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Pow Wow on Palomar's horizon Computers and equipment Dana Bellafaire Staff Writer

Palomar College's Native American Student Alliance and the , American Indian Science and Engineering Society is hosting free Native American PowWow on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to midnight in the The Dome.

Terry Barnett, who is Irish, Scottish and Cherokee, and president of NASA, said that they host the Pow-Wow "in honor of the people who have helped us throughout the year." Barnett also said that the celebration is held for many other reasons as well.

"We host this event to allow people the opportunity to see and participate in a Native American celebration."

Terry said any dancers and drummers in the community are welcome to join the Pow-Wow. There will be a a

0 0 He host drummers are not allowed to "-=_______. participate in the contest. All dancers in regalia are welcome to join in a

Grand Entry that will take place at noon and 6 p.m.

Emcee Ron Morton (Cherokee) and Chet Hunt (Sioux) will host the Pow-Wow. Mark Coleman (Cherokee, Choctaw and Creek) will be the arena director and Earl Sisto (Apache Yabapai) is head man. Other staff members expected to be there are Melody Redbird (Kiowa), head woman,· Ron Christman (Kumeyaay), spiritual advisor, Raul Christman (Kumeyaay), head boy and Lisa Jefferson (Pima Ponca Pawnee), head girl. Host drummers Dancing Cloud (Northern) and Tim Redbird (Southern) will be there to entertain -Additional reporting by the guests: Michael Paisner

stolen in building break-in Natalie Petrovic Staff Writer

"I feel totally violated, and it takes a long time to get over," said Meg Banta, KKSM operations manager, reflecting on the burglary of Palomar's main campus U-Building on Monday, March 23.

This burglary is another in a string of campus car and building break-ins, totalling nearly 35 in the last year.

According to Rob Branch, general manager of KKSM, when he came into his U-Building office early Monday morning, he .soon found that the build-

ing had been burglarized over the weekend. Branch said that a trash can that was normally in the office was missing, and the lights were on, which was unusual but not an alarming sight. When Branch proceeded to unlock his door he found that it was shut but not locked, as ·it usually is.

When he entered the room he found papers on the floor in disarray, two CD players on his desk, and the cabinets contammg electronic equipment open.

Rob Branch

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KKSM fights for airspace in Student Union

Child care goes year-long Kristina King Staff Writer

For students wondering who is going to watch their kids while they are in. school this summer Palomar College's Child Development Center is helping out by staying open year-round.

Starting June 1 child care will be available all year, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The center is available to children of Palomar students, staff, faculty and community families whose children's ages range from 18 months to 5 years old. · There is a $50 non-refundable fee for registration and materials, $15 for a four-hour block, $22 for a nine-hour block and $1.50 each additional half-hour.

Students taking at least two classes that relate to a serious goal or occupation may apply for subsidized child care. Subsidized care is based on family size and gross monthly income.

Depending on availability, children will be able to attend for at least two days a week.

Coordinator of the Chi ld Developement Center Diane Studinka said this change is being made to, "provide service for faculty, students and staff who need 12 months of childcare."

THIS WEEK IN THE TELESCOPE FEATURE

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he U.S. Constitution took the spotlight Wednesday when Pulitzer prize-winning author Jack Rakove visited Palomar.

Rakove won the award last year for his book "Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constitution." '.fhe book develops ·•a bona fide, legitimate, historically sound method of talking intelligently" about the Constitution. explained Rakove. It details the debate over the original meaning of the Constitution, which is a

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recurring theme in the interpretation of the document. '\'Original Meanings' is the essential read to understand the Constitution," said Angelo Corpora, associate professor of paralegal studies, who was responsible for bringing Rakove to Palomar. "[Rakove] is an 18th century man, so he's a historian who looks at it from that period."

According to Rakove, constitution-making is an interesting enterprise, often thought of as "embracing... very neutral and disinterested rules," he said, while in reality, the

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framers and ratifiers of a constitution have their own interests at heart and "would be dumb not to protect them. They would be smart to try to lock those protections into the constitution itself.''

In addition to writing, Rakove is a professor of history at Stanford University.

He has authored two previous books on the Continental Congress

and James Madison.

Rakove's visit to Palomar included a stop in the Educational Television studio to speak to two paralegal studies classes. That session will be aired Wednesday at ll :30 p.m. onETV. "This is a public service, so we've memorialized Professor SEE

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Palomar College's radio station, KKSM AM 1320, can always· be heard in the Student Union.

Or then again, maybe it can't.

Associate Professor Rob Branch, television and radio, says he has been fighting an ongoing battle to keep the college's station heard in the cafeteria.

"The night crew would go in to clean the Student Union, and they didn t like what thl:)' h~.:ard so lht.:)' would shut it off or tune in another station," said Branch. "We would show up in the morning and the thing was generally turned oFf." In a recent memo to Mike Ellis, director of facilities, Branch explained that KKSM maintains the amplifier and speakers in the Student Union so that studen.ts can "hear their radio station." KKSM is broadcast on AM radio.

However, by installing the amplifier and running a wire from the campus radio station, the Student Union gets a clear, uninterrupted, stereo signal.

Having someone change the amplifier is not a new issue. Branch says that he has tried for some time to get this problem solved.

In a recent check of the Student Union by KKSM's Chief Engineer Leta Bowen, the amplifier was turned on, but several switches had been tampered with. KKSM was inaudible. "I don't know who keeps doing this," she said.

When Branch was informed that the amplifier's settings were changed, Bowen reset the amplifier. Bowen said that she would keep an eye on it from now on. If she found that it was altered again, Branch said that he would continue the investigation.

Branch was happy to hear that Bowen may have a permanent solu~ tion.

"With a little work, 1 can put the amp under lock and key," she said.

New system shines light on Howard Brubeck Theatre Melinda Marchuk Contributing Writer

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Palomar student Kadee Winters listens to Jack Rakove discussing his Pulitzer prize-winning book, "Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constituion." Rakove was on campus Wednesday as part of a reception and interview regarding his book.

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Jim Cooper, lighting designer for The Howard Brubeck Theatre sits at the control board for the college's newly updated lighting system.

Jim Cooper, instructional support technician and lighting designer for the Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, is seeing things in a new light these days.

A new lighting system costing $88,372 was recently installed by San Diego Stage and Lighting Supply Inc. Cooper, who designs light for performing arts productions in the theater, is thrilled not only with the much improved lig hting equipment but with the additional possibilities the new lighting makes available.

For example, he said that because of improved technology, the new 575-watt lights give out equal or more light per

instrument than the 1,000-watt lights they replaced. Also, some theater performers have noticed the lights are cooler which makes them safer and more pleasent to work under.

The new system was funded primarily through a statewide maintenance program that provides money to community colleges for repairs and upgrades.

San Diego Gas & Electric estimates that considering the savi ngs in electricity bills, the new lights will have paid for themselves in three years.

A total of 240 dimmers are included in the new setup, which, according to Cooper, gives the li ghting designer and technicians,"much, much more control." Used in conjuction with color "gels," the dimmers

allow the lighting designer more flexibility in using gradation of color and " layering" of light, Cooper says.

