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Volume 49, Number 20

Voters pick Arrezola as new ASG president • Student government secretary wins by 69 votes, looks to fill senate vacancies Suzette Clark

The winner is...

A total of312 Palomar students, or 1.4 percent of the 23,000 total student population voted in the spring ASG election.

Only one position Arrezola was contested.

President

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Berenice Arrezola ................... 155 David Espinoza .......................... 86 Victoria Maddock........................ 70

VP of State Affairs

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Xavier Corona ........................... 201

VP of SOCial Affairs

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Erica Olvera............................ 204

Treasurer

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Carolyn Livingston ................... 172

ICC Chairperson

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Jennifer Schmidt ..................... 180 Source: 1\SG

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Berenice Arrezola exclaimed in disbelief and pleasure when she was named the Associated Student Government president for the 1996-97 school year April 24.

"I am shocked," said Arrezola, with supporters at her side, "and I am thankful that students voted for me."

Arrezola defeated opponents David Espinoza and Victoria Maddock by taking 50 percent of the 312 votes cast by the student body April 23-24.

Arrezola's campaign stressed her background as ASG secretary, her experience working with the Student Activities Oftice, and her knowledge of Robert's Rules of Parliamentary Procedure.

Arrezola stated that her first priority would be to solicit the candidacy of presidential opponents Victoria Maddock and David Espinoza for executive vice president in the fall 1996 election. She also stressed the importance of encouraging more students to run for the six vacant senate seats.

Jim Bowen, director of student activities, said Arrezola would preside over her first ASG meeting May 15. The new ASG ofticers will have the summer off, until the Saturday

See ELECTION, Page 4

Tutors hold regional conference at Palomar Pow-Wow draws 2,000

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DatT)'I Growingthunder competes in the men's Uf'ancy Dance" competition at the Native American Student ADiance's 13th annual Pow-Wow.

Angela A. Logan Opinion Editor

Palomar College's Tutoring Center hosted the regional conference of the Association for California College Tutor and Learning Assistance April 20 in the Student Union.

Groups came from as far away as Victor Valley College in Imperial Valley, to nearby California State University, San Marcos for a total of 17 colleges.

According to Byron Gibbs, director of tutorial services, the purpose of these conferences is "to share learning and tutoring strategies, and to inspire and support each other."

It is also a chance for the directors and coordinators to network as well as plan for future events.

According to James Jackson, a math, economics and accounting tutor for Palomar College, it is important to meet with tutors from other areas to learn new techniques for tutoring students more effectively. After one break-out session, Jackson said, ¡'I learned to

"I learned to identify linear and non-linear thinkers. This will help me choose the correct style of tutoring for each student."

-James Jackson Math economics and accounting tutor identify linear and non-linear thinkers. This will help me choose the correct style of tutoring for each student."

According to Gibbs, tutors choose thesessions they think will be the most beneficial to their specific fields of interest, as well as areas they feel they need to brush up on. "I learned how to get everyone's involvement during group tutoring sessions by encouraging shy people to participate, and to ask openended questions," said former Palomar stu-

See TUTORS, Page 4

Jenni Kendall Feature Editor

Palomar's Native American Student Alliance and American Indian Science and Engineering Society held their 13th annual Pow-Wow in the Dome Apri120, attracting more than 2,000 people from throughout North County.

Palomar's Pow-Wow consisted of dance and drum contests, guest speakers, and giveaways. David Whitehorse, from the Lakota tribe, was the master of ceremonies.

A Pow-Wow is a "communal celebration" among North American Indians, varying in length from a day to a week or more, according to the NASA/AISES PowWow program. Pow-Wows are characterized by dancing, traditional tribal dress and displays of arts and crafts.

The word ''Pow-Wow" comes from the

Algonquian language and means, "he dreams," which members of NASA believe suggests communication with the dream or spirit world. Pow-Wows had their origin in religious ceremonies and some Pow-Wows are still religious, the program stated.

Native Americans believed that prayer, dance, and song commemorated the dead, expelled sickness, celebnited manhood, renewed friendshfps, and expressed hope for a lasting peace. Speeches, games, pipe smoking, and gift-giving also characterized Pow-Wows.

Modem day Pow-Wows continue to reinforce tribal identity and promote tribal solidarity. The Pow-Wow is also a time to meet new people, and visit with relatives and friends, according to NASA president Syndi Ladd, who wrote the program.

See POW-WOW, Page 5

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CAMPUS BEAT F.Y.INFO _ _ Palomar celebrates '50 years of style' Palomar's fashion design and merchandising students will be holding a spring fashion show on Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union .

The theme of the show, "Fifty Years of Styfe," was designed to coincide with Palomar College ' s 50th anniversary. The show will feature fashions from the past 50 years as well as trends for the upcoming century.

Tickets are on sale for $6, while admission at the door will be $8. Tickets can be purchased at the Howard Brubeck Theatre box office. Funds raised from the show will help support Palomar' s fashion and design merchandising program. For inforrnation, contact Rita Campo at 744-1150ext. 2349.

Patrons of Palomar sponsor plant sale Ralph W. Lincoln I Th•

During "I'm Going to College" day, fifth graders from Alvin Dunn Elementary School experimented _with an art display at the Boehm Galley. One hundred thirty students participated in the April 19 event. See story on page 5.

White House proposes large Pell Grant increase The Clinton administration has proposed what it calls an "unprecedented" increase in the Pell Grant program for 1997 despite lingering disputes between the White House and Congress on education funding for the current fiscal year.

The administration ' s 1997 education budget plan recommends a maximum Pell Grant of $2,700, up nearly $400 from current funding. "We are requesting the largest increase in the maximum grant in more than 20 years," Secretary of Education Richard Riley said in presenting the budget March 19. The plan also would provide grants to 155,000 more students than in 1995, he said.

Fast-approaching deadlines have forced Congress and the White House to begin

working on next year's budget without an with only moderate cuts in spending.

Aside from the Pell Grant increase, the agreement for the current fiscal year.

As the White House unveiled its 1997 budget plan includes: fiscal year budget, the Clinton administra• A I 0 percent increase in college work/ tion and GOP leaders remained mired in a study funds to $679 million . This is part of budget deadlock for fiscal year 1996, which · the administration's plan to increase parbegan Oct. I . Both parties are seeking a ticipation in the work/study program from small-to-moderate increase in the current 700,000 students to I million students Pell maximum of$2,340, but cannot bridge within five years.

• $130 million in Presidential Honor larger disputes on achieving a balanced Scholarships, a new program that would federal budget within seven years.

Riley has maintained that any plan to offer a one-time $1 ,000 grant to students balance the budget should not be done at who finish in the top 5 percent of their the expense of key education programs. high school classes.

"What we cannot do is close the budget • A tax break allowing families to dedeficit by creating an education deficit," duct up to $5,000 in college tuition exRiley said of the 1997 plan, which pro- penses. This amount would increase to vides for a seven-year balanced budget $10,000by 1999.

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• University of California, Berkeley May 1 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• California Polytechnic State University •. San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly, SLO) . May 1, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

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• University of California, San Diego (UCSD) May 16 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Transfer Center summer hours will begin May 27 through Aug 2: Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and closed on Fridays.

