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FRIDAY, OCT.
16, 1998
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Lt. Gov. candidate comes to Palomar best times of my life in college, and if you are not, you're doing something wrong." Opinion Editor When he went to college, students had to Cruz Bustamante, democrat candidate attend the community college district for lieutenant governor, encouraged stutheir high school was in. He didn't want dents to "work hard, and good things will to attend Coalinga College in the rural come·· at a rally on Oct. 8. Bustamante, area. He wanted to attend college in a city, along with Assemblywoman Denise so he took butcher classes at Fresno City Ducheny, was invited to Palomar by the College because they didn't offer those Associated Student Government in an classes at Coalinga. "The point is, someeffort to encourage times you have to be students to vote in creative in order to the upcoming elecbe able to succeed," tion on Nov. 3. he said. Bustamante spoke He stated that in of his childhood in the last 15 years, San Joaquin, Calif., funding for higher ln the town of 600, education in -Cruz Bustamante California has been he grew up wi thout much to do but work Candidate for Lt. Gov. reduced from eight in the fields where percent of the budget his parents instilled to four percent. in him the value of hard work. His uncle While simultaneously, money for correctaught him a mantra or saying to repeat to tions facilities has increased from four himself while he worked, "Everytime you percent of the budget to eight percent. pick a peach, everytime you load a boxcar, "We haven 't built a university in 33 everytime you do something you don't years and we've built eight prisons. If we like to do, you tell yourself, T II be build eight prisons we ought to build damned if I'm gonna do this the rest of my e ight colleges ... if fact, it ought to be 16 life.'· And Bustamante added, "After about colleges," Bustamante said. one hundred thousand times, you get to He talked about a time when our nation believe it." had "vision." He remembers that after Bustamante also talked about his time at fresno City College. "I had some of the See BUSTAMANTE, Page 3
Tom Chambers
Heidi Smith
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Democ at Lieutenant Governor candidate Cruz Bustan ante a dents about the necessity of a college education.
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Boggs \Velcontes high school principals to cantpus • Palomar president encourages high school graduates to attend Palomar first Jacqueline Aguilar Swf}' Writer
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Palomar President George Boggs {left} speaks one on one with guests.
mically than students who started at a California State University straight from high school. CutTently, the average grade point average for a student who transferred from Palomar to the California State University system is 2.95. This exceeds the current graqe point average for a non-transfer CSU student which is 2.88. This trend has
San Diego's technology :m.arket is • grow-Ing Staff Writer
"I had some of the best times of my life in college, and if you are not, you're doing something wrong. "
Palomar College opened its doors last week to high school principals and superintendents to show what kinds of opportunities and programs are available to their students. The administrators were welcomed by George Boggs, supe1intendent/president of Palomar College. Next, Lynda Halttunen, director of matriculation. addressed the issue of networking opportunities· between high schools and community colleges such as Palomar. Following the meeting, Ken Burns, a Palomar College counselor, explained the "power in community colleges." Burns said students who enroll in a community colleges and later transfer to four-year universities do far better acade-
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continued since 1987. Several courses are offered at Palomar to help student performance, such as Career Search, Major Search and Counseling llO-College Success Skills which teaches students how to study, take notes, take tests, set goals and mange their time, among other skills. The course is taught by members of Palomar's
Counseling Department every semester. Boggs said, "Administrators and counselors need to know about financial aid and academic advantages of entering higher education through a community college, so that they can advise their students properly." Boggs also mentioned the various programs offered at Palomar that are considered to be strong and hard to fi nd at some other schools, including services offered at the Tutoring Center, Counseling Department. Disabled Student Programs and Services, Extended Opportunities Programs and Services, and Health Services among others. "They're all here to support the students and also so they can help them succeed," Boggs said. Following the meeting there was a tour given to the visiting administrator. which informed them, as to what the Palomar College library offers to studen ts in tutoring services and Internet access, as well as other areas that are of use to many Palomar students. The meeting was organized by Palomar;s Counseling Department. They will also be hosting another meeting for high school counselors in March.
"Technology is rising at an incredible rate. Computers are wi thout a doubt the field to get into if you have the opportunity," said Ronald J. Rewoldt, an employee at Fijitsu. San Diego ranks third in the United States for the number of bio-tech and high-tech companies in business. Over 300 software and multimedia companies have established or relocated their businesses in San Diego. The high-tech industry now employs close to 90,000 workers, the most in the county's history. Computer scientists. engineers and analysts are in high demand. Computer oriented jobs are a fast growing occupation in the United States. A bachelor's degree is a pre-requisite for most co mputer-related jobs. According to "Career News," a majority of 68 percent of computer system~ analysts and programmers obtained a bachelor's degree or higher last year. However, there are a lso other jobs in the industry which do not require degrees. Some of these jobs include computer support specialists, help desk technicians and customer service technicians. T hese j obs offer advice for customers and users, and are respons ible for interpreting problems. . "San Diego is still on the upward growth curve, rather than its peak," according to Ted Waitt, interviewed in the October edition of San Diego Magazine. Waitt and his co-worker Mike Hammond began selling personal computers over the phone almost a decade ago. Today, their company, Gateway, which just moved to San Diego, makes about $3 bill ion a year. Waitt said he believes San Diego has the abil ity to lure and keep companies because it is such a desirable city to live in. He said he feels there is an endless amount of work in the technological fields to be done in San Diego. There are now hundreds of software firms alone in San Diego, including Dataworks Corp., Netscape San Diego and Xscribe. According to the San Diego Employers Association, the average lab assistants and associates earn $13 an hour. Internet and software engineers makes at least $50,000 a year in Sa n Diego. Network Engineers and Mainframe Programmers earn about $60.000 and server/client programmers can average up to $72, 000 annually. As San Diego grows rapidly in these fields,
See TECHNOLOGY, Page 5
KKSM changes name to fit new image Where do you lit in? Michelle Peace Staff Writer
Palomar College's radio station is in the process of changing its image. Everything from the name of the station to the types of music that will be played arc different. The station's changes come after remaining "status quo" for the past few years. "We really wanted to do things dramatically different, we want to change the entire image of the station," said Michael Paisner, program director. The station's former name and motto, "KKSM 1320, hear it here" has changed to ''underground radio from Palomar College, Comet 1320." Comet 1320 can also be heard on Cox Cable FM 92.3. In the past, the station played music targeted at adults ages 25-49. There is a lot
of competition between all of the radio stations targeting this age group. This market is more desirable because they have more disposable incomes than younger markets. Paisner said the staff at Comet Radio decided to target a nitch that wasn't being reached. Dave Fields. the music Michael Paisner, director at the Palomar College station, radio station worked at get- program director ting the music changed. The music will now be in a variety format, which means that the station will now be playing all types of music
together: jazz, alternative, classic, rock and other musical styles. When asked about the music, Pai ner said, "If it's good, we'll play it, whether it's new or old." A classic rock song might be played and then the next song could be hip-hop. "The music here is like the weather in New England, if you don't like it, wait a minute," Paisner said. This "variety format" is unique to all of San Diego. Some students in the same radio classes as Paisner came up with the idea, so Paisner decided to give a new format a try. All of the old production systems have been converted to new systems. Instead of doing many duties by hand, Selector Music Software is used. The station switched from using carts (which look
See KKSM, Page 3
The following information about Palomar College's student population was compiled in fall 1997 from 27,244 students.
