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THE
ELESCOPE Palomar College
Friday, April 18, 1997
San Marcos, CA
Volume SO, Number 19
Earth Day sends spring into full swing - Annual celebration previews Balboa Park gala
Suzette Clark News Editor
Shigehiro Kondo Staff Writer
Clear blue skies accompanied Palomar students Wednesday, as they brought spring into full swing at the annual Earth Day event in the Student Union. This annual event, organized by the Pre-Medical Society, Palomar's honor society Alpha Gamma Sigma and the Paralegal Club, featured three local bands. vendors. an opportunity drawing, and free caricature sketches. Palomar's Earth Day is a similar, smaller version of San Diego's Earth Fair which will be held all day April 20 at Balboa Park. "We had more vendors [at Earth Day] and more bands than last year. It is turning out to be a pretty successful and active event," said Arka Chatterjee, co-president of the Pre-Medical Society. Ben Shev, a Palomar student majoring in graphic design, did the caricature drawing at a booth outside the Student Union. This was his first time using his talent in public. "I started drawing when I was a kid. I don't actually do a whole
Campaigning low-key in ASG elections
Jose Guitierrez I Tlze Telescope
Nicole Walden tries out a wooden flute for sale at a booth at Palomar's Earth Day, April 16. Vendors, food, prizes, and live music were just some of the features of the spring celebration.
lot of caricatures because I usually do graphic design on my computer. But it is fun. I'm enjoying it," Shev said. He drew about 20 caricatures during the day. Opportunity drawing tickets were sold four for a dollar. The $200 color TV first prize was won by Scott Teerlink, Inter-Club Council adviser. The other 35
prizes included movie tickets, gift baskets, Magic Mountain tickets, dinners, and gasoline. Inside the cafeteria, three local bands performed in front of students during their lunch break. One band was called "Mischievous" which includes two Palomar students: Chris Fousek and Travis White. They
Palomar looks to help welfare recipients Kristian Billiot Satellite View Editor
Palomar College President George Boggs, along with several college departments, are investigating ways to assist current welfare recipient students to meet educational goals while working. Research began after California State Governor Pete Wilson proposed that welfare recipients must be working a minimum of 32 hours per week in order to receive aid. Representatives are being sought from all campus departments and organizations to take part in the Welfare Reform Task Force. The task force is being formed to develop a response to the needs of continuing Palomar students, as well as the needs of future students. A meeting will be held April 21 at 2 p.m. in room B-6.
"There are many complex decisions to be made. The main concern is that welfare students can find jobs that are meaningful and long-term, not menial short-term jobs," said Boggs. "Reform changes may result in lower enrollment if the 14,000 California community college welfare students have to leave school to work at a menial job," said Boggs. Approximately I 0 percent of Palomar students receive welfare. According to Associated Student Government Senator Xavier E. Corona, "I think enrollment will decrease because some students will not be able handle the 32 working hours per week along with school. "A lot of students are also single parents, so not only do they have to worry about going to school and being a parent, now SEE WELFARE, PAGE 10
played fast-tempo alternative music for about an hour. The Earth Fair, April 20, begins at I 0 a.m. and is a totally free event that draws 60,000 annually. The theme of this year's fair is "It's Your Turn," and over 300 educational exhibits will be on display, along with seven stages of live entertainment.
A handful of signs urging students to vote and the posters of one senatorial candidate were the only indications that students are running for seats on the 1997 board of the Associated Student Government, one week shy of the election. Although advanced campaigning by most candidates has been scant, the ASG Election Committee has utilized a variety of new methods to inform students of the upcoming election. According to Chuck Scrofani, chair of the Election Committee, advertisements, questionnaires, and posters have been placed in The Telescope, distributed around campus and posted in the Student Union. Berenice Arrezola, president of the ASG, says she is pleased with the work that has been done by the committee. "We've gotten a good response on the questionnaires,'' said Arrezola. "I think SEE
ASG, PAGE 4
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On April 14, ''Wheel of Fortune" rolled on to Palomar. Desire Brown (Liberal Studies) was one of the many students to take a spin at winning an audition or small prizes.
Friday. April 18. 1997
The Telescope
2 CAMPUS BEAT
CAMPUS BEAT PATROL BLOTTER
F.Y.INFO _ _
INDECENT BEHAVIOR- April 15, 4:20p.m, a female student called Campus Patrol concerning a male student looking in the stalls of the E building women's restroom. The student was gone when Campus Patrol arrived.
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- Instructor's 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. SUMMER/FALL REGISTRATIONIntent to Register cards (pink) have been mailed to students who registered for spring classes through Feb. 2~. 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 address with the Admissions Office. FOR SUMMER - Students who return intent to register cards between April25 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.
* * * VEHICLE DAMAGE- April 10, 6 p.m., a student di$covered that her car had been damaged in parking lot 12.
* ** April9, between5 and 7:50p.m.,someone stole a tail light from a vehicle in parking lot 12.
*** GRAND THEFT, AUTO- April 3, between 6:20 and 9:40p.m., a 1994 Ford Tempo was stolen from parking lot 15.
*** BURGLARY- April3, between 9:30 and 10:50 a.m., a student had his wallet and pager stolen from a locker in the men's locker room.
*· * * INJUREDSTUDENT-April3,12:45 p.m., a student fell while walking on campus. The student was injured and transported to a local hospital.
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Ben Shev {left, Graphic Design) sketches a caricature drawing of Shigehiro Kondo (Journalism) at Palomar's Earth Day, Wednesday.
