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Sure to make some loud noise, is the new adult comedy 'Living out Loud' which stars Holly Hunter and Danny Devito.
Should hate crime offenders receive stricter punishment for their actions than other criminals? Or are all crimes against humanity equal and deserving of the same swift prosecution? Page 4
The Comet football team keeps on rolling. Last week (Oct. 31) they stomped over Riverside College 48-3.
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New Poway education center at a stand still Jessica Long
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chose a proposed site for a new education center after months of searching. Today, the site application is still sitting on the desk of the chancellor for California's community colleges awaiting approval. The 30-plus -acre site. located adjacent to Ted Williams Parkway and Pomerado Road in the city of Poway, has caused problems with nearby Miramar Community College. Poway Councilwoman Betty Rexford said that Poway city officials have been reluctant to give their approval for the new campus because they want assurance that another college i_s needed and the curriculum offered will not just duplicate programs available at Miramar Palomar President Dr. George Bogg& said San Diego Community College District officials, which includes Miramar, fear the Poway campus-seven mile s away from Miramar-may steal students and state funding. Negotiations to reach an agreement between the city of Poway, Miramar and Palomar have been underway for some time. Boggs said the concerns are reasonable . The property Palomar hopes to purchase belongs to two agencies, the city of Poway and the California Department of Transportation. According to Governing Board member, Robert Dough erty. Palomar is extremely close on price with both Poway and Cal Trans. As soon as state approval is given, the purchase will go through. The proposed site would be in addition to Palomar's main campus in San Marcos and seven other satellite campuses located through out north county. The Poway center would be the largest of the satellite campuses, holding more than 5,000 students and offering daytime and nighttime courses. Originally, three sites in Poway were reviewed by Palomar officials. An eng\neering company was hired to evaluate the possibilities, based on their conclusion, the Ted William s Parkway site was selected.
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Voters decided to return one incumbent and replace another in Palomar's Governing Board election. Dr. Robert Dougherty, retired physician and Governing Board member for 15 years, and Michele Nelson, Dean of Humanities at Grossmont College, were both elected. Nelson claimed victory by less than 1 percent, unseating current Governing Board President Harold Scofield. She carried 24.94 percent of the vote, while Scofield held 24.32 percent. Nelson said "I am very grateful and appreciative of ~veryone who voted and supported me ." Dougherty won easily with 32.74 percent of the vote. Dougherty expressed his pleasure in the dialogue the candidates had dur-
ing the election. He also has plans for Palomar's infrastructure. He hopes that "students can work with the college to have a nice campus. When Michele T. Nelson we put things back together , we can add more benches, maybe a fountain. The college will look like a park.'' Dougherty campaigned on his experience as a board member and Palomar's stability by comparison to other colleges.
Palom.ar a recipient of extra funding Dustin Schwindt Feature Edi/Or
As part of a statewide effort to increase the importance and success of community colleges, Palomar is receiving almost $1 .7 million per year for the next three years. The funding is a result of Partnership for Excellence, a program established by the governer and legislature in the summer of 1998. The ~tale has committed to funding the expansion of enrollment and increasing the college participation rate as well as giving annual cos t of Jiving adjust ments . Under the stipulation that community colleges commit to achieving certain goals the state has also alotted $100 million to be distribut ed to community colleges statewide for the next three years. As a response to this increased funding Palomar has formed a task force headed by Vice President of instruction Diane Michael. The task force also includes Bruce Bishop, faculty president,
Xavier E. Corona , ASG president, Joe Madrigal, director of student services, Judy Eberhart. dean of counseling, guidance and career development, Mark Vernoy, faculty senate president , Bonnie Dowd, coordinator of professional development, P.J. DeMaris, administrative association presi dent and Ernie Carson, presid ent of the CCEAFT. All the members arc volunteers and arc responsible for deciding how Palomar will spend the money. The task force has already received over 35 different proposals from various departments and organizations on campus. However , they hav en't received the final draft of the state's goals for the community college system. "On December l, the chancellor is supposed to have a more definitive idea and pass down to us goals and measures for the implementation of Partnership for Excellence," said Bishop. Even though the commitee hasn 't rece ived the final word , the state has issued a rough draft to give the colleges something to
Nelson said she would like the Go verning Board to focus more on student services and programs at the college that do well. "I would like to request of the Board that we hear more about ~tudent services," she staled, 'The Board meetings I've attended have focused on budgets , negotiations and facilities. I would like to hear reports on instructional programs that are doing well, and trying innovative things." Nelson had campaigned on providing more access to education at Palomar , and bettering student and faculty suppmt services. One of the issues shaping the election was the deve lopment of an education center in Poway , where both Dougherty and Nelson are residents . Nelson has stated that she feels Palomar should wait until it reaches full enrollment at the San Marcos campus before building another education center.
