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Students react to Dole's debate tactics • University of San Diego students have mixed feelings after town hall meeting Suzette Clark Nell".\" Eduor

Suzanne Block Sw.lf \Vriter

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University of San Diego students who did not get in to see the presidential debate, which only allowed 120 pre-selected undecided voters, watch from a big-screen T.V.

Over 1.000 enthusiastic students watched as former Senator Bob Dole was ted no time in throwing the lirst punch at President Bill Clinton during Wednesday night's debate.

The students, who watched the debate from Sports Center at the Universfl.y of San Diego, cheered and jeered as the candidates made their final appeal to the undecided voters of America.

USD sophomore Sabrina Andreacchi , accounting, ·ummed up the sentiment of many voters, students and non-students alike.

"T came here to make up f11Y mind. My bigge ·t concern is money for school. I came here to sec how the candidates are going to address this issue," said Andreacchi .

Shiley Theatre was the site of the Town Hall Meeting, a format in which the audience asks questions of the candidates. The Gallup Polling Firm chose the 150 uncommitted San Diego voters - one-third leaning towards Clinton, one-third towards Dole, and onethird undecided.

"You could see the electricity at the uni verstty th1s morning, as moderator Jim Lehrer acquainted the voters with the format ," said Paul Kirk, co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Dole began the debate attacking Clinton 's White House staff for their alleged ethics violations.

"There is no doubt about it that many American people have lost their faith in government. They see scandals almost on a daily basis," Dole said.

Although Clinton did not respond to Dole's attack, his student supporters were not as reluctant to voice their views. ''I get so annoyed," said freshman Jenny Wright, undecla red . "Dole cannot answer a question without bringing up Clinton's ethics. If he were told he could not bad mouth Clinton, hc '·d have nothing to say. He 's scared."

Dole supporters disagreed, believing thatthis is exactly what is needed to energize the campaign, as it enters the final 20-day stretch.

"Dolecouldn'tbesubtlewithhismessagc.Thc character issues need to be addressed," said junior Corbin Muschinski, communications.

Strategists from both camps had plenty to say about Dole's methodology as well.

"Tonight, before 65 to 80 million Americans, Bob Dole connected. He sold his economic plan, and made it much more difficult for the President to scare seniors with his medi-scare techniques and the attack ads that he uses . Bob Dole did this in a charming, effervescent way that connected with the American people," said John Buckley, communications director for the Dole campaign.

Democratic strategists describe Dole's new campaign technique as a failure after tonight 's exchange.

See Debate, Page 5

Board accused of complacency Suzette Clark Ne11·.v£diwr

Allegations ofcompla<.:cn<.:y and "rubber-stamping'' distri<.:t policy recommendations surfaced at Tuesday night ' s Governing Board Candidates' forum. when three incumbents were met with criticism for reportedly approving policies without conducting independent research and being satisfied with the status quo. ··we need to keep moving forward. Being rated one of the top three community colleges is honorable. but why not try to be number one?" asked David Rockwell, a

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Palomar alumnus and student advocate. "We don ' t want to become complacent when we can do so much more.·· Rockwell '· ·tatement came after incumbent board member Ralph Jensen touted a list of awards, recognition and a<.:hicvcments made

by Palomar.

"Palomar College was chosen by tlic Community College's Journal as one of the top three <.:ammunity colleges promoting student learning," Jensen said. He also noted that Palomar alumni who go on to California State University and University ofCaliforniasystem earn higher grade point averages than

the students who were there for their lower division.

Jensen added. "We have the numberoneCEO[Dr.GeorgeBogg) in the country. We must bedoingsomething right. I'd like to remind you what that wi ·e old philosopher once said, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Other Governing Board members embraced the "Learning Paradigm,'' a shift in educational philosophy started at Palomar. Incumbent board members support the paradigm that emphasizes student learning instead or instruction, and said Palomar's reputation in the educationcommunityha~broughtthem

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Wilson asks colleges to be enforcers Jessica Gleason SwjfWriter

Find out how your opinions of the Cafeteria stack up against our poll.

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RIGHT: Bob Hahn, Chairman and CEO of First National Bank of North County, and head of Palomar's President's Associates organization asks candidate Ralph Jensen to respond to a question at the Oct. 15 meeting.

Governor Pete Wilson recently gave an executive order which includes a request that all California public colleges and universities deny undocumented immigrants a college education.

The executive order Wilson signed in August asks state agencies to follow in the footsteps of President Clinton's recent welfare reform. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconci liation Act of 1996, signed by

President Clinton, mandates that individual states may on ly provide. services to illegal immigrants if the state passes a statute granting such admissibility. ''Today, California takes a step forward in reforming a welfare system so that it once agam encourages personal responsibility and no longer rewards those who break the law by entering this country illegally,'' Wilson said.

Some people believe that Wilson is using immigrants for political purposes. "His actions suggest to me that he is trying to make politi<.:al

hay by playing on the fears and resentments of people who see their way of life being threatened

by California's multicultural makeup. ·'Since directly attacking legal immigrants isn't as politically legitimate, undocumented immigrants make safe targets." said Katheryn Garlow, English as a second language professor.

Wilson asked univcrsitiesandcollcges to abide by federal law, but has no statutory authotity over how

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CAMPUS BEAT F.Y.lNFO _ _ The following Universities will be sending representatives to Palomar this month: •California State University, San Marcos. Oct. 16, I 0 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in SU-I &3.

•United States International Unit•ersity. Oct. 23. 9 a.m. to I p.m. in SU-I &3.

•Unit·ersity of California, San Diego, Oct. 21. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m . in SU-1&3.

•California Pol\'fechnic State UniversitY, Scm Luis Obispo, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to I :30 p.m. in SU-1&3.

•UniversitY of California. Riverside.

Oct. 24. I 0 a.m. to 2:30p.m. in SU-1&3 .

•Clarkson College, Oct. 24, 8 a.m.

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Students browse through posters being sold by Aztec Graphics during Comet Week Oct. 14 through 18.

to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Union.

•San Diego State University, Oct. 28, 9:30a.m. to I :30 p.m. in SU-1&3.

pATROL BLOTTER Tuesday, Oct. 1 Traffic Collison: At 6 p.m., a twoparty accident occurred at the corner of Mission Road . and Comet Circle.

No injuries were reported at that time.

Friday, Oct. 4 Pet!\' Theft: A backpack was stolen out of a vehicle in Lot 9 hetween I0 a.m. and II a.m Petty Theft: Cash amounting to $60 was stolen from an instructor's office near the planetari um.

Monday, Oct. 7 Hit and Run: A car in Lot I was hit leaving a dent in the left front quarter panel.

Palomar will hold Women's committee 'Holiday boutique holding workshop . I will be held Nov. 13 Halloween dinner in Stndent Union and auction

Palomar College-'s Women's Studies Committee. Women's Cancer Task Force.

"Y-Me" San Diego Chapter, and Health Services will hold a cancer workshop Oct. 23 from II a.m. to I p.m., in the Palomar College Governing Board Room.

There will be a discussion on diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in women.

RSVP by Oct. 17 at ext. 2380.

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Art career exhibit presented Nov. 7 Artist Flavia Gilmore will be presenting a one-person show, "Past and Present,'' Nov. 7 at the Boehm Gallery.

The exhibit spans her entire career.

Gilmore will appear for an informal lecture and question-and-answer session Thursday, Oct. 24 at II a.m .

The ex hibit is free. Information available at ext. 2304.

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Christmas and other holiday crafts will be displayed and sold Nov. 13 at Palomar College's cafeteria from 9 a.m . to 2 p.m.

Josie Silva. administrative secretary for the Vocational Technology Department is organizing the annual boutique. ''We're trying to get a lot of handmade items." said Silva. "mainly holiday gift · that students can afford."

Silva said 10 people have already reserved tables and there is ample room for more craft sellers in the cafeteria.

Tahles cost $5 each and will be set up for sellers .

Proceeds from the boutique will benefit the Council of Classified Employees/ American Federation of Teachers Scholarship Fund.

A $5 item donation is requested for those participating in the opportunity drawing. The tickets will be selling for a $1 each .

The deadline to reserve tables is Oct. 31. RSVP ext. 2276. -Catharine Hines

Adult· can enjoy Halloween this year at Palomar College Foundation's fourth annual ''Halloween Auction" held Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Lake San Marcos Countr) Club.

A $100 prize will be given for the best costume. Halloween costumes arc encouraged , but casual dress may be worn.

Entertainment for the evening will feature two Charger Girls selling raffle tickets worth $500 to the winner. A silent auction will include more than 125 items that ha c been donated for this e\'ent. such as a par·~ in a castle, a three-night crui:e to Ensenada. sky-box tickets to a San Diego Charger's football game and a Joe Montana football Jersey.

Ticket prices are $55 per person, $1 I0 per couple and $400 for a table seating eight persons. Dinner and complimentary cocktails are included. For reservations or information call the college advanceme nt office at ext. 2732 or 2733 .

-Jessica Gleason

//!ness: A student was taken to Health Services for possible food poisoning.

Should there be 11scripted'' presidential debates?

Lisann Logan Physical Education

Rachel Pusztai Liberal Studies

Mike Norris Undeclared

Jason Webb Computer Science

-"No. There is no point in having the debate. It should be on-the-spot."

"No. Adehateshould he your views and thoughts at that moment.

It should be a debate, not a speech."

''Yes. It exposes all of the points. In addition, it makes the event run smoother and clearer."

