organization, is sponsoring the annual conference which is being held in Buena Park this year.

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According to the report, graffiti was found on the stairs of library, the window of the staff lounge and in the men's bathroom in the Student Union. The vandals also sprayed paint on two carts and on the yellow art display between the A Building and the Boehm Gallery.

A car belonging to a depuity sherrif parked in Lot 4 also fell prey to the taggers.

A separate incident of graffiti was reported to Campus Patrol involving two 20-year-old Caucasianmalesuspectsobservedspraying paint on the door of the arcade room during the week of February 14. According to the report, a witness told the suspects to stop and they quickly walked away.

meeting is a great learning experience to the participants, both academically and culturally.

Student delegates will represent their own country. During the sessions they will participate in discussing global issues and will work for solutions to solve conflicts of waring nations.

During the March 8 Inter-Club Council meeting, Mack Yamashita, president of Palomar International Students Association, said his club has organized various fundraisers to generate enough money to send six student delegates and their adviser to the conference.

In the same ICC meeting, Yamashita requested fmancial assistance from the council, to help pay their trip, which he estimated will cost $1,600_ The request was tabled for approval at the next meeting.

'The goals of the conference fit to the club objectives," stressed Yamashita, "We are doing all we can do to raise the money. If no money will come and assistance will not be on hand, then we will spend our own money."

The conference will be held at the Buena Park Hotel and Convention Center.

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The GAO study released Jan. 14 estimated that scholarships awarded on the basis of race represented about 3 percent of all scholarships issued by undergraduate and graduate schools, and about 8.5 percent of scholarhips issued by professional schools.

The study also said that some form of minority-targeted aid was offered by nearly two-thirds of postsecondary institutions surveyed and was found to play a vital role in providing access to higher education for minority students.

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The future of race-based scholarships has been in doubt since 1990, when the Bush administration proposed that such scholarships should be banned, although the Department of Education, under former Secretary Lamar Alexander, never took final steps to carry out that policy.

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Space Behind Theater Being Developed •Area Being Refurbished for New Outdoor Classroom

Brian Wallace Campus Beat Editor

On Tuesday the Facilities Planning Committee approved plans to build an outdoor classroom/performanceareabetween the Howard Brubeck Theatre and Lot 15.

The HBET Southside Outdoor Development Project will be used as a classroom while rennovations take place on current Art Department structures.

According to Facilities Director Mike Ellis, building the outdoor performance area/classroom is part of an arrangement that was made between the Facilities and the Art Departments when Lot 15 was built ''There was an agreement made when we put in Lot 15," said Ellis, "that we would develop the area between the two as a sound and visual barrier to protect the theatre from the parking lot."

On the south side of the new development, where it meets parking Lot 15, a five to six-feet-high sound-proofbrick wall will be built with plywood insulation. Lighting and electrical outlets will be installed in the wall to make the area usable at night.

Just inside the wall will be large concrete slab, probably about 12 by 20 feet, with a lattice redwood shade cover. The surrounding interior area will be landscaped with grass, rocks and trees.

To secure the area and to allow it to be used for intermissions and refreshments during theatre performances, a chain-link fence with a locking gate will be built along the west side of the development.

On the east side of the project, a pipe-rail fence will be built and a handicapped walkway will be laid

out alongside of it providing access from the parking lot to the school.

Although some work on the sfte has already begun, the cost of the development is not yetknown since it will be an in-house project built by the Facilities Department rather

than a contractor and some of the materials needed for the project have not been purchased yet.

According to Ellis, one of the main reasons for starting right away on the development is that the Art Department needs a place to move its kilns, used for ceramics and

glassblowing classes, during the remodeling which will begin in June.

"The concrete slab will give them a place to put their kilns and hold classes," said Ellis. "We'll do all the development necessary to allow the Art Department to use

the area now."

One teacher, Art Chairman Val Sanders, likes the idea of holding class outdoors rather than in a trailer or hastily converted classroom.

"I'm happy because it gives us classroom space that's a lot better than what we probably would have gotten."

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Snipes hopes people, especially young people, "don't just look up, but look in" to his characters.

Wesley ·Snipes Does Some Role .Playing • Actor is well diversified in the characters he portrays Jeff Goldfarb College Press Service

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"I would never want to be just another character," remarks Snipes. His diversity in creatine believeable characters has won him acclaim amoune his peers in Hollywood.

Wesley Snipes came to talk about ''Sugar Hill,' ' his new film which opened Feb. 25, dressed for a future role: wearing a buttondown green shirt, much like the one jazz trumpet innovator Miles Davis is remembered for wearing on the cover of his legendary 1958 album ''Milestones.''

The shift from playing Romello, a savvy drug dealer struggling to get out of Harlem in "Sugar Hill," to Black Panther, a comic book superhero he will portray soon, to a deep, biographical portrait of Miles Davis marks the versatility Snipes wants to maintain during his Hollywood ride.

