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FRIDAY, APRIL

24, 1998

PALOMAR COLLEGE

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Pipe break shuts down Palomar Jessica Gleason Co-Editor in Chief

Students found plentiful parking spaces and empty classrooms when they arrived on Thursday morning.

A break in the campus main water line left the college without water and resulted in cancelation of all Thursday classes.

According to Kelley HudsonMaclsaac, manager of facility planning, the pipe broke at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Macisaac said they thought the problem had been fixed overnight but when they turned the system back on this morning it broke again. "They're still working on it now," she said. "They're covered head to toe in mud but they're still working."

Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations prohibit Palomar employees from working when there is no water. Not to mention, said Macisaac, that the school can't have thousands of students on campus without operational bathroom facilities.

Director of Facilities Mike Ellis said they are working on locating repair parts and stabilizing trenches. "We repaired it but we are dealing with 40-ycar-old pipes," he said. "These lines were put in in the '50s and they arc detioriating."

Although it was anticipated that the actual repairs will be completed by late Thursday, night classes were still canceled. Ellis said even after the pipe is fixed it takes about two hours to bring the campus back on line and operational.

Students continue to arrive Thursday ready for classes only to find cancelation notices posted on classroom doors and around campus. "I thought it was a Phil Plash I The Telescope hoax," said student Tanya Goldstone.

Jesus Lopez, a plumber from the college's Facilities Department, uses a "All I saw was a handwritten sign and I Bobcat to search through a pool of muddy water that erupted from a broken didn't think that was a good excuse for water main gasket Wednesday evening. The broken gasket left the campus my teacher-we had a test." without water, forcing the cancelation of all classes on Thursday.

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Jessica Gleason Co-Editor in Chief

Earth Day events may have been officially canceled on Palomar's campus but two of the college's clubs decided to take matters into their own hands and show appreciation to the Earth in their own way April 22.

Up until this year Palomar's clubs joined forces under the Inter-ClubCouncil to hold annual Earth Day events featuring live music, cultural dancing, various venders and food.

However, due to lack of club support and limited ICC leadership efforts, this year's official day to thank the Earth was left up to independent efforts by Club Success and the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOpS) Club.

Although the two c lubs didn't work together they both choose a similar way to spread the environmental word to students- through plants.

Club Success members planted a Japanese Silver tree in the Arboretum and EOPS sold various plants to students in the Student Union.

"We want to make a tatement abo ut the importance of the environment in our

lives," said Club Success Adviser John Dise during the planting ceremony. The tree was donated by Brigg Tree Co. and Wholesale Nursery while loca l public defender Genaro Lara, a frequent Club Success supporter, donated money for a plaque to commemorate the event.

"We wanted people to have the opportunity to have a plant since plants are what give us life," said EOPS Club President James Tellez.

Although he was disappointed by the canceled Earth Day events and resulting lack of turnout, Tellez feels that the sale was a good contribution to EOPS' annual fundraising. The money earned helps the c lub throw a Christmas party for underprivileged chi ldren.

"EOPS is still going strong, even though other clubs may not be," said Tellez. "I feel that if we are going to do something we should be faithful and do it no matter what."

-Illustration by Pam Winters - Additional reporting by Dustin Schwindt

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FallASG nominees hold press conference in SU year," Murillo-Colton said. "As student government treasurer, I made the ASG accountable for their finances and made sure funds are used responsibly for stu"Students first" was the common theme dents." When asked about her leadership as candidates for the fall Associated Student experience, Murillo-Colton simply stated, Government positions spoke to the students "I am a mother of fo ur daughters. What · in an open forum on April 22. Each candimore do you need'l That shows that I can date approached a set-up microphone in the maintain their needs and mine while going Student Union to share their personal to school-to serve the students." strengths and reasons for running for office.

Erica Olvera, the current ASG president, Elections will be held April 29 and 30 in was present to make a brief case for her the Student Union from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. reelection. "I never let personal feelings get Xavier Corona, current ASG vice presiinvolved with ·my position, " Olvera said. dent of state affairs and one of the four canOlvera said that she felt she has been a good didates for president, was first to speak to leader because she has been followed. the students. "Student representation is my The two, vice president of state affairs dedication," Corona said. Corona talked candidates discussed how they would work about his involvement in the ASG during for students. Marisol Felix-Marquez said, "I the last two years listing his experience as a · will study policies that will affect Palomar representative to California Student and inform the students." Mary Paulet Association of Community Colleges talked about her past experience with lob(CalSACC) and as a member of the board of bying for the college as well as her future directors of American Student Association goals. "I will do my best to make sure stuof Community Colleges (ASACC) as some dent concerns are heard on and off campus," Paulet said. of his qualifications for the position.