Staff Writer
"T.V. News Live, " a broadcast by Palomar 's radio and te levision students has moved out of the educational televi sion studio and into their own studio in room QHl courtesy of a donation made by local TY station KUS!. Students enrolled in RTV 140, radio news and RTV 240, television news have formally operated "T.V. News Live" by sharing equipment time with the ETV progra m. While the students did learn hand s on experie nce, they did not have access to the new high-tec h studio equipment, which is now at their disposal. KUSI, donat ed a news set
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Dougherty feels that now is the time to develop the land in P o w a y because the district has the money. Scofield was seeking his third 4 Dr. Robert Dougherty year term on the Governing Board. He supported building the Poway education center now. The other two candidates, both from Ramona, were Wayne Robinson and David Rockwe ll. Robinson received 10.71 percent of the vote, and Rockwell 7 .29 percent.
PALOMAR'S PRIDE
April Oyama / The TelesctJpe
Palomar's cheerleading squad show their school spirit at the rally outside of the Student Union. (From left to right) Jayme Millslagle, Ranna Emamjomeh, Jason Wells, Mike Tretinjak, Angela Castillo and Kri$ Eszlinger are some of the 23 member coed team who attended the event. The rally was in celebration of Homecoming week.
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about a year ago but was in storage collecting dust according to Bob Sheppard, communications professor. Sheppard suggested that the set be used for "T.V. News Liv e." The depaitm ent staff and students set up the donated Richardson Miron / The Telescope set and turn ed Lia Piancone, a Radio and TV major prepares for classroom QH I airtime on the new set. into a studio. ing system , a control room and a "It has been a rea l team e ffort," working news set. Although "T. V. said Mik e Russo, RTV 140 and 240 News Live," will still use ETV airinstructor. waves , the students no longer have The new studio includes a light-
to share the equipment. Russo said students are learning everyday thin gs that they would learn as interns of a real station and probably more. The show covers a wide range of stories from Charger half -time · reports to elec tion coverage. The students are involved in all aspects of production includin g, anchoring, reporting, camera operation and technical services. The five minute broadcast can be seen every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Russo, who also works as the assis tant producer of the I J a.m. news for Channel 39 in San Diego said the five minute broad cast is ju~t enough to g ive future anchors, reporters and techni cians a taste of how news organizations really work.
Minority enrollment at UCLA drops after Prop 209, University says V. Dion Haynes College Pre.,·,·Servi ce
LOS ANGELES - Lea ning against a wall on the Bruin Walk, the main pedestrian thoroughfare at UCLA, Rachel Manning reca lled the glory days in the not-too-distant past when African Americans were much more visible on camp us. Every week, she'd look forward to "Black Wednesday," when African-American students would congregate on the Bruin Walk between noon and 2 p.m . to social ize and watch the fraternities dazzle them with fancy footwork in their step shows.
"Peop le would skip class to come. Bruin Walk would be filled with a couple hundred black students, said Manning, J9, a sopho more. Now on Black Wednesday, she said, "You only see spurts of black people - maybe five or six at a time. It's really sad." On Monday, UCLA released figures indica ting a noticeable decline in the number of black students who enrolled as freshmen this fall, the first class to be selected after the implementa tion of the 1996 antiaffirma tive action law known as Proposition 209.