Students by Unit Load Part-Time Student: 6 or more units per semester Full-Time Student: 12 or more units per semester
Unit Load
Headcount
Non Credit 3,822
Students Taking Day/Evening Classes Day/Evening
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27,244
100%
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FEATURE
THE TELESCOPE • FRIDAY, OCT.
16, 1998
EATURE College degree
attainable at any age Susan DeNicola College Press Service
Kids are in_good hands at Child Development Center Jennifer Braun Staff Writer
Picture the typical American college student: newly out of high school, outfitted in jeans, a T-shirt and Timberlands, and calling a cramped dorm room "home." Not quite. The typical American college student these days may look more like Mom or Dad. Take Sheila Donhue, for example. Donhue left high school to marry and quickly had two children. Later divorced, Donhue realized her employment prospects were limited. After taking classes at a community college, she eventually went on to earn a degree from Cornell Law School. Today she is a senior attorney for IBM Corp. in New York. This year, only 20 percent of college students gQ to college full time, are between the ages of 18 and 2 1 and live on campus - a record low, according to a recent "Trends in Adult Learning" report. Meanwhile, 42 percent of college students are over age 25. In the past two decades the enrollment of students over age 30 in colleges has more than doubled. That trend is expected to continue into the 21st century, according to the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, 58 percent of adult students are women. Their enrollment has been increasing since the '70s, when the Women's Movement challenged the notion tha_t "housewife" was the only career a woman needed. "Females are doing later what some males were able to do earlier in their lives, reflecting a true difference in their life schedules," says Carol B. Aslanian, director of the Office of Adult Learning Services of The College Board in New York. Colleges have encouraged older students to continue their education by aggressively tailoring and marketing new programs for these students. Since 85 percent of older students work full time, according to studies by The College Board, a variety of evening programs have been designed to meet their needs. These students typically leave the office, do a drive-thru McDinner and arrive on campus as the sun sets. 'The majority of adult learning is work-related," says Aslanian. "The loss of jobs, the changing of jobs and the creation of new ones are the primary triggers that send adults back to college." "For many students, coming to college immediately after high school is not possible," says Kate Althoff, director of the Frances Perkins Program. ''Either for economic or personal reasons, more and more women are coming to college after a hiatus of sorts from the world of education. Jan and Carrier Field are both fulltime junior psychology majors, who live separately on campus. Jan, 49, began working right out of high school and then, like many in the '60s, did a stint in the Peace Corps. She married, reared three children and worked a variety of secretarial jobs. She ultimately found secretarial work "boring," but could not advance in her desired career without a degree. This term, Jan and Carrie are even taking a class together. However, they do not study together. ln fact, Jan admits, they pride themselves on being ,. Hnewhat competitive. Jan says she has to spend more time studying than Carrie, in part because she has been away from the classroom for so long. "She doesn' t have to study as much as I do. She plays two sports, and I'm studying all the time." C'arrie, 20, concedes her Mom "definitely studies harder. She does every little thing to the T. I have had education lor 20 straight years. But for someone coming back after so many years - she's ~o excited and wants to do everything." "It's a wonderful opportunity for me to be able to take advantage of a college education at this time," says Jan. "I did not have the opportunity when 1 was the traditional age."
The Child Development Center at Palomar is a welcome option for parents who need daycare for their children while attending classes. Palomar's Child Development Center is now in its 27th year of operation. It is a Lab school, which means it, is used by the Child Development Department as a model. They use the activities at the center to observe and study teaching. Susan Wronski, site supervisor and teacher, feels the center is successful because of the teaching style itself. They utilize a total ciniculum which includes math, art and science. Susan has been working at the childcare center for 24 years. "I have a personal investment in the quality of the program here and I have pride in the program," she said. Children must be at least 18 months old in order to attend the center. The children range from 18 months to five years old. There is a waiting list of around 400 children, so it is difficult for parents to get their children enrolled. Space availability also depends on the days and times each parent needs and the age of the child. Some parents are so determined to have their child placed at the center that they put their name on the waiting list before the child is even born. According to Diane Studinka, center coordinator, although spots do sometimes open up immediately, it can take between two to three years for an available spot to open up. The teachers at the center have had extensive training in the area of child development and are considered to be master teachers. Although a formal education is desired, the teachers are still required to have years of prior experience working with children in order to be qualified to work at the center. There is funding available for students who need assistance. Students who do qualify for funding must be on campus at all times. When they leave the campus they must pick up their child. Students who do not receive funding and pay full price do not have to be Palomar students. Palomar childcare charges $22.00 for nine hours, $15.00 for four hours and an additional $1 .50 for each hour over the parent's scheduled time. The ratio of students to teacher depends on the age group. For toddlers the ratio is 4:1, and for children from 30 months to five years the ratio is 8:1. The Child Development Center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Photos by April Oyama / 71u Telescope
Left: Twins Josiah and Jeremiah Nares and playmate Nico Alt hang out on the playground bridge. Above: Jeremy Razo practicing to be a fireman.
Palomar's Child Development Center takes some pressure off parents Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer
Many stude nts here at Palomar College simultaneously play two roles in life - being a student and a parent. For many managing these two role~ can be difficul t. However many parents see the Palomar College Child Care Center as one way to reduce their burden. Jaymie Shields, a computer major at Palomar , is one of parents and the mother of a 2-year-old son. "Sometimes I feel I do not have enough Palomar time for school and him," Shields said, "[ think he suffers hecause I do not have time to spend time with him."' Leticia Infante, an accounting major said that being a student and a parent was hard. She added that even if she wanted to do homework, she had to take care of 3-year-old son, Mario. "I have to do something to get a better fu ture for my family and my kids," Infante said. Because many parents have to work
hard to balance school and family, they are left with very little time for themselves. "I have to give up a lot of things. It's hard," Gracie Perez, a nursing major, ~aid . Although they strive to overcome their situation by themselves. there is no doubt that the Palomar College Childcare Center gives them a hand so that they can concentrate on their studies. The students who usc the Child Development Center say they get many benefits from there. They added that using the Child Care Center allows them more time to study. Convenience is -Leticia Infante another benefit for student and parent parents. Since the Child Development Center is closer than any other day care center and it's on campus, parents can leave their child without worry. "Here it's a lot better and safer," Shields said. The closeness of the center allows parents to get in contact with their child easily and run to the center immediately in the event of an emergency.