Tom Chambers, current ASG executive One of the other highly contested posivice president, gave his experience with the tions, vice president of social events, was ASG as well as past experience with high represented on stage by three candidates. school student government as qualifications Elaine James, the current vice president of for his candidacy for president. Chambers social events, made her case for reelection also made a point to stress his commitment by simply asking the crowd if they liked the to the students. "The ASG exists to serve the events during the past year. students, not the members of the ASG," Humberto Tamayo and Michelle Raisor Chambers said. were the two candidates looking to unseat Loretta Murillo-Colton , current ASG James next year. Tamayo gave loyalty and treasurer and candidate for pres ident, responsibility as some of his qualifications stressed her commitment and concern for for the position. students, in addition to stating her qualificaRaisor talked about her outgoing nature tions. ''I'm not afraid to voice the needs of and said that students would always come - - --the students-and I've proven tliat this pasi - first. --

Dustin Schwindt

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New Center plans underway Beatriz Banuelos

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The approval process to build a Southern Education Center in Poway, which will focus on high technology and Internet classes, is underway.

According to Dean Michael Rourke, mathematics and the natural and health science, "The facility could be a multiple learning center offering high technology, video applications, engineering, animation, and Internet classes." Internet classes would add an immediate daytime presence in the Poway community.

A committee made up of Palomar faculty members bas been collaborating and brain storming to develop a letter of intent to submit to the state chancellor's office and CPEC (California Post-Secondary Education Commission) for approvaL Funding for this newest of Palomar's education center would come from redevelopment money and private fundraising through The Palomar Co11ege Foundation.

According to the Facilities Department, Palomar College has control of over $6 million of redevelopment money for the

city of Poway. Redevelopment money comes from agreements made with· surrounding cities. The cities agree to give the school a certain percentage of money for redevelopment that occurs in the city.

As of now the only stand-alone center Palomar has is the Escondido Center.

Seven other centers are housed in schools or other government facilities.

The importance of an independent or "recognized" center is the eligibility it will have for state maintenance and operation funds for buildings, grounds and capital outlet fund to do remodeling and building. If proposals. are accepted and completed the Poway locaticn would become a recognized center.

Originally there were 10 sites chosen for the Southern Education Center. Once the site is finalized. purchased and the funding is approved, the next step is to develop a master plan. The master plan is then sent to the t<hancellor's office for a final approval.

Dean Rourke said, "We are moving forward with the projects but additional participation from faculty is needed."

Nearly $100,000 in parking fines issued by Campus Security Natalie Petrovic Sttl{j' Writer

We've all gotten them and cursed o urselves after it was too late. An "F'' in Chemistry? No, we're talking <_~bout a parking ticket.

Citations are issued for inadequately displaying a permit, or not having one at all.

The overall fine for parking tickets is $20, however the highest fine is $275 for parking in a disabled spot.

In 1997, Palomar's Campus Security issued 4,750 parking tickets to delinquent parkers. Since the minimum fine for any violation is $20, it is estimated that the 4,750 tickets issued last year could have brought in at least $95,000.

T he revenues collected from tickets and parking permits go into two restricted accounts held by Campus Security.

One account funds the payroll of Campus Security, the other pays for things like repairs, operating fees, materials, printing

and postage.

The number of parking citatio ns issued varie~ from month to month. In February 308 tickets were issued on the main campus compared to the 33 c ited in January. Ninetynine tickets were issued in December of '97 compared to the 556 tickets handed out in November.

According to Campus Security Secretary Patty Ward, 778 tickets were issued in October because parking violations are more frequent at the beginning of the semester.

If citations aren ' t paid within 2 1 days they are sent to a collection agency for processing and sending notices out to those who haven't paid.

If, after 15 days a citation sti ll isn't paid a $10 late fee is added to the fine. DMV holds can be placed on vehicles if the parking ticket goes unpaid further and this wi ll prevent the registration of the vehicle until a ll outstanding fines arc paid.

The most popular violation tickets are

issued for failure to display a valid permit, taking thi s into consideration, Campus Security will dismiss one student per calendar year, but only for that violation.

A Parking C itation Appeal form can be picked up from Campus Patrol, if filled out and returned within five days the appeal form will then go to an internal reviewing committee consisting of students, staff and faculty who will read both the appeal form and the officer's explanation and decide if an appeal should be granted. If they deny the appeal at that point a request for an Administrative Review can be made, however the value of the citation and any penalties must be paid before the process will go any further. A $ 13 or $23 fee will have to be paid depending on if the student wants to write out an appeal or have a personal conference with the San Diego Mediq_tion Center. If the Center also denies the request, the last step would be to appeal to the San Diego Municipal Court which would cost an additional $25.

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IN BRIEF Science posters to be displayed The science department of Palomar is holding a poster presentation for students involved in the Integrated General Education Science Curriculum (IGESC) in three different sessions April 27 and April 30.

