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Music lovers gathered for 14 bands, camping and memories of the Grateful Dead at this year's Live on the Bay.
Comet running back Joe Hall is more than a handful at 270 lbs. He is currently leading the nation in rushing.
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Rushhour drivers fight the gridlockon the Twin Oaks Valley Road bridge that .erves both cal State San Marcos and Palomar College. The bridge is scheduled to be widenedsometim6 next year.
The California Student Association of Community Colleges (CalSACC) is supporting a measure that would take 25 percent of the state's student representation fee money to fund its activities. The proposal would create a 75/25 split of student representation fee funds collected at local campuses. Seventy-five percent of the funds would stay at the local campus, and 25 percent would go to support CalSACC. CalSACC lobbi es for and represents California's 1.4 million community college students in Sacramento. Currently CalSACC is funded by member schools paying dues, calculated at 4 percent per full time equivalent student (FTES). This year Palomar College is paying $575 .50 in dues, under the new proposal , Palomar would pay more than $14,000. This proposal has been before the legislature twice before. The second time it was pulled from a committee due to the lobbying efforts of Palomar Associated Student Government President Xavier Corona. Corona feels the 75/25 proposal is unfair because it targets the colleges that have the student representation fee. ln California, community college students may elect to pay an optional fee of $1 per-semester to support student representation. Of the 107 campuses in the state, 16 have the fee. Corona doesn 't think colleges should be forced to pay for CalSACC. "You are a member if you want to be a member, you
Put your dancing shoes on, Palomar has added a dance to Homecoming Staff Writer
A homecomin g dance is coming back to Palon;iar after nearly half a century of absence . The dance theme is "Come as you like," and it's scheduled for Nov. 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight in the Student Union. "This is the fast homecoming dance that we will have since the 1950s," said Peter Mojica, vice president/lnterClub Counci l chair of the Associated Student Government, which is sponsoring the eve:it. "We are starting to bring back tradition to Palomar." Mojica exp lained that although Palomar had various dances up to the beginning of the '90s, there has never been one titled "homecoming dance" since the '50s . Thoma s Humphrey, business/computer science and information system instructor at Palomar, remembers the annual homecoming dances during the '50s. Humphrey, an instructor at Palomar since 1966, was also a Palomar
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student from 1956 to 1958. "It was a dressed-up occasion ...guys wore suits and ties, and girls wore formals. You know, it was a fancy dance," Humphrey said. "(Music we danced to) was what 1 would call 'slow-danceable-music-while-youdance-with-a-partner.' It wasn't jitterbugging or stuff like that." Although previou s Homecomin g dances were formal, Humphrey predicts this year's one to be more casual. Elaine James, ASG vice president of social events said students can come dressed-up if they want but it is not required. "You just gotta wear shoes and shirts," she added. While planning the casual dance this year, James said, the ASG has been careful about the security. After all, she added security was the main problem when all the dances disappeared from Palomar. "In the past we had problems ...they vandalized the campus, breaking windows and everything," James said. In order to forestall the possible vandalism during
the homecoming dance this year, she has already contracted the Campus Security to have six officers stationed at the venue. In an attempt to get back the tradition of a homecoming dance this year, the ASG now plans to continue to hold this event in the future, too. "We want to make the homecoming dance a tradition so it will continue for years to come," said Marisol Felix-Marquez , ASG vice president of state affairs and a member of the Program and Publicity Committee. Besides the homecoming events, the ASG Program and Publicity Comm ittee chaired by James is planing many other events during the first week of November. Comet Week which features various contests and concerts in the Student Union, precedes homecoming. James emphasized that these special events contribute to the better atmosphere on campus. She realizes that schoo l should be a learning environment first, but events like these make Palomar a more enjoyabl e place to come.
Mondav, Nov. 2 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Swing dancers & Comet 1320 music, Dance contest. (Student Union) Tuesdav, Nov. 3 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Karaoke with 50's music, local singer Dave Howard. (Student Union) Wednesdav, Nov. 4 • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Introduction of Football Team by Comet 1320 & Cheerleader performance. Jammin' Z-90 will be present. Free hot dogs , chips and sodas. (Student Union)
Thursdav, Nov. 5 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Funkiest hair-do and glasses contest. (Student Union) Frldav, Nov. 6 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Funki.est clothes contest & performance by DJ N-FX. (Student Union) Salurdav, Nov. 1 • 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Homecoming Game at San Marcos High School against Santa Ana College. Homecoming Court will.be announced during half-time. 7 p.m. to midnight - Homecomeing Dance in the Student Union. PIC card required, $3 for admission.
don't have to be a part of CalSACC," he stated, "that's the part that disturbs me the most is that you can be involved in Cal SACC and be a part of CalSACC by paying your dues. But if this passes, it's mandatory that for every dollar that comes in a quarter of it will go to CalSACC, whether you want to be a part of it or not." President George Boggs said, "I don't think it's justifiable. Not all colleges have these fees and it would not apply to all, so some students would be penalized. "I'm not even sure it's constitutional," he added. During the 1996-97 academic year, Palomar College co llected $58,826 in student representa tion fee funds. Under state law, Xavier E. Corona, the District can Associated Student retain up to 7o/cof government president the fees collected for administrative purposes. ln 1996-97 $41 , 117.82 was taken in for these purposes. Had the 75/25 split been in place in I99697, an additiona l $14,706.50 would have been taken for CalSACC. CalSACC would still collect dues from the member colleges that do not have the student representation fee, Corona said. See CalSACC, Page 3
Students explore options at annual Career Conference Rebecca Gresh Staff Writer
Student Placement Services hosted its annual Career Information Conference last Wednesday. Both community members and students were invited to the free event held on the lawn between the Student Services Building and the flagpole. With over 60 emp loyers in attendance this year's Career Conference has been the largest. Representatives from corporations to retail stores were there from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. answering questions and assisting stude nts. They passed out information about their field, giving students an idea of what they need to know and how to get involved. Job applications were also given. Palomar student, Jason Cox, said the Career Conference was interesting and it helped him find a potential job, "I'm going to apply al Macys and Robinson 's May. I had no idea they were hiring." Another Palomar student, Bobbie Malikny said, "T like how the businesses come to you. All you have to do is show up and grab applications. It's better than driving around to each place on your own time. It is much easier." The Career Information Conference is designed to help students develop a broader understanding of their major and possible career choices. Janeice Pettit of Student Placement Services worked close ly with the majors offered at Palomar College to furnish the student body with an accurate representation of their field. Pettit hopes the Career Information Conference day will help students tailor their education to meet employer's needs . That way, when students get out into the job market after graduation they will have an edge over others . "We try to make it good for the students," added Pettit.