"It's a great place to bring kids. "
Along with convenience and safety, education for their children is an important issue for parents. The Child Development Center addresses parents' concerns by putting the children into age groups so that each child is doing activities to mee t their age."He plays with a lot of the same age kids and does activities for 2-year-old kids," Shields said about her son Scott. Dividing children into the same age group also makes chi ldren and parents feel comfortable. "He's not so dependent on me," Perez said about her son," He gets to interact with the other kids and become his own little person. "For me it's better to bring him to the center instead of the baby sitter," Infante said. "All the baby sitter does is watch TV," she added. Children can learn many things at the center, such as how to put their things away, how to clean up and how to sing songs. Parents say that the child care center's system is nice to their children and they feel satisfied with it. "It's a great place to bring kids," Infante said.
Clockwise from far left: Laurel Ryser takes a break from playing to recline in a hammock. Victoria Lopez enjoys the swing while a fellow Building 3 classmate does all the work. Emma Glassel and Sather Rochel pause to cheese for the camera before getting back to their artwork.
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World War II. people and politics foc used on the next generation. Bustamante lamented that some of that has been lost. "We need to have visio n aga in. Maybe Cru z Bustamante isn' t the guy who's goi ng to bring back vision into politics,'' he added, "but rm going to start doing the mantra, and hopd ul ly after saying it 100,000 times, people wi ll start th inking about the mantra." He then encouraged the students to have vision also. "You have a wonderful opportunity. Did you guys know that, in terms of po liti cs, nobody rea lly c.xpcc ls you to get involved ." Bustamante said. "Nobody ex pects you to vote, nobody expects you to have leadershi p ... Could you guys 'iU rprise peo ple if you were to decide that you were going to do something." Bustamante is a membe r of the Ca lifo rnia Sta te Assembl y from Fresno. He was fo rmerly speaker of the ~ ta te assembly, and is now running fo r lieutenant governor. Jn additiou to Bustamante and Ducheny, Dr. George Boggs. pres ide nt o f Pa lomar Co llege; Ruth
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Candidate for Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante (left) shakes hands with Palomar Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs (far right), as ASG President Xavier E. Corona and Ruth B arnaba look on.
Barnaba, coordinator or the Tu tori ng Center; and Xavier E. Corona, president ol' the ASG. spoke and encouraged students to vote. Tim Leslie, the Republican candi date for lieutenant governor was in vited to the for um. but did not
respond. Corona said the ASG "plan to have differen t forums to educate the comm unity on the platforms that Icandidates I arc running on and also so that studen ts can get more invo lved politically and be aware \'vho is going to represent them and the1r money."
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similar to 8-track tapes) to CDs. Paisner said the station will be more active on campus. Comet 1320 will work closer with athletic teams, clubs and the Associated Student Government in particular. Palomar football games will be broadcast live. Student broadcasters will caJI the play-by-play action. Other sports may also be hroadcasted. The station also plans to play a stronger role in the surrounding community. Astor Broadcasting in Carlsbad is going to use its equipment to get a nationally syndicated community service program off of its satellite and transfer it to Comet. The program is called "Street Soldiers" and is geared toward high school and college students. The program's messages include safe sex, staying away from drugs and improving the quality of life. The station will also be involved with an AIDS walk, the City of Encinitas' Octoberfest and wiiJ continue to give station tours to classrooms and clubs.
Adolfo Mendez C()llege Press Service
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YORK- Students public universities are paying an average of 4% more in tuit~on this year compared to last year, a new study says. Meanwhile, students at four-year priMate schools are paying about 5 pe~cent more, an average of $14,500 for the year. Depending on the type of institution, students witl pay anywhere ' 6 to $723 more than last reported th~ College Boardt which releases a study on college costS yearly. That's just tuitiQn. Students can N eX.~£t to pay up to 5 percent more fo]hj'oom and board thi$ year, as a~e!lding
well. Commenting on the latest figures, College Board President D .ldM. art said that ''the cost of atteMing college presents a steadily rising challenge to many A~ricans-particularly to .those whO are Ute tnost Onancially disadvantaged." , , }\t the same tit;ne, however, the financial aid available to those ,
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students was $60 billion, up 6 percent from. a year ago, according to the College Board. But most of the increase itl financial aid was money students have to pay back - loans. "For the better part of the last 20 years, we have been drifting from a grant-based to a loan-based form of financial aid;" Lawrence E. Gladieux , the College Board's executive director for policy analysis, said. Stewart encouraged colleges to do more to bold the line on rising college costs, but he also said most parents overestimate the costs of getting a higher education. "The truth is that the majority of Americans often overestimate the price of attending college and may be discouraged by those miscalculations," Stewart said. He noted that majority of all students at four-year colleges and universities pay less than $4,000 per year for tuition and fees. The findings, reported in Trends in College Pricing 1998, are based or.~ data collected in the • College Board's Annual Survey of Colleges, 1998-99.
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FRI D AY, O C T .
16, 1998
PINION Does every vote really count? • PRO: One vote has and will make a difference
U.S. voter turn-out since 1960
Tom Chambers Opinion Editor
I don't think college students realize just how much can change by using something we all take for granted, voting. For some reason we don' t think our votes matter. We have lost the feeling that our votes can make a difference. However, that assumption just isn't true. One vote does make a difference, and it has in the past. Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams both won the presidency by just one vote. Texas became a state by just one vote. The United States declared war on Mexico by just one vote. Just one vote saved Andrew Johnson from being removed from office. France changed from a monarchy to a republic by just one vote. Adolf Hitler became the leader of the Nazi party by just one vote. John Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon by just one vote per precinct. The largest tax increase in American history passed by just one vote. I think you get my point. Imagine, if you had voted on the aforementioned issues your vote could have stopped Hitler, Jefferson and Adams may not have been presidents, Andrew Johnson may have been removed from office, the United States/Mexican War may have never been fought, and Texas may still be its own country. If your vote would have been counted, France may still have a king, Nixon may have been president eight years earlier, and our taX:es might not be so high. Just one vote has changed history numerous times. This happens more frequently on the local level, where there are even fewer votes to tabulate. Assemblywoman Denise Ducheny won her firs t election by only 27 votes. Do you know 27 people? If you were passionate about an issue or a candidate, and you influenced the vote of your 27 friends, you could pass an initiative or put a new person in office. Many people blame the confusing Electoral College system for not voting. Actually, with the Electoral College one vote in California could count for millions and elect the president. California has 54 electoral votes, more than any other state in the union. To win the presidency a candidate must have 270 electoral votes on their side. The candidate who wins a majority in California receives all 54 electoral votes. Even if a candidate gets just one more popular vote than their opponent, they still win all of California's electoral votes. Imagine if it was your vote. Also, our complaints that ballot propositions will just get blocked by judges after they pass makes our votes even more important. These judges are appointed and confirmed by other elected officials, many of which win by just a few votes. When you vote for governor or president, you are also voting for the appointments they will make. If we don' t vote we are missing a great and awesome opportunity. Americans have fought for this right, and we should not be taking it for granted. One vote can, has, and will change the world. Wouldn' t you rather it be your vote, than say, mine?