Students taking classes in several different science classes will prese~t research they have done around the theme "The International Year of the Ocean." In addition to displaying their posters, students will discuss the work they have done with other students. This will imitate work done by professional scientists while discussing their work with their colleagues.

The first session will be held April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The second session will be held April 30 from I :30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The final session will be April 30 as well at 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m.

For inf01mation on the theme, the web site can be located at www.epa.gov/OWOW/oceans/yoto /info.html.

For more information, contact Patricia Deen at (760)744-1 I 50, Ext. 2519

- Melody Cruz Campus Beat Editor

Annual student art exhibition The Palomar College Art and Photography Program is having their yearly exhibition April 24 to May 15 at the Boehm Gallery.

Over 200 works will be on exhibit, chosen from work submitted by students over the past year.

The works cover 14 categories, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, graphic design, ceramics and glassblowing.

The Boehm Gallery is located in the D-building, west of the admissions office.

Admission is free and is open to the public.

The gallery's hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday hours are I 0 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday the hours are I 0 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed Sunday and school holidays.

There will be an opening reception and open house April 24 at 5 p.m. through 8 p.m.

For more information, call (760) 744- 1150, Ext. 2150.

-Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer

Scholarships still available The Naomi Brack Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for the associates degree in nursing program.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and be a participant in the Student Nurse Association. Students must submit donor application, two letters of reference from nursing instructors and a statement.

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Students must also submit a transcript that is due July I .

Also, the Nchea Essay Contest is going on and the grand prize winner could win $250, and second place is $100. Contestants must write a essay answering the question "What do you require from your education that will allow you to contribute to your community?" Essays are due

by May I. Another scholarship being offered is the World Studio Scholarships for disadvantaged and ethnic minority students who study in the field of fine or commercial arts, design or architecture.

Applicants must have information signed by a financial aid advisor, prior to mailing the packet and it is due May 5.

-Erin Lewis Staff Writer

Oceanography lecture series As part of the oceanography program's continuing lecture series, two speakers are scheduled to give presentations April 29 and May 6.

Anthony Wise, an oceanography lab teaching assistant, will give a presentation titled "A Modern-Day Columbus Voyage."

Previously he had signed on as a crew member on a replica of the ship Columbus once used. He finished a 5,000 mi le, six-month voyage and will show slides and talk about what it was like to be aboard the replica.

Come and Jearn some modernday history Wednesday April 29 at 3:00p.m. in room ES-19.

Amberly DeLaurentis, also in oceanography and marine biology, will host a talk titled "Pinnipeds of the California Coastline."

The focus of her discussion will be the California sea lion, the harbor seal, and the northern elephant seal all of which can be seen in the coastal San Diego area.

The talk will be held Wednesday, May 6 at 3:00p.m. in room ES- 19 .

Both presentations are free of charge and the public is welcome.

For more information, call (760) 744- 1150, Ext. 2734.

- Jeremy Hier Staff Writer

Strategies for medical students Students can learn strategies for applying to various medical fields, such as being a dentist, physician, physician assistant or veterinarian , at a free seminar on Friday, May I at 2 p.m. in room ES-1 0.

The Palomar College PreMedical Society is sponsoring the seminar. Students can also get information about scholarships, volunteering and a field trip to the School of Medicine at University of California, San Diego.

For more information, e-mail: premedical@ hotmail.com.

- Melody Cruz Campus Beat Editor

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Guitarist Jonathan Hallsted (L) leads Andrew Kroeger (R) and other fellow members of the Calvary Collegiate Fellowship (CCF) in song Wednesday. The group meets every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. and every Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. under the Clock Tower.

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PATROL BLOTTER PETTY THEFT- On April 14 at 2:50p.m. a student had a rainbow mag net stolen from the rear of his vehicle by an unknown suspect.

STRUCTURE BURGLARY - Between unknown dates and times the PA building was burglarized by unknown suspects.

F.Y.INFO SUMMER 1998 REGISTRATION - Return intent to register card to Admissions by May 22 to receive a PAR appointment. Class schedules are available May 4 and can be picked up in Admissions.

Students who returned intent cards by April 23 will be mailed PAR appointments and class schedules April 30. On-campus registration from June 15 through June 19 will be held in the Admissions office not the Student Union.

SUMMER 1998 GRADUATION - For AA's and CA's deadline to apply is July 1. There is no deadline for California State University and General Education and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum applications.

FALL 1998 REGISTRATION - Return intent card to Admi sions

by June 25 to receive PAR appointment and class schedule by mai l.

These will be mailed July 7.

DROPPING A CLASS - No drops are allowed during this period.

An evaluative grade (A, B, C, D,F) or an "I" must be given. Fees for dropped Spring classes will be applied to new classes added through May only.

