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Volume 47, Number 20

DECISION '94

Tyler's Man by Six Votes •Newcomer Wins Slim Victory for ASG Presidency Daniel Kwan News Editor

In a tight race for Associated Student Government president, Merrill Tyler defeated Sue Martin by six votes in campus elections held April19 and 20.

Of the 413 student voters, the largest tum-out since 451 voters in 1989,201 students chose Tyler to Martin's 195votes.About 1.79 percent of the 23,000 student population voted.

As election results were announced Wednesday night, Tyler let out a sigh of relief after a week of campaigning.

"I knew that neither candidate would win by a landslide, but I didn't think it

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by doing the best job I can."

Winning the presidency will be Tyler's flrst ASG position.

"For being a political unknown, He has previously held leaderit meant a lot and I hope ... to ship positions in off-campus repay everyone out there by groups and currently works as doing the best job I can." anassistantinStudentServices.

Martin, who will continue -New ASG President serving as an ASG Senator for the remainder of the semester, Merrill Tyler is undecided whether she will seek one of the ASG' s remaining positions next falL would come this close," said Tyler.

"I'm so busy getting ready for flnals, Tyler, how~ver, realized he had hidden Ihaven'tthoughtmuchaboutnextyear," support. "People came out of the wood- said Martin. "I thought it was a good work supporting me and helping me any race and a great learning experience." way they could," said Tyler. "For being a Martin did contend that she will conpolitical unknown, it meant a lot and I hope to be able to repay everyone out there See ELECTION, page 8

About 1.79 percent of the 23,000 student population voted in this year's election. The voter turnout of 413 students was the second highest since 451 voters in 1989.

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Michael Russell ........................ 187 Cody Lutsch .............................. 148 VP STATE AFFAIRS

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Kelly Lupro .............................. 209 Sharon Hubbard ........................ 165 SENATORS

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Nathan Garcia ......................... 214 Christian Butler ...................... 145 Les Hubbard ........................... 145 SOURCE: Student Activities OfTice

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Campus Holds Earthly Events

Student Union Renovation in Students' Hands

•Groups Stage Earth Day'94 on Campus

•Proposal Brings $1 Fee-Hike Sara Rettus

Kristian Pope

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Editor-in-Chief

Celebrating the Earth and creating awareness to save it from the dangers of human existence was the focus of Earth Day gatherings Thursday and Sunday on campus.

Around 300 studentS and faculty gathered around the Student Union Thursday for Palomar's Earth Club sponsored event. Several · different groups welcomed to campus, including one with previous run-ins with campus officials, informed students of the Earth and handed out fliers.

Groups who attended included the Zero-Population EARTH Growth, Alpha Gama Sigma, Clearcut (For the tragedy of industrial forestry), a half-dozen vendors and group NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

While the event ran smoothly, NORML had trouble coming on campus and was asked to leave the campus during previous Earth Day gatherings.

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Wayne Armstrong, Biology instructor at Palomar shows a form of plant life alone the Arboretum to 8-year-old Alex Chimiel. Armstrong led a group of students, teachers and children on a tour of the Arboretum Thursday during Palomar's Earth Day event.

Plans to build a new Student Union have been on the drawing board since 1990. However, in years past, the 20 percent student voter turnout required to get the resolution passed has not been met. Three-quarters of the voters must approve funding for the center.

Getting the students from the classroom to the voting booth has been the largest nemesis of the renovations.

As a result this year the Associated Student Government has decided to take the voting to the classroom itself.

According to ASG Treasurer Amy Curtis, who is in charge of the voting for the proposed Student Union renovations, the decision to take the vote to the classrooms was to meet the requirement of20 percent of the student population that is needed to pass the referendum.

Students will vote on a fee referendum to pay for the Student Union renovations. The fee proposed is a $1 per unit/ hour increase beginning August of 1995.

It also would include a $10 cap per flscal year. As an example, a student who takes 6 units during next semester, that student will pay an additional $6. If the same See ASG, page 3

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CAMPUS BEAT

"KKSM is hosting a concert at Kafana Coffee in Carlsbad Saturday, April23.

Cindy Blue and Holly Dean will be performing. "

F.Y.INFO ~ New Digital KKSM Radio Launches Publicity Campaign Palomar's radio station, KKSM, is kicking off a publicity drive to make people aware of its change from the FM radio band to digital cable radio.

Last February KKSM began transmitting on Dimension Cable' s DCR channel 35B. Previously it had been carried by cable on FM 98.9.

Throughout the. month of May KKSM will be placing color ad banners on the sides of North County Transit District buses, according to Cindy Rodenhizer, KKSM's sales manager. Flyers will also be distributed announcing the change.

In addition to advertising, KKSM is hosting a concert at Kafana Coffee in Carlsbad on Saturday, April 23. Cindy Blue and Holly Dean will be performing and CDs will be given away every 15 minutes. Kafana Coffee is located at 3076 Carlsbad Blvd. and the show runs from 6:30p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Tom Hansen's theater dance workshop practices for next month's sprina: concert, "Somethine to Dance About."

NATIONAL_NEWS _[--=:;J__fro_m_the_co_ue_gePr_es_ss_erm_¡ce_ Clark U. Pays For Master's Degrees WORCES1ER, Mass. - Students who pursue four-year degrees at Clark University will be eligible for a fifth year of free tuition to complete a master's degree under a new program designed to combat the rising cost of education.

Essentially the program allows eligible students who maintain grade point averages of 3.25 or higher to receive a master's in business administration, health administration or master's degrees in other fields for the price of a bachelor's degree.

Clark University bas offered the accelerated five-year degree programs for more than 20 years. Students who opt for the programs are accepted into the master's degree programs in their junior years, begin meeting requirements in their se-

nior years and fulfill the requirements in the ftfth year.

Combined bachelor's and master's degree programs are available in biology, chemistry, eudcation,environment, technology and society, international development, physics, and business and health administration.

The waiving of the fifth-year tuition, believed to be the first program of its kind in the nation, recognizes student and parent concerns about the escalating costs of a bachelor's degree. It also recognizes that a bachelor's degree doesn't necessarily ensure professional career opportunities anymore, the university said in a news release.

The cost savings are substantial, particularly for expensive programs such as MBA degrees. MBA students at Clark can expect to save about $22,000 in tuition, room and board for the sixth year they won't need, plus the $17,500 in

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UC Davis Solicits Financial Aid DAVIS, Calif. - The University of California-Davis campus has launched a Students First campaign to solicit $15 million in private donations to fund scholarships, fellowships, student-related academic programs and other financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students.