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THE TELESCOPE Friday, October 16, 1998
Volume 52, Number 6
EDITORS IN CHIEF
Jessica Long Richardson Miron MANAGING EDITOR
Jessica Gleason CAMPUS BEAT EDITOR
Melody Cruz ONLINE EDITOR
Catharine Hines ENTERT AINMENT EDI TOR
Brooklyn Davidoff FEATURE EDITOR
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Jessica Gleason Managing Editor
As American citizens we have the power to collect our voices and Jet the government know what we want by dropping our votes into a ballot box. It is only when our voices seemingly go unheard and the ballot boxes appear bottomless that voting loses its credibility. The founding fathers of our country struggled to create a "government by the people" in a time when politicians weren't too busy walking tightropes to the polls to listen to "the people." That was before a time when something as harmless as an "elastic" clause couldn't be stretched to govern every aspect of our lives and before the voting process became so ridden with middle men that the politicians seem to forget that "the people" don't live on Capitol Hill. The process itself has become so roundabout and complex that it is hard to see what direct result "the people's" votes have on any decisions made. Not only are we forced to watch a continuous battle between two opposing parties working against each other, we are stuck in an archaic system that has an Electoral College deciding results of an election that may not reflect what Americans have chosen. Low voter turnout shows how easy it is to get caught up in a "why bother?'' mentality. An understandable state of mind considering issues chosen by a majority rule of voters are increasingly becoming caught up in red tape, overturned or just blatantly ignored. A perfect example is Proposition 215. Although passed by 54 percent of the voters, the proposition which legalizes marijuana for medical purposes, remains trapped in a battle between what the California voters want and what the federal government thinks we should have. This is a rare occasion when an issue has been proposed and approved by California voters but is deemed illegal at the federal level. What a majority votes for and what the minority is willing to give up is an issue confronting voters with the recent approval of Assembly Bill 13, which bans cigarette smoking inside restaurants and bars. Although passed and an official state law it only takes a visit to some of San Diego's most popular bars to realize that civil disobedience seems to be the common practice of smoking voters these days. A little closer to home we have an elected group representing us as anAssociated Student Government. This group has chosen to appoint a candidate, who has lost a position in a recent election, to an open spot merely based on the fact that she showed an interest by running. Ignoring the choices made by student voters won't make them eager to show up at the polls and give their support next time. It is our right and duty as American citizens to vote. None will argue that this right is one of the reasons why our country leads the world. However, it is more frustrating to vote and see the fruits of our labor banished into legal limbo than to not vote at all.
EDITORIAL Don't let yesterday's generation dictate your future t n light of the recent political rally held on campus, we here at The Telescope want to commend a point that arose from Lieutenant Governor candidate, ClUZ Bustamante·s speech. Much of the sentiment of the rally was geared toward the shnple act of voting. Which, of course. is a topic that is not only relative but extremely necessary on our campus. Despite popular campaigns such as "Rock the Vote,'' young adults who are eligible to vote stiJI remise to take advantage of their right to have a volcein the nation's future. Beyond voting, though, Bustamante also mentioned the sad fact that in today's political world, nobody expects us to be involved in leader hip or support. We, the generation of tomorrow, are noftaken seriously by political candidates because we haYe shown nothing to make them. think otherwise. Criminals receive rome attention than college students working diligently to further themselves. Proof of that can be seen in the fact that eight new correctional facilities have been built in the last 33 years in California history while not a single California college has been finished in that time. Although Cal State San Marcos was bunt a few years ago it is far from completion. The answer lo the political world's lack of attention to us is up
to us. Not onJy becaus~ we are young adult$ who will be reaping the benefits and doWnfalls of political acts for years to come but becam~e we are the most powerful voice possible. We have the capacity to read a newspaper, watch a debate and cause our own heated discussions among our peers while waiting around for our next class tQ start. That is the beauty of politics - anyone can become involved in a matter of second,s. The only tool ne~ded is initiative. We are in coflege to gain knowledge and, a.~ such. are free to ideas of learning and understanding. Voting is the most obvious and importa11t tool in becoming a valued member of the political world but if you can't do that, at least don't sit idly by and shrug off whatever happens as out of your hands. If you don't believe your vote count$, that's one thing~ but if you just don't want to take the time to care about your world, that's another and entirely inexcusable reason. 01der generations have had their time to shjne in the limelight and like many of us, they too waited out their young adult days to procrastinate the use of the'ir power. Let us be the first generation to stand up to gur responsibility before our tomorrow is decided fol' us by yesterday's voters.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The P resident does have to be a role model Dear Editor: Some people are born ignorant; others have to try real hard. The Telescope writer Brooklyn Davidoff must have been working overtime then while writing that tripe saying a President shouldn't be a role model (Oct 2.) I'm sorry, the essential quality of leadership is trust. Even before this sex scandal, people had a hard time trusting the President. I'm a registered democrat and I still don't trust him. The presidency isn't some job, Ms. Davidoff. It isn't solely about doing a job completely. I'm sure that your fellow employees at Burger King do a great job. but do I trust them to be my leader? I barely trust them to do my curly fries. I'm not asking for a saint, but just
because I'm not asking for a saint shouldn't mean that I must scrape the bottom of the evolutionary barrel. There has to be some standards. By the way, who the hell is Daddy Warbucks and what's he got to do with President Clinton? Chava Sandoval Political Science
Opinion editor misguided Dear Editor: The Associated Student Government (ASG) of Palomar College has constantly been attacked by personal opinions from an editor at The Telescope. I do not wish to continue writing letters of clarification due to the misguidance of the opinions of a single editor which are full of anger and spite. Despite his reasons for being so unwilling to help the ASG to trive to provide better services for the students, we will continue
to serve on over I 7 shared governance committees, seven standing committees, and also continue to keep the office open both during the day and at night. We have been elected by our peers to defend their rights <:md welfare throughout the campus, state, and at the national level. The Associated Student Government holds their meetings on Wednesdays at I :00 p.m. and all meetings are open to the public, so please join us. The Editor of the Opinion section of The Telescope continues to use his influence to only continue to print his negative and misguided opinions to only further deteriorate and dilute all of the positive events, services, and changes that the Associated Student Government has created to better assist each and every student that we represent. Xavier E. Corona ASG President
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Coming to terms with the Frosh Fifteen is hard on students Molly Martin College Press Serl'ice
College is a time for accumulation: of knowledge, friends. experiences, Cliffs Notes, student-loan debt. Unfortunately the first year, especially thi s first term, many students also accumulate unwanted weight- the dreaded Frosh Fifteen. "A lot of things kind of conspire to impact students," says Mark Mitsui of North Seattle Community College. As manager of its Physical Education and Wellness Center, he sees many of the traps that befall students. ''They are in a new environment, they have a new schedule, new friends, new food choices. and some are living away from home for the first time," How students respond doesn't apply only to their college years. Strategies for a nourishing diet,
healthy weight and regular exercise can set the tone for life after graduation and stave off the creeping weight gain that dogs many adults. Students often fall into a pattern that sabotages the day: staying up at night to study, sleeping in as long as possible, getting up late, s"-ipping breakfast, then rushing off to clao;s. By midmorning. they're famished and the nearest food is in a vending machine. In response to junk-food snacks they skimp on lunch. and by dinner are so hungry again they chow down. Later rende;.vous with friends often revolve around fast food and beer. Some of Mitsui 's suggestions: Eat a decent breakfast. It can he quick yet healthful, such as a pumpernickel bagel with low-fat cream cheese and orange juice. or whole-wheat toast with a dollop of peanut butter, or low-fat yogurt with a big banana.
