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Comet Radio may sign off Jessica Long Co-Editor in Chief
Plans to liv en up Palomar College's student-run radio station may no longer be necessary if Palomar's Governing Board goes ahead with its intent to se ll the rights and disband KKSM-AM 1320 next month. Reasons cited for the potential cancellation include lack of funding for a fulltime station man a g e r , expendit u r e s exceed generated revenue and the Leta Bowen property Chief Engineer w h i C h houses the station's transmitter is being sold. KKSM-AM 1320, which has recently been renamed to Comet l 320, acquired the AM signal two years ago courtesy of a donation made by the Par Broadcasting Company. The Palomar Community College District has operated the signal as a non-profit radio station interrogated into the radio programming instructional courses offered on Palomar's main campus. Leta Bowen, chief engineer of Comet 1320 pleaded with members of the board to allow four weeks time for her and others fighting for the station to put together a portfo lio of options the board could accept in lieu of selling the AM rights. "I believe there is additional information the board and others may want to review for recommendations and voting on this valuable aspect of Palomar College, " Bowen said. Over the next four weeks, Bowen said she plans to formally address every reason cited by the board in favor of disbanding Comet 1320. To com bat the issue of insufficient funding, Bowen said she has already spoken to a community member who has agreed to set up an e ndowm ent to keep the station run ning . The station manager co uld be
filled on a volunteer basis and the lease Palomar has signed with the owner of the property housing the station's transmitter does not end until April in the year 2000. Financial problems have been an ongoing problem with Comet 1320, according to General Manager and Palomar faculty member Rob Branch. "I, too, am disturbed by this. The problem is we sometimes get students who aren't necessarily so interested in revenue, so we have peaks and valleys of revenue." Branch , who has been acting station manager for the station in addition to his faculty position as General Manager/ Adviser to Comet l 320 and profe ssor on campus said, "(The station) requires a lot of work and I can't keep up with two jobs even though I'd like to. I really love this station but there is a point where we have to be realistic." "We can't do a patchwork fix on this. If there is a so lution , it has to be a real one," Branch added. If the proposal to disband Comet 1320 goes through, it is still likely that students will be able to broad cast on COX Cable FM 92.3. Students will still be offered classes in broadcasting but their work will not be applied in a live radio station . Gene Jackson, dean of Arts and Languages said, "It was a very strong program before we had the AM station and it will remain a very strong program. Rob can't do two jobs at once and the instructional program is sufferi ng from having to play the role of station manager." "I don't think this is going to make a significant difference to the community," Jackson told the board. North County Broadcasting Corporation's Director of Engineering and Operations , Bob Royster disagrees with Jackson. "I was absolutely floored, shocked and dismayed Lo hear of this potential loss," Royster said. Royster told the board that since March he has hir ed half a doz en Palomar students to work for his company because of the real world exper ience they hav e gained through working on Comet 1320.
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Education bill eases financial burdens Rebecca Gresh Staff Writer
The Comets offensive and defensive line prepare during practice drills. The two units played well in the Comets 56• 7 victory over Golden West College on Oct. 24. The Comets next action is at home agai,-ist Riverside College, kick•off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
First alumni reunion set to coincide with Homecoming '98 Sharon Palladino Staff Writer
Palomar's Alumni and Friends are joining the Homecoming weekend festivities with special events planned for alumni . All alumni from 1946 to the present are invited to attend this Homecoming weekend. The events begin on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m . with an inform al gathering under the the clock tower. This will give everyone a chanc e to catc h up and reminisce. This may be the first time that former students have seen or spoken to each other in many years . The main lib rary will also be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for those interested in reviewing old Mirror publications and Telescope editions. The Mirror was an annual publication for alumni of the ongoing activities and acheivements at Palomar. Old yearbooks may also be glanc ed over, as well as scrap books , ca talo gs and newspaper clip -
pings from 1946 to present. At noon on Saturday, Palomar president, George Boggs, will greet those in attendence. There will also be a picnic lunch under the tower. At 1 p.m. Palomar's football team will play Santa Ana College at San Marcos Hi gh School. During half time alumni will be reco gn ized. Alumni are also invited to the Chamber Singers concert of Gypsy music at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., the Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Associated Student Govemement will commence in the Student Union. On Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Peter Gach, Artist in Residence , will perform a piano recital featuring the last sonata of Franz Schubert. Even tho se who did not graduate are invited to the reunion , and Alumni and Friends hope that current students will attend. Business Professor and reunion chairperson Tom Humphrey believe s that the eve nt will be exc iting for alumni.
"One will find that not a lot is known about Palomar's history. This history is quite intersting and well worth knowing," Humphrey said. Two years ago there was a 50th Anniversary party and in May of this year, the class of 1958 attempted a reunion of their own. These were the first attempts at getting alumni together. The first graduating class in 1946, had just three graduates. At this time, the students had been attending Oceanside/Carlsbad Junior College. These students tranferred over to Palomar af ter its incorporation , and the students made history. Now, in 1998, there are over 25,000 in attendence. Palomar officials are hoping that more alumni will attend but the turn out may be dissapointing. "There has not been a tremen dous number of reservations made as of yet," Humphrey said, "We are hoping for many more in the next few weeks."