"Students First comes at a time when the state's economic woes mean fmancial instability for many families and for the university system as well,'' said UCDavis Acting Chancellor Larry Vanderoef. "Through this campaign, we intend to bridge the gap between fees and available financial aid. We must do all we can to reduce the growing indebtedness."

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FRATSO Will Attend Sitcom in Hollywood FRATSO, Palomar's Film, Radio and Televison Student Organization will be making its semesterly trip to Hollywood to observe the taping of a network television show April 29.

This year they will be part of the studio audience for "The Nanny," a CBS sitcom still in its first season.

To go on the trip, students must sign up by April 19. The cost for the trip is $12 and includes bus fare, pizza and drinks. ¡ For more information contact Lani Fawcet-Murders, department secretary for Communications, at Ext 2440.

Benefit Concert to be Held for Ex-Palomar Student's Medical Costs The Palomar College music faculty and student performing ensembles are giving a benefit concert April24 at 7pm to defray hospitalization and medical expenses of former student Julie Almy Hall.

Hall, who graduated from Palomar with honors in 1988, was operated on in February for a malignant brain tumor. She is now at home recovering and receiving chemotherapy. Hall is not covered by medical insurance and is now faced with monumental surgery costs as well as the expense of receiving post operative medical care.

The benefit will feature the Palomar College Chamber Singers and the Brass Ensemble. The concert will be performed at Saint John's Catholic . Church, 1001 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. There is a suggested donation of $15 for individuals and $40 for families. Checks can be made payable to St John's Catholic Church and marked "Julie Hall Fund."

Scholarship Offered to Re-Entry Female Students AAUW's Poway-Penasquitos branch is offering a $200 scholarship for a re-entry female student who lives in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Penasquitos, Mira Mesa or Scripps Ranch.

Applicants need to have been out of high school or college for at least three years prior to current enrollment and must have at least a 3.0 GPA. To apply, students mustsubmit a donor application, transcript, two letters of reference and a statement about experiences since high school and future goals. Applications are due by May 2. For more information contact Palomar's Financial Aid Office.

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'~t thai point, the reasons I wanted to run no longer existed . . .even if I had ended up running, the entire year would have been spent playing power games with Sue (Martin)."

-Former ASG Executive Yice-President, Grant Marcus

Telescope Garners 15 Awards at Competition Alex Ebel Staff Writer

Steve Troop Staff Writers

Backing one of Palomar's vans into a light post in Staff Lot 7 may have been a good omen for Telescope staff members. At the statewide community college journalism competition held April 8-10, The Telescope garnered 15 awards.

The caravan to Fresno was initially delayed over an hour when its driver misjudged a light post and damaged the passage door on his van. No one was hurt, but the van was deemed undrivable by Facilities staff and a new one had to be issued.

"We may have gotten off to a rocky start, but The Telescope staff did an outstanding job in Fresno," said Susan Deacon, adviser to The Telescope. "It's good to see that our initial problem didn't inhibit our performance. In fact, the driver of the van ended up winning a top award in a category in which he bad no experience."

Fresno's annual competition,

sponsored by the Journalism Association of Community Colleges, brings together community college journalism students from more than 50 schools in California and Arizona. Workshops and competitions highlight the event, with the top schools receiving awards for journalistic achievement.

Telescope photographer Michael Bagstad received a first place plaque for his mail-in sports feature and an honorable mention for on-the-spot news photo.

Bagstad was entered at the last minute, when another staff member had a family emergency.

The Telescope received five more awards in the mail-in category: a second place award for front page layout, fourth place for general excellence, and two honorable mentions for sports news stories by Editor-in-ChiefKristian Pope and writer Christopher Holmes.

Telescope writers also did well in on-the-spot feature writing. Staff writer Mireille Samson placed second and staff writer Alex Ebel placed third in the event. Samson

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"I don'thave any idea what this is all about," Martin said in response to Marcus's allegations.

"This is outrageous. These allegations are erroneous and I am really disappointed in Grant."

Marcus said he dropped out of the election because Martin' scomments were personal and destructive.

"At that point, the reasons I wanted to run no longer existed .. .even ifl had ended up running, the entire year would have been spent playing power games with Sue," he said.

Martin said she decided to run for ASG President on Friday when she thought there were no other candidates running for the posi-

tion. She said she took a packet out on Friday afternoon and that no one knew she was running until Monday morning .

However, ICC Representative Stephen Hough said Martin had taken out a packet on Friday and that earlier she bad taken out a packet to run for ASG Treasurer.

Hough said it is against the bylaws to take out two packets at the same In a later interview, Martin said she confronted Marcus about his claims and he denied them. Martin said he told her he was resigning and dropping out of the election for personal reasons.

Martin also later denied that she bad taken a packet out on Friday,

saying she forgot she didn't take it out until Monday morning.

Marcus said he had originally backed Martin when she lobbied the body for an open senatorial seat on the ASG last semester. "I spearheaded the whole movement, spoke for her, voted for her," Marcus said.

However, thatsameenthusiasm turned her into an "egomaniac," Marcus said.

"She would overstep her bounds as Senator," he said. "She would go to the administration on behalf of the ASG without the ASG's knowledge."

Martin said she did not overstep her bounds and said Marcus made no specific allegations.

alsotookhomeafourthplaceaward for on-the-spot computer copy editing.

Staff writer Justin Sias placed second in on-the-spot critical review.

One writer was surprised he placed second in the bring-in infographic category.

"I didn't feel worthy of the award," said Greg Armstrong. "I felt many of the infographics were better than mine. I thought I

should've placed higher in (onthe-spot) advertising layout and lower on the infographic (contest)."

Entertainment editor Sarah Frederiksen received an honorable mention for front page layout and staff cartoonist Steve Troop received honorable mention awards in both mail-in editorial cartoon and on-the-spot front page layout.

Staff members stressed different aspects of the competition as being learning experiences in Fresno.

"At the competition, the staff really gets to know the meaning of the word 'deadline' because they only getonehourtowritethestory," said Daniel K wan, news editor at The Telescope.

"I think competition was secondary to the workshops," Samson said. "At the workshops, I had the chance to talk to working professionals and find out what the journalism field is really like- competitive, stressful and underpaid."

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He added that there are a variety of myths which prevent people from becoming donors, including the fear that organ removal will limit the ability for an open casket funeral. ''The explanation of organs is a surgical procedure and the donor is cosmetically closed back up," Karamzadeh explained.