''No. It should be spontaneous. The debates show how intelligently a person can think for himself."

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Marisol FelixMarquez Criminal Justice "The debates should be on-the-spot to determine who knows their material."

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• Accreditation Team scheduled to visit Palomar Every six years, Palomar College conducts a self-study and applies for renewal of its accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The college has completed its self-study and will be visited by Tom Fallo an evaluation team Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 22-24.

An accreditation team last visited Palomar in October of 1990 and found Palomar to be "justifiably proud of its educational programs, with a committed and highly capable faculty providing quality teaching to a student population growing in size and diversity.''

Tom Fallo, president ofEI Camino College, chairs the team which will visit Palomar this year. Other team members are appointed by the accrediting

Palomar to host Career Day Palomar students will have the opportunity to window shop the job market oft he 90s on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

As a service to students, Palomar's Student Placement Services will host the annuai"Carecr Information Day" from 9:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the lawn between the Student Union and the Student Services Center.

With over 50 area busi ncsscs participating , this year's event promises to be better than ever, according to Barbara Clay, job development specialist at the college.

She said that representatives from retail stores, temporary agencies, law enforcement, entertainment and banking industries will be on hand to discuss career opportunities and answer questions.

Speech team takes fourth at Biola tourney Competing against 20 colleges and universities from the west , the Palomar College speech team placed fourth in the sweepstakes division by winning 15 majors awards at the Todd Lewis Invitational, hosted by Biola College in La Mirada, Oct. 4-5.

The team was led by newcomer Mary Upchurch who placed in the championship ro unds of dramatic, persuasive, after-dinner speaking and prose.

Meredith Martineau was a triplewinner in impromptu, prose and "dramatic-duo. Her duo partner was Jennifer Healey, who was also a championship ri"nalist in informative speaking.

Double-championship winner was Sherry Ross. who placed in persuasive and after-dinner speaking.

Aaron Kissinger was a championship finalist in dramatic, and Nathan Phelps. Tiffany Young and Sheryl Sturis were champion finalist in poetry, informative and communications analysis, respectively.

commission from various positions at di ffcrent educational institutions.

The team will meet on Monday afternoon, Oct. 21, to begin its evaluation of the self-study and to plan its review of all aspects of the co llege to determine whether the current accreditation will be renewed and to make other recommendations to college officials.

The campus visit will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Team members will meet with students, administrators, faculty, and classified staff· members throughout the week. On Wednesday, the team will hold an open meeting from II :30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room SU-18.

All staff members are invited to attend to meet the team members and to discuss any concerns.

An exit interview is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24. from I to 3 p.m . in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.

This is an opportunity for students, faculty and taff to hear a general summation of the findings of the visiting team and to ask any remaining questions.

Spring in Cuernavaca or Paris Whether you want to spend a semester in Cucmavaca, "the city of eternal springtimc,"oryou want to see Paris in the spring, Palomar College has the right program for you.

For the spring 1997 semester, Palomar is offering two educational alternatives: Cuernavaca, Mexico, for a complete series of Spanish classes, or Paris, France, for French, art, humanities and history.

The semester in Cuernavaca begins Jan. 27 and runs through April25. giving participants three months to experience Mexican traditions and culture while they fine-tune their Spanish language skills.

The semester abroad includes

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13 weeks of instruction in Spanish courses, a semester-length stay with a host family and daily room and board. Optional excursions and field trips to Acapulco, Oaxaca , Tax co and Puebla arc also a vai Iable mid-week and on weekends.

For those with Paris on their minds, a three-month stay to study French, art, humanities or history may be in order. Students depart on Jan. 31 and return April 25. During their ·emester abroad, students may also enjoy sight eeing, concerts, museums and frequent excursions into the beautiful surrounding countryside of France.

For details on either of these educational opportunities, interested persons are asked to call Palomar· s Foreign Languages Department at, ext. 2822.

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Meet the Governing Board Candidates • Incumbents

• Challengers Barbara Hughes

Tom Morris

Member of the board for 12 years

Police Sergeant, San Diego Police Dept.

"I have very good listening skills, and am open to other people's opinions.

After three terms on teh boead, I have an understanding of the history of events.

I bring lots of enthusiasm to this position. Paloruar is a great place."

"I have six kids who will be coming to Palomar in the next few years.

I am a Palomar alumni and former member of the Associated Student Government.

I believe education is a life-long experience and people of all ages should be encouraged to come to school."

Dr. Rita White

David Rockwell

Member of the board for 4 years

Palomar alumni

"I have strong communication skills, and have all the skills I acquired as a teacher.

I have been attending board meeting for a long time. Before I became a board member, I chaired the art department.

I love what I am doing."

"I coordinate activities well, and encourage people to work together.

I understand students, and have worked with the administration and the board in the past.

I have an excellent attitude.! try to remember that everyone needs support."

Ralph Jensen

John Bragg

Member of the board for 4 years

Local Businessman, Palomar alumni

"I've been with this ·board for four years, taught for five year and ran a business for 20 years.

I know the business world, and have deft with budgets.

My motto is 'progress through education . I have worked with multi-cultural communities."

"In addition to being advocates for the community and staff, we need to be ad vacates for students as well."

Photos by Ralph W Lincoln

BOARD: Board hopefuls voice concern over incumbe.nts' records Continued from Page 1 pride and honor.

"We may not be quite number one yet, but we are still one of the finest community colleges this nation has ever developed,'' Dr. Rita White said. " We have shifted the emphasis from instruction to student learning. The nation has grabbed on to something we began- student learning ."

Incumbent Barbara Hughes agreed with White and added that although the Learning Paradigm made governance more time consuming, it is worth it.

"Our Shared Governance structure is new to Palomar and part of what makes it

so special. It means a lot of committees and a lot of extra work, but it is what makes Palomar such a great place ."

Rockwell', who was a Palomar student last semester, could be seen shaking his head in response, and said later in the forum that current board member need to research issues on their own.

Rockwell said that, in his dealing with the board as a student, it seemed that the board would rely on information from one source, usually the person making the proposal.

"One thing the board members do not do, that they need to do , is research issues

on their own. They rely, is seems strictly, on information brought to them. The real ity is that you need to do it yourself," he said. " It may come as a surprise, but we do look into every matter that appears on the agenda," White responded .

Tom Morris , a Palomar alumnus and former Associated Student Government represcntati vc, Commented that the board. when considering policy issues, should remember to take these decisions seriously. " We are looking at a partnership here.

Other groups have very speci fie agendas.

The board has the ultimate fiduciary re-

sponsibilities, and it is taken very seriously.

That means researching issues and making sure the information you are given is in the best interest of the entire school." Morris said.

John Bragg, a local businessman and former Palomar student, did not comment on the issues raised by Rockwell. However, he did speak out on behalf of students.

"In addition to being advocates for the community and staff, we need to be advocates for students as well. I don 'tlike to sec kids getting involved with drugs and gangs. We need to give them a reason to come and get a higher education, something to look forward to," said Bragg.

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Continued from Page 1 ''In the past week, the Dole campaign has tried desperately to get the country to focus negatively. For an hour-and-a-half not one of them would rise to Bob Dole's bait and get into the negative stufL They wanted to know about education, health care, jobs, welfare reform - very good substantive questions, and despite Dole's efforts, the audience said no. This idea of throwing punches under the table offends people,'' said Senator Chris Dodd, chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

years are subjected to these mud-slinging campaigns," Stram a said. "The second is the lack of belief in candidates."

Over a thousand students were present at DebateWateh '96, an event sponsored by Rock the Vote on the USD campus. "Better than Ezra," an alternative band from the Boston area, entertained the crowd with an acoustic performance before the debate.

Membersof"Betterthan Ezra" were proud to perform at the final presidential debate of the 20th century.

"When Rock the Vote called us to do this, we were honored. If music, through our lyrics, or even actions. by doing these types of events. can have an impact on the political process, then it's great." said lead singer Kevin Griffin.

"Look at tudents in China and South Korea. They fight and die for the right to vote.

We take it all for granted. As we become numb to our freedom and how easy we have it and how blessed we are to be in the United States- I just want to tell people to get off there asse and vote."

• Rock the Vote and Students.

This is the second presidential election for Rock the Vote, a non-prutisan organization that promotes voter registration among college students.

Mark Stram a, program director for Rock the Vote, sees the problem of low student-voter turnout out as two-fold. ·'There are two problems. One is the lack of belief in the political system. We arc a cynical generation. We were born in the Watergate years, reached puberty_ during Iran-Contra and in our early adult

''It's like choosing between bad or worse - voting for Perot would be throwing away my vote. After four years, Clinton hasn't done enough about gay issues and taxes. I also can't respect the fact that he says he cut the deficit."

Name withheld.

"I like Dole because he is gung ho."

Quotes" points with students who care about education and student loans. The President clearly pointed out that he's fighting for those things. Senator Dole's plim would cut them. What students also did was reject Dole's attack strategy, and the audience did that as well."

George Stephanopoulos, Senior Aide to the President.

Haley Burgett, Biology.

"I feel strongly against Clinton because of his veto against the partial-birth abortion ban and Whitewater."

Andrea Martin, English/Political Science.

"I was in the U.S. Navy for four years, and Clinton has downsized the military too niuch. Dole is the first candidate I trusthe 's kept his word. He showed strong character coming back from World War TI with injuries. I also agree with Ralph Nader that a third party movement is needed. It may arise from people in their 20s."