WalkAmerica comes to town this month The March of Dimes 1997 is happening on Saturday, April 26. Palomar College is again challenging California State University, San Marcos in this year's walk. Palomar has beaten CSUSM three years in a row and hopes to beat them this year as well. What is even more important is the fund- raising efforts which help the March of Dimes. Their purpose is to help support research, education and outreach to prevent birth defects. San Diego citizens have benefited greatly from the work of the March of Dimes. Much of their efforts go to services provided in the neonatal intensive care units in area hospitals . Palomar College needs walkers to come out and support this event. Sponsor envelopes are available at the library, the Wellness Center, in Administrative Services Department, and in Health Services. Every walker will receive a free Palomar WalkAmerica T-shirt. Call a team leader with any further questions at 744-1150 and use one of the following extensions - Jo Anne at ext. 2109, Eileen at ext. 2697, Gay at ext. 2140, or Maureen at ext. 2380.
-Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor
What is the first thing you would buy if you won a million dollars?
Celebrate Earth Fair at Balboa Park Sports day highlights disabled athletes Palomar College is sponsoring the 19th annual "Sports Day 1997" for the physically limited athletes. The free event will include bocce ball, darts, basketball, field games. board games, croquet, races and weight lifting as well as a guide dog demonstration and many other activities. All participants will receive a free T-shirt, free photo and lunch as weir as the chance to win awards. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at The Dome for the full-day event. For more information contact Marilyn Lunde at 744-1150. ext. 2594.
-Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor
Bargain boutique at Escondido Center Crafters and artists alike can join together May I at the Escondido Education Center for a bargain basement boutique. Sponsored by the Palomar College Escondido Center, and with all proceeds benefiting the
Meno Barnett Psychology "Buy a plane ticket to Africa so I can spend time with the primates."
Daniel Meurillo Science
Patrons of Palomar, the boutique will offer homemade crafts and edible goods. Artists will also be able to rent tables and sell their work. Small tables can be rented for $5 and larger tables for $10. Interested artists need to reserve their spots by April28. To make reservations or for further information call 432-0624, ext. 8100.
Students who are planning to attend Palomar during the summer semester need to turn in the pink intent to register cards by April 24. The students that are planning on returning for the fall semester need to turn them in by June 26. If a student misplaced or did not receive an intent to register card, they must check with the Admissions Office for eligibility. For further information call 744-1150,ext.2171.
More than 60,000 people will learn what they can do for a clean, prosperous and healthy future by attending the eighth annual Earth Fair at Balboa Park on Sunday. April20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring close to 300 educational exhibits and seven stages of entertainment, this annual fair is the largest and most successful environmental event in California. Other highlights of the fair include the seventh annual All Species Earth Parade at 10:30 a.m., a children's area, a natural foods area with an organic farmers' market, a scavenger hunt with a souvenir passport, a HumaniTree where guests can make pledges for the earth and an alternative vehicles display. The theme of Earth Fair 1997 is ''It's Your Turn," an invitation for all individuals to take every opportunity to learn about issues concerning the environment and take action. As always, Earth Fair is free and open to public. Free shuttle will also be provided from a parking lot on Pershing Drive. San Diego Earth Fair is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that works year around to encourage people to take individual action. To learn more about Earth Fair '97 call 496-6666.
~Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor
-Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor
-Mimi Bowles Copy Editor
Intent to Register cards now due for summer semester
Antonina Sauceda Liberal Studies
"I would buy a hang "l would buy a big manglider so I could tly." sion on the beach."
Kimiko Brewer Undeclared "I would buy an expensive, exotic orchid from Indonesia."
· Kevin Grimsinger Physical Education "A new jet boat because my old one is about dead."
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Friday. April 18. 1997
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4 NEWS
Friday. April 18. 1997
Decision '97 Meet The Candidates ASG Presidential Candidates
David Espinoza
VP State Affairs
Xavier Corona
Treasurer
T. J. Quigley
Erica Olvera
Executive Vice President
Chance Mendivil
VP Social Events
Charity Roberts
Senators
Photos Unavailable - Treasurer Claudia Bucio -SenatorCinthya Arvizu Myra Garcia Donald Torres
Mary Paulet
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Candidates look for large voting turnout
Continued from Page 1 they have succeded in letting students know elections are coming up." Katrina Baughman, one of five candidates for senators, was alone- though not intentionally - in having signs posted around campus. Elaine James, candidate for vice president of state affairs, posted signs on Thursday, April 10. When she came to campus the following Monday, her signs were gone. "Idon'tknow what happened," said James, "I put some up in the Student Union, and when I came back on Monday, they were gone." James said that she is distributing hand bills and talking to students directly now. At a press conference held on April II, eight of the 14 candidates discussed a lack of
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student involvement and different ways to address it. "You need to see that we are here for you," said David Espinoza, former vice president of state affairs, to students in attendance, "I want ·to see that we are there for you, we need to get involved also." Mary Paulet, candidate for Treasurer, believes increasing student involvement can be done by focusing on campus events. "The key to increasing student involvement is showing thatASG is fun," said Paulet. "We need to do events students enjoy ." She added that ASG received positive feedback from students when ice cream was given to students during Spring Fest in March. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. Monday, April 21 and Tueday, April 22 in the Student Union.