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IN BRIEF Oceanography series to be held Palomar's Oceanography Program is offering students an opportunity to see guest speakers free of charge. Lectures will be held on Friday, Nov. 20 and Friday, Dec. 4. David Skelly, a coastal engineer and oceanographer, will be the speaker for the Nov. 20 lecture. He will discuss San Diego coastal processes and will cover Oceanside Harbor's role in sediment transportation along San Diego beaches. The lecture , "Coastal Engineering Along the San Diego Coastline," begins at 12 p.m. in room ES-19. On Dec. 4 at I p.m in room ES! 9. Amberly DeLaurentis, an oceanography and marine biology major at Palomar, will talk about the California sea lion, harbor seal and the northern elephant seal. She will discuss the adaptations marine mammals have for living on land and in the ocean. For more information, call Al Trujillo at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2734, Patty Deen at Ext. 2519 or Lisa DuBois at Ext. 2369. - Michelle Yates Sta.ff Writer
University reps to visit Palomar UC and CSU representatives will be on campus offering transfer information and workshops in November. Students can visit representatives from UC-Riverside on Nov. 10 and UC -San Diego on Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room SU-1 and SU-3. Representatives from California State University, San Marcos (CS USM) will be available on Nov. 17 from IO a.m. to 12:30 p.m . in room SU I and SU-3. San Diego State representatives will be in room SU- I and SU -3 on Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to I p.m. In addition, CSU application workshops will be given on Nov. 12 at I p.m . in SU-15 and Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. in SU- I and SU-3. UC workshops will be cond ucted on Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. in SU - I and SU-3 and Nov. 19 at I p.m. in SU- 15 For more information call the Transfer Center at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2552. - Michefle Yates Sta.ff Writer
CSUSM holds admission event California State University, San Marcos will offer same -day admis sions for fall 1999 at its Admissions Day event on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dome Cafe in the University Commons. Activities will include on -site processing of app lications, campus and housing tours, information booths on academic majors, and
academic advising. Anyone interested in the campus is welcome to participate. Prospective students who would like to attend CSUSM for the fall 1999 term should call the Office of Admissions and arrange an appointment for the morning of Nov. 14. They wi 11 need to bring a completed California State University application, including repaired test scores, unofficial transcripts from high school, community college(s) and other universities attended and a check or money order for $55 to cover the application fee and made payable to CSUSM. Approximately three hours are required to process the documents and issue a notification of admission. Applicants are advised to remain on campus for that period of time. Prospective students without appointments will have their documents handled on a space-available basis. For additional inforniation and for an appointment, call the Office of Admissions at (760) 750-4848. -Janise DeLeon Sta.ff Writer
Run or walk for native wildlife People all over San Diego county are invited to the 12th annual San Diego Walk and Run benefiting Project Wildlife on Sunday, Nov. 15 in Balboa Park. The lOk-run/walk begin~ at 7:30 a.m. and the 5k run/walk starts at 7:35 a.m. Project Wildlife is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick, injured, orphaned or displaced native San Diego wildlife. The event is for all walkers and runners interested in joining in to benefit an organization that helps the community and the habitat around it. The event also includes other fami ly activities. Features includ e a wildlife costume compet ition with cash prizes, refreshments, a drawing and music. The entry donation fee is $20 before Nov. 12 and $24 after that date. All participants receive a wildlife T-shirt and free adm ission to various San Diego attractions, such as The San Diego Natural History Museum, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and The San Diego Museum of Man. Participants will also receive UpTime vitamins and free massages from students at The Mueller College of Holistic Studies. Those interested in participating can pick up entry forms at most athletic tores or by calling (619) 576 5083. They may also sign up at the corner of President's Way and Pan America ¡Plaza on the day of the event beginning at 6 a.m. - Michelle Yates Staff Writer
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In celebration of Comet Week, Enoch Jimerson a cabinet and furniture technology major, entertained people gathered in the Student Union with songs like The Temptations' "Just My Imagination" on Nov. 3.