"I would never want to be just one kind of character," he says.

"That's not acting." · In "White Men Can't Jump," Snipes created his most memorable character, basketball hustler and insulter extraordinaire Sidney Deane.

As architect Flipper Purify in " Jungle Fever," Snipes made waves engaging in interracial romance on screen, although the film's controversy was not quite as stirring as Poi tier's' 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?,'' which tackled similar themes in 1967.

Snipes' brilliant druglord Nino Brown, in "New Jack City," landed him solidly among the film elite, garnering him co-starring spots with Sean Connery in "Rising Sun" and Sylvester Stallone in "Demolition Man." Hisroles, while often entertaining, always have depth. Snipes instills wisdom into his characters no matter bow evil, cornball or sympathetic they may be.

He says he hopes people, especially young people, "don't just lookup, butlookin" to his characters.

On being a role model for black youth, he adds, "I hope they get into what I'm talkingaboutandnot just bow I'm steppin'."

As a Young man, Snipes looked to Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell as heroes. He turns to them still, among others, for inspiration. " Studying their lives helps me shape mine," Snipes says.

"I don ' t want to let them down.''

Snipes grew up in the South Bronx and was raised by a single mother after his parents were divorced. When he took to hustling in pool balls as a teenager, his mother moved the family to Orlando, Fla. Snipes says his mother was a constant source of inspiration in his life. She constantly remindedhim, " Whereveryou're gonna be, be the best at it" His relationship with his father was never solid. In ''Sugar Hill," Romello has a tight bond with his father, despite the trouble he has imposed on his family.Inoneparticularlymoving scene, Romello feeds soup to his father, who is strung out on drugs.

Snipes says that on-screen bond is nothing like his real life, but he wants to be there if his father ever needs him. ''I hope I mature into that kind of man in the picture," he says.

Charlie Sheen And 'The Chase' Finish Out On Top James Hatch Copy Editor

Critics say that a screenplay does not matter much to the plot, as long as the lead role is filled by a major box office star.

They're right Given this fact, "The Chase," starring Charlie Sheen, is sure to be another moneymaking phenomenon.

Sheen stars as Jack Hammond, a wrongly convicted bank robber who escapes the authorities following his sentencing.

Things are going bad for Jack, but they get worse when he stops for gas in a stolen VW, panics at the sight of two unsuspecting policemen, and grabs the nearest hostage be can find: a beautiful blond who happens to be the daughter of the richest man in the state.

Jack is now finds himself racing to the Mexican border from the cops and a sentence he doesn't deserve.

Kristy Swanson plays Natalie Voss, the rich and beautiful heiress who has the misfortune of becoming Jack's hostage. ''The Chase" proves to be a surprisingly funny film and an usual love story. I have to admit, I went into this film expecting something ordinary and got something completely unique. After all, there are two ways to make amovieabouta two-hour car chase: good or bad.

Musician Henry Rollins of the Rollins Band makes his fllm debut as Officer Dobbs, the patrolman who first spots Jack fleeing the gas station with Natalie in his newly stolen red BMW. Rollins has a surprising ftlm persona and plays the Robocop-ish Dobbs with intensity even some stoney Hollywood veterans can only dream to achieve.

Besides comprising the longest chase sceneinmoviemakinghistory, "TheChase" gives a no-holds-barred look at the modem news media which seems to have the un-

CINEMA Motion pictures scheduled for release March 11

"Guarding Tess" starring Shirley MacLaine and Nicolas Cage.

A comedy. ''Sirens" starring Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald, SamNiel, andElle MacPherson. A seductive thriller.

Photos ~ourtesy Twentieth Century Fox

Stars of 'The Chase,' from left:Charlie Sheen, Kristy Swanson, and Henry Rollins canny ability to tum the most tragic events in history into unparalleled tabloid spectacles. ''The Chase" is a definite must-see for

Scheduled for release March 15:

Glories My Girl 2: Souruitrack Rollinghead: Long Black Feeling Sheep On Drugs: From A To H Arui Back

Again Sister Machine Gun: The Torture

Technique Elle MacPherson

CONCERTS

COMPACT DISCS Ditch Witch: Everywhere, Nowhere Inspiral Carpets: Devil Hopping Montley Croe: Montley Crue The Morning _Glories: The Morning

Mathew Sweet: Son Of A. Beast Threesome: Souruitrack

fans of Sheen, admirers of Swanson, and those who enjoy inept senselessness.

Adrian Belew and Redd Kross are playing tonight at SDSU' s Open Air Theatre. Show starts at 7 p.m.

The Ramones and Frank Black also play tonight at Iguana's at 8:30p.m.

Nick Heyward and his band perform at Chillers Saturday March 12 at 7:30p.m.

Warrent take the stage at Chillers March

14.

Liz Phar may be seen at the Casbah March 16 at 8:30 p.m.

Please send Calendar items to The Telescope, in care of Sarah Frederiksen, Entertainment editor, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069.