PATROL BLOTTER Compiled from Campus Patrol reports Wednesday, April 10 Petty Theft: A student was cited for using a stolen parking perrnit in Lot 5.

Tuesday, April16 Fender Bender: A student backed her van into a parked car while backing out of a parking space in Lot 5. Both cars sustained minor damage.

Injured Student: A woodshop student cut his hand on a table saw in T-16. There was a deep cut to his index finger and superficial cuts to the ring and pinky finger of his right hand .

Missing Computer: A Mac 185 computer was discovered missing from SU-29. The estimated value is $2,000.

Wednesday, April17 Petty Theft: A student's backpack was stolen from the third floor of the library. The backpack was found later, but an English 50 book was missing.

Petty Theft: A student's backpack was stolen from a study cubicle in the library. It ~as found later, but several items were miSSing.

Hit and Run: A student's car was scraped on the left side from the rear bumper to half the length of the door in Lot 12.

The Patrons of Palomar College are inviting surrounding communities to help celebrate Palomar's 50th Anniversary by participating in their annual Plant Sale, May 15 and 16.

The proceeds from the sale will help fund scholarships and the beautification of the campus. The sale will take place in front of the Dome from 8 a.m. to I p.m. on May 16. The sale will include a variety of plants, including: patio plants, indoor plants, bouquets of fresh flowers, cacti and succulents, bedding plants, shrubs, fruit and citrus trees. All plants and flowers were donated by North County nurseries and growers.

The Patrons of Palomar will also host a bake sale during the event which will feature a variety of donated baked goods .

For more inforrnation, contact Jennifer Lebedeff at 471-7541 or Dorthy Kalicki at 940-1006.

Old Town passes the Olympic Torch The Olympic Torch will pass through San Diego, Sunday April 28. Celebrating the spirit of competition and international goodwill, the 1996 Olympic Torch passes through Old Town State Historic Park at approximately 7:30 p.m. as part of the official Olympic Torch Relay.

The park will host several events in conjunction with the relay, celebrating the parks Spanish, Mexican and American heritage. "Fiesta Americana" is scheduled from noon to 8 p.m. There will be several stages set up for perforrnances. The entertainment will continue on the Rancho El Nopal's stage from 6 to 9 p.m. with strolling mariachis and Andean music from Tinku.

For information about performance and parking contact the Old Town State Historic Park Visitor Center at 220-5422.

Workshop teaches how TV is produced The Palomar College Educational Television Workshop will present "A Class Act: Producing a TV College Course" May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. in room P-33 .

The presentation will include a tour of the television studio and a glance at its equipment. Spectators will observe the production techniques and delivery methods. The audience will participate in a screen test and listen to the telecourse faculty tell success stories. Food and refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Marlene de Leon at 7441150 ext. 2433.

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Students explore 'network with nature' at Earth Day • Local community, Earth Club, entertainers gather to celebrate environmental awareness Carla Mays Staff Writer

A network between nature and human beings was developed at Palomar's Earth Day on April 17.

Multiculturalism and unity were major themes of Earth Day. The event included drum routines and dancing put on by community members.

Cal State University San Marcos ' visiting professorofethnomusicology from the University of Ghana, Dr. William Anku and his African Ensemble, made up of students from Palomar, CSUSM , University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University , drummed and danced with various African instruments. At one point in their performance they asked audience members to take part in an African friendship dance.

Aztec dancers brought the long history of their relationship with the earth through colorful pageantry and story-telling. Palomar's Native American Student Association introduced their Pow-Wow with an all-male ensemble call-and-response chant session.

Earth Day also featured speakers from various departments on campus including philosophy and social sciences. Philosophy instructor Jim Booman gave a lecture on our part as humans in a global society.

"Eating lower on the food chain and living more simply will add to the world longevity," Booman said.

Gene Sager,associate professor of behavioral sciences, dressed in a robe as a "reincarnated St. Francis," and performed his own Italian St. Francis act which brought laughs from the crowd.

Rick Kratcoski, maintenance supervisor also discussed how the Palomar Recycling Program got under way in 1991. Kratcoski started the program after attending a recycling conference. He modeled Palomar's program after CSUSM. CSU started their program with $60,000. Kratcoski started Palomar ' s with nothing.

According to Kratcoski,the program now saves the college nearly $1 million in trash pick up, and generates over $3,000 in revenue. These funds go into student work-study programs and recycling equipment, such as recycling bins in the Student Union, according to Kratcoski.

Palomar recycles cans, glass, plastic, cardboard, paper, wood and asphalt. Kratcoski has incorporated court workers [orange ves t workers] who serve out community service hours searching through recyclable goods and categonzmg them by color, texture and s1ze. so the goods can be utilized .

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He noted that the brown picnic tables around campus are made from recycled plastic drink containers.

"It's really a shame that more people are not interested in the environment in which they live. Today of all days students should be taking part," said Kratcoski.

Students attending the event expressed satisfaction with the program, although there was some criticism of Earth Day's organization. Because of fears that the drumming would interrupt classes, the location of the event was moved from the Student Union to the Clock Tower. According to some students in attendance, this caused some confusion.

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Student wins top academic award Jennifer Rader Staff Writer

Dawn McMurray is an inspiration to her fellow Palomar students.

McMurray, a psychology major, was recently chosen to represent Palomar in the AllUSA Academic Team Competition after submitting an extensive application and writing essays. Also, an evaluation of her academic career was conducted by the judges.

McMurray is not the typical college student. She is 37 years old and has worked as a blacksmith, horse trainer, Army contractor and book distributor, amongst other endeavors.

Currently, she is president of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Palomar and has a 4.0 grade point average.

McMurray said she was "truly honored" to be selected to represent Palomar at the competition.

This is the first time a Palomar student has competed in the event.

Approximately 106 community colleges across California participated this year. The competition has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to the ftrst 80 team winners.

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legeAcademicTeam.McMurray described the luncheon as "a great experience."

McMurray is extensively involved in laying the groundwork for building a volunteer force for the tutoring program. and eventually offering tutoring for evening students.

According to McMurray, she used to ditch class as a kid, and go to museums or to the library to read. Although she was susMcMurray pended for skipping class in high school, she did not let that discourage her. Determination is the key to achieving a goal. she said.

Involvement in improving Palomar for future students is foremost on McMurray's to-do list before she graduates.

Another project she has been working on is establishing an honors-level study program like four-year universities offer.

McMurray's uitimate educational goal is to be a psychology professor.

She has already been accepted to University ofCalifornia, Davis, and Washington University. She has also applied to Stanford and Harvard.

ELECTIONS:

Four senators elected in race

Continued from Page 1 before the fall semester, when they will attend a retreat.

"We will meet at the retreat to go over the Brown Act, the constitution, and by-laws," said Bowen, "Some committee appointments can be made, setting goals and objectives for the year."

Other new ASG officers who will attend the retreat are Xavier E.

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Corona, Erica 01 vera, Carolyn Livingston, and Jennifer Schmidt.