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BURGLARY- On Oct. 27 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m . unknown suspects stoic the following items from a student's car in Lot 12: a compact disc player, a box with speakers, amplifier and several hundred dollars worth of compact discs. On Oct. 27 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. unknown suspects took a student's car cover off his vehicle. COLLISION- On Oct. 20 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. an unknown person ran into a student's parked vehicle in Lot 9. On Oct. 26 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. unknown suspects backed into a student's vehicle causing damage to the right rear quarter panel. On Oct. 27 at the Escondido education center between 12:45 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. a student hit a parked car in Lot 2. Both parties exchanged information and no further action was taken. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE- On Oct. 27 around 11:35 a.m. a man in the Wellness Center suffered a seizure . Paramedics took him to Palomar Hospital.
ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT - ASG Meetings are on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in room SU- I 8. CALVARY COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP - Meetings are held on Wednesdays at noon beneath the Clock Tower. GAY AND LESBIAN ASSOCIATION (GALA) - Meetings for GALA will be every Wednesday at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room SU- 17. GYPSY MUSIC - On Nov. 7 Palomar Chamber Singers, conducted by David Chase, will present Romancero Gitano in 'The Romance of Gypsy Music " concert at the Howard Brubeck Theatre . The show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets for the general public cost $10, $8 for seniors, staff and military and $5 for students of any school. 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- 17. The Palomar MEChA organization creates programs which benefit 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 from 11 a.m. to noon. 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 2p.m. PARALEGAL STUDIES CLUB - Meetings for the Paralegal Studies Club are from 4:30 p .m. to 6 p .m. in room B- 1. PAN AFRIKAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (PASM)- Meetings for PASM are on Fridays at I p.m. in room SU- 16. THEATRE GUILD- Meetings for the Theatre Guild are held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the coffee shop in the courtyard. TRANSFER CENTER - Students can attend UCSD Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) workshops on Dec. 2 at 5 p .m. in room SU- I and SU-3. Additional workshops will be held on Dec. 3 and 4 at l p.m. in room SU- 15. - Interested in submitting club or campus in.formation? Contact Melody Cruz at (760) 744-ll 50, Ext 2450 or stop by room TCB-1.
F.Y. INFO SPRING 1999 REGISTRATION- Students who return intent to register cards between Oct. 30 and Dec. 18 must pie~ up PAR appointments and class schedules in Admissions. DROPPING A CLASS - Now through the end of the semester , no drops arc permitted and evaluative grades will be given. REGISTRATION- Only registration for late start or self paced courses permitted through Dec. 19. SPRING 1999 GRADUATION - The Spring 1999 graduation dead line for AA' s and CA's is March 1. AUDITING A CLASS - Deadline to change to audit status has passed . There is no deadlin e for original registration under audit status. Changing from audit to credit status is not permitted .
Speak Out! Would you donate your eggs to women who aren't able to conceive?
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" I'd do it. I don't need them for anything right now. I don ' t want to have a baby. If someone needed it, I'd do it as long as somebody pays me for it."
" If I know them and if they needed it, then I'd do it."
" I think I would. I would n't carry a baby for some one else but] think I would fee l comfortab le knowing I was helping a couple or family ."
" That would be coo l because if other people need them and they can't have their own kids then I'd do it."
" I would think about it. If I had kids of my own and I wasn 't planning on having anymore then l would. But if I didn't, then I'd think about it."
" Depends on what the proce dure is. I wouldn't have a prob lem with it if it wasn 't a long recovery proce ss. If it means that I'm going to be down , I wouldn't want to."
