FEATURE
OPINION
ENTERTAINMENT
Palomar's Pow Wow draws large crowds with soaring spirits . See Page 5
Are fashion magazines a true tale of today's women or are you just reading senseless garbage? See Page 8
What do NASA, the Guinness Book of World Records and Superman have in common? See Pages 6 & 7
TELESCOPE Palomar College
Friday, April 11, 1997
San Marcos, CA
Volume SO, Number 18
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1\KSM,ASG clear the air Suzette Clark
rights have been violated on this campus. " Shannon hosted a show March 14 that At Tuesday night's governing board fe atured Tom Metzger, the founder of meeting, an emotional Margo Shannon, Fallbrook's White Aryan Resistance. The KKSM news director and producer/host of interview has drawn criticism from students a weekly one-on-one broadcast, expressed and members of student government. her growing concern over what she has Shannon said that she was told at the characterized as ASG's Budget and Finance Committee an infringement meeting that it was their intention to cut the upon her free- - - - - - - - - - - - . . , radio station 's dom of speech "We cannot decide we f u n d i n g because of rights protected are not going to give a under the First the Metzger Amendment. group money because we interview. In ''I'm coming to don 't like what they say add it i 0 n , the Governing or who they interview. " Shannon said Board for its student govNe u·s Edi10r
leadership and advice," said
-Berenice Arrezola, ASG president t___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___.
Shannon . .. As a student on this campus and as news director of the radio station, my student rights have been violated, my human rights have b~en violated and my freedom of the press
Decade-long search turns .up Poway site • Negotia_tions are under way for new Education Center Chris Tribbey Editor-In-Chief
After I 0 years of searching for an Education Center site south of Escondido, Palomar has finally set eyes on a 53-acre plot adjacent to Ted Williams Parkway and Pomerado Road in the city of Poway. With preliminary information and demographics complete, the college 's Board of Governors approved further negotiations with Poway on Tuesday. "There 's a lot of discussion that needs to take place .. . we' re working on the paperwo rk required by the Chancell or's O tfice and at the same time we're starti ng the planning on the types of construction that will be offered," said Director of Facilities Mike Ellis. The site. located directly off Interstate 15, would become host to Palomar's second large-scale campus if the college is aole to successfully negotiate with Poway city otficials. The full-time facility would be much larger than any of Palomar's seven existing satellite campuses and would hold more
than 5,000 students. Originally three sites in Poway were being reviewed by Palomar as possible candidates for the center. The college hired an engineering company to study the three sites and, based on their conclusions, narrowed the choice down to the Ted Williams Parkway plot. One site was ruled out as too small and the other site has drawn concern from nearby neighbors who feel they would be impacted by a college. The land the college is looking to purchase is partially owned by the California Department of Transportation (19 acres) while Poway holds claim to the remaining 34. "Cal Trans will not sell the property to Palomar but what the city of Poway will do is trade land with them and give them land somewhere else ... then Poway would own all of that site and we would deal directly with them," said Dr. George Boggs, president/superintendent. Whil e negotiations with Poway city offi cials will continue today, the college will also be waiting on ap proval by the California Post-Secondary Education office and the Chancellor's Office of California Community Colleges. Palomar officials stated that the maximum the college would be required to spend on the Site would be $20,000 per acre. however fi nal approval to buy the site from Poway could take up to a year.
ernment was asking for
lists of upcoming speakers for pre-approval. ASG is currently reviewing budget requests from various campus groups for the 1997-1998 school year. The committee makes recommendations to the ASG regarding the budget. Shannon 's statements sparked immediate response from both the student government and from administration. At Wednesday's ASG meeting, President Berenice Arrezola, who also serves as student trustee on the governing board, reminded student government members of their obligations to uphold the nation's constitution as well as the student body constitution. "I want to clarify one more time that the Budget and Finance Committee does not
have final say on thi s budget. They give advice and can make recommendations, but it is the board as a whole that decides the budget," said Arrezola. "This is student money, and we cannot decide we are not going to give a group money because we don ' t like what they say or who they interview. That would not be legal." Arrezola also said that all future Budget and Finance Committee meetings will be tape-recorded. Charity Roberts, ASG treasurer, and Xavier Corona, senator, both stated that they felt that the station should distribute advance lists of upcoming events hosted by the station, but only as a service to students. They said they made it clear that this was a publicity issue and not one of censorship. "If students know what is coming up, they can respond and participate from the beginning and not just after the fact," said Corona. "We did not ask for preapproval." Members of the Budget and Finance Committee acknowledged, however, that a member of ASG who also attended the meeting but is not on the committee was critical of the radio station, and advocated the position KKSM be allocated $1 in funding this year, to "teach them a lesson." ASG members were reluctant to name the individual, but noted that the person had recently resigned from student government. "This person was out of line," continued
See KKSM, Page 4
2 CAMPUS BEAT
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Friday . April II . 1997
CAMPUS BEAT PATROL BLOTTER
F.Y.INFO _ _
FIRE¡ April 1, 10:20 a.m., Campus Patrol received a call concerning a trash can fire between the AA and C buildings. Campus Patrol officers extinguished the fire.
Scholarship offered
ADDING A CLASS- Through the end of the semester only short-term or open-entry/ open-exit classes are available for registration. The instructor's signature is required if the class is closed. DROPPING A CLASS - Through the end of the semester, no drops will be allowed. A grade of A, B. C, D, For "I" will be given. AUDITING A CLASS - Instructors signature is required on the green Application for Audit form. The deadline to change to audit status has passed. There is no deadline for original registration under audit status.
Applications for the David R. Clement Citizenship Award are now being accepted. The award is a plaque and $200 scholarsh ip. Criteria for this award is based upon the quality and quantity of voluntary community service, leadership, character. All applicants must be graduating/transferring from Palomar, and must have attended the college for at least two semesters. Applications along with letters of recommendation from two citizens of the Palomar Community College District must be submitted to Marilyn Lunde in the Student Activities office, SU-21, by noon, Apri I 18 in order to be considered. For more information, call 7441150 extension 2594.