SPRING SEMESTER GRADES - Spring grades will be available June 15.

FINAL EXAMS - Final exams will be held the week of May 15 through May 22.

FINANCIAL AID - Deadline for priority fall applications is May 2 I. Applications must be completed in full by this date.

CAMPUS CALENDER ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) - Meetings are held on Fridays from I p.m. to 2 p.m. in room SU-31.

ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA - Meetings will be held every other Wednesday at noon in room SU-22. ¡ , CALVARY COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP- Meetings are held on Wednesdays from noon to I p.m. and Thursdays at II :45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meetings will be held by the Clock Tower.

EOPS CLUB - Meetings will be held on May I and May I 5 at I p.m. in room TCA-1 in the conference room.

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

MOVIMIENTO ESTUDIANTIL CHICANO de AZTLAN (MECHA) - Meetings are held Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in room SU- 17.

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 I p.m. until 2 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 II :30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room SU- 18.

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

PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY - The last meeting of the semester will be held at 2 p.m. in room ES- 10 on May I. RESUME WORKSHOPS - Workshops will be held April 24 in the Counseling Center Conference Room at 12:30 p.m. to I :30 p.m.

STUDENT SUPPORT CLUB - Meetings are on Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to I p.m. and will meet in room SU-31.

THEATER GUILD - Meetings are held Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. until I p.m. at the coffeeshop in the performing arts courtyard.

Speak Out!

Do you think the Padres should get their own ballpark?

David Ebright Criminal Justice

Carrie Chase Undecided

William Velasquez Engineering

Jennifer Schultz Costume Design

Derrick Johnson Human Re~ources

Chris Jow Undecided

" Yes, because they shouldn ' t have those football guys playing on the field . They need one all to themselves."

" No because they sho uld be grateful with what they have. They can share it.

They don't need their own."

" I don't know too much about baseball, but I don 't think they should because those g uys are making a lot of money from the public."

" Yes they should because people should be encouraged to watch baseball because it is a very good sport."

" I think Qualcomm is a more than adequate facility. Sometimes it's best to leave things as they are."

" Yes they do because other teams have their own ballparks. They need facilities just for baseball."

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1VRE Generation 2001 can say 'remember when' Jessica Long Feature Editor

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No doubt Generation has its hands full with all the crime, drugs and poverty in this world.

Much of the good and bad variables generation 200 l has to work with can be attributed to the triumphs and follies of generations past.

They weren't around for the shot heard 'round the world and they don't remember where they were when Kennedy was shot because, well, they had yet to be conceived.

But, as members of Generation 2001 look back, they know they too have had their share of monumental events to tell their children about as their children learn about them in their history classes.

To date, in the lifetime of Generation 2001 there has been a presidential assassination attempt, a recession, the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger carrying the first civilian into space, the very first Miss America to be a person of color and the scandal she went through when judged on her morality, Desert Shield and later Desert Stom1, the Los Angeles Riots that gave new meaning to the phrase "Honey, get the camera," the O.J. Simpson trial that dominated the media and late night television's monologues forever and the Oklahoma City bombing, a tragedy that, unfortunately, reminded people of the fact that the world isn't as safe as they'd like to believe it is.

Not all the events that will be in the history books are bad, though.

Generation 2001 has seen its share of positive happenings that should make them proud.

For example, the Cold War came to an end, the Berlin Wall collapsed, Hands Across America took place in a unifying effort to fight hunger, singers and songwriters got together and produced one of the most heartfelt moments in the music world with 'We Are the World." Technology flurioused at an unprecedented pace allowing for all sorts of educational and medical advancements such as DNA research and testing. Olympic heroes keep American pride alive and well, a black man as well as a woman both were able to run during a presidential election even though they didn't get elected the fact that they were able to run is something that says a lot about progress. An entire nation cheered as Baby Jessica was pulled from a drain pipe, saved by the efforts of countless individuals working together as one.

And when the children of Generation 2001 come home with their latest fashions and crazes, the parents will have to be flexible.

After all, they have seen nearly the entire spectrum of mainstream culture. Everything from punk to pop to funk to alternative has worked its way into American culture.

Remember the fad where girls hairsprayed their bangs high and wore three different socks each a different color at once. And guys rolled their pants legs in some strange way that never did make sense. Denim overalls were only cool if the straps were left dangling on either side if not both . Of course, pastels were in along with big jewelry and lots of it.

Regardless of how good or bad times have been, everything has collectively shaped the realities of today and in many ways set up the ground work for tomorrow when Generation 2001 will be saying 'remember when.'

Survey identifies character of 2001 Jessica Long Feature Ediror

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alk of the new millennium began to buzz decades ago with warnings and prediction s uch as life on Mars and the end of the world as we know it. But as the 20th century winds to an end, the responsibilities of the turn o f the century are being placed upon . the shoulders of the latest age to be labeled- Generation 200 I .