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IN BRIEF Study in France for the summer Yearning to leave the confines of Palomar's campus to study French? Palomar students now have the chance to learn the language in Paris, France. Students willing to spend a month learning in Paris can earn up to seven units of credit toward foreign language requirements. The trip begins on June 30, 1999 through July 31, 1999. Students who want to go can begin planning now by attending an informational meeting on Oct. 31 in room F- LO from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For an application and further information, call the Foreign Languages Department at (760) 744 -1150, Ext. 5591 or Ext. 2822 . - Melody Cruz Campus Beat Editor
Free workshop held in library Palomar College library will be holding free workshops on Internet and Opac/Search Bank/ Proquest on the first floor on Oct. 27 and 28. The workshops focus on how to search on the World Wide Web and the Internet for magazine, journal and newspaper articles. In addition, participants will learn how to use SIRS!, a computer catalog to search for books online . Anyone interested in the workshops needs to sign up in advance at the reference desk on the second floor. The workshops will begin at noon each day. For more information, call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2614 - Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer
Free classes for cancer patients The Wellness Community of San Diego is offering classes on hea lth the month of November to cancer patients and their families free of charge. On Nov. 7 a workshop on nutrition and exercise will be held. It begins at 11 a.m. and runs to 1 p.m. This workshop will provide information on ways to stay on track with diet and exercise. Those interested in self-hypnosis can attend a workshop on Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. to I p.m. Attendees can learn how to strengthen the immune system and to manage pain more effectively through alternative methods of treatment. On Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. a workshop will be held on Chinese medicine. The workshop will include lessons in acupuncture, acupressure, herbs and health exercises to benefit the immune system and support the body while under going treatment for ca ncer. Specific techniques will be demonstrated. On Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. a psychia-
trist will be on hand to discuss with cancer patients the normal reactions to diagnosis and treatment. Ongoing events are offered as well such as Tai Chi and yoga, to name a few of the many classes. For more information, call Margaret Stauffer or Lea Chatham at the Wellness Community at (619) 467-1065 -Melody Cruz Campus Beat Editor
Internet access for students For $8 a month, you can have a library of information at your fingertips. The SmartCities and Baja Inc. of Southern California are offering students access to the Internet program. Students must sign a partnership agreement with the agency and their contracted Internet providers and pay $8 for the membership fee each month. SmartCities is a non -profit organization run by volunteers. Its goal is to advance the develop ment of the information infra tructure, provide affordable Internet access and educate the community about finding information through the Internet. For more information , tho se interested can contact the executive director at (760) 207-C ITI or (760) 599-7531. -Yukiwo Tara Staff Writer
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Halloween isn't the only holiday that uses skulls as a representation. The Mexican holiday, El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead} uses sugar skulls, toys, food and other items to entice their dead loved ones to return on the day of Nov.2. The library is holding a replica of a typical altar used during the holiday through Nov. 12. 11 ~------'------....--------.
Students intere sted in the world of computers and high technology are invited to attend a free work shop called "Career Opportunities in Computer Science and Information Technology." The workshop will be held on Wednesd ay, Oct. 28 from 1 p.m. t~ 2:30 p.m. in the Governing Board Room in the Student Services Center. The workshop panel will feature Palomar College faculty, local employees and students discussing the wide range of career opportunities available as well as training and certifications needed for jobs in computer software and inform ation technology. The range of computer careers include computer scientis t, comp uter engineer, computer programmer, web designer, network technician, documentation specialist, sys tem analyst, databa se mana ger, applica tions development manager, technical services mana ger, computer operator, technician writer , technical support specialist and help desk technician. For more informati on, call the Career Center at (760) 744- 1150, Ext. 2 194 or e-mai l ssingh@pa lomar.edu. - Janise Deleon Staff Writer
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DRUNK IN PUBLIC- On Friday Oct. 16 around 10:55 a.m. camp us security escorted a drunk student off campus near the Student Services Building building . AUTO BURGLARY- On Wednesday Oct. 7 between 4:30 a.m. and I 0:50 a.m., a unknown person sto le a purse, pager , and severa l hundred dollars worth of compact disks from a student's car in Lot 12. The sheriff and deputy responded by dusting for prints and reporting the incident. GRAND THEFT- On Friday Oct. 2 two VCR's were stolen from SU- 16 and SU - 17. PETTY THEFT- On Wednesday Sept. 30 a stude nt noticed that two of his books were missing. The books were taken from SU7. No suspects were found.
ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT-ASG Meetings are on Wednesdays at I p.m. in room SU- I 8. CALVARY COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHlP- Meetings are held on Wednesdays at noon beneath the Clock Tower. DAY OF THE DEAD - MEChA will be celebrating The Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos) on Nov. 2 in the Student Union 's T.V. room , near SU-18. There will be a presentation, food and a ceremony. All are welcome and it is free. FLU SHOTS- Health Services is still offering nu shots while supplies last. For stude nts, the shot will cost $5 and $ JO for staff. To schedule an appoi ntment call (760) 744-1150 , Ext. 2380. GAY AND LESBIAN ASSOCIATION (GALA) - Meetings for GALA will be every Wednesday at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room SU-17. HALLOWEEN ESCAPE- The theme for this year's Halloween Escape will be "Disco Fever." The Escape will be held on Oct. 30 from 10 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. MEChA- Meetings for MEChA will be held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in room SU- I 7. The Palomar Mecha organization creates programs which benefit the the Hispanic comm unity. PRE-MEDlCAL SOClETY - 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. PARALEGAL STUDlES CLUB- Meetings for the Paralegal Studies club are from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room B- 1: PAN AFRIKAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (PASM)- Meetings for PASM are on Fridays at I p.m. in room SU- I6. RESUME WRITING WORKSHOPS - Resume writing workshops will be held on Oct. 30 in the Counse ling Center conference room from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. To sig n up for the free workshop or more information, ca ll (760) 744 - 1150, Ext 2194. THEATRE GUILD - Meetings for the Thea tre Guild are held on Wednesdays at l2 :30 p.m. at the coffee shop in the courtyard.
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 permilted and eva luativ e grades will be give n. REGISTRATION- Only registration for late start or self paced courses permilled through Dec. 19. REMINDER - Students who have moved recently, please update the address with the Adm issions office. SPRlNG 1999 GRADUATION - The Spring 1999 grad uation dead line for AA's and CA's is March 1.
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is a good idea for Mirna Chavez Palomarto hold Fashion Design a homecoming " I think it would be fun beca use yo u get to be dance? with your friends or boyfri end or girlfriend ."
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Rogelleo McKenzie Chemistry
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" I think it is good because it's a chance to meet peo ple and hang out with people they know."
" [ think it is pretty coo l becau e you get to know other peopl e while at the homecoming dance. "
" I think it is good for the stude nt for the students to interac t someplac e besides schoo l."
"I think it would be fun if you kew a lot of people and someone ac tually asked you but I don't know if I'd actually go."
" It's pretty stupid because I hate dancing .''
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• President Xavier E. Corona reported that CalSACC is still supporting a proposal to split student representation fee funds. 75 percent would stay at the colleges. 25 percent would go to CalSACC. He reported that the Governing Board is supporting the ASG in defeating this proposal.
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the board by Jennifer Knapic, a DSP&S student. the ASG agreed to help her lobby the North County Transit District to keep some bus routes that may be cut. • The ASG took a consensus to publish a newsletter.
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• By a vote of 6 to 3, the ASG appointed Katrina Baughman to a vacant senatorial position. • The ASG heard complaints from a student about unprofessional conduct during their meetings.
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"They'd definite!y be getting the money from the student representation fee money from the schools that have it, whether or not they want to a part of CalSACC, and still collect dues with the other colleges on the same basis of the full time student charge." Corona also feels that CalSACC has been pushing the 75/25 split without consent from the students they represent. "They brought it up at Presidential Summit [a recent CalSACC conference] as if the( had done nothing. It was, 'This is what we would like to do, what do you think about it?' They had already taken it to the CCCT [California Community College Trustees], and also have had the Chancel)or's office endorse this and put it on the legislative agenda for 1999-2000." He said CalSACC's president from last year started to push the proposal. "Sandy Sawa decided that it would be real)y good if CalSACC had a bi]) sponsored with CalSACC's name on it to give it publicity, and at the same time pass something that would generate funds for the budget." Corona says that Sawa was doing this without consent from CalSACC, "She did
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Police have arrested a former student of the University of Maryland al College Park on assault and weapons charges after a math professor reported that the student threatened him with a gun and insisted that he get an A in the class. Investigators aren't releasing the professor's name, but they said his sharp eye for detail was instrumental in helping police with their investigation of his claims. Campus police charged 22-year-old Stephen Clancy Hill, an economics major, with first-degree assault, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, carrying that weapon on campus and using a handgun to commit a felony. If convicted on all four charges, he could spend up to 51 years in
prison. According to a police report, Hill requested a meeting with the professor on Oct. 12. The two agreed to meet around noon. When Hi]) arrived he asked the professor for a private discussion. The professor told police that Hill lifted his jacket to reveal a handgun tucked in a shoulder holster as he talked about needing an A in the math course and his expectations that the professor would give one. "Mr. Hill further told the victim that he was going to give him an A or Mr. Hill would make the victim disappear, leaving no evidence," a police report staled. The professor told police that Hill warned him not to say anything about their conversation and then left the office. After the professor reported his encounter with Hill, police discovered that Hill had recently purchased a gun closely
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LARAMIE, Wyo. (CPX) - Members of the University of Wyoming's student government are making plans to memorialize Matthew Shepard, a classmate who died Oct. 12 after being savagely beaten. Among those plans are a memorial service scheduled to be held on campus Oct. 19 and proposals to craft student legislation that would create a fund Lohelp families of university students who have been victimized in some way. "l encourage legislation to start funds that could be used to fly in fam ilies if a stude·ntgets in a car crash or to pay for accommodations," said Student Body President Jesus Rios. "This could be very helpful," he added Volunteers from many of the university's fraternities and sororities are setting up tables throughout campus to collect money for Shepard's memorial fund. The money will be given lo a cause Shepard's family endorses. Rios said he, like many students, is "deeply saddened by the tragic events" leading to Shepard's death and eager to ~how the world that the state of Wyoming isn't necessarily all that the media have portrayed. "On TV and in the news we have seen some very negative things,'' he said. "We have also seen some very wonderful things." Media from around the world have descended on the campus after Shepard's death. Two men have been charged with his kidnapping and murder. Police have accused the men of beating Shepard, tying him to a fence and leav• ing him to die in near-freezing temperatures. Shepard died a few days after he was found.
matching the description the professor had provided. Investigators got search warrants for Hill's off-campus home and car and kept both under surveillance. On Oct. 14, soon after Hill drove away from his house, police pulled him over. Officers arrested Hill and found a loaded 9-milimeter semiautomatic handgun and three loaded ammunition clips on the seat next to him, police said. After searching Hill's house, police also reported finding a shoulder holster very similar lo the one the professor said he had seen Hill wearing. Police said they would send the case to the state's attorney's office for review. Meanwhile, Hill was dropped from the school's enrollment on Monday. School spokesman George Cathcart said federal privacy laws prevented him or any other university official frqm discussing the circumstances surrounding Hill's departure.