Intent to Register cards (pink) have been mailed to students who registered for spring classes through Feb. 28. Return in person by April24 for summer and by June 26 for fall to receive PAR appointment and class schedule by mail. If you have moved, please update your adress with the Admissions Office. FOR SUMMER - Students who return Intent cards between April 25 and May 23 must pick up PAR appointment and class schedule in Admissions. FOR FALL- Students who return Intent cards between June 27 and July 30 must pick up PAR appointment and class schedule in Admissions.
*** HEALTH PROBLEM- April 2, 1 p.m., a student was transported to Student Health Services by his professor after suffering a possible heart attack.
SUMMER/FALL REGISTRATION-
Maria Rowe (Nursing) and Donna Marzo Cleft, Nursing) get up close and personal with the human anatomy in a nursing course.
Learn how to prevent threat of sexual assault Two consecutive sexual assault seminars, sponsored by Health Services, wi ll be held in April. Part one, entitled "Prevention," will be located in room P-32 on Palomar's main campus and will begi n at 1 p.m. and concl ude at 3 p.m ., April 16. In addition part two, enti tled "What if??" will be held in the Govern ing Board room 12:30 p.m . - 2:30 p.m ., April 24. Seminar seats are limited and can be reserved by calling He alth Services at 744- 1150, ext. 2380.
Spend the summer in Cuernavaca. Mexico sities and research laboratories. Activities include public lectures, mathematical games and competitions as well as bringing high school students to coll ege campuses where they can talk to the mathematics fac ul ty. In fo rm ati o n abo ut MAW is on the W orld Wide W eb a t URL: http : // forum .swarthmore.edu/maw/ For furth er in fo rm ation, co ntact Mike Harris, member of the Jo int Poli cy Board for Mathem atics, at (30 I) 942-9595.
- Kristian Billiot Satellite View Editor
- Kristian Billiot Satellite View Editor
Mathematics Awareness Week observed in April
Upcoming university visitations this month
Mathematics Awareness Week (MAW) will be observed nationwide Apri1 20:26. In order to ackno wledge the significant role that the Internet has played, "Mathematics and the Internet" is this year 's MAW theme. The Internet has enhanced education from kindergarten through the university level as well as aided in the understanding of difficult problems ¡a mathematics. MAW is honored by colleges, uni ver-
Palomar College is hostin g several different college vi sitations and workshops this month . They will be held in the Studen t Union or at the Transfer Center. Life Chiropractic-West will be available April 14 from 9 a.m .- I p.m. in the Student Union . United States International University will also be available April 14 from I0 a.m .- II :30 p.m . in the Student Union. San Diego State Uni ve rsity will be in room SU-I and SU-3 on April 16.
What are you doing to prevent end of semester burn out~
T he City of Vista Park and Community Services are offe ring several parttime summer positions. The job locations include, The Wave Waterpark, Moonlight Amphitheater, Recreation and Day Camps. Some positions available are lifeguards , parking attendants, swimming instructors, and bus drivers. Applications need to be turned in by April 15 and are avail able at Vista City Hall . For further information, call 7261340, e xt. 1144.
Palomar College is off'ering Spanish summer classes in Cuernavaca, Mexico. T he Spanish program in Mexico lasts from July 7 to August I. T his program gives the student an opportunity to li ve with a Mexican family and earn up to seven units transfer credit in Spanish. T he re will also be exciting fie ld trips, excursions and cultural events. Some of the Spanish classes that are going to be offered are; Spanish I 01 , I I 0, 20 I, and 2 10 . The cost for four weeks is $ 1,260 plus airfare which is about $360 round-trip. T he $1 ,260 includes class fees, dail y room and board, and airport transfe rs fro m Mexico City to Cuern avaca fo r those trave lin g by group. Not included are transportati on costs to and from Mex ico City, Palomar College registratio n fees and books. Students can a lso stay fo r a shorter period of time. The cos t for three weeks is $980, and the cost for two wee ks is $700. An information meeting will be held at Palomar College Saturday, May 3 at I 0 a.m . in room F-1. Information on the program, travel and registratio n will be presented .
- Suzanne Block Opinion Editor
- Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor
University of California, San Diego will be available April 17 from 9 a.m.- I :30 p.m. in SU-I and SU-3. Then National University will make the fina l visit April 17 from 5-7 p.m. in the Studen t Union. V isitations are by appointment o nly, unless held in the Student Uni on. For addi tio nal in formation, contact the T ransfe r Center at 744- 1150, ext. 2552, or visit the offi ce to schedule yo ur appointme nt.
- James Grumbach Sports Editor
Apply for summer jobs at Vista Park
Tash Tuladhar Marketing
Craig Bale Undeclared
Desmond Barca Mate.rial Science
Lara Lynch Nursing
Kim Kniepkamp Child Psychology
"I think about my future and where I want to go. I don ' t give up ."
"Trying to keep my mind on things other than school."
"I'm decreasing my frequency of attending classes."
"Doing inspirational things like reading poetry ."