Another myth is that the donor will be responsible for the cost of the donation.

"Once a doctor determines a person brain dead, and the family has to decide whether to donate or pull the plug, it is the same cost to the family," he said.

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According to OTAC, which deals strictly with the donor family, the act of donation can help with the grieving process by letting something positive (donating) come from something bad (death).

Karamzadeh, whose moth'er was the recipient of a heart transplant last year, explained that her condition compelled him to get involved with medicine. The success of her surgery also caused him to become active. ''This is the closest thing I've seen to a miracle and it gave me hope into what medicine is all about," said Karamzadeh.

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President Name: Sue Martin Major: Social Sciences Goals: Separate the positions of student trustee and ASG President, ensure accountability of student government funds, stop misuse of funds, sponsor more campus wide events, see that all policies are posted and understood by all who serve.

President Name: Merrill Tyler Major: Business Administration Goals: Reduce the high costs of books, increase availability of certain classes, pressure legislators to stop fee hikes, help clubs raise money, operate a "common sense" student government, control parking costs, serve the needs of all students.

Executive Vice-President Name: Cody Lutsch Major: Business Administration Goals: "I believe attendance is important.

Accessibility to students is vital. Organization representatives to be there for students is the key. Represent all students every time ASG spends a dime, consider how many students would be affected by the decision."

Executive Vice-President Name: Michael Russell Major: Aerospace Goals: Inform students of the opportunities, freedoms, restrictions and responsibilities before them; make it possible for students to communicate their problems and needs; make the students of Palomar the first and only priority of this college.

VICe-President State Affairs Name: Amy Curtis Major: Political Science Goals: "''To hold workshops about various bills and issues that would be a concern to comunity college students." Increase ASG involvement with USSA and CalSACC.

Senator Name: Christian Butler Major: Poitical Science Goals: "I want to see a complete revision of the ASG Constitution and by-laws in order to allow the ASG to operate more efficiently and more legally."

Year: 0~~~--------------------------------1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Stud. Pop.: 20,300 21,000 23,000 25,000 26,300 22,400 RomanS. Koenig/For The Telescope

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V"ICe-Pres. Student Events (Incumbent) Name: Sharon Hubbard Major: Recreation Goals: "I would like the ASG to be more involved with the student. Example: I have a resolution to get a cover for the electric chairs over by Health Services. I also was responsible for getting new lockers in to replace old ones."

Senator Name: Nathan Garcia Major: Physical Therapy Goals: ''More fun activities for students to relieve tension from their busy lives." Give students a greater voice in ASG.

V"ICe-Pres. Social Events Name: Kelly Lupro Major: Social Work/L.C.S.W. Goals: "I plan to have many more activities, dances, trips, contests, band showcases - anything. There is a lot of money in the social events budget that is not being spent.

That is 'our' money and should be spent on 'us. ~ "

Senator Name: Les Hubbard Major: Aerospace Goals: ...I would like the ASG to be more active." Helping students, especially at registration, with choosing classes and finding classes the fJCSt week of school.

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ENTERTAINMENT Palomar Art Students Attain National Success •Alumni make prominent carreers of skills and techniques learned in school Baldwin. It was the only exhibit of its kind of the popular "Star Wars" Staff Writer collection, even to this day.

While here, Tippett received the Former Palomar student Mark first "Celebrate Success" award by Ryden was known in the art dePalomar President Dr. George parttnent for personalizing everyBoggs. Tippett said at the time: thing with art. Backpacks, folders "This is more fantastic and actu-you name it, he personalized it. ally more meaningful than the He still personalizes things, only Academy Award. I really mean it. today be gets paid for it.

My roots are really extended from To see a sample of his work, a here." personneedsonlylookforthecover Tippett isn't the only Palomar alumnus to make it to the movies, ofMicbaelJackson' s "Dangerous" however. Jeff Hause started out as album, which Ryden painted.

When presenting the final painta cartoonist and eventually went into writing movie scripts. He wrote ing for the album cover, legend bas it Jackson took one look at the the early '80s film "Love at personalized valise Ryden First Bite."

USA Network's new anibrought with him and wanted mated series "Duckman" was to buy it right then. Legend created by Everitt Peck. He's also recalls how Ryden renot only a former Palomar art fused. student, but also a former PaloRyden is one of the many mar art instructor. In addition talented individuals to have to his work on campus, he also made his mark in the art world helped organize Spike and after attending Palomar ColMike's Festival of Animation lege. in La Jolla. His work bas been With interests ranging from seen on the cover of Time writing movie scripts to glass magazine, and many othernablowing, painting to movie tional publications. special effects, Palomar ColSeveral Palomar art stulege boasts an impressive dents have gone into the glass alumni list. sculpture business, using The man responsible for many of the skills they learned the media art for the 58th Anat school. Triad Glass was nual Academy Awards was formed by three Palomar former Palomar student Alex alumni, Bill Casper, Paul Swart. He now works for CountsandThorBueno. Their MGM as media director in glass sculptures are now sold New York. nationwide.

And speaking of Academy Palomar graduate Tim Awards, former Palomar art Lazer started his own studio student Phil Tippett has won based in Sacramento that also two of them. deals in glass sculptures. His Known for his special effects wizardry, Tippett bas re- uouckman," created by Palomar studio began as a one-manopceived Academy Awards for alumnus Everitt Peck, is a prime time eration and now has branched out with several other staff his work on "Star Wars" and cartoon on the USA network.

"Jurassic Park." He is revered world-wide as a man at the height of his field.

Tippett's interest in creating complicated miniatures dates back to his days as a Palomar student.

Art Departtnent Chairperson Val Sanders remembers when Tippett used to walk around campus with his miniatures. "Before we knew it, he'd taken his models off to Hollywood," be recalls.

Tippett returned to Palomar in November 1985 to exhibit some of the miniatures used in the "Star Wars" trilogy as a favor to then Boehm Gallery director Russ

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WrittenbyWendyWasserstein, the play won a Pulitzer Prize in 1990 and bas received a few Tony awards while on Broadway.

"While the efforts toward equality for women started way before 1965, this is Wasserstein's recoilections and reflections about ~hat happened in her lifetime," said Director Monica Walsvick.

April Thompson will portray the title role in her first Palomar performance, while Shannon Halliday plays the antagonist, Scoop. Othercastmembers include Brandy Barber (Susan), Michael Shantz (Peter), Dana DeGoes

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Art Instructor Doug Durrant believes Palomar offers an art curriculum as strong, or stronger, than four- year schools and universities.