President Clinton signed the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 on Oct. 7, lowering interest rates on student loans and raising the maximum amount for Pell Grants. The bill also takes steps to improve teacher preparation, monitor college costs, report campus crimes, monitor hate crimes and discourage drug or alco hol abuse . Despite the Clinton issues dividing the house, Congress compromised to form this piece of legislation. "We put the progress of the country and the people of the country ahead of our partisan differences and reached a principled resolution of the matters in dispute," Clinton said. 'That's the way America is supposed to work, and that's the way the American people want us to work." Nearly nine million students receive close to $49 billion in stuctent financial aid annually. Lowering interest rates will make it easier and less costly for college students to pay back interest payments. The new law requires inter est on student loans be no higher than 8.24 percent. According to Robert Greene from the Associated Press , a student who borrowed $12,000 for four years of college would save $650 over a typical I 0-year repayment period. Graduates start ing to repay loans will also benefit. The interest rate for gradua tes has lowered to 7.46 percent the lowest interest rate in 17 years. The authorized amount for Pell Grants has also increased and will continue to do so in steps until 2004. From 1999-2000 the maximum amount will increase from $3,000 to $4,500 per year and will reach $5,800 by the end of 2004. Teacher educa tion will also improve due to $300 million that has been aut hori zed by the bill. Incentives are provided for new
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Palom.ar's governing board debate highlighted by candidate's com.plaints Shigehiro Kondo Staff Writer
The Palomar College gove rnin g board candidates' forum last week was marked by one cand idat e's constant allegation that the board hasn't comm uni cated ade quately with the ·student body. Several times during the forum, candidate David Rockwell, a former paralegal student at Palomar, acc used the board of not allowing students' voices to be heard in its decision -makin g process. When asked by mod erator Robert Hahns , president of First National Bank of North County, what uniqu e attributes he brings to the board, Rockwell said, "l would enco urage students to come up and talk to me .... That's some thin g I've never seen in any of the board members." Also regardin g a question about the
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role of student trustees in the governing board, Rockwell sugges ted that the board should listen to them mor e frequently. At one point during the forum, incum bent candidate Dr. Robert Dougherty partly agreed with some of Rockwell's allegations. "I hav e to agree that the ideal participation by all has not been reached. I think that administration has a fairly stro ng voice, and faculty docs. But classified staff is often overlooked ...and the same is true for students," Dougherty said . Rockwell 's attack was directed not only at the board but also at Palomar President/Superintendent George Bo ggs. Rockwell referred to a recent newspaper article which reported that Boggs sa id he had considered seek ing a restrainin g order against Rockwell after hearin g some college emp loyees' grieva nces
against RockweJl's behavior and persis tent requests for info rma tion in their offices . "I ca n be a bit of butthead, no doubt about it. However, I just speak my mind. And quite frankly , George, I think you owe me an apo logy for making the statement ," Rockwell said directly to Boggs, who was among the audience at the forum. Regarding Rockwell's remark, Boggs said, "I don't see any reason to apo log ize beca use it's a fact that several emp loy ees have been harrassed by hi s behavior. " Rockwell's accusations were incessant and there was littl e opportunity for the two incumbents , Dougherty and Harold Scofield, to directly respond to him . The format of the forum prohibited cross -talk
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Tom Chambers/ Tl,e Telescope
Debate mediator Bob Hahns (far right) asks the candidates about the role of the student trustee. As Dr. Robert Dougherty (left) and Dr. Michele Nelson (middle) prepare to respond during the Governing Board Candidate Debate.
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IN BRIEF Art institute to visit Palomar The San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) will be coming to Palomar on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon in room C-5. The SFAJ admissions representative, Lynn Berman, will give a presentation to the students in the art and photography departments. Afterwards, Berman will be available to review portfolios and meet with students and faculty members individually. The portfolio viewing wi II be held in room C-15A around noon. The SFAI awards a $5,000 community college scholarship each year to Palomar College students. The scholarship is awarded in the spring semester to transfer students who are selected by the faculty and are working toward a bachelor of the fine arts degree (B.F.A). The SFAI program offers fine arts only. Included studies are painting, photography, sculpLUre and ceramics, printmaking, experimental film , and new genres (digital media, installation, performance and video). For more information, call Jan Burton at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2302. -Rehecca Gresh Staff Writer
Public hearing on transit system The North San Dir:go County Transit Development Board will be holding a public hearing to consider proposed bus route changes. The hearing will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 3:45 p.m. at the Nort~ County Transit District at 810 Mission Ave. in Oceanside. The NCTD welcomes the public to attend this meeting and voice their concerns. The proposed changes would effect bus routes 30 I, 303, 305, 308, 313 and 317. Many of the changes would cut service in the evening and on weekends. If passed the changes would take effect on Jan. 24, 1999. For more bus route information call (760) 722-NCTD (coastal) or (760) 743-NCTD (inland). Tom Chambers Opinion Editor
Science field studies offered The Life Science Department will offer a life science field studies course in Central America Jan. 3 through Jan. 16, 1999. Candice Francis and Beth Pearson will teach this class. Participants will visit Mayan ruins, a natural history museum, and a butterfly farm. Other activities include ecology rides, jungle walks, cave rafting, snorkeling, nature hiking and exploring the rain forests.
Students can earn three units of credit in a life science course by enrolling in one or more of the following courses; Biology 195A, 1958, l 95C, l 95E, Zoology 195A, 195B or l 95F. The cost for the course is $1,995 per person which includes air transportation from San Diego via Continental Airlines, accommodations, three daily meals, local transportation and entrance fees. Not included are Palomar College enrollment fees, student's accident insurance, U.S. departure tax of $15, a nominal U.S. entry fee, optional travel insurance and personal items. For more information, contact Beth Pearson at (760) 744-1 150, Ext. 2874 or Candice Francis, Ext. 2275. -Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer
Earn units while touring Europe Students who need a break from stuffy classrooms and textbooks have an opportunity to have Europe as their classroom and earn three credits in art during the summer of 1999. The class focuses on art, photography, architecture and culture while touring some of the major European cities, such as Salzburg. Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam beginning May 30, 1999 through June 20, 1999. Students can also extend the tour to include Paris, London, Leningrad or other cities. Scheduled activities include visits to art museums and photo and sketching field trips. The program fee includes hotel accommodations, meals, ground travel and personalized instruction and attention. There are no prerequisites required to participate. There will be informational meetings held on Nov. 14 and Dec. 5 at I p.m. in room D-8. For more information call Harry Bliss at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2304 or Ext. 2822. -Melody Cruz Campus Beat Editor
¡Speaker to give tips on transfer Alpha Nu will welcome Howard Benson, Southern California director of the Kaplan test preperation company , on Nov. 4 at 12 p.m. in room SU-22. Benson will discuss issues related to transferring to a university, graduate school or professional school. The 45 minute presentation will have an overview of the transfer process and will include a Limeline guide for transfer students. For reservations, call JoAnn LaBelle at (760) 727-2661 or e-mail joannlabel le@juno.com -Melody Cruz Campus Beat Editor
Jerry S<!hulteI The Ttlew,pe
On Oct. 23 the Educational Opportunities Programs and Services <EOP&S) held a multicultural potluck to celebrate United Nations Day. Dancers representing different cultures entertained the crowd outside the DSP&S office.
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TRAFFIC COLLISION- On Oct. 20 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. an unknown person ran into a student's parked vehicle in Lot 7. PETTY THEFT- On Oct. 19 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. unknown suspects took a student's parking permit. On Oct. 23 between noon and 12: 15 p.m. unknown suspects took a student's backpack from the library. ILLNESS- On Oct. 8 at the Escondido center a student fell ill and was taken to the hospital by the Escondido Fire Department.
ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT- ASG meetings are on Wednesdays at I p.m. in room SU-18. CALVARY COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP- 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 flu shots while supplies last. For students, the shot will cost $5 and $10 for staff. To schedule an appointment 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 IO a.m. to 2 p.m. INTER-CLUB COUNCIL- Meetings for the ICC are held every Tuesday al 12:30 p.m. in room SU- I 8. MEChA- Meetings for MEChA will be held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in room S U-17. The Palomar MEChA organization creates programs which benefit the the Hispanic community. NORTH COUNTY BIBLE STUDY CLUB- Meetings will be held the first and third Tuesday of each month in room SU-22 and the second and fourth Tuesday in room P-32. All meetings are from 11 a.m. Lonoon PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY- The Pre-Medical Society meets on Nov. 6, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 . The meetings are held in room LS-16 at 2 p.m. PARALEGAL STUI)IES CLUB- Meetings for the Paralegal Studies Club are from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room B I. PAN AFRIKAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (PASM)- Meetings for PASM arc on Fridays at I p.m. in room SU- I 6. THEATRE GUILD- Meetin,gs for the Theatre Guild are held on Wednesdays at 12:30 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 intent cards between Oct. 30 and Dec. 18 must pick up PAR appointments and class schedules in Admissions. DROPPING A CLASS- Now through the end of the semester, no drops are permitted and evaluative grades will be given. REGISTRATION- Only registration for late start or self paced courses permitted through Dec. 19. REMINDER- Students who have moved recently, please update the address with the Admissions office. SPRING 1999 GRADUATION- The spring 1999 graduation dead1ine for AA's and CA's is :vlarch I. ADDING A CLASS - Only registration in short-term or open entry/open-exit classes is permitted. If a cla~s i~ closed, secure the instructor's signature. The refund deadline has passed. Fees for dropped classes will be applied to new classes added during fall only. AUDITING A CLASS- There is no deadline for original registration under audit status. Changing from audit to credit status not permitted. PARKING PERMITS- Required for main campus and Escondido Center. Parking regulations are enforced.
Speak Out!. Is construction on campus hindering your school routine?
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Sarah Prall Illustration
Allison Gerrick History
" It makes everything not look so attractive, it kind of takes away from the beauty of the campus."
" The campus looks ugly and things are in the way. You go down like one path and you can't get around and you are barricaded in there."
" You can't get where you want to go."
" There are those green things everywhere and it is kind of tacky and ugly."
" There is less parking and it looks tacky .. ,
" I have to walk around it but other than that it hasn't really bothered me."
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(This informationis based on the individual repm1s submitted by each candidate to the Public InformationOffice. WayneRobinson didn't respond.)
"Theheart and soul of the boardhas alwaysbeenfor the studentsof Palomar College.... Mysingleand most importantgoal is to foster an environmentin which all people can grow to their highestpotential. Educationis a way to be freedfrom the bondageof poverty."
David Rockwell
"Someof myproudest achievementsare the 14plus changesI've made in some of thepoliciesand proceduresat Palomar. Throughmy efforts,l 've savedPalomarthousands of dollarsa semester; time;protectedthe sfu.. .dents'privacyand gave themmorecontrolover their education."
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among candidates, only allowing them to answer the questions given by Hahns. Dougherty and Scofield are veteran board members who have been on their seats for 15 years and for eight years respectively. The candidates at the forum also included challenger Michele Nelson, dean of humanities at Grossmont College. Wayne Robinson, another candidate for the board , didn't appear at the forum. According to Public Information Director Mike Norton, Robinson didn't respond to the questionnaire distributed from his
office either. The two-hour forum, sponsored jointly by the Associated Student Government, three employee organizations and the Palomar College Retirees Association, was organized to inform the public about the candidates running for the two open seats in the Nov. 3 election. Approximately 50 people including staff and faculty members and students attended the forum. The candidates had the oppottunity to answer 10 questions ranging from general questions such as the mission of a community college to specific ones like the problem of COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) for the college employees. When asked about leadership styles, all four candidates suggested their ability to listen to others.
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It has been 150 years since the first women's rights convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. In July of 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton organized the first convention, which was held in Seneca Falls at a Methodist Church. It wasn't very well attended, only 300 people came to support the convention . Fourty of them were men . "This convention was the beginning of many. This is where women developed a list of what they wanted. They were able to set goals and identify their leadership," said Katherine Gannett, manager of the library staff and services. At the convention they drew up the Declaration of Sentiments, which was modeled after Thomas Jeffersons Declaration of Independence. The women of Seneca Falls challenged America to a social revolution with a list of demands that touched every
•Alan Nicholson was appointed to senator. Two more appointments of the senatorial positions are pending for the next ASG meeting. •The ASG board voted for the allocation of up to
$1.070 for the Homecoming Dance, which bad been scheduled for Nov. 7 in the Sludent Union, •The board agreed that ASG members should voluteer to be at polls in the Student Union during the Homecoming Court election Nov. 3 and 4. Thirty-four students turned in their applications t6 be candidates.
get probably goes to staffing cost," said Nelson. "That's the heart of the college." Nelson also showed her pro-faculty attitude earlier in her introductory comments saying, "I've been in a deep appreciation for faculty and their role. They're life-changing people for students." The last question Hahns asked the
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candidates was how they see the role of a community college changing in the 21st century. Rockwell emphasized the accessibility and the affordability of a community college in the future because he believes everybody has to have an education to succeed in society these days. Dougherty said a community college has to be much more flexible
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with various course-options such as short courses and weekend college to better-serve the students. Scofield suggested the impor tance of on-line education over the Internet in order to reach the four corners for the vast college district designed by the state. While acknowledging that access to higher education will be a challenge for a growing segment of the population, Nelson said a community college needs to hire more committed teachers to help students realize their goals. Another forum for the governing board candidates was held by the ASG earlier in the day in the Student Union giving them more direct access to students. Dougherty, Nelson and Rockwell appeared there and addressed students during lunch time.
Wonien celebrate anniversary of right to vote
Shlgehiro Kondo
•Vice President/ICC Chair Peter Mojica reported that there is a project going on in the Master Planning Committee which will create a computer program providing a virtual field trip of Palomar College.
Dr. Robert Dougherty Jr.