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This Week In Music History March 12: Paul and Linda McCartney marry. (1969) March 13: U2'sAdam Clayton born. (1960) March 15: T. Rex splits up (1975) March 16: Simon and Garfunkel' s "Bridge Over Troubled Water" wins six Grammy awards. (1971)

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Save The Wails • Morrissey's new album 'Vauxhall And I' disappointing Sarah Frederiksen Entertainment Editor

In a recent interview in Ray Gun Magazine pop music legend Morrissey stated "I am almost entirely ignored."

This is strange consitering the fact Morrissey, a Manchester, England born singer/songwriter, has millions of fans around the world who hang on his every utterance, taking the man's words to mean a god-like commandment "Vauxhall and I" is the forthcomming release from the guru of melancholy and depression, his sixth solo album since breaking up with The Smiths in 1987.

1992's "Your Arsenal" debuted atnumber21 on U.S. music charts,

while"BonaDrag,"peakedatnumber 51 back in 1990. Morrissey is hoping "Vauxhall And I'' will do even better.

Unfortunately, it simply won't happen.

"Vauxhall And I" is a poor attempt at an album designed to attract new and unfamiliar listeners.

Even obsessive devotees will have trouble dedicating themselves to this mind-melting batch of tunes.

Tracks "There's Gonna Be

Some Trouble," "Now My Heart Is Full," "Hold On To Your Friends," and "Use To Be A Sweet Boy" are all depression driving ditties designed to create an air of Morrissey's own thought-provoking reflections on his inner-self.

Simply put, they fail miserably.

The Morrissey his fans all know and love is not present on this album. "Vauxhall And I'' lacks the wit that use to be a base for everything he'd say.

His vocal abilities are obviously hurting, as many songs contain spoken-word phrases.

Co-writing guitarists Boz Boorer and Alain Whyte did their best to create pleasable tunes for Morrissey's up-front bodily sounds. However, the main emphasis throughout the album is the vocals-- an attribute not worthy of center stage.

"Vauxhall And I'' is recommended for the tone-deaf variety of his devotees, only.

In stores March 22.

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uNobody has ever, ever discovered me through MTV," complains singer Morrissey. uvauxhall An 1," his latest solo release hits stores March 22.

'Grapes Of Wrath' AMust See Theatrical Success Christopher C. Holmes Contributing Writer

''The Grapes of Wrath" is the tale of one family's struggle to forge a new life in depression-era California.

Author John Steinbeck's famous piece is both an entertaining as well as educational work that is a must see for any history buff.

TheFrankGalatistageadaption of Steinbeck's novel, currently running at the Howard Brubeck Theater, is consistent with the book in both storyline and character portrayal.

Be prepared; as one audience member stated, ''This goes from depressing to very depressing."

Three hours of depressing, to be exact.

The story follows the travels of the Joad family as they migrate across the United States in a dilapitated truck, in hopes of forging a new life for themselves.

Instead of finding wealth and happiness, the Joads are treated to a steady stream of heartache, sorrow and failure.

The cast, which one theater worker referred to as "a cast of

"This story goes from depressing to very depressing." audience member attending "The Grapes Of Wrath" thousands" is a strong collection of both veterans and newcomers.

Douglas Pyle, in his first lead role at Palomar, does an exemplary job in his portrayel of the protagonist, Tom Joad. Pyle dazzled audiences with his performance as Long John Silver in last semester's production of Treasure Island. Pyle succesfully captures Tom's inner turmoil as he is forced to watch his family slowly crumble in the California dust.

This is a must see performance for all ages.

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Last year Amnesty International reported 300,000 political prisoners were arrested without charges or trials; hundreds of persons died from torture or inhumane prison conditions... World Press Review

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We should be leaders (or the world

We shouldn't force our views upon other countries Sarah Rettus

Kelley Brewer

Staff Writer

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News flash . .. Once again the United States (oops, I mean the United Nations) bas fouled up its plans to bring about world peace.

The plan at work is the U.N.'s invo\vement in attempting to force other countries to adopt a "human rights" policy.

This is nothing new. However, it seems as if the U.N. might now be ready to take action.

Don't start cheering yet. On the surface, installing democracies and enforcing human rights sounds like an enlightening way to bring to reality the notion that all men are created equal. Yet, these are internal matters and any outside pressure may actually be counterproductive. It could set back a natural progression of events which may eventually evolve into democracy.

There are not many ways the U.N. can go about enforcing human rights laws. The word "laws" is used loosely because the only international rules are those which governments enforce in their own interests.

The U.N. may ask its members to stop aid to those countries which refuse to adopt a human rights policy. This, however, will not bring about our enlightened goals any quicker. In fact, it will probably set back for years, any progress made towards a free society. Starving or oppressed people aren't as concerned with rights or democracy as they are with survival and social stability (even under dictatorship)!