Preparing for the future, Durrant feels schools need to keep up with the growing need for media artists.

He believes that the strength of the curriculum played a major part in former Palomar students' successes.

•Award-winning play address modern women's issues Daniel Kwan

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Palomar graduate Phil Tippet, shown here in 1985 when his collection visited the Boehm Gallery, poses with one of the figures he designed for ustar Wars." Tippet is one of many Palomar artists who have recieved national acclaim.

Durrant attributes Palomar's strong art program to the excellent staff in the graphics and art departments. Every department on campus tries to keep up with current technology. Equally, the teaching staff keeps current on which medium will be most beneficial to their students.

'The faculty is superb," boasts Durrant. "Sure, the parking lots are full, but that just goes to show the intensity of the curriculum.

There's no problem parking at some of the other schools."

'Heidi Chronicles' Women's Struggle

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Lisa, April), Melanie Wood (Becky, Denise), and Shane Mitchell (Chris, Ray, waiter, Steve).

"Heidi is a feminist trying to have it all," says Thompson of her character. "She basically wants a

career, but there's another side to her that wants a family and stability, and she struggles because ifs really hard for her to have both."

Halliday says his new role is a complete reversal from portrayal of Rev. Jim Casey in "The Grapes of Wrath" earlier this semester.

"Scoop is a chauvinistic pig, but I'm very subtle, trying to make them think I'm on their side," said Halliday.

"I'm seeing other women at the

same time, but deep down, I love [Heidi]," he said. "The reason I'm unfaithful is because I'm afraid I' II have to compete with her because she's a smart woman."

Walsvick also explained that the play's dialogue mentions current events from the past three decades.

"It's no coincidence that 1%5, the year that the story begins, is the year that the birth control pill became widely available," said W alsvick.

"With that came all of the sexual freedoms that characterized the '60s, '70s and the early '80s. This play also talks about how that freedom suddenly ends with the onsit of the AIDS epidemic."

Scenery for the play will mostly consist of a slides projected onto an upstage screen. "We're using music of the time periods and images of the years to make clear whattimethesceneistakingplace," said David Boyd, set designer and technical director.

'The Heidi Chronicles" will run at Palomar's Howard Bruebeck Theater April22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m., and April24 and May 1 performances at 2 p.m.

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New Film Puts Twist on , T he Beatles' Tale 'BackBeat' drums up new history to make fabulous film Sarah Frederiksen Entertainment Editor

While researching an assignment from the developing arm of the British Screen, writer/director lain Softley stumbled upon photographs of The Beatles during their days in Hamburg, Germany in the early 1960's. Taken by young German photographer Astrid Kirchherr, Softley realized a story was contained in those few photographs, a hunch he was later to confirm.

A phone call to Kirchherr unfolded a tremendous tale of love, life, and music.

The story begins in Liverpool where best pals Stuart Sutcliff and

John Lennon are struggling with the desire to make stars of themselves. Sutcliff, a gifted painter, is not yet ready to commit himself to a career in art.

After he sells his ftrst painting, he uses the money to buy a bass guitar and joins Lennon's recently formed band. While not much of a musician, Stuart is burning with enthusiasm and he relishes the opportunity to spend a few months living and playing with the band in Hamburg.

Klaus Voorman and his girlfriend, Astrid Kirchherr, are both leading members of the Hamburg Existentialist movement and devoted fans of a new underground rock group. Word is starting to spread quickly in Hamburg about

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this group of Englishmen who call themselves The Beatles.

A romantic obsession between Stuart and Astrid evolves, and the young bassplayer is faced with the decision that would ultimately change the course of history: eitherstay with the band at John's insistence or pursue his natural talent in art and remain in Hamburg with Astrid.

As the tale unfolds on screen, actor Stephen Dorff entrances the audience with his devilish good looks and primal charm. He becomes Stuart in every manner possible. His physical attributes along with psychological characteristics carry the ftlm's story with believable accuracy.

Sheryl Lee portrays Astrid with equal talent. Her ability to pull off an authentic German accent is remarkable, as is the on-screen chemistry with Dorff. One might actually think the two are the real Astrid

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Stephen Dorff and Sheryl Lee star as lovers Stuart Sutcliff and Astrid Kirchherr in the latest film to recreate The Beatles story~

and Stuart, young lovers.

It seems the story of The Beatles' beginning takes second place behind the love story portrayed in this fllm. If it were any other band, even a fictitious one, the plight between Astrid and Stuart would still shine.

Asifmakingaftlmaboutoneof the most influential rock bands of the century wasn't enough, the

greatest challenge was to recreate the sound which made the group so popular.

Successful again, Softly employed music producer Don Was to piece together a super-group of today's best musicians including members ofR.E.M., Nirvana, Soul Asylum, and the Afghan Wigs.

Together, these men help create this summer's best ftlm.

For The Record Sarah Frederiksen

â&#x20AC;˘Kurt Cobain's death a tragedy

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My grandmother's generation was faced with the question "where were you when Kennedy was assasinated?" while my mother endured "how did you hear about John Lennon's death?" I expect to pass on to my children the story of how I came to learn of Kurt Cobain' s untimely demise.

Cobain, lead singer/songwriter of90' s supergroup Nirvana left behind a legacy of powerful music that molded an era.

He is said to have never been comfortable with the worldly success he and his bandmates encountered. He fought hard against the mainstream, only to become a part of it himself.

Perhaps these are reasons why Cobain decided to take his life Thursday April8 in his Seattle home.

A shock to family, friends, and fans alike, the weekend which followed Cobain's suicide turned into a media frenzy. Everyone wanted to know why.

We can only speculate the enormity of his pain and depression, although one thing is for sure: Cobain's death is a symbol of the struggles the generation ofthe90'shas to face. Youdon'tneedto be a rock star to see life today as a constant strain.

A young talent with much more to share, Cobain' s life and legacy will retain a permanant part of my heart. We'll miss you, Kurt.

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OPEN FORUM

... to promote intellectual and social growth, personal and academic freedom ...

Associated Students Constilulwn Preamble

Government For The Students ...

Representation is Missing

Serving the Students Needs Angela Logan Contributing Writer

Francis T. Crowley

Chris Gleason

Open Forum Editor

Staff Writer

The Associated Student Government serves the student body in many ways most students don't realize.

There are dozens of areas where the ASG effectively serves the needs and desires of the student body.