"''m going to Magic Mountain. "
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Friday. April II. 1997
SATELLITE VIEW 3
SATELLITE VIEW Professor probes psyche
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Conor Volk Staff Writer
Students walk into the classroom with smi Ies on their faces. They greet the teache,r as they would an old friend, find their seats and wait anxiously for class to begin, their eyes riveted on the teacher's every move. Is this a scene from "Dead Poet's Society?" No. It's a Monday night psychology class at the Palomar Mt. Carmel Education ·center. The teacher isn't Robin Williams, it's Jaime Clapton, an adjunct instructor at Mt. Carmel for the past 20 years. Much like Williams' character in the movie, Clapton uses the ·'carpe diem" theme in her methods of teaching by seizing the most out of every class. "They teach me how to teach," said Clapton with the same smile and enthusiConor Yolk I The Telescope asm present in her students. "I learn the students' interests, and I teach accordingly." Jaime Clapton, professor Psychology, is a student-favorite Her response consists of a vibrant apwhen it comes to the classroom. proach to teaching and what some students say is a genuine concern for the well-being of her advantage to being adjunct was the flexibility it gave students. This makes her somewhat famous around the me," said Clapton. Before her teaching career began, Clapton worked Palomar campuses and some consider her to be one of the most highly recommended psych teachers on the as a psychology assistant while she tinished her master's degree in clinical psychology. community college scene. Her knowledge in the field inspired her to pass on "She's a lively teacher: she uses a lot of hand what she had learned to other people, hence she gestures, body movements, and class discussion to became a teacher. keep everyone's attention. Otherwise, the class would Aside from a couple math lag because it's so lont (three classes and covering a child dehours), but she makes it fun," velopment class for another insaid Happi Bottomley, one of structor, Clapton has never Clapton 's students. taught any other subject. Other staff members are also However, that doesn't stop aware of Clapton's enormous her from breathing life into popularity among her students. each and every classroom she "She's just darling," said Kris enters. Coxfey, the Mt. Carmel Educa''I'm a clinical psychologist. tion Center secretary. "She has It's what I know. I'm a firm been teaching ever since the Mt. -Jaime Clapton believer in teaching what you Carmel campus opened. Psychology Professor know. "She sparks student interest "I want to be able to truly instead of just teaching out of possess the knowledge that my the book. When registration rolls around, Jamie is requested by name because students don't have," said Clapton. "Psychology is everywhere; it's everything you do, she was recommended to them by former students," everything you think, everywhere you go, it's always said Coxfey. While Clapton currently teaches part-time, she there because you're always asking 'Why?'I love teaching intro [Psychology 100]. because I can touch everyhopes that a full-time position at Palomar will soon thing. Everything's relevant," said Clapton. become available. And does she ever get bored or tired of rehashing the "I originally chose to be adjunct because I needed the same material every year? days off to raise my children. Now it just comes down ''Never, because there are no two classes that I teach to there being no full-time positions open at Palomar. Now that my children are older I've been taking on that are exactly the same. And because the classes' needs and interests are different, I teach each class more classes. First it was one class, then two, and now I'm teaching at two schools [she also teaches a according to their input, their desires, their questions. I learn from them what it is I should teach." psychology class at Miramar College]. The real
"[The students] teach me how to teach. I learn the students' interests and I teach accordingly."
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4 NEWS
Friday. April II. 1997
White House correspondent to speak at commencement Suzette Clark News Editor
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Rick Gommel, admissions and records technician, was named Classified Employee of the Year.
College officials announced this week that Armando Guzman, a national correspondent and news anchor, will address Palomar College graduates at the college's commencement exercises on May 23. Guzman has been anchor and executive producer of "Temas y Debates" (Issues and Debates) on Univision News, the largest Spanish television network in the nation. Additionally, the veteran reporter has covered three presidents in the White House as well as domestic and foreign affairs for Univision. In a career that has spanned two decades, Guzman has covered Russian-American relations and their impact on Latin America, served as
'Computer guru' named employee of the year KKSM: Sarah Mattern Staff Writer
Employees of Palomar College recently named Rick Gommel Classified Employee of the Year for 1996-97. The award was presented March 24 during Classified Staff Development Day. Gommel, an admissions and records technician who is a former Marine, is currently working with staff and students to maintain the computer systems throughout student services. He has been called a "computer guru" but says, "I'm not a guru, I like to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the environment. I received a lot of support from coworkers which without I wouldn't be a candidate." Gommel recently completed his bachelor's degree in social sciences. He has been at Palomar the past six years.
Gommel first attended Palomar in 1973 and recalls when registration day meant picking up cards from tables set up on campus. He has been described as someone who "has gone far beyond his regular job duties as admissions and records technician" by Governing Board member Dr. Robert Dougherty, Jr. Gommel is also a member of the Technology Task Force, a committee which develops Palomar's technological vision of the future. Currently, the committee is working on e-mail, Internet access, and making telephone registration and grade access easier. "Very helpful, patient and considerate," said Peggy Dibattista, admissions supervisor, of Gommel. Other employees who received recognition awards include Craig Curtis and Gilda Williamson, building services; Kathleen Dunham, business education; and Nancy Hono, human resources.
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Continued from Page 1 Corona, "and we didn't stop him. We are sorry we allowed this to happen." Senator Dawn West and Vice President of State Affairs David Espinoza resigned last week for reasons unrelated to the KKSM controversy. Rob Branch, KKSM general manager, said that student government requested a list of upcoming speakers and it was his understanding that it was for publicity purposes. "ASG wants to know who is coming, and that is a reasonable request," Branch said. He added that prior restraint has never been and never will be an issue, and that he sees this as a misunderstanding. "I applaud the ASG and respect their good intentions, as I am sure they respect ours." Arrezola stated that an apology will be given to KKSM for allowing the former officer to speak out of turn, which may have sparked the
misunderstanding. "This person was not speaking on behalf of ASG," said Arrezola. 'This was not made clear, and we apologize for that." Governing Board memberswere also concerned about the Shannon's allegations that her rights had been infringed upon by radio station staff. Shannon said that she was told not to discuss the event with anyone. "I am being told not to talk to anybody about the interview. I'm not to go to my department chair, I'm not to appear before my student government, and I'm not to appear before the Board of Governors," said Shannon. "Idon'tseehowthese things can be said to me." The Governing Board asked that Shannon be specific in her allegations, and directed her to Diane Michael, vice president of instruction, to resolve the situation. "We need to know if Palomar College faculty or staff members
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FEATURE 5
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Palomar's 14th annual Pow Wow might not have happened without the traditional drum circle, for it is said that the drum 'carries the heartbeat of the Indian nation.'