Four of the I 0 senate seats available were filled by Scott Tyler, Angela Alvarado, Shawna Parkhurst, and Ruby Carte.

After the April 17 ASG meeting, Bowen had predicted that voter turnout would would reach the 450 mark. Although turnout did not reach that point, it did increase by

57 percent.

Senator Lisa Aldrin, who was credited with the increase, said that she learned a lot, and would be leaving additional recommendations for her predecessor to help things run better.

"Jim Bowen and I are putting some notes together to help the elections next year. This has been a very educatiomil experience" said Aldrin.

Tutors put on plays during conference

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dent and University of California, San Diego math tutor Mansi Jani.

Tutors also learned skills that will help them beyond their college years. "I learned how to apply my experiences as a tutor in the real world," said UCSD math tutor Aracely Williams.

In addition to the sessions, entertainment was provided by comedian Tony Scaduto, singer/guitarist Ken Sprinkle, and the Palomar College Tutoring Center Players, led by senior English tutor Provvidenza Scaduto. Other players included Marcos Soto, Jackson, Brooke Bowden, Ben Kinney and Jeanne Schutze.

A CSUSM representative gave a tour after the tutoring conference for those interested in seeing the campus.

The next tutoring conference will be held in San Diego sometime in March 1997.

The Tutoring Center is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Center is closed Fridays. Only group tutoring is allowed on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Fifth graders from San Marcos' Alvin Dunn Elementary School look on as Rose Goehner, an art major, explains glass blowing techniques. The children spent the day attending classes at Palomar as part of a program designed to introduce young students to their potential opportunities.

Fifth graders 'go to college' as part of Palomar program Kris Gest Staff Writer

One hundred-thirty fifth-grade stude nts from Alvin Dunn Elementary School m San Marcos participated in Palomar's ''I'm Going to College" project April 19.

The program was designed to instill in yo ung local students belief in their potential as college students.

The program also works to introduce young students to opportunities at Palomar College. It was developed by the California Association of Student Financial Aid Adm in istrators and sponsored by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) in conjunction with the Palomar College Foundation . The students were on campus from 9:30a.m. to 4 p.m.

This approach is different from other early awareness programs in that it targets fifth-grade students.

Other projects focus upon junior high high school students. accordmg to Donna Tyler, financ1al aid

EARTH: Continued from Page 3 One of the event organizers, Susan Sweeney of the Earth Club, said she was disappointed with the student turnout at the event. She speculated that the move may have cost the event some visitors.

Hankton said, "All of our speakers and performers came out on short notice and provided their services fornextto nothing- it's a shame this is going on."

"Wehadtomove because [the Student Activities Office] said the drumming wastoo loud and would disturb classes in ~ession," said Hankton.

Last year's Earth Day was held at the Clock Tower, and the ASG's more recent SpringFest event was held at the Clock Tower with various musical acts including alternative rock.

SDG&E provided the students "/didn't think the students with a special ''I'm Going to College" backpack that also had an would take such an interest assortment of items inside such as a in dead animals."

T-shirt, pencils, and a sun visor with the logo "Building a Community of -Donna Tyler Learners" printed on it.

After visiting the Life Sciences Financial aid administrator department and viewing the remains of a baby pig that were to be dissected, Tylersaid,"ldidn 't think the administrator.

Susan Potts , a substitute students would take such an interest teacher for Alvin Dunn School, in dead animals." The students were said the program was beneficial also exposed to "real" college because 1t "lights a fire in the classes such as chemistry, oceanogstudents by show ing college in a raphy, school success and concentration. positive and fun light."

As a precursorto the day's events, Incorporated into the day were a variety of events. Each student . every Alvin Dunn student who exhad their picture taken for a Palo- pressed an interest in the program mar College student identifica- was required to write an essay outtion card. They also took an ex- lining why college is important.

The project began several months tensive tour of the campus including the bookstore, Boehm Gal- ago in the students' own classrooms lery, the Life Sciences Depart- with various activities such as comment, the Howard Brubeck The- pleting a mock admission and fiatre and Palomar's radio station, nancial aid application to Palomar College.

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POW-WOW: NASA event promotes 'living legacy ' Continued from Page 1 "We are the (iving legacy of our race, and it is important for us to maintain the Pow-Wow as a symbol of our identity," wrote Ladd in the program.

"By re-enacting the Pow-Wow we preserve our tradition of sharing, hosp itality , and generosity.

We also pay respect to out forefathers, elders, families, veterans, friends, and events from our history," continued Ladd .

The official start of Palomar's 13th annual Pow-Wow was called the "Grand Entry," when spectators stood and removed their hats. Dancers entered a circle in full regalia.

The circle is an important part of the Pow-Wow because in a circle there is no one lesser or greater than another, the program stated.

The Grand Entry is not an ancient custom. Some tribal leaders feel it is an imitation of the old rodeos and Wild West shows where participants paraded around in their

show costumes.

In today's Pow-Wows, the Grand Entry is an importaill part so contestants can display their regalia and show that they are ready on time, the program said.

Durin g the Grand Entry, dancers filed in behind the Color Guard and Flag. Indian Veterans of wars come first, followed by the PowWow princesses, who represent the people's virtue and morals, according to the program .

When the Grand Entry song concluded the was a flag song, which was followed by a blessing of the gathering. After that, the eagle staff and the American Flag was posted, then the dancing began .

According to Ladd, "NASA is extremely thankful for the support and help offered by the staff of Palomar College's American Indian Studies Department, NASA chapter advisors, Associated Student Government and the Inter-Club Council."

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6 ENTERTAINMENT

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Your weekly dose of tech no -ranting Compiled by Brian Wallace Faster than you can say "Ka-BOOM!" someone has developed a Unabomber computer game. "Catch the Unabomber" is a freeware program for Windows 95 in which the user chases a hooded Unabomber across the country with a mouse trying desperately to click on him before he sends off yet another pipe bomb. Point your web browser to si Iver. ucs. indiana.edu/- Ocffl.

Juno, a program which gives anyone with a computer and a modem access to freelnternet e-mail (mentioned two weeks ago in this here column ) is finally available after a nine-month beta testing period. For your free copy, call (800) 654-JUNO. Sorry, Mac-weenies, this little gem is available for Windows systems.

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Alexander Hays {left) is Macbeth and Tom Peters is his comrade Banquo in the Performing Arts Department's production of William Shakespeare's Scottish tragedy, "Macbeth." Thl;! play opens April 26 in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.

altculture.com. "An A-Z guide to the '90s -underground, online and over-the-counter." is a new pop culture reference available on the web (www.altculture.com) or in your local bookstore for 18 bones.lt' s got entries everything from "Absolutely Fabulous" to '"zines."

Next year, George Lucas plans to release an updated version of the film classic "Star Wars." This year, his company Lucasfilm, Ltd., is releasing its stormtroopers upon the World Wide Web to rid it of unofficial Star Wars web sites run by fans of the movie trilogy. On Aprill3,Jason Ruspini,curatorof one of the largest such sites (force.stwing.upenn.edu :800 I /-jruspi n i/ starwars.html) was contacted by a Lucas film representative and told that if he didn't take his page down, he'd face a lawsuit for using the company's trademark logos and " intellectual property."