In short, the ASG is the voice of the students.

This voice is chosen by the student population every spring, when elections are held for the 15 positions which make up the ASG. The face of the ASG represents a cultural diversity dependent mainly upon those who are elected. The turnover is consistent with that of the college population.

The most visable of functions performed by the student government is the allocation of funds to various clubs and organizations on campus. The nearly $100,000 budget which the ASG receives each year comes from bookstore profits; campus vending machines; locker rentals; 50 cents from each P.I.C. card issued and the voluntary one dollar payment made at registration.

These funds are distributed to many campus educational programs such as the speech team, the cheerleaders, KKSM, The Telescope, and the music deparunent.

The ASG also provides much of the entertainment on campus.

In essence the ASG serves as the student liaison between the college board, which actually possesses the funds before they are turned over to the ASG, and the organizations which require the additional funding for existence. The ASG is performing a valuble task for the college, in keeping track of the distribution of this funding. All students should be honored that the ASG works making these decisions as they strive to please various diametric groups of students.

One of the many duties of the ASG is to vote on how the funding should be divided between the various departments which require ASG funding. The option of having student input concerning these inatters is very important for student needs.

What many students don't realize is that most of these programs and clubs could not exist without the ASG funds.

In addition to the allocation of funding, the ASG President sits on the Board of Governors and represents many other important delegations which have a say in student policies.

The ASG has spent tremendous amounts of time establishing entertainment on campus.

The placement of video games, food vendors and the Student Union atmosphere is a result of ASG planning and hard work.

Another important task will be undertaken in the near future as the ASG begins a campaign to place a voting initiative for the remodeling of the Student Union building. This one action will affect students presently on campus and the students of future years.

The voice of the students is heard loud and clear within the halls of the administration offices. Our representatives are truly serving those who elect them and should be congratulated for there effecient labors.

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mailed to the newspaper office, TCB-1, on the northside of campus, orcall7441150, Ext2450orFAX usat744-8123.

Signed opinions are thooe of the Individual writers and do not necessarily reptesent those of 17tt Ttltstopt. Staff editorials do not reflect the views of Palomar faculty, staff, the Publications Board or the Palomar Community College Governing Board or their agents.

Palomar's ASG has drifted away from the mainstream students. Less than one percent of the student body votes in the ASG elections, and many students do not even realize that it exists.

They have grown completely out of touch, and subsequently have been focusing only upon the clubs and special interest groups on campus.

When this country was founded, the basic premise of government was to represent the entire population.

Nowadays, it is common knowledge that legislative bodies do not always cater to the majority of people, instead giving special rights and privileges to minority members of society.

Granted, most minority populations are completely justified in their complaints. They have been treated unfairly throughout the history of this country, continuing to the present day.

The problem arises when governmental bodies, such as the ASG, start pandering to special interest groups to the detriment of the population at large. This is one of the most common complaints against the representation of students here at Palomar.

The ASG receives funding not only through the optional $1 student representation fee, but also from profits at the bookstore and cafeteria. A portion of the profits is added to the ASG's budget, and then the debate begins.

In any given ASG meeting, the vast majority of time is spent deciding which clubs get what funding, with the rest of the time spent on such procedural items as roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Some of the more politically oriented clubs on campus, such as the African· American Student Alliance and WOMANOW, spend a great deal of time lobbying the ASG for more money.

The ASGneeds to realize these groups represent only a small portion of the student body.

The vast majority of students who are part-time students and may hold part-or-full-time jobs, have off-campus demands which make school activity participation impossible. For those students, the ASG has all but ignored their wishes.

Instead of spending so much time catering to special interests, the ASG should be addressing issues such as parking and tutoring to a greater nember of students.

Let the clubs and groups raise their own money. Cutting the ASG budget would lower prices in the book store and the cafeteria. Many students could use a little extra tutoring, or maybe a deparunent could get a new computer or two from the money saved.

It is impossible for a governmental body to represent a population accurately if they do not make themselves known. Technically, the ASG are accessible to the entire student body. However, if their very existence is unknown on campus, exceptto the active few, they are not performing their jobs as representatives.

Students needs can be better served in any way other than the ASG.

Editor-in-Chief............ .................................. ......................................... Kristian Pope Arts & Entertainment Editor .............................. .......................... Sarah Frederiksen Campus Beat Editor .... ............................... .......................................... Brian Wallace Copy Editor................................................................................ ....... .. .... .. .. Jim Hatch Ufestyle Editor.................................................................................John Conzemius News Editor ............................................................................ ............. ... Daniel Kwan Open Forum Editor ....................................................................... Francis T. Crowley Sports Editor .......................................................................................... Jason Singer Advertising Manager ............................................................................. Brock Halter Journalism Adviser .......................................................................... .. Susan Deacon Special Assistant .... ............... ............ ............... ........................... .. RomanS. Koenig GraphicCommunications .. ................................................... Neil Bruington, adviser; Letty Brewster, Bernice Hart, Marl< Hopkins, Jill LaGrange, Anita Spare StaH............................... Bill Arquette, Cartes Barrera, Jill Blinkey, Kelly Brewer, Peter Delgado, Alex Ebel, David Galindo, Chris Gleason, James Hatch, Daniel Kwan, Jeanne Ledoux, Uz McClaren, Kathi Renaud, Sara Rettus, Mireille Samson, Justin Sias, Greg Skinner, Steve Troop

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Letters must be typewritten (no more than 150 words) and include the author's name, major and telephone number.

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Vox Populi What is the purpose of the Associated Student Government?

Francis T. Crowley

I 0 4 0: I Owe 4 Others pro-cras-ti-nate; 1) To put off the act of tax preparation. 2) Waiting for the final moment in order to invent and place 600 unknown figures upon a government form, which in tum will place you in jeapody of living in Levenworth Penitentiary.

While preparing to do my taxes, I decided to read the information in the front of the booklet. I know no one actually reads this information, so in an attempt to help I will pass along all the juicy details which the IRS feels are the most pertinent data for tax payers to know.

The IRS has listed important questions with answers for us, the weary tax payers.

I have only listed those which are most crucial to our daily lives. Caution; these are humorous.

2) What are my rights as a taxpayer?

Answer; you have the right to pay taxes.

3) How long will it take to get my tax return? Depending upon the size of your refund and where we go for vacation, it may be a long, long time 8) Do I have to me a return? Only if you value your freedom.

9) In addition to my regular job, I bad a part-time job. Do I have to report the money from my part-time job? Refer to answer for question 8.