Shigehiro Kondo Staff Writer
With the sound of beating drums vibrating throughout the day, poignant voices of singers reverberated during the 14th annual Pow Wow held Saturday in the Dome of Palomar College. A Pow Wow is an American Indian gathering to focus on dance, song and family celebration, and welcomes all people including nonIndian people. Close to 3,000 spectators gathered to watch American Indians dressed in traditional clothing dancing to the beat of drum'S. The event was presented by Palomar's Native American Student Alliance and American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and sponsored in part by Associated Student Government funding.
Besides showing many kinds of Indian dancing, drumming and singing, the e-..ent featured about 20 vendors sellingjewelry, T -shirts and Indian artifacts. People hustled to check out the colorful displayed goods lined along the wall inside the Dome. While outside the Dome, vendors sold food, including traditional Indian fry bread, to people lining up to buy it. The Master of Ceremonies David Whitehorse, from the Lakota tribe, led the Pow Wow announcing to the spectators inside the Dome each of the five drum bands to play next and what kind of dances were to be shown. This was his 2nd consecutive appearance as the master of ceremonies at Palomar's Pow Wow. One of the more spectacular features and the official start of the Pow Wow is the Grand Entry. As the drums began a Grand En-
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Vendors from across the country travel to Pow Wows to display and sell their Native American arts and crafts.
try song, dancers in full regalia entered the Dome proceeded by the color guard with eagle staffs and an American flag. When the Grand Entry concluded, the center circle in the Dome was filled with about 40 dancers in their traditional clothing. Those highly decorative and elaborate dance outfits are strictly called regalia or outfits, never costumes. "The term costumes denotes artificiality and wear that is donned for an event that is nota part of one's ongoing life. To the contrary, these Native American outfits are very personal and artistic expressions of the dancer's lives ... " the program noted. During the intertribal dancing following the Grand Entry, anybody was allowed and even encouraged to come into the circle and join in the dancing. Five drummers took turns g1ving dancers a pulsating rhythm to move to. Drumming is an integral part of a Pow Wow because it is believed to carry the heartbeat of the Indian nation. Eight or more men surround a drum and strike it with each of their mallets in unison while they blend their voices to create a song. Their high tone vocals blended with the stomach-pounding beat of drums that reverberated throughout the Dome. This year NASA and AISES sponsored a drum contest which gave $600 to the winner. The prize money was doubled since last year to promote a more social drum circle. Michael Peralta, president of NASA, was satisfied with the result of this year's PowWow. "I think we did a very good job. I was happy to see how things went smoothly. It was much more successful than last year," he said.
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The elaborate dance outfits worn in the Pow Wow circle are called regalia. A dancers regalia can change according to personal evolution, the seasons and the fashion of the time.
Steven Garcia and Cathy and Cheyenee Willcuts take advantage of the PowWow's emphasis on family celebration as they enjoy the festivities of the day together.
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In preparation for the traditional gourd dancing, an Indian dancer might wear clothing similar to what was worn by early warriors.
6 ENTERTAINMENT
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ven The Man of Steel would wet his pants arrtl rust his tights riding Superman The Escape, the newest roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valentia, CA. Beginning with a cautious walk through the dark and icy caverns of Superman's Fortress of Solitude, riders come upon a wall with four steel doors. From the moment you enter the Fortress, there is no way to catch even a glimpse of what you've gotten yourself into. The only indications ·of an other-than-normal experience are the screams, which are instantly cut short and replaced with silence. An automated voice announces that the steel doors will open. and only the number of passengers specified on the door should enter. Here you tlnd yourself in a large loading station where two separate
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15-passengercars sit on parallel tracks. Once seated, a lap bar secures you in place as you get your first view of ~he track ahead. Extending straight out of the station, the track runs horizontally for the length of three football fields. Then. way off in the distance, you notice that it curves upwards and out of view. Another vo1ce cautions you to keep your head back against the seat as the ride begins. And then it happens ... Without warning ... withoutasound. the six ton, 15-passengercar explodes into a speeding rage down the track, hitting the IOOmph mark in 7 seconds. Those waiting in line behind the steel doors hear only a split-second of screams before the rocketing car is out of ear-shot. The wind seems to tear a hole nght through you as daredevil riders raise their hands, only to have them blown back over their heads by the accelerating speed.
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lA IN' ring bullet, Superman Southern California Now, as you're racing towards it, you see the vertical curve that sends t,h~ track straight up the side of a 41 story tower. As you make this 90-degrce curve. you are thrust into your seat by a force of 4.5 G's. Even vertical, the ride seems unwilling to slow down as you soar to the top of the 41 story tower. .. and the end of the track. Then, as the peak of the tower comes terrifyingly close, the ride slows down to a momentary pause as you continue to noat forward. feeling weightless. This disorientating sensation at such a height makes you feel like you're gonna fall. And you do. After 6.5 seconds of weightlessness, gravity grabs hold of the passenger car and yanks it back into a reverse vertical freefall. The world once again turns upright as you ride into the 90-degree curve, traveling backwards along the horizontal track that launched you.
Suddenly, and smoothly, the ride comes to a halt about 300 feet from the loading station. Then at a slow pace, you roll back into the station and set your feet on solid ground. It has only been about 30 seconds in real-time ... but it feels much longer. Superman The Escape has created a new record for thrill rides across the globe. The Guinness Book of World Records recently listed it as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. It uses technology initially researched and investigated by NASA for launching satellites, and by the Air Force for sending jets into flight (See diagram below). As theme parks everywhere race to create bigger and better thrills, Six Flags Magic Mountain has delivered a record-breaking blow that will be difficult to beat. ¡ And until the next level of roller coasters is reached, we can all get a sense of what it feels like to leap tall buildings in a single bound .