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Two days of concerts and camping was held on Mission Bay at this year's Live on the Bay featuring about 14 bands from Southern California. (Top) The Dave Nelson Band took charge of the large stage on Saturday afternoon. Other band sincluded Merl Saunders and The Rainforest Band, Missing Man Formation featuring Vince Welnick of the Grateful Dead and The Jerry Garcia Band.
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This year's Live on the Bay gathering was host to three generations ·of music lovers'. (Top➔ Young girls do their "hippie groove thing" to the music of Wise Monkey Orchestra. (Right) Kristina and James Knapp owners of The Sageman Trading Company, with young daughter Althea "The Dead wrote music parents should want their kids to listen to," he said. "They wrote music we could live by and I'm searching for other bands to do that."
Started the day after Jerry Garcia died, this mural is the prod• uct of over 1,000 hours of work by about 150 ~alnters. "Jerry's special presence is everywhere," said artist John Chaney one of the owners of the vending company The Americ~n Dream. "For awhile I thought the spirit of the '60s ended, especially after Jerry died. But I look around now and I know it isn't over."
he blue sky of Mission Bay was the backdrop; the sweet aroma of incense was the smell; the familiar songs of the Grateful Dead were the sounds and the rainbow colors of tie dye on smiling faces were the sights. This special "family" gathered at Campland on the Bay the weekend of Oct. 10 and 11 for two days of camping and concerts featuring 14 Southern California bands. The festival's name Live on the Bay was very appropriate considering the beautiful settings, abundance of music and the overall mood of this friendly mob of music lovers. The overall scene at Live on the Bay was not an unfamiliar one to anyone exposed to the sounds and lifestyles of the Grateful Dead. Much of the music heard throughout the weekend has been influenced in some way by the band. These influences were obvious with such musical acts as Missing Man Formation with former Grateful Dead member Vince Welnick, The Jerry Garcia Band formed by music legend Jerry Garcia and musicians Dave Nelson and Merl Saunders who have not only gained success with their own bands but also regularly played with the Grateful Dead. Therefore, it was not surprising to find dreadlocks and babushkas as the most predominant hairstyles; tie-dyed shirts, patchwork corduroys and layers of skirts as common attire; vans and cars ridden with stickers and equipped for traveling and the most valued attire-a smile on everyone. . This crowd did not just consist of hippies and Deadheads but there were also the faces of doctors and lawyers, students and graduates, parents and children. Whether sporting tie dye or Elmo attire the young faces of children smiling, dancing and playing definitely added lo the overall sense of community and family at Live on the Bay. The Grateful Dead, also known as the Dead , stopped touring after the death of lead guitarist and vocalist Jerry Garcia. The Dead always attracted a large following of widespread fans, more commonly known as Deadheads , since they emerged out of the San Francisco Haight -As hbury scene of the '60s. More of an extended family than groupies, many Deadheads have spent their lives on the road traveling from show to show watching the band perform throughout America and the · world. The spontaneous improvisational style of the Dead's music blends blues, rock, folk and bluegrass country into an unparalleled style unique only to them, While this style will always be attributed to the Grateful Dead, bands all over the country have emerged with the same free-form uncommercial rock sound that keeps Deadheads coming to the shows. The presence of the Grateful Dead and their "dea.dicated" fans was definitely felt through bands like Electric Waste Band and Travel Agents. These cover bands showed their musical talents and appreciation to the legacy of good music the Grateful Dead left behind by playing the familiar songs this crowd wanted to hear. These always smiling groups of musicians were perfect additions to the weekend and clear examples of how
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seemed geared up play, kids and Deadheads played follow the leader to the dance floor. This band is instantly like able with a sweet horn section, smooth percussion and saucy vocals. It was impossible to stand still as they play song. with titles like, "Jerry's Tune" and "Flying in Ill Imagination ." . Jerry Garcia's tunes were definitely on the mind a. Missing Man Formation took the stage in perfect jatn band tradition. Welnick 's experience with the Dead wn evident and much appreciated as they got the crow' movin' with Grateful Dead songs like "Sea .. ' Begonias," "Long Way Home" and "St. Stephens." I addition to playing some of their own original songs MMFshowed their musical versatility and comradery a. musicians when they nailed difficult songs like Lo Zeppelin's "Cashmere" and The Beatles' "Here Come Sunshine." As the sun dropped into the hay on Saturday, Mer Saunders and The Rainfore st Band took the first staLI and added some funk to the lineup . Besides jammif1 out sweet music and crowd pleasing tunes, Merl' friendly presence .on stage makes eve ryone feel Iikc part of the family. His performance was a beautiful end ing to Saturday's events and a perfect prelude to th good music still to come. . And come it did, Pure Noodle pulled campers awa from their sites and towards the stage as the tight sotu, of their improvi sat ional jam s and original songs dri c throu gh the campground at I 0:45 a.m. This band ' inevitabl e success will be for no other reason than dam
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The crowd's ener~, clothing and music were reminiscent of Grateful Dead shows. Although they stopped ~ourmg.after le~d guitarist and vocalist Jerry Garcia died of heart problems, many bands with similar music styles are attracting the Deadhead crowds.