12) Should I use Form 1040EZ? Only if you have completed the EZ Workshop offered in 16 consecutive weekends during May, June, July, and August.

14) What's new for 1993? The fact that a Democrat is now spending your money.

15) How do I make a gift to reduce the public debt? (I told you they have a sense of humor.) Make checks payable to F. T. Crowley.

16) What free tax help is available?

You may get20 years in Leven worth. How's that for helpful information?

23) Can I substitute tax forms? Refer to answer for question 8.

24) How do I get copies of my tax returns? Go to Kinko's.

25) Do I have to me? Refer to answer for question 8.

I hope this information makes your tax preparation an enjoyable process.

My dilemma in this years preparation is whether or not I can deduct the losses I suffered from not being awarded a scholarship.

I had already spent the equivalentamount of what I expected to receive on a new stereo television. So in essence, through no fault of my own, I lost a large sum of money. Additionally, I am taking Radio and Television 110, so the expense is really tuition related.

I sent in my federal return over a month ago, but not my state return. For some reason, I always owe on my state taxes but not the federal. So I'm waiting for my federal rreturn in order to pay my state taxes. That's what I call borrowing from Bill to pay Peter.

Helen Marcum Emergency Medical Technician To get people together, and create school unity.

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Don't Let Apathy Yote The time for Associated Student Government elections has come again.

Unfortunately, the apathy for these elections will probably run as high as it has in the past. Past elections have seen about one percent of the student population vote for the positions. lbis is a shame because of the significant actions which the ASG perform.

It is apparent that most students do not know the important value of the

ASU.

As the voice of the student population to the Governing Board, the ASG transmits all student needs to the administration. Thus, any and all student needs are handled by the ASG. The ASG presently controls a budget close to $100,000. This budget effects dozens of clubs and organizations and thousands of students. Having the ability to work with these various groups gives an individual the ability to learn about politics, public relations and human nature.

Having the ability to vote on issues

of monetary nature and students rights creates the ability to learn government procedure, philosophy and business administration. The public exposure teaches poise, patience and understanding. The opportunities open friendships and associations which will last a lifetime.

There is no class on campus which can offer the experience and lessons that are offered by serving a term on theASG. For those who feel it is their right to complain about the work of others, this is your opportunity to make the changes you believe are necessary. If you have any thoughts about how your educational life should be going, this is the single greatest opportunity to form your future.

Applications and criteria for holding a position on the ASG can be obtained¡at the Student Activities Office, SU-21. All students who are concerned with their future should act on this golden opportunity.

Mike Osborne Business They're around to supposedly help us out, but I haven't seen any effects.

Richard Kennington

Business Admistration For the students to transmit their ideas. To put into action Something they want done or changed.

Make Every Day Earth Day Earth Day will be celebrated on Thursday April 21. As a pseudo holiday, this day should be considered the most important day of the year. In celebration of the planet which we live on, we attempt to put man's violations into perspective for one day of the year.

The human race has been cruel and unthinking to the environment for our entire existance. Only for a few decades have we considered the fact that we are temporarily using the surface of this planet and we must consider the future generations who will be living with our trash.

For generations, our nation has thrived on industrial growth which has shown little or no concern for the environment. Radioactivity, oil spills, smog, garbage, desertification, the elimination of rain forests, strip mining, depletion of the ozone, killing of species, toxic poisoning ...there seems to be no end.

How can we ever clean up after years of neglect? By staying active with the issues. Each and every one of us can take-steps which will help with future conditions of the planet.

Recycling is a decent idea, but precycling is even better. Why should we have throw-away products when we can design a product which has no waste. Bulk foods in the supennarket are the easiest way to perform precycling. By bringing your own container to the supermarket, another piece of trash is avoided.

It may seem like a tremendous task, but that is exactly what kind of work is needed to accomplish the reversal of man's earthly destuction.

The assignment is there. When we decide to accept the responsibility and make the effort, achievement will follow.

Let us show future generations how considerate and humane we really are. Make every day an Earth Day.

Marcia Bautista

Criminal Justice Get students involved with what's happening on campus. For student participation.

Jason Borek Business Marketing To organize events around campus.

For students to have a say in what goes on around here.

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'I ain't afraid of no glwsts' Ray Parlrer, Jr. "Ghostbusters"

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John Conzemius lifestyle Editor

Every year, thousands of tourists flock to San Diego, drawn by its temperate climate and laid-back atmosphere. After spending so much time in the cold ground, is it any wonder that the dead also share our affection for "America's Finest City?"

It is time that we, the living, acknowledgeandrespecttheghosts which co-exist with us in our city.

After all, they are people, too. Or at least they used to be.

Haunts of Old Town The best place to begin our quest is, appropriately, the oldest house inSanDiegoCounty. ''The Whaley House," located in Old Town, was constructed in February 1856 and served as not only a home but as City Hall, a church and Sunday school, a courtroom and a U.S. Post Office.

The last of the Whaley clan, Lillian, died in 1953. To this day, no members of the family reside in the house. At least, none that are still alive.

Seven years later after Lillian Whaley's death, the Historical Shrine Foundation of San Diego County opened the house to the public. It has since been authenticated by the United States Chamber of Commerce as one of the only two houses in California which is "genuinely haunted."

What does the term "genuinely haunted" mean? According to D. ScottRogo, author of"In Search of the Unknown," the following conditions are necessary: apparitions,

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mysterious cold feelings or sensa- girl named Washburn who only tions of being touched by some- makes her presence known to chilthing in tangible and other ph en om- dren, usually out on the yard.

Washburn, a friend of the longena such as lights, footsteps, ¡dead Whaley children, met her rappings, movements of objects untimely demise while running to and unaccountable odors and presjoin her friends in the back yard ences.

According to June Reading, one and was struck by a low-hanging of the fourrders of the Whaley clothesline.

Since she bas been without a House, all of these bizarre human friend for a great many occurences have happened since years, perhaps it would be a nice opening the house to the public.

Casey Howie, Whaley House gesture for children to take "young" tour guide, said the term "haunted" Washburn up on a game of hideand-seek, butdonotbesurprisedat is unfortunate, adding that in the who ends up winning. movies ghosts are often portrayed The Whaley House is located at as evil, and that the ghosts within 2482 San Diego Avenue, and is the house lean more towards Casper open Wednesday through Sunday, than "Poltergeist."

10 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Phone (619) "(The ghosts) in this house will 298-2482 for tour information. never harm anyone- never have and never will."