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8 OPINION
The Telescope
Friday. April II. 1997
OPINION Shannon shortchanged by KKSM, ASG We took a head count of The Telescope's Editorial Board yesterday. When asked if he/she agreed with White Aryan Resistance leader Tom Metzger's personal views, all I I answered no. Then when asked if he or she objected to Metzger's unnanounced appearance on Palomar's KKSM last month, all II answered the same. No. This is the beauty of the First Ammendment of the Constitution. Anyone, no matter how offensive thefr views may be, has the right to be heard. And now that Metzger has come and gone without breaking any laws on or off the radio, the woman who interviewed him is under fire. Margo Shannon, news director for KKSM, contacted Metzger,
set a criteria for his appearance on KKSM, and earned out a tame interview with a widely-disliked white seperatist. Due to that interview, Shannon says she has been given a written reprimand by the radio s_tation, had her free speech trampled on by a former ASG member and has been called a racist by students. Intstead of being praised for a tough job well done, she says she was asked by a former ASG member from now on to have her shows pre-aproved by the student government. Officials from the radio station told her not to talk to any press (particullarly us) and Shannon says she was forbidden from speaking to anyone in the Communications Department or attending Palomar's Board ofGovorners meeting. A student grabbed Shannon in parking
lot 12, bruising her arm, when she told him she couldn't talk because she was late to class. The irony of all this is that the three weeks following Metzger's interview, Shannon interviewed two Tuskegee Airmen and an NAACP spokesman. But nobody seemed to care that Metzger was alone on his side of the series. We need to let more of the Tom Metzger's and Louis Farahkan 's of the world speak loud and clear. Because when you tell them they have no right to speak, then you have no right to speak, since both of your views are based in opinion and do not constitute which is right and which is wrong. Free speech is blind and it's up to you to tune in or tune out.
Brainless beauty on sale at checkstand Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor
I am appalled by the way fashion magazines portray women. I thought in time I would get used to the degrading advertising techniques, but I find myself getting more offended as time goes by . I can not even go grocery shopping without getting fired up. I was in the check-out line last week, when my eyes fell on the April issue of Cosmopolitan . I did not even have to open the magazine in order to be repulsedthe titles that adorned the cover of April's Cosmo were enough. They include: "Shock Talk, The Sex Topic You Don't Dare Ask Him About;" "What Men Think When They First See You Naked;" "New! The Melrose Place Workout;" and lastly my favorite "The New Soy Breast Implants, Softer, Sexier and Safer." I know these are all vital tips for our growth and development as women. How could we go on with-
out this sort of information and advice for our lives? Seriously, is this really the kind of information we want to be feeding the young women of America? . I don't see these kinds of tips on the cover of "male" magazines. Don't you think they are all dying to know what women think the first time they see their man naked? I was under the impression that there were more urgent issues facing young adults today - like AIDS, teenage pregnancy, how to keep off welfare, getting an education, and being able to make a decent living. But I suppose these topics hardly compare to "Shock Talk." I was wondering why women would waste their money on this trash. Then I realized that many women want to be the best they can be and maybe the tips in Cosmo will help them attain perfection. I have a confession to make though - I used to read this trash until I took an "Introduction to Women's Studies" class here at
THE
TELESCOPE Fritlay, Aprilll, 1997
Volume 50, Number 18
Serving the Palomar College community ~Rc 0
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Tl1e TelescDJJe is published Fridays except during final exams and holidays. Letters to the editor and other correspondence can be brought or mailed to the newspaper office, room TCB-1, on the north side of campus. Phone: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2450 I FAX: (760) 744-8123 (attention: TheTelescol'e). Signed opinions are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily represent those of the entire newspaper staff, Palomar faculty, staff, the Publications Board or the Palomar College Governing Board. Views expressed in staff editorials reflect the majority vote of The Telescope editorial board.
Palomar last semester. It completely changed the way I view these magazines. The class forced me to take a closer look at the kinds of standards they were setting for us "regular folk." No matter how hard I tried I never did look like any of the Cosmo cover girls. I am OK with that now, but it was difficult for me to accept as a teenager. Vogue, Cosmo, and Teen Magazine all portray what is considered the right way to look in today's society and for most people the super model look is unrealistic and can cause torment for young women. I am not sure about how to solve this problem, because we would have to restructure our whole society and I don't think there are many people that are ready for that. Hopefully in the near future young adults, and especially young women, will have a serious magazines geared towards them that discuss the state of our world instead of the status of the latest breast implants or fad diet.