Dougherty said he has a flexible attitude when listening to voices from many parts of the college . Scofield said he will collect as much information as possible. Rockwell said he will depend on various information, not only one. Nelson described herself as a consensus-builder. A question asking the candidates to prioritize the funding for staff, materials/technology and facilities seemed to be one of the most difficult questions of the forum. Dougherty, Rockwell and Scofield refrained from explicitly prioritizing the allocation of the funds to each field, saying one is not more important than the other. Nelson clearly stated that the No. I priority goes to staff. "I guess it would be that 90 percent of our bud-
Jennifer Braun
•President Xavier Corona reported that Senator Laura Lopez resigned her position. Corona later said her resignation was due to personal matters.
Michele T. Nelson
"I hope to continueto contributeto the community collegemovement functioningwithina sharedgovernanceframework as a Palomar Collegetrustee-as an advocatefor the college committedto responsible and responsivestewardship.''
aspect of life. In writing the Declaration of Sentiments all references were made to both men and women unlike the Declaration of Independence which only included men. Out of the 40 men who attended, 32 of them signed the Declaration of Sentiments. Only 68 out of 260 women signed the document. Linda Dudik-Latuli a women's history professor said, the reason so many women at the convention did not sign the document was because the women were probably not very confident in standing up for women's rights. The men according to Dudik-Latuli, had to be pretty secure with themselves to sign the document. She also mentioned that if Stanton had not started the ball rolling for women's rights, someone eventually would have. Stanton moved to Seneca Falls from Boston with her husband and three children . The town had a population of only 7,000 people and it remains about that small today. They had moved from
Boston where Stanton was involved in many intellectual activites and was terribly disappointed when Seneca Falls did not offer the same outlets for her. Stanton admired a woman named Lucretia Mott, who spoke strongly for women's rights. Stanton decided to make a stand on women's righls after hearing Mott speak. Eight years later the convention was held. Stanton met with Mott in Waterloo over teacups where they began to plan the convention .. Susan B. Anthony did not attend the convention for reasons that are unknown . However, she is considered to be the Napoleon of the suffragist movement. Stanton's role was that of a thinker and a writer. Many people make the mistake and assume that Susan B. Anthony was the woman who started the women 's rights movement. It is important to remember that not long ago in our history women were perceived as second rate citizens and did not have the right to vote.
These women in history went through so much in their fight for equal rights. Susan B. Anthony and Stanton devoted 50 years to the womanfs suffrage movement and neither lived to see women gain the right to vote. The convention held in 1848 brought attention to the cause. On Aug.26, 1920 the state legislature~ ratified the Nineteenth Amendent giving American women full voting rights. Today it is remarkable how far women have come in such a short time. In 199~ there are 68 women in congress. The number of women in the Senate i at an all time high of 9; and 54 women serve in the House as of June 1998, which is also an all time high. When a king Dudik- Latuli if she felt women today appreciated what the women of the past had to go through in order for women to have the right to vote she said, I don't think we do appreciate it. She also said, If you are not registered to vote you need to consider what these women went through.
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Dustin Schwindt
Tom Chambers
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Whenever a proposition is put on the ballot that involves borrowing money from the future to pay for the present people tend to be a little leery of voting for it. Spending the future's money often translates to raising the future's taxes for many people. Bond issues are the state's credit card. There are certain issues that are important enough to u e the government credit card on. Education is one of those issues. Californians, in the past few years, have greatly neglected the education in this state. They have spent money on the prison system and other quick fix programs, but have not been investing enough in the future. This neglect has caused California's educational ranking among the slates to slip drastically. Proposition I A isn't going to solve all of California's educational problems. To do that it would take much more than the $9.2 billion that the bond issue will raise. What Proposition IA will do is provide money for the building, rebuilding, or modernization of schools. If these funds aren't provided the schools will end up deteriorating and become seriously overcrowded as the population increases. This funding will support the class-size reduction program started by the governor and the legislature in 1996. One of the concerns of opponents of Proposition I A is that the money will end up going to the administrators instead of lhe children, bul the writers of the law have pre vented this from happening by specifically outlining where the money will go . Voter's shouldn't have to think twice about voting yes on Proposition I A. They wouldn't think lwice aboul rebuilding a road near their house that is full of potholes or building a new prison. Although education is something that is intangible , it still needs just as much maintenance as the highways or the coastline. Neglecting education will decrease the quality of the youth this state produces. Proposition I A will cost the state money. But not spending the money will end up costing the slale a lol more . Education is never a bad investment. But nol investing in education will be the worse decision Californians can make.
California's schools are in need of improved facilities to accommodate increases in student population. Proposition I A would borrow $9.2 billion to fund California's schools. This bond would be paid off over 20 years, accruing $6 bi Ilion in interest. That totals $15.2 billion. The problem is that Proposition lA is too little, too late. Once the funds are split, colleges and universities will receive only $2.5 bill ion. Once this money is split amongst the ni~e UC campuses, the 22 CSU campuses, and the I 07 community college campuses, it might purchase a box of pencils. Palomar College already has plans for its share of the money. We would like to build a new science building. However , this bond will not pay for the building. All Palomar will be able to do is have some drawings made of the proposed facility. Then we would wait until the next bond issue, and approval from Sacramento, to continue the project. This will take years. I think we would get more accomplished if local districts pass their own bond measures. Palomar could pass one bond in our district and pay for the science building. This also benefits the state because only the people in the district will be stuck with the bill. For some reason community college district governing boards arc too hesitant to push for a local bond issue. The major problem with the way California funds education is thal community colleges are left out in the cold . the UC and CSU system~ are lhe financial priority of higher education while community colleges enroll more than twice the students. The real point in all of this is lhal California need~ to plan ahead. If we would have realized that our schools would have an increase of students we could have put it in the state 's budget. And even now, we could provide more education funding with the state's budget surplus. If we would plan ahead , we would not need to accumulate a bill of $15.2 billion for the next generation to pay off. I'm not voting for Proposition I A. Our state needs to plan ahead , and stop throwing out little nuggets every once in awhile.
Illustration by Irving Martinez/ The Tele.scope
Proposition 1 A School Bond of $9.2 billion to be split between K-12, Community Colleges and the UC and CSU systems.
