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Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

Volume 50, Number 1

Billing mix-up forces students out of classes • Students held responsible despite untimely bill mailing Chris Corbin Staff Writer

An undetermined number of students were dropped from their classes this semester when problems in the admissions office caused Phone and Register (PAR) registration bills to b~ mailed late.

Admissions officials acknowledged the late mailings, blaming the problem on an Aug. 12 power outage. '"Between the power outage and illnesses on 'staff we were working behind schedule

sending the bills out," said Scott McClure, supervisor of systems and programming, information systems.

The power outage caused the delay in the mailing and printout of the bills, and when the power was fully restored, the bills had already been delayed for three days, Admissions Manager Nancy Corlett said.

But some students who received bills after their payment due dates found themselves out of luck.

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if it is not mailed to them at all," Corlett said.

A total of I ,400 students were dropped from their classes for failure to pay their bills on time, according to one college official who wished to remain anonymous. But it is unknown how many received their bills late and how many chose not to pay.

According to Corlett, students are informed of the payment deadline when they use PAR to register for classes.

• What Happened: an undetermined number of students find their fall registration cancelled when PAR bills arrive after payment due dates.

• Who's Responsible: admissions officials blame a power outage for the delay in mailing and processing of PAR bills.

• Students out of luck: those who received bills late were given deadline extentions, but were not contacted.

See MIX-UP, Page 5

FOOTBALL KICKS OFF AT PALOMAR

Book shortage s urs conflict Suzette Clark News Editor

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A Comets' defender tackles a San Bernardino Valley College running back during the teams' Sept. 7 exhibition game. The exhibition marked the start of the Comets' 1996 football season. The first regular season game is on Sept. 14 against Anteleope Valley College at San Macos High School.

School district says 'adiOs' to Pepe's

A lack of textbooks at the bookstore has left some students without books into the third week of the fall semester, and prompted a protest from faculty members.

Dr. Steve Spear, associate professor of earth sciences, was most vocal in his dissatisfaction with the bookstore procedures. Spear submitted his order for textbooks in April, but they were not ordered by the bookstore until Aug. 16.

Books for all six of Spear's sections were not available until the second week of the fall semester.

"There is no reason this should be happening," said Spear. "In the 23 years that I have been with Palomar, I cannot Steve Spear remember a single year where all my students have had books."

Spear said that when it was realized that books were not ordered, the bookstore was quick to start blaming people.

"Fir t, they blamed us for not ordering books, but we proved them wrong. Then they said the order must have been lost in the mail, we proved them wrong. Finally they tried to blame the publisher, and again, -we pro\'ed them wrong. They simply did not order my books."

Frank Mendez, supervisor of textbook services, said that he was under the impression that Spear would not be ordering textbooks from the bookstore this year.

"He (Spear) had mentioned that he would not order through

See BOOKSTORE, Page 3

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Jessica Gleason

contract for Mexican food."

Lemus said she was given a five-year contract with a twoyear option to renew. The five-year portion of the contract Making a stop across the border for authentic Mexican ended last May. food in Palomar's Student Union is no more. In a move to "Last semester we were real busy and the cafeteria was not, expand cafeteria services, I had a feeling this would hapadministrators declined to pen," said Lemus.

The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the renew the lease for Pepe' s, A number of students and district does not intend to rebid the contract for the tnom-and-pop restaufaculty have voiced thier Mexican food. We will not be inviting bids/ proposals for rant that had served up dismay over the decision not Mexican food in the future."

Mexican food at Palomar to renew the contract.

-May 21 District letter to Pepe's Owner for five years.

Students and faculty have also Maria Lemus, owner of discussed organizing a boyPepe's Mexican Cuisine, received a certified letter from cott of the cafeteria, Dower said.

Palomar College on the last day of the spring semester See PEPE'S, Page 5 informing her that the district didn't intend to "rebid the Staff Writer

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CAMPUS BEAT F.Y.INFO_ - _ Admissions Adding a class: Sepl. 7 through end of semester: Registration in only shortterm or open-entry/open-exit classes is permitted. Instructor's signature required if class is closed.

Dropping a class: Aug .. 19 - Sept..

20: Drop form must be processed in Admissions. Instructor's signature not required. No notation or grade will appear on student" s record.

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Grade of ··w" will appear on student's record.

Ocl. 19 through end of semester: No drops are allowed during this period. An evaluative grade (A, B, C, D. F) or "'I" must be given.

Jamie Bates, an English major, flips through used books for sale, Sept. 9, while Eric Kessler of Encore Books finalizes a transaction with Nancy Gillespie. Encore Books travels to 25 schools twice each year.

Auditing a Class. Instructor's signature required on green Application for Audit form. Deadline to change to audit status is Sepl. 27. There is no deadline for original registration under audit status.

No refunds after Sept. o.

Audit three units FKEE if you enroll in and maintain 10 or rnore units.

through 4 p.m .. and Sal. 9 a.m. unti I I p.m ..

Students may reserve one hour of computer time. There is no charge to usc the Internet , however there will be a I0-ccnt charge per page for printing. Sp<H.:Cs fill up quickly, so the library recommends reserving time in advance. -Sharon K !'I fer

The deadline to apply for fall graduation. for AAs and CAs Oc:t. I.

Patrol Blotter Tuesday, September 3 Theft: Two Olympic "'easy curls" and three fans were stolen from the weight room over the weekend.

Theft: A scale estimated at $1 ,900 was reported stolen from CH-18.

Thejf: A wallet with $300 cash and a padlock were stolen from the men's locker.

Property Damage: A 1983 Mercedes was keyed 16" from the drivers door to the back door, estimated damage at $150$200.

Wednesday, September 4 Attempted theft: A red Toyota in parking lot 38 was broken into through the back window. The radio was pulled out three-fourths of the way, but not stolen.

Theft: Two VCRs and a TV was stolen from the library , estimated value at $1,925.

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More on-line computers at the library Palomar College recently installed 40 new computers on the first floor of the library. Money fort he newly-installed computers with Internet capabilities was part of the state instructional funding that Palomar received last year.

The computers arc equipped with a program called Nctscapc, a popular browser that once logged onto the l nternet, allows a person to browse through the Internet to obtain information. Netscapc has a variety of di flcrcnt search engines to choose from including Lycos, Yahoo, WcbCrawlerand Alta Vista. Students will be able to download information onto personal disks. Many people arc excited to have the Internet available at Palomar, according to Jay Alperson, associate professor of behavioral science, who oversees the lab.

"The Internet is one of the most exciting things happening in education today," Alpcrson said.

The hours or operation for the library computer lab arc: Mon .-Thurs. 7:30a.m.

Pageant search on for teens The search is on for Miss California Teen All-American 1997. The pageant will be staged Jan. II and 12, 1997 at the Holiday Inn Park in Visalia. Miss California Teen All-American 1997 will receive a host or prizes, including an all-expensepaid trip to Florida next August to compete in the 19th annual Miss Teen All American Pageant. In addition, the winner will be given a prize package that includes a personal appearance contract, cash, jewelry, luggage and more. All judging is on the basis or poise, personal interview and beauty of face and figure. The dead! inc to apply is Sept. 13. To qualify, a young woman must he between ages 13 and 19 as of Aug. I. 1997 , never married and a U.S.~ resident. To apply, send a recent photo t_ along with a name, address, telephone

number and date of birth by mail to: Dcpl. C, Miss California Teen All American, 603 Schrader Ave .. Wheeling, W.Va .. 26003-9619. Fax: 1-30-+2-+2-!\341.

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1\.KSM finishes in the top six The National Association or College Broadcasters (NACB) would like to congratulate KKSM for being selected as a finalist in the 6th Annual National Student Radio and TV Programming Awards in the category, "Station or the Year."'

KKSM, among other finalists wa~ selected by groups of judges composed or pmf"essionals in radio and television. Selections were based on originality/concept, content and technical merits, including quality, editing, sound and lighting (TV). There were 30~ entries submitted for television and 3XO for radio.

All finalists will he entered into the final judging process. Winners will he announced at a ceremony in Providence, R.I., Nov. 9, as part or the 9th annual National Conference of Student Elec-Li:: Rourke tronic Media.

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"It was good, but too expensive. We miss it though, we real! y do."

"'It was good, but it's not a big deal. We ate there once and that was it."

"'I'm hardly ever in there. I go to classes and then home. I try to spend as little time as possible here."

··]t was pretty good for school food. I would buy it if it came back."

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I enjoyed it. Healthwise they did a good job."

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Palomar has landed itself in the nationalliinelight.

The ··Learning Paradigm:· the brainchild or Palomar College. ~ill be the subject or a national conference sponsored by Palomar at the Doubletree 1-t.:ltcl in Horton Plaza. Jan. II through 14, 1997.

With the adoption ol Learning Paradigm. there ma; be a complete o\'erhaul on the vvay community colleges arc run in the future.