Editor-in-Chief .............................. ........................................................ Chris Tribbey News Editor ... .................................... .................................... ... ............ Suzette Clark Managing Editor ..... ...................... .. ....... ..... ..... .... .............................. .. Jeremy Lynch Opinion Editor ... .......... ......................................... ........................... ... Suzanne Block Entertainment Editor .................. ....................................... ............. John DeCoursey Feature Editor ................................. .............................. .......... ........ Jessica Gleason Sports Editor ....................................... .......... ... ........................... .. James Grumbach Campus Beat Editor .................... ............................................. .......... Annica Gerber Satellite View Editor ........... ........................................................ ~......... Kristian Billiot Copy Editor ..... .... ...... ......... .. .. ......... ...................................... ......... ....... . Mimi Bowles Advertising Manager ........................................................ .......... Carla Van Wagoner Journalism Adviser ........................................................... ................. Susan Deacon Staff .............................Jose Gutierrez, Scott Harrell , Sarah Katin, Shigehiro Kondo, Sarah Mattern, Chris Miller, Doris Moore, Dominic Mucciacito, Brian Samaniego, Conor Volk, Adam Wilensky
The Telescope welcomes all letters to the editor Letters must be typewritten (no more than 150 words) and include the author's name, major and phone number. The Telescope reserves the right to edit letters for space, and to not print letters containing lewd or libelous comments. Letters must be received by Tuesday at 3 p.m. to be considered for publication on Friday. Address: The Telescope Palomar College 1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 Office: Room TCB-1 at the north end of campus Phone: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2450 Fax: (760) 744-8123. "attention: The Telescope" E-Mail: thetelescope@hotmail.com
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209: Decision draws mixed feelings Continued from Page 1 action policies on campus. In a recent article on the hiring of 35 new fulltime ~acuity, Diane Michael, assistant superintendent/vice president of instruction, stated that Palomar's faculty selection committees stress the recruiting and hiring of individuals from historically under-represented ethnic groups. She added in a recent issue of The Telescope that Palomar looks for diversity in the applicant pool. "We are always looking for the best faculty and because California is such a culturally diverse state, we will continue to hire all types of people from all types of backgrounds," added Doyle. The time table for hiring the 35 new full-time faculty members will not be moved up, according to Doyle. to accommodate women or minorities. "Nothing has changed yet," said Doyle. "The American Civil Liberties Union has 14 days to request an appeal and the court has seven days to make a decision." The ACLU filed the original law suit in order to block enforcement of Prop. 209. The response from faculty and students to the April 8 unanimous decision was mixed. "Most administrators and politically correct faculty seem to still be in denial," said Dr. Michael Newbrough, associate professor, social sciences and an outspoken proponent of Prop. 209. ''They are clinging desperately to the hope that there will be further delays and appeals," added Newbrough, "But in the end, Prop. 209 will be implemented because it is not only cons~itutional but it is the will of over 4 million voters." Berenice Arrezola, president Associated Student Government, expressed shock upon hearing the news of the decision and is concerned about how it will ·affect the students. "The ASG will probably not take an official stand on the ruling because we need to represent both the students that support and oppose CCRI," said Arrezola, "but we will bring it up for discus-
sion at the next meeting." Arrezola also expressed personal concern as to the effects of Prop. 209. "Am I really going to be hired on the basis of my qualifications or will employers be able to now discriminate against me because I am a woman?" asked Arrezola. Prop. 209 appeared on the Nov. 6 ballot and was passed by 54 percent of California voters. The decision this week by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals would normally allow the initiative to be enforced within 21 days, but anticipated appeals may delay it several more weeks. The case is expected by legal experts· to eventually appear before the US Supreme Court.
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Earth Day to be held next week Seventy-five cents isn't enough to buy a cup of coffee nowadays, but it could win one lucky person a $200 color TV. A total of $400 in prizes, along with music, food and crafts, are all part of Palomar College's annual Earth Day, Wednesday, April 16 from 10 a.m.2 p.m. in the Student Union. Two Palomar clubs will sell drawing tickets for 75 cents each. The 50 prizes to be awarded include movie tickets, CO's, condoms, T-shirts, dinners, watches and gasoline. "Our goal is to perform a community service by raising awareness about environmental issues, but first you have to get people interested through other events," said Dominique Mierowski, copresident of the Pre-Medical Society. Activities for the day consist of performances by local alternative bands, free massages and caricatures, along with food and soft drinks for under $1.
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Flex ·Your Vocal Cords and Vote in the Associated Student Governtnent Elections, April 22 and 23, in the Student Union.
,Your Voice What school issues do you think are important for the ASG to resolve?
What issues have not been covered in the past, by the ASG, but should be?
How can the ASG help individual students?
Should the ASG be involved in the future of the new student union building?
What qualifications should a student have to hold a position in the ASG?
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CLASSIFIEDS
The Telescope
Friday, April 11, 1997
CLASSIFIEDS Clubs Paralegal Studies Club Open meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. in room B - 3 and the third Wednesday of the month,3 p.m. in room B- 12. Board meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 4 p.m. in room B- 12. All welcome.
M.E.Ch.A. Meeting Meetings held in room SU -17, Fridays, 1 p.m.Come join us. Everyone welcome. MEChA is Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan. Interested in community service? Check us out.
Photography Club Meetings held every Thursday, noon in room F- 22. All inquiries should be directed to the Photography lab, ext. 2384 or contact a member of the club.
Classifieds Advertising Rates and Policies
Earth Day Prizes!
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Win a $200 color TV for only 75 cents! Buy an opportunity drawing ticket during Palomar's EARTH DAY, April 16 from1 0 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Student Union. Almost 50 prizes, live music and various activities.
To call businesses to locate surplus computer equipment for a rapidly growing company specializing in refurbished HP workstations, servers and periphals. No cold calling/no sales. Hours Flexible. Average $1 0/hour. Located in Carlsbad. Call Rachel at (619) 603-0125, ext. 153.
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Pre-Medical Society Get an edge on health field careers. Interested in medicine, nursing, dentistry, physician assisting? We'll give you information about internships, scholarships, guest speakers and more. Meetings: the 2nd and 4th Fridays, room SU-18, 2 p.m.
Club Success Club Success is dedicated to helping students achieve success. We work from within the community and campus to raise funds for scholarships in addition to assisting students reach their goals. Meetings held in the Counseling Dept. Contact Mr. John Dise, ext. 2189 for info.
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Classified space sold in 20 word increments. Student, staff and faculty pay $2 per 20 words. $3.50 for nonstudents. Price reflects onetime publication. Payment must be included. Publication deadline i~ the Monday prior to Friday's paper. Ad form must be filled out completely. Failure to complete will result in non-publication. Students must show proof of status by enclosing a photocopy of student ID or class schedule. Classified forms may be obtained at The Telescope office located in TCB-1 (north end of campus). The Telescope has the right to refuse publication of any ad deemed inappropriate (i.e. obscene, racist, se~ist or illegal). Ads are nonrefundable.' The Telescope takes no responsi~ility for items or services purchased or advertised. Make payment to: Palomar College Telescope. Payment may be made in person or mailed to: 1140 West Mission Road. San Marcos, CA 92069-1487. Questions-call744-1150, ext. 2450.
Earn while you learn. Consider starting your advertising career with Palomar College's award winning newspaper, The Telescope. We are currently looking for a new advertising manager and sales representatives. Positions available starting fall semester. Flexible hours. Create your own work schedule around your school schedule. Work with local and national advertisers. Computer skills helpful but not required. Training available. For information contact The Telescope office, (619) 744-1150, ext. 2450 or write to: The Telescope, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. Attn. Advertising.