Another action the U.N. may take is to urge its members to trv trade embarl!oes. but not onlv will this kill whatever economy an uncooperative country might have, it will devastate the people of the targeted country, notits rulers. It will also hurt U.S. business and consumers.

More money in a country's economy means that the people will demand more rights. But, this must occur naturally and as a result of internal developments; outside embargoes will only burt everyone invovled, not compel them to joyously "see the light" of expanded freedom and rights.

People who begin to enjoy a higher standard of living will also eventltd}J.y demand more democratic participation.

Another country can not shove democracy down the throat of any society that is not ready for it. Doing this will create social instability and economic collapse.

When the people are truly ready, they will demand that their government take a different course. Until then, outsider involvement will cause disruption and resentment, and even create nationalistic support for defiant dictators.

An extreme solution, some suggest, is that the U.N. initiate a war and take control of these oppressor countries.

Everyone must see the potential disaster in this extreme manuver. Killing, defeats the purpose of human rights! In the final. analysis, nationalism is still the strongest force in the world, and will always result in a conquered people abhorring the country (or U.N.) that interfered.

When the U.S. attempted to bring democracy into Vietnam, the stronger bonds of nationalism and needs of stabil-. ity and survival won out over the niceties of elections and individual rights. Many Vietnamese deeply resented our

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Even in China today, many people, including reformers, do not want the U.S. to get involved in their struggle for democracy. They realize our involvement will likely destroy the progress they have made by giving the rulers more reason to crack down on dissenters.

Most targets for human rights enforcement are small third world countries with either dictatorships or corrupt governments. China is one of the exceptions. Encouraged by free-market economic gains, its people are starting to demand more political rights.

Since most targeted countries are underdevelopedmany on the verge of starvation-stopping aid and putting up trade sanctions will obviously not work when creating or enforcing human rights.

The solution is to be patient, economically literate, and respect the need for each country to evolve at its own pace.

Keep doors open, and promote free trade. Change is always more effective and lasting if it begins with individuals; the people will eventually forcetheir own governments to respond to their appreciation of liberty.

The Clinton Administration is taking a step in the right direction with its position on international human rights by placing an emphasis on women' s rights.

The fact that human rights policies need specifically to address gender related issues is apparent when one looks at the widespread violence and discrimination against women which occurs simply because of their sex.

The U.S. State Department's annual report on human rights is full of horror stories which depict the mistreatment of women throughout the world: "dowry killings" in India, "honor killings" in Brazil and Middle East countries, female genital mutilation in many African countries, forced prostitution in Thailand, female infanticide in China, and "maid killings" in Kuwait are just some examples of the atrocities that many women are subjected to without the protection of the most basic human rights.

The United States has a powerful position in global relations and should use its influence to advance human rights and particularly to address those issues that have for too long adversely effected women.

The administration is calling on the United Nations to establish a special envoy to monitor women's rights abuses and coordinate efforts to protect the victims. Consequently, this will bring the violators under global scrutiny, thereby enabling the world to obtain a more accurate portrait of specific violations and provide a system through which we can actively seek improvement.

The human race is an interdependent group that shares a limited amount of resources.This elicits the need for a collective and cooperative approach to solving problems.

One of these approaches that is present! y working well is the collaborative effort on environmental issues that transcend national boundaries. Ocean pollution, ozone depletion, and global warming exemplify the necessity of the collective approach. The same is true of human rights issues.

The use of such things as sanctions, boycotts and most favored trade status should all be commensurate with a country's human rights record: rewarding those with improved records while condemning continued offenders.

In establishing a democratic approach to global issues, we must represent all human beings and not just one nation.

If we can recognize the fact that every human has the potential to contribute to the collective good of the world, then providing universal human rights standards will foster the growth of the global community and increase the possibility of obtaining equitable solutions to our shared problems.

When speaking of human rights and women's rights we cannot claim the two as separate issues - they are one and the same. We cannot advance human rights without advancing women's rights at the same time.

The United States must take a leadership role in promoting the advancement of all human rights if we are to improve conditions in the global community.

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Frankly Speaking

Vox _Populi Do you think alcohol use should be permitted on campus?

Francis T. Crowley

Chimpanzees can

do it As editor of the opinion pages it is part of my duty to write a column for these pages.

Choosing a topic brings about great trepidation which leads to depression. This happens to beasituationlhave willingly stepped in. Intelligent, huh!

Thinking about writer's block, maybe I should describe the staff of The Telescope.

We are not a room full of chimpanzees, sitting at computers, who magically manage to tap out an opinionated news story, as many of our critics may suggest.

On the contrary, we are students who are naive enough to believe that when we finish learning how to write about other people's embarrassing accomplishments, there will be someone willing to hire us and pay us money based on our new-found prowess.

Actually, we have been taught that there are many respectable supermarket tabloids which pay more than minimum wage for our writing abilities.

After all, money is our primary goal for going to college.