Palomar College Pre\Jdent/Supenntendant Dr. George Boggs told Telescope reporters at a Sept. ..( press conference that Palomar will be an example to all colleges as a better way of"cnhanc1ng and mcasunng student learning.

"The attitude at many colleges and umvcrsit1cs is that their mission is to proYidc 1nstruct1on. (and) students must accept all or the responsibility ror their own successes and failures in learning:· said Boggs. '"At Palomar College. we arc proposing a break f"rom the traditional measures or excellence and 1nstead suggest that colleges and univ·crsitics should he evaluated based upon results."

The December/January issue or Cm111111tnitr Collexe Jounwl. recognizes Palomar College as one or three ··flagship" community colleges in the country. making Palomar a legitimate leader in this learning rcvol ution.

Presentations on the Learning Paradigm. from academic programs to prof"cssional development , will he held at the conrcrcncc ror learning institution rcprcscntati\'CS. The hope is that the conf"crcnce will increase understanding on frameworks ror improved student learn1ng. performance and success. The conference is being organi;ed hy William Flynn. dean or media.

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the bookstore. so when I didn "t get an order rrom him.

I assumed he had ordered f"rom another source:· said Mende;.

Spear" s frustration culminated in a Sept. 5 memo to Virginia Dower. director or auxiliary services. that was distnbutcd to '"every body." '"I even told you personally that ·your run a hullshit operation 1' I must apologi;e ror that statement,'" wrote Spear.

But Oil the had. or the apology. Spear placed a mocking Circular flowchart of his \'ersion of the ··orricial Bookstore Procedures ...

The memo has attracted both positive and negativ·e comment'> from other faculty. ··You don· t apologJte on one s1de or a memo. and then nwch. an entire department on the other.·· says David Boyajian. associate professor or chemistry. ··This 1s not appropriate or profes. ional.·· Boyaj1an spoke highly of the bookstore. explaining that they had been Instrumental in hclpmg his department acquire hooks that were not available due to a pub Iisher' s error. '"We were in a situation last year where organic chemistry textbooks would not he <1\ailablc until October. The bookstore was able to get the publisher to absorb duplication costs of the first few chapters of the hook so that class could he conducted ... said Boyajian.

Mendez also said that i r teachers were made accountable for timely textbook orders, many problems would be alleviated. '"Fifty percent of the orders which arc due in April. don't get in until June or July," said Mende;..

Adjunct psychology professor James Gibbons believes that students not having books is more than an mconvcnicncc.

"To sit in a class without a hook for two weeks is dcmorali;ing, .. said Gibbons. "Catching up on this much work is very hard. and in some cases. adversely arrccts a student" s grade."

"Students pay for 15 weeks or instruction and one week or finals." Gibbons added. "If they arc getting

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Dr. George Boggs, president/superintendent of Palomar College discusses the Learning Paradigm at a Sept. 4 Telescope press conference.

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According to the Learning Paradigm, colleges must take responsibility ror student learning and rccogni;c that as their primary mission.

"What wc·rc saying is that we want you to be more involved in learning. not just listening to an instructor," said Boggs.

See PARADIGM, Page 5

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Different opinons Dr. Spear's top five problems with the book store: 1. They never order enough books.

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5. The incredibly primitive way the operation runs (referring to closed stacks).

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3. Fifty percent of book orders come late from faculty, also some faculty change order at last minute.

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5. To change to a self service stack system would cost $100,000+ and would require additional space for storage, which is not available.

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Dower contends that running the bookstore is more complicated than students and faculty realize.

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'This has been an especially difficult year." admits Dower. ··hut believe me. the last thing I wanted was to lose Dr. Spear's order. How it got missed. I don· t know."

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Madrigal named as new vice president Suzette Clark Ne11¡s Editor

After completing a nationwide search and selection process , Palomar College has selected Joseph Madrigal as its new assistant superintendent and vice president for student services.

Madrigal has 23 years of experience in community college administration. He worked at Hartnell Community College in Salinas, Calif. and more recently served as dean of student ~crviccs at Mendocino Community College in Ukiah, Calif. In addition. Madrigal has served as a director and associate dean of st"udcnt services, and has taught Spanish and student government courses.

"Joe brings plenty of practical experience and a history of dedication to students throughout the California Community College system," said Dr. George Boggs. Palomar's superintendent/president. "He also brings a diverse academic background to the Palomarcommunity," Boggs added.

Madrigal earned his bachelor 's degree in Spanish and business at

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California State University Chico, and went on to receive an M.Ed. in curriculum development from Harvard University. He is working on a doctorate in educational administration at the University of San Francisco.

He is an active member of Rotary and Hispanic community organizations.

Palomar Joseph Madrigal has three vice presidents: one for instruction, one for student services and one for finance and administrative services. The vit;c president of student services at Palomar oversees counseling. student support services, admissions, records , veterans services, student activities and athletics."Support services" include tutoring,jobplaccmcnt, health services, financial aid, disabled student services and extended opportunity programs.

Madrigal replaces former vice president for student services Dr. David Chappic, who retired in May.

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Maintenece workers crouch over a manhole in an effort to repair a blown cable that left much of the campus without power Tuesday, Sept. 10. The brownout shut down the Child Development Center and forced some students to take their children to classes with them.

Counseling courses help more students graduate Ashley Hughes Sw{f Wmer

New Student Union nixed A campus inifiative to fund a new student center at Palomar College received more than the required two-thirds favorable vote, but college officials report that not enough students voted to make the election valid.

At least 3, 129 ballots had to be completed by students attending classes this spring on the San Marcos campus, according to Jim Bowen, director of student activities.

Final figures show that 2,642 ballots were collected - 487 fewer than necessary.

Of those who voted, I ,796 (68 percent) said they favored the initiative, which would have funded construction of a new student center by charging a $1 per unit fee to each student.

The fee, which would not have exceeded $10 per year, would not apply to students on financial assistance programs.

Smokers face tougher rules The beginning of a new semester also marked the beginning of a new smoking policy for Palomar students and faculty.

California state law mandates that ''there shall be no smoking pem1itted within a minimum of five feet of any state-owned or state-occupied buildings." This policy applies to all college campuses.

Palomar's past smoking policy prohibited smoking inside any of the buildings, but no clause pertained to the five feet rule.

In order to adhere to state law, Palomar's Governing Board has implemented a new policy. In addition to the old policy, Palomar students and faculty will no longer be able to smoke within 7 feet 6 inches of any building.

Smoking policies at two other local public college campuses, California State Uni-

versity, San Marcos and MiraCosta were also taken into consideration. At CSUSM, smoking is not allowed within 15 feet of doorways. At MiraCosta it's 20 feet.

Kelly Hudson-Maclsaac, chairperson of the Safety and Security Committee, said that "Smoking is a very emotional issue on both sides, therefore their was resistance."

According to Macisaac, ash cans formerly lined up against buildings will now be pulled 7 1/2 feet away from the building to comply with the policy.

The recommendation for a change in the campus smoking policy was originally brought by the Safety and Security Committee, which then sent it to the President's Advisory Council.

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Forty-five percent of first time college students at Palomar will leave af"tcr one semester, according to a recent study of Student Services and Student Retention and Complction.Thcstudy,commissioncdb; the matriculation department, concluded that students who take a counseling skills course in their first semester stand a two times higher chance of continuing their education and graduating earlier if they have continued through their eighth semester.

The study, presented by Robert Barr and Steve Hall in the Planning and Research Department at an Adjunct Orientation last January, focused on first semester students who had taken a college skills course compared to first semester students who hadn't.

The general goal of this study and other stud ics hy the matriculation department was to lind out to what extent various student services on campus were assisting students.

"I was surprised at the impact of these studies," said Barr. "We arc now starting to

focus on this crucial first semester in the students' education and the entire group that IS at rish.. " "A lot of people sec counseling sh.ills as a negative, and the)" assume they have the basic sh.ills they need," said Mary Picrucc1, a counseling skills class teacher. "EI"f"cctivc sh.ills arc a very learned sh.ill."

Picrucci speaks from experience- years ago she was a re-entry student sitting in a counseling class wondering what it had to do with her.

Besides a proven advantage of stich.ing with a college education and graduating, counseling skills students learn goal-setting. successful study skills, techniques that enhance concentration, and the big one-time management.

"Education is the kc; to improving yourself, and no one can take it away from you," said Picrucci.

She realizes not everybody is ready at the same time, hut irshe leaves a counseling class planting a seed of v.hat 's to come. providing a student with successful skills for the future, 3'l¡ and i!!niting internal motivation in the student, she bclic,es she has succeeded. ~

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PEPE'S: Cafeteria plans International food court MIX-UP: Continued from Page 1

Continued from Page 1 But according to Virginia Dower. director of Auxiliary Services, Associated Student Government officials complained last semester that Pcpc' s food was stale, ex pcnsi vc and poor quality.