Jared Moya, Biochemist~y.

"Yeah- Karl Marx!"

Student response in Sports Hall when Clinton said, "I have a simple philosophy I try to follow."

"I hope students understand it is the opponent's responsibility to point out the problems he thinks are in the current White House. Issues of professional conduct within the White House. These problems should concern students."

Rep. Susan Molinari, (R-NY).

"Senator Dole has been clear on his education plan- cut the Department of Educaton and cut student loans. The president, on the other hand, has strategy specifically helping students: tax credit for community college students and a deduction for those in college. Those are issues Amerians and students care about."

Leon Panetta, White House Chief of Staff.

"The administration is operating under an ethical black cloud- this debate will give the campaign more momentum as we go into the next 20 days."

Scott Reed, Dole Campaign Manager.

"Bill Clinton is taking credit for wei fare reform, but he only acted after a Republican Congress was in place."

Haley Barbour, Chair Republican National Con1mittee.

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Senior Aid to the President George Stephanopoulos answers a student's questions.

"I think the President clearly scored

"Well, I'm opposed to discrimination in employment, but I don't favor creating special rights for any group. That would be my answer. And, you know, there would be special rights for different groups in America. But I'm totally against discrimination."

Former Senator Bob Dole, apparently losing focus while discussing affirmation action.

"You're killing yourself Dole- shut up!''

Jonathan McCullen, Business, Dole supporter, when Dole appeared to have lost focus discussing affirmative action.

WILSON: Governor's mandate requires colleges to police non-residents Continued from Page 1 the schoo ls will go about implementing the request, according to Kristine Berman, a Wilson spokesperson. The final decision on how, or if, to set the governor's request in motion will be made by the California State University Board of Governors and the University of California Board of Regents.

Currently , the application for admission to Palomar College doesn't speci lically ask whether or not a student is a legal citizen- it on ly asks to verify state residency. According to Herman Lee, director of adm1ss1ons, if the residency request is left blank on the admissions application, the student is required to pay out-of-state tuitions, $1 17 per unit, and is not eligible for financial aid.

Lee said this order has been a foreseen issue since Proposition 187 was passed which makes illegal immigrants ineligible for public ser-

At the prospect of Wilson's request being vices. Lee has had no instruction from Sacramento on how to enforce the request and enforced in the future Madrigal said the school doesn't know how they could deal with the will continue to do what they have been paperwork involved without an increase in doing. "We will have a lot of dialogue before we agree to have his staff. "We are a mandate checknot a policing "Currently, we have lawyers ing students." agency. We don't Wilson's orhave the resources reviewing the governors executive der requires that to be a policing order to see there would be an anyone applyagency," he said. ing for any kind Joseph Madrigal, impact on CSU schools." of state service assistant, superin-Ann Reed now must protendent/vice-presiCalifornia State University vide verificadent of student sertion that they are vices, agrees with Lee. "We take the students' information at a legal citizen. Berman said, "Exactly how the verification process face value. We are not a policing agency, and we will not be a policing agency, so we will take place still needs to be resolved at accept the student's application information the state and federal levels. There are a number of internal options that are still as self-verifying ."

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Ann Reed, assistant vice president for public affairs at California State Univer ity, Sacramento said, "Currently, we have lawyers reviewing the governor's executive order to see if there would be an impact on CSU schools."

Re'e d also mentioned, "During the 1996 semester, the CSU Board of Governors did send out a letter asking that all students who are not legal citizens obtain the proper certification."

Garlow said, ''The current rules governing admis ion to community colleges effectively deny a college education to undocumented immigrants because they'have to pay out-ofstate tuition. If they are here because of economic disadvantages in their own country, they are very unlikely to be able to afford the tuition here."

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Students want more choices in cafeteria • Informal survey shows students find the quality of food an campus mediocre Suzette Clark News Editor

One hundred people participated in an informal survey.conducted in the Palomar College Cafeteria from Oct. 7 through 11.

Of the 100 people surveyed, 34 said

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A court-released worker helps stucco the new patio by Student Health Services. The practice of using court workers for manual labor has saved Palomar hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Students Speak Out over Food Fight

Work service program saves school dollars Teng Monteyro Contributing Writer

It started with an old letter, now college officials are hoping it may end up with an award.

Five years ago, Palomar College started using the San Diego County Probation Department's community service program. Officially labeled as the Probation Department's work service program, people convicted with misdemeanors and sentenced to community service augmented an understaffed facilities crew as part of regular campus maintenance.

Palomar has submitted the program to be considered by the Community College Business Officers Association which is giving an award in recognition of innovative and cost-saving programs for colleges. Under the CCBOA' s guidelines, any community college can submit a proposal as long as it meets certain criteria: each solicited proposal must be applicable to all colleges and universities, easy to implement and has to be proven as cost-saving.

Mike Ellis, director of facilities, said that Palomar met the CCBOA' s requirements.

If Palomar wins, it would add to the already numerous benefits that the school has gained from the program . "I'm very proud of it," said Ellis. "Half the work here wouldn't be done without it."

For several years, the facilities department has lobbied for additional staff, but according to Ellis, the school didn't have enough money on the budget to support it.

"If you looked at this place I 0 years

they would like to see Pepe's Mexican Restaurant return.

Other comments included a request for healthier food, and more vegetarian items.

Part two of this survey, a taste test of new and previously served menu items will be published next edition.

The following 6 questions were asked of 100 Palomar students as they exited the cafeteria last week. This is how they responded:

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ago, it was unsightly, (the program) is one of the ways we've been· able to bring (campus maintenance) to its current level."

According to Facilities Supervisor Jim Williamson, the school's involvement started in 1991. He found an "old letter" written to Palomar by a judge asking if the college was interested in putting people that owed the county money to work, as part of the county's community service program.

"I talked to my supervisor about it," said Williamson. "Then I called the probation officer and had all the paperwork sent up.'?

A committee that included former vice-president of administrative services Mike Gregoryk; Bryant Guy , contracts and special projects manager; a county representative and Ellis reviewed and eventually approved the proposal.

On July 199J, the first group of workers arrived. · The following year, Palomar also started receiving workers from the Sheriffs Department's Work Release Program. Williamson said that both programs run through the court system.

It started out as a weekend program with an average of 70 to 80 people coming in per day. The program eventually evolved into a seven-day operation with four to 15 people coming in on weekdays.

"We get everything around here," says Williamson . ''Nurses, attorneys, even archaeologists, anyone with a misdemeanor or owes a fine. They come here and work off their debt to society. " According to Ellis, Palomar became an

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Friday. Oct. 18. 1996

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The Telescope wins 25 awards Elliot Smith Staff· Writer

Competing against the top journalism students from community colleges in Southern California and Arizona. The Telescope staff captured 25 awards at the 24th annual Southern Section conference of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges.

The Oct. 12 conference at California State University, Northridge, attracted 430 students from 30 colleges.

Palomar's biggest wins included secondplace awards for general excellence and front page design. The newspaper staff also w·on honorable mention in editorial writing and second and fourth places in advertisement design.

The Telescope staff accumulated 14awards from mail-in entries and II awards from onthe-spot competitions.

Jeff Vize was the biggest Palomar winner with five awards. Vize received first place in feature writing, honorable mention in page

design and second place for informational graphic design with Greg Skinner.

Vizc also shared two awards with Steven Zivanic: first place for investigative excellence and fourth place for in-depth news, based on their stories about the homeless on campus.

During competitions held that day . reporters attended one-hour press conferences and were given 50 minutes to write stories, develop photos, design pages or draw editorial cartoons.

"It was a great experience; I learned what it ' s like to work under the .pressure of having less than a hour to write a story," said new staff writer Suzanne Block, who received honorable mention for news writing.

Other new stafT writers receiving honorable mentions were Mimi Bowles for feature writing, John DeCoursey for critical review, and Chris Corbin for news writing and front page design.

"I was especially proud of my cub reporters who felt overwhelmed with the prospect

of the competitions, yet walked away with awards at their first conference," said Angela Logan , Editor-in-Chief.

Returning stall members who received plaques and certificates were Brian Wallace, first place for photo illustration; Wallace and Kate Nelson, honorable mention for informational graphic design; Nelson, third place for inside page design; Seanna Lee, fourth place for copy editing and honorable mention for sports news.

ESPN commentator Roy Firestone was among the speakers to present information about various topics, including media law, working for wire services, photography tips, cntertamment reporting and pub! ishing newspapers online.

"Our performance at JACC's Southern Section conference is a great indicator of how we ' ll perform next April at the state-wide conference," said Jeremy Lynch. "It will be twice as hard, but we look forward to the state conference every year- to prove that we're among the best in the state."

Ralph W. Lincoln I The Telescope

Former Co-Editor-in-Chief Jeff Vize picks up the award for General Excellence won by The Telescope.

WORKERS: Program benefits workers, state., as well as campus Continued from Page 6 alternative to being in jail. ''The jails are already overcrowded, so we've provided a place for the county to punish these people.''

Perhaps the biggest benefit the school gets i' the number of hours in free labor. ··we· ve run thousands of people through this program. The probation department has some crews that they will rent out ," said Williamson.

"We basically get them at no cost except the school docs have to carry the workers' insurance if they get hurt. " For Palomar, Williamson added, it translates to saving "hundreds of thousands of dollars" in labor cost.

County regulations prohibit the workers

from operating any machinery, so they are limited to manual labor. The duties they perform includcclcaning parking lots. landscaping and painting.