Microsoft, in its undying plan for domination of the Internet, has released Microsoft Mail and News, a free combo program for sending and receiving Internet mail and Use net news (www .microsoft.com!ie/platform/ imn.htm). It's still in beta and missing some features, but one can expect both the media and the mind washed to "ooh" and "ahh" over it, despite its obvious shortcomings and inconveniences.

Last week Microsoft also unveiled a new public Usenetserver(msnews.microsoft.com) containing news groups devoted to the discussion of Microsoft software and hardware.

Apparently, this will replace their Compu$erve forums.

Can you believe that Palomar still has no access to the Internet for its students? Sure, maybe if you join the ASG or take the Intro to the Internet course, you' II get a little-but for Joe Student there's zip. Could it be because of Palomar's less-than-ideal connection through CSUSM (which is rumored to have serious security flaws)? Could it be because it would be too expensive and complicated to set up a computer lab? Could it be because the administration doesn 'trealize how important Internet skills are and how much research can be done on the 'Net (besides looking at naked pictures and learning how to assemble pipe bombs)?

'Macbeth' meets 'Mad Max' • Palomar's new production of classic Shakespearean tragedy breaks mold with futuristic theme, costumes and acting style Kate Nelson Co-EdiiOr in Chief

The Performing Arts Department's new production of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" looks like a theatrical version of "The Road Warrior.:' It could be the set, which has a grimy, industrial feel , with discarded appliances and shopping carts laying around a bleak landscape. But it's also the play ' s attitude.

Instead of regal finery, Macbeth wears a black leather get-up . And instead of swords, his guards carry assault weapons.

Director Pat Larmer said that the futuristic theme was just a way of updating Shakespeare's nearly 400 year-old play. "(The post-apocalyptic theme) was a way to try to look at the play in a fresh light rather than just repeating over and over again the way it's been done before," Larmer said. "My hope was that the actors would look at the dialogue and their characters in a different way. This particular going into the post-apocalyptic thing, the idea that the world is falling apart has certain elements that I think are essential to the play."

Alexander Hays, who portrays Macbeth, said that the preparation for his role is a little different than it would have been had this production been traditional.

"I have to get into a different mindset.

Since the play is set in post-apocalyptic times, i it's more extreme, and there's more harshness with the words," Hays said. " Hays said he thinks this production is more 1 accessible. "The production should reach audiences better, and make people watch because it's visually appealing."

Brandon Pritchard, who portrays Macduff, one of Macbeth's rivals, said that he liked the post-apocalyptic theme because the cast 'Yas given more liberty with their roles. His character has purple and green spiked hair.

"There's a little bit more freedom to your character, when you do (the play) this way.

It's a lot more flexible this way. And costumes add a lot to your character. It was really

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Lisa Roth portrays Lady Macbeth in Palomar's production of "Macbeth."

HWe're trying to remove as many barriers between audiences and what's being said on the stage."

-Pat Larmer Director of Macbeth

hard to get into character beforehand, but now that we've got these gnarly costumes, it's a lot easier," Pritchard said.

Chris Kueberth, who portrays Young Seward, said that though there are many differences, the post-apocalyptic theme is still Shakespeare.

"Shakespeare was written as a piece of work that can be done at any time. It was

concerns of his day, but the way he wrote it, you can actually take that and put it into any era of time. The play itself is about someone who comes to power and starts to rule his country badly. Who hasn't heard that story?"

Kueberth said.

Nikyta Palmisani, who plays Witch Number Two, said that the hardest part about her role was making the witches less campy than they have been portrayed in other productions of "Macbeth." "(The hardest part was) taking it seriously.

Being really honest with the witches that have been done continuously and continuously.

We tried to make it more street wise. I watched my cat, and remembered the Maori from New Zealand. and their intimidating looks. And tried to think my lines in a New York accent," Palmisani said.

Larmer said that he's also trying to make "Macbeth" more accessible to people who might not be fans of Shakespeare.

"We're trying to remove as many barriers between audiences and what's being said on the stage. I think that often the Shakespearean or Elizabethan delivery we've come to associate with Shakespeare elicits the 'awe' response, and I'm to going to do my best to stay away from that. I want the actors to deliver it in as natural a manner as possible," Larmer said.

He said that he wanted to get to the core meaning of the play, and not get caught up in the language.

"It's a difference in approach to the language, we aren't using accents. It was very difficult for them to do that. But I think in that sense it was successful because they had to think of the meaning of the lines rather than the music of the lines. There's a lot of music in Shakespeare, and if people want to listen to music that's fine, but we were more interested in the meaning of the lines," Larmer said.

"Macbeth" starts its run April 26 at 8 p.m. in the Howard Brubeck Theatre. It continues April27, May 2, 3 and 4 at 8 p.m ., and the last performance is May 5 at 2 p.m. For tickets, or more information, call 744- 1150, ext. 2453.

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Amorphis: old lyrics, fresh sound

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Justin Ponsor Staff Writer

Amorphis. while remaining Finland's most acclaimed (I really hate this term)-"metal"-band, has yet to receive the atten ti on it deserves here in the U.S. "Elegy," their third full-length re lease on Relapse Records, is full of spell-binding melodies and memorable songs that showcase the band's creativ ity and willingness to experiment. The distorted guitar sections and the g uttural voice of vocalist/guitarist Tomi Koivusaari toss them into the " metal " section of the stores. However, most of the sounds on "Elegy" defy that categorization, drifting out into uncharted territories. Like the word from which their name is derived, amorphous, this band's music has no definitive form or shape to successfully label it.

When I first popped the CD into the player, I thought to myself. "Ho-hum ... here comes more heavy metal..." but the opening to "Better Unborn" sounded nothing at all like the ch ugging gui tar riffs, thunderous percussion parts, and cheesy lyrics about death and gore that I was expecting. Instead. I heard swirling. synthy psychedelia and tasteful beats behind a Middle-Eastern sounding guitar part. "Perk," perked my ears. "This is different."

Of course. the pace of the song picked up a little and a more distorted guitar came in. but the song retained its melodic navor and not only kept me interested, but made me eager to hear the next track, "Against Windows." Now when I use melody and heavy metal in the

same sentence, I always picture teased hair. leather pants, and other assorted "butt-rock" type cliches, but Amorphis is far from that; they don't sing about singing rock 'n' roll, or rocking all night, or any of that other nonsense. Honest. They took all their lyrics from a book of thousand-year-old Finnish poems called The Kanteletar-cons before that Def Leppard thin g ever happened. The ancient lyrics complete the setting for the "other time and place" feel of their music. Let me put it this way: if there were a "metal" band in the place where Conan did all ofhis epic advent ure stuff, it would be Amorphis.

The only argument a mainstream-wh a tever that mea ns nowadays-m usic listener might have against this album is the growling/dog-barking type vocals

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It's been a little more than three years since Unwritten Law was the opening band for then-unknown Green Day at SOMA's old waterfront location.