Sitting at the new state-of-the-art control board, Cooper says, "It's like designing for the first time again." He adds that the board is relatively easy to operate and can be programmed to make all the changes for an entire show.

Two remote units have also been added which makes it possible for handicapped technicians to use the system without climbing the stairs to the control booth.

Future plans for the theater include chang ing the seating configuration, installing new seating for more stage visibility and adding split levels. Other changes will also improve the theater's accoustics.

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IN BRIEF OSHA refresher course offered Health and safety officers and others interested in environmental technology are invited to attend a one-day course offered on two different dates by Palomar College.

The dates are Tuesday, April. 7 and Saturday Sept. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. both days.

This eight-hour course will cover current health and safety issues and regulations in the work environment. It is open to the general public and to persons who have qualified for an environmental technology certificate. It satisfies state and federal requirements for an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) refresher course.

The class will be held both days in the staff lounge of the Student Union on the main campus.

Cost for the course is $95 for those currently enrolled in Palomar's Environmental Technology Certificate Program and $110 for all others. Lunch, a certificate and all materials are included in the cost.

Enrollment forms are available in room AA-139 or AA-113. For more information call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2248.

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Women writers hold discussion On April 1, there will be a panel of women mystery writers coming together to discuss their work , the mystery genre and women protagonists. The discussion will be held at 6 p.m. in room 505 at the Escondido Education Center.

Included on the panel is Taffy Cannon who is known for such works as "A Pocket Full of Karma," "Tangled Roots," and "Mississippi Treasure Hunt (For Young Adults)."

Cannon has an upcoming film titled "Convictions: A Novel of the Sixties." She has also been nominated for an Academy Award film short titled "Doubletalk."

Sharing her knowledge as well will be Martha C. Lawrence, who is known for such works as "Murder in Scorpio," and "A little Light on the Subject." Lawrence was nominated for an Edgar, Agatha and Anthony Award for Best First Mystery in 1996.

Abigail Padgett, known for "Child of Silence," Strawgirl" and "Moonbird Boy," among others, will also participate. Padgett was also nominated for an Agatha, Anthony and Macavity Award in 1994 and· received the Literary Award for Achievement in fiction from the Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Janice Steinberg, another participant, is known for "Death of a Postmodernist," and is also the founder and president of the San Diego chapter of Sisters-in-Crime.

The fifth and final speaker is Caroline Wheat, known for "Dead Man's Thoughts." Wheat was awarded the Agatha, Anthony and Macavity Award in 1996 and has twice been nominated for the Edgar, Agatha and Anthony awards.

All of the authors will be available to sign books, which will be sold at the event. There is no charge for the discussion. For more information, call Christine Barkley at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2529.

-Heidi Fischle Staff Writer-

Trips to France for the summer For students interested in earning <;redits while experiencing life in France, two programs are being offered through Palomar and the Foreign Languages Department.

One program will travel to the town of Hyeres, France from June 20 through July 16. Excursions to southern France are available and an optional trip to Paris for five or six days is offered.

The cost of the program is $1 ,600 and includes room and board but does not include Palomar fees.

Airfare is the responsibility of the students. The deadline to apply is March 31.

The ,other program will be in Paris, France from June 30 to Aug. 1. Students can earn up . to seven units of college credit during the trip. There will be an informational meeting on March 28 in room P-5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

For more information about the trip to Hyeres call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 5592.

For information about the Paris trip use extensions 5591 or 2822.

-Melody Cruz Campus Beat Editor

Job Fair explains potential careers Palomar students and other community members can participate in the Spring Job Fair on April I. The annual fair is co-hosted by Palomar's Placement Services Office and the Inland North County Career Center.

The event begins at 9 :30a.m. and will continue through 12:30 p.m. It will be held on the main campus lawn in front of the Clock Tower.

Sixty different employers will be attending the fair. They will be explaining various career opportunities in state and local government, tourism, day camps, industry, retail and other fields that are open to students and community members.

Some of the employers that will be attending the job fair include: Macy's, Kragen Auto Parts, Sea World and Tri-City Medical Center.

For more information , call (760) 744- 1150, Ext. 2363 and ask for Barbara Clay.

- Melody Cruz Campus Beat Editor

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Female comedian Nan Bazan (L) and female construction worker Sandra Brown (R) team up to talk to students about their individual talents while in the Student. Union, March 18. The Pan Afrikcan Student Movement (PASM) sponsored the event in honor of March being Women's History Month.

PATROL BLOTTER

CAMPUS CALENDER

CRIME- On March 17 at 10:15 a.m. a person came on campus with no apparent reason to be on campus and his presence was a disruption to the school. He was escorted off-campus by Campus Security and advised not to return or he would be arrested.

AUTO BURGLARY- On March 18 between 6:30p.m. and 9 p.m. an unknown suspect forced entry into a vehicle parked in Lot 9.

BURGLARY - Over the weekend of March 22 and 23 equipment was stolen from the U Building.

ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA - Meetings are held every other Wednesday at noon in room SU-22.

ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT - Meetings are held at 1 p.m. every Wednesday in room SU-18 and are open to the public.

CALVARY COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP- Meetings are held on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The _meetings will be held by the Clock Tower.

GAY AND LESBIAN ASSOCIATION (GALA) - Meetings are held every Wednesday in room SU-17 from 5 p.m. through 6 p.m.

INTER-CLUB COUNCIL - Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in room SU-18 at 12:30 p.m.

MOVIMIENTO ESTUDIANTIL CHICANO de AZTLAN (MECHA) - Meetings are held every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in room SU-17. New members are welcome.

NATIVE AMERICAN GROUPS - The Native American Student Alliance (NASA) and The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) meets every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in room SU15. The meeting will address both groups.

PAN AFRIKCAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (PASM) - Meetings are held every first and third Friday of the month. It will be held in room SU-16 from 1 p.m. unti12 p.m.

PARALEGAL STUDIES CLUB - Club meetings are the first Monday of every month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room SU- 16 and the third Thursday of every month from 5:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. in room. B1. Board meetings will be the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room SU- 18.

PHI THETA KAPPA - Meetings are held every other Wednesday at 11 a.m. in room SU-22.

PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY - Meetings will be held at 2 p.m. in room ES-10 on Fridays March 27, April 3, 17, and May 1.

THEATER GUILD - Meetings are held Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the coffee shop in the performing arts courtyard.

- Interested in submitting club information ? Contact Melody Cruz at (760) 744-1150 Ext. 2450 or stop by room TCB-1 .

F.V.INFO OPEN REGISTRATION - Registration in short-term or openentry/open-exit classes is allowed now through the end of the semester. If a class is closed, secure the instructor's signature.

REGISTRATION REFUND - Fees for dropped spring classes will be applied to new classes added through May only.

DROPPING A CLASS - Now through the end of the semester, ' no drops will be allowed and an evaluative grade or an "I" will be given to the student.

FALL 1997 GRADES - Grades are available now. Students may also submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope in the drop box in the Admissions Department. Students should place your social security number and semester attended under flap.