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work with. The state wants a way to measure annual performance and has tran slated this into goals for increases in transfers, degrees and certificates awarded, course completion rates, vocational course completion and basic skills improvement. Although some colleges are using the money for specific building projects, Palomar has decided to consider many different proposals. Some of the proposals request funding for technology while others deal with increasing the funding for faculty. "We have asked to conve11 some adjunct faculty Lo full-time faculty members," Bishop said, describing one of the proposals. According to Bishop, the proposal also includes providing facilities for adjuncts to have office hours with some degree of compensation for holding office hours. Although there are a number of proposals to choose from, the task force does have a way to filter through the paperwork. "We will decide which proposals best coordinate with the goals (of the state)," Bishop said. "That's not going to be easy because a lot of people are going to be disappointed." Corona agreed with the idea of making adjuncts available for office hours but was against using the money toward pay increases for faculty. "This money is supposed to be used for student success," Corona said. In order to achieve this success Corona f'elt it was necessary to fund things directly related to the students such as technology and increases in lab and library hours. Because the money is only guaranteed for three years Corona stated that he was against using the money to fund any long term projects. '"They (the task force) need to approve proposals that wi II create the greatest student success with one time spending ," Corona said. There arc many different opinions on how to spend the money. Even though the decision is a complicated one to make , Bishop said that he was still happy to be involved . 'Td rather be in a position trying to spend money than in one trying to figure out how to do without it," Bishop said.
appointed new VP of Human Resources Jennifer Braun Staff Writer
Dr. Jack Miyamoto is being appointed as assistant Superintendent/Vice President for Human Resource Services and Affirmative Action. Dr. Miyamoto spent the last seven years as the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources for the Contra Costa Community College District in northern California. He also served as Dean of the College of Extended Studies at the GrossmontCuyamaca Community College District. At Grossmont College, he worked as a faculty member, athletic director and director of student affairs. Dr. Miyamoto is looking forward to the new challenge. "I have heard very good things about Palomar . I know Palomar has a fine reputation and I want to be a part of that." Dr. Miyamoto said. "When I get there I would like to assess the human resource area and see how things are done. I want to assist in any way I can. Then over time if a system needs changed I will be happy to assist," he added. Dr. Miyamoto is coming to Palomar for
several reasons. "The two main reasons I accepted the position at Palomar were because I like challenges and I like to take on new things," he said. Dr. Tereasa Doyle resigned her position as Vice President of human resources in January for personal reasons. Several people have temporarily filled the position until a replacement was found. Palomar President, George Boggs, said he is looking forward to Dr. Miyamoto joining the college. "He has a great background in community college along with a great deal of experience, and it's wonderful to have someone of his caliber coming to Palomar." Dr. Boggs said. Dr. Miyamoto·s impressive resume also includes his cunent position as president of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA). Dr. Miyamoto begins work at Palomar on Nov.16. Dr. Miyamoto also said that he has heard a lot of great things about Dr. Boggs and he is looking forward to coming to Palomar.
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This week in the Student Government • President Xavier E. Corona reported that the Governing Board unanimously supported the ASG's opposition against a proposal that California Student Association of Community Colleges (CalSACC) retain 25 percent of student representation fees collected at local community colleges. • Treasurer Brent Melton reported that he attended the Facilities Planning Committee and found out that the on-going campus-wide infrastructure constrnction will likely continue until April 2000. He also said the committee asked the ASG to submit some ideas for campus beautification. • The ASG board rejected the appointment of student Sheila Heflin to senator. Three ASG members voted yes, but two voted no and four abstained from voting. Two-thirds of the board members are required for an appointment to vacant offices.