Since then, they have watched Green Day go on to superstardom on the strength of songs much like their own. Now, the Poway pop-punk foursome is making some noise of their own with the ir major label debut "Oz Factor" on Epic.

The a lbum , produced by Bad Religion's Greg Graffin, is full of the catchy ''I'm really angry or confused, but thi s song is really upbeat" commerc ial punk that all the kids (not to mention radio stations and record labels) are going ga-ga over these days.

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day ... yeah!"

Match that with some killer guitar playing, a breakneck drumbeat and you've got what could be the next ·'Buzz Clip" on MTV .

In fact, the same could be said for just about all of the other tracks as well.

"Shallow" and "Suzanne" are two re-recordings which originally appeared on their Red Eye Records release " Blue Room ." These tracks really show what a difference a professional recording studio a nd a lot of production can do to a song .

These guys have the potential to be big, but then, you knew that.

Especially if you've seen them live. They play great, they write good songs and lead singer Scott Russo has charisma up the yingyang.

This new album shows growth and maturity and is every bit true to what the guys have been doing all along. Those who would be shouting "sellout" should think again.

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'The Last Supper' not easy to stomach Eric Jones Staff Writer

"The Last Supper" is a comedy that involves five graduate students, who happen to be liberal , and want to make a difference in the world.

But, they think that making a difference in the world means killing off people who have views they don't agree with.

Director Stacy Title put together a somewhat unknown cast for her feature film debut, including Cameron Diaz ("The Mask"), Annabeth Gish ("Mystic Pizza"), Ron Eldard ("ER"), Jonathan Penner ("The Naked Truth") and Courtney B. Vance ("The Preacher's Wife.")

The movie started as a calm story about the five students who have a weekly dinner party where they invite one person who isn't part of

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Almost the entire movie took place in the dining room and quickly got strange when a Desert Storm veteran showed up to one of their weekly dinner parties. He argued with the five that he wouldn't have

stopped Adolf Hitler from killing millions of people if he could go back in time. Minutes into the argument the five were yelling at the man , so he pulled a knife on one of the students. In self- defense, another student killed the vet by stabbing him in the back.

That was the beginning of the downward spiral of a pointless plot that saw about a dozen more dinner guests get killed.

The movie was so predictable that one knew the students were going to kill every person they invited over for the dinner party, and they would laugh at the person who was just about to die . To glamorize killing is one thing, but "The Last Supper" tries to make killing funny, and doesn't succeed at all.

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8 OPINION

Friday. April 26. 1996

OPINION Candidates are not true choices

Some writers use strange forums A wise author once wrote, "If you can read this, you're constipated."

Unfortunately, the piece never made it into the mainstream media.

I found it strategically scrawled near the bottom of a toilet stall door in a men's room at Palomar College.

But the location of this writer's work didn't make his message less valid. In fact, the writer got his message- however perverse it was - across more effectively than most.

Why? Because he was clever and to the point.

I can think of at least one writer who has something to learn from bathroom graffiti.

For the sake of privacy, we'll just call him Ned. Ned doesn't like technology or modern society, so some time ago he decided to start a revolution. After learning that sending mail bombs to university professors doesn't spark any revolutions, Ned turned to writing. In attempting to sway people to his cause, he wrote about 35,000 words.

Unfortunately for Ned, a recent poll revealed that not many Americans have read his work.

Another poll reportedly did reveal, however, that about 90 percent of Americans have read the bumper sticker that says, "Support your local Scottish Dancer."

So what do Scouish Dancers and bathroom graffiti artists understand that Ned doesn't?

People have short attention spans. As a result, bumper stickers and graffiti have a far more profound effect on us than any novel.

Even if Ned hadn't tarnished his reputation by sending mail bombs, his anti-technology manifesto wouldn't have been embraced

by Americans. Spreading an idea like this involves getting attention quickly (in a way that doesn't involve explosives). Thirty-five thousand words can't do that like a sevenword bumper sticker.

Sure, sound-bites and bumper stickers don't clearly and completely explain things, but they get attention and sell ideas. Thirtyfive thousand word manifestos don't.

If Ned wanted to do it all over again, I could suggest plenty of ways to condense and spread his 35,000 word manifesto. Here are a few of them: • Advertising: A good ad can implant ideas in someone who has no usc for the product, service, or in Ned's case, the manifesto. There's proof everywhere that advertising works. I, for instance. can hum any tampon ad jingle by heart; intelligently debate the pros and cons of fiber laxatives; and tell you the location of every canine spenn

bank in North County.

• Spots on the local News: TV news has always been a great medium to spur unwarranted paranoia pver an insignificant issue.

Look at any commercial for the news and you'll see something attention grabbing like: "Illegal immigrants may be poisoning your salsa'" The beauty of this (for Ned) is that most people just see the commercial, not the news. So even without watching the story, people will know exactly why their salsa doesn't taste right. ' • Bumper stickers or T·Shirts: Bumper stickers make lasting impressions on us, especially political or philosophical ones. I saw one particular sticker about a year ago and, no kidding, I've thought about it during every waking moment since. It read: "STOP THE CAT TAX!" Since then, I've waited anxiously for the day that angry protesters would be arrested for throwing unfairly taxed cats into Oceanside Harbor.

But if Americans are ready to support a revolution over government intrusion to taxingcats, I'm sure Ned would have no problem rounding up support for his cause with some bumper stickers.

You don't agree? Then here's one more point to ponder: I've heard funding of Scottish Dancers is at an all-time high this year.

Ned, on the other hand, is in jail. But at least he doesn't have to worry about condensing his 35,000 word manifesto anymore.

The media has already done that for him.

Environmental concerns include more than just trees Linda Isakson Staff Writer

April 22 was Earth Day, but a few things need to be explained before people can truly understand what Earth Day is all about.

Since the '70s the craze towards environmental consciousness has gone mainstream.

Yet, many people aren't aware that there is more to being an environmentalists than recycling and wearing Birkenstocks.

The problems facing the environment go deeper than a polluted river. There are issues such as Third World children dying from contaminated soil, neighborhoods where the air is tainted with cancer-causing agents, communities where children are born with high levels of lead in their blood, or entire tribes in South American countries who are forced to move so companies can clear-cut the forests.

Ecology is not the sole issue the "environmental movement" is concerned about there's also racism. Yes, racism is an environmental issue, and has the same power to destroy the environment as oil, ozone-destroying chemicals or toxins.

Racism, from an environmental aspect, is called environmental racism. For hundreds of years this form of racism has existed but never explained or challenged - until recently. Environmental racism is where poor and/or minority communities receive the negative waste products produced by the rest of society. Those communities are the primary sites for toxic waste dumps or other polluting facilities. The idea behind racist targeting is that people in those communities have less political power than people in rich, white neighborhoods.

Environmental racism is not a subject discussed in the mainstream simply because it would hurt the pocketbooks of many rich mult-inational corporations which are very familiar to the public. Those companies responsible for environmental problems seldom get in trouble because they pay big

money to keep people silent.