FINAL EXAMS - Finals will be held May 15 through May 22.

SPRING 1998 GRADES - Grades will be available on June 15.· SPRING GRADUATION - Deadline to apply for spring graduation has passed. However, there is no deadline for California State University general Education (CSU GE) and for the green Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) application that is for both UC and CSU general education.

Speak Out! What would be your itleal way to spend the spring break vacation?

Jennifer Ward General Education

Johnny Webb Philosophy

Ana Quintella Dance

Joe Smith Economics

Daniel Holcomb Business

Ryan Doffing Undeclared

" Hawaii because of the beach, guys and fun. "

" I want beers, bong loads, women and witches."

" Spending all of the vacation with my boyfriend, Johnny Webb."

" See ing that I'm going to Atlanta for a week to do the Speech and Debate thing. I guess that would have to be it."

" I want to go to the tropics because of the nice, warm climate and it's a lot of fun in that area."

" Stuck on some deserted island somewhere with a beautiful woman ."

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BURGLARY: Continued from Page 1 Branch quickly came to realize what had happened and found that two CD players, a microphone, and other equipment were gone. "It became very clear to me that we'd been hit," said Branch. "I called Campus Security who came at about 7 a.m. and they called the Sheriff's Department who came out at about 7:30a.m. or so and started dustmg for prints."

According to Branch, the door to the building was jimmied open. The burglar(s) then apparently climbed over the walls of the cubicles to get into the various offices.

Branch's office (U-9) was among the three cubicles burglarized, along with U-13 and U-14.

It is unclear exactly when the burglary took place. Late Sunday afternoon at about 5 p.m., Shelton Hill, a speech instructor, came into the building to get some things.

He and Branch believe that Hill may have startled the burglars away. Apparently, they didn't finish the job, since they left behind a trash can filled with a mouse, keyboard and speakers. A monitor and a printer were unplugged and had the cords wrapped around them and were also ready to go. A cassette recorder, a micro-cassette recorder,

a couple of laser pointers, a Macintosh computer worth about $2,000, a VCR and an Iomega zip drive were also found missing.

Palomar is insured but has a $I 0,000 deductible, and since this particular burglary may not exceed this amount, it is unlikely that they will file an insurance claim.

"Chances are the equipment is gone," said Branch. Referring to his students, he added, "That is my kids' equipment and it really pisses me off because they're shorted on doing assignments. We all go for trust a lot.

If it were my things I'd be less depressed, but they're messing around with my kids.

Nobody messes around with my kids!"

Branch added, "the police are investigating the issue and are doing a serial number check on the equipment. They'll probably check the local pawn shops."

According to Mike Alleman, supervisor of Campus Security, "When we [Campus Security] upgrade to Police standards, we will be able to follow up on crimes faster than the Sheriff's Department is currently doing."

The college has been developing plans to enhance the level of campus security.

"We will have the resources of the Sheriff's Department, like their crime labs, etc." Alleman said.

He added that "we will have a greater immediacy for solving problems on campus

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Natalie Petrovic

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Author Jack Rakove came to Palomar Wednesday to discuss his Pulitzer prize-winning book about the Constitution.

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through bags, he could pull out a gun, knife or a box cutter. It is up to Campus Security officers to use caution not only for their safety but the safety of any people in the area. After being in law enforcement for 25 years, you learn to be concerned about concealed weapons."

The student also made claims that Campus Patrol overreacted, and that they are pushing the police to make the offense a felony. In response to the first accusation Alleman explains, "We are just doing our job, we investigate crimes and if the elements match up with that of a specific crime, we charge them with that, an arrest is made, and then it is up to the District Attorney (D.A.) and the court system to find individuals guilty or innocent. We have no control over that system."

"In fact I sat with him on the bumper of the car, realizing that he was io. an embarrassing situation, and tried to explain his options and keep it "low key." We (C.S.) even asked his permission to move his vehicle so that he wouldn't get a tow bill. If we are accused of being professional then I' II have to plead guilty to that charge."

Alleman goes on to say "As for us (Campus Security) pushing for a felony, that is completely up to the D.A., we can't force the Sheriff's Office to do something unlawful. If he has a beef, it's with the legislators who made Penal Code 496.1 law, we just

Mike Alleman Campus Security supervisor enforce it. If he can't do the time he shouldn't do the crime. If he thinks we can make this crime a felony he has either misinterpreted, or is unaware and ignorant of the rules of the law."

Only the D.A. and the court system can make that decision.

"Although this crime might seem petty to many students, they don't realize the anxiety they put the victim through. Staff members have their vehicles broken into because people are too cheap to buy a permit. There are many students on campus who need assistance and they don't resort to being thieves."

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The arraignment of the Palomar student arrested for possesion of a stolen parking permit last month is scheduled for March 30.

The student has charged that Campus Security is trying to force a felony charge for the incident.

Mike Alleman, supervisor of campus security was out of town at the time when the student's comments were reported.

Alleman recently responded by saying, "I don't apologize to anyone for breaking the law, we are following the law the student is a thief. If he didn't approve of getting arrested he shouldn't have stolen. Jf he wants us to apologize for him being a crook, then he is living in fantasy land. He bought a $22.50 parking pass for $10, a reasonable person would know that there is something unproper about that."

The student arrested for the stolen permit commented on the demeanor of the Campus Security arresting officers saying the officer grabbed his arm and told him not to "go for any weapon."

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because we are here, and we are not dealing with the community as a whole as the Sheriff's Department is."

Academic Department Assistant Dolores Silva, who works in the U-Building, said, "I feel like I have to lock my door all the time even to go to the bathroom. It not only has an effect on the students but on us trying to do our jobs. It started the week off really bad, I couldn't concentrate on my work all day, I had that on my mind."

"It's disappointing that they would steal from a college that's struggling to survive," said Banta, " and it effects the students.

They can't do assignments because their equipment was stolen. It's frustrating."

Last March, The Telescope reported that in the previous six months, around $25,000 worth of property had been stolen. Some of those crimes were attributed to a problem with master keys. At that time, there were an estimated 1,000 master keys on campus, both legally issued and illegally copied.

Pat Sevier, the campus locksmith, said, "The college has taken steps to eliminate the problem. We're installing lock guards on doors."

The lock guards Sevier is referring to are steel reinforcement strips placed over the space between the door and the doorframe to prevent lock tampering.

"The U-Building had lock guards put on within a few days," said Sevier.

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Rakove's tremendous insights on the Constitution, and the politics of [originalism]," said Corpora.

Rakove addressed several modern constitutional debates, including the controversy surrounding Roe v. Wade, the controversial statute which elevated a woman's right to an abortion to constitutional status.

That topic is particularly relevant to originalism, according to Rakove. "On what basis can abortion be said to be a constitutional right?" he asked.

The paralegal classes Rakove spoke to, Paralegal Studies 240 and 290 (contemporary legal issues and civil liberties) address different legal issues each week, bringing in authorities from each particular field, Corpora said.

Students from the Paralegal Club also attended the taping, for the first time, according to Katherine Thompson, president of the paralegal club.