Hotel 'Hell' Coronado June Reading, curator and historian of the Whaley house, recalls an incident where she and a group If after a long and tiring day, of visitors to the house spotted one you are looking for a great place to of the spirits. stay, try San Diego's Hotel del "He was standing among the Coronado. crowd of people, and we watched "The Del," as it is known affechim until he began to fade. Finally, tionately by the locals, has atthere was just an outline of him tracted the attention of such celebuntilhisentirefiguredisappeared." rities as Ronald Reagan, Richard The Whaley House boasts sev- Nixon, Marilyn Monroe and John eral known ghosts. Anna and Tho- Wayne.

But maybe the best testimonial mas Whaley, the primary spirits, have been spotted in various parts comes from a guest who has been of the house, such as the study, the there a little over a century. parlor and the courtroom.

A pregnant Kate Morgan In 1964, TV Talk Show host checked into the hotel with her Regis Philbin and a friend "saw" husband in an attempt to resolve the spirit of Anna as it drifted from marital differences. Unfortunate! y the study to the parlor at approxi- for Morgan, she caught her husmately 2:30 a.m. Philbin, in ner- band with another woman. Devous excitement, immediatly dis- spondent, she went out and pursolved the apparation with a flash- chased a .44 caliber pistol and shot light. Apparantly ghosts, like vam- herself in the head under the pourpires, do not take too kindly to ingrain. bright lights. Since the incident, The spectral remains of Mornight visits to the house have not gan have been seen flickering been permitted. lights, standing in doorways and Whiletheadultvisitorsarehob- have been heard weeping in room nobbing with the elder Whaleys, 3502. children can greet the spirit of a Apparently, old loves die bard. ~----------------------~

A ghost calls it a night at the Whaley House located in Old Town.

Photo courtesy The Whaley House

The Telescope Friday, Aprill5, 1994 II

Men's Tennis Beats Mesa Into the Net • The Comet's rout Mesa 9-0 and are poised to compete in the Ojai Invitational.

Chris Gleason Staff Writer

Palomar's men's tennis team annihilated the visiting Mesa College Olympians 9-0 Wednesday afternoon under a blazing California sun.

Tim Burke, star player for the Comets, defeated Frank Heeb 6-3, 6-2. Burke went into his match coming off his first loss of the season at the hands ofGrossmont' s Gianfrocco Castellano.

"The match against Castellano was a hard loss, and I've got no confidence right now," said Burke.

"The guy I played today, though, was a pretty good player and I carne out of it with a win."

Burke had not dropped a set """ftUP~the..lQ.~s aJ!ain~t Castellano.

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force on the team~ and attributes much of the success of the team to the physical training given by Jon Cnossen, co-head coach alongside Jim Miller.

Azarmi said, "We're conditioned more than (the competition), and you can tell. I mean, look at us! We're all a bunch of fighters!"

The training includes an hour of stretching and speed exercises before practice, and wind sprints or a two-mile run afterward.

With the victory, the Comets are 13-2 (5-2) for second place in the conference and a seventhplace ranking in the state.

The two losses came at the hands of the No. 1 team in the league Grossmont.

Palomar's No.3 player HungLe lost the only set in singles play, dropping the first set 6-2. However, Le went on to destroy Terry Favish 6-0, 6-0 in the next two sets to earn the victory.

"Look at us! We're all a bunch of fighters."

-No. 4 player Sasha Azarmi No. 4 player Sasha Azarmi defeated Alfred Wallner 6-2, 6-2.

Azarmi has been a quiet but stable

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Palomar's next challenge is the Ojai Invitational Tennis Tournament. In this tournament, all teams that make it into the quarterlinal round go on to the regional tournament.

"Making it to the quarterfinals is a definite possibility."

-Head coach Jim MiUer

what players call "The Ojai".

"Usually, a team sends only its top four players, but the team has done so well this season, I'm sending all six of them. Kind of a treat for a good season. Making it to the quarterlinals is a definite possibility."

Palomar 9, San Diego Mesa 0 Palomar singles: Burke (P) Heeb 6-3, 6-2; Sealey (P) Gama 6-2, 6-4; Le (P) Pavich 2-6, 6-0, 6-0; Azarmi (P) Wallner 6-2, 6-2; Glaser (P) Nuygen 6-1, 6-3; Carter (P) Cantwell 6-1 , 6-0.

Palomar doubles: Burke-Glaser (P) Heeb-Gama 6-3, 6-7 (7-4), 6-4; Le-Sea1ey (P) Favich-Cantwell 6-0, 6-0; Azarmi-Carter (P) WallnerNuygen 6-1 ,6-4.

Quarterfinalists in the regionals go to the state tourney. Jim Miller expects good things of his team at

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says last year's state champi- when all community colleges onship Comet head football started playing for the state chamcoach and now San Diego State pionship. Since then they have been football offensive coordinator Pacific Coast Conference ChamTom Craft, "His expectations pions every year while compiling are high and he puts in more an incontestable record of325-63time than most of his peers do 2. They went on to become Southand molds his personnel into the em Regional Champions every one kind of players they need to be to of those years except one. Some of win." . those teams didn't stop at the Probably the best measuring regionals either, but went on to tool of the effectiveness of a become California State Champicoachishowoftenhisteam wins. ons three times and Runners-up Since 1978, which would be four times.

Palomar's and most other col"Ialwaysheardabouthimwhile leges first year of conference growing up," says sophomore play, his teams have· accumu- firstbaseman Jami Gabbard, "In lated a monstrous .845 winning high school we would come and percentage (525-133-3), not see them play. He has really incounting this year's conference spired me. The way he coaches leading team. makes you want to give 110 perEven more impressive are cent." their achievements since 1986, Adds Gabbard,"The way he

paints a picture of softball and the way he talks you know you can learn from him," admirable coming from a player who has played competitively for twelve years.

"He is the best coach I've ever had," says freshman pitcher JenniferOrtiz who has played the game eleven years herself. " The program has produced some very talented players. Since 1988 there have been nine CaliforniaStatePlayersofthe Year award winners. All of them have received scholarships from four-year institutionsandoneofthose, Kim Ward, isgoingtorepresenttheentirecountry in the 1996 Summer Olympics.

'That's what we are proudest about here," affirms Eldridge, "People come from all over the nation to ask for Palomar Softball players."