Just keeping track of all the problems can make a person overwhelmed and, therefore, apathetic. There is a serious lack of education in the public sector. Americans are not aware of how big companies are destroying the environment and perpetuating racism.

Corporations are masters at making everything appear hunky-dory. They tout the companies environmental consciousness, and people believe them. because few take the initiative to find out what is really going on.

It is exciting to see so many more young people interested in saving the environment than previous generations. What is not being explained is the magnitude of the problems and the depth to which the issues in the "environmental movement" run. People can create change, but it is unrealistic to expect 50 or 60 years of abuse to be reversed simply by recycling or eating vegetarian.

Labels are exactly that - labels, and mean about as much as stereotypes. Education, understanding, initiative and hope are the factors that make a person truly "environmentally aware."

Soon, there will be another presidential election where most people don't really care about any of the candidates.

There's Bill"! can'tmakeupmy mind" Clinton and Bob ''I'm not really that old" Dole.

This is a "free" country where we can voice our opinions and vote, but we can't really choose who we want. We choose the guy most effectively telling us what we want to hear.

If you want to hear "let's make abortion illegal , lower taxes, get rid of the ban on assault weapons, and we're not going to send our soldiers to foreign lands," listen to the Republican mantra.

The same Republicans who, for the 12 years before Clinton, raised taxes on the middle class - sent advisers to Vietnam- sent troops to bomb Libya -sent troops to Panama, and Iraq.

The same rich old men who wouldn't stand up for one of their own, James Brady, who was shot along with President Reagan. They refused to stand up and push for a bill banning assault weapons. They were too busy taking "gifts" from the National Rifle Association.

And what's with the Republicans hooking up with the Christian Coalition? What are they saying to us- that it's bad to kill a fetus, but it's OK to shoot at them once they're born?

Republicans aren't completely at fault. The Democrats voted many bills that passed during the 12-year reign of the Republican presidents. The Democrats held the House Majority, but they passed many of the Republican bills.

Now we have "I didn't inhale" Clinton. Republicans mocked Clinton's foreign policy in the '92 elections, but he has been instrumental in bringing about peace in the Middle East. However, his domestic policy needs work.

He said gays would be allowed in the military- the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Clinton also said he would reduce the deficit. It will come back to haunt him. It happen to George Bush with "Read my lips- No new taxes," and he didn't win a second term.

So what options do we have left? Is there a chance we' II be graced hy the presence of Ross "I don't look like Alfred E. Newman" Perot from the Reform Party? Or maybe in the Peace and Freedom party, one of the Freemen from the great state of Montana. Or maybe in the Libertarian Party, Ted "The Alleged U nabom ber'' Kaczynski.

What choices do we really have? I constantly hear people complain about the candidates. For once I'd like to see ol' Billy Bob Joe from the sticks run.

His platform could be to make legal huntin' coons and exportin' moonshine.

Or Bodie Wilson the bodacious surfer from California. All he wants is clean ocean water, and tofu to be the food of choice, dude. Or maybe just the ordinary guy who doesn't have a lot of money, but has good ideas.

There was a time when honest people ran, but now we are left to sift through the dregs for the least repugnant choice.

Michael G. Douglas is a Staff Writer Send email to: telescope@cnb.com

Friday. April 26. 1996

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Drug testing for those on welfare: Should we make it mandatory~ ~~

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• Welfare recipients should be drug-free Rob Denny Staff Writer

The purpose of welfare is to help people through a tough time, not to supply their drug habits.

In February 1995, San Diego Social Services ran a sample drug testing program for its general relief applicants that showed 46 percent were substance abusers.

They also estimate that 20 percent to 30 percent of those on Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) have a substance abuse problem. This has to be one reason so many people have failed to get off these programs in a sufficient amount of time.

The current Bill Proposa18707 has already passed the State Assembly and is now on its way to the State Senate. Its objective is to have welfare recipients drug-tested and, if they come up positive, be put into a drug rehabilitation program.

As long as recipients agree to rehabilitation, they will continue to receive welfare checks. They will enter a federally-funded program, so the cost to the taxpayer will be minimal, since we are already paying for it.

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fare "privilege" is suspended for two years.

After that they can reapply for welfare assistance. Again, they would have to agree to being drug-tested and go through rehabilitation if they test positive or face losing their "privileges" for two more years.

The only people who could be against this type of program are welfare recipients who use drugs or people who do not pay taxes. It is not "mean-spirited." It is common sense to assume that if people are using their welfare money for drugs, the chances that they are out looking for a job are slim to none.

People on AFDC get extra money from the government to feed their children, but we have all seen the nightmare stories on TV and in the newspapers of children living in conditions not suitable for a dog and having to beg on the street for food.

Studies also show that, for every dollar spent on drug rehabilitation, $7 is saved in the long run. Once people get off drugs, they feel better about themselves, can get a job and pay taxes like the rest of us.

For those who say this program is an invasion of their privacy, I say drug abusers on welfare are an invasion of my tax dollars.

Just stop for a minute and think what this country would be like if we all threw in the towel and decided to stay home all day and do drugs. Not a pretty sight.

No one is saying this bill solves all of societies problems or will guarantee everyone a tax cut. It is, however, a step in the right direction .

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• Drug testing is an invasion of privacy Shari Vaughn Staff Writer

There are three words to describe the proposal to drug test welfare recipients: unconstitutional, undemocratic and biased.

The proposal comes from a group of Republicans so elite and smug in their own financial and social luxury that they can't see past a person's monetary value. Here are people safe and secure financially, whose biggest problem is figuring out how much a loaf of bread costs when that question comes up in a presidential campaign.

The idea of drug testing anyone because of their financial situation is absolutely preposterous. The kicker is that the only ones who would be tested for drugs are those who receive welfare. Forget all the other Americans who receive federal assistance via financial aid, Social Security, Medicaid and military benefits, going to public schools, driving on interstate highways or getting their mail delivered free daily.

If one is going to be so ridiculous as to test people who receive government aid, shouldn't they test all the people who receive government assistance? It is totally unfair to do otherwise.

The idea is ludicrous and demeaning. It is

a slap in the face to all the people who haven't been as fortunate as certain politicians and who, consequently, need financial aid. These people struggle every day to take care of their children, to put food on the table and, in short, to deal with all the problems of those who have not had everything handed to them as easily as many of these rich Republicans.

Now, to top it all off, these elitist Republicans are going to start testing them for drugs simply because they need a little help. Where is the sense in that?

What if the government decided that because of the high number of white, upperclass males on drugs they were going to require every white male over the age of 18 who makes more than $100,000 a year to take a drug test? Imagine the objections and cries of discrimination then.

This is exactly the same thing, only it's directed at a group less capable monetarily and socially of defending themselves against such an unfair attack.

People on welfare are not animals; they are human beings with the same rights and privileges as everyone else- even Republicans.

Maybe they have suffered a little more and been handed a little less. Maybe they need government assistance for the sake of themselves and their children. What they do not need is persecution and treatment as secondclass citizens.

Carrie Russell Anthropology

Ryan Corey Art

Martin Hensley Liberal Studies

Adam Long Undeclared

Jen Brent Art

"No. Welfare is given on the basis that you are in need. They shouldn't intrude on your privacy just because you need help."