(Left)Theater Academy students from Los Angeles City College found some down time with Guinness the dog form the hustle and bustle of the city. Guinness is one of about 100 dogs that brought their owners to see the show. (Below) The high energy dancing continued after dark as The Jerry Garcia Band took the stage. After opening with the Grateful Dead's "Shakedown Street" there wasn't a fan in the crowd not on their feet.
ood, ear-pleasing, hipwaying rock 'n' roll. As pleasing as original ongs are, the popular nd familiar sounds of teely Dan were brought life by cover band, The teely Damned. With a ery upbeat and enthusistic presence this band f eight obviously love e music they play and he people they play it ·or. "This is the reason I ot up this morning," aid TSD's lead guitarist the crowd. "This thing .O.B] is in its infancy, a couple of years you won't be able to get near this thing." In a couple of years we may not be able to get as near to up-and- coming band Big Water's Edge either. Musically talented, aesthetically pleasing and able to groove with the best of them, this group of gentlemen were a pleasant surprise to the lineup. This is quite a compliment considering they opened for the group many in the crowd came to see, The David Nelson Band. Nelson is no newcomer to the "roots ,music" tradition or the Deadhead crowd. Nelson has ,played with Grateful Dead members on tour and during ~everal recon.ling sessions since the early 60's. The David Nelson Band is music definitely worth traveling 11<. .., and has lyrics travelers can relate to. Playing with a ,lmeup of talented musicians in their own right, David .Nelson has earned an excellent reputation among all ,Lypes of music lovers for his talent on a guitar, evocative :new tunes, and the spontaneous Dead-like jams we all kt1ow and love. Finally, the band that sucks you in, spins you around .and sends you dancing took the stage and the crowd went •WJld. The Jerry Garcia Band has been well known and loved hy Deadheads since Jerry Garcia gathered the talented musicians to record and tour with when he was not playing with the Grateful Dead. Although Jerry's vocals and guitar licks are dearly missed, the familiar faces of JGB members along with their soulful, highly-spirited songs ensures that the crowd is "grateful" for their presence. The friendly open presence of the band members is C'!:idcnt as they share smiles and eye contact with the auflience. "A good vibe is rising and flowing through the crowd," ~aid Elgin Seals, bass player for JGB. "It is a great scene ~-
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and a great way to spend a Sunday, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else." The "good vibe" between the band and the audience was immediately flowing as t played favorites like "Shakedown Street," "Stop at Trafo" and "Deal." Bob Dylan's "Tangled up in Blue" and Van Morrison's "And it stoned me" were definite1y crowd pleasers and it was obvious everyone on stage and off was having a wonderful time. A perfect close to a cosmic weekend was JOB 's version of "How Sweet it is to be loved by you." As the crowd sang along with the amazing vocals of Gloria Jones it was clear that the feeling was mutual. "It is a paradise of Deadheads," said Palomar student Dave Garcia. "It is my first experience with the Dead music thing. It is pretty spiritual and definitely a good variety of happy people." "It is a great mix of local and professional music," said O'rion Joel, a member of the rising local band Mad Cap Otis. "Nothing but smiles for me, everyone is really soaring with it." _Concert' g?ers had the opportunity to purchase anythmg from tie dyes, homemade clothing, hemp jewelry and musical instruments to burritos, fresh juice drinks, hand-crafted wooden boxes and an assortment of items made from blown glass. Jimmy Knapp and his wife Kristina are owners of The Sageman Trading Company which is just one of the many vendor booths surrounding the stages. · Knapp feels it is important for parents to do fun things with their kids. "Besides this is way more groovy than the stuff I did with my parents," he sald. "She loved the loud music and for me to bounce her to the beat," said Knapp of his brand new baby girl, Althea. "The Grateful Dead wrote music that parents should want their kids to listen to," said Knapp. "They wrote music we could live by and I'm searching for other bands to do that." "You always see three generations at these shows" said Howard Freiberg who is the coordinator for simil;r gatherings of music and camping _held throughout the year. He is currently putting the final touches on the plans for Dead in the Desert which will take place Saturday, Oct. 24 in Apple Valley, Ca. "These productions offer a lot of things a corporate show can't," he said. When these music lovers couldn't be found in front of a stage or on a dance floor they could be found relaxing at a campsite, sunbathing on the beach, swimming in the campground's pool or cruising around the bay on one of several boat rentals available. The large grassy area which was home to the stages and vendors was also host lo hacky sack and drum circles, a few games of catch and smash ball, not to mention about 100 dogs of all shapes, ages and sizes. Although Deadhead dogs are common at shows it is a rare occasion when a venue actually allows them inside the show area. "It's a perfect event," said Roger, a Carlsbad-based juggler and frequent show-goer. "It is a private, selfpoliced show where everybody is having a good time. There is no security because we don't need it, these are loving and beautiful people just here to see a great show." Lac~ _o_f security doesn't seem to be a worry according to Fac1ht1es Manager David W. Rogers. He said that the event as a whole is pretty much the same as last year but with two or three times the amount of people. "This is a real nice mellow crowd," he said. "Everyone picks up after themselves pretty well and we've had no problems."
"It's important tha.t the ideas are being passed on," said Palomar student and photography major Anton 0rlov. He appreciates the presence of more bands on the second stage this year because it creates constant music. "By the way," said 0rlov. "Hacky sack is life!"