"People don't notice it. but they do all the grunt work: the gutting of buildings or hauling of the garbage," said grounds keeper Carlos Alvarez. .

"We've also had skilled people that have come in." added Ellis. "At the Disabled Students Center, we ' ve had carpenters and drywallers help us with the remodeling. Most of the work was done by work release people."

The program, however, is not without its share of problems. Last month. one of the workers accidentally severed finger with a sledgehammer during what Wi II iamson calls

a "momentary lapse in concentration." He is quick to point out that accidents are rare. "For the thousands of people that we've run through this program, we've maybe had eight or 10 total accidents. We've been really lucky."

Since Palomar is responsible for the workers while on school property, the maintenance staff has its own rules that each worker must adhere to. Supervisors start each shift with a safety lecture. Workers arc also not allowed to leave campus and are required to wear visible orange vests at all times. AI varez, who also supervises the weekend workers , says that he reminds the volunteers "to use common sense."

Conduct and disciplinary problems are issues that also have to be dealt with. "We get

people with attitudes. I tell them that if they don't like the program, they can always leave," said Alvarez. "If they give any resistance or get in my face, I just tell them 'there's no problem here, you're not on the program anymore. ' If we have to, we'll call the sheriffs department and they get here fast.''

Despite the problems the program may present, Ellis said that he is happy with the progress it has shown. He also adds that the school hasn't been the only one to benefit.

"We ' ve put people back in the work force by training them. We've also made recommendations to possible employers," he added.

"It ' s work that we wouldn't have anybody doing,'· added Williamson. "These people have really been a Godsend."

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ENTERTA: Center for Arts brings in variety of entertainment November at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido will be a month stocked with big bands and even bigger perfonnances from various artists.

From political satire to jazz and even to a Tibetan dance ensemble on its first Ameri- · can tour, the California Center for the Arts presents yet another month of great, diverse · entertainment.

• Saturday Nov. 2, The Foremen bring their young Republican '50s look of dark suits, glasses and skinny ties to the Center for the Arts. The band will perform its trademark folk-style music featuring guitars, banjos, stand-up # bass and political sat# ire.

• The modern ballet company Atcrballctto will visit the Center Nov. 8, at 8 p.m.

This 20-member cast, made up mostly of Italian natives, was founded by Artistic Director Amedeo Amodio in 1979. It is currently the only permanent dance company in Italy. The company is commonly referred to as the ·•Italian Joffery Ballet."

Aterballetto specializes in high energy, perfected classical and raw contemporary ballet. Their performances at the center will include "Suite from Coppelia,·· "Sonata a Trios," which is choreographed by Maurice Bejart and "Le Pietre che Cantano" choreographed by Amodio.

• The Guarneri String Quartet is scheduled to perform Saturday Nov. 9 at 8 p.m.

In their 30th year together, the quartet is the longest-surviving artistic collaboration of any quartet. Performances will include works by Mozart, Bartok and Brahms.

• Showcasing its arrangements of big band repertoire and new jazz works, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band appears on Sunday, Nov. lOat 7p.m. ln its fourth season, the l7-member band, led by trumpeter Jon Faddis will perform its

renditions of the works by jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman. Count Basic, Dizzy Gillespie and Thad Jones.

• On Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. the Center for the Arts wiii spotlight bel canto star Jennifer Larmore.

A strong bel canto soprano, Larmore debuted last year at the Metropolitan Opera and performed during the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Oly•npics in her hometown of Atlanta.

She will accompanied by French pianist Antoine Palloc and will perform works by Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Gounod, and Faure.

• The National Song and Dance Ensemble of Tibet will play for the first time ever in America Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.

Originally from the ancient city of Lhass, Tibet. and under the direction ofE Zhu Duo Ji, the ensemble performs the three major styles of Tibetan music, dance and theaterfolk, palace and temple style.

• Fourteen jazz artists, including John Stubblefield, Randy Brecker and Britt Woodman, come togcthcrto form the "Mingus Big Band" Friday Nov. 22 at 8 p.m.

The band pays tribute to the music of the late, progressive j az£ bassist Charles Mingus.

Organized by Mingus' widow.Sue,the band regularly plays the Fez Club in Manhatten.

• Classical composer Steve Reich brings his catchy, simple, rock steady rythms on Nov. 23 at 8 p.m.

Reich's music has been influenced by African drumming, Balinese gamelan and new wave rock. He will be joined by Paul Hillier's theater of voices.

Ticket prices at the California Center for the Arts for these performances vary. Tickets and other infom1ation can be obtained by calling the center's ticket office at 1-800-98TICKETS.

What? TI1e California Center for the Arts.

Phone (619) 738-4138 Fax (619) 739-0205 Where? 304 \orth Escondido Blvd.

Island Records sends new faces into San Diego music scene • Ednaswap, Local H & Ryan Downe play local venues Some of Island Record's newest and most promising acts will be performing in the San Diego area. October will sec Ednaswap, Local H, and Ryan Downe at San Diego's Brick By Brick club.

After releasing their EP "Chicken" on the Island Records label in July, Ednaswap is currently touring the western United States and will be in San Diego at Brick By Brick Oct. 19.

Ednaswap is also currently working on their much anticipated full-length CD and follow up to "Chicken."

The band will joined at Brick By Bri,ck by the band Local H. Local H is a group that is currently fresh off the hills from theirrecent hit radio single, "Bound for the Floor."

This two-man band is out of the quiet town of

Zion , Ill., and recently released their second fulllength CD, "As Good as Dead." The CD also contains the tracks, "High-Fiving MF," as-wellas the depressing "Eddie Vedder."

Ryan Downe is the artist who has been described as a cross between Led Zeppelin and David Bowie, and he'll play at Brick By Brick on Oct. :25 .

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Add another hit to the long list already belonging to Whoopie Goldberg with her newest movie, "The Associate." which has all the mgrcdients for a hit- great act1ng, good plot and lot' of laughs. However, supporting actress Diane Weist (Parenthood and Footloose) steals the show.

Goldberg plays Laurel Ayres , a Wall Street executive struggling to make her way to the top in a "man's world:· Her partner Bruce, played by Tim Daly "Wings," at first appears to be helping her on her clunb , but as the movie progresses, it becomes apparent that he is really nding her coattails , or should I say skirttails.

Daly portrays a convincing schmuck and fulfills your expectations throughout the entire movie. · After a·predictable scene - he gets the promotion when she has done the work - she decides to quit and go into business for herself.

She goes to the Women's Bank and puts up the only thing she owns as collateral. the six-unit apartment building her father left her.

This is where we really get to meet Weist's character. Sally, who is Bruce's secretary . When he is promoted, he passes her over for a younger· secretary, so she decides to help Laurel. This is where the fun begins.

Sally calls in a favor for a struggling Laurel and gets her an appointment with a corporate bigwig after several rejections . Everything seems to start going her way, when along comes that " man" thing again.

So Laurel invents a partner, and with the help Whoopi Goldberg stars as a Wall Street w~ of a bottle of scotch and the Internet, Robert the name of the Federal Communications Commission, when they serve a summons to Robert Cutty is born .

From there the plot thickens , and Laurel must Cutty for insider trading . This poses another invent all types of reasons for Cutty's absence. problem for the obvious reason.

Disaster is averted this time by Laurel revealwhile convincing the financial world that he docs exist. Laurel reluctantly hires Sally. or ing to Sally that there is no such person as Robert rather Sally hires herself, and Laurel discovers Cutty. Sally reveals that she had already guessed, and with the help of Sally, one of Laurel's just what a treasure she is.

This movie would not be complete '' ithout tenants, a female impersonator, and a lot of some trouble-making brought on by Bruce in makeup Laurel herself becomes Robert Cully.

Pitt's latest work 'Sleepers' is a thought provoking ffiOVle •

Mimi Bowles Sw[( \Vm,.,.

Brad Pitt ·s new movie is not a teenage bop film designed to entertain. In fact, it is made to teach and to open up a world prC\ iously kept hidden in the darkest corners of society's mind.

"Sleepers" is the horrifying story of four hoys whose lives were changed forever hy one fatcf'ul day. The story takes place in New York and tells of how these four boys were sent to reform school after accidentally killing a man with his own hot dog stand. Confused·J So was I. at first.

In a childish prank , four boys decide to steal hot dogs from a vendor on the street. That one prank changes their lives forever when they decide to hold the hot dog stand on the .top oft he stairs, to wait for the vendor. When the) accidentally let go, the cart goes down the stairs and kills a man walking below. Soon after, a judge sends the boys to reform school. where they are abused sexually, physically, and mentally by the guards . .

Based on a true story. one of the boys tells the story in narrative fom1 from the perspective of

an adult, which adds a nice twist to the movie.

The rapidly changing camera angles and excessive sound keep the attention and lend the film a very dark feeling. Heightening the viewer' ssensc of horror is the lack of showing the abuse scenes in detail. instead only showing facial expressions voiced-over with whispers.

Those whispers arc also a major part of the trial where one of the boys (played by Pill) prosecutes two of his friends who have Tf...Jrdercd one of the guards from the school, many years after the fact. when all three arc adults.

Pitt's character plots to bring out the secrets of the home and at the same time get his friends ofT for the murder.

In the process of doing this, the men relive their childhood horror, and we watch one of the guards break down on the stand, one of the most powerful scenes in the movie.