Follow that up with a sensible lunch. continuing to spread cal01ie intake more evenly throughout the day. '·If you cat more of your calories earlier in the day. you're more likely to use 'em up." he says. Control snacks. Keep low-fat, nutrient-dense foods in your apartment. dorm or backpack: baked chips instead of fried, or pretzels and fruit. Choose cafeteria food wisely. ''Lobby the food-services manager to offer healthier choices," Mitsui says. Aim for the classic nutritional pyramid, and if you can't make one meal balanced, make up for whatever's lacking (vegetab les, for example) at another. Study without food. A library doesn't offer the same eat-whilestudying temptations as the kitchen table or pizza parlor. Social iLe without alcohol. An average beer contains 150 calories
and few nutrients. But college life naturally includes late-night gatherings, and students shouldn't feel too constrained, Mitsui says. If you go out for ice cream after a night of studying, 'Take the time to enjoy it, because then you don't eat as much." Don't become preoccupied with weight. "Sometimes the combination of a new environment, new stresses and undue concern about body image can trigger eating or exercise disorders," Mitsui says. "It's important for people to develop a healthy sense of respect for their bodies and avoid comparing themselves to others." Campus counselors and wellness and health centers offer many resources for students with eating disorders. Make time for regular physical activity. To battle the Frosh Fifteen, Mitsui recommends moderate activity for 30 minutes a day, at least
"Sometimes the combination of a new environment, new stresses and undue concern about body image can trigger eating or exercise disorders." -Mark Mitsui Seattle Wellness Center Manager
three days a week. It could be as simple as walking . Look for opportunities to be active. Take the stairs instead of an elevator. Get off the bus a stop or two early. Enroll in a physical-education class for credit. "Some students like the structure and attendance requirements that help keep people on track."
Look into the wellness or gym facilities on campus. Intramural sports, clubs and outdoor recreation programs are all options, and many have drop-in options for those who prefer less planned exercise. ··once they get connected with an activity they really like, they sometimes start conditioning for it." Seek advice from weigh t-room Or PE staff on strength training. They recommend programs for specific goals, such as building mu cle or emphasizing tone but not bulk. Remember to give each muscle group 48 hours to recover before its next workout. Use exercise to relieve stress. A walk or exercise class can help settle the nerves before a big test week. Does all that sound familiar? Eat breakfast, plan snacks, lim it alcohol, curb late-night eating, stay active. Sounds like the Cliffs Notes version of Life I0 I.
TECHNOLOGY: Continued from Page 1 more jobs will be available 111 the next few years. The SDEA says that San Diego is already beginning to be dubbed as Biotech Beach, Telecom Valley and Science Diego. Palomar oiTers associate degree programs in computer science and in graphic communications, management and production. Many students taking these cour<>es are employed professionals in the computer field who are upgrading their skills to keep up with expanding technologies. Six modern computer labs on campus allow students to learn the software, hardware and networking technologies of the future. Students interesteu in more information about computer science a11d information technology can visit the Career Center's 12 new multi-media computer workstations which provide current career, college, scholarship and job search information. For more infonnation, call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2194.
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Dances of the world on campus Palomar College Performing Arts Department will be presenting a World Dance Celebration on Oct. 23, 24 and 25 at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on campus. Seven di fie rent kinds of dances, including Aztec. Eastern Indian, Irish. Mexican, Middle Eastern, We~t African, Japanese and Brazilian martial arts will be presented. The different dance groups wi II include Koharu Kai . Patnaik Sisters, Harney Academy of frish Dancers, La Fiesta Danzantes and the Palomar Drum and Dance Ensemble. The show will start at 8 p.m. on O~t. 23 and 24 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.Ql . on Oct. 25. The theater is loCated west of the transit center. Tickets for the show cost $5 for ~ttident~. $8 for stall, seniors and m~l itary; and $10 for general admis'>ion. Group discounts are available. For more information and tickets, call the Palomar College Box Office at: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453. Ol:fic~ hours are Tuesday through rriday, noon to 6 p.m.
-Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer
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observes ~Vtexican holiday .
'The Palomar College Library will be celebrating El Dia De Los Muertos. The Day of the Dead, th~ugh a special exhibit. The display will include a home made altar. books, Mexican folk art, paper cut outs, sugar skulls and ptwtography from the Day of the D.ead a~ celebrated every year by tlie people of Mexico. :The exhibit will be on display Oct 15 through Nov. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Palomar College library. Interested persons may obtain additional information on the dispiny or web site by contacting P~tblic Service Librarian Alexis Ciurcntk at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2(> 15.
-Yukiwo Tara Staff Writer
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Spanish in Costa Rica Students can learn Spanish in Rica while earning up to four units. Students will live with a Costa Rican family and be entertained through classes, field trips and cultural events. Excursions planned for the trip include. three mid-week trips to historical and cultural points of interest, museums and botanical gardens. Some trips are not educationally based and include, river rafting and trips to nearby beaches. to name a few. C'o~ta
Those desiring more information should attend a meeting in the Governing Board Room on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m . The meeting will address the program. travel arrangements. registration and other activities that are not included in the fee. Joel Rivera will be the instructor for all classes which include, Spanish 50, I 05, I 06, 235, 236, 296 and 205. Spanish 205 can meet CSU-San Marcos foreign language requirements. The cost of the trip is $895 plus airfare. This includes room, board, books and transportation to and from the airport in San Jose. For more information, call (760) 744-1 150, Ext 2822 or call Joel Rivera at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2260.