"I think it gives the paralegals a new window into the legal profession," Thompson said.

"This gives some insight, from who better than an honored guest, into the Constitution, which is the framework of what law is all about."

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FEATURE Some party-goers won't make it back to class Brooke Davidoff Staff Writer

With spring break quickly approaching there's no doubt that the majority of college kids are anxiously waiting to kick back and party. Unfortunately this means a lot of plastered kids.

"College and high school kids are going to party. A Jot of them are going to ~e using alcohol, drugs or both," said Palomar student Emily Cumming.

"A Jot of them won't know when to quit, telling them it's bad won't stop them. But informing them of ways they could stay safe might help," added Cumming.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines a fatal crash as being alcohol-related if either the driver or the non-occupant (e.g. pedestrian) has a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 0.10 or greater.

Approximately 1.4 million drivers were arrested in 1995 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. In 1996, 13,395 people were killed, more than two- . killed in motor vehicle accidents during thirds of them were intoxicated.

1996 had been drinking.

Young drivers between the ages of 15-20 The highest intoxication rates in fatal make up 11.9 million young drivers on the crashes were drivers between the ages of streets of the United States. In 1996, 8,054 21-24. Alcohol related crashes are nearly fatal crashes involved young drivers three and a half times more likely at night. between 15 and 20 years old.

At this time a lot of young people are leavAlmost one-third of those had an invalid ing a party, or hopping to another one. license at the time of the crash, a previous "Not only are a lot of these kids not license suspension or no license at all. legally old enough to be drinking, they also Almost 30 percent of the young drivers stupidly think they can drive drunk. If

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you're under age and drinking, one of the best ways to get caught is to get into a car and drive," Palomar student Wendy Simonds said.

Simonds added, "I've seen drunk kids, and most of them can't walk without falling over, what would possibly make them think that they could drive that way?"

So while students are at one of those phat parties over spring break, they are advised to THINK.

Also, the old rule of having a designated driver is a safety tip that should always be followed.

If no one is sober or wants to stay sober, then students should stay where they are.

Crash at the party rather than into a tree or worse--someone else.

For drivers between 18-20 years old alcohol involvement is higher for males than females.

In 1996, 25 percent of the young male

Planetarium shows transport patrons to another dimension Kelly Hall Staff Writer

"It is the very• error of the moon, she comes more nearer earth than she was want, and makes men mad"- Othello Since the beginning of time people have been fascinated with the moon, whether it be the 28-day lunar month developed by nomadic people during their wanderings or the strange effect it is thought to have on some of us.

At the Palomar College's Planetarium's current show, "Moon Madn-ess," visitors can learn about a variety of moons as well as other planets' moons.

For instance, Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. The English translation- 'fear' and 'panic'- are perhaps appropriately named for the moons of a war planet.

Earth's moon's history is also discussed from ancient to present times.

Former Palomar student, John Engberg said after the March 20 show that he had learned a lot.

"I didn't know there were so many moons," he added.

Visitors to the planetarium are greeted by a circular room with a large white dome above and many technical gadgets around

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As the lights go down, the audience is surrounded by the magnificent lights _of the _ night sky. The audience is transported to a different time and place.

People W<'Yttally don't get to see all the constellations unless they are in the mountains or in the desert.

During shows, constellations are projected in their exact locations, making them easier to locate them outside.

The Palomar Planetarium has been in operation since 1963. "We have been getting a great response to the shows," says Jim Pesavento, director of the Planetarium, "If we publicized any more we would be overwhelmed."

The theme for the month of April is "Galaxies" which, according to Pesavento, is a much more elaborate show than Moon Madness.

In May, the theme will be "50 years of astronomy at Mt. Palomar." The focus of this show will be the celebration of the Hale Telescope at Mt. Palomar, which is the Photo courtesy Melinda Marchuk world's largest reflecting telescope.

All of the shows are on Friday nights A curious star searcher peers through a telescope. The cost to attend a show from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the planetarium is $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 5-12. Students After the show, the observatory domes, with a PIC card can also purchase a ticket for $2. Children under the age of 5 with their telescopes, are opened for view- are not allowed. It is recommended to make reservations prior to arriving since the shows are often crowded. To make a reservation call (760) 744-1150 Ext. ing if the sky is clear.

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drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking while 12 percent of the females had been.

Of the children under the age of 14 years old who were killed in alcohol related accidents during 1996, almost half were passengers in a vehicle where the driver had been drinking.

Intoxicated drivers in 1996 killed 95 children under the age of 15 while the chi!dren were either riding bikes or walking.

Yes, spring break is coming and there will be great parties.

However, there are more appealing ways to spend the rest of spring break than in a hospital bed, recovering from a crash.

There are nicer ways to spend money than on medical bills or a lawyer to defend a case against manslaughter charges.

Cumming suggests that part of growing up is learning how to party responsibly.

Students should think before they take those keys, before they get into that car and risk their own life.

"Ask yourself if you need to take that trip to the liquor store for another beer run" Cumming said .

An average of one person every two minutes is involved in an alcohol-related accident, students can stop that one person from being themselves or their friends.

"Imagine not living through your crash.

You were drunk! You knew you would be!

You drove anyways! Now you're dead! And all for a party?! It must have been a kick ass party or better yet, a party to die for," Simonds said.

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Campus theft should not be tolerated • Latest burglary is affront to learning What is this world coming to when an institution of learning falls prey to theft ancl nothing can be done to reverse the damage?

Last weekend, several thousand dollars worth of computer and electronic equipment was stolen from the Communications offices in the ·U ' Building. Adding insult to injury, the college's insurance deductible is more than the value of what was stolen, so replacing it means other college needs are not met.

In this situation, students lose. Why? There are several reasons.

The first is that Palomar College does not have adequate campus security weekends and nights when Campus Patrol is not available.

One outside security officer begins patrolling the campus at 10 p.m.

Additionally, janitors arrive at 10 p.m.

While they do have radio contact with security, they are unarmed, and not much of a deterrent to a potential thief.

Also, many of the buildings on campus are not equipped with alarms, even though there might be expensive computer equipment inside.

Individual departments are responsible for paying for alarms in their buildings. But many departments can't afford the cost.

So what can or should be done to ensure our clil$srooms and offices are protected from those who have no interest in the learning process they affect when they burglarize the campus?

There are no easy solutions. The most obvious would be to beef up off-hour patrolling, especially on weekends when few people even visit the college But that entails increasing funding which probably isn't available right now. The departments that can afford to install alarms should. Other than that, we can only hope not to fall victim again.

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Volume 51, Number 18

EDITORS IN CHIEF

John DeCoursey Jessica Gleason MANAGING EDITOR

Annica Gerber OPINION E DITOR

Seanna Lee ENTERTAINME NT EDITORS

Daniel Kwan Bradd McBrearty

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Students' beef with Oprah article Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the article by Kelly Hall in the March 13 edition of The Telescope.

I agree that the public does put far too much weight on what celebrities have to say. That's exactly what Kelly did when she wrote her article about Oprah Winfrey and her comment about the beef industry.