Wedreamofthedaywecandrivethrougb the hamburger joint, brashly telling our old high school buddies how much fun it is to have our names in print and to have the privilege of journalistic integrity pulsing through our bloodstream at all times. We can then tell these old aquaintances how we have the ability to influence the food critics, especially if we are treated kindly at the cash register.

This trick seems to work mostly with Jethro, ourdearfriendfromRidgemontHigh.

Every time he falls for our excuse we scream "deadline coming," and speed off without paying for the burgers and tacos. That's the food by which professional journalists live.

Zooming off to our next assignment, we frequently find ourselves stuck in traffic.

Usually, Palomar students clogging the public roadways, claiming to be rushing to campus, hopefully vying for one of the better parking spaces. (Little do they know how important a press pass can be.)

I once witnessed an amazing feat of driving magnificence while on my way to campus: a vehicle traveling at probably 140 miles per hour, well, certainly faster than I was traveling. This vehicle made the infamous right hand turn from the left hand lane at the exact point of the Rancho Santa Fe exit.

The driver had obviously planned his departure in this manner because of the look of disconcem on his face as his vehicle somersaulted past those of us foolish to wait at the red light. I could also tell because I followed him onto campus and he got the lastavailable space within walking distance.

I pretentiously informed the driver how the space he took had actually been reserved for me, a member of The Telescope staff.

Apparently, he didn't understand the power of the press, but he did suggest where I could look for future column topics. Obviously that Neanderthal knows nothing about writing, or human anatomy.

All of this just goes to show, if you put enough chimpanzees into enough cars and give them enough time, eventually they will perform a driving stunt which will look as if they are heading for Palomar College.

Emanuel Naylor Computer Science "Heck no! We have enough of a mess without these kids drinking on campus."

Staff Editorials

Race-based scholarships Recently, Education Secretary Dick Riley issued a statement which said that colleges and universities may use racebased scholarships to "remedy past discrimination or diversify their student bodies."

This new oolicv. a reflection of the new Democratic administration, is a major reversal from the previous policy which legitimately maintained that excluding entire groups of people (yes, even white males) constituted discrimination.

The Telescope staffbelieves that public-funded scholarships should be open to all students on the basis of merit, not sex, race or creed.

We remember a similar situation last semester when a tiny fraction of students demanded the Associated Student Government fund an internship earmarked specifically for minorities.

The ASG maintained that the internship, the "Minority Leaders Fellowship Program," was in direct violation of their constitution, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race.

They bravely refused to fund the internship despite inevitable protest from certain clubs who seem to substitute biased goals for common sense.

Public-funded race-based scholarships suggests to minorities that they are victims. and we believe the oolicv is blatant reverse discrimination.

What about the person who needs the scholarship, yet is not a minority?

We do not believe that the color of one's skin is a better defmition of a person's needs than academic or fmancial measurement Wethoughtthiscountrywasfounded on rights for individuals, not specific groups of people.

It's a sad reflection on our current government when Palomar College's ASG has more sense than the Clinton Administration.

We hope the ASG maintains their responsible leadership they demonstrated on this issue in the past, and not reverse its standing as a result of the new administration's policy.

Shelley Ziebold Undecided Major ''No, I think it may influence young students not old enough to drink."

John Georgopoulos Radio/Television

There is no need for it. The campus is not the place for it.

Grade Inflation During the past year there have been grades reflect campus wide distribuseveral concerned groups and universi- tions, we do not want to lead the campus ties that have produced evidence sug- in retreating back to an average "C." gesting grade inflation throughout Even though the grade distribution America's high schools and universities. at Palomar suggests the same level of The most glaring aspect of Palomar grade inflation as is reported across student grades is that the largest group of universities, Palomar student performarks happens to be "As." This fact hints mance reports suggest the grades made, that students are receiving inflated grades. indeed were deserved.

Where has the average "C' gone? Can The California State University systhe academic ability of college students tem has compiled grade averages of be rising to become the average "B T' community college and university stuWe would like to believe that instruc- dents. Compared to others, Palomar stutors only consider a student's achieve- dents transfer with higher grade averment when giving grades, but apparently ages, but they also retain those higher the devaluation of grades has reached ¡ grades when competing directly with epidemic proportions across the nation. other community college and state uniStudies at Harvard, Stanford, Princeton versity students. and other colleges show a dramatic rise in This suggests two areas of praise for average grades throughout the nation's Palomar instructors. First, it is apparent colleges. that they are properly preparing their Possibly, academia can produce some students for continuing in the university ideas on how to return to the standards level. Secondly, they are giving out that accounted for America's once proud comparable grades, which means they educational system. are not guilty of promoting grade inflaYet, here at The Telescope, where our tion. Hurray for Palomar's Instructors!

Jenika Whitehead Speech Communications

No. I think it shouldn't be used on campus. Alcohol is a mind altering drug.

Jake Moorhead International Relations

No. It would probably be abused. It would just be another opportunity for minors to obtain it.