- Ryan Everest Stqfj' Writer
Parent meeting at kids center The Child Development Center will hold their monthly parent meeting Oct. 23 in the conference room in Bldg. 2 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Parents and members of the college community council make decisions about issues concerning the center itself and getting organizations set up for the year. They also patticipate in fundraising activities. For more information about the parent meeting or about the Child Development Center. conta'tt Diane ~; Studinka, center coord#tator, at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2578.
-}anise DeLeon Staff Writer
Governing Board candidates forum A forum for the candidates running for the Governing Board of the Palomar Community College District will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22. The forum will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, on the west side of the Student Services Building. Faculty, staff. students, retirees, alumni, and the general public are invited to attend and submit questions to be asked of the five candidates. Two positions are open on the governing board. The five candidates arc Harold E. Scofield, Dr. Robet1 L. Dougherty (both incumbents), Michele Nelson, Wayne Robinson and David RockwelL The forum i~ sponsored by the Faculty, the Administrative Association, the CCE/AFT, PACRA, and the Associated Student Govemment. The Governing Board meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Governing Board Room.
-Tom Chambers Opil!ion Editor
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A student at Palomar's Fire Academy runs library steps to train for the nine month program. Academy students eomplete various drills which include carrying 165 pound dummies to prepare the students for future situations..
PATROL BLOTTER ACCIDENT- On Oct 7 at 5:50p.m, an accident occurred in Lot 2 when a car rolled into a parked van. The owner of the car left his vehicle in neutral with the parking brake off. DAMAGE- On Oct. 6 before 10:20 p.m, unknown suspects sprayed room P-15 with a fire extinguisher. No damage occurred except for a thin coat of retaldent on the carpet and desks. MEDICAL AID- On Oct 6 at 3:25 p.m, a student complained of feeling faint and lower abdominal pains . INJURY- On Oct. 2 at 11:20 a.m, an elderly female who was attending "concert hour" in room D-10 tripped and fell on the sidewalk. Student health nurses responded to render aid. She was transported back to her primary care facility for further evaluation. CRIME- On Oct. I at I :55 p.m, a vehicle in Lot 3 was found displaying Wellness Center permit that was reported stolen. ACCIDENT- On Sept. 30 at 11 a.m, a student on his bicycle was struck by a vehicle on the roadway leading out of Lot 12. Campus Patrol and Student Health Services responded immediately. The student was treated for minor injuries and taken to the Palomar Hospital for further assessment and treatment
CAMPUS CALENDER ~------------------------------~li ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT- ASG Meetings are on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in room SU-18. CALVARY COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP- Meetings are held on Wednesdays at noon beneath the Clock Tower. GAY AND LESBIAN ASSOCIATION (GALA)- Meetings for GALA will be every Wednesday at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room SU-17. GOVERNING BOARD- Meetings are the second and fo urth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Governing Board room. HALLOWEEN ESCAPE- The theme for this year's Halloween Escape will be "Disco Fever." The Escape will be held on Oct. 30 from lO a.m. to 2 p.m. INTER-CLUB COUNCIL- Meetings for the ICC are held every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-18. PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY- The Pre-Medical Society meets on Oct. 16, Nov. 6, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 . The meetings are held in room LS-16 at 2 p.m. PALOMAR CHOIR- On Saturday, Oct. 17 the Palomar Chorale will be presenting "American Voices," at 8 p.m. in the Howard Brubeck Theatre and on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m . PARALEGAL STUDIES CLUB- Meetings for the Paralegal Studies club are from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room B-1. PAN AFRIKA.N STUDENT MOVEMENT (PASM)- Meetings for PASM are on Fridays at 1 p.m. in room SU-16. RESUME WRITING WORKSHOPS- Resume writing workshops will be held on Oct 16 and Oct. 30 in the Counseling Center conference room from 12:30 p.m. to I :30 p.m. To sign up for the free workshop or more information, call (760) 744-1150, Ext 2194. THEATRE GUILD- Meetings for the Theatre Guild are held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the coffee shop in the courtyard. WELLNESS CENTER EVENTS- Nutrition and Exercise workshop will be held Nov. 7 from II a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wellness Center. The workshop is free for cancer patients and their families .
F.Y.INFO SPRING 1999 REGISTRATION- Intent to Register cards have been mailed to students who registered for Fall 1998 classes by Sept. 24. Students who return the Intent to Register card by Oct. 29 will receive PAR appointment and class schedule by maiL Students who return intent cards between Oct. 30 and Dec. 18 must pick up PAR appointments and class schedules in Admissions. DROPPING A CLASS- After Oct. 16 a grade of "W" will appear on the student's record. On Oct. 17 through the end of the semester, no drops are permitted and evaluative grades will be given.
-Interested in submitting club or campus information? Contact Melody Cruz at (760) 744-1150, Ext 2450 or stop by room TCB-1.
!Speak Out! Are you going to vote in the Nov. 3 election? Why or why not?
Brionica Paul
Psychology '' I'm not going to vote because the current situation with the President has turned me off to the political system.''
"Well, I haven't even registered yet."
Andy Nelson General Education "I'm going to vote because I feel like it and I'm sick of all the mudslinging. I want my voice in there so I can have a right to complain."
Carrie Chase
Mateo De Ia Torre
Brooke Ericson
Liberal Studies
Undecided
Undecided
" Yes, it is important so I can complain about who wins."
" Yes, just so my voice is heard. I don't feel like having everybody else voice what my opmtons should be."
" Yes, because my vote counts. Everybody's vote counts, even though it may not seem like it. A 100 people together it counts ."
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The art exhibit at Palomar College's Boehm Gallery is an attention grabber. The artwork of Nilly Gill and Walter Haase Wojtyla is currently displayed. Gill's artwork was colorful, vibrant and original. Gill's whole collection is titled "Intimate Spaces." She studied art at Eliahu Gat Atelier, Jaffa and Tel Aviv Israel, Los Angeles City College , and the Johannesburg College of Art, South Africa to mention a few. Wojtyla's artwork that is titled "Body of Evidence," has scenes of gory crimes. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago from 1952 to 1954, the University of Illinois at Urbana, the Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York. Han·y E. Bliss, director of the Boehm Gallery, said that these two artists stand out from other artists because they are "more prolific with Lheir procedures and they have more artwork." Bliss teaches art classes at Palomar. Palomar has one of the biggest art programs in the county. A lot of graduates go on to do work with illustration and special effects in the film industry. Wojtyla's art has been viewed in numerous exhibitions and collections including: solo shows in New York, Mexico City, San Diego and collections of the National Institute of Fine Arts, Mexico City, and the University of lllinois among others. The next art show at Palomar College will be a Contemporary Art Quilts and Clay Forms Exhibition, November 20 through December 17. Over 30 artists will be displaying their work.