If Oprah were a member of the news media, reporting a story, on the evening news, I would agree that her commentaries should be less biased. However, she is a talk show hostess with her own talk show, and the last time I checked, freedom of speech was still protected by the Constitution. That freedom of speech also includes personal opinions.

If a member of the television public suddenly decides never eat a hamburger again because of a comment Oprah made, who are you going to condemn- the fool or the fool who follows them?

Hall also mentioned the blow to the beef industry, and the money they lost because of her comment.

Last I saw, Lucky's wasn' t rationing beef.

I haven't waited in any long lines for a pound of chuck. McDonald's all over the country are still serving billions daily.

Just remember that the same Constitution that shielded Oprah during her attack against the beef industry also protects the opinions you publish in this paper as well.

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Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in response to Kelly Hall's article regarding Oprah Winfrey versus the beef industry (The Telescope, March 13).

The Texas Cattlemen had absolutely no right to sue her, as Oprah was indeed exercising her right to free speech. The last time

I looked, expressing your opinion was perfectly legal, no matter who you are. As a matter of fact, the cattle industry is indeed guilty of infringing on Ms. Winfrey 's First Amendment rights.

The First Amendment states that, "Congress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speech," etc. If you will take a good look at the First Amendment, you will notice that it does not say, "Congress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speech, etc., unless the person is wellknown and admired."

First of all, the fact that Oprah is wellknown and admired is irrelevant, and quite frankly, anyone who has to get their opinions from daytime television needs to get a life.

Second, if the cattle indu~Ij had truly been hurt, then the local fast food places you mentioned would have felt it too, and Oprah's comment certainly didn't seem to hurt them any.

Granted, the chance of you dropping dead from eating a hamburger is almost nonexistent, but so is your chance of winning the lottery, yet people do indeed win the lottery.

Third, the only evidence against Oprah is the fact that beef sales dropped just after that particular show aired, which, as anyone with a background in law could tell you, is insufficient evidence. You don't even need a law background to know that. How do you know the beef industry wasn't about to lose business anyway?

I might not be able to prove that the cattle industry would have lost business if Oprah hadn' t made that comment, but can you prove they would not have lost business without Oprah's comment? I don't think so.

Oprah was found not liable (which is the proper term for a civil trial), and rightly so.

The cattle industry is the one that should be held liable for wasting taxpayers' money.

Their lawsuit against Oprah goes in the "fri volous lawsuit" category, and I believe I speak for everyone when I say it needs to stop now.

Victor Chabala Administration of Justice

ASG offers leadership opportunities Dear Editor, As registered students at Palomar College, you can become a member of the Associated Student Government.

The goal of the student government is to give a voice to all students at Palomar, enabling them to become integral partners in the governance of the college.

Among the ASG's major responsibilities are appointing students to campus-wide committees, sharing in the development of college policies and activities, adopting and overseeing use of an annual ASG budget, allocating funds to new programs, and providing and administering a program of activities and services for students.

Another major responsibility is to visit legislators to lobby for funds, grants and financial aid on behalf of their fellow students. Annual trips are made to Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.

Wherever your interests lie, there is a job for you on the student government. As a representative of more than 27,000 students, members of the ASG put their leadership skills to work.

The students of Palomar College benefit from your commitment and accomplishments on the ASG and you, as a contributing member, develop as an individual by acquiring new skills and refining existing ones.

Any interested student with a 2.0 GPA and enrollment in at least seven units is eligible to be elected to the ASG. Applications are available in SU-2 1. Pick up one today ! The elections will be held April 29 and 30.

The weekly meetings are open to all students and staff and are held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in SU-18.

Come to the meetings to see what it is all about, or go to SU-7 or SU-21 for more information.

Jim Bowen Director; Student Activities

What is there to like about 'like?'

Melissa Sperl College Press Service

The "like" situation has gotten way out of hand.

It used to be "aaahhh," then "ummm" and even the famous French space-filler "errrr."

Now that our generation and those younger than us (God save you), have graduated to the more idiotic and less effective "like," I' m starting to fear the end of the world.

You know what I am talking about. It is the incapability of people between the ages of five and 25 to compose a sentence that does not include the word "like."

How are we supposed to know what anybody's talking about, now that every other word is "like"? People are taking so long to spit out simple sentences that I anticipate the end of our nation soon.

Under the knife of fo lks 25-and-under, the English language has become a tortured, mangled thing.

Let me give you an example. You are in class- one of those with a professor who marks off points if you don't actively participate- sitting next to the young man wearing a baseball cap with an overly-bent

brim. He feels that now would be a good time to get his points, considering he's awake and all. This is what he says: "Well , like, when I, like, read Lacan, or whatever his name is, I was, like, I don' t know what you' re talking about, dude. But then, I, like, read it again, and I am, like, starting to get it, but on a lot of the points, I'm, like, whatever ... I don' t get it."

Pardon me? At this point, I wonder how this trend toward a tO-word language can possibly mean good things for our society.

Just the fact that it took this guy five minutes to say something that he could have just as easily expressed with three words ''I'm a moron" - shows that our world, while increasing the speed of technology, is decreasing the importance of verbal communication.

I, like, don' t deny that I catch myself using the word "like" where it doesn' t belong. Whenever I do, though, I cringe. I gag. I realize that I j ust significantly decreased the effectiveness of my own attempt at verbal communication.

I have come up with a few solutions. I propose that we take back our intelligence.

We must form some sort of 12-step "like" dependency program that will enable offenders to overcome the one true problem in our society.

If you can answer one or more of the following questions with a yes, you are "like" dependent: • Do you find yourself using the word "like" at least once in single sentences?

• Are you a double-"like" offender?

• Have your loved ones ever confronted you with a count of the number of times you used "like" in conversation?

• Have you ever used the word "like" during a conversation about how often people use the word "like"?

What do I, Like, Do Now? • Find a sponsor. Commission a loved one to smack you every time you use the word.

Research shows that pain dissuades.

• Give $1 to your favorite charity every time you use the word. Even if you support a good charity, you will shut up when you can' t even afford McDonald's.

By sticking to these steps, you can be sure to do your part to eliminate one of the most destructive problems of our society.

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ENTER;rAINMENT

27, 1998

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Daniel Kwan /intertainment Co-Editor

Number 13 proves to be lucky for Madonna since her 13th album, "Ray of Light," is her most creative And compelling album so far.

Madonna replaces her all-toofamiliar pop fonnula with a new sound that combines trancey, electronic music with lush, orchestral arrangements.

William Orbit, a British dance music producer and remixer, is beavily responsible for the new 1;ound, since he co-produced and co-wrote most of the album with Madonna.

"Ray of Light" is also her most cohesive and consistent album,

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from the unflinching honesty of the first song, "Drowned World /Substitute for Love," to the dreamlike visions of the last track "Mer Girl." The lyrics and melodies weave together to create an atmospheric and stylish sound that is sometimes spiritual and surreal.

Madonna's recent artistic and personal changes, including the birth of her daughter Lourdes, have fueled her songwriting with refreshing lyrics reflecting maturity, patience and understandingwithout sounding self-righteous.