10 Friday, March 11, 1994 The Telescope

LIFESTYLE

'Never underestimate the power of the force ... ' Darth Vader

Science Fiction Hits the Mainstream Steve Troop Staff Writer

Not long ago, the words "science fiction fan" elicited the image of an overweight hom-rimmed geek with greasy hair, acne and an overabundance of saliva.

While this description may describe more than one sci-fi fan, it is by no means the rule. According to recent studies, one in three people admit to being a sci-fi fan. Science fiction is no longer just a pastime for nerds.

Whether it's through television, film, or literature, science fiction is everywhere.

Part of science fiction's newfound popularity can be traced to television's "Star Trek: The Next Generation." When the series premiered in 1987, science fiction was, for all intents and purposes, dead.

Asidefrom20yearsof "StarTrek" and "Lost in Space" reruns, the airways were almost void of sci-fi.

Likewise, since the final "Star Wars" movie, "Return of the J edi" was made in 1983, few sci-fi movies. were produced. Sure, the "Star Trek" movies and an occasional "Alien" film were released, but little else.

On the Thbe...

But then along came "Next Generation." Technically and visually exciting, this series became even more of a phenomenon than its predecessor. Now instead of a select few sci-fi buffs praising "Star Trek," virtually everyone was praising it Of course, networks suddenly realized that science fiction was a valuable commodity. Shows like "Babylon 5," "Time Trax," "Tek War," "The X-Files" and "SeaQuest DSV" bit the airwaves out of nowhere. Science fiction bas become to the '90s what the western was to the '50s, the mainstay of the network lineup.

This interest isn't limited to broadcast channels, either. USA Networlc recently debuted the SciPi Channel, a cable station dedicated to showing science fiction from the past, the present and even the future.

Many science fiction series do not have the salability of sit-corns like "Gilligan's Island." Most scifi series have hour-long episodes and therefore are harder to fit into timeslots. It's a lot easier to juggle half-hours than hours when you're planning a station's schedule.

In addition to the problems associated with hour-long shows, many sci-fi series don't have as

many episodes (usually 50-60 episodes). Because the lifespan of any given sci-fi show is around two years, sci-fi series usually have 5060episodes (and sometimes fewer).

A sit-com like "Cheers" that was on for 11 seasons has a lot more episodes than ''Land of the Giants," which was on for three.

So when the Sci-Fi Channel started acquiring series like "The Incredible Hulk," "The Bionic Woman," and "Battlestar Galactica," they opened a veritable treasure chest of science fiction that had been simply rotting in a warehouse collecting dust

In The Bookstore...

Television isn't the only place tilat science fiction is making a comeback. Best-sellers lists now featuresci-fi books on their shelves practically every week.

"Star Trek," "Star Wars" and "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" books are just a few of the titles that have graced the bestsellers lists of late. Behind the scenes books like "William Shatner's 'Star Trek' Memories" are also popular among the fans.

What's more, many of yesterday's fans are writing today' s books.

Science fiction books that are not based on television programs also find their way onto best-seller lists. Terry Brooks (the "Shanara" series) and Michael Crichton ("Jurassic Park") often go directly from the publisher's box to the bestseller list.

But even those science fiction books that don't make it to the bestseller list deserve to be mentioned. In most bookstores, the scifi section is the second largest section, right behind fiction and right ahead of non-fiction.

Sci-Fi Conventions Nowhere except at a science fiction convention can you meet people that share your love for the genre, listen to science fiction actors and producers speak about their projects and buy nearly any tidbit of sci-fi memorabilia you could imagine, all within the confmes of a single convention hall.

Seeing the fans is worth the price of admission. Some (that have a lot of time on their hands) painstakingly recreate costumes and props from their favorite shows, novels and comic books. Most conventions have incorporated costume contests iiito their agendas and give out prizes.

Some of the larger conventions hold workshops on how to make

better costumes and use makeup more effectively. Some workshops on how to write science fiction scripts and stories. Many people that were just fans of science fiction a few years ago, write science fiction for a living today.

Guests at science fiction conventions may be as diverse as the actor that portrayed a "Star Trek" crewman to science fiction author Ray Bradbury, often at the same convention. One convention even had Dawn Wells (Mary Ann on "Gilligan's Island") as a guest.

No other forum offers so many viewpoints of every level of production. A writer's account of a project may differ greatly from that of an actor or director of the same show.

When an actor like James Doohan ("StarTrek' s" Scotty) gets up onstage, answering questions

and telling his "behind the scenes" stories, it's like listening to an old friend. And, in a way, he is. After all, many of the people in the audience have known him all their life.

The dealer's room is a lot like a flea market for science fiction memorabilia. Virtually anything you could ever want related to science fiction can be found at a convention's dealer's ¡room.

Whether it's a "Next Generation" communicatorpinorarubbermask of the creature from "Alien," any respectable convention will have it, or give you a catalog of a place you can get it.