However, according to ASG records there was never a formal complaint filed or any discussion documented in the minutes encouraging a resolution.

"No one ever talked to me about student complaints, there was no indication ora problem that needed to he corrected or improved." said Lemus.

With the nov. empty space, the cafeteria expanded their services and moved the deli area from its previous spot in the Student Union.

The new International Court currently oilers tostadas and rice bowls, and plans to expand services to include more Mexican cuisine, Italian fare, and barbcquc.

"The deli was inc!Ticrcnt for the students where it was, hy moving it and combining it with the cafeteria services we arc able to cut down on long lines and offer students a variety of foods at lower costs,'· says Pat Barrett, manager of Food Services.

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Students wait in line to order food from the new International Court, which occupies the space that formerly housed Pepe's Mexican restaurant.

PARADIGM: College focuses on quality education Continued from Page 3 Most community colleges follow the Instruction Paradigm, which focuses primarily on transferring knowledge from the instructor to the student, improving the quality or instruction and the quality of the instructors (i.e .. how many faculty members hold doctorates.)

Con verse Iy, the Learning Paradigm focuses more on learning production, student success outcomes, and the quality or exiting students.

One or the most significant proposals accompanying the Learning Paradigm is the absence of a set time schedule. "What we envision is that we want to make it more convenient for the student to start a class when it is most convenient for them," said Boggs. The proposal states that students would no longer have to begin a class at the beginning or the semester or end a class at the end or the semester.

Also on the agenda for the Learning Paradigm system arc computer registration and access to grade reports, transcripts sent to

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other universities electronically, more student group activity, and dispensability and negotiability on the structure or courses and lectures. Soon a degree or certificate may be granted based upon demonstrated knowledge and skills and not on accumulated units.

"We're no longer content with classification by division," said Boggs. "I'm sure there is going to be some resistance. We have faculty members who believe in the traditional system ... but the purpose of the Learning Paradigm is to return all of our focus to the student and their needs .. ,

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"Even though there was a mistake, we made sure everybody had ample time to pay," Corlett said.

Some of the due dates were extended a few days because the bills were maikd late, but students were not notified.

Business maJor Justin Bringas challenges this statement. ··when I received my registration fees, the due date was the Aug. 14, it was postmarked on Aug. 15 and it got here on Aug. 17." said Bringas. "When I called admissions to talk to them I was told my registration had already been canceled and that I needed to come in on PAR adjustment day to re-register. No one ever told me about extensions."

About 180 checks were returned-to students in aiL but only half of those were returned because the students failed to meet the deadline.

The other checks were returned for other reasons.

Students who received returned checks had their registration canceled and had toreregister on PAR adjustment day or during open registration, taking the ch.ance or losing out on classes they were already registered in because or space limitations.

According to Corlett. students need to spend more time using the PAR worksheet and should pay for their classes even if they do not receive a bill. ''It's part of the education process. If you have a phone Oill to pay and the bill doesn · t come in the mail, you still have to pay it. Why would college he any di ITcrent,'' Corlett said.

"I believe that the phone company mails bills out on time," counters Bringas. "If the phone company d<iesn't send out a bill on time, they ccrtairr'ly don't cancel your phone service. It is part or the education process to learn to be timely. If you can't be, then you make adjustments so that others don't pay for your mistakes."

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ENTERTAINMENT Feeling disappointed about film 'Feeling Minnesota' • Reeves and Diaz deliver lackluster performances in a lackluster film.

Keanu Reeves portrays troubled acter, no true emotions and is alex-con Jjaks. A young man who most as plastic as a mannequin.

Likewise for D'Onofrio. His from birth had the cards of his life misdealt, starting off with the mis- character is a bit more believable, spelling of his name on his birth and D'Onofrio docs a better acting job than Reeves, but it's lost becertificate.

Reeves has managed to keep busy cause he holds back and thus he in the movie industry but has not ends up being one dimensional.

No good brother-hates-brother had major box office hit since movie would be worth the price of "Speed."

He has once again chosen to star admission without the pretty girl to Carla Van Wagoner in an avant gardc piece and offbeat fight over.

Staff Writer Enter the third piece of the film.

In a world full of politicians For someone who has shown a - troubled triangle, Cameron Diaz shouting for more peace, Hollywood wider range of his skills in previous (Freddie).

Freddie, who, like our dueling steps in and has yet again shown us movies he seems to be stuck in the rut of picking the off the beaten path children, is just as mixed up and a tale of true brotherly love- dyslooking to escape. functional family life at its best. roles that go nowhere.

Forced into a situation she docs "Feeling Minnesota" feels more Unknown actor Vincent like a box office flop. It fails with a D'Onofrio is Sam, Jjaks older. un- not want and cannot control. she sees her opportunity to !lee. resounding thud. scrupulous brother.

Her immediate attraction toJjaks, The plot, or lack thereof, centers Together they. for a lack of a around three tormented souls who better term , show no brotherly love and his for her, is the wake-up call for both that there is Ii fc beyond the have nothing to look forward to but towards each other. getting out of the hell-hole of an Constantly at war. either physi- borders of Minnesota. DiaL may be existence they arc living. cal or psychological, their constant talented. but it doesn't show here.

Dan Aykroyd, who plays a steIn order to keep track of who is need for making each other miserstepping on whom to get ahead, able is nauseating and goes over- reotypical crooked cop, should stick to playing a Blues Brother. Or betaudiences will have to keep a board. scorecard.

Reeves shows no range of char- ter yet, the bee from Saturday Night Live. he showed much more of his talent.

The only bright spot in the film was Tuesday Weld. Weld's portrayal of Jjab. and Sam's mother.

Nora was first rate.

She is a mom that could send any child into therapy and would make even Freud proud. In the short time she is on screen. she makes a lasting impression.

Although this film boasts an impressive list of hig-namc. often talented actors. they arc wasted and useless here.

The film is Yiolcnt and is permeated \vith stereotypes. Anyone horn isM inncsota should he either cri nging or fleeing the state.

It's definitely not worth the trip Courh~S) of Fine Line Features to the movies.

Dan Aykroyd and Vintent D'Onofrio in "Feeling Minnesota."

The Skeletones release 'Dr. Bones' Rick Martinez Enterwinment Ediwr

To kick oil their tenth year together in the ska music scene, the Skeletones on August 27 released, "Dr. Bones," on the Noise Records label.

The Skeletones think they have a winner with, "Dr. Bones," and after listening to this new release you can do nothing hut agree.

As the follow up to their selftitled previous release, "Dr. Bones." captures a wide range of emotions that take you on a roller coaster ride through the entire LP. ''Rawr Back" gets, "Dr. Bones." ofT to a fast start. It is one of the featured songs off, "Dr. Bones," and boasts the lyrics, ''It's really hard to tell someone to get out of your life and move on, so bcleivc. me when I tell you, you' II feel stronger when their gone."

"Dr. Bones," also features songs like. "Delirium. Technology," and, 'Take the Time (The Things You Choose)," which is one of the best

songs oil, ''Dr. Bones."

The Skcletoncs arc one of the biggest and best ska acts in the music industry today, despite having extremely limited distribution.

The band features Jonas Cabrera

on vm:als and trumpet, Paul Hampton on keyboards and vocals. Mark Cummings on bass, Alex Tasch on guitar, Kip WimJcld on the sax and vocals. Jason Schultz on drums, and Garth Schultz on the trombone.

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Fine Line Features this month releases "Feeling Minnesota"which stars Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz, who play the troubled Jjaks and Freddie.

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Steven Baigelman wrote and directed "Feeling Minnesota."

Monkees do Street Scene Carla Van Wagoner Swj/ \Vritn

Catching the "Last Train to Clarksville." but ending up at 111 downtown San Diego. the '60s television and teen sensations. the M on kccs performed for a packed Street Scene CfO\\ d Sept. 8. The show wa> not only one of the final performances of the annual event but was also marked the final show of the first leg of the Monkccs 30th anniversary tour.

On Sept. 12. I ')66. a quartet ol goofy. lovable and seemingly squeaky-clean young men were beamed into homes via NBC's attempt to cash in on the Beatie cnve.

The ironic part of this scenario is, unlike the Beatlcs. the Monkecs never broke up. Three of the original four members. PctcrTork. Davy .Jones . and Micky Dolcnz continue to tour every rcw years. treating die-

hard fanatics to now famous oldie hut goody tunes . According to Dolen~:, the fourth member of the band , Mike Nesmith, is currently in the studio mixing their next release for Rhino Records.

"He doesn't like to perform, so just get over it already." joked Dolenz to the audience.

Jones. Do lent. and Tork each returned good feelings given to them by the audience. It didn ' t seem they were just there to pcrf(Jrm but to make friends with their audience and genera II y have a good time. The concert -goers surprisingly were made up of mostly }OUng fans who were not C\·en horn in the '60s. All three members bantered \\ ith and entertained them with enough energy to power a small cit).