On "Drowned World/Substitute for Love," Madonna address "fame" and sings, "I traded fame for love ... and now I find I've changed my mind!I traveled around the world/1 found myself in crowded rooms/Feeling so alone/Had so many lovers who settled for the thrill of basking in my spotlight/1 never felt so happy/The face of you/My substitute for love."

The results of Madonna's vocal

training for "Evita" are clearly evident. She sings with a wider range and takes extra efforts to pronounce words more clearly.

Madonna's vocal performance on "The Power of Good-bye" is so commanding that one can't help but pay attention and become absorbed into the song's ethereal, hypnotic melody.

As an example to other songs on the album, "The Power of Goodbye" is melancholic, intense and inspirational all at once. The song deals with empowering oneself: "Your heart is not open so I must go ... Freedom comes when you learn to let go."

The contemplative, kinder and gentler Madonna has not forgotten her dance club roots. The album includes some sure-fire dance hits, including the title track and "Nothing Really Matters."

The latter song is the closest resemblance to her traditional pop/dance sound and features

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vocals by Madonna's longtime back-up vocalists, Donna DeLory and Niki Harris. What is different, however, is the absence of "love song" lyrics for more l)lature verses: "When I was young/Nothing really mattered to me/But making myself happy/! was the only one/Now that I am grown everything's changed."

Another longtime collaborator, Patrick Leonard, co-produces and co-writes three songs, including the album's first single, "Frozen."

The song's mystical and hymnarrangement reflect like Madonna's recent studies of Hinduism, yoga and the Kabbalah, a Jewish mystical interpretation of the Old Testament.

These themes are also reflected effectively in "Shanti/Ashtangi, " a bouncy and rhythmic song that is also exotic and spiritual.

Madonna's delving into the electronica musical genre is not ground breaking, but she still manages to create an inspiring collection that adds new perspectives to pop mUSIC.

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It seems that after a decade of trying and 13 albums, Madonna has finally learned how to sing.

Likewise, she has found a new sound for her music that, coming from her, is better than ever. Too bad she's wasted her new-found talents on some of the crappiest lyrics ever written.

At a point in music history where solo female artists are emerging with emotionally-jarring, heartfelt

lyrics , it is no surprise that Madonna's latest re-invention of herself titled "Ray of Light" has steered insultingly close to the likes of Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan and Ani DiFranco, all of whom are capable of writing intimate, honest and intelligent songs. Should the "Material Girl" who once told us how to "Vogue" and why she feels "Like a Virgin" try to produce songs that come from the soul?

Answer: Hell no.

But she tried anyway, possibly inspired by the birth of her first child, and now one of the worst Madonna albums ever conceived is on the loose.

To be fair, before I rip through the album and eviscerate its cheesy

innards, there are a few moments of not-so-bad stuff on "Ray of Light," but they occur only in random parts of otherwise awful songs.

There is not one song on this album with lyrics that go without sucking sooner or later. The album's first single, "Frozen," demonstrates how something that is partially cool can still suck.

The music is killer. Not just for "Frozen" but for the whole album, which was made with the help of William Orbit and bears his trademark trippiness in the tradition of Enigma and Deep Forest. But it's when the music takes a backseat to Madonna's lyrics that the song might as well end because she screws it all up.

Her tactic for wrecking a good

thing on "Frozen" is to use almost the same exact lyrics and hannonizing she has used in the past, cheapening the whole thing by not giving it its own style.

Madonna sings about opening her lover's heart with a key, something she has done once on almost every album she's made. And the attempt at creating a haunting background harmony is lost because it's a blatant rip-off from the same hannonizing she did for "Secret" on her last studio album, "Bedtime Stories." That's a lame move for a veteran of the music industry.

The title track itself, which demonstrates the vocal range Madonna picked up while filming "Evita," is grating on the nerves.

How many times does she have to scream the phrase "And I FEEL!"?

Apparently enough to get it stuck in the listener's head for days afterwards. It's like a Spice Girls song: you hate it, but you can't forget it.

Far and away the worst song on "Ray of Light" is one that's not even in English. "Shanti/Ashtangi" contains words taken from the Yoga Taravali: "Vunde gurunam caranaravinde ... Sahasra-sirasam/Vande," Madonna "sings," which translated means "I worship the gurus' lotus feet... I bow respectfully/Peace."

She chants, she repeats gibberish endlessly, she gets on your friggin' nerves.

"Shanti/Ashtangi" and half the songs on "Ray of Light" are Madonna's attempt at bestowing

peace-with-one's-self on listeners.

Come on! If I were looking for salvation, it would not be from the woman who built her last world tour around the act of grabbing her crotch. Madonna tells the Vatican to get bent, and then she turns around and beats her audience over the head with guru garbage.

Oh, that's consistent.

Madonna should stick to the dance floor. That's what she knows best. That's her element.

With all the gambles she's made over the years, one was bound to blow up in her face. Hopefully this explosion will be massive enough to knock her off the spiritual cloud she's floating on and convince her that she's better off as a dance diva, not a messiah.

¡'Behind the Eyes:' Amy Grant returns to 'personal' concerts, songwriting Daniel Kwan Entertainment Co-Editor

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Amy Grant brings her "Behind the Eyes" tour to San Diego on March 31.

Singer Amy Grant will perfonn March 31 at Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego as part of her "Behind the Eyes Theater Tour."

In addition to touring to promote her "Behind the Eyes" album, the "theater tour" portion of her concerts will focus on perfonnances at smaller venues. The San Diego concert is being billed as "An intimate evening with Amy Grant," and Grant said she hopes this will bring her back to more "personal" performances with small talk and informal greetings which marked her early concerts.

Grant said she reached a crossroads in 1985, even though her career has spanned more than 8 years in contemporary Christian music and, more recently, in mainstream pop/rock. Her recent multi-

platinum success in mainstream pop, with the albums "Heart in Motion" and "House of Love," resulted in large concert tours that brought her to large stadiums and sports arenas.

Before she started writing songs for her current album, Grant also set another goal: to reveal more of herself than she had ever been comfortable doing before.

"A few close friends, whose opinions I trust, asked me why my songs failed to represent the person that they know me to be," Grant said in a prepared statement.

"It was time to go below the surface, to make a record that might inadvertently shake up people's perception of me.

What I found was that it shook me up most of all."

The "Behind the Eyes" album also marks a return for Grant to her musical roots in uncluttered, basic an¡angements with acoustic instruments.

The bubbly-pop songs from recent years are gone.

"I rediscovered my love for playing guitar... just like when I first began to perform. This is the first album on which I actually played guitar."

Whether it's the twangy, skiffle beat of the tounge-in-cheek "Curious Thin" or the bluesy, rocking guitar in "Takes a Little Time," Grant continues to write songs about observations in life.

"These songs are not about life being perfect," Grant said. "They are not about convincing anybody of anything, but I'm willing to stand behind every one of these songs."