Generation 200 I has been dubbed those people born in the late 70s. Ideally, Generation 200 I wi II be in their '20s for the first decade of the new millennium.

They will also be establishing their place in America's work force and shape any changes in morality.

John Noah, Palomar student and member of Generation 2001, said, "I think it's kind of cool to be at the turn of the century. It's like a privilege even if there is a lot of pressure."

A survey commissioned by Northwest Mutual Life Insurance Company and conducted by Louis Harris and Associates polled 2,00 I college students across the country from l 0 I d ifferent colleges and universities about everything from religion to careers to winning the lottery.

Demographics show that 75 percent of Generation 200 I are white, I I percent are black and 12 percent are Asian, Pacific

polled, include overall technological developmen ts, better career oppo rtunities, increasedltolerancc for divers ity and greater freedom to choose.

The most harmful di sadvantages to Generation 200 I a re crime/violence, drug abuse, AIDS/HIV, problems associated with Internet and decaying environment.

Again, race played little part in the outcome of student 's responses.

Religio n was found to be a major part of Generation 2001's li ves. Nearly nine out of 10 (89 percent) students believe in a god and three-fourth believe their is life after death.

However, only 68 percent of the students claimed to attend relig ious services. And of that 68 percent most confessed to only occasionally attending for days like Easter and Christmas Eve. In the future, the overall majority of students feel that their religious practices will stay the same. Yet, a large percent of the black students polled believe that religion will become more important to them as they get older.

When it comes to respect, the majority of students chose hones ty to be the most admirable quality. Dedication and motivation were the second and third mos t admirable attribute.

Mothers are slightly more respected than fathers. Students who said they respected both their mother ans father evenly only

Islander or Native American. Just under 8 percent are H ispanic.

Women of Generation 200 I also outnumber the me n being 53 percent of the population while men make up 47 percent.

Of all the students polled, 44 percent believe that Generation 200 I is special and unique. This is opposed to the 55 percent that say their generation is no different from pa t generations.

However, the poll did find that women and minorities were twice as likely as white males to see their generation as special.

Christina Kox , member o f Generation 200 I , said, "Our generation has evolved from the struggles made prior to us. We are definitely special."

When the students polled were asked more specifically about their parent's generation, 57 percent agreed that Generation 200 I is different particularly because of changes in values a nd lifestyle choices.

Generation 200 I was found to trust the moral integrity and hones ty of their grandparent's generation above their parent's and their own.

Only I 9 percent trust Generation X's moral integrity. That is slightly less then the 25 percent that trust their own generation.

Race was found to have very little influence on how students answered questions on moral integrity and honesty.

Advantages for Generation 200 I over pass generations, according to the students

represented 8 percent.

Despite Generation 200 I 's admiration and respect for their parents, 62 percent said they do not want to follow in their parents' foot teps, especially where their career fields are concerned.

What appeals most to Generation 200 I about a career is having idealistic and committed co-workers. Very few believe a high salary will bring career success.

Overall, 30 percent of men believe money can buy happiness while 19 percent of women felt the same.

When politics came up in the survey questions, students polled are optimistic that there will be a person of color to become President in their lifetime. In fact, 72 percent said they would vote without consideration ·for race if given the option to do so.

A female candidate, however, according to 42 percent of Generation 200 I is somewhat likely to actually be elected into office.

"It's not really fair but I don't think this country could handle a woman president.

The stereotype that a man should be in charge is just too strong," said Noah. · Just for fun, the survey asked students, hypothetically, what they would do if they won a million dollars." The majority was quick to say that they would immediately take off on a trip. Just 1 percent said they would be smart and get themselves out of debt before going crazy with the money.

Faults in education system rank top priority Summer Murphy

Generation 2001 is very concerned about:

Staff Writer

It's called "Generation 200 I : A survey of the First College Graduating Class of the New Millennium." This study provides the first bona fide glimpse into what 's going on in the hearts and minds of this newly named generation.

T he survey of 2,001 college fresh men fo und that the Amer i can educat io n system a t the top of the list as the number o ne most important -Deanna L. Tillisch issues their Director of Generation ge neration 2001 survey is facing.

Many students also further commented that fi x ing the state of the public's education system is everyone's responsibility.

Other issues cited include crime and violence, environme nt, di sease, the economy and the least concern was the global political upheaval.

Deanna L. Tillisch , director of the Generati on 200 I study stated "Look at the top line results of the survey and what immediately comes to mind is a certain 'sense and sensibility ' about this group- a wel l-balanced education by the Generati on 200 I stude nts may have bee influenced by their own experie nces with the system."

Only one in four o f the stude nts s urveyed feel the education they rece ived in high school full y prepared them for college, whi le one in five claim that their high school education left them unprepared.