Nostalgic tunes such as. "Da)dream Believer.'' "Last Train to Clarksville," "Little Bit Me, Little Bit You," and "I'm a Believer" brought hack memories and good f'cclings. Fans and non-fans alike walked away with smiles. humming. and a Street Scene performance to remember fondly the next time they hear a Monkecs song or sec them 1n re-runs (lr their show.

ENTEHT AINMENT 7

Fall movies look to pack movie theaters seem to keep people away from theatres . Ho wever. there arc a fe w interesting releases coming out in the next few weeks.

Goldie Ha wn. Belle Midlcr and Diane Kea ton sta r in "The First Wives Club." a comedy about three wives who take revenge on their husbands w ho ha ve left them for younge r wo men .

The film is enjoying good word of mouth and features Eli 1.abcth Bcrkcly, Heather Locklear and Sarah Jess ica Parker as the younger women.

There wi ll a lso be a few dramas released thi s month. "S ur viv in g Picasso" stars An th ony Hopkins in a film that explores the darker side of artist Pablo Picasso.

Hu gh Grant and Gene Hackman star in "Extreme Measures." a drama/suspense about an idealistic doctor who stumbles into the corrupt medical wor ld of hi s me ntor.

Some ac tion fare is set to be released. Jean-C laud e Van Dammc is joined by "Spec ies" star Natasha Henstrid ge in the Ringo Lam directed "Max imum Ri s k. " Already in theaters is "B ulletproof," an action comedy starring Adam Sandler and Damon Wayans.

Finally, Bruce Willis stars in the noire thriller " Last Man Standing."

OCTOBER Natasha Henstridge follows up "Species" with "Maximum Risk."

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On July 4 , Hollywood unleashed the smash hit, " Independence Day ," which reigned supreme over the summer movie season.

On September 22, Hollywood unleashes their new lineup intcadcd to put butts in the movie theater scats.

Over 121 movies arc s lated to open bet ween Labor Day and Christmas , making this year's season one of the most crowded and competitive in years.

The fall season is usually a quiet times for films. Ac ti on movies deemed not worthy for the summer arc dumped into fall in addition to many Independent film,.

It' s also the time of year when studi os release films that have the best shot at Oscar nominations.

Not this year. This season wi II he

one of the most diverse in recent times. Everyone from Madonna to Mel Gibson to Barbar Streisand has a movie coming out.

There is a Tim Burton science fiction comedy and a Woody Allen musical set for release in December.

Famous authors like Arthur Miller. John Grisham , and Henry James will have their most acc laimed work adapted fo r celluloid.

Here is a mo nthl y preview of mo vies that will he battling for your money. This li st is by no mean s complete, but rather movies wit h the highest potential to capt ure your inte rest.

SEPTEMBER The month of September is one of the worst possible times to release a movie. Kids returning to school, as well as the season premiere or popular television shows

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Oneofthemostanticipated films is " Ransom" starring Mel Gibson and Renee Russo as parents who must face the nightmare of their only son being kidnapped.

Directed by Ron Howard , the action flick follows Mel going to extreme means to getting his son back and taking revenge on the captors.

Another much an ti c ipated film is the screen adaption of Arthu r Miller's play "The Crucible" with Winona Ryder and Daniel DayLewis. The film is about the Salem w ith hunts of the 1600's.

Also keep an eye out for the Barbra Strcicand-dircctcd "TheM irror ha s Two Faces," sta rrin g Streisand and Jeff Bridges in a romance abo ut an ugly duckling turned beautiful co ll ege professor.

Both films arc expected to get severa l Oscar nominations.

November wi II also mark therelease of the eighth Star Trek film, "S tar Trek: First Contact," with th e "Next Generation" crew gett ing a new redesigned Enterprise and battling the evil Borg.

More unconventional sc ience fiction fare has basketball sta r Michael Jordon appearing a longside Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes in "Space Jam." This will be Jordan 's late s t appearcncc with the Looney tunes s ince the " Hare Jordan" commercials. The wi ld premise follows th e Looney Tunes and Jordon playing in an interstellar basketball game in while the fate of the earth hangs in the balance.

Comic relief is on the way with "Jingle All the Way" starring ironman Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sin bad in a comedy about two dads battling over the last turbo action doll on Christmas eve.

Last, ,but not least. is the live action.:· I 0 I Dalmations" starring Jeff Daniels, and Glenn Close as the evil and wicked Cruella Deville and lots of spotted puppies.

llleana Douglas stars in Gramercy's "Grace Of My Heart."

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This year is no exception with plenty of creepy flicks to help you get into the Halloween spirit.

The much anticipated "S leepers," starring Brad Pitt, Dustin Hoffman , Robert DcNiro and Jason Patrie, details the true story of reform sc hool students who are brutalized and sexually assaulted by a guard.

Later, as adults, the students take gruesome revenge and try to dodge the consequences.

Also g uaranteed for scares is "The Ghost and the Darkness," abo ut two hunters played by Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas who sta lk intelligent lions that killed 130 people.

Dark drama is also the order of the month with the screen adaption of John Grisham's ·'The Chamber."

Chris 0' Donnell plays a young lawyer appeals for the life of his racist

grandfather. played by Gene Hackman.

"Michael Co llin s" stars Liam Neeson in the true life story of the rebel who liberated part of Ireland from British co ntrol. Julia Roberts and Alan Rickman co-star.

A lso keep and eye out for "The Long Kiss Goodnight," a thrill e r starring Geena Davis and Samuel Jackson.

October won ' t have to ball gloom and doom at the movies. Tom Hanks stars and directs "That Thing You Do'" a '50s ensemble piece about the rise and fall of a rock hand on th e edge of fame.

And if you're into romance, you may want to check out "Romeo and Juliet" starring Lcanardo DiCaprio and C la ire Danes as the star st ruck lovers in Shakespeare's c lassic.

This version, however, is set in modern day Miami while still retainin g the bard's lang uage.

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ABOVE: An Indian Rhino reaches for an apple slice from the outstreched hand of a member of the photo caravan.

RIGHT: Up close and personal with these rhinos means looking into a mouth open wide enough to fall into. To conserve energy, they will keep their mouths open until the apple slices stop falling in, then chew several at once.

BELOW: Debra Rich and Kevin Regan, both of New Jersey, quickly learned to get the carrots up to the giraffes before the greedy animals dipped their heads into the truck.

n the day the power went out all over the west, I was on the plains of Africa, elbow-deep in giraffe and rhinoceros spit. I didn't have to spend thousands of dollars, waste two days traveling, take several weeks off work, or even leave the mild climate of California - I went to the Wild Animal Park.

Anyone who has lived in California for more than 15 minutes knows about the Park- animals Jiving in habitats that resemble their native countries, where each area contains compatible animals existing in relative safety from their natural enemies - namely man.

For less than $100 each, 12 people can pile into the back of a flat-bed truck and view the animals up close and personal on what is called a photo caravan.

With one skilled driver- Jodi Budmanand Wild Animal Park guide of over three years Elisa Peskin, the group I was assigned to set out to tour a world many people know painfully little about.

My first thought when I read about these trips was that it must bother the animals to have people drive by close enough to take pictures of them. But the animals don't seem to mind- at least most of them.

As we drove through the double gates into Indonesia, there was a Javan Rusa Deer that was almost extinct in its native country. There are many would-be "homeless" at the Park, as well as other facilities around the world, where they are well cared for and protected. This one barely glanced at us. He probably doesn't know he was endangered.

While we received the same bored indifference from most of the animals, some snapped to attention as soon as they detected us. Most of the time it was a protective mother with a baby to look after. A female of mild temperament can become aggressive to the point of violence if she fears for the safety of her young. We purposely made a wide and safe berth around these nervous mothers.

Some species are receptive to human contact, but this can be a problem. Many of the animals

at the Park were born and raised there, some by human hands. This makes them comfortable around humans, but with no idea they have th~ ability to seriously injure or even kill without intending to do so. The horns on a Lowland Wisent Bison can impale a human with just a toss of the head. Peskin asked us not to pet these animals, even though they came right up to the truck, seemingly begging for a pat on the head.

Because I felt the need to leave the Park with both hands intact, I complied with her request.

The seriousness of her request reminded us that we are the visitors here, in their world where surviva! of the fittest is the law oftheland. We are there to learn about these ammats, not to harass them. It is a humbling experience.

One advantageofhand-raising became apparent to the world at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago Aug. 16 when Binti, a gorilla that had to be taught by trainers how to take care of a baby, came to the aid of a little boy who fell into the gorilla enclosure. Binti, an offspring of a Wild AniiR-.1 Park gorilla, grabbed the boy and kept him safe from the other gorillas until trainers could rescue him. In this case, Binti's lackoffearofman probably saved the little boy's life.