"Yes. I don't think they should get money to support their habits."

"No. Most people get welfare to take care of their children. There are many people who may use drugs, but still take care of their kids."

Yes. You don't want people sitting around using drugs and collecting money for it. They should take care of their kids."

"Yes. Most people I've seen on welfare are addicts. They spend their money on drugs and alcohol, not their children."

The Telescope

10 OPINION

Friday. April 26. I996

Pickles put me in debt Anybody want a pickle?

Please, someone take one. I'm drowning in pickle brine, and may be for the rest of my days.

A few months ago, l had the honor of participating in "America's Game." No, no, not Nude Co-Ed Crisco Twister(although I'm willing to learn). rm talking the Big One- the Queen Mother of all game shows- Wheel of Fortune' You may remember my performance. The show aired Jan. 30, and I was the Louie Anderson look-alike who solved a puzzle appropriately comprised of the words "tub of hot buttered popcorn." You may also remember the autographed lithograph of Joe DiMaggio I won for solving that puzzle.

What you may not remember are the Fantastic Parting Gifts I got for my time. To wit, $25 each of: Scrabble, Chroma Slim (a prize wasted, to be sure), Breath Assure, Geritol (apparently to counteract the ravages of my 22 years) and ... Vlasic Pickles.

Last time l checked, pickles were pretty cheap. My prize works out to /0 pounds of pickles ... which, incidentally, get taxed as income by Uncle Sam come next April. l would have liked to have just received a huge crate-o' -pickles on my doorstep one day, but alas, such was not the case. I got an envelope from the prize c.ompany filled with coupons for free jars of Vlasics (any style!) with an expiration date of- get this- Oct. 31 , 1996.Icanseeitnow: Charming toddler: Trick-or-Treat' Me, bitter and brine-swollen: Happy Halloween , kid. You're gonna take this @ *%$#& pickle coupon and LIKE IT! Charming toddler: WAAAAAHHH' I have a feeling that soon thereafter, I shall become disgruntled and lob Mol otov Cocktails made exclusively fro m Gcritol and Vl asic jars at the pi ckle factory .

Still. I haven ' t come to the best part. About a month after my show aired , I got a letter 1n the mail from PIC-TV , the company that furnishes all of the prizes for Wheel of Fortune. It was a short congratulatory letter stating that my episode was re-run in some podunk corner of the universe.

Enclosed was a receipt. By signing it, I will be receiving ... a whole new round of parting gifts, pickles included. It seems that whenever my episode is re-run anywhere, I'll be getting another round of parting gifts.

Please help me. My body ChromaSlimmed and vigorous from Geritol , my breath sweet as George Kennedy's, my already voluminous lexicon expanded exponentially from the Scrabble, I may not be able to swim my way out of the pickle juice.

I'll soon be firrding out if Kermit the Frog was right about it not easy being green.

Staff Editorial

Gas prices skyrocket again Wallets are going to feel a little lighter this month as the oil companies panic and raise prices yet again.

If you've been to the pumps lately, you've noticed the sudden leap in the price of gas.

Without warning, it went up nearly 30cents overnight, but for questionable reasons.

Gas prices haven't been this high since Saddam Hussein pulled his Gulf War stunt.

And don't count on them going down anytime in the near future either.

Experts in the petroleum industry are blaming the Nigerian military regime's mismanagement. Critical pipelines remain unfinished causing inefficient distribution of the "black gold" throughout the country.

Petroleum IS Nigeria's centerpiece mdustry, bringing in about $12 billion a year, which is more than 90 percent of the country ' s forei gn exchan ge.

Staff Editorial was unfair and wrong As a concerned citizen of Southern California who has studied illegal immigration for many years, I must express my dissatisfaction with the editorial published by The Telescope on April 19.

For many Southern California residents, the issue is exploitation by opportunistic politicians. As a result, we have been bombarded by both demagogic race-baiters like Pat Buchanan and unconstitutional legislation like Proposition 187.

Last Friday's Staff Editorial is a textbook example of California's incoherent attitude towards illegal aliens. While the staff clearly believes that the videotaped beatings were excessive, they concede that

When the United States purchases 50 percent of Nigeria's crude oil, making us their biggest customer, we have the choice whether or not to submit ourselves to this morally blind greed. Of course, boycotting gasoline because of the outrageous prices will only cause the price of bus tickets to shoot up. .

Foreign countries aren't solely responsible for California drivers paying 18 percent more for gas than last month. Our own government is to blame for a large part of the gasoline price hike. With the government-set retail gasoline price at 46 cents a gallon, the government must harness the petroleum industry with a $39 million subsidy that bridges the gap between production costs and fuel-pump prices.

The government blamed the current gas shortage on gas dealers who hoard fuel and

charge outrageously inflated prices during a crisis. Last month the government promised to eliminate these deceitful dealers, and made many high-profile arrests.

While the government is going around prosecuting people this summer, the price of gas will go up once again. Every year around June I, the price of gasoline increases approximately I 0 cents. This is the gas dealers' traditional "warm weather" increase, with the theory being more people travel longer distances in the summer when the weather is warmer. For those of us here in Southern California, we also have to deal with an additional (yet to be determined) gas fee increase due to the large number of tourists.

There is really no good way to deal with the price hikes other than the old environmentalist stand-by solution ... carpool.

Letters to the Editor "there is no quick fix to the problem."' In the mean time, the editor seems to take issue with any "activist" who uses the "R word" when discussing the issue. The article then goes on to repeat the tired platitudes about welfare rights and citizenship by birth that have been popular in recent years.

I find it hard to believe that any person with a conscience can make excuses for what we have all seen on that videotape.

People have expressed legitimate outrage about vicious human rights abuses. Anyone who thinks race played no part in these nauseating beatings lacks a basic grasp of the issues. Such police brutality has no place in our nation, regardless of the victim's legal status.

Illegal immigrants grow our food, wash our dishes, clean our houses and care for our children. With some exceptions, they

tend to be hard-working, religious people.

They have fled an oppressive, poverty stricken country in search of a better life.

Without them, the state economy, and probably the entire nation ' seconomy, would be in serious trouble. l certainly · wouldn't want to pay twice as much for my groceries. For this reason, no politician would ever really do anything about illegal aliens.

They would, however, gladly use the issue as a divisive hot-button.

The editorial advocated no real change in policy -just a general defense of the police. This sort of scatter-shot reaction can only confuse the real issue, namely the inhumane treatment of our state's hardest workers.

Jordan Mills Associate Professor, Forensics

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12 SPORTS

Friday. April 26. 1996

SPORTS Game Set · Match

Comets sweep through Palmdale • Palomar softball takes six to wiri Eric Jones

Eric Jones

Comets' fans need to support teams At Palomar College, the sports programs have everything that one could expect from a community college-except the fans to watch the teams play.

Our softball team, with a 42-8-1 overall record, has won its II th straight conference championship this season. Second baseman Krista Belford has had her best season ever by crushing II home runs. Freshman first baseman Kim Bryant is sporting a .408 batting average, and outfielder Polly Downey is right behind her at .388. Freshman pitcher Cathy Paiz has a 14-1 record.