Katrina Baughman Basic ASG Position Duties VP Social Affairs
President • Call and chair all ASG meetings • Serve as student trustee on governing board • Altend president's adisory council meeting • Appoint representatives to college committees •·Collect and disperse student funds
Executive VP • J\S$1l'me duties qf presi4ent in his/her absern:,_, • Succeed w office of president if necessary • Coordinate committee business .• At/Liul]acfl.ltysenate meetings
VP State Affairs • Vote at all California Student Association of QJmmJ~.nity college meetings • Shall estllblish Wid maintain relationshipswith Palmrtar's state andfedemlrepresent4fives
• Coordinate with studem activites office to obtain and secure speakers Wid entertainment • Chair programming and publicity meeting
Treasurer • Oversee all duties ctmnected with fund diSbursement • Mnke fiscal recommendations to president and
ASG • Oversee implementation offiscal policy • Chair BudgetWid Finance c:ommiltee • Maintain updated copy ofASG'sfinance ret;ords
Senators • Attend and participate in all ASG-relared meetings • Keep informed on state k1cal and college po/icices that relate.ro the welfare o/s!Udents • Responsive to needs of students
Friday. April 18. 1997
FEATURE 5
FEATURE Royalty reigns at Palomar Kristian Billiot
by emphasizing that there IS more to the pageants than beauty. "I know that many people still think that the girls are judged Constant eye-watering and toe-tickling on their figure, looks, how tall they are, and how well they are anticipation was felt as 13 women stood wait- groomed," said Pascua. "Realistically, in most pageants there are essays that the ing for the inevitable, final word from the contestants must write along with interviews with the judges. I judges. The scene brought to mind words from think more pageant directors are focusing on confidence, poise, elegance and personality." Italian film director Green agrees . Frederico Fellini in "The experienc e competiti on, "nothd oes help build ing is more honest se lf-es teem be than a dream." cause everyone is Jennifer Pascua very supportive of had a dream of winyou. Even if you ning . Jennifer Green might not be exhad a dream of gainceptionally pretty ing experience. Both or very outgoing, girls had their the directors really dreams fulfilled on bring out what's March 29 when they inside." competed for the title Pascua's title of Miss Escondido. lands her at the Pascua was Fairest of the Fair/ crowned Miss Miss San Diego at Escondido and the California Green placed as Center for the Arts, third-runner-up. Escondido, May "I think she is 15 and 16. going to do incred"This is the first ibly well as Miss year that the pagEscondido because eant is being held she. is the best kind in Escondido. of bitch to know, so It's usually determined, like the held at the fair. I lawyer in all the hope that means movies that everyI'll have good one fears and re- Jennifer Pascua won the crown of Miss luck," said Pascua. spects," said Green Escondido on March 29. Pascua, along Carrying out about Pascua, both with third-runner-up Jennifer Green , is all of the functions of whom are Palo- a Palomar College student. that accompany mar students. Pascua mildly laughs off Green's praise the glory of wearing the Miss Escondido and said that "If I were to be offended by crown keeps Pascua, and her court, busy. "In the few short weeks that I've reigned being called 'the best bitch to know,' that would only mean that I was guilty of being I've already had the honor of being ringmaster at Circus Vargas. which included introone. I know that Jennifer means well." Pascua may have had a slight upper-hand ducing the whole circus in front of thousands as far as being more comfortable and know- of people. "I also do a lot of ribbon-cuttings for new ing what to expect because she competed in businesses; so far I've done seven. It's tons of the Escondido pageant last year. However, she is confident that her experi- fun," said Pascua. "All of us are very excited that we still get ence isn't what matters and that "It's all in the to do things with Jennifer as her court. We're judges eyes." "When they picked the top five and my just in the background helping out when name was called, I though 'yeah, even if I needed," said Green. The court will be attenddon't win, at least I made top five' because ing a function by the March of Dimes as well it's just as honorable to make court, and then as a Multiple Sclerosis fund-raiser. Looking forward to the next year as when I won I was thinking 'wow, I got it, Escondido royalty Pascua said, "I want to be there's no turning back now,"' said Pascua. Pascua hopes that during her reign as Miss the best Miss Escondido I can and I think that Escondido she can encourage more young people who want to do something will do a women to compete in the pageant next year better job than someone who has to do it." Satellite View Editor
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OPINION Should the Constitution protect cults~ • Cults should be free to worship Mimi Bowles Copy Editor
What happened to the right to worship whatever or whomever we want in whatever way we please? The nation has gone into a religious uproar after the mass cult suicide in Rancho Santa Fe. Preachers and "Christians" alike have wondered where God was when the cult members took their lives in an effort to ascend to a "higher plane." But the real question is, who has the right to decide whom and how someone can worship? The answer? Only the person doing the worshipping. The United States Constitution lists freedom of religion as an inherent right of its citizens. Doesn't that also include the freedom to worsl1ip however we want to? Isn't that why hundreds of immigrants came over here, because their own countries had a unified religion and made it ille_gal to practice in any other way? Religion m general is not something the country should be ashamed of. What the country should be ashamed of is the desire to control the nation's worshipping practices and to create only one god. Who's to say there isn't another god that is just as worthy of praise? The fabric of the United States is made up of different types of people who worship different things. The Jewish religion believes in God but does not believe that Jesus was the Messiah. Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate any holidays due to the fact the only celebrations mentioned in the Bible are for the birth and death of Christ. And Christians believe that the Bible is the word of God. Who's to say that any of these beliefs are reality or that any one of them is better then the other? Yes, the cult suicide in Rancho Santa Fe was tragic. And it is even more tragic when one thinks of the children and families that these people left behind. The cult members were talked into believing something that their leader believed. But who's to say that their leader was wrong in his belief? How do we know that there wasn't a space ship to take these followers to a better place? Just because a space ship may sound a bit far fetched to those of us on the outside of the cult doesn't give anyone the right to take away their right to their beliefs. People believe in different things, and those differences are what makes America the country that it is. America's churches have always been a major part of its ethnic fabric, but at the same time many have forgotten the basic freedoms that our great country is based on. Just as Christians, like myself, have the right to worship the Lord, others have the right to worship whomever they please, despite the consequences that may come of it. Christians cannot dictate their religion and shove it down the throats of people who believe in different things. While the Bible does say "Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only," (Matthew 5: 10), and while the Bible makes clear the consequences of not following the teachings of Christ, in the end it is still the decision of the person doing the worshipping. After all, how does anyone really know that the Bible was written by God? The belief stems from our faith, and if the Heaven's Gate followers had faith that a space ship was their way to peace, who are we to argue?