Man is the reason places like the Wild Animal Park need to exist in the first place. The

ABOVE: This group of Defassa Waterbuck, indiginous to East Africa, snapped to aH¡~n,tilllon senced the approach of visitors. This antelope species can often be found near water, not truly aquatic. They can be found in national parks in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania.

RIGHT: Though normally a tame animal, when a female Javan Banteng Cow has a young become aggressive if she feels threatened. This species is on the verge of extinction ir country, but will be preserved because of the efforts of the Wild Animal Park and other around the world.

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imals of Africa in their natural habitats, The Wild erience a uniqu~ safari adventure irony is, because we have destroyed the of so many animals, we must now use Jand to recreate the very land we have When the Park first started in the early 1970s, Southern White Rhinoceros were shipped to Park in the hopes that the environment there, close to their own, would be conducive to captive breeding which had been unsuccessful up to that point using cages and small enclosures. Not only were they successful, but the white rhino was eventually taken off the endangered list. It is now the proud symbol of the Wild Animal Park.

I had the privilege of feeding apples to some Indian rhinos- an experience I will never forget. From the tram at the Park the rhinos look pretty big.

Up close they appear the size of motor homes.

Peskin asked us to feed the rhinos over the top of the wood rails of the truck, and I soon found out why. The two-by-fours, a foot apart, a fence around the bed of the truck, perfect dental floss for the rhinos. If handed piece of apple between the boards, the rhinos start chewing on the wood, moving their from side to side as if to clean between teeth. They can open their mouths wide to fit a person inside, so I was grateful

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The high point of the tour- at least for mewas meeting and feeding the giraffes. First, there was a cocky male named Ivan, a Reticulated Giraffe from Southern Asia. As soon as he spotted our truck, he stopped harassing an East African Eland he had cornered and made a beeline for us.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but I soon found out that Ivan is not shy. In fact, he can be downright pushy. He will stick his head right in the middle of a group of people and eat as many carrots as he can finesse out of outstretched hands.

On the heels of I van was one of his offspring, 7 -month-old Hafun. I van did not want to share his new friends, or their treats, with his son, so we had to distract him with huge carrots on one side of the truck while feeding little carrot pieces to Hafun on the other side.

A giraffe's tongue is extremely long and dexterous, and Ivan can wrap his all the way around a carrot and put in his mouth as well as humans can with their fingers. A word of caution though, it can get pretty slimy. Ivan has terrible manners.

With so many things to see and learn, one 3and-a-half hour photo caravan is not enough.

Several people on the trip with me were repeat caravaners. One couple from New Jersey could not believe a place like this exists in the United States. They took a lot of pictures, and will definitely be back.

But the most interesting story belonged to Merritt and Jeanne Johnson from Newport Beach.

They had just returned from their fourth trip to Africa. After having been to Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana just to name a few, these seasoned travelers still enjoy the photo caravan. This was their fourth photo caravan, and probably won't be their last. Jeanne said it best when she called the trip infectious. "Once you go, you have to go back." I feel the same way.

Photos and story by Angela A. Logan, Editor-in-Chief.

ABOVE: Ivan, a reticulated giraffe, can extend his tongue up to 20 inches to retrieve a carrot, or_to pluck leaves from trees. This species is the tallest mammal on Earth.

LEFT: When Ivan hears a truck coming, he stops whatever he is doing to beg for treats. Following not far behind is Hafun, Ivan's 7 -month-old son. While not old enough to chew the huge carrots offered to his father, Hafun is offered smaller pieces of carrot.

Each individual giraffe can be distinguished from all the others by unique markings.

BELOW: The Indian Greater One-horned Rhinoceros has skin that looks like armor, but is actually sensitive. While reproducing successfully at the Park, this rhino is still being hunted to the brink of extinction in southeast Asia for its horns. Natives still believe the horns have medicinal powers.

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Seven-and a-half feet, please!

• No policy at all is better than 7 1/2 {'eel

• Education Leads to healthy lifestyles Robert Nanninga

Jeremy Lynch

It is about time Palomar Colk:gc, an institution or higher learning, started to discourage mind-numbing stupidity. The new smoking policy that prohibits lighting up within 7 and-ahalf reel or any building is lon g overdue, ir not shortsighted. Considering what we now know about tobacco, nicotine, and the health risks attributed to them, the ract that we arc still sortpedaling around the issue is insane.

After protracted and sometimes heated discussions hy a task force made up or faculty. stall, and Associated Student Government members, Board Policy# I 05 was passed on June I I. This, my ld low students- smokers and non-smokers alike- is a good thing.

Anything to make a nicotine addiction harder to feed is a step in the right direction. In this case that step is 7 and-a-hair feet away from classrooms and other buildings. Early in the semester you will he able to spot the smokers hy their rabulous tans. Once the weather starts to turn, they will he the wet ones.

I am hoping that this effort to discourage such a foolish and deadly habit will continue until smoking is no longer permitted on campus. Tough words?

You hct 1 If Palomar is to continue to serve the community, it must set standards that promote education and healthy li restyles.

Now that the federal government has classiricd nicotine as a drug, allowing its continued usc on campus, it is paramount to permitting marijauna consumption hct ween classes- something I don't sec happening anytime soon.

Student Health Services should be taking the lead in this crfort. Seminars and support groups should he orfcrcd to those who currently smoke.

And hy demanding a smoke rrcc campus, a message will he sent to students that Health Services is more than just a place to get BandAids and condoms.

Who , you ask, is responsible ror upholding this new 7 and-a-half feet policy '1 It seems the smokers arc going to he on the honor system.

This. I'm sure, will he challenging at best, considering that it is impossible to honor themselves through such destructive behavior. Non-smokers, it is up to us to gently remind those that arc invading our airspace that they arc remiss in their responsibility.

I have quite a rcw rricnds who smoke, and all or them want to stop hut can ' t. No longer permitted to smoke indoors, they must constantly excuse thcmscl vcs to go outside ror a smoke. Imagine if we allowed friends and ramily to slip out for a quick heroin fix.

Now before you think I'm some health Nazi, let me just say I am aware that smokers arc blameless in their addiction, due to the ract that the tobacco industry has spent the last 70 years pushing its poison on an unsuspecting public.

Need help quitting- just remember that every time you light up you arc putting money in Jessie Helms' war chest. Can you say fascist'~ And all you young hipsters who think you arc so cool with that cancer stick hanging rrom your lips. let me just point out that you arc all rebels without a clue. Suicide stopped being rash ionable long before the Marlboro man coughed up his last lung. If you l'ccl you have to rrovc you that you're an adult , try voting. And irsuicidc is still appealing to you, vote ror Bob Dole. He's not addictive either.

Let's sec. we now have a new smoking policy here at our beloved Palomar. Docs it really change anything? For al l rractical purposes, no. However, our administration must l'ccl it will accomplish something or they wouldn' t ha vc introduced the "new" policy, right'!

For those who don't know about the new policy, don't worry, it ' s plastered on all the ashtrays on campus. But ror those wondering, the policy states smoking is prohibited within 7 anda-half feet or any classroom or building.

Gee, that seems like it will do a whole heck of a lot to deter the would-be smokers from Iighting up on campus. I fPalomar College wants recognition as a top-notch institution, it must start treating students like adults, not like children who just happen to have high school diplomas.

Many four-year institutions have similar poli cies, but they realize most or their students arc adults, and feel no need to make known a pol icy that should be common sense.

I am not particularly against a pol icy restricting smoking, but to make a hig deal about it seems idiotic if it docsn ' t ban smoking all together.

Here in bcautirul sunny California, the colleges and universities have a lot of open air space on their campuses. To say students arc not allowed to smoke anywhere within a seven-foot radius of any building is just counter productive.

First orall,most smokers I know want to get so rar away rrom the classroom they were in because all they were thinking about while in class was the c igarcttc they were going to smoke as soon as class let out. Second Iy. wou ld-bc smokers probably wouldn't mind relaxing to enjoy thci1· cigarettes between classes. I can't think or a better place for a smoker to get away rrom the crowd than out on one or the Iush quads or park benches Palomar has to oiler. Say it with me : conlnwn

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Robert Nanninga is a Staff Writer

Please_ No Smoking Should there be a smoking policy at Palomar College?

Well, there is a policy. As per: Board Policy #105 adopted June 11, 1996 smoking is prohibited 7 1/2 feet from all build.ings

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In keeping a journalistic attitude, I will not go into the whole ror-or-against smol--ing issue. But ror the administration to consciously adopt a policy against smoking in certain areas seems like the Palomar higher-ups did their best to take care or a few agenda items over the past semester and summer.