Unfortu natel y, only about 15 to 20 fans show up to watch softball games .

The men's volleyball games averaged about 15 fans. The fan apathy shows through in most of the other sports, too. In some cases, Comets' fans are outnumbered by the visiting teams' fans.

The Pacific Coast Conference men's tennis championship was held here at Palomar April 18-20. Even though the 13th Annual Palomar College Pow-Wow was held on-campus on the last day of the tournament, no students stopped by the · tennis courts to see how the tournament was going. Not very many people went to Myers Field to watch the Comets play rival Grossmont.

Palomar football games, played off-campus at San Marcos High School, seem to be the only sporting events of interest to students.

What happened to school spirit, and more importantly: where is the school support?

There are no thunderous cheers when a player smashes a home run over the fence.

There are never big crowds at the games to get the players motivated. Our attendance numbers are way below San Diego area high school standards.

We need to have people other than family and friends of the athletes in the stands and bleachers. It is generally accepted that a team performs better in front of a large home audience. Let's show our Comets that it makes a difference to us whether they win or lose.

We also need to let them know that the school they represent is a school that takes pride in them. Last season, the softball team made it all the way to the finals of the State Championship that was held at Riverside City College, and they have a strong enough team to make it that far again this year. We can and should make Palomar a place where opponents fear to play-a place where the noise level is enough to intimidate those who challenge our Comets at home.

Our vacant fields should become places where empty seats are almost impossible to find. We should be a school filled with students who are proud to wear Palomar hats and t-shirts around campus and off-campus.

Most of all, let's be a school that can boast that our team will never lose a game due to lack of support, because we are behind them cheering all the way.

Palomar's softball team will b~! hosting the Pacific Coast Conference Championship May I 0-11. Let's show them that we care by showing up and cheering them all the way to the state championship.

Eric Jones is a staff writer.

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Palomar's softball team (42-8-1, 12-1) beat six teams in six games to win the Antelope Valley tournament that was held last weekend in Palmdale.

After shutting out the three opponents they faced on Saturday, the Comets went into Sunday as the No. I seed in their part of the draw. But Palomar had to win three straight games to win the championship.

They did.

"I think we improved J overall in the Antelope Valley tournament," said Head Coach Mark Eldridge. "We got better, and the hitting and the defense came around. " Second baseman Krista Bel ford was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. She provided an offensive punch for the Comets, going 13-for-21 with three home runs and II runs batted in.

"She was awesome and she has been very dominate all season long," said Eldridge. "I think she is really driven to win the State Championship, and she has done all she can this year and more."

Comet freshman pitcher Cathy Paiz was named Most Valuable Pitcher. She went 2-0 with a shutout during the tournament.

"Cathy has improved quite a bit on the mound and it is coming at a real good time, so we are real happy with her performance," said Eldridge.

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April20 • Game 1: Comet freshman pitcher Danielle Robertshaw won her 15th game of the season by pitching a one-hitter, while Belford went 2-for-3 with back-to-back grand slam home runs and eight RBis to lead Palomar's hitting attack. Palomar 12, Ventura 0.

• Game 2: Palomar's Paiz pitched a onehitter to capture her thirteenth win, while Kim Bryant and Belford both went 2-for-3. Dawn Lenard homered in the fifth inning with none on base. Palomar?, CollegeoftheCanyonsO. • Game 3: Comet Erin Weiler shut-out Pasadena for her tenth win of the season,

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Comet second baseman Krista Belford accepts the trophy for Most Valuable Player in the Antelope Valley Tournament April 21. Belford went 13-for-21 during the Comets' six games, including back-to-back grand slams against Ventura.

while Belford we.ni 3-for-3 with a home run and Lisa Warren went 2-for-2 with a triple and she drove in three runs. Palomar 8, Pasadena 0.

April 21 • Game I: Palomar scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the second inning when Polly Downey singled, driving in Kylene Dyson. The Comets scored an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth inning when pinchhitter Dawn Lenard doubled to left field, driving in KeiraJester and putting the Comets ahead 2-0. Robertshaw (16-5) won her second game of the tournament. Palomar 2, Mt. SACO. • Game 2: Comets freshman pitcher Paiz ( 14- 1) won her second game of the tournament, while Andrea Ferracone went 2-for-3 with 2 RBis and Downey scored two runs.

Palomar 7, Ventura 2.

• Championship Game: The Comets' bats came alive in the bottom of the first inning, when Belford led off with a single to center.

With two outs, Bryant singled scoring Belford.

Warren hit a clutch double to left field, driving in Bryant to give the Comets a 2-0 lead.

The Comets continued their scoring attack in the bottom of the second inning when five batters reached base and three runs scored to

give Palomar a 5-0 lead.

Antelope Valley got on the board when Neisa Beason walked . Tracey Patterson then· reached base on an infield error, and Beason scored on the play .

The Comets added another run in the bottom of the third 'Nhen Katie Ziegler singled to center field. She later scored when Teri Tilley threw the ball away. The Comets took a 6-1 lead.

The Marauders scored again in the top of the sixth when Cindy Sims hit a home run to left field.

The Comets added another run in the bottom of the sixth inning when Warren came through with a two-out single to right field, scoring Belford to give Palomar a 7-2 lead.

Antelope Valley started a rally in the top of the seventh inning when Sims hit a two-out double, scoring Audri Heath and Patterson.

Monica Dopson then doubled to center field, scoring Sims to cut Palomar's lead to 7-5.

Shan on Martini then grounded out ending the game and securing Weiler (11-2) with her second win of the tournament; and getting Palomar the Championship trophy. ''I think the girls are getting charged up and focused for the playoffs," said Eldridge. "So I'm real happy about that."

IV BASEBALL

SWIMMING

April 2 7,

Apri/26-27

noon vs. S.D. Mesa College, away

April SO,

2 p.m.

vs. S.D. City College, away

May 2, 2 p.m. vs. S.D. City College, home

SOFTBALL Apri/26,

Conference Championships held at Saddleback College

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May 2-4 State Championships held at CSU Long Beach

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S T E N N I S April24-28

vs. Grossmont College, home

Ojai Invitational Tournament

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May 2-4 So. Galif. Tournament held at Southwestern College

April 29,

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Singing Hills Conference Finals

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Palomar's swim team closed its regular season at 4-3. At the Orange Empire Conference Finals on April 19, Palomar left rival team Rancho Santiago high and dry after winning all 10 events in the meet. The final score was 175-50.

On April20, Palomardivers won fourth place overall at the conference finals.

Four Palomar divers placed in the finals, two were eligible for state finals. Dana Held and Bryce Schanback both qualifed for state and placed first on the onemeter board. Schanback also placed first on the three-meter board while Held placed third.

Autumn Dennison and Kelly Bellini also placed at the conference finals, but did not qualify for state. Dennison took fourth place in both the one and three meter boards. Bellini secured fifth on the one-meter board and sixth on the threemeter board.

SWIMMING DIVING

-Linda Isakson

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