With the approach of a new millennium, new age religions and cults are popping up every day. If one or more of these cults gains prominence, what should the reaction of the American people and government be?
CULTS: FACTS AND FIGURES •Numbers: Estimates on the number of cults active in America range from 3,000 to 5,000, depending on the source. Numbers for college students involvement are more difficult to come by, given the secrecy· of such groups. More than half of new cult members are between the ages of 18 and 24.
• Who They Recruit: Cult recruiters find college students attractive targets because often students want to improve themselves or to feel closer to God. Yet mainstream religious organizations have a mission of enhancing the spiritual development of members. Cults on the other hand, have selfpreservation as a main goal and often use deceptive recruitment and conversion techniques.
•Mind Control:
Many groups discourage members from reading material other than that produced by the group. They discourage television and newspaper reading.
.cutting Family Ties:
Lots of groups will tell you your family in unenlightened. Once you're out of your support system, you become more dependent on them.
.Denial of Reality:
Sometimes, reality becomes distorted. Since 1979, a rise in millennialist fervor has started as the year 2000 approaches.
• Dangerous cults should be regulated Conor Volk Staff Writer
Should citizens of the United States have the right to kill themselves? No matter what anyone says, an individual can take their life whenever they so choose, and sadly, they're isn't a darn thing anyone can do about it. Unless we read the signs in advance. If we encounter someonecontemplating suicide, and it is detected soon enough, then there is a chance that a person might listen to reason and obtain professional help before opting for the easy way out. Read the signs. The Heaven's Gate members did. They searched the sky for signs and apparently found what they were looking for - a "marker" also known as the HaleBopp comet. While the cultists were gazing at the stars and preparing for the1r demise, people who knew of the group should have recognized the signals of yet another cult, following another unorthodox religion and yes, another fanatical leader. They should have read the signs of a potentially dangerous situation and taken some sort of action. But what can be done? It's written down somewhere that citizens of the United States enjoy the right to freedom of religion, and anyone that has a problem with a particular faith can do nothing more really than respect others' views. But what if their views include suicide? Do they still have that freedom? Believe it or not, the answer is yes. Most people who enter cults are intelligent adults from all walks of life. Psychologists have classified the people who attach themselves to these groups as virtually anyone. Just about everybody and anybody willing to play by the rules of the leader is welcomed into the cult family. That's why it's virtually impossible to take legal action against someone not only protected by the First Amendment, but who also believes that Earthly laws don't apply to them. It's hard to convey to someone that what they're doing is morally wrong when they believe in an entirely different moral code. And what about the children? Laws can and should be passed concerning the welfare of cult members' children. Their minds are too young to be subjected to such behavior, and should be protected from cult life until they're old enough to decide for themselves which is the right path to take. People join cults in moments of weakness, when they're distressed about something in their personal lives or in the world around them. They feel their lives are empty and the world, overrun with wickedness, has nothing left to offer. Anything that involves a family, which is basically what a cult is to the followers, can be very appealing. Especially when it has a charismatic leader like a David Koresh, or a Jim Jones, or yes, even a Herff Applewhite. People yearn for the truth. They want simplicity - and cults provide ready-made answers and a sense of belonging that can be overwhelming to some. We must help these people during this time of need. We need to read the signs.
Friday. April 18. 1997
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• At one time, I did have a life ... Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor
This week I am contemplating where my life went. I have these faint memories of actually having what is referred to as a social ljfe. The memories are hazy, but I can make out activities I participated in that could be classified under fun. I see movie tickets. restaurants, and a bar or two. Those were the good old days. Way back then, I would actually go out and not look at my watch and even stay out past midnight. Ifl am out past midnight these days I turn into a pumpkin or, even worse, I might not have enough energy to study the next day. Heaven forbid a day without studying. My life as I know it would probably come to a screeching halt if I spent a whole day not doing something school-related. The week before spring break I got brave and ventured down a different avenue. I skipped three of my classes in one week and I did not even feel guilty about it. That is absolutely remarkable! But I have been paying the price for slacking off ever since. Do not believe anyone who tells you it won't catch up to you because they are lying. I realize that I am a college student and that this hectic lifestyle probably will not last forever-but what if it does? After college there is the minor detail of finding a job and working for the rest of my life. I am not sure which sentencing is worse-working or being a professional student. I suppose that is why it is so important to find your passion, something you really love to do because then it is not really work. I hope I can find my passion and be like one of my girlfriends who is actually excited about getting out of bed every morning. So far I think getting out of bed is plain torture and if I could survive without getting up I would do it. I do see a bright side through the fog of end-of-semester burn out. At least I have the opportunity to go to college and I have the abilities to succeed. When I think about how many people in this world that do not have these opportunities, I could kick myself for being so ungrateful. I suppose it is just so easy to get caught up in the chaos of every day life that sometimes I forget to look at the big picture. But once I put things in their proper perspective, college is not so bad after all. Hopefully having an anxiety attack in my column can help others prevent this kind of insanity byremindingthem to always looking at the big picture first. Don't waste a perfectly good anxiety attack on something that is not worth it. Save it for something really good like your sibling's wedding or your parent's anniversary party!