I realize there is a war against teen smoking, and smoking is becoming more and more unacceptable in Calirornia. Nonetheless, the vast majority or the Palomar students arc legal adults and have a right to take the class they want, say what they want, and smoke ir they want. Ir the rule-makers want to make it policy to only allow smoking in certain areas on utmrus, or one that facilitates a thoughtru I smoking student body then I'm all for it.

However, until the rcdcral government hans smoking as a legal act or declares nicotine an illegal drug, people will have to get used to rcoplc smoking on rublic grounds. Common sense tells us that 7 rcct rrom a building isn't that rar. I would even be happy with I 0 or 15 feet, but scvcn' 1 Comc on, some of us might be on the six-year rlan . but that doesn't mean we lack common sense, docs it' 1 Docs anyone detect a common sense theme here·>, The more the administration understands that we all possess a certain amount of, yes con/IliOn sense, and want to be treated with respect. the more I will be willing to go along with the policies they introduce. Maybe even ones that rorgct that the student body docs indeed have conlll/011 sense.

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Some clarity would be nice, thank you Angela A. Logan I have been listening to political campaign rhetoric for what seems like an eternity, and I would like to have a few things clarified.

All parties- the Reform Party ineluded - appear to have a never-ending plethora of phrases and slogans on the tips of their tongues, just waiting for an audience or television camera to spew forth their carefully polished words. The problem is none of them mean anything without explanation.

Republicans arc using the phrase .. get America moving again" but they do not explain what that means. We could plummet into a deep, dark dcprcs~ion, but technically, ,.;c would be moving. I don'tthink that is the direction they arc talking about.

Republicans also stressed at their convention that they represent the ··common people,'' aml want to be middle-class friendly. Maybe that's what they talked about during their $1 ,500-a-person parties they held for each other while in San Diego for the conYcntion.

Democrats try to keep up with Republicans with the bu1z phrase "welfare reform·· but offer no real answers as to what that would entaiL It could mean they would take the wei fare system apart and put it hack together even worse than it is now.

Democrats arc about as in touch with the common people as Republicans arc if they don't hear the growing anger of the working class over paying for so many social leeches who could work but choose not to.

Bob Dole's TV commercials proclaim President Clinton raised taxes highcrthan any administration in history. hut anyone who kno-ws anything about politics knows the president has very little to do~\ ith that process.

Democrats have their ov. n commercials proclaiming Senator Dole voted for everythin£ from less restrictions on gun ownership. to t;king food out of the mo~ths of elder!; welfare recipients. For as long as Dole was a member of Congress. he was hound to make a few had decisions based on the law of averages alone. He also knew the game requires compromise on some issues one feels less strongly about to gain support for other, more important issues. It's called logrolling.

Unfortunately. we the voting public never really know what a politician stands for. and what he will actually try to change. until he takes office. By that time, it's too late for the people who believed in and voted for their candidate.

What puulcs me is how people arc surprised by this practice every time an election comes along. It's not like they didn't have previous broken promises to lrarn from. Either we arc eternal optimists, or just really stupid. I fear it is the latter.

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Enrollment errors, textbook troubles Welcome back to school 1 What a welcome it has been. For most, the schciol year has started oil in the usual, uneventful way. For a select few, ho~cver, the welcome has been especially sweet.

Between the Admissions office and the bookstore, students began the school year classless, book less and learning-less.

First, there is the group of approximately I ,400 students students who had their registration canceled "for lack of payment." According to Nancy Corlett, Admissions manager, in the real world. bills must be paid even if they are received after they arc due. She even states that this ordeal is ··educational.''

This logic is flawed to say the least, and contradicts everything Palomar College stands for and strives to achieve.

The Palomar College Mission Statement states, ··we exist as an institution to enable our students to realize and achieve their goals." How can students achieve their goals if they arc being unjustly held accountable for events that arc out of their control? A regional power outage is a

valid excuse for Admissions to have had problems with enrollment this semester. But 1l is simply unfair that students had to pay the price.

Many students complained that their registration bill was postmarked and received as many as four days after the money was due.

When students called to address the situation, they were told they were already "out of the system." If Admissions realized the bi lis were sent out late, why didn't they override the system before students' registration was cancclcd'1 A canceled class may not be a hig deal for an administrator, but it could delay a student's educational plan for an entire semester, and in some cases a full academic year.

The bookstore added to the "welcome back" festivities this semester, as did some outspoken faculty. An alarming number of students had to start the school year without textbooks. Teachers blame the bookstore, and the bookstore had a seemingly endless list of reasons why this happens on a reoccurring bases. While all this is happening. students arc still without textbooks. At the beginning

of week three of this school year, there were still 41 courses Iis ted with books not available. Is this normal'' Is this acceptable? Most important. is this fixable '/ The editorial board of The Telescope certainly docs not have the answers. It is interesting to note, however, that while outspoken members of our faculty have continued to cmphasi1c the adverse effects these problems have on students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. the bookstore has cmphasi;.cd that there arc reasons why book availability has been problematic.

Faculty point out that students pay for 15 weeks of instruction, and receive less than they paid for when they don't have textbooks. The bookstore points out that they operate as a profit-oriented enterprise, not a student-service-oriented enterprise. If they arc a business, then perhaps a business course is in order. Perhaps someone will realize that service is an integral part of any business. Of course, we arc assuming that the books will be available for the class.

Letters to the Editor

President's letter welcomes students We arc delighted that you have chosen to further your education at Palomar College. Even if you arc new at Palomar College, we hope you have already discovered that Palomar is a community of people committed to the ~upport or your learning and growth. Many of our education programs have been rccogni;.cd at the state and national levels and will provide you with unlimited opportunities to develop new insights and skills.

Our faculty , administration . and classi ficd stall arc eager to help you. Let us know when you need assistance. Our most successful students ask 4ucstions in class, take time to meet v. ith their instructors during office hours, usc our tutoring ser\ ices and learning laboratories, and meet with counselors to discuss career, academic. and personal issues. Palomar College makes comprchcnsi vc student support services casi ly acccssi hie to you. Staff in financial aid. job placement, disabled student services. and health scrv1ccs want to he of assistance. Our library. Career Center, and Transfer Center oiler a wide range of valuable services. If you haven't already "surfed" the Internet, ask the lihr~u·y stall to help you catch your first wave.

Palomar College also oilers many opportunities for you to develop or demonstrate your leadership, academic, artistic, and athletic skills. Many of our outstanding students have hccn rccogni;.cd at the

local. state. and national levels. Consider participating in campus clubs, sports, the campus newspaper, drama, dance or music programs.

Through participation in student government and college governance committees. students provide input to college programs and processes while developing valuable leadership skills. Extracurricular activities arc also fun.

Palomar College is very fortunate to have students from many different cultures and backgrounds. We encourage students to celebrate the strengths of their own cultural traditions and to respect and learn from persons with other traditions.

The faculty and stall at Palomar College are looking forward to the opportunity to work with you to create a meaningful and exciting learning experience. Success is most · likely if you attend class regularly, keep up with your assignments, utiliLc student support services, and take advantage of extracurricular opportunities. Please accept my best wishes for a positive and successful experience at Palomar College.

Dr. George R. Boggs Superintendent/President

ASG looking for big things this year As your Student Body President, I would like (0 take this time to tl1ankyou for choosing Palomar as the school where you will acquire the knowledge toward your future success. I hope you feel welcomed and ready for an enlightening and eventful year. We arc em-

barking on our 51st year at Palomar College. and we anticipate that it will he full of challenging and exciting experiences. You may become involved in extracurricular activities by participating in events, committees, dubs. or hy v<,icing your concerns to us, the Associated Student Government ( ASG ).

The ASG is comprised of president, four vice-presidents . a treasurer, and I 0 senators. All or these officials arc elected by you. the students. We arc your representatives who lobby for you in legislation as well as at Palomar College. Because we are your representatives. we expect you to make us aware of your needs and concerns regarding Palomar College.

I understand) ou may feel that you do not have the time for extracurricular activities. and that you should concentrate on school first. If you l'cclthis wa;. you arc on the right track because your ,\eadem ic success should come first. This docs not mean, however, that I do not want you to get invol vcd, because there is nothing that would gi vc me more pleasure than to work with a such diverse population of students.

Please feel free to give the student government some consideration-either by participating at some level as a student rcprcsentati ve. <Jr by voicing your concerns and letting us take it from there.

Come and visit us in SU-7 or call us at 744-1150, ext. 2605. We arc here for you.

The ASG is looking for students, who arc concerned about this schooL I can't wait to mcct 1 Berenice C. Arrczola ASG President/Student Trustee

Angela A. Logan is rhe Editor-in-Chief Send emoil ro: jloxan/-IOO@ool.con!

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Freshmen getting used to life at Palomar Mimi Bowles St<!lT Writer

College. The rirst big step into the world after high school. The "adult'" world or scheduling one ·s classes. on one's own, working rull time, and independence.