But consumers beware, often items that seem like a good deal at one table for $20, might be as little as $5 at the next. Don't expect a refund either. I've never known a convention dealer to give you a bag, let alone your money back.

Also, with the growing popularity of science fiction, many items once available only through a convention are available in retail stores for a fraction of the price. This is especially true of "Next Generation" merchandise.

The Future The science fiction movement is far from over. Next season will bring us a "Robocop" television series, possibly yet another "Star Trek" series and a "Next Generation" movie for theatrical release.

Also, just around the corner is the releaseoftheflrstinstallmentofan all-new "Star Wars" series scheduled for release in 1996.

You can expect to see more science fiction in the future. In fact, the future is right where it belongs.

SPORTS-----------------Women are Swiinmin' for Wins David Galindo Staff Writer

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Chelsea Richardson, one of the Comets top swimmers, is shown here swimmine th breaststroke in a recent meet.

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Despite already having strong showings at the season's opening meets, Palomar College's Women's Swimming Coach Patti Watennan has one distinct goal: Finish second in the conference behind Orange Coast.

"I feel good about coming in second in our conference," said head coach Watennan. "I know it sounds bad but it's really good considering Orange Coast is in our conference."

Watennan explains why the aforementioned team poses as such a dominant force. "Orange Coast has been perennial winners for years," he said, "They are one of the best teams in the state."

Does this sound kind of cynical coming from the mouth of the team's motivator? Or could it also be used to instill an underdog spirit upon the lady swimmers?

Becoming a bunch of Rocky-like pirouettes, right?

The team fills four returners from last year's squad.

Adina Urbie is a state qualifier in the backstroke and will also swim the 1, 000- yard freestyle. The Watennan labeled "versatile" Agatha Morgan swims the breastroke and freestyle while teammates Jennifer Wright and Toshiko Iso specialize in the sprints while competing in various other events.

"We have a lot of talent this season," explains Waterman, who is looking forward to seeing the development of a host of promising freshmen. These include Chelsea Richardson. "She is a combination swimmer who is going to be switched around in different events."

Kristen Nye and Aimee Leppien round off her list of prospects.

Whatever happens, it should be interesting to see the lady Comet swimmers and where they fmish in the pack of the highly competitive Pacific Coast Conference.

• He stresses mental attitu,de and course management Elizabeth McClaren Staff Writer

Head Coach Bob Lusky has developed Palomar's golf program into one of the strongest among Southern California community college.

Coach Lusky is working towards another year at Southern California Regional and the State Finals.

Some of his strategies working with the team are to focus on their game. Coach Lusky says,' 'the two main areas of focus are: Mental Attitude and Course Management" The mental attitude aspect of golf is that they don't become very emotional with success or their lack of success. He says, "Concentrate and focus on that hole and continue forward. Don't still be thinking about your last shot and let it ruin your game."

Next is course management, Lusky says," know the golf course your going to play and how your going to play your game. Some rules are: always hit the simplest shots possible.

Under coach Lusky's tutelage, Palomar has captured seven league championships and finished second seven times in 16 years. The Comets have landed in the Top Five in Southern California nine times and in the states Top Ten eight years

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good luck going in the second when first baseman Steve Rohlmeier laced a single into left center and catcher Maik Phillips followed with a single of his own. A fielder's choice moved Rohlmeier to third, but both runners were stranded when Messer recorded his first strikeout against center fielder Justin Liniak.

The Arabs responded immediately in the top of the third when second baseman Pete Zigorski singled home the first run of the game.

Messer put the Comets down in order in their half of the inning, and

in the fourth, the Arabs struck again when center fielder Jorge Roselas singled, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt, and scored on a double.

Disaster threatened in the Imperial Valley fifth, when the Arabs put men on the corners due to Comet shortstop Mike DeJesus's two fielding errors. Freetly induced the next batter to fly out to center, ending the threat.

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DeJesus would make one more error on the afternoon, but it too would prove uncostly. When asked about DeJesus's foibles with the glove, Vetter said,

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Time went by all too quickly for the Palomar hitters, who failed to find a chink in Messer's armor. The closest they got was in the sixth inning, when they got back-tohack singles but again fell victim to an inning-ending strikeout.

The Arabs would chase Freetly in the seventh, adding another run on a double that hit the base of the left field fence. Scoring on the play was Roselas, his second run of the game.

The game ended as one might expect, on a double play initiated by Messer's stab of Rohlmeier' s bouncer up the middle. That play seemed to sum up the game.

The team seemed disappointed as they gathered their equipment to leave. They know there will be brighter days ahead. Coach Vetter perhaps said it best "We're a young team. We'll be OK."

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"Pitching has been the strength.''

Head softball coach Mark Eldridge.

SPORTS Palomar Softball Team Needs a Win Streak Jill Blinkley Staff Writer

David Galindo Staff Writer

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The Comets (13-7-1) won 4-1 against Grossmont on March 9.