Her current album is not labeled as a "Christian" recording, but many of the songs show Grant as someone who continues to rely on her fai th. In the song "Somewhere Down the Road ," she sings:

CONCERT PREVIEW Artist: Amy Grant Music Type: Pop/rock and contemporary Christian music Date: Tuesday, March 31 Time: 8 p.m.

Place: Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego Tickets: $29.50, $39.50 (619) 220-TIXS "Somewhere down the road/There' ll be answers to the questions ... Though we cannot see it now.. .You will find mighty anns reachin g for you/And they will hold the answers at the end of the road."

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ent 51 sneaks into So. Cal. sceneCD REVIEW Artist: Agent 51 Album: Red Alert

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Bradd McBrearty Entertainment Co-Editor

Agent 51 consists of Chris Armes on guitar and vocals, Airwick Davis on guitar and vocals, Rob Hunter on the drums, and Greg Schneider on bass guitar.

Agent 51 is a great band from the San Diego area. It's really no big secret that the Southern California music scene is gaining power the world over. The reason? Because people are trying. Nowadays, you can't drive through a suburban neighborhood without hearing some little three-to-five man band airing their take on life through music. At 250 decibels too loud for comfort, none the less.

It's really nice to see, that in this world, which is being overrun with crap bands, real talent is still shin-

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ing through. Bands consisting of two guys who got guitars just because they were 'cool,' and a guy on drums who couldn't handle a guitar, are a dime a dozen. Their lousy renditions of old Sex Pistols, Social Distortion and Operation Ivy tunes are what make people think punk bands have no talent. Agent 51 is the product of the dying hope that you can still get what you want out of life by doing what you want, the essence of the punk movement from the beginning. Be who you are, conform to nothing.

The only flaw in that logic is the immediate conforming to nonconformity. That, in tum, spawned an entire genre of whiny, belly-aching punk bands, later to be classified as 'political.' It's more than likely because the label 'political' sounds better than 'bitchy.'

When I hear a band full of kids who grew up in a nice middle class place like, say, Poway, bitching about government, drugs and how hard life is it makes me want to

wretch. Seriously, have you ever gone hungry for a day? Have you ever had your face kicked in by someone you looked at funny? Did someone stick that joint into your lips, hold a gun to your head and say, "Smoke?"

No, probably not.

It seemed, after listening to the album once, that that's all Agent 51 was. Their songs, riddled with lines like, "Take another boot to the brain, all your problems will still remain," and, "The divided states of America ... " sounded like rich kids bitching about problems they'd never had . Granted I don't know any of the guys in the band, or what they've been through, but seriously.

I realized after listening to the album several more times, and beginning to understand the words in context, that this was just a bunch of guys singing about what they knew. Pouring out their souls in song and taking their message to the world. This sincerity is what sets them apart from every other

garage band on my street and yours.

Any avid concert goer has probably seen Agent 51 either playing their own show, or opening for someone else. Any of them could tell you that the energy at an Agent 51 show is incredible, no matter how big or small the crowd. The band deserves definite congrats on their own unique sound and the great, catchy song writing. Who ever did all the musical layout for the album was great. The music draws you in from the very first song, the title track.

We busted the disc out while we were all working on this newspaper, and the rest of the night at least one> of us was mumbling, " .. red alert, • red alert... " nonstop. Once you he a it, you will be too.

Finally, all there is to say is tha~ the album is worth checking out the band is worth going to see and people who aren't really into the So-Cal scene will still really enjoy both. Fans will love everything Agent 51 has to give.

Two, or maybe three girls for every boy MOVIE REVIEW Movie:

"Wild Things"

Starring: Neve Campbell Denise Richards Matt Dillon

**** (out of five stars)

Brooke Davidoff Staff Writer

Have you ever fallen in love with your teacher? Ever wanted to sleep with your teacher? Have you ever wished your teacher would fall in

love with you? Ever wished your teacher would sleep with you?

In . Stephen Peters' movie "Wild Things," (directed

by John McNaughton) that's not only what these students want, it seems like everyone in town wants Mr. Lombardo (Matt Dillon) Throughout this movie, everyone and their mother ( I'm not kidding) wants to get with Dillon.

The movie starts off with the senior class of Blue Bay High School in Florida in an assembly on Sex Crimes given by two cops, Ray Duquette (Kevin Bacon) and Gloria Perez (Daphne Rubin-Vega).

The audience is then told by a male senior at the assembly (who is rather bored) that a sex crime is "not getting any," half of the student

body finds this humorous. The teachers and cops don't agree.

Suzie (Neve Campbell) and Kelly ( Denise Richards) start out the movie hating each other.

Campbell is the typical bad seed kind of kid with tattoos and with a not so friendly "I don't give a damn about you" attitude.

In one of the beginning scenes, Dillon is driv;ng Richards home.

They pass Campbell and the girls exchange a 'death to you' look. In the background you hear 'Why Can't We Be Friends' by Smash Mouth which the audience found rather humorous.

Richards, on the other hand, is beautiful. She dresses in a preppyish slutty way. One would never think that the two of them would

end up friends, or kinky lovers. The acting is great. Campbell and Richards play off of each other well and then the two of them play with Dillon.

I don't think that when the Beach Boys sang "Two Girls for Every Boy" they imagined people would take their song as advice. In the '90s not only is ~verything acceptable, but people these days are practically lining up to try stuff like this.

Wild Things contains murder, Bacon naked, threesome's. Oh, I almost forgot more sex and a few scandals. This movie has got something for everyone.

Once you get over your state of confusion, I think you will find that the unpredictability of the end makes it worth the effort.

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Suzie Toller, played by Neve Campbell, and Kelly Van Ryan, played

by Denise Richards get mixed up in murder, lust and revenge in• the Columbia Pictures release, "Wild Things."

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27, 1998

'98 season is Inake or break year for Padres

Comets try to bounce back; salvage seaso~ Erin Lewis Staff Writer

Men's volleyball coach Hugh Gerhardt has no choice.

If his team is going to lose, then he must try and find the silver lining.

"It hasn't been going too well," the first year head coach at Palomar said.

"But we really have gotten a little better every time out. And I definitely think we are improving," Gerhardt said.

The Comets record is 2-7 and the team is out of the Orange Coast Southern championships, but the coach remains optimistic that his team will turn the corner and start to play better in the teams remaining games.

"The players have been really motivated," Gerhardt said.

"We haven 't won many games, but the players work hard every practice and every game and that is all that I can ask for them to do," he added.

One of Palomar's top performers this season has been Steve Kerrin who is a blocker, and has played with Palomar for the past two years.

According to Gerhardt, Don Dea and Tom Coleman have also played well and are the top setters of the team. The two have been tremendous leaders for the young squad.

Even with these stand-out players, the team has not come close to the . expectations that Gerhardt had at the outset of the season.

Gerhardt knew that the Comets would have their work cut out for

right off the

Dodger deal could be a dog The unthinkable happened last week in Los Angeles. It rained cats and dogs, pigs flew, and Peter O'Malley sold the Dodgers.

With the sale, a 48-year chapter in Dodger history was completed. It began back in 1950 when Walter O'Malley, Peter's father, originally

Baseball Saturday, March 28 vs.