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the psychologist said. Las Fall Maas surveyed his Psychology More than 80 percent of college students I 0 I class, which with I ,300 students each report that th:ey "power nap," according to a semester, offers a reasonably representative Cornell University study. cross section of the university's 13,300-memA survey of 802 Cornell University un- ber undergraduate student body, he says. dergraduates found that 81 students say they Overall, 81 percent of the students said take at least one nap a week to help restore they take at least one nap a week; 17 percent their mental reported napand physical ping at least powers. four days a A driver who consumes one beer on five To sleep reweek; and 17 searcher and percent said or six hours sleep is just as impaired as an longtime nap they never eight-hour sleeper who drinks a six-pack. advocate James napped. B. Maas. a proMaas, who -James B. Maas fessor of psyCornell University claims to have chology in coined the Cornell's Colterm, ''power lege of Arts and Sciences, that's good news. nap" for the 20-minute snooze that leaves He says too many students still fail to ac- nappers more productive, says college stuknowledge their need for sleep. dents, on average, get less that seven hours of In fact, he's such an advocate of getting sleep a day. enough shut-eye that he spends an entire Maas says about a third of Americans three and a half weeks of class time in his some how survive on fewer than six hours of introductory psychology class lecturing about sleep. That's far less than the American norm the importance of sleep. of I 0 hours a day before Edison invented the "We need three things to stay alive and electric light bulb and people stopped going healthy: nutrition, exercise and- no matter to bed when it turned dark. what shape we're in- adequate sleep. We "It may be that I 0 hours of sleep a day is must educate people about their own sleep normal for human beings; certainly most of us needs, which usually are underestimated," function better with at least eight hours,"
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Maas said. Cara Murphy, a University of Miami junior, says she pays a price if she doesn't get her eight hours of sleep every night. "If I don't sleep I get headaches and I get grcruchy," says Murphy, who also likes to take a half-hour nap during the day. For college-age students who are tempted to drink and drive with inadequate sleep, the Cornell psychologist cites a recent finding: A driver who consumes one beer on tive or six hours sleep is just as impaired as an eighthour sleeper who drinks a six-pack. "When drowsy drivers say, "I don't understand-Ionly had one drink,' they may be telling the truth," Mass said. "But they're failing to recognize the effect that insufficient sleep has on our minds and bodies." Cornell sophomore Susan Goodman says she thought she was Superwoman -able to get by on two hours of sleep a night and still get good grades. "I was sure I had my body fooled," Goodman wrote in an e-mail. "Yes, I was tired and yes, I wasn't feeling top notch, but I was doing well. Then I crashed. Maas said while it's possible to live with a sleep deficit for a while, the body can't sustain that way of living for long. "Sooner than we expect, our bodies have a way of collecting that sleep debt, and the results can be disastrous," he said.
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Friday. April 18. 1997
ENTERTAINMENT 'ANACONDA' STRANGLES ITSELF
One of the bad boys created by special effects guru Walt Conti for "Anaconda."
BUILDING A BETTER SNAKE Ice Cube gets a hug of true love from a not-so-amorous Anaconda as Jennifer Lopez tries to win him back in Columbia Pictures' "Anaconda."
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team that ends up in the wrong place at the worst time. Sarone Enter/ainment Editor does his best to act like a nice guy at first, but it is such an obvious ploy that the documentary crew come across like Silently sneaking up behind you in the jungle of new blind idiots for not seeing it. And we're supposed to care about them. releases is a movie so stupid just the premise could kill you. Lopez plays Terri Flores, the director of the five-person "Anaconda" is the latest flick to sacrifice intelligence, logic and acting in exchange for some eye-popping special documentary group unwittingly lead by Sarone into a bad effects. And like most of its predecessors, "Anaconda" bites place with big snakes. Turns out Sarone is looking to capture a live Anaconda, the its own head off before the movie is halfway over. biggest and deadliest snake Set deep in the heart of in the world. And he hinowhere special, the film jacks the ignorant crew into begins with the obligatory helping him do it. scene of someone getting It takes for-ev-er for the killed by the antagonist of snakes to show themselves the film, hidden off-camera. in full-figured beauty on the Just like last summer's screen, and, let's face it ... brainless blockbuster that's all we came to see. "Twister," the audience is It is never made clear given a sense of just how just how many Anacondas deadly a foe the stars of the the documentary folks are film are up against. And just fighting, although there are like those tornadoes, no real at least two: the snake in the snakes were used to harm the climatic battle is twice as actors in this production. big as the snake that pops up The actors, or should I say "actors," in this version of Jennifer Lopez ponders the affects of a bad career move. initially. This could have been a massive mistake by computer generated effects run amuck are, as usual, secondary to the snakes themselves. the effects crew, but it doesn't really matter because realism But the two most note-worthy appearances are by Jennifer is abandoned from the start. The only factor worth the time and money spent to see this Lopez (also currently in "Selena") and Jon Voight. Voight seems to be stuck on the same river of nightmares he floated movie are the snake effects .... but those are the only legs down in the film "Deliverance." Only now he's displaying "Anaconda" has to stand on. Wait a minute ... snakes don't have legs. more signs of having lost his mind. Gee, how prophetic. Voight is Paul Sarone, a loner picked up by a documentary