Coach Mark Eldridge said, "It was a good win over good pitching. We put a lot of pressure on them."

Jennifer Ortiz pitched nine strikeouts and four bits. A fan said, "Jennifer is really consistent." Michelle Halloman provided the offensive punch bitting 4-4 and Kylene Dyson also went 3-3.

The game was scoreless until the third inning when Halloman bit the ball to short and ran to third on two bad throws. She held up at third when Muller bit the ball towards third base and then she ran borne for the frrst run in.

In the fourth inning Jennifer Gabbard bunted the ball to get on base, then Christina Marquez bit the ball to left field to bring borne Gabbard. The score became tied when Ortiz walked a batter when the bases were loaded.

During the fifth, Gabbard bit the ball towards the short stop.

She stole second base. Dyson bit the ball to center field. Dyson was thrown outatsecondafterGabbard came borne to make the score 4-1.

The Comets also won when they erupted for 12 runs in the second inning and rolled to a nonconference victory over Imperial Valley on Feb. 23.

Candice Fade led off the big inning with a single and later added athree-runbomerun. Fodescored twice in the inning. Jarni Gabbard knocked in two runs with a double in the second.

Ortiz and Jessica Fender (Torrey Pines) combined on a five inning no-bitter.

Palomar's softball team, bowever, bad trouble fmding "Lady Luck" during a tournament in Jason Singer/Sports Editor I Bakersfield over the weekend in Jennifer Ortiz, the Comets ace pitcher, hurls a strike to help Palomar win 4-1 over Crossmont. wbicbtheylosttwooftbreegames against stout opponents.

The Comets bad no trouble beating Pasadena College in their frrst game, 4-0, bebindapowerfulpitcbing performance by freshman Jennifer Ortiz and due to an explosive first inning in which the Comets gave her a three run lead.

Shortstop Casey Tbinijon provided the muscle with a two-run homer in that frrst inning.

Firstbasewoman Kari Harrison provided the rest of the run producing punch, going two for two at the plate with a double and a triple.

Ortiz singlebandedly shutdown any kind of effort that Pasadena migbtbavebad to score some runs.

She limited them to two bits in seven innings while striking out 15 for her seventh shutout of the season, while her record went to 9-

2.

"Pitching bas been the strength," said bead coach Mark Eldridge, "They (pitchers) have been keepingusineverygame. They'vedone what they've needed to do for us."

Palomar then drew an ace in their next game. Delta College's starting pitcher April Paoli, a returner from last year's state fmalists and this ,year's top five team, battled Palomar's Jennifer Ortiz, in a tremendous pitching duel in which both pitched seven score• less innings.

But in the top of the eighth, Delta scored two unearned runs due to a Comet defensive miscue.

Palomar came right back though, when centerfielder Cristina Marquez singled home a run cutting Delta's lead in half.

But with the tying run on third and the winning one on first, the Comet's late-inning rally was stumped for a 2-1 Delta victory.

After that frrst heartbreak, an almost identical case scenario transpired in the next game against top ten state power Moorpark College.

Palomar's freshman pitcher Fender was cruising along for six and two thirds no-bit innings when mistakes proved to be costly again.

Leading by two runs, the Comet defense gave Moorpark three unearned runs, giving thema3-2 win.

Baseball Team Lacks Punch • The season looks like it has become a rebuilding year for this young baseball squad Justin Sias Staff Writer

Some weeks into a season already living up to its billing as a "rebuilding year," the Palomar College Comets baseball team looked for some sign of improvement in their conference opener last Thursday against the Imperial Valley College Arabs.

Taking the mound was Comet pitcher JeffFreetly, one of the few returning players from last year's squad. Though be bad failed to make it past the third inning in his last appearance, Coach Bob Vetter had high hopes.

The good news is, Freetly

pitched well, lasting seven and twothirds innings and giving up just three runs on five bits. The bad news is, the Comets lost 3-0.

Vetter lauded his team's pitching and defensive efforts, but suggested the offense lacked some punch. "We weren't swinging the bats aggressively," be said, adding, "You have to do that against that kind of pitching."

The kind of pitching be was referring to was that of Imperial Valley's Kent Messer. A Comet said, "Hedisplayedamasteryofbis curve ball and slider, at times making the opposing batters flail at the air like they were swatting flies."

He also mixed in a healthy dose

of fastballs. In the end, the scoreboard told the story: 9 innings, five bits, no runs.

As demoralizing as all the goose eggs Messer put up would seem to the Comets, Vetter chose to view it in a different light. "We ran into a real good pitcher today at the top of his game. You just have to accept that and try to bounce back the next game."

The game began rather inauspiciously. Both pitchers seemed in command of their stuff, escaping the frrst inning without giving up a bit.

Palomar looked to get some See Baseball, page 11·

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Keith Humerickhouse laces a pitch for the Palomar Comets .