The rirst day or college can be rather intimidating, even here at Palomar which isn't quite as big as

a university. Still, the eight-mile hike rrorn Lot 9 provides plenty or exercise, which is a good thing with the vending machines and snack shacks every rive l"cct. Hungry between classcs·l No problem at Palomar, just grab some junk rood , and hike up a hill to your next d~1ss to burn oil the calories.

In addition to calories , the rrcshmen must also burn oil the .. high

school mode." Realizations such as "W c actually have to read the sy llabus'l" and not having to ask to usc the rest rooms arc niajor adjustments.

Not to mention the sudden necessity ror a watch-no longer does the bell signal the start or class.

Speaking or class. spending two or three hours searching for it is also not uncommon. Buildings that arc lettered and numbered in no obvi-

ous format leave most or the freshmen standing in the middle or the hallway turning the campus map around and around in their hands and looking conruscd. And or course. arriving late to class no longer means long hours after school serving detention.

And then there is the surprise or the sheer amount or homework one has, and the ract that selr-motiva-

MEET THE CANDIDATES 1996 Associated Student Government Election Preview Dates: Sept. 18-19 • Polling Site: Student Union, Palomar College San Marcos Campus

tion has become a necessity (especially in a sci r-paccd course in a particularly hated subject area).

But perhaps the biggest adjustment freshmen have to make is sudden anonymity. Instead or everyone knowing onc·s name. now no one docs. This also comes with some henerits. however-reputations that have stuck by one ror 12 years have finally 'an1shed.

Eric Vickoren Number of semesters: 2 Major: Political Science Position seeking: Senator Previous Experience: Student council president in high school, student rercscntativc on the Board or Education for his district, volunteer at Democratic Party Headquarters Reason for Running: Wants to make himself available to the students, hear their concerns and ideas

Angela Alvarado

Julie Kaufman

Dawn West

Number of semesters:

Number of semesters: 4

Number of semesters: 3

Major: Liberal Arts

Major: Computer Science

Major: Political Science

Position seeking: Senator

Position seeking: Senator

Position seeking: Vice President of Social Activities

Previous Experience: Senator at Mesa College ror three

Previous Experience: none

Previous Experience: Current Palomar ASG Senator. member or high sc'hool student government

semesters

Reason for Running: Would like to get students involved

Reason for Running: Wants to address parking and book-

Reason for Running: Would like to increase the number or

in activities

store issues

student activities.

Charity Roberts

Claudia Bucio

David Espinoza

Number of semesters: 3

Number of semesters: 5

Number of semesters: 2

Major: Chemistry

Major: Liberal Studies

Major: Education

Position seeking: Senator

Position seeking: Senator

Previous Experience: High school student council. FAA

Previous Experience: Member or student government at

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Escondido High School

Reason for Running: Wants to help students at satellite campuses to get involved in activities

Reason fot· Running: Wants to help students at satellite campuses to get involved in activities

Position seeking: Executive Vice President Previous Experience: Palomar ASG Senator

Reason for Running: none given

Mary Paulet

Casey Paulson

Mike D'Alo

Number of semesters: 3

Number of semesters: 2

Number of semesters: 4

Major:Political Science

Major: Business

Major: Zoology

Position seeking: Senator

Position seeking: Senator

Position seeking: Senator

Previous Experience: ICC representative for Phi Theta

Previous Experience: none

ASB Secretary

Kappa Honor Society

Reason for Running: Wants to work with school to reduce cost or parking permit and obtain additional funding ror the Art and Photography departments. Mary wants .. to be a voice in student government and represent with honor.··

Previous Experience: Current appointed Palomar Senator,

Reason for Running: From the prospective or a woman. she would govern rrom a di fl'crcnt prospective and oiler rresh ideas.

Reason for Running: Would increase the number or public phones on campus and ele\ ate the current level or maintanencc. He would also like to v\ork \\ith the school to lower prices at the hook store and to c IiIll i nate the lllaXllllUlll number or times a student may take ··run .. classes. such as Speech and Debate.

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14 SPOHTS

SPORTS San Diego fans get ·F' 'in loyalty Michael G. Douglas Thud. That's the sound the beloved Chargers fans arc going to hear this week when the hand wagon loses a wheel 1n Green L___ _ _ ____JBay. and the cold weather fans leap off.

It'!> that time of year when boss Ross' team hits a specdbump. bnnging the bolt fans down to earth. The losing streak now begins.

During the last four seasons, every time Bobby Ross and his team hit a loosing streak. all the ~o-callcd die-hard fans forgot the Chargers.

I'm from Chicago, and we don· t jump ship every time the Bears or Cubs lose a game. At Padres games against the Cubs. oftentimes there arc more Chicago fans than San Diego fans.

Other cities don't do it ether-Green Bay, Dallas. San Francisco, and what about Cleveland fans' 1 They still go to the stadium to tailgate, and their team is in Baltimore.

Of course Cleveland fans cheer agamst Baltunorc. but they're ~till there.

It could be that in most of the cities with true fans have nothing bcllcr to do than watch football and dnnk beer because it's cold outside.This problem isn't just with the Chargers. How about the Padres·' When they lose. it's like the hlad, plague has hit fans. They stay away in droves .• Free T-shirt night'' Free beach towel' 1 55.000 fans sho"' up to cheer for the home team. Yet even in a pennant race with those dirty Dodgers. the Padres can't seem to get more than 15,000 people in the scats on an average night.

OK, so Tom Werner had the fire sale, and there was that stril-.e thing.

But other mediocre baseball cities slill have fans like the Ch1cago Cubs.

So I'm a Cubs fan. sue me. In Chicago we still go to the games.

We also believe they will win the World Series in this millennium.

People, wake up. San Diego is the sixth largest City in the United States. You still complain about losing the Clippers and the Rocl-.ets. and you think the NBA \\ill giYc San D1cgo an C\pans1ontcam!

You couldn't cYcn keep the Wild Cards.

I hct most San Dicgans don't eYen knm\ that they ha\'C a professional Yolle; hall team - the San Diego Spikcrs.

Right now there is tall-. about huild1ng new arenas and stadiums.

How could the owners even think about asking for a new place to pia;'? My taxes go to this. I wouldn't want to pay for new stadiums. As soon as the team went south. nobody would be there.

Last year I was a little proud of the Charger fans. After some Charger losses, the fans still showed up at Jack Murphy Stadium.

But the fans still have a long way to go. \fj, full'/(,', IJfl/lljfll, j., II ,fa/( II ril,·r

Comets work behind Wanstreet for '96 season Chris Uhles Swjf \-1 riter

For many years. the Palomar foothall team nourished as national and state champions.

Howe\ cr. following last year's disappointing 5-5 record. the Comets have been granted a reprieve a new coach and a strong quarterhad.

"I ~ec last yc.tr as a hump 1n the road." first-year head coach Marl-.

Eldndgc \aid. "I'm not concerned about \\hat happened last year. No one taiJ..s about last year."

With time comes change. and w1th th1s change, a positi \'C outlook surrounds the team.

Eldndgc would he the lirst to speak of that positi\'e feedback. ··They're a blue-collared tc~un."

Eldridge said. "That· s the way !like to thin!.. of them.'· Discipline is the key for the 1996 squad. according to Eldridge. Arter many sloppy games last year. including them id-season game agamst Challcy College (229 ;ards in penalties and six sacks) Eldridge is looking for nothing hut the best 111 this year's players.

"I don't expect perfect. but we want (the players) to he responsible for their positions. and to limit mistakes." Eldridge said.

On the (lllensi ve side. the Comets will continue their no-huddle oft'cnsc. hut unlike teams of the past, this year's scheme will involve a much more rounded attack plan, including both passing and rushing alternates.

"We· re going to be as balanced as we can he," Eldridge said.

The leading candidate vying for this year's quarterback position is Jason Wanstrect (6 fcct.l75 pounds.

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Wanstrcct graduated from Orange Glen High School where he was

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Palomar Comets starting quarterback, freshman Jason Wanstreet, will have the weight of a 5-5 1995 overall record to carry. The Comets home-opener against Antelope Valley tomorrow night at 6 p.m. named First Team All North County in 1995, and Palomar Lea~uc OfrcnsiYc Player of the Year.~ .

In '95. the Orange Glen Patriots were led by Wanstrcct to the San D1cgo section CIF semifinals. losing to the eventual San D1cgo champions Rancho Bueno Vista.

"He runs this club better than the rest," Eldridge said. "He's got a good track record of winning. and has great leadership sk1lls.

"The defensive line is solid, but the secondary is questionable. We

have the people. hvt they haven't stepped up yet."

According to Eldridge, the key to success this year will he to make it through the season \cry deliberately.

"I've been around teams that take it one game. one play at a time. and then all of a sudden, you look up an you've won five games already.''

Eldridge said.

"We need a good start with this team to build the confidence that will last the year out."