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"An Anaconda has heat sensors. A warm body is not hard to find. It strikes, wraps around you, and you get the privilege of hearing your bones break before the power of their embrace causes your veins to explode. Then it swallows you whole. The Anaconda is the perfect killing machine." -Paul Sarone ''Anaconda" Bitchin' killer instinct aside, real Anacondas possess no tameable traits that would make acting with them a realistic possibiHty. So Columbia Pictures brought the script of "Anaconda" to the wonder brains of Sony Pictures Imageworks, and discussed the chances of creating computer-generated Anacondas that could believably attack, coil, eat and regurgitate the actors. The visual effects crew was presented with three extremely difficult aspects of digital snake animation: positioning the computer snake in real water, having the Anacondas interact with the actors, and executing lifelike moves of a real Anaconda. To their credit, Imageworks rose to the challenge, especially in one scene where the snake jumps from a perch on a tree beside a waterfall, grabs an actor by his head in mid-air, and coils around him. In addition to the computer-generated Anacondas, animatronics special effects supervisor Walt Conti created a state-of-the-art reptile that rivaled the realistic details of his whales from both ''Free Willy'' films. Conti ended up building two snakes, one 25 feet and the other at 40 feet. The "small" snake weighed about 1,500 pounds, the largest over a ton. The animatronic snakes were then combined with Imageworks' computer Anacondas for effects and motion that could not be achieved on set. "In the days of ¡Jaws,' less was more because we didn'thave the technology to show more," notes Conti. "Today, because of the great advances in visual effects technology, more can truly be more."
About real Anacondas ... Indigenous to the Amazon, the longest Anaconda actually documented was 37 and a half feet. The females are the larger of the two sexes. the males being much smaller. Anacondas were prehistoric animals who lived in the water and evolved to land, and then back to water when moving on land became too arduous, slow, and unwieldy at their great sizes. In the water, they move quickly and quietly, and can now live as well on dry land. They eat a variety of large animals, including antelope, caimans, and boars. They wrap their body around their prey, breaking all the bones so it's easier to get down whole. Anacondas will often regurgitate their prey after this process and take their time devouring it.
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Palomar's Boehm Gallery gets visib~y juvenile tions displayed in the gallery. According to Bliss, these paintings were insured for around $13,000 to enable them to be shown at the college. The show has been featured on two cable TV news stations, primarily because of the caliber of work. "They're amongst the best. It's a major show," Bliss said, explaining that a lot of work goes into the books that are illustrated. "It is more than just drawing. A lot of research goes into these illustrations." Bliss cites the work of illustrator Greg Shed , who took I, I 00 pictures of dandelions for the book "Dandelion." And Amanda Schaffer got quite close to a bull to illustrate it for "How Now Brown Cow," and then faced the controversy of whether or not to make it an anatomically correct bull. The eventual decision was to draw a flower hiding "those parts tn question" because it was a children's book. All in all, Bliss and Burton are quite proud of this show. "We never had anyone who said they weren't interested," Bl1ss said. ''Everybody in this show has received major awards," he added. The exhibit ran through April 16.
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What do cows, dandelions, a nd the Boehm Gallery have in common? The "Children's Book Illustration Today" show that featured work by reknowned illustrators. With artists from as far away as New York and as close as Escondido, the show embraced the work of talented illustrators who make reading fun for children. "Our associate professor, Mike Steirnagle , wanted to do a show, so we united with Harcourt Brace [publishing company] and we got other illustrators," said Jan Burton, assistant gallery director. After sendtng out 26letters across the country, 16 artists responded and sent their work. Fourth graders from Hope Elementary School in Carlsbad soak in the sights at "We tried to keep some of it local, but Boehm Gallery's "Children's Book Illustration Today" exhibit. we do have two artists from New York and Washington." Burton added. The turn-out was pleasing for the di- Schaffer, who illustrated "How Now, Leo and Diane Dillon. rectors of the Boehm Gallery, which also Brown Cow?" and Janel! Cannon, who The Dillons have doctorates in Fine held an "Artist's Talk" last week where illustrated "Stellaluna," which has sold Art from Parsons School of Design and almost a half million cop- have worked at illustrating since 1964. the artists ies. got toThey have illustrated such books as Another nice thing for "Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions," gether and the gallery was the artwork and ''Aida," both of which have illustradiscussed displayed by two artists their work. who are Palomar alumni. The audiPam Posey-Tanzey and ence for Debbie Tilley are alumni that event who were featured illusconsisted trators in the show. of over 100 Posey-Tanzey got her people who Associate of Arts degree stood for from Palomar and has been two hours an illustrator for 13 years. to listen-in. She said she gets her in"They spiration from a surpriswere very ing place-her dogs. generous "I have two basset with their hounds. Most of my work informais focused on dogs," tion," BurPosey-Tanzey said. Her ton said. Jose Guttierrez/The Telescope work includes the books "We're real thrilled A curious first grader from Community "Barnaby's Birthday" and with who Christian School investigates the artwork "A Basset Hound Survival Guide." we got. intended for audiences his age. But it is not just Posey- Tanzey' s work We're very happy to have these illustrathat made this exhibition worth seeing. tors here." Gallery director Harry Bliss was quite "Children's Book Illustration Today" Members of the fourth grade at Hope Elementary pick their favorite drawing. included artists such' as Amanda thrilled about the husband-wife team of