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Get a grip "In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is neces ary that all likewise should learn to hear it." Of course, those are not my words, rather, they belong to Samuel Johnson, an eighteenth century author. These words illustrate the tragedy that occurs when people are unable to receive constructive criticism. The Telescope has received some unflattering letters to the editors this semester and as the co-editor in chief, I take responsibility for their criticism. Everyone is entitled to form an opinion on us and I take pride in the fact that they do. In fact, a well thought out letter in response to an ai1icle is a good thing. It shows that Palomar students can be passionate in their beliefs and show it. I certainly by no means expect all to accept editorials or reviews in this publication as absolute truth. Quite frankly, they are not. Knee jerk reactions are preventing the positive use of constructive criticism. The ability to voice an opinion is getting misrepresented. I will not name names or cast stones at any one individual, but criticism should have a point and petty bickering has no place in this newspaper. Bear with me as I throw out a hypothet ical. Suppose you worked as a cashier and your boss put you in charge of closing the shop one night. You add up all the register receipts and, whoops, you're missing, say $20 dollars. The boss approache you the next day and says he's disappointed in your miscalculation and wants you to find the cause of your error and make sure it doesn't happen again. Are you going to turn lo your boss and say, "Lay off me, ya hag, at leas _t I didn't light the place on fire and have a marshmallow roasl." Obviously, no one who wants to keep their job would say that. The sentiment of this hypothetical that I am trying to convey is in the real world, if you don't do your job to the fullest , you are likely lo hear about it and you can'l run off crying about how the mean man is picking on you. Your only true defense is to accept the words of criticism and per form a job next time that no one will be able to dispute the credibility of.
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As I watched the news coverage during the past few weeks about Matthew Shephard and the shooting of an abortion doctor, I was angered. I wasn't necessarily angered by the fact that Shcphai·d was killed because he was gay, or even by the horrify ing death he suffered. And I wasn't neces sarily angered by lhe fact thal the abortion doctor died. I was angered by the actions of so-called Christians in both these situations. At Shcphard 's funeral they gathered and protested with signs reading, "God hates fags. " They yelled at people in attendance, saying on TV that Shephard deserved his death because of his sin. This week said that killing abortion doctors only saves many more lives . Being a Christian myself , I am appalled by these peopl e who claim identity with Chrisl. If they suppo sedly believe what the
someone has to say it By Tom Chambers Bible says , why aren't they practicing it? Not once does the Bible say that homosexu als are hated by God. Actually , the only harsh words Jesus spoke were against the religious hypocrites of his time. These hypocritical attitudes are expressed by some Christians on our own campu . Student preachers walking around yelling Bible verses at people , telling them they are
going to hell, etc. You've probably run into them. Of course, they are justified because they are "spreading the gospel." What they lack is literacy. The same verse that tells Christians to have an answer for their faith also says to do so with "meekness and fear." That does not mean picketing a funeral and yelling al people on college campuses. It means respecting people. It means prac ticing what you preach. It means that if you are a pro -life Christian, you don ' t shoot an abortion doctor. Pat Robertson says the acceptance of homosexuality is the last step to the decline of our civilization. I disagree. What will lead to the decline of our civilization is reli gious hypocrites who don ' t practice what they preach . Hopefully we all, especially Christians, can learn something from thi~. If not, God help us.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR In the end, San Diego won Dear Editor: The Padres may have lost the World Series, but the city of San Diego is by far the winner. The fans here are second to none. Let's just look at how bolh New Yorkers and San Diegans were treated. With cour tesy , respect and as fellow human beings . We showed the world the meaning of good sportsmanship. Even though we lost the series, we won the respect of millions. Jerfy Albert Computer Science
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Telescope would like to encourage everyone to vote on Nov. 3. We have gone through the ballot and highlighted our opinion on the propositions we consider important. For all the others, you'll just have to read them yourself.
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ative Americans seem to be fighting a continuous upward battle for self-reliance. Reservations have been plagued by poverty, and its attributes, since their inception. Now, with gaming, they have finally found their path to economic stability. However, they still must fight to build gaming facilities on their own lands . Each tribe who wants gaming must enter negotiations with the governor. Negotiations that tax both time and resources. And even after negotiating, the governor can still say no. Proposition Five would give all tribes in California the opportunity to be self-reliant. Proposition Five creates a compact between the state
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roposition Six is a prime example of misused time and effort. Human consumption of horse meat is a rarity in our country, let alone in California. You don't see ground horse -meat in the grocery store. and you don't see Big -Neigh -Macs at McDonalds . Even the supporters of this i"nitiativc agree that horse meat is a deli cacy in foreign countries, not in the U .S. What they want to stop is the sale of California horses into countries that do eat them. Under Proposition Six it would be illegal to have, transport or sell a horse with the intent of havin g it eaten by peopl e. 'This really isn't a problem in the U.S. either, only I0,000 horses a year are eaten by people .
and any signing tribe to allow gaming facilities, similar to the ones already in existence, on their lands. This will save both negotiating time and money. Proposition Five gives each tribe the same opportunity. And tribes that want a different deal would still be able to negotiate one with the governor. This statute also allows tribes that have gaming facilities to share the profits with tribes that don't. This money can be used for education, health care and housing. It will also create jobs. Tribes who currently have gaming facilities have cut welfare by 68 percent, and unemployment has dropped by nearly 50 percent, saving taxpayers $50 million a year. Proposition Five also requires the tribes to con tribute to trust funds that would be distributed to the surrounding cities to pay for emergency medical needs, and compulsive gambling programs. And it still limits Indian gaming. Under Proposition Five, there would not be Nevada-type casinos popping up everywhere . It's time we gave California Indians the opportunity to do what the rest of California can do - be selfreliant. Proposition Five gives California Indians that opportunity, while sharing the profits with less fortua nate tribes. The more opportunities given Lo the California Indians, the less money needed for welfare. Vote yes on Proposition Five.
hogwash The other problem with this proposition is its incon sistency. Horses are not slaughtered to be eaten by humans in California. but they are slaughtered to be put in dog food. This mea sure.only bans human consumption. lf we arc really worried about saving our horses wouldn't we ban killing them for dog food? Wouldn't we ban using them in glue? Wouldn't we ban killing them for any reason? We can just see it now. A rancher decides to move from Los Angeles to Imperial County. He gets pulled over by the horse police on the way and is incarcerat ed because there is reason to believe he might eat his horse. He is then thrown in jail. There must be a hearing, and a trial paid for by you and me. All because he was moving his horse. Things may not become that drastic, but to enforce this law the government will have to check on horse transportation , and on horse housing. And think about this what's the difference between eating a horse and eating a cow? Is it not okay to eat a horse because it is prettier ? Send a message to the people who came up with this proposition . Tell them to stop horsing around with California's initiative process and get serious. If they want to save the horses of the world, they should go where the horses are actually in danger.