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them because they have such a short team, but he was hoping that his offense would be quicker thari their opponents. Which would translate into victories.

This hasn't been the case.

Even with all the losing the Comets have never given up,and remain a close knit group.

According to player Bryan Marcus, the Comets have underachieved but he has still enjoyed the experience. " It's been a lot of fun to be on the men's volleyball team.

"I get to have a good chal'Ienge every week, and I've really liked playing for the Comets despite our record," Marcus said.

Gerhardt has brought a ton of experience with him. He has two state championships to his credit in a nine-year coaching stay at Cuesta Community College in San Luis Obispo.

Along with experience, Gerhardt has also brought an enthusiastic style of coaching.

And he has loved every minute at Palomar even though his team has played below expectations and has such a poor standing.

"I've really enjoyed the students and the area," Gerhardt said of the team.

"Palomar has been a great place to coach and teach," he added.

The Comets have seven games remaining this season and would like to sweep them all, to try and assure a winning season.

The Comets' next game is tonight against El Camino College. The Comets will host the action at 7 p.m. acquired the team.

The sale, in and of itself, is not the end of the world for me. That had to happen sometime. What scares me is the Dodgers' new owner, none other than Rupert Murdoch, of Fox fame. The L.A. Dodgers, one of the most storied and historically appealing teams in baseball history, went corporate.

Bummer.

I can just picture what the atmosphere will be for those of us attending games at Dodger Stadium five years down the road. First of all, I won't be sitting in my usual sectionField Level, third baseline. No, I'll be sitting in the "View Level" (aptly named, since it's so high up the only landmark big enough to be visible that high up is the outfield grass).

Why there? Ticket prices will be so high I'll only be able to afford

for rich or for poore

Photos by Steve Marcotte I The Telescope

Bryan Marcus delivers a v1c1ous spike in game action against Santa Barbara City College. The Comets lost the March 13 duel.

Danny Salvatierra eats hardwood, but provides an excellent effort in the Comets match up with Santa Barbara City College.

view seats. Or, worse, the most I'll be able to afford is to pay for stadium parking and sit in my car, listening to the game on the radio.

Second, if I can afford tickets, the games won 't be at Dodger Stadium.

Corporate ownership means selling out tradition for bucks. Remember stadia of the past? You know, the Stick, the Murph, Joe Robbie? All gone, replaced with 3 Com, Qualcomm, and Pro Player.

So I'll need a high power telescope to watch games from Earth orbit at Fox Field at TeleComm Park. They'll probably find some way to get rid of Dodger Dogs, so there's one more tradition out the window.

That's the bad stuff. I am, by nature, optimistic, so I can see a few positives in this.

The first is that the new owner-

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ship has stated its commitment to resigning All -Star catcher Mike Piazza. Being new and rich, the cost of the new ownership doing so isn't really a problem. Piazza will be the highest paid player in baseball if they work out an agreement.

Also, there probably won 't be any major personnel changes. Bill Russell will still manage the team, and Vin Scully will still call the games on radio and television .

Finally, hopefully, Fox ownership will mean more Dodger games on TV. At least I' II be able to catch a few more televised games since I won't be able to afford going to as many.

I'm really not as upset as I originally thought I would be. But I sure am going to miss the nostalgia of rooting for a team with such a great family ownership tradition.

Softball Friday, March 27 vs.

Grossmont College 3 p.m. -Away Wednesday, April 1 vs.

Southwestern College 3 p.m.- Home

There is a different feel to the upcoming '98 baseball season.

It might be that the Padres are a definite contender.

And I have to admit that this is a strange feeling for us Friar fans. The years of knowing that our team is going to be good have been few and far between.

But there is more then just the excitement in the air. There is something else as well.

It seems that there is a do or die sense of urgency for the Padres this season.

They will be playing for much more than the National League West this year. They will be playing for a new stadium, which may signify whether or not the Padres have a future in San Diego.

Next November, the issue will be put to vote, and if you are a die hard fan, the outcome will be tremendously nerve wracking.

So the Padres have no choice.

If the team is a loser on the field, they will ultimately be a loser on the ballot.

That is why the Padres front office has done everything in its power to put a top-of-the-line team on the field this season.

The Padres have upped their payroll from $35 million to $45 million, and have made it clear that they will do whatever it takes to win this year.

As a fan I love the fact that the ownership is taking these steps, and with so much at stake, the Padres brass really had no choice.

If the Padres suck, the team will

have a struggle to win over the voters. A lot depends on what I call the bandwagon vote.

San Diego is notoriou.s for having fair-weather fans . If the Padres make baseball fun for those bandwagoneers, getting the nod on election day seems more likely.

So with all this in mind, the Padres went out and got the players that they will need.

And none bigger than the acquisition of Kevin Brown.

Brown gives the Padres' an ace toC.: carry the pitching staff. Brown can be depended on to win a good chunk of the games he starts, and set a bull dog example on the mound.

Other Padre hurlers such as Joey Hamilton, Andy Ashby and Trevor Hoffman seem poised to have big years as they should benefit from new pitching coach Dave Stewart's tutelage.

Tony Gwynn, Ken Caminiti and Steve Finley will carry the load offensively once again, and the Padres will need the trio to remain healthy through the dog days of summer.

Another aspect to this upcoming season is the age factor.

This group of veterans is coming toward the end of their careers.

Although the Gwynn's and Caminiti's still perform at a high level, their age is going in the wrong direction and they can't afford to have a wait until next year attitude.

The clock is ticking.

And it is not going to be a cake walk. Last season the Padres finsished last in what is considered one of the best divisions in baseball.

Their competition is loaded with talent. The Dodgers have great pitching as always, and the Rockies may have the most explosive lineup in the game.

With so much riding on every pitch, the '98 season promises to be the franchise's most strenuous ever.

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Athletic Director elected to wrestling hall of fan1e Dana Bellafaire Staff Writer

On March 12 Palomar Athletic Director John Woods was inducted into the NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall Of Fame.

Woods, who is a former wrestling coach at Palomar College, was also a national wrestling champion as a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

"I'm very humbled by the award," Woods said.

"It truly is a honor."

John Woods During his Athletic Director 16 -y ear tenure as Palomar 's wrestling coach, Woods compiled a 179- 19-3 record.

He led Palomar to the California community college championship five times, and was community

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coach of the year four times, as he guided 11 wrestlers to state champions and 51 wrestlers to AllAmerican status.

Woods, who wrestled in the 167pound weight class, grew up in Visala, California which is very sports-oriented.

Cal Poly, however, is where Woods made a name for himself.

He was a key component of what formed into a wrestling dynasty at Cal Poly, where he won the Division II state championship in 1969, and was the Division I runner up that same year.

According to former Cal Poly head wrestling coach Vaughan Hitchcock, Woods was a dominant wrestler in that era.

"In terms of his competiveness, intensity and focus, John would rank among two or three of the top wrestlers I've ever had. And I have had a lot of them," Hitchcock was quoted as saying in the Visalia , Times-Delta.

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