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talent reminiscent of his influences. He has a powerful voice that flows through each song like a knife through butter. Smooth. Always giving a solid performance, whether it be hard-edged blues or soft ballads, he leaves hunger pangs for more tales of woe and self-exploration. Each song is sung from the heart. He seems to be the reincarnation of his influences. A perfect example of this is the first track, "Bitter Rain." This song starts listeners on a heartfelt journey through the blues. "When Your Luck Runs Out" and "Can't Go There Anymore" continues the self
exploration with a dance-inducing rhythm. Who knew that the blues could hurt so bad and yet feel so good. Showing off his vocal prowess in "Cynical", Milligan changes tone revealing a wounded heart-on-the-mend: "So cynical washmytears away/unmerciful did I hear you say" Milligan's voice, as astounding as it sounds, isn't the only reason to lend an ear to this album. He's backed by an impressive array of musicians. All learning (and earning) their musical chops from some of the greats in ~he music industry, such as Rock/Blues it luminaries Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Allman
Brothers, Edgar Winter, Eric Clapton and B.B King. Together guitarists David Grissom and Dave Holt, both former musicians for Joe Ely, are flawless examples of a well-oiled machine. Trading guitar licks back and forth like clockwork ... steady and right on time ... complementing each other. It is no wonder that they each have not struck out on their own to take up solo careers. The rhythm section, comprised of drummer Chris Layton and bassist Tommy Shannon (both of Stevie Ray Vaughn's Double Trouble), pack a powerful punch. They provide solid backing for Milligan to bounce his vocals off of. The blues may be made from tears and heart ache but someone should have told them that. "Solid Ground" and the title track shine as the best tracks for showing off the talent behind Storyville. "A Piece of Your Soul" is an infectious collection that will literally leave listeners searching their closets for Stevie Ray Vaughn, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke records. It is like the old potato chip commercial: you can't listen to just one. It's too bad they do not receive regular Top 40 air play: they deserve to be heard. However, if Storyville does eventually get the attention they deserve, this latest release should garner these down-home boys some major awards and a legion of new fans. -Carla Van Wagoner Advertising Manager
Friday. April 18, 1997
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WELFARE: More childcare, short-term skill classes being reviewed Continued from Page 1 they to worry about work also. It creates an extra obstacle." According to Carol Gidner, Senior Office Specialist for the Child Development Center: "We have not received any information about what we will be obligated to do. Our concern is to offer more flexible scheduling than in the past, and therefore we are making preliminary changes." In order to accommodate Palomar welfare students the center will be expanding their hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., to 7:15 a.m. to 5:30p.m. "We also know that ROP (Regional Occupational Programs) is extending some of their afternoon classes which will not end until 5:50p.m. We're trying to accommodate students of Afternoon College classes. "These students had to be
because they haven't had the turned down in the past. Now same luck as others," said we'll have more hours, and as a result, more staffing. We'll be Corona. Corona said able to take in that there more children may always of welfare stu- "These students had to be be people dents," said turned down in the past. Now who take Gidner. we'll have more hours, and advantage in Corona said any situathe govern- as a result, more staffing." tion. He ment should -Carol Gidner would like make excepChild Development Center to see systions to extend tems in the welfare place to dif.. program for ferentiate between students taking students who maintain a certain unfair advantage of the aid from GPA. the students who are serious about "I think education should be education. accessible to the students that "In both Financial Aid and want to better themselves so that EOPS there are rules that must be they can create new opportunities abided by. I think in order to make for themselves and their families. something concrete there must be It shouldn't be limited to only regulations," said Corona. completing their general educaAccording to PJ DeMaris, direction or vocational training just
tor of EOPS (Extended Opportunities Programs and Services): "The power source has been shifted from the federal government to the state. We have made no deliberate modifications because the initiatives haven't been regulated for California yet. "We might offer more workstudy programs if they satisfy the federal requirements, however with Wilson's proposal, welfare recipients that fit the exception can attend vocational classes only," said DeMaris. Tanya Bowmen, with the Legal Aid Society of San Diego. said that "Congress is harsh in their beliefs that students shouldn't be able to get an education at the taxpayers expense. "The proposals are based on incorrect premises. They assume welfare recipients aren ' t working. In actuality, they do work.
However, minimum wage doesn't cut it anymore," said Bowmen. Corona said that it is not a waste of taxpayers money to provide education to welfare recipients. "In the turn-a-round, allowing welfare students to continue their education will help taxpayers later on because there will be more educated people working. The investment that is put in now will be returned in so many other ways," said Corona. According to the Financial Aid Department director, Mary San Agustin: "These laws that were passed by the federal government will have a negative effect. They will increase the drop-out rate, and for those students who do continue, It will take them longer to g~aduate," said San Agustin. "My hope is that these welfare students don't give up and throw the towel in," said San Agustin.