Although the percentages are hig h, 42 percent still plan to further their education after graduating fro m college.

Ironically, students think that hi gher level education institutions such as colleges and universities are far more acceptable than K- 12 public education .

To Palomar student, Sonia Robles, the decaying environ ment should be the generations main concern.

According to Robles, "The environme nt worries me most. We and the generations before us let it go to hell in a hand basket. " Another aspect of the survey regarding

"Look at the top line results of the survey and what immediately comes to mind is a certain 'sense and sensibility' about this group. "

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the future is financial security. Students were asked various questions about savi ng bonds, IRAs and other s uch assents.

Generation 200 1 deems home ownership as very importan t to build financ ial security with 8 1 percent. Life insurance foll ows with 74 percent.

While realizing the importance to their futures, several Generation 200 I stude nts do not consider themselves very knowledgeable on the s ubj ects at all.

Popular plans like a 40 I (k) rank highest among fin ancial vehicles along with profit sharing and IRAs. A ll with which, however, this generation is not familiar at all with financal issues.

But a majority are somewhat knowledgeable on stocks, bonds and mutual funds, less than a third believe they are important as vehicles for their financial security.

"If I don't start planning now, I know I won 't have anyt hing for the future," said Robles.

"O n one hand, the sens ibiliti es of Generation 200 I students appear to be alive with idealism , optimism and a vision of a perfect world, said Tillisch. "One the other hand, this a lso appears to be a w.ell-grounded group that's not so blindly idealistic or

optimi stic as to deny the realities of life or that there are challenges and issues to face."

In addition to investigating the concerns and priorities Generation 200 I have on their minds, the study discovered some basic information abo ut the attitudes and goals of the upcoming grad ua tes.

When students were asked how like ly they were to get involved with the act of actual ly making change for American society, 94 percent said they expect to participate at least by voting if not also by volunteering their time for humanitarian causes.

If the time comes where Uncle Sam says he needs your he lp, 78 percen t of the men polled said they would be wi lling to figh t for their country. Slightly less women felt they would be able to fight with 69 percent saying they would.

However, when broken down into race the majority of black students said they would not figh t with just under 50 percent saying they would. "Wh ile the majority of• this group feel the country is generally headed in the right direction, there still are a sign ificant number of Generation 200 I students who believe we're headed the wrong way. " Til lisch says.

For now, though, Till ish said the students

who participated in this very first survey are "extremely m otivated towards reali zing their hopes and aspirations ."

1 The survey was based on 25-minute tele- 1 phone interviews with a natio nwide crosssection of the students selected.

It was designed to produce a properly representative sample of students by geographic region, enrollment and by school affil iation: public or private.

In theory, with a sample of this size, there is 95 percent certainty that the results have a statistical precision of plus or minus 2 percentage points of what they would be had the entire freshmen class been polled.

The company that commissioned the survey, Northwestern Mutual Li fe Insurance are using the survey as part of a college recruiting effort. " We plan to do future studies of this and possibly other groups that make up Generation 200 !." Tillisch stated. "In fac t, 89 percent of the 200 1 students we interviewed indicated they'd be wil ling to participate in the further studies dow n the road, for example upon their graduation from college in the year 2001 . It' ll be interesting then to hear if they're still thinking the same way as now."

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Generation found to be in the 'family way' Janise De Leon Srafl· Writer

The year 2001 is the era of advanced technology, a bright future to look forward to and a new generation of parents looking " forward to marriage and large families.

Thoughts and ideas about marriage and relationships were gathered from a study called "Generation 2001: A Survey of the First College Graduating Class of the New Millennium."

According to Deanna L. Tillisch, director of the Generation 2001 study, Generation '200 I has spent its formative years observing examples set by three generations ahead of them.

"At 18," Tillisch continued, "they are distinguishable as among the front line· of our nation's newest generation -- a group that has spent its formative years observing, for better or worse, set by three generations ' before them: GenXers, Baby Boomers and Matures.

Everything from strict religious ties to hippie love to yuppie career juggling has been done.

"We think the occasion of the new century and new millennium is ideal for iden.tify- ing and studying this particuliar genera"' tion," Tillisch said.

Nearly all (96 percent) of students participating in the survey are intent on getting married someday in the future.

The average age that the students surveyed plan to get married is 26.

A significant 91 percent also to have an . average of three children or more.

"Three children are okay. I think it would be difficult to financially support more than three," said Palomar student,

Jean Winchell.

"I think supporting any number of children is a matter of having enough love to give to your kids, " Jennifer Olson said, also a Palomar student.

"In their personal lives," said Tillisch, "Generation 2001 students realize it's probably going to take two incomes and long hours on the job to make ends meet but that's a sacrifice they ' re willing to make."