"Sleepers" brings up an issue society has just begun to face- the kind of abuse that occurred regularly in these so-called ~cfom1 schools of years past."Sieepcrs" makes a statement loud and clear - that the abuse must end and the abusers must pay.

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iz looking to get ahead in "The Associate."

Another recognizable star appcari ng in movie is Bebc Neuwirth, who plays Camilc, the oversexed financial advisor of one of Laurel/Robert ' s clients. In this role Neuwirth proves her worth as a versatile actress. '"The Associate"takes us from Wall Street to a strip club to an exclusive men ' s club to the Plaza Hotel, and with this star-studded cast. the movie will have audiences rolling in the aisles air the way.

On Nov. 6, New Line Cinema will release ··set It OtT' starringJada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Vi\ ica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise.

The four women star as friends living in Los Angeles, and give us a good old-fashioned bank robbing story. Well, sort of. '"This movie is not about robbing banks," director F. Gary Gray said in a recent interview. ··It's about personal sacrifice and commitment to friendship. ··Robbing banks is a means to an end."

The movie tells the story of four women who have grown up together in the projects of Los Angeles. Stony (Pinkett). Cleo (Latifah), Tisean (Elise) and Frankie (Fox) have stuck by each Courtes) of New Lint· Cinema other their entire lives, all four knowing when "Set it Off' is set to open Nov. 6 the going got tough they had li fclong friends they could depend on. ··I wanted to make a movie about America's mean streets from a woman's point of view."

Gray said.

When one of the ladies is in danger of losing her only child to the state. the foursome turns . desperate and enters the world of crime in an attempt to gain a fortune.

Actor Blair Underwood , who stars as a corporate banker, recently said in an interview , "What attracted me to this project was that it was coming from a totally different perspective. You have four ladies, and they're not waiting to exhale- they ' re exhaling throughout the whole movie!"

"There's a lot to this story," Vivica A Fox is quoted as saying. ''Action. adventure, death, turmoil, even love.

"The challenge was to bring it together with credibility and integrity, and 1 think we delivered."

The female bank robbers set their sights on the most vulnerable of financial institutions and come upon a lot of cash.

However, the foursome is soon to learn that money can take them out of the projects, but it is not g01ng to solve all of their problems.

The bank-robbing sequences in the film will be second to none, with the actresses doing their own stunts.

Courtesy of New Line Cinema "From the beginning, Gary knew he wanted (clockwise from upper right) Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett and Kimberly to do bank robberies like no one had ever seen Elise star in New line Cinema's urban drama "Set It Off." The film tells a story of four before," producer Dale Pollock said recently. life-long friends, who in a moment of desperation turn to a life of robbing banks.

Howard Brubeck Theatre hosts ~Music For America' show .• Program tn highlight American camposers Liz O'Rourke Sill[{ \Vritcr

For all of you music lovers out there, the 1-lvward Brubeck Theatre will be holding a concert tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 , $7. $9.

There will be music by different American composers, mostly by Charles Ives.

The concert intended to cover many di!Tercnt styles acording to David Chase, conductor of the Chamber Singers. one or the groups performing at the concert. "It's a program that has so much variety:' Chase said.

The Palomar Youth Chorale. conducted by Martha Rosackcr, is one of two groups sched' uled to perform. The members of the youth chorale are made up or chi tdrcn ordi rrercnt ages. i The Chamber Singers is the other group that , will be joining the Palomar Youth Chorale to. ni.ghi. The Chamber Singers have 37 Palomar

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"He and Oren [Koulcs] had the idea of taking the getaway vehicle into the park itself. and driving it hack out.''

Lati fah was at the wheel for this stunt. which was shot on Los Angeles· Wilshire Boulevard.

"These arc the kinds of things I live for," Latifah is quoted as saying. "They know I can drive, so they let me play a little. Bank Robbing is serious hyperactivity."

"I said to myself, 'Gee, I hope they have a lot of insurance,"' Pinkett has been quoted as saying.

"I suppose you could say this film was about four women who rob banks, hut it ' s really a lot more than that," Latifah said.

"It's about what you will do when put in a certain situation, because these characters arc put in some tough situations, and they have to make choices.

"It's about consequences as well, because there is no choice without a consequence:·

students. The majority of the members of the group arc music majors.

Despite majoring in music, all37 students on the Chamber Singers had to audition to earn a spot on the group. Members arc also required to have experience in singing.

In the beginning of the concert. the Palomar Youth Chorale performs. then the ChamberS ingers perform a piece with 37 dif!Crent parts.

The Chamber Singers will follow that up hy performing different musical selections hy Charles lvcs. Each of the songs will he performed solo.

In addition to the Palomar Youth Chorale and the Chamber Singers, there will be performances by two Barbershop Quartets, "They're very funny," said Chase. There's a song a little di rrcrent from the rest and is reportedly a little on ·the graphic side.

So, if you arc interested in hearing different styles of good music, the Howard Brubeck Theatre will be the place to be tonight at 8:00p .m. ''If you don 'tlike what you hear," Chase said, "wait a minute, you'll hear something different in a few minutes.''

Movies combining art, business, and technology playing in P-32 Oct. 24) ((Mi Vida Loca )) (USA, 1994). Story of Latina gang members in L.A. Tells about' their dreams} friendships) families and fears.

Oct. 31) {(Orlando" (England) 1992).

Adaptation of 1928 novel covering 400 years of a nobelman who evolves from a man to a tuoman.

Nov. 7, (Just Another Girl on the IRT)) (USA 1993). Winntngfilm,{rom the Sundance Film Festival about a sassy 17-year-old girl from the profects.

Movitrs listied start at 6:30 p.!fi .. in P]3~ on Thursday,s. Admission.' is . Jr~~· ·· .·

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OPINION

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Friday. Ocl. 18. 1996

OPINION Is Title IX detrimental to college sports~ • Equal funding is only fair solution

• Sharing money a thing of the past

Imagine turning on the television one day and watching the Chargers with a female quarterback, orthe Gulls with a female goalie.

Amazingly enough, this could happen with Title IX, the first stage in finally equalizing women's sports opportunities.

Title IX is a brilliant idea that allows women's sports more money than men 's in order to equalize ·women 's sports opportunities. This is a fabulous idea because women's sports have never received as much funding as men 's. In fact, most of the time the opportunities for women are very limited.

Fqr example, at my former high school, the women's water polo team was considered a club, not areal sport. This meant that women could not compete against anyone except for each other, whereas the men's water polo team was considered a team and could compete against anyone. This kind of discrimination is ended with Title IX and it's about time.

Has anyone ever noticed that there are no women· s professional football teams? How about baseball or hockcy'1 Women may be given the opportunity to play these sports, but it is never competitively and it is never highlyfunded. This is discrimination of the worst sort because women· s opportunities arc restricted , something that was supposed to have been eliminated in the '60s.

Arguments against Title IX suggest that it is reverse sexism. but here at Palomar. athletic director John Woods disagrees. Historically, Title IX has affected Palomar. Ten years ago, according to Woods, there was a multi-campus status agreement between MiraCosta and Palomar colleges, which allowed people to attend either college and participate in all sports, regardless of sex. However. three years ago the Pacific Coast Conference voted against this. and women's sports at Palomar were reduced to six instead of eight.

Currently, Palomar is in the process of rebuilding the women's sports program and Title IX is helpful in doing this.

It is thrilling to see that something is being done to provide equal opportunity for women in sports. Title IX is perhaps one of the best things to occur in the sports world-after all, this is the '90s, why should sports still be stuck in the '60s?

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At the time Title IX was implemented, it was necessary. But it has become a crutch for every sport, no mal!cr how few women arc interested , at the expense of some men 's sports. We sacrifice the many for the few.

There was a time, a long time ago, when women were not taken seriously when it came to doing anything physically competitive. Girls' physical education classes were more for exercise than to encourage them to be competitive .

Today, women can, and do. play almost every sport men do. Women at the Olympics were the focus of more al!cntion than ever ' before. The Colorado Silver B ullcts. a professional- women's- baseball team has been up and running for several yea rs.

But that docs not mean every college and university should have a women's beach volleyball team just because a handful of wo1~1cn want to play. Money at many colleges.

Palomar included. is always scarce and getting worse with every budget cut.

Let· s face facts.

Football will always be the number one money maker for colleges and uni vcrsitics. It allows the players a chance at the pros, and is considered a religion in many so uthern states. The fans who come out to sec the boys mix it up v.ill not pay to watch women play tennis. r·m not suggesting we eliminate women· s sports. Quite the contrary. They should be encouraged and supported with the same fervor extended to men· steams. But they shou ld not take money earmarked for sports programs that arc already strarpcd for funds.

Perhaps those women who go on to make enormous amounts of money in professional sports should do what alumni do for rrograms at their alma matcrs- give something hack to those programs that supported their collegiate careers.

Women's srorts don't deserve to have things handed to them just because they were discriminated against in the past. Reverse discrimination always causes resentment. and in the long run . docs more damage than good.

Just like the women's basketball and volleyball teams that comretcd at the Olymrics, fledgling teams at the college level should have to go out and prove they can bring in the revenue, or earn the money themselves .

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Debate '96: USD hosts 'town hall meeting' • Third presidential campaign for Dole will be a charm for Clinton Suzette Clark Ne ws Editor

There is nothing quite as sad as watching a man·s dreams fall apart before his very eyes . At best. the desperation leads to lack ofjudgment, at worst it leads to the final presidential debate.