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"There arc a lot of players that arc prclly unknown at the (junior college) level. hut this squad has practiced very well and hard ... he said.

The Comets wd I face Antelope Valley in the home opener at San Marcos High School tomorrow at 6 p.m.

Admission is free to all card holding Palomar students.

With discipline comes respect, and to he a national contender once again, that is exactly what the Comets need-respect.

Until Palomar gets a new stadium, all Comet home football games will be held at San Marcos High School.

Palomar Sports September 13-19 Women's Volleyball Today against College of the Desert at Palomar College. Game starts at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 18. against Cypress College at Palomar College. Game starts at 5:30p.m.

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Women's Soccer Today against Fullerton College at Palomar College. Game starts at 3:30 p.m.

Men's Water Polo Today and tomorrow away at the Mt. Sac Tournament. The tourney lasts all day.

Tuesday, Sept. 17,against Rancho Santiago College. away.

Meet starts at 2:30p.m.

Thursday. Sept. 19. against Cypres College at Palomar College. The meet starts at 2:30p.m.

Women's Water Polo Tuesday, Sept. 17, against Rancho Santiago College. away.

Meet starts at4 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19, against Cypress College at Palomar College. Meet starts at 4 p.m.

Football Saturday. Sept. 14, against Antelope Valley College. at San Marcos High School. Game hegins at 6 p.m.

Defense key to scrimmage victory • Mens soccer wins J-0 match marred br l'iolations Ashley Hughes Swff\\'rit<'l

In mens' soccer action last Friday Sept. 6, the Palomar Comets defeated the four-year United States International Uni\crsit; Glohcrunncrs 1-0 in their lirst scrimmage or the year.

In an aggressive. fast paced game, sometimes resembling a hockey match, Palomar's defense held back any allcmpts of a US!U score right from the start. Although Palomar had many close attempts. Chad Kai I came through w1th the winning goal 23 minutes into the first halL The Comets used their field well

with great teamwork. communication. and an exceptionally focused defense to dominate the entire llrst haiL USIU came out hustling in the SCCOnd half, hut liS efforts WCrC thwarted hy great ddcnsi vc plays

by Jim Sato. Robert Simovski. and the entire Palomar defense.

Simo\ ski took the brunt of aggr~s­ sion from USIU, a scholarship school searching for a win ncar the end or the second halL As the field heated up in the last 12 minutes, many red and yellow cards were handed out to each side .

Referee Larry Guthrie had his hands full dealing with the players language, more than their aggressive actions. According to Guthrie. most of the cards were yellow because of

thc1r language.

Robert SllllO\ski, who\\ ill haYc to sit out a game because of one of those cards. expressed h1s obvious displeasure at the aggressiveness of the game stating. "In college, if you hit someone you have got to expect red card~. hut I'm going to get smarter now about yellow cardsit's not worth sitting out a game."

Coach Carlos Hcrnandc; was pleased with their first performance. but docs admit, "We should have scored a couple of goals in the second half, hut we were tired. We've got a lot of work to do in fitness and team chemistry. hut it was a great set up for Wednesday's game and the upcoming Consumncs River Tournament 111 Sacramento."

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Are you worth Women soccer loses 4-1 to $30,000 ,000? state champ Orange Coast '

Angela A. Logan

The value of human beings went up this summer. hut only for those who can make a basket, throw a hall or score a touchdown.

Most sports fans arc willing to concede that Michael Jordan is worth the )30 million dollars he v. ill make next year v.1th the Bulls. hut is anyone really worth that much'l Most of us will never earn in our lil'ctimcs what Jordan will ma"c in one game - whether he pia) s or not. And guess who pays h1s salar) I Wh) is 1t OK for Shaquillc O'Neal to ma"c <;; 121 million m ·cr the next sc1cn years w1th the Lakcrs at the expense of the fans· 1 That's nght. because of o· Neal. you the ran will he paying $21 this season ror cheap scats. up rrom $<).50 last season.

II' we continue at this rate, soon only the rich and l'amous will he able to attend sporting events.

Ycs. o· Neal and Jordan arc exceptional basketball players. some c1 en say they arc the he st. but is any human really worth that kind or money? Not to mention that both 11ill earn more !'rom endorsements than those inl'latcd salaries. Where ''ill 1t all cnd' 1 f-ootball players have l'inally caught on. ~u l l ll<.. hut J<.:rry Jones. ll\\ nc1 lli the Dallas Cm1 boys. "nows ror sure \vhat Deion Sanders ma"cs. hut E.mm1ti Snlllh. '' ho ~1gncd lor . 4H million over eight years with a $15 million signing bonus. reportedly no11 makes more money than Samlcrs or anyone else in the NFL. With Jordan making more than Smith or Sanders. docs that mean has"cthall is a more entertaining, worthwhile sport than roothall' 1 Better not tell Prime-Time Sanders, or he just might change his sport-orthe-month to has"cthall. Why not' 1 Wnh all his publicity and product endorsements, we just don· t get to sec enou~h of Neon De ion Angelo A. Logan is the Lditor-in -Chief send ctnailto: loganl-1000' uol.collt

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Palomar's Womens' soccer team lost Tuesday, 4- I. to Orange Coast College. the I<)<)5 State Champions. "Overall I was happy to sec our wea"ncsscs so we can improve on them for ruturc matchups against tough teams." said head coach Ccm Tont The Comets went into the game attacking the Pirates' defensc.lt too" 14 minutes or the first hair hel'ore Palomar's midl'icldcr Lisa While broke through With her first goal oi' the season to g11e Palomar the 1-0 lead.

Orange Coast put more pressure on the Comet's defenders mid way through the l'irst half. Pirates' nlldllclder Brigit f-odor "ickcd one past Palomar's goalkeeper Alisha Davis with 21 minutes left in the half. tyingthcgamcat 1-1. It seemed

to fire up the Pirates' players. hecause forward Jessica Schroeder gave Orange Coast the 2-1 lead two minutes later.

Pirate defender Jessica Funka gave total control to the Pirates with her goal with I I minutes lert in the half to give them a commanding 31 lead. Midfielder Brigit Fodor scored her her second goal of the game to close out scoring in the first hal r. The Comets went into hal rtime trailing Orange Coast 4-1.

Palomar started the second hal r with a more control-generated game plan. hut the changed midfield couldn · t ta"c advantage of the scoring opportunities, and Orange Coast went home the 4- i victors.

"AI'tcrplaying strong aga1nst two tough teams. I think we have a very good chance at winning the con!Crence championship," said Tont Palomar hosts Fullerton College today at 3:30p.m.

Women's volleyball hopes for another shot at play-offs Michael Douglas Swlf \\'mer

The Palomar Comets womcns · volleyball team starts this season with a good outlook, after its disappointing loss to f-ullerton in the l'irst round or the Paei l'ic CC>ast Con l'crence pla)ofl's last season.

Coach Karl Seiler believes the Comets will fight ror l'irst place in the conference because of the cxpe-

rience on the team. hut the Comets still ha\'e to beat the conference champion Grossmont College Gri ffins.

The Comets have fi\'e players returning l'or the '<)6 season. They arc Pacific Coast Conference AllTeam player. middle-blocker Robin Ally n.left-side hitter Lisa Chern icky (who received a honorable mention from the PCC for her play). two-

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Palomar starting forward Jennifer Otrotmer fights an Orange Coast player for the ball in the Comets' 4-1 loss on Tuesday.

sport athlete, opposite-hitter Autumn Dennison, middle-blocker Jennifer Taylor, and defensive specialist Tenessa Rooney.

"The team looks good; we have a lot of con lldcnce, and new setter Jamie Shook looks solid," Rooney sa1d.

The Comets lost PCC all-team player Chane! Kawai. Kawai was last year's setter, hut is ineligible to

play because or the two-year eligibility rule.

Jamie Shook, a transfer from California Baptist College will repla~:c Kawai as the starting setter.

Also transferring, out of Christian Heritage College 111 El Cajon. is outside hitter Julie Sm1th.

The Comets open the season in the Dome at 4 p.m. today agmnst College of the Desert.

Palomar College Athlete Profile Name- Jami Jones Grade- Sophomore High School- Poway Major- Business

Jami is walking a similar path that her father walked.

Randy Jones was a Cy Young award winnerwiththePadres,andJamiisonher way to carrying on the family tradition of sports excellence.

InherjunioryearatPowayHigh,Jami helped her varsity soccer team win the CIF San Diego Championship.

At Palomar, Jami is beginning her sophomore year as a starting forward on the women's soccer team.

Last season she scored nine goals and provided muchneeded leadership for the team.

Position- Forward, women's soccer team Experience- One year Palomar Comets soccer, three years high school varsity soccer, three years high school varsity

By Eric Jones track, ·one year high school varsity volleyball.

Jami Jones hopes to improve on last year's nine goals for the Comets women's soccer team

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