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Writers, photographers and graphic artists are needed for SPOTLIGHT Magazine, a new quarterly publication spotlighting the latest in contemporary Christian music. This is an excellent opportunity to get work published. Writers must be able to critique Christian music and should have a good understanding of English skills, grammar and some computer knowledge. Previous experience not required, but recommended. Write to: SPOTLIGHT Magazine, P.O. Box 2564, San Marcos, CA 92079.
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SPORTS II
SPORTS Palomar volleyball ready for State Finals James Grumbach Sporl.l' f:'duor
Jumping, sen in g. and spiking arc just a few of the tools the Palomar men's volleyball team uses to help them win games as the season heads toward the end. Wednesday night, at the Dome, the Comets defeated Irvine Valley College, 15-6, 15-7, 15-9. During the second period it looked as though the Comets were lacking the intensity which they have been gathering for the past few weeks. Players extinguished any of those notions saying "we wcren 't playing as hard, because we weren't playing a top ranked opponent. The other team was lacking intensity, so we didn't
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show any intensity." Players arc confident and have been focusing their attention towards the end of the season. Much of the team ' s confidence stems from increased unity. Tim Higgins said, "team chemistry wasn't good at the beginning of the season." "Now people are starting to come together and play as a team," said Higgins. Aaron Rothberg added, "a lot of us just started this year, and it took us awhile to know how to play, and now we're running many more plays.'' The Comets are 9-6 overall, and 5-2 in league play. The team has a positive outlook for the end of the season. Although the Comets arc
doing well, realistically they arc looking for a third place fin ish th1s season . Coach Karl Seder said. "'we' rc hoping to make It into the playoffs. "WchavetobcatSan Diego Mesa. It's gomg to be tough to get into the state championships, but I fee l confident we can do it" Some arc happy that the season is finishing well, Ken Mundy said "it feels good headed toward reg ionals as a sophomore. It's probabl y my las t year because most o f us arc sophomores who wi ll never play again.'' The Comets play their final home game Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m
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Palomar's volleyball team defeated Irvine Valley College, 15-6, 15-7, 15-9, Wednesday night. The Comets used this game as practice for next week against SO Mesa.
Lady Comets relax in nulnber one position James Grumbach Sporrs Ediwr
The Lady Comets should be able to relax this weekend, thanks to a winning record and opportunities . Not only have some games this week been cancelled, but sophomore right fielder Kristin Marsh received a letter-of-intent from Southeast Louisiana University, who have the top women's softball program in the co untry . Marsh was happy she will be able to play for Southeast Louisiana.
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The Lady Comets are not only happy with Marsh, but with their overall record. This past week the Lady Comets maintained their conference lead 7-0, and continued with an outstanding 25-11 record . Rel axation is also an option this weekend , for the team , due to two cancelled games. Wednesday's away game against San Diego City was cancelled , because SD City didn't have enough players on their sqaud More importantly , Palomar's home game against Grossmont on Friday was cancelled, due to all edged impropriety between sta n¡ and pl aye rs. T he Lady Comets have a combined ERA of 1.32, and pitcher Ro byn Jensen has an 11 6 reco rd, thanks to her 0 .83 ERA, illustrat ing their great defense. But, good defense needs a good offense. Currently the Lady Comets are hitting .373 wi th o ffe nsive support from L isa Warre n who has a .450 BA. Eldridge feels happy his teamhas contin ued winning and is headed toward the regi onals and fin als aga in this year. "The whole team has been playing well , Robyn Jensen has been pitching well , along with Shanna McLintock in center, and Lisa Warren at third base, and I could go on and on," said Eldridge. "We're headed toward the playoffs and trying to peak out and give our best effort."
Palomar softball players scrimage Wednesday afternoon because of a cancelled game. They are preparing for games next week against Southwestern.
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SPORTS 12
UP JJJf Are you environmentally healthy? Do you practice any techniques that will help keep Mother Earth as beautiful as ever? Your environmental health is a reflection of your actions and with a few easy practices you can feel a connection to the Earth and all her beauty .. First, make a recycle effort. Glass, newspaper, plastics and aluminum cans can all be recycled so less natural resources have to be used. Look to buy products in recycled containers, because each little effort helps. Secondly, pack your trash. Too many fools throw their trash on the ground or out their car window and never think twice. Respect the earth by keeping her clean no matter where you are. Third, conserve fossil fuels. Keep your vehicle tuned up and leak proof. Recycle any petroleum product and try to stay within the speed limits to conserve gas. Being in a hurry to get anywhere never really saves you much time anyway. Better yet, ride a bicycle to get to school or work. Finally, don't pollute the street drains. Be very careful of what you put down your driveway and into drains, be.cause it all ends up in the ocean. Californians love the beach, but who wants to surf or swim in waste. Keep the ocean clean. If everyone would show more respect toward the environment and practice a few simple steps, the earth would benefit tremendously. Do your part and encourage others to help. We all share one earth,
-Courtesy of Jon Cnossen DirectorofWellness Center
Friday. April II. 1997
Recent pitching proves potent • Comets cantinue winning streak with defensive help from pitchers Pat Edwards and Darrel Berek James Grumbach Sports Editor
With only nine games remaining in the regular season, defense has finally worked for Palomar. The Comets are currently 11-18 overall. winning the last seven of eight games. This late winning streak has been attributed to the strong pitching talents of Pat Edwards and Darrel Berek. Coach Bob Vetter has had his starting pitchers not only start, but finish every game. Both Berek and Edwards have been pitching entire games since the beginning of March . Critics would argue this is a bad
move for Vetter.. However, Vetter feels confident in his pitching staff, considering they have been winning games. Pitching an entire game can tire pitchers both mentally and physically. Comets pitchers have entered those troubled waters recent! y, and found an answer. Edwards said "physicaly I'm where I want to be, mentally I'm a little tired, but teammates help pick you up. " Edwards added "now that I've been pitching I'm developing a rhythm. " Berek also feels his pitching has taken the entire season to develop. "I've been pitching more innings, I' vebeen getting more experience and I'm a lot stronger
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Starter and closer, Pat Edwards pitches against San Diego City contributing to a 3-2 win Tuesday, April 8. now."