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Candidates should not have to pay for advertising. Isn't that a revolutionary thought? Surely to say that someone doesn't have to pay for advertising is going against the grain of our capitialistic society. We are trained to believe everybody must pay for things; nothing is free. In fact, I think free advertising for campaigns is a great way to bring control to the majority of people in this country. Not paying for advertising allows for less corruption in politics and a more diversified, accurate standpoint of the average American. First of all, corruption within politics will decrease. For instance, campaigns cost so much money (millions of dollars to run ads, especially TV ads) that even· the RICH in society need donors to support them financially. The private individuals and corporations that donate money to candidates' campaigns influence the candidate's decisions once he or she is elected . That is, if I am the owner of a fast-food chain and I donate enough money to finance a candidate's campaign, then the candidate, once elected, will push for laws that are in favor of the interests of my business. The old saying, "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" is paramount here. This way, the special interest group, or the corporation and private individuals, have an advantage over government and the people. Studies reveal that wealthy individuals and families have been among the largest contributers to presidential campaigns. Interesting. What irks me most is that candidates should reflect the majority of the popultion. With all the money coming from corporations and wealthy people, it is hard to believe candidates will support interests of an average American. And I don't believe that the corporations and wealthy people feel a "civic duty" to society as well. Allowing for a free campaigning system creates diversity and a more accurate representation of what it is like to be you or me : average. Free campaign advertising means _the candidate is not a slave to the will of his or her financiers. Rather, someone who is average and believes what the majority of the popula tion believes. The truth is, the majority of the population would be represented instead of the few. Free campaign ads are a good thin g.
Huge amounts of money are spent on election campaigns. In 1996 over $2 billion was spent for campaigning. At the federal level $4 16 million was spent, and $200 million at the state level. More than $600 million was put into the presidential campaign. At this point, one question comes to mind. Where does the money come from? It from the candidates themselves, their families, loans and donations from individuals, interest groups, and political action committees (PACs). In order to win, candidates need to have strong impact on the voters. The best way to do this is through the media, which is extremely expensive. By trying to get rid of candidate's headaches, Daniels Cablevision in San Diego County is providing free advertising spots for candidates. However, I think politicians should pay for their election expenses themselves . They have enough money to cover their election expenses, at least their supporters provide the funds. IL is not fair to get a free spot when the public must still pay for them. Only candidates can get a spot for free. It sounds pretty unfair. If people want to sell a product, they have to pay for the advertising Lime. Politicians are not an exception. They must sell themselves and their agenda, just like companies sell products. If they want to sell themselves, they shou ld pay for it. Also, I think it is not good for the candidates who get the free spots. There is no doubt that politicians are pressured by companies that support them. If the candidate wins they will think they have to give some kind of reward to the cable company. They will feel they owe their victory to the cable company. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the cable company will ask for a compensation · in return for their help. That is natural human behavior, even though they say they do not expect compensation - people become greedy. Election campaigns cost too much, but candidates should pay for their own expenses. They are the same as other sellers. In addition, relying on the cable company's wonderful offer will change the task of the politician. Moreover, think their supporters provide enough money for the politician to cover all the_ir expenses. Therefore, politicians should pay for their campaign costs by themselves .
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Most people think going to a baseball game is a relatively safe activity. However if you happen Lo be attend ing a game in New York you might need your own body guard. Why - you ask? Well if you went to New York to support the Padres your hat might have been set on fire. How exciting!!! The first and second World Series games in New York proved how much Padres fans are nicer than Yankees fans. Padres fans drive around with cars decorated with "Go Padres" on their windows. Padres fans drive around with headlight s on, to show they're "Keepin' the Faith." Yankees fans throw beer bottles at Padres fans. Saturday night over 20,000 fans nocked to Qualcomm to watch the game . When New York fans showed up they were booed, but there was no violence . After the Padres lost game one, everyone went home, but left feeling connected to each other. Fans honked horns, waved Padre flags out car windows in support. By the time we got home we knew San Diego was the best place in the world. Yankee fans have proven the New York stereotype which labels them as mean and disrespectful. New York fans spit on the seats of Padres fans in addition to throwing beer bottles. Not only are their fans inconsiderate, their media is just as inappropriate. In the October 19 issue of the New York Times there was a picture of Padres pitcher Andy Ashby walking off the mound, the photo caption said "So long looser," If that isn't unprofessional I don't know what is. Padres fans don't hate the Yankees, we don't hate the Astros or the Braves, we respect them. They're great teams, I think the Padres learn from every team they play. When you watch games at Qualcomm, or go to rallies, people treat you as if you are at a family reunion. For a few hours its like you are best friends. Everyone is there for one reason, Lo show the Padres we love them.
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As reported in our Oct. 9 issue, students can now access their grades ovcl' the Internet. What a concept. No more walking across campus to find that the computer system is down and no more standing in line for 20 minutes just to get a print out. We're sure that when Palomar designed the Student Online Grades and Schedules program, otherwise known as S.O.N .G.S., they had the best interest of the students at heart but recent buzz about campus paints a different picture. The easily accessible part of the S.O.N.G.S. program, which oric would think to be the point, is the very thing that has complaints stretching as far as Palomar President George Boggs' office. The main issue is pl'ivacy. Those wishing to gain access to a student's history only need know the student's social security number and the month and year he was born in order to sec the. student's college portfolio plastered across the computer screen. Information provided includes full name, address, phone number, date of birth and probationary status, if applicable. The concern seems to be that rnany students do not wish to have their information so accessible. Whether it is paranoia or a
bad experience that drives a student to feel uncomfortable about their personal report being viewed by someone else is not the point. The point is that a student has a right to privacy. The administration has quickly addressed this recent contro-versy by allowing studetlts to change their birth month and year identification number to a four digit code that they are allowed to chose. The change process is relatively painless involving a quick trip to the student services center to enter a new code on the computers. Where the administration's response lacks is in their failure to let students know that they have that option. In fact, students can also change their student identification number which is their social security number to a different chosen code as well. For the sake of convenience, using social security numbers and birth dates makes complete sense. To be truly fair, however, the word needs to be spread to students that they have the option of choosing their identification and pin numbers. This should be listed on every enrollment application so that students may know from the beginning of their , time here at Palomar that they have a choice.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Paper must find issues Dear Editor: Your editorial board reminds me of the nut on the Titanic who grills the captain, "Why is this ship slipping so?" The ASG hasn't given you a reason to care? Tel I me something, what's it like to be skating on thin ice? You editorial on Friday, Oct. 2 mentioned that only 382 out 25,000 stuents voted in the election. The implication is since so few voted, then why have government?