Bob Dole's performance during Wednesday night's debate at the University of San Diego was desperate and lacked judgment.

Although he certainly, as one student put it, 'took off the gloves in the first

From the Left round," he failed to, in the words of another student, "answer a single question in anything remotely resembling a complete thought."

If his clumsy attacks didn't turn voters off, his lack of message certainly did.

At one point in the evening, a gentleman hy the name of Tim asked Dole about his economic proposal. Specitically, how in the heck he plans to pay for his 15 percent across-the-board tax cut. The answer was a constitutional amendment to balance the budget. Can someone please explain this to me? Tim wants to

know where the money will come from, and Dole tells him from a constitutional amendment. Makes no ·ense.

My Pres1dent. on the other hand. wa~ on . He answered questions 1n a way that I, an average citizen, could understand. None of those rambling, incomplete sentences Dole is famous for. He considered each question, and miracle of all miracles, he answered it.

You may not agree with his ideas, but by golly, the man can answer a question.

As I sat in an auditorium full of college students, most of them Republicans, I was amazed that his own supporters would laugh at him. Do we really want another Ronald Reagan in the Whjte House?

I won't even go there. The reality is that Dole's political life is over. His funeral began at the Republican National Convention. And on Wednesday night, he hammered the nails into his coffin.

There is no hope that he will win this election. The thing that is so difficult for me to understand is how a man who persevered after World War II is able to, for the third time in his life. run a presidential campaign that is so pathetically without focus. How a man who served Congress for 50 years doesn't seem to have a poli"tical clue. And how a man whose dream is falling a part before his very eyes can only accelerate its demise.

• Dole not convincing enough to make necessary leap in the polls Suzanne Block SwjJWriler

Republicans everywhere held their breath as Bob Dole made his final appeal to voters at the final Presidential debate Wednesday night. Most were disappointed by his lackluster performance at the first debate held in Hartford earlier this month.

Dole is an ethical man and an adept legislator - he has the resume to be president. Unfortunately, he is syntactically challenged and has not offered the American people a strong enough reason to tire the current Commander-in-Chief.

It upsets Republicans when he does not adequately challenge Clinton's misrepresentation of the truth.

During his opening remarks Wednesday night, Clinton told the audience that "we're putting 100,000 more police on the street." Attorney General Janet Reno stated just last May that only 17,000 new officers can be identi tied.

Clinton went on to add that, "60,000 felons, fugitives and stalkers have been denied handguns." I assume he is referring to the impotent Brady Act. Eightyfive percent of police chiefs said in a recent national survey they do not believe the Brady Act has prevented criminals from obtaining handguns since most are obtained through illegal means anyway.

The President went on to add that "we

should give a tax cut, targeted to childrearing and education." Well Mr. Clinton, what happened to the middle class tax cut you promised us in '92? We'restill waiting. In the words of Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY), Clinton instead gave us "the largest tax increase in the history of public finance in the United States or

Frotn the Right anywhere else in the world." This is coming from a liberal member of the President's party.

Clinton then went on to add that "incomes are rising for the first time in a decade." In fact, the Bureau of Labor measured that incomes for the median worker fell2.4 percent between 1993 and 1996.

Instead of debating Clinton on these issues, Dole chose to attack him on character. Voters knew about Clinton's dubious character in '92 and voted for him anyway- besides, incumbents are judged on their record.

Was Dole's debate performance enough to revive his near death campaign? After viewing it- and later going over the transcripts, l don't believe his performance will accomplish the formidable task of raising his sagging poll numbers by election day.

West Coast isn't best coast for weekend football fans .

For true college football fans that live west of the Rocky Mountains , Saturday afternoons have reached an alltime new low.

For the past month, the American Broadcasting Company chose to show regional games, like they do all the time, that would interest viewers hereon the West Coast.

No matter that big games with national championship implications go unseen in mo t of the country.

The purist college football fan, who unfortunately lives in the Pacific Time Zone, must suffer through a blowout Western Athletic Conference game or an unimportant Pacitic IOConference match-up. Wait! I forgot about the newest 'idea in -non-satellite television, Pay-per-view college football.

ABC and the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network have teamed up to offer non-regional games to certain areas of the country; for a price. Although the $9.95 two-game package doesn't sound like a bad deal, the proverbial tine print and details reveal a different perspective. _ Sure this seems like a great idea at first, but as you experience PPV first hand, the system doesn't live up to expectations. Three weeks ago, ABC broadcast the USC-California game

to the entire West Coast. A logical choice, right'? Wrong. During the same time slot (television lingo), No. 3 Ohio State took on No. 4 Penn State in the second "Game of the Year" (the first being Tennessee vs. Florida).

Now this might not seem like a big deal to most. However, considering the fact that huge groups of alumni from both Ohio State and Penn State reside in Southern California, showing the betterofthe two match-ups probably wouldn't have ruffled many feat.hers.

Game selections aside, PPV has a few other problems. Technical difficulties aren't the exception, they're the rule. Fuzzy pictures, bad audio reception and repetitive scoreboards during commercial breaks head the "needs work" list. For$9.95, expectations run a little higher than being able to see half a game.

Anotherquestionablearea is the two-game package deal. There is no deal. A PPV customer chooses between the two games. They can't actually see both games unless they tape one and watch it later. What's the point'?

ESPN's SportsCenter will have the highlights immediately following the conclusion of the game. So much for a bargain.

The West Coast offers many things to do on weekends. This eliminates many wouldbe viewers from the audience. True college football fans remain. Leaving the only logical answer. Show the best game to everyone.

In the past, ABC has set up double- and tripleheaders and shown traditional end-ofthe-year rivalries to the entire country. Why not do that every weekend? Oops! I forgot, might as well make some money while they're at it. At least when CBS enters the weekend

mix, they show big games (No.I Florida vs.

I guess the West Coast needs to produce a No.I I LSU and No. 3Fiorida State vs.No. 6 good college football team before the Pacific Miami last week). time zone enjoys quality Saturday afternoon Boycotting doesn't accomplish anything viewing every week. Until then, I will gladly because there are enough suckers out there to give my hard-earned money to sports bars make my money seem meaningless. So I before I give one dime to pay-per-view. guess the "lowly" college football fan, lowly in the eyes of ABC and ESPN, loses out once Jeremy Lynch is the opinion editor. again to corporate America.

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Conservatism not same as extremism Democrats and the media have tried to label conservatives as extremists . But e xtremism knows no political ideology.

Case in point: The radical wing of the pro-choice movement that wants to protect all forms of abortion -including the gruesome procedure known a partial-birth abortion.

According to several polls , 80 percent of Americans believe partial-birth abortions should be banned. Congress passed a bill outlawing them except in the case of saving the mother' s life. President Clinton, a liberal wolf in moderate sheep s clothing, vetoed it.

Partial-birth abortions are performed after the fifth month of pregnancy . After several days the mother' s uterus is dilated, and the abortionist reaches into her womb and pulls the baby out feet first leaving the head in the birth canal. Most doctors try to avoid breach delivery because it may damage the cervix.

With the head still in the birth canal , the abortionist drives a pair a scissors in to the back of the baby ' s head and kills it. He then proceeds to deliver the dead baby.

The doctor that invented the majority of these procedures said in a taped interview that most of these "abortions" are elective.

Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, responded to the veto by saying, "I believe that Mr. Clinton was misled by his medical advisors on what is fact and what is fiction."

He also added that in his opinion, this procedure can't be necessary for the mother.

While debating whether to override Clinton's veto, Senator Barbara Boxer (DCalif.) tried to ingratiate herself with those virulently opposed to banning partial-birth abortions in the pro-choice movement.

Boxer was asked by Pennsylvanian Senator Pete Santorum about whether she believed the mother and the doctor would have the same right to kill the baby if the head accidentally slipped out of the birth canal. In other words, does Boxer believe we have the right to kill the baby only as long as the head is still inside the mother, but we cease to have that right after the head is out?

Boxer, known for her turgid prose on the Senate floor, adroitly avoided answering the question and proceeded to express her support for Roe vs. Wade. a Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. but which makes no mention of this type of procedure .

During her entire self-indulgent monologue, she didn't state any opposition to killing the fully delivered baby. If she did, the senator would have to explain the difference between killing a fully delivered baby and a baby with its head still inside the mother.

Only an extremist can differentiate between the two scenarios.

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Ignorance is the root of many evils I am a 32-year-old heterosexual male and military veteran comfortable with who, how and what I am. I have always thought myself as a fair and open-minded person. In the not-so-distant past I used to be against same-sex marriages, not becase of my religious convictions but becau ¡e it seemed unnatural. Lately, I have realized I was blind to the whole issue.

Most people I know who are against same-sex marriages are so because their religion deems it a sin for two people of like gender to lie together. I peronally feel in God's eyes our bodies are our souls, not our flesh, and our souls arc either masculine or feminine not male or female.

My change of opinion on this issue had to do with expanding my knowledge of the Constitution. But, I felt a great shock and a feeling of regret on this issue when I read an article entitled "Hormone Hcll"in the September issue of Discover magazine. Scientists suggested new explanations for homosexuality. In fact, they went as fara as to prove various mammals have had their sexuality manipulated physically and psychologically through the exposure to harmful industrial chemicals leaked into their water supply here in the United States. In their research, they found

these same harmful chemicals in humans, but not at the same intensity in the few areas they have looked.

Those ofyou who feel you have to pass judgment on someone because they lead a different lifestyle than yourself, be careful of who or what issues you point your finger at.