The Comets are hoping to finish among the top three ballclubs by the end of the season. Vetter is satisfied that his players have fi-
nally come together as a team, 'T ve always felt, characterwise, this is a strong group of people and they chose to hang in there and take a positive route."
Sports writers and football don't mix Dominic Mucciacito SwjfWriter
Maybe sportswriters aren't the best football players in the world, but noone remembered to tell me. Hoping that someday the gap between athletes and journalists will be bridged isn't that far fetched. You see, someday the media stereotype that brands jocks, all brains and no brawn, won't ring nearly as true, I am the living proof. I am no more a jock than I am the "arm-chair quarterback" filling newspaper columns with well versed criticism. It's not quite as easy for the media to claim that the receivers "should have made the catch," when a journalist goes out for the football team and discovers the game isn't as easy as it appeared on television. (The first hint thati was out of my
element was the ommition of commercial breaks.) Spring 1997 ,Palomar football tryouts started in March. Opening kickoff for the regular season is a distant six months away. Players travel from California and beyond. Offensive lineman Richard Tuifao is from Utah. Widout Shant'aBaker lived in Hawaii, and transferring defensive back Rocky Aria no spent time at Colorado State University. Head coach Tom Craft assembled the group March II, sat them down and began to explain his program. There were no promises, only expectations, very high expectations. "We have a chance to have our strongest group since 1993," said Craft. As the session ended and players began to leave, pride was beginning to set in, something that might have been missing from last years 6-4
team . I was sent to write a story my preconceived notions that the other guys lacked any intelligence disappeared the first day of practice. Coaches were yelling at the players. The coaches would call out "trips left, Lisa-stay-grainy-stick-Cobb!" and players would shift, realign, then run the play. Soon after, quarterbacks would learn the hand signals given from the sideline, for every play. Linemen mastered the art of"chipping," and "chopping." Receivers were counting their steps, waiting on that fourth outside step. Runningbacks were being taught to wait on color; the technique of breaking the oppositions secondary. Craft and his staff wasted little time playcating to disinterested players. Above all else these Comets follow direction. When one of Craft's offensive line-
Comets ·swimmers ready to go Conor Yolk Staff Writer
It's very common for a head coach to get nervous when there is a break in the schedule. There's the chance that some of their players might get injured, the possibility of a decline in focus, general laziness, lack of sleep, and a lingering slacker mentality that comes from being away from competition and enjoying the Spring Break. Fortunately for Jem McAdams and Patti Waterman, the men 's and women's swim coaches, their teams have utilized the hiatus in a positive manner and given both coaches reason to relax. "We've worked hard these past two weeks preparing for conference," said coach McAdams. as he lounges by the pool conversing with his swimmers and waiting for practice to start. "Our practices have consisted mostly of spnnts, to get our energy levels up where they should be. And we've been concentrating a lot on the mental aspect of it all, working on focus and form as well." Waterman is also pleased with the way her
team is looking and is every bit as confident in her talented team now as she was at the start of the season. But there was one thing about the break that Waterman didn't exactly like: "The men's team beat us as far as attendance," laughs Waterman, referring to the light-hearted competition going on between the two teams. "But we're definitely poised and ready. We've spent a lot of time working on our speed and using correct form, and really preparing ourselves mentally because we have four huge meets coming up." The four "huge" meets Waterman refers to are the Cypress/Riverside meet , the Golden West Swim Invitational this Friday and Saturday, and the Saddleback/Orange Coast meet right before the All-Conference Diving ChampiOnships the followmg week. The coach said that the early meets will sene as a mce wake-up call before ..:onference just m case there are any lmgering effects of the break that went unnoticed. ·•If we're not prepared, then these meets will tell us,"said Waterman. "But the girls have been working hard and they're ready ror
anything." Some of the players reflected the confidence and the excitement apparent in their coaches. "We've been training hard,"said Malcolm Muter, one of the men's team's top performers. "I think we have a definite chance at winning conference." Apparently, the two teams have not only used the break to refine their techniques and focus, but also to step back and analyze where they're at in relation to other teams. "We're doing really well," said Lisa Obregon, who has been a solid performer for the women's team this season. "Everybody's been swimming up to their full potential. There has also been a lot of improvement since the beginning of the season, we have a ton of improved swimmers." With improved focus. better mechanics. ~moother fundamentals. h1gher energy levels and a des1re to return to the thick of competition. 1t seems the Comet's swim teams smell blood in the water and are getting hungrier by the day. Look out Cypress/Riverside.
men executed a poor block on a missed assignment. Craft pulled the confused player aside and chided, "you don't know what the hell you're doing. Do you?" The kid said no." Well then you need to ask somebody!" This is spring football. Wait until July. There I was in the middle of all this. I'm not a jock, I'm undercover, and I'm playing football. I watched and I learned. I asked some questions, I ran routes upon routes, I'm the only Telescope writer who knows the difference between a 62 and a 64. This is all academic of course, should I fail to make the team. But, if I do make the team, no apologies from me, especially if you consider yourself a jock. If I happen to take your job, I just thought you should know why. It's nothing personal, I just don't believe in stereotypes.
THIS WEEK IN COMET SPORTS Men's baseball April 12 Home 12 p.m. April 15 Away 2 p.m. April 17 Home 2 p.m. Swimming April 12 Away lOa.m. April 18 Away 2p.m. Men's Tennis April 17- TBA April 19
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Women's Tennis Aprill7-Away All day April 19