WHAT: Vocal Recital Oct. 22 at 12:30 p .m. WHEN: WHO: Sarah Lopez WHERE: The Petformance Lab PRICE: Free WHAT: Chamber Singers WHEN: Oct. 29 at 12:30 p.m. WHO: Palomar Women's Choros WHERE: The Performance Lab PRICE; Free WHAT: Modern Music WHEN: Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. WHO: Nathan Phillips WHERE: The Perfontlance T.:tb PRICE: Free
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the play started, bickering and was how \ltterly original it seemed. wondering what the hell we were !'f'tte festival outside was just the doing there. As we. .,~. wa'Qceei. up ~M .~ t~~·'"·J:>lg~njng ,~~citew,el:jt. J • ··. ·. . . . w . .. : t· ·.... ' ;~, <<-'-:<:~$·.:'' sJdewalkwe sawthe,~;~w~s a f~· ;rr;,; ®gan lo r - .l di:pn't xnill<e (l tival-like event taking' place on 'mistake about choosing to Se¢' the the side of the theatre. Pl4Y· Actors in medieval cosmmes There were, .however. a couple of were parading' aroun{(~d en~rs tnat taln1ng the 'people wa$tlllg to see<~ the play, 1 walked in, not knowing what to expect, wben,.a woman approached me with ~green rib:=:
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taken away, she dissolved into tears in a scene that brought tears
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Of course, who could wlite a teview about Robin Hood without mentioning those great outlaws. They all did a wonderful job. Robin Hood (played by Vlncent Baca) the David ofDoncaster (played by Ryan O'Nan) stood out the most to me. Both of them played tl}eir pru:ts so realistically thatL.felt proud t() 'be. wearing that green ribbon on my wrist; The character r most e11joyed watching was the bishop played by DaVid Pinson. He played his character without missing a beat. If I WaSii'l. the wrong state of mind that night, I would of screamed at him for misusing his power and being so hypocritical. He was so convincing as a gteedy and manip1.1lative jer.k that ti;Je attdience even booed hirn during the bows, but I just loved watching him do his thing. lt was fantastic, De,spite my initial rehJctance to see this play, I look l'otward to seeing inore of the talent showcac;ed by the cast and crew of "The Outlaw Robin Hood."
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Uninvited's latest makes listeners feel uninvited Janise Deleon Srcif}' Wriler
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you want noise, The Uninvited's self-titled debut album ... is just for you. This Bay Area quartet may have diverse musical talent (the ir music ranges from folk, blues, and good old rock 'n' rol l to the very hip sound or punk) but their sound still hasn't escaped the fres h-from-the-garage stage. Obviously, they haven't escaped mediocrity yet. Forming the band are brothers Steve and John Taylor, both on lead vocals and gu itars. John also plays the mandolin while Steve plays the banjo. Also included in the band are Billy Cory on bass and Bruce Logan on drums. Bith Cory and Logan are also on backing vocals. The band was conceived in a Los Angeles garage which suddenly brought them to performing in shows. Their songs were featured in "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Party of Five." Other credits were winning the "Best Independent Album" at the L.A. Music Awards, "Acoustic Performance" from MTY's "Beach House Band" contest, and a Top Ten Honor in the Billboard Songwriters contest. Like other artists, this so-called . overnight sensation have their highs and lows, especially in this album . So far, track #6. "Velcro Heart," is the only decent song here. The lyrics and its acousticdriven sound arc very relaxing and mellow especially after listening to
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Halloween Surprises Oct. 31 at 8 p.m .• Nov 1 at 2 p.m. . The Sorcerer's WHO: Apprentice WHERE: Boward Brubeck Theatre WHAT: WHEN:
The Romance of Gypsy Music WHEN: Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. WHO: Chamber Singers WHERE: Howard Brubeck Theatre
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The Uninvited You' re a Good Man Charlie Brown WHEN: Nov. 20, 21 and Dec 3, 4, 5, at 7 p.m. and Nov. 22 and Dec. •· 6 at 2 p.m. WHERE: Howard Brubeck ' Theatre WHAT:
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Starting HereCollaborative Project Nov 21 at 8 p.m., WHEN: Nov 22 at 2 p.m. WHO: Dance. music and theatre students WHERE: Studio Six WHAT:
tracks 1 and 4. Track I, "Mega Multi-Media Hero," was just loud and irritating. After listening to that song blast out of the speakers, you'd probably go deaf and think, "What the Hell is this?" Track 4 , "Too High for the Supermarket," has really hilarious lyrics that would probably get a good laugh out of someone who just had a very crappy day. Even though the song had fun lyrics, it made no sense. Why wou ld someone sing about bread and tuna fish ? And like we care about the contents in their grocery shopping list. All the other tracks sounded li ke complex, twisted gibberish. No matter how diverse their music is, that CD is uninvited to my CD rack. Frankly speaking, these guys are not my type of " mega multimedia heroes."
Holiday Memories Concert Dec. 5 at 2 p,m. WHEN: Members of the WHO: Civic Youth Orchestra l WHERE: Howard Brubeck Theatre ' WHAT:
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Deck The Hall ; Dec. 6 a 7 p.m. Palomar Symphony. and the Civic Youth Orchestra, and the ' Palomar Youth Choral WHERE: California Center For • The Pe1forming Arts
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16, 1998
Volleyball takes consecutive wins Mike Stevens
for rich or for poorer
Sports Editor
After a humbling preseason that left them with an 0-4 non conference record, Palomar's women's volleyball team managed to win the first two conference games of the season at the expense of Imperial Valley and a three game sweep of Cuyamaca College. The consecutive pair of wins could not have come at a better time for Head Coach Karl Seiler and Assistant Coach Teri McFarland, who have been juggling players in and out of the starling lineup since the beginning of the season in mid-September. The first win for the Comets came while visiting Imperial Valley on Oct. 7, not one of the top teams m the conference but the best team that they have had in quite some time. Palomar took the best of five contest in four games with scores of 15-5, 15-13, 11-15, and 15-10. Shannon Brotherton led the Comets in kills with II and Natalie Stovall had 10. "We played up at times and down at times and that's what allowed them to take that one game from us," said Seiler. "We got what we were looking for, and that was a win.H
Stovall has been becoming more and more of an offensive option for setter Christy Ruiterman. She is expected to remain on the court as a fu II time starter for the remainder of the season. "She (Stovall) has had problems with a weak ankle and has missed some practice, but I anticipate that she will be a starter," said Seiler. Stovall will join outside hitter
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Photos by Jerry Schulte I The Telescope
(Left) Natisina Tuua lays a huge spike on a teammate during practice last week. Tuua is one of the Lady Comets middle blockers. (Above) Tracy Cabugao lunges for a dig. Cabugao sees action at the opposite hitler position.