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Building for the Future with You In Mind

12 Friday, Aprill5, 1994 The Telescope

"Mark has pride in what he does" Ex-assistant softball coach Tom Craft

SPORTS I Say

Eldridge Spells Success for Softball David Galindo Staff Write~

So! Jason Singer Sports Editor

I have always wondered why it is that people think of athletes and other celebrities as experts on everything from politics to the newest form of birth control.

Why do people want to know what Michael Jordan or Steffi Graf think about the latest economic trends?

It seems that every time I watch "Up Close" on ESPN, with Roy Firestone, he is asking some sports star what his opinion is of the world. Why does Roy think they know all the answers?

Let me tell you Roy, many of these sports celebrities are about as educated as slugs when it comes to non- sports related issues.

Although there are some that have the educational background to know what they're talking about, many athletes and other celebrities could not name the last president I think that we should stop giving celebrities credibility on issues they have no clue about. Can you honestly tell me that you have never watched an interview on television where the celebrity was asked about some major issue, as if they were an expert?

Some people probably watch these interviews and think that the celebrities know everything.

For example, the other day Tommy Lasorda of the Dodgers said that drug abuse is a mental problem and not a disease. I don't think that Lasorda has any expert background on drug abuse. He should not be giving his opinion on a subject that could affect the way many people think.

The media is at fault for letting these people give their truly unmeaningful opinions. The media thinks that this is what the people want to hear.

Is this what you want to hear? Do you want to have someone, who has no clue about the real world, tell you how to live?

Let me tell you, we could live without some celebrity giving a bogus opinion on the ways to stimulate economic growth or how to give birth.

It all began under bleak circumstances on a spring day in 1977. Women's softball was not recognized as a collegiate sport, but was instead categorized as a club sport, back then. The team at the time was playing a doubleheader against a much stronger opponent in San Diego State.

Mark Eldridge was an assistant football coach at Palomar and the softball team had just gotten annihilated 17-0 in the first game when Tony Lynds, who was the Physical

Education chairman at the time, approached him.

"I remember it like it was yesterday," Eldridge says with a slight grin gazing up into the air like a kid watching planes in flight. "Tony came up and asked me if I would like to coach the softball team. I said immediately, 'sure'. We went on to lose the next game 1-0."

Recalling this he sits comfortably in a fold-up chair. His tanned legs are crossed while the warm aroma of sweating bodies fills the confines of the Fitness Lab. The door opens and two athletically built men

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Head softball coach Mark Eldridge, who has an .845 winning percentage at Palomar since 1978, looks on as one of his players gets ready to score a run.

walk in, both carrying on a somewhat boisterous conversation. One abruptly ends when he sees the coach and says festively, "Hey, coach." In his laid-back surf-man style Eldridge acknowledges his acquaintance with, "Hey, wild man."

Then the tall, handsome, dark and mustachioed instructor, who somewhat resembles the "McLoud" character played by Dennis Weaver, continues the casual brief interchange with the continual insertion of ''man" at the end of his sentences.

Moments apart, two women fully geared in workout' sweats and tights address him also with wide smiles. As they leave after the short chat one wishes him a good holiday weekend.

For the one-time high school football and baseball star the road to being the Comet's only collegiate softball coach has been a twisting one.

Eldridge was born and raised in San Marcos which is rather unique among the Palomar faculty. "I remember when I knew everyone in town," he says reflecting back when the dairy was the place to hang out.

Playing at San Marcos high, he was good enough as a defensive back in football to land a scholarship at Washington State University.

His first year there wasn't what he had hoped for. For starters, it was cold. Especially cold for someone who every chance be could would frequent California's waves on his surfboard. Adding to the dismay, be injured both knees while playing for the Cougars. Since sports medicine back then wasn't as technologically advanced as it is now, his football aspirations were immediately shot down.

Not wanting to give up sports entirely he decided to transfer to Long Beach State.

There he found new success at track and field at an event that would not put too much stress on his ailing knees. "I always loved the javelin," says the athlete who was able to develop the talent possible to finish third in what was then the Pacific Coast 2A Conference.

This same winning desire follows him everywhere he goes, especially as a softball coach. "Mark has pride in what he does," See Eldridge, page II

Swim Team Strokes to Impressive Victories Over Mesa David Galindo Staff Writer

Both the men' sand women's swim teams circled around their most recent opponent last Friday defeating San Diego Mesa by scores of 151-79 and 171-98 respectively.

The men were propelled by the dominant swimming of teammates Brad Casper and

Naoki Ando, both of them coming out victorious in two of their individual events and both were also key members in the team winning the 400 medley relay. ''We'rereallycomingaround,"saidmen's coach Jem McAdams, "A lot of guys did season best times in adverse weather conditions. It is a good indicator that we will do well at the end of the season."

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Chris Beauchamp freestyles in Palomar's 151-79 victory over San.Diego Mesa

McAdams explained that a strong latterseason performance would be needed so that the team could resume their second place 4-1 conference position behind state power Orange Coast College.

Casper fmished ftrst in the individual medley and 200 backstroke events while Ando did the same in two freestyle events, the 50 and the 500.

'Those were decisive swims, he was really pushed," said coach McAdams referring to Ando's performance, "He is an experienced swimmer to know what be bas to do to be victorious."

Other first place performances were delivered by Derek Ott in the 200 freestyle, Trevor Grimm in the1 000 freestyle and Paul Sudduth in the three meter diving competition.

"It was a good win for him," McAdams said of Sudduth, 'The guy be dove against bad beaten him a couple of times this year."

The women's swim team was steered by several strong individual performances by Chelsea Richardson, Kristen Nye and Aimee Leppien who each won two of their events.

Richardson was without a doubt the most

outstanding among the three. She finished first in the 50 freestyle (26.53), 50 butterfly (29.04) and the100 freestyle (59.30).

While Nye came in ftrst in two events, the 100 backstroke and the 100 individual medley, teammate Leppien did the same in the 200 individual medley and in the 100 butterfly.

Japanese native Toshi Iso and Agatha Morgan glided into ftrst place fmishes in one event each. lso won the 50 backstroke and Morgan had victory in the 50 breastroke.

Morgan, Leppien, Nye and Richardson's 200 medley relay team, yet again, finished in front of the overmatched opponent. This keeps them undefeated for the year as a relay team.

"Every school has challenged them but they couldn't beat them," said women's coach Patti Waterman of the relay core, "We were expecting much better competition from them (Mesa)." ¡ Waterman said that their opponent was without two of their key swimmers granted.

Their win over their conference rival pushed them up into a rare four-way tie in second place at 3-2.