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t was once said that the power to tax is the power to destroy. Today many would like to destroy the "evil" we call cigarettes. Just this past year a bill was introdu ced in Congress to increase taxes on the infamous nico tine sticks . And now Californians have the same opportunity. Proposition Ten would increase taxes on cigarettes from 37 cents to 50 cents a pack. That's $5 a carton! Of course, this money will be go ing toward education ... sort of. The initiative creates a new state commission, the California Children and Families First Commission. The commission would address issues of child care, child health care and prenatal care. Proposition Ten also
creates county commi ssions Lo implement programs supporting early childhood development. Problem. Commissions are a fancy word for beaurocracy. They get nothing done. Basically a commission s its and talk s about how to fix a problem, and that' s it. Creating new commissions is not going to help educa tion. Also, early childhood development doesn't really fall under "education· ·, as Proposition Ten supporters would have us believe. This mon ey will not be go ing to schools. In addition to all thi s, we feel it is not the state's job to leg islate morality . Many people in California feel smoking is wrong, howev er, many others don ' t have a problem with it. Who are the non-s mokers to tell smokers they are wrong and they should pay more in taxes? What if people decid ed that red cars are dan gero us because they distract drivers and cause accidents. Would we increase taxes on people with red cars beca use we felt their choice of car color was wrong? Is this the gove rnment 's job , to decide what is right for us ? What will be the next vice we will have to pay more for, ea ting fatty foods? Proposition Ten may reduce the amount of smokers in our state, and encourage many to quit. But it is not our job to tell others what to do with their lives.
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Dr. Robert Dougher served on Palom ,, Board fo):-15 the experienc tain PJloma education. He · is also ,very ... approae.,hable and wijlipg to lis.,; ten to the prcrl51ems of, bur,tamDr. Robert Dougherty Jr. pus, and come up w'ith s~lutii>'n ~
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verywhere we look in North County there seems to be a new housing development, or strip mall. As San Diego County continues to grow we run into the danger of becoming the mirror of Los Angeles. The ugly behemoth to the north suffers from poor planning, and we may soon suffer the same fate. This can be avoided by passing Proposition B. Proposition B, the Rural Heritage and Watershed Initiative, would keep developers from splitting up the 600 ,000 acres of unincorporated land in the East County . By not allowing parcels to be smaller than 40 acres, this initiative will create a needed boundary beyond which little development could occur. This would protect our wide open spaces from being destroyed by development. San Diego County is projected to grow by another million people in the next 20 years. With that much growth, we must plan for it wisely. Would it be wise to leave development unchecked, and allow cities to sprawl into the open land? If we do that , we will loose our agricultural scenic areas to houses, shopping centers and traffic. However, if we choose to restrict urban develop ment we can save the land that makes San Diego dif ferent from Los Angeles, beautiful , untouched, open land.
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Proposition B also helps protect the small farms i 1 the County. Large, corporate run farms would not b~ able to move in and buy out the smaller operations that keep our agricultural market alive. Urban areas would not be developed next to the farms either. Traffic, smog and the pollutants of urban life would not threat en our farming industry. Landowners opposed to Proposition B want to he able to split up their land if they want to, but even peo pie who own land in town can't do that. Zoning law s and planning commissions keep city landowners frorn developing their land at will. It's too bad we don't have a similar proposition t< restrict development in North County.
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eop le who live along Int ers tate 15 know what a mess it is. In the evening it can hardly be called a freeway as traffic is stopped from Mira Mesa to Escondido . Proposition K would only add to that. It allows the construction of 9,000 more homes to be built in two housing developments along the [- I 5 corridor known as Black Mountain Ranch and Pacific Highlands Ranch. Nine thousand more homes along I- I 5 means there is the potential for more than 18,000 additional dri vers along the troubled interstate. Adding more dri vers to the current traffic situation is just stupid. It has been projected that such an increase could add up to 45 minutes to the commute. Considering that com muters usually have to travel both ways, that would add one and one-half hours of drive tim e to their day. To be fair, Proposition K does force the deve lope rs to fork over $25 million to pay for improvements on the roads and 1- 15. How eve r, the e improvemenis would not be happenin g until five years after the sub divisions are built. Proposition K is putting the cart before the hor se. The land is already zo ned for housin g, but the infr astructur e isn' t there to support an increas e in the population . You wouldn't build 9,000 houses without adequate sewage service . Why build 9,000 house s
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without adequate methods of transporta tion ? Suppose Escondido acquired a professional basket bal I team . They al low the tea m to move in and sta, 1 playing without havin g an arena for the team to play in. This wouldn't happen , of course, because it' s ridiculous , and that is exact ly what Proposition K is. The proponents of Proposition K point out that makin g the developers pay for 1- 15 improv ements is a first, and therefore we should pass the initia tive. Wouldn ' t it be better to require the builders to pay for road improv emen ts before we let them build their hous es? Int ers tat e I 5 is one of the most co ngested traffi'c problems in the County. Don't make it worse.
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Once again there is a new face on the billboard of music - Martin Sexton. Sexton's band features Joe Bonadio (drums), Cliff Carter (piano), John Widgen (pedal steel), and some·guitar work from Kortchmar. The new CD "The American" is fascinating with its various lyrics ranging from blues to rock' n'roll. The CD is outstanding. After listening to the first lyrics of the song "Glory Bound," it is obvious that this is not 'typical guitar and vocals, but an impressive collection of finely tuned ecletic sounds relating to Sexton's life experiences and religious background. Sexton's music is really worth listening to, with its fine tuned lyrics and great guitar backrounds. Sexton's music is strongly influenced by his childhood. Growing up in Syracuse, N. Y., his admiration for his family's religion is clearly v·isible in the song , "My Maria." "The American" is quite distinct because of its unique lyrics and his religious backround. His style and tech niques were also greatly influenced by various sounds of the '70s including The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Led Zeppelin. One of the most interesting tunes is the "Animal Song" . Sexton complains about how his woman left him for her love of animals. She pays more attention to cats and dogs than him. He says (I beg and do tricks for you/Baby ain't I an animal too/ Pretend I'm your prince/I will gladly be your bullfrog/And howel at the moon.) Although relatively unknown , this new fac e in the music industry is bound to get some attention.