Meghan Leathem and middle blocker Shannon Brotherton as the primary offensive weapons for Palomar. On Oct. 9, the Comets had their conference home opener against Cuyamaca College. Palomar dominated from the start jumping ahead 8- 1 in the first game. Stovall again was solid offensively along with Leathem. Seanna Ancrum added several clutch digs on the defensive end
Comets lose to El Camino 35-20 Michael Paisner Crmtributing Writer
Palomar was hoping to keep their winning trend intact when they faced No. 6 ranked El Camino. Instead, turnovers and an unstoppable El Camino running back beat the Comets 35-20, leaving them with a 4-1 conference record. The Comets received the opening kickoff and charged down the field with no problem. But when they reached the ten yard line, El Camino stripped Joe Hall stripped of the ball for the first of several forced turnovers. A few plays later, El Camino running back Delvon Flowers broke loose for a touchdown. Flowers would record a team record 260 yards on the ground. With less
than two minutes left in the first half, the Comets took over on downs at their own 27 yard line. They closed in on the goal line, but with under a minute to play, Alvarez threw an interception, and left them scoreless at the half. Palomar's first score came with just over nine minutes to go in the fourth quarter with a seventeen yard pass from Alvarez to Anthony Moss. At the two minute point, Alvarez hit Brandon Marshall who then ran 71 yards for the score. Then the Comets successfully retrieved the ensuing onside kick. With three seconds left, Palomar completed one last pass for a touchdown, but it was too Iittle too late. The Comets have a bye this week and play at Golden We t on Oct. 24.
and the Comets prevailed in the first game 15-4. The second game went equally as smoothly as strong serving, siding out, and the continued consistency of Ruiterman at the setter position, propelled them to a I 5-6 victory. Seiler decided to give a few of the starters a break in the third game so some of the second stringers could see some action. Setter Chelsea Wild replaced Ruiterman and added four assists
for the Comets. Theresa Lavelle, Tracy Cabugao, and Kelly Barackman also saw action but Palomar soon fell behind to the visitors. This prompted the Palomar coaching staff to re-enter the starters as Cuyamaca took a 14-11 lead, one point away from winning game three. The Comets found a way to score the next six points for a 16- 14 game three victory and their second
consecutive conference win. "We're continually improving. Once you get the first victory we feel like we know how to win and we want to keep that feeling going, said Seiler. "They are really focused now on working hard to maintain a winning atmosphere. The Comets host Southwestern College on Oct. 21 at 5 p .m. and travel to San Diego Mesa on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
Wrestlers whomp Victor Valley, 57-0 Anthony Saavedra Staff Writer
Palomar's wrestling team rank second in the state after getting off to a 4-1 start and a tournament win. The Comets' latest victory came by way of a 57-0 thrashing at Victor Valley. The team pinned all six of their opponents. "We blanked them ," said coach John Ismay. "It kinda felt weird. We usually have one or two guys who struggle." Palomar was led by sophomores Jason Bedsole and Irvin Michael, who are both ranked number one in the state in their respective weight classes. .Eedsole did not expect to be in this position at the start of the season. "I expected to have a good
team," said Bedsole. "I didn't expect for us to be number one. I think it can definitely continue, though." Michae l felt the same way about the rankings. "I expected to be in the top three," said Michael, "But, rankings can change at anytime, its just opinion. It doesn ' t mean a thing 'til you actually take first." The Comets rank only behind Fresno in the state. They lost the first meeting between the two, but hope to make up for that this weekend at the West Valley Tournament in San Jose. "We will be chasing Fresno like a dog," said Ismay. Ismay feels optimistic about this weekend for good reason. Freshman Bryan Pogu (La Costa Canyon) has a lready beaten
Moorpark's number one ranked Scott Erickson. The Comets also have a group of freshmen who have done well. "The whole level of freshmen have done a great job," said Ismay. "Both their work ethic and technical effort have been good ." Ismay also suggested that the team unity they possess this year has helped them in the chase for the title. "The biggest thing is that they get along well and work together," said Ismay. "We are going to make a shot at the state title.'' The next home meet for Palomar will be Wednesday, Oct. 21 against San Bernadino College at 7:30 p.m. in the Dome.
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Firing Kevin Gilbride was a no brainer. He had to go. In fact, last Tuesday (Oct. 13), just moments before the Chargers gave Gilbride his pink slip, I was preparing to write a piece on how terrible the Chargers played last week against the Raiders. For me, watching Charger games on the Sabbath is a religion in itself. And what transpired in Oakland was like a root canal without novocaine. The Raiders 7-6 victory included 27 punts, five turnovers, and a whopping 401 total yards for both teams combined. This was truly a pathetic football game. And the way the Chargers lost it, was even ¡more pathetic. When I look at the Chargers, I see a veteran group who are not as bad as their record states. We are talking about a team that is ranked fourth in the NFL in total defense, and number one against the run. Their defense is solid. And the offense is not as bad as it has performed. The problem is at the quarterback position. Rookie quarterback Ryan Leaf is 'the main reason the Chargers have lost the last four weeks. This guy is greener than the 30 whatever million dollars that the Chargers threw at him. And all he does is throw interceptions. Twelve to be exact with only one touchdown so far this season. This is the worst ratio in the NFL. In fact. Leaf has a chance to possibly finish with the worst rating in the history of the game. But still the blame has to fall on Gilbride. His poor game planning, questionable play selection and weak leadership ability just isn't cutting it. We are talking about a guy who was touted as an offensive genius when he took over a year and a half ago. The only thing offensive that Gilbride has brought to this team is the odor of a crappy foo tball team . If the truth be told, Gilbrides offense was so complicated that Einstien would have needed some tutoring. And let's face it, Leaf is no Einstein. Gilbride was just never able to adjust well to the players he had to work with-Whether it be Leaf or Stan Humphries. I'm not saying the Chargers last two starting quarterbacks are at an intellectual parallel with Forrest Gump, I'm just saying that Gilbride should have altered his schemes to meet his players better. If you compare Gilbride to former Head Coach Bobby Ross, there is no comparison. I mean we are talking apples and oranges here. Ross is a leader, who took full responsibility when things went wrong. All Gilbride ever does is shuffle the blame and continue to field an unprepared offensive unit. In my opinion General Manager Bobby Beathard has done a good job of putting together some solid pieces. Leaf is going to be a keeper eventua lly. Running back Natrone Means has been a great pick up, and the defense and offensive line (if they stay health y) are playoff cal iber units. But Gilbride had to go ... because he wasn't a playoff caliber coach.