The blame might be in your garbage, under your sink, in your medicine cabinet, or even in your water.

To the stall of Palomar College, who ollcrcd their devotion and compassion and incredible support, we express our deep gratitude.

Heather Hanson accomplished much in her short life and for that we arc justifiably proud. but that she was so esteemed by such a magniliccnt array of individuals must be regarded as one of her greatest honors and achievements.

We are deeply thankful to you all.

Joseph P. McTigue

A grateful family extends thanks to Palomar College When Heather Lynn-Draggaman Hanson was killed Aug. II in an automobile accident, the trauma affected not just our small family , but a community. as well. And the reaction to Heather' s tragic death has demonstrated the remarkable quality and character of so many of our North County neighbors.

To all the wonderful people at Palomar College, too many to name, who brought comfort and support to a family paralyzed by shock and grief, we shall never forget you or your kind deeds.

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LUNCH AT THE HYATT: A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE Jeremy Lynch Opinion Editor

As I drove down Market Street, on the way to my first full-blown political function, I had some concerns about being prepared enough to rub elbows with the "politically elite."

In as little time as it takes to get lost in a police maze surrounding an important government function, my tension turned into cynicism. What in the world was I afraid of?

Along with my self-proclaimed political pundit of a friend, I entered the Hyatt, totally oblivious to what I was walking into . You know, it's amazing how thick people can pile it on when they are trying to act important.

The luncheon itself, "History in the Making," offered in conjunction with Presidential debate bigwigs, consisted of a $75 meal and

listening to a very still, but knowledgeable panel of journalists and distinguished guests.

Sure, a bird's appetite would have been satisfied with the meal, but that is a completely different story altogether.

For $75 , though, I wasn ' t at all impressed.

Sure. the food smelled good and the waiters wore fancy uniforms and never smiled, but for that price I expect a little more than to be able to stare at a stuffed animal centerpiece while_ having a snack.

Stuffed animals aside, Sam Donaldson, acting moderator for the panel, was surprisingly personable. However, the hair style still needs work. Actually, I couldn't tell if it was hair, a toupee, or paint; I guess I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

One thing I will never doubt is that the

Men's Wearhouse is not planning on going under any time soon. There were more conservative. unoriginal suits at the luncheon than I have ever seen in my Ii fe. I stood out in the crowd just because I was one of a select few that wasn't wearing a suit coat. Sure I tried to wear something a little less conservative, but I didn't think it was going to be my off-white dress shirt that made me stick out.

Just to give you an example on how "different" I felt, small talk at one of the individual tables went something like this: "This is a difticult dessert to eat, isn't it?" commented one gentlemen.

I was thinking, "Does this guy take the rest of us for morons?"

We all know that what's really going through his head is how he feels like a com-

plcte jackass. Just be happy you're getting dessert and cat the damn thing! Big sigh.

Sorry , I plead momentary insanity.

But seriously, I wondered if this guy remembered that he paid $75 for that lunch. I would love every minute of that meal if I paid that much hard-earned money for food . Then again, I'm not like the rest of those people; I can't classify a function like this as a tax write-off.

Not to say that I didn't enjoy myself. It was an interesting and educat ional experience, to say the least. There was just something about the entire event that just didn't sit well with me. Maybe it's my upbringing, or maybe because I don't try to buy importance, but sitting in a banquet room with a bunch of rich, stuck-up, self-righteous people leaves me cold.

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A group of inquisitive 3 to 4-year-olds intently experiment on the computer while one of their teachers, Michelle gives instructions at the Child Development Center.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Child Development Center offers peace of mind for student and non-student parents ~hile enriching the lives of their children Hidden in a horizon of trees next to parking lot 12 lies a gem of a facility that to the initiated, demonstrates Palomar's efforts to make life easier for parenting students.

The Child Development Center was originally established in 1972 and was funded by 12 parents whose children made up the program. Students pursuing child development as a major also had the use of a designated laboratory on campus.

In 1979, the two programs merged to become the Child Development Instruction and Services Center that now serves over 190 members .

Funded by the state, the child development program is currently growing like a weed with no place to go. A lack of private funding, limited state assistance, and seemingly never-endin g waiting lists casts somewhat of a negative light on this program. According to Carol

Gidner, senior office specialist in charge of c hildren 's registration, "A lot of parents get upset about the waiting list, but they don't realize some people move and don't give us a forwarding address, so they become inactive and hard to track down."

Although the waiting list can be discouraging, these applicants are put in priority by family income, and are mailed out updated cards every May and November. There are openings in certain areas; at this time space is available for 4-yearolds in the morning session from 8 a.m. to noon.

Services provided by the Child Development Center include tad- . dler care ( 18 through 30 months old), and one through 5-year-olds.

Students are allotted 50 percent of the available space each semester and are given a sliding scale based on their family size and incorne.

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Child Development Center participant amuses herself by romping around in the jungle gym. Oh ... the simplicity of being a toddler.

Hours of operation begin at 7: 15 a.m. and go until 5:30p.m. A fullday session (8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) consists of a parent being enrolled at Palomar College in three academic classes a day. One requirement is that the student parent must remain on campus while their child is attending the session. For a half-day session (8 a.m.- noon), the student/ parent must be enrolled in two classes per morning.

There is also a state preschool service for four-year-olds daily from I through 4 p.m. This program differs from the four and five-yearaids program in that parents do not have to be students, but must be income-eligible. In addition, it is necessary for the child to attend the sessions five days a week. This allows non-student parents to be able to take advantage of the child care services also.

Students, comm unity and faculty parents have an affo rd able option at the Palomar Child Development Center, located to the right of Lot 12. The Center is a refuge for working parents, staff¡ and especially student parents who carry the treacherous load of both parenting and homework, students say .

Students add that the c hild care center provides a haven of support, not only for th e-parents themselves, hut more importantly, for the relationship between parents.

According to Palomar's 1996-97 Accreditation Self-Study, a review of student services and their environment. findings state that the center is operating at maximum capacity , yet still cannot meet the demand for its services.

Several recommendations for the center have been made. One idea is

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A 2-year-old toddler looks up curiously while playing a game of peek-a-boo during his session at the Child Development Center. to begin offering child care services in the evening at the Escondido Center. because this particular educatiOn center has been expanded to meet student growth . Another option suggested is to add to the child care center on the main campus .

According to Gidner, these sugges-

lions and recommendations are contingent upon funding that is simply not there. Gidner added that although the Child Development Instruction and Services Center has a lot of potential for future growth, at this time it must merely be content to hold its own.

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SPORTS Simovsln:· off to make mark in Deutschland John DeCoursey Stc!f! Writer

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America conquered Germany. In 1997, histor) will repeat itself.

C 0 m e t Simovski Soccer player Robert Simovsk1 has a shot at achieving a life-long goal of playing soccer for a living .

When the Fall scmc,ter ends.

Simovski will visit Germany to try for the Unterhachan Second Division Soccer Club.

If he is successful at integrating, he will be invited back for several team practices.

And if the practices go well, a contract will follow.

In that contract, Simovski will be offered $700 to $800 per week. a house and a car. The club would also offer to pay for his rcmainmg college costs.

Simovski is currently pursuing a degree in physical therapy and sports medicine.

This opportunity to realize a dream was made po sible by

Simovski's aunt. who lives in Munich. She took every opportunity to brag about her soccer-playing nephew to a neighboring soccer scout. After being barraged by newspaper clippings and videotape, the scout agreed to letSimovski try out, with a $1 ,000 fee.

Whether the waiving of the fee was due to the articles and video or his Aunt's persistence.

Simovski is not sure. "It wa · probably both," he aid This will be the second trip to Munich for Simovski. During his lirst trip. he watched the German soccer teams play. and knew he had a shot at making it.

The pace of their game was slower than what Simovski is used to. He has a chance at doing more than making the team. He could make a name for himself. This could be the boost he needs to achieve his goal of playing on the U.S. National Team.

With the excitement comes some anxiety, caused by being the on ly American player in a 20,000-seatstadium. "Getmany loves soccer, and German fans can. get very liquored up before a game," he said. There are only 24 spots on the team, and if Simovski gets in, one Jess German plays. "The German players don't like American players taking spots on their team," he said. "They probably won't pass the ball to me a lot."

It is clear after talking· with Simovski, however, that his apprehension is outweighed by ambition and determination.

He'll be going to a country where he does not speak a word of the language , but his perfom1ance on the field should speak for itself.

Soccer goes 1 1 to open division play Eric Jones Stcl{{ \Vrirer

Arter taking three of four noncon ferencc games, Palomar College· s women's soccer team (41-1. 1- I ) was ready to stan Paci fie Coast conference play. ··we have to maintain the level of play in all the games we play." said Head Coach Cem Tom. "If we do. I think we have a real good chance at first in the conference."

The conference opener was held at home Oct 4 against San Dicgn Mesa College (:l-:1.1-0l. Palomar wok control of the game nght from the kickoff.

Keeping posillon of the ball with good passes. the Comets made their way-up-field with case. but Mesa· _. goalkeeper Sonja Buczynski made ke; saves and kept Palomar from scoring a goal.

It wa:n't until minute 33 of the first half that the first goal was scored. Olympian Brandy Bucknum kicked one past Palomar goalkeeper Kerri Paul. puttingtheCometsbehind 1-0 going to halftime.

Going into the second half.