Hey, Palomar has a football team that could win the national championship, but there's no way 382 students show up fbr one of their games. Shal l we do away with the football program? Is there anything on this campus that attracts more than two dozen students at a time ? The piece further lambastes the ASG for caring about trivial things when so much more needs to be addressed . Sounds to me like we need a newspaper. I wonder where I' II find one that covers Palomar College? Not any rag sheet will do, it has to be an award winner.
While Palomar bums, and the ASG worries about the minutiae, your news paper deliberated on such weighty issues like whether booze should be allowed on campus or whether Clinton is worthy of being an action figure . Why do you think newspapers were invented in the first place? It's your job to find issues that matter to Palomar students. After all, a reporter asks questions and finds answers . Politicians duck them. Salvador Marquez Journalism
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& ENTERTAINMENT World Dance Celebration leaps into Palomar for limited · performances iiharon Palladino ·1aj{ Writer
The Performing Arts Department viii be presenting a World Dance :elebration at the Howard Brubeck theatre. These multi-cultural lances reflect the different ethnicity >fthe dancers and choreographers. The celebration includes dances 'rom West Africa (Palomar Drum /1. Dance Ensemble), the Middle ~ast (Cedar), Mexico (La Fiesta )anzantes), Ireland (Harney \cademy of Irish Dancers), Japan Koharu Kai), Brazilian Martial \.rts (Capoiera Quilombo de San )icgo). Eastern Indies (Patnaik ;isters) and Aztec (Danza )ceolotl). "It's all about sharing the experi:nce," said Mea Daum, publicity :oordinator for the Performing Arts )epartment. Each troupe is different and has ts own choreographers. The per·ormers from diverse cultures work ogether dancing for community :vents such as the World Dance :elebration. The dancers and musicians for hi event are different for each per·ormance. The history's exciting, nteresting and applies to all >a]omar students. Each dance has its own story >ehind the art. For example, the : apoeria Quilombo de San Diego ias an emotional background based m black slaves brought to Brazil ·rom nations such as Angola,
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World Dance Celebration dancers rehearse for their upcoming performances at the Howard Brubeck Theatre. The theatre is located on the southwest side of Palomar's main campus.
Congo and Guinea. The new world formed around these slaves was directed by their masters. The masters, interested in keeping slaves captive, were st1ict and domineering over them. Music infused with dance to insure the slaves' survival was developed. This hidden art gave slaves the ability to keep ties Lotheir past. The Capoeira gave slaves the ability to
attain strength, self-reliance and self-esteem. This dance is directed by Elias Rocha Fonseca. Palomar dance instructor, Patriceann Mead directed and choreographed the dance "Yetle Sorte" for the World Drum and Dance Ensemble. This dance comes from West Africa. Its framework is actually the finale of a larger piece titled "The Sacrifice." Twenty-four dancers and five musicians perform
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during this execution of Yette Salte. Koharn Seichika directed and choreographed the Koharu Kai Japanese Dance Group dance titled "Hakata Shigure." The piece because features only one performer. The story is about a woman who is walking in the rain with her umbrella trying to deal with her loneliness and frustration. The dance titled "Hananowa Odori," i. performed by three
up female bond and charisma to the magical side of the story Iine. Without them, the connection between the surreal and concrete reality would have been vague and useless to the plot. These two veteran actresses only appear briefly, but they contribute as much to the film as lead stars Bullock and Kidman. All in all "Practical Magic" is a
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dancers. The title leads towards the meaning of flower it's usually performed in spring. This festive perfornrnnce is merely for the pleasure of the dancers moving. All costumes have big feathered head dresses to reflect their culture. Everyone who attends this dance performance will have the opportunity to observe the past prohibitions of the new world and their symbolic means of survival. The company for this dance ensemble is new at Palomar. In spring 1999, rehearsals will continue for the new Palomar World Drum and Dance Ensemble. This new group is an extension of the new Survey of World Dance class offered at Palomar College at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Students interested in pursuing this class should check the dance section of the spring class schedule. Performances for the upcoming World Dance Celebration begin at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 24, and 7 p.m. on Oct. 25. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Reserve seats through the Palomar College box office can be attained Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. The prices range from general admission for $IO to $8 for seniors/military and students tickets for $5. The number at the box office is 760) 744-1150, Ext. 0136 during business hours, or voice mail (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
good way to spend an evening. Girls, grab your best friend and make a night of it. Guys, if your girlfriend drags you to it, don't fret too much. You might just be surprised when the credits role and you realize that it wasn't half bad. Warning, though, the end is a bit cheesy but go with it; at least you'll be left in a good mood.
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"You're a Good Man Charlie Br()wo·• 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
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Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock add a modern twist to the practicality of magic in the movie "Practical Magic."