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• Takean 'Adventure'with Furslideto music full of originalsoundsand jammin' beatswith funky flair Janise Deleon Staff Write r
Furs ide's album "Adventure " will keep listeners playing this CD over and over. Each and every track (Yes including the bonus track "The Cleanin g Lady ") has its own uniqu e and imaginative flair. From the dreamy rhythm of "Hawaii" to the joltin g and edgy beat of "Bring You Down ," this CD may never let you leave your stereo. . The band , which formed in 1997, consi sts of Jennif er Turner on vocals and guitar, Jason Lader on bas s guitar , and Adam McDou gall on drums . Lader and McDou gall played toge ther at the Manhattan High School of Musi c and Art. Turner recently hooked up with them and became a new addition and the singer in the band. My per sonal favorite on this album is track 4 , "Hawaii ." Turner 's voice is really sweet and dreamy in this number.
The song lets you mentally escape to a sanctuary where everyone is relaxed and at peace with themselves on the beautiful island of Hawaii. After hearin g this, you will probably cease from thinking about the pres sures of work and school. Track 5, "Skinny Girl," talks about an anorexic girl who tells the world that she's much more than a skinny person. I dig the lyrics. 'Tm kinda rusted, everyone 's notic ed, salty and edgy, it's not my fault ..." What cracked me up was the part 'Tm a skinny wire radio tower , I believe there's something more ," which bells out at you . I like the '60 -ish beat of track 8, "Today Forever. " This song is not loud or jolting, but its psychedelic tune has a really funky touch . The introduction is also cool , but who is Anna Lee and Emily ? Just listen and you ' ll know what I'm talkin g about. The introduction of track 9, "Faith ," has cool guitar riffs and exploding guitar sounds which sound a little like a slow, haunting version of Flamenco music . Overall, this CD is an "Adventure" worth listening to.
Sing the blues, get up and dance, or bang your head. Choose one. Or just do all three. That's what Everything decided would be their forte. And they pull it off very well. Everything opened for Cracker with five crowd-pleasing songs at the Belly Up Tavern on Sunday, Oct. 19. The band's name , although not too flashy really says "everything" about their style of music. Their greatest asset is that their sound appeals to a multitude of tastes. I walked into what I thought was a jazzyblues/rock/dancc jam session but Everything plays a new mix of music not easily pinpointed to one genre. With colorful lyrics and groovy sax solos, this ensemble was definitely worth seeing . Their inspiring sax solos combined with a screaming electric guitar and hip-hop beats create a rock version of blues with dance -evoking rhythms . Their high energy spawned fan excitement and when lead singer Nate Brown jumped off the stage onto the filled dance floor to join in, the crowd went wild. After playing their current hit, "Hooch" the band ended with one last instrumental feature that left the crowd shouting for more. With its retro '70s dance moves and upbeat mix of instruments, this funky group will get even the toughest cr itic's head boppin'. The six-member band are all trained musicians and have been playing together for eight years. The Virginiabased group has been touring relentlessly for the past five years, playing over 200 shows a year. After San Diego, they travel to Los Angeles and will end their West Coast tour in San Francisco. If you have the chance to see them, I say skip Cracker and see Everything .
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Police Blotter: A look at campus crime briefs Peter Levine College Press Exchange
ANN ARBOR. Mich. - Some students will slop al nolhing lo make a quick buck. Police at the University of Michigan found a man wading in a fountain on campus on Oct. 11. He was collecting change from the bottom of the fountain, police said. According to lhe Michigan Daily Online, the man returned all of the money lo lhe fountain before police escorted him away. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (CPX) - Champaign police have charged a 17-year-old with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a University of Illinois student who was at a fund-raiser to support a local boys and girls club.
GRANTS: Continued FromPage1 teachers Lohave a major in the subject they teach. The school district will alw have incentives Lo ensure that more teachers teach only the subjects they had studied. Two years of student loans wi II be also be forgiven for teachers who teach in poor urban or rural districts. The bill also allows university officials to tell parents if their child
Thomas McClain's Oct. 19 arrest came only one day after 22-year-old Kevin Moore, a senior, was shot in an off-campus fraternity house. The fraternity was not sponsoring the event and had rented its house to a group hosting the party, police said. Witnesses said McClain had gotten into a fight with another man during the event. He pulled out a gun and fired several shots. Witnesses said McClain fled from the scene before police arrived. A female student was injured during the shooting. She was treated and released from a local hospital. McClain's bond is set at $750,000. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CPX) - Two students at the University of Florida were charged with burglary after campu~ police found them lugging a box out the school's
violated laws or school policies on drug abuse. University officials can also deny aid to students with drug convictions and continue to drug test these students before aid is reinstated. The bill requires colleges to keep daily crime logs and the corresponding reports open to public inspection. Currently Palomar College keeps daily crime logs which are already open to public inspection. Finally, voter registration materials must be provided to students.
Brain Institute. According to the Alligator Online, senior Tosif Ahmad and freshman Mohamed Hameed were caught sneaking around the Institute at about 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 11. Police said the men got into the building through an unlocked door. BLOOMINGTON , Ind. (CPX) - Police at Indiana University are on the look-out for a man who likes to lounge around on campus, exposing himself to students. Students have reported seeing the man on several occasions. According to the Digital Student Online, he's appeared near the school's musical arts center and on a path leading to the home of the university's president. COLUMBIA, S.C. (CPX) - A woman at the University of South Carolina told campus police that a strange man has
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Women's soccer heads for conference playoffs Mike Stevens 'Sports Editor
As anticipated, Palomar's Women's soccer team is near the top of the conference standings as they work their way towards the final games of the season. After their 7-0 victory over San Diego City College on Oct. 23, the Comets are in second place behind Grossmont with a league record of 6-0-2 and an overall record of l0-2-
2. Head coach Cem Tont remains confident with his playoff chances and is particularly pleased with the team's improvement on offense. "So far it's been a good season and I think we have a better offense," said Tont. "Our level and quality of play is very high." The Comets showed some offensive prowess in their game against San Diego City College. Jeanavieve Stevenson and Angela Arnold each scored two goals in the win. And Tont continued to praise the team's transition game as a key factor in all their wins. "In transition we are very good, said Tont. "And we've had quality
play from both our midfielders and our defenders." Besides the team's overall play, certain players have shown exceptional consistency all season long. Meghan Shepard has been a valuable asset throughout the first half. "Meghan is a very strong and versatile player who has been playing well from both ends of the field," said Tont. Heather Storrs has continued her scoring game after game, and she leads the team in that category. "She's really composed under pressure and is a great finisher," said Tont. Sweeper Lyn Splitt-Gerber is making a name for herself on the defensive end. "I would say she is the best defender in the whole league." said Tont, "She makes an impact in every game she plays." Toni is hoping to continue the winning trend for the final four games, and into the playoffs. "We are trying to peak at the right time just before playoffs," said Tont. "We are obviously expecting to be there." The Comets host San Diego Mesa on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.