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Friday. April I8. I997
SPORTS Winning continues for Comets softball • Palomar reassumes domination against opponents this season James Grumbach Sports Ediwr
After a weekend of rest, Palomar's Lady Comets managed to blowout the Southwestern Lady Apaches, Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Comets defeated the Lady Apaches 24-1. This was the third time this season the Lady Comets took a game from Southwestern. "It felt good to win, like any win you take, you would love to win every game. But there's always a challenge ... that challenge is what makes the game worthwhile," said sophomore Carin Jiminez. "I think we were well rested and a little rusty, but it was a good game for us after a two week layoff," said coach Mark Eldridge. Sophomore Lisa Warren felt very positive about the break. "We came back and started working ·hard again and everything came
together," said Warren. Other players had mixed feelings toward their recent break. "It was good to work on individual skills, but it still hurt not getting those other games in," said Jiminez. Winning is not the only thing on the Lady Comets minds. Even with an incredible record, this team feels they need to improve on the field as well. The team felt they still need to work, and continue.to Jearn more every game. The Lady Comets are not only looking to play better, but win the state championships again this year. Already the Lady Comets remain undefeated in conference p)ay, I 0-0, and 28- I 1 overall. "We're looking for consistency in defense and offense, and continued improvement," said Eldridge. "Looking to win, I want to do well. I want playing time. Our game is good, the team is looking well now, and we will do well in the finals," said Jiminez. The Lady Comets are already on their way to win the state championship which would make it the twelfth straight state conference title for Palomar. Two home games remain as the season narrows down for the Lady Comets (and the state championship likely) under their belt.
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Palomar's Kristin Marsh relaxes in the middle of the Comets game against Southwestern, April 16. The Lady Comets spanked the Lady Apaches 24-1.
Volleyball wins last home game by clutching win against Mesa • Comets plan on winning Southern ·california Regionals :Qon't be- confused by the aspect of 'mental health. It is not about being called;!Uyorpsycho. It's not about how strange w~a,ll may act sometimes. lt' s about your ability to keep learning and menUllly progressing. lt' s keeping your brain healthy by exercising it with new infonnation. As a college student, xou can easily practice mental health. You are in a mode of infonnation gathering. The collections oftopics you discuss in keep you very mentally healthy. So why do so many people burnout? Too many people establish a job/ routine that doesn't require new learning. They get bored and don't know bow to escape, so life goes on without propermentalbealth influence. Just like physical fitness, one should always look for ways to improve. The computer is the latest way for people to acquire new infonnation and gain a new way of global communication. Do not refuse it's impact; become computer literate. Another way is to read. Sit down and read a book or magazine. A final way is to look for ways to create some positive change in your job or routine. Search for innovative things to do in your situation. Stay mentaUy healthy as life continues, you are never too old of a dog to learn new tricks.
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Doris Moore Staff Writer
What do you get when you add a collaborating team with an active crowd? A winning volleyball team going to the regionals Tues., April 22. The team is confident they can create an upset against Golden West at the Southern California Regionals. "If we play as well as we did tonight, we can do it," said Matt Hatch, outside hitter for the
Comets. At Wednesday night's game, against San Diego Mesa, the Comets spiked there way to another victory: 15-9, 15-10, 10-15, 15-6. "It was a really good win. Our mind was set to go and play the best game," said freshman John Sims. "It was a good emotional game," added sophomore Tyler Hamilton. Watching that emotional game were Palomar's loyal fans. One of those fans was Kristina Johnson, who has been to every home game on Wednesday nights. "They have a really good team and I think they are unbeatable," she said. With the biggest turnout by fans this season, (close to 100 at this game) the team felt the vi be. "Last season, there weren't as many fans as this season and it really makes a difference in a game," said sophomore Ken
Mundy. "Everybody [team members] knows that there is a crowd and it helped," added Hatch. In addition, sophomore Robert Masterson felt fan support definitely made a difference. "Especially when they are cheering out there for us, you can feel it." Presently, most players are satisfied with their performance. "We played well against cross town rivals, overcame a lot, pulled together and came through as a team," said Masterson. Coach Karl Seiler felt his team has the ability to win if they fight against tough competito~s. "Regionals gives us good opportunities to play a tough team before playoffs," said Seiler. Seiler feels confident, considering their record is 10-7 overall and 6-3 in conference.
Tennis volleys past adversity • Women players score quick returns Conor Volk Staff Writer
It's not uncommon for a team to lose heart after a tough Joss. So after suffering their second defeat this season at the hands of perennial conference champion Grossmont last Tuesday, one might think the women's tennis team would need some time to recover. Nope. Instead of hanging their heads or making excuses, the Lady Comets took out their frus-
trations on the next team they faced. Unfortunately for San Diego Mesa, they were the next team. After swallowing the 3-6 loss to the rival Griffins, the Lady Comets came out and destroyed Mesa, 7-2, in a hard fought battle that lasted nearly six hours. The only two losses in that meet were a rare setback by Katy Jennings, the No. I singles player; and a close battle that didn't pan out for the No. 2 doubles team, which consisted of Allison Gerrick and LaDonne Wedell, the No.2 and No.5 singles players, respectively. "I thought Mesa was actually better than the first time we played them," said Haugen, referring to the two teams' last meeting in which the Comets prevailed by the same 7-2 score.
"Although the score was the same in the end, if you look at each of the matches, we had a lot of splits and really close matches. It was a real dogfight," said Haugen. Before the Grossmont/Mesa meets last week, the lady's team first had to deal with Imperial Valley, who were dismantled by the Lady Comets 8- I in their previous meeting in March. Katy Jennings felt before the meet that playing an average team like Imperial Valley wouldn't be so much a challenge as it would be good practice going into the follow-· ing week against two more talented teams. The extra practice apparently wasn't enough against Grossmont' stop four singles players, who once again swept our front four and spoiled the Comets quest for revenge against the Griffins.