Based on the novel "Practical \1agic" authored by Alice Hoffman, this recent motion picture 1daptation of a beloved story is defnitely female oriented. Unlike the Spice Girl girlie )ower plaque, however, this film is .ruly uplifting and true to the bond .vomcn and friends in general feel for one another. The basis for the story is really ~uite simple. Sally Owens played 1y Sandra Bullock is part of the )wens clan. The Owens are not a .ypical family in the sense that all :he Owens women arc apt to the )ractice of white magic. Raised with her sister Gillian )layed by Nicole Kidman after their Jarents untimely death, the two young women develop distinctly Jpposing personalities. Their aunts, Jet and Frances, :>layed by Dianne Wiest and ~tockard Channing provide a child1ood not typical of the other chi liren in their small New England :own . The girls eat chocolate cake for breakfast, stay up late and study ,pells and potions for fun instead of foing their homework. Bullock plays a woman trying
desperc>tely to forgo her gift of magic. Although she has a greater knack for magic than Kidman, she chooses to lead a "normal, magicfree life." When her happy home is shattered by a curse that plagues the Owens women, she slowly turns back to her family to pull her through. Then in a twist, Kidman's character takes the lead as crisis hits her life. Turning to her sister for help, the two women get themselves into trouble that brings the law in the form of police officer played by Aidan Quinn, on their porch and into their lives. A love story is then spun into the plot between Bullock and Quinn Lo prove that true love cannot be cursed . But that seems to just be the expected ingredient in the cauldron that has to be endured. The true climax of "Practical Magic" then comes when a swarm of dark supernatural forces threaten the Owens home and Aunts Jet and Frances choose to leave their nieces to clean up their own mess, hoping they will face up to the true power their white magic holds. Laughs are inevitable as the Owens women must come out to
the small town PTNs gossiping women's group. .....~ Perhaps the most prevalent asset to this film's success is secured in the fact that it does not allow the mind to wander. The story unfolds quickly and there is just the right amount of comic relief to make the viewing a pleasant one. While this movie does scream "chick-flick," I find it hard to believe that any man is going to complain too much when they get a load of the sex appeal Bullock and Kidman bring to the big screen. These two noted actresses exemplify the women we other women love to hate for their perfectness. Bullock delivered her classic girl next door appeal with the same level of believability as her previous roles in "Speed" (but, certainly not "Speed 2''.) and "While You Were Sleeping." Kidman once again drifted from the innocent gentile nonsense that marked her early career and projected the fiery attitude that brought her acclaim for her performance in "To Die For." Wiest and Stockard bring color
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s people in the stands watch a Palomar football game, a similar feeling is shared. Fans from both sides, home and away, begin to have a sense of pity for the poor souls' on defense who are asked to tackle Comet running back Joe Hall. Their efforts usually result in the 6foot-3, 270+ pound Hall rumbling through them like a mac truck over a china doll. On lookers only hope that the unfortunate linebackers and safeties will indeed get up after the punishment of getting in his way. The 18-year old sophomore out of Lakewood High School, isn't your typical running back. Resembling more of a nose tackle than anything else, Hall's bulldozing style has him leading the nation in rushing through the first five games. "To be honest it is kind of embarrassing when somebody tackles me," the confident Hall said last week after practice. "When I'm running full speed, it doesn't matter how big the other guy is, he shouldn't be able to bring me down." Fortunately for Hall he has been able to save him self the shame, as defenders would seem to have a better chance of tackling an oak tree. So far this season, Hall has averaged 5.9 yards per carry , piling up 879 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. Comet Head Coach Tom Craft realizes what a special talent he has in Hall, and has placed the bulk of the offensive load on his shoulders . "Joe really brings a force on the ground and an impact on how people play us on
defense," Craft said, "just his presence brings us some opportunities to make some big plays in the passing game." Which the Comets have been able to do, as quarterback Tony Alvarez and the receivers have piled up over 1200 yards in the air this season. With such potent attacks coming from both ends of the offensive unit, the Comets are leading the nation in total offense as well. But the success of the offense, and team for that maller, stems from Hall, who is enjoying his time at Palomar before he transfers next Fall. Drawing interest from top Division I school's such as Nebraska, Tennessee, and Arizona State among others, Hall is still uncertain where he will end up. The Comet star is deliberating on just how far he wants to move away from his father Joe Sr. who lives in the Los Angeles area. "All my life I have had my father around to help push me ...by putting his foot in my butt," Hall said of the man he considers his idol. "He (Joe Sr.) has been to every game I've ever played ... So I'd like to stay close to home where my family can watch me play." But Hall feels there is still unfinished business here at Palomar and the way he
sees it, if the Comets don't run the table in the second half of the season, there will (' have been something wrong. "I can pretty much guarantee that if we play the way we can, we'll easily win the rest of our games," Hall said of his 4- J team that lost a heart breaker two weeks ago to El Camino. · Craft shares optimism that the Comets will rebound from the loss and keep their season on the up swing. "We our pleased with the first half of the season," Craft said, "I'm pleased with where we are headed. "I think our spirits are in good shape after losing to EI Camino. We are going to try to just win one game at a time, and tee it up for the bowl game," he added. The 35-20 defeat was the Comets first of the season, and left a hunger in Hall's stomach. 'Tm really disappointed in the way 1 performed .against El Camino, I'm just anxious to get out there and play again," Hall said. Hall and the Comets will get a chance to redeem themselves tomorrow (Oct. 24) when they travel to Golden West College. Kick-off is at I p.m. The game will be broadcast live on Comet Radio 1320, starting at 12:45 p.m.
The rumbling Hall breaks through two Orange Coast defenders.
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(Left) Joe Hall breaks into his touchdown stride in the 42-1 7 victory over the Orange Coast College Pirates. (Top) Hall watches on the sideling during the Comets first scrimmage of the season against Long Beach City College. Hall is averaging 176 yards a game, and is on pace to break the all time Comet rush record.
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"Tobe honest it is kind of embarrassingwhen somebodytacklesme. WhenI'm runningfull speed it doesn1t matter how big the other guy is, he shouldn'tbe able to bring me down."