Palomar kept the pressure on Mesa with a more aggressive style ofpla), but during the entire half. no Comet

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Comet mid-fielder Lorraine Cota had an assist in Palomars 2-1 victory over Pacific Coast champion Grossmont College.

was able to score a goal to tic.

The Olympians went home with the 1-0 victory. and the Comets opened conference play with a loss.

Conference rival Grossmon t C,>llege (8- 1-1, 1-1 ) came to Palomar Oct. 9, knowing that las! season they battled each other in three games. only to tie 1-l-1.

Sophomore forward/midfielder Amy Litteral has scored seven goals on the season, while freshman forward Stacey Casner has two.

Sophomore defenders Suzanne Parker and Connie Jurgensen have provided Palomar with key assists.

Goalkeeping duo Ke1Ti Paul and Alisha Davis have held strong in the

in the goal. sloping most everything.

Palomar started the first half with tight defense that held Grossmont in check the entire half. Parker and Jurgensen made key tackles to stop all chances the Griffins had near the Comets goal. Palomar couldn't take ad ,·antage of the1 r chances of scon ng any goals in the first half. When the half ended the teams were tied. 0-0.

The second half of the game looked as if Palomar wasn't playing as tight on defense. Finally a Griffin scored 17 mmutes into the half. putting the Comets down 1-0.

Palomar kept the pres ·ure on Grossmont 's defenders, and 2f, minutes into the second halL Litteral was able to break away from Griffin forward Janinc Dare and kick one past Grossmont goalkeeper Tippy Roberts to tic tile game. 1-1.

The remainder of the game looked as i fncitherteam was going to break the tie with goal-saving tackles from both teams defenders. With only three minutes left in the game.

Litteral made a clutch goal to lock up the 2-1 win for the Comets.

"It was a tight match, and we played a very good second half as usual." said Tont. "We didn't capitalize in the first half, but we ended up scoring the goals.'·

Jaith not so easily dispelled Chris Tribbey Pennant fever.

In all of sports. no disease is more afflicting in the t:ities that have been infected.

San Diego b one such cit). and although the playoils ended weeks ago in the town duhbed America's Finest. the taste of the post-season still lingers vividly . a sweet reminder of what being a champion tastes like.

You could see it everywhere. The day after the Swinging Friars swept the Dodgers in Los Angeles, one could feel a change of atmosphere, a strange tingling sensation that permeated the air.

For the first time in a dozen years, San Diego could be proud of its baseball team, and Lord knows, we milked it for all we could.

We greeted the team before the sun rose over Jack Murphy Stadium. We lavished them with honors and front page headlines. We bought $20 to $50 tickets to watch them play in the postseason.

We threw Snickers bars in the stands when Ken Caminiti hit a home run.

We dressed in the tacky old brown and orange colors the Padres organization once sported. We wore bald caps and robes, running through the stands, screaming like wildmen .

Even when our beloved team was swept, we stayed in our seats and applauded them, thanking them for giving us this bliss.

And so this great season ended and survi ves only as a lovin g memory of what once was and what could have been.

San Diego fans have often been called'·job'' and his head. refered to as ·'fair-weathered," ready Tony Gwynn managed to finish to verbally reject the Padres or any with an average performance after San Diego team the moment they missing a quarter of the season due lose or fall from favor. This a·- to yet another injury: a seventh batsumption is sickening and incites an ting title. ranking him among those immediate reaction of wanting to ofbaseballl ore. Gwynn has always t h rot tIc tne closest non-fan. stayed with the Padres. even through Many ol u. have rooted the many years that the team walfort he Pads lowed in the celevery :cason. lar. His loyalty no matter how should be many losses praised, for in piled up. We, like modern baseball, so many others, sufsuch is rare. fered through the years Steve Finley where only 3,000 fans would has become the show for a Saturday night game. unsung hero for ·Now we have our just deserts, and the Padres. In the 1 l thumb my nose to those. who call shadows of all the us bandwagoners. / bignamesintheorNow the press and Padres owner t ganization, Finley ' JohnMooresareexaminingwhat earned a Go ld Glove caused this San Diego _. ..,. and batted over .300. organization's success. / The pitching staff First and foremost, ranked among the top of there 's the walking the National League. miracle- Caminiti. This Rickey Henderson and man si ngle-handedly Wally Joyner added their turned the Padres into big names and contribuchampions in the sections heyond the numbers. ond half of the sea- t Bruce Bochy disson. Cam in iti has played wisdom and become an ic:on top-notch leader(righ t up there ship, making with Tony him a Gwynn·) for I ike I y San Diego cand ibasebal I. d a te He is a f o r l ock t h e for the MVP award, and if for Manager of the Year. some reason beyond comprehenAll of these acco unted for the sion the baseball hierarc hy awards narrow aspect of the Padres sucthis honor to someone else (espe- cess. cially Mike Piazza), you'll see me But none of the above alone can and a hundred other blood-thirsty be credited for this championship fans on "acting" Commissioner Bud season. John Moores need look no Selig's door, demanding his so- further than himself.

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Three years ago, the outlook for a San Diego pennant looked grim indeed. For years. the Padres, the fans and all of San Diego suffered the indignity and humiliation of a Tom Werner ownership.

Werner cared little for filling the seats. only his overrlow1ng pockets.

He traded player · who could win games and draw 111 fans for no better purpose than to beef up his bank account. His giveaways were cheap imitations. Werner·~ solved the low attendance by bunching fans together to add more seats . His greed marred and controlled the organization and nearly destroyed baseball in San Diego ..

Which brings us to the Moores ownership. John Moores is a distinguished man of respect and dignity .

He has shown loyalty and tact to San Diego. He has in vested his time and money, not only to the organization, but also to the community.

Moores has given everythin g he could toward the success of the Padres. And he.has been rewarded.

San Diego o·pens the season next year as the defending National League West Champs wi th the fans and three otherteams watching their moves ve ry closely.

The Padres wi ll have the expectations stemming from this season's success weighing heavily on their shoulders. They will meet with harsh criticism every time they play below par.

Will thi s cause amassi ng fans of '96 dwindle in '97? No. The Padres have earned the respect of their fans, and this year will not be so easily fo rgotten .

Faith is hard to come by.

Faith is even harder to shed.

Chris Tribbey is rhe sporls editor. Send emai/Jo: Rizze /@aol.com

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Friday. Oct.. 18. 1996

Spit washes away far easier than a bad name What happened to good manners and respect in baseball? ll has become a spectacle of spitting and body tackles .

I'm referring, of course , to Rober:l.o Alomar ofth~"13altimore Orioles and Albert Ben""'~f the Cleveland Indians .

During a game that 111cant nothing to the Orioles since they had already clenched their division, Alomar did the unthinkable - he b~came enrage.d with an umpire, and Alomar spit in the man ' s face.

I can think of nothing more foul · than to have a man resort to bodily fluids to win an argument.

And you can bet that Alomar knew he had nothing to lose with the regular season over and the punishment not to be handed down unti I ' 97. He knew his actions would not affect his eligibility in the post season.

This is not the way grown men should behave. There is no greater humiliation than to spit on a man, and in public, no less. And to do it to a man in a position where he cannot respond is incomprehensible.

The playoffs were almost canceled when the umpires threatened to strike over this incident, but could not because of a contractual clause and an.injunction. They should have been allowed to strike. Maybe then

the players would have forced Alomar to publicly apologize to the umpire and make a public service announcement condemning his actions.

Players would be wise to remember that it is easier to wash off spit that it is to regain the respect of fans and fellow players. Every time Alomar was up to bat for the rest of the playoffs. fans rose and stood with their backs to him.

Some people believe it would have been better if Alomar had taken a swing at the umpire. Is violence better than humiliation? I think not.

Case-in-point: Albert Bell, who is not known for his outstanding personality, was being tagged out hy the Milwaukee Brewets ' Fernando Vina when Bell decided to body slam him, breaking his nose.

This was not a case of blocking the plate, and was comp·Jetely uncalled for. How many bones must be broken before it can be considered excessive? If this were football, it would ' ve been called roughing the passer, and Bell would've made an early trip to the showers.

With as much money as baseball players make, maybe managers should require classes in etiquette before a player is allowed to put on a uniform. Some out of control players give the whole sport a black eye.

Angela A. Logan

Angela A. Logan is the Editor-in-Chief Send email to: jlogan 1400@aol.com

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Palomar freshman Walter Wright rushes, getting a block from Pita Elisara. The Comets have lost two straight against Cerritos and Saddleback. Palomar will host Golden West Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.

Comets leave Dons hanging out to dry, 14-4 • Women's H20·polo scores 10 straight -to improve to 4-2 Eric Jones St'!ff Writer

Following two strong games against Long Beach City College and Grossmont College in the tournament, Palomar (4-2) destroyed Rancho Santiago 14-4, Oct. I 0.

Palomar took advantage of the

Don' slower swimmers right from the start. The Comets took control of the game with precise passing that set up scoring opportunities that Palomar didn ' t pass up. Nine goals were scored in the first quarter.

With such a big lead in the game. time was on Palomar' s side. With 4:08 in the quarter, Cornet Danielle Schmalz, from San Pasqua! High , shot one past the Don's.

Ruby Wagner stole the ball away from a Don player with 4:09 left in the quarter. She passed it to Laurie

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The final goal of the game was scored by Wagner.

"What has kind of been hurting us is that it takes us a long time to set up in offense and defense," said head coach Schneider. "So we worked on things like that in todays game."

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