When asked what the key to a happy and fulfilling life was, 77 percent of students polled agreed that having close family ties is the most important. Only I percent strong}y disagreed with that sentiment.

Political party affiliation did not affect how students answered questions about family importance.

Although, students who listed themselves as Republicans were far less likely to say that divorce, pre-marital sex and living together out of wedlock are okay.

Although, the overall majority of men and women believe that divorce is an acceptable means to ending an unhappy marriage and living together out of wedlock is totally acceptable.

However, most of the students said they personally would not want to live together with their significant other if they were not married or "officially" engaged.

For now, Tillisch said the students who participated in this very first Generation 2001 survey are "extremely motivated toward realizing their hopes and aspirations for a bright future for themselves and for America. Already, they have established specific goals for themselves to follow and they're truly confident they'll be able to afford the kinds of lifestyles in which they were raised."

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When the 1970s were drawing to a close, The Bee Gees were at the top of the charts.

Led Zeppelin just broke up. The drummer dies or something.

That is how someone of Generation 200 I might describe the music scene. After all, they deserve a break, Generation 200 I members were just kids. Their late '70s to mid '80s experience consisted of playing in sandboxes and going through puberty. Not necessarily in that order.

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it would be a lie. Bands like Air Supply, Blondie, the resurgence of the Beach Boys, Culture Club, Huey Lewis and the News, Prince (when he was still Prince), Olivia Newton John and Rod Stewart can still be remembered for their sounds and attitudes.

These weren't exactly repressed people.

Perhaps their attitude was wishful thinking, hoping that things would improve.

Incredibly enough things did improve.

The economy began to swell. It seemed that for a brief moment the state of the world and the music of the world were in sync.

All the while the underground scene was growing. Bands like The Cure, The Smiths, Depeche Mode and Oingo Boingo were gaining strength and a following.

Incredibly enough, these bands would outlive the mainstream "pop" scene, only to fall victim to the late '80s alternative/punk scene.

Bands with roots in the '80s-underground would go on to be the foundation of early '90s music. Among these are Operation Ivy, Bad Religion, Metalliea and Guns 'N' Roses. All of whom went on to perform and lay the roots which shaped music as we know it today.

In all fairness, "pop" didn't really die with the end of the '80s, it just changed into the forms known now. Artists like Madonna, Belinda Carlisle, Duran Duran, George Michael and many others from the '80s are still around.

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Comet attack keeps on blasting • Men's baseball team continues hot streak, beating Mesa College 13-3 Richardson Miron Sports Editor

The men's baseball teams strategy is as old fashioned as they come.

Use solid pitching, good defense, and timely hitting, and watch the W's start to pile up.

The Comets' used these three tactics, to go along with five San Diego Mesa errors in a 11-3 romp of their division rival in last week's April 16 match up.

The victory took the Comets record to 21-6, which kept them two games ahead of second place Southwestern, which has been chasing the Comets all season long.

The game was highlighted by starting pitcher Pat Edwards, who threw eight strong innings, while only giving up two earned runs and striking out eight.

The Sacramento state-bound Edwards didn't have his A game, but managed to win his sixth outing in seven tries rhis season.

"Early on I was kind of cold," Edwards said, "but as the game went on I ki nd of got my rhythm ·and made some good pitches."

Comet catcher Nick Herz, who had two hits on the game, could tell that Edwards was struggling in the early innings.

"Pat didn't really have his best stuff today, even though he had a lot of strikeouts," Herz said. "But he did a good job of battling, and came out on top.

"We played well behind him, and Pat did a good job of keeping the ball in good locations when he had too," he added.

Edwards, whose fastball can

reach 86-88 mph, contributes a major portion of his personal success this season to the team that is playing behind him.

"Whenever you get the kind of run support that I've been getting, and that I got today, you're going to be happy," Edwards said.

"The biggest thing for me on the mound is to hit my spots and keep the ball on the ground.

"And this team will score runs for me," he added.

The Comets carried a three-run lead to the sixth inning, but broke it open with five runs in their half of the seventh.

With runners on first and second, Comet second baseman Chris Jaw laid down a perfect bunt, that the San Diego Mesa third baseman bobbled and then threw away which allowed both runners to score.

Jaw went to third on the error, and then scored on a sacrifice fly by team leading hitter Gary Templeton.

Outfielder Kyle Albright followed with his second double of the game, and scored on a single by shortstop Carlos Fletes.

San Diego Mesa then made a pitching change, which didn't put out the fire.

First baseman Dave Anderson took advantage of the new Mesa pitcher, by hitting a 2-0 fastball over the left field fence for his sixth homerun of the season. The bomb drove Fletes in, taking the score to 11-3, which iced the victory.