Men's soccer rides winning streak Anthony Saavedra Staff Writer
Before the season started, men's soccer coach Carlos Hernandez deemed this season as a season of transition and rebuilding. However, the injuryplagued Comets are looking as if they might once again contend for the conference title after going 3-01 in their last four games. The winning streak has moved the Comets into a firsl place tie with Imperial Valley in the Pacific Coast Conference, with a 3-2-1 league record and an overall record of 6-8-1. We didn't start very well because we are new. We have 20 freshmen without experience," said head coach Carlos Hernandez. Despite their inexperience, the Comets began to turn things around at Cuyamaca College on Oct. 14. An Injury forced sweeper Gareth Alkins to move lo the center midfielder position. The hobbling Atkins responded with three goals and two assists in Palomar's 5- 1 victory. Atkins has scored four goals in the four games since his change of position. The Comets then traveled to Mesa College and came away with a 3-3 tie with their arch rivals despite the loss of starting sweeper Enrique Mendoza in the first half. 'That took a lot of offense off the field and we managed to come off a with a tie," said Hernandez . Evan Campbell replaced Mendoza, and came up . with a a big play late in the game . With time winding down, Campbell bolted past Mesa' s goalkeeper towards the goal. The goalkeeper had no choice but to foul Campbell, which led to a successful Palomar penalty kick, knotting the game at three a piece. On Oct. 21, the Comets pulled off a crucial victory
against first placed Imperial Valley College. Palomar star Patrik Bradan led the way with two goals, the defense was able to shut down Imperial Valley's Sergio Germain, the leagues top scorer, in the 3-2 win. "The defense stepped il up," said Hernandez of the win. "The defense kept us in it the whole game." The team continued its winning ways on Oct. 23 with a 2- 1 win over San Diego City College. Atkins scored on a free kick, and Tomas Romero scored the winning goal on a header assisted by Efren Pantaleon. The Comet's could not escape with the victory unscathed however as they lost Bradan to a hip point er that could keep him out of action for a while. "In my five years here, I have not seen this many injuries," said Hernandez, "Everyone on the team has missed a game because of injuries." In addition to the play of Atkins, outside defenders Holland Hanson and Christian Diaz have lessened the impact of the injuries. Hanson and Diaz have both made their way from the bench to the starting lineup. "They (Hanson and Diaz) make us able to do more offensively," said Hernandez. The strong play of the reserve players is one reason why Hernandez is not worried about the slow start of Bradan. Although he won Pacific Coast Conference Mose Valuable Player last season, Bradan has just nine goals and nine assists through the first 16 games of the season. "Patrik is struggling a bit," said Hernand ez. "His shoes hit the post or crossbar. He is just trying too hard but he is finally settling down." Palomar will be at home for their next ga me against San Diego Mesa College on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. For the following game the Comets will travel to Imperial Valley on Nov. 6.
An opposing defender gives chase as Palomar's Heather Storrs scores another goal for the Comet's during conference play. Jerry Schulte/ The Telescope
Series ring eludes Gwynn again Ken Daley Knight Ridder Newspapers
SAN DIEGO - The hits keep adding up. Unfortunately, so do the pounds, the miles and the years. If this was the last title shot for the Padres ' Tony Gwynn, at least he went down swinging. But as has been the case most of his life, his teammates simply couldn't keep pace . All the batting crowns in the world can't cover up the bald spot on Gwynn's Hall of Fame career. None of his silver bats can be melted down into the world championship ring that has eluded the most proficient hitter of our generation once again. Gwynn waved his wooden wand for all it was worth during the series, but found its magic dwarfed by that of the mighty New York Yankees. The 94th World Series ended in the most familiar way possible: With the Yankees of New York spray ing champagne for a record 24th time. Their 3-0 victory capped the 16th sweep in Series history, the seventh by the most storied franchise in professional sports. "It's tough, because we didn ' t win a ga me," Gwynn said . "They beat us at home and on the road. They beat us coming from behind , and by holding a lead. "They did it about every way
they could." The Padres should not feel shame for losing to this Yankees' juggernaut. But the Padres should feel shame for letting Gwynn down. San Diego's 38-year -old Papa Bear was playing on two bad knees, an aching Achilles' tendon and with a waistline creeping dangerously close to sports writer proportions. Still, he gave this Series all he had, batting .500 (eight for 16) in the four games with a home run and three RBIs. The rest of his team hit a combined .203 with eight RBIs . 'The best team in baseball won. I honestly don't feel bad, because we gave it our best shot," Gwynn said graciously. "You hate to lose, 4-0 (in games), but they deserve it." "We made them earn it. And God knows they earned it." Watching - and knowing he might never get here again. Even the victors stopped to consider Gwynn. "You can't say you want him to win, because he's playing against us ," Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter said. "But I was a Tony Gwynn fan growing up. He's a tremendous player. I can't say enough about him ." Gwynn has had the good fortune to reach the Series twice. And the bad fortune of running into an extraordinary opponent each time. In 1984, it was a Detroit Tigers
team that opened the year 31-5 en route to a I04-win season. This year, it was the Yankees, a team that set an American League record with 114 wins, outhit the Padres in the Series .309 to .239 and doubled their output in home runs (6-3) and runs scored (26-13) during a dominant four-game sweep. "The two times I've gone to the Series, I've played against the greatest team in baseball," Gwynn said. "But, hey, that's part of it. In order to gee here, you have to beat some pretty good clubs along the way. We just ran into a buzz saw both times." Gwynn remains one of the game's greatest ambassadors, especially locally. He stuck with this failing franchise in a disinterested city during the leanest years of the early 1990s, because he believed he would get another chance at the ultimate prize. As always, Gwynn will rise to the occasion. Not even another world-class disappointment can dull his love for the game. "I can look at it as a positive experience getting to the World Series again," Gwynn said. 'The World Series reconfirms what I've always felt - it's all about winning the whole thing. "You can throw all the individual thing s to the side. It's all about the chance to play for the ring. Hopefully, you get another shot at it. You just don't know."
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