After a scoreless eighth, Palomar head coach Bob Vetter brought Kevin Raines in, who pitched a perfect ninth, instead of givi ng Edwards a shot at his second com-

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(Right) Catcher Nick Herz hits a deep fly in the Comets 13-3 win over San Diego .Mesa College. Herz is currently hitting .350 on the season. (Below) The Comets come out of the dugout to congratulate Bobby Koba and Gary Templeton after the scoring the games first two runs.

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'This.was a good win.

I'm really happy with how this team is playing right now" Pat Edwards Comet Pitcher plete game.

Edwards was happy with the outing, however.

"This was a good win 1" Edwards said. ''I'm really happy with how this team is playi ng right now."

Pitcher Darrel Berek will get the nod tomorrow, when the Comets host their division rival Imperial Valley College at noon.

Football team transfers 17 players Mike Stevens Staff Writer

Out of 23 sophomores on the Palomar football team, 17 of them will be transferring to a four-year university next season with full ride scholarships.

This is an impressive total, especially due to the fact that the Comets did not have a particularly good season (6-5), which is normally a more reliable indicator of just how succesful a team was in the transfer market.

Officials at the Athletic Department credit this to their first rate academic advisement what they call, "success management".

"Compared to other years, 17 out of 23 is a significantly high percentage, Athletic Director John Woods

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"Typically football transfers between 65 and 70 percent of their players.

"What is most impressive is that we did it with a six and five record this season, which is a real credit to our staff and academic advisement people," he said.

One thing that definitely helped was the implementation of a recruiting director.

Former player and current wide receivers coach Thorn Kaumeyer has this job, which involves monitoring players' academics, and creating a file for every sophomore on the team.

With the present filing system, when a four year program contacts Palomar and requests background on a player they are interested in , a

"What i~ impressive is that we did it with a six and five record this season, which is a real credit to our staff and academic advisement people."

John Woods Athletic Director file can be immediately faxed, rather than waiting for the coach to "get around to it."

A quick response is crucial in this situation because if another school responds firs t, that spot may be taken up and all other considerations for that positi on will be

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"For many players, scholarships are the only mechanism they have to pay for college. Without that resource, transfer would be financially impossible," said Kaumeyer.

Kaumeyer believes that unlike other schoo ls, Palomar doesn ' t count walk-on transfers, whi ch inflate schools numbers and glitz up their program.

"We don't count walk-o ns as scholarships," said Kaumeyer.

"Mount Sac won the national championship and they only transferred five players."

Woods couldn't be happier with how Palomars system is working.

"The pre-planning for transfer is really helping our kids," he said.

The 17 players are not fleeing to no-name schools either.

Matt O ' Neal, who was a first team All-American, will be playing center at Oklahoma.

Offensive guard Salofi Nua will play at Florida A&M, and his buddy in the trenches, Pita Elisara will likely start at offensive guard at Indiana University.

Offensive guard Ted Printy will stay in town, taking his game to San Diego State.

Running backs Walter Wright and Marvin Morris will be attending Montana State this seaon.

"It's really fun when you see an athlete come through in the end," Kaumeyer said.

Another aspect is that 15 of the 17 transferring players completed their A.A. degree in two years. The average Palomar student takes five years to get the same degree.

I swear I've been watching the Padres games the last couple of wee.ks, but something strange has been happening.

Something that makes me wonder if I'm really watching the Padres.

No, it isn 't the Padres scorching 14-3 start that I'm shocked about. It is the miraculous hitting of Ieftfielder Greg Vaughn.

Well, it isn't really miraculous that a major league ball player who is making $5 million a year, is finally hitting his weight with runners in scoring position.

But with our $5 million player, you can call it a tiny miracle.

I have to admit that I've been one of the many Vaughn bashers. But if he can continue this trend, I may have to eat crow.

I'm going to refrain, however, from getting too stoked on this guy just yet.

I mean, I' ve seen this guy hit a deep fly ball to the deepest part of the infield dirt with a runner on third and nobody out, one too many times to believe that all of a sudden he is for real.

I would advise fellow Padre fans . to do as I have, because we might. not see another bomb from this guy until mid August.

Anyway, there is one guy in San Diego sports that I feel is getting a bad rap by the local media and fans and that is Bobby Beathard.

The Charger General Manager has taken tons of abuse from talk show hosts and callers all week long for his controversial trade for second round pick wide receiver Mikhael Ricks in last weekend's draft.

The trade that sent a number one selection to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the year 2000 is not as bad of a strategy as everybody is saying it is.

At this point it just seems like the popular thing to do. Bash Bobby Beathard.

Charger fans should wake up.

Look at the moves this guy has made this off-season. Signing veterans John Jackson, Aaron Taylor and Natrone Means make this club a lot better then they ·were last year.

And pulling the trade to assure themselves of quarterback Ryan Leaf, may have saved this franchise.

Get off of Beathard's back.

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