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CON:Punish all crime to the full extent of the law
Jessica Gleason
Jessica Long
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Murder is murder. Whether it is with a gun or a knife it is still an abomination. Whether the killer is a friend or a stranger it is still a crime that must be punished. Crime and punishment are not the issues when it comes to prosecuting hate crimes-it is the motivation. Of course, any unlawful person with the desire and the means of committing a crime is able to do so. Granted, it is not proven one way or another that stricter enforcement is a deterrent to crime and true, all murderers should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. However when the crime is fueled by hatred based solely on a person's gender, race, disabilities or sexual orientation -as in the highly publicized brutal murder of Matthew Shepard - a different set of rules should apply. Any person who wants to break the law can do so. There are individuals and groups of people out there so consumed by loathing because a person is Asian or African American, dyslexic or disabled, homosexual or bisexual that they are willing to fight, hurt and murder because of it. This idea is more frightening than being a victim of a random homicidal maniac with no rhyme or reason for killing. At least you are not dying for who you are. If nothing else, tougher laws say that we as a society take hate crimes seriously and that they won ' t be tolerated. Forty state governments currently suppo rt tougher punishments for hate crime offenders. Forty out of 50 states have seen the need to crack down on crimes fueled by ignorance, hatred and intol erance by supporting legislation like the Hate Crime Preventions Act which will broaden the hate crime definition to include assaults on gays, women and the disabled. Just because a murderer is motivated by bias and hatred does not make them any more a murderer . However in any murder case, whether or not the act was premeditated is always a consideration when determining a sentence. Why would a crime driven by fear and loathing be any different? Hatred is noth ing but planned and premeditated. In a country that strugg les constantly to preserve diversity and individual freedoms there is no room for criminals so blinded by sheer hate and intolerance that they will pis tol whip and abandon a 21-year old student to death just because he was gay.
The lynching and murder of college student Matthew Shepard made national news in recent weeks. News coverage and national outrage were not based on a mother losing her son or a young life that held so much potential being lost, but because Matthew Shepard was murdered for being gay. It isn't fair. It isn't right. His life was no less valuable than mine or yours. Killing someone for their way of life is to many people a hate crime and a sad element in society. Forty state governments believe that hate crimes deserve swifter and stricter punishment than other crimes. They have established legislation that says so. With the recent murder of Matthew Shepard, public outcry has been that sexual orientation needs to be included in the criteria of a hate crime so that those who act upon their hate can be punished to the full extent of the law. But if legislation continues to selectively punish murderers, what does society tell the mother whose son was just killed in a random school yard shooting - "Sorry, your kid was just killed for the heJI of it. We'll put his mur derer on trial as soon as a spot opens up." Most crimes are based on a disregard for law and order. Murder, with the exception of self-defense, shows disrespect for human life and is hateful. There should not be different action taken against an ignorant mob that lynches a man for being gay and a man who kills another man for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Instead of focusing attention on punishing hate crimes to the full extent of the law, we need to start facing facts and punish all murderers with the same vehemence that hate cr imes receive. Granted, a crime based on skin color, religious belief or sexual orientation emplifies an underlying factor of intolerance among some Americans. No one can dispute the need for stric t and swift punishment of hate crimes but why stop there. The fact that murderers regardless of the motive for their crime can sit around a prison all day lifting weights and earning college degrees at the taxpayer's expense is disturbing to say the least. If lawmakers and prosecutors began to treat all vicious crimes as hate crimes against humanity then maybe, just maybe mothers would not have to be told the sorry old line that "geez, we're real sorry for your loss but our hands are tied."
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Hate crimes There were 7,947 reported hate crimes in 1995. That number increased by 10 percent in 1996 to 8,759. Source: Federal Beareu of Investigation
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It seems every time I pick up the phone these days I find myself communicating with recorded voices more than I do walking, talking , breathing homo sapiens. How is this possible in a world populated by five billion? It seems every time I pick up my phone, instead of a friend or family member on the other end of the line, I find nothing but an emotionless sappingly sweet recorded voice. This faceless voice is usually kindly demanding that I stay on the line because there is a very important message for someone in my household. This is usually the exact time I promptly hang up. Is it just me or if it was very important as they put it wouldn't there be a human on the other end wanting to speak with me? If it was ve,y important , it would seem to me that someone would take the time to actually pick up the phone and call me. Maybe I'm old-fashioned. Granted, some of the several people living in my household do tend to neglect their bill s (unfortunately myself included - starv ing student syndrome and all) however it has become my personal theory that if one of these random credit card co mpani es or the like have become so successful that they can't possibly hire enough human bill solicitors for their capacity that my $35 late payment ain't going to break them. Unpractical and highly unreasonable I realize. However T picked up this attitude from an older gentleman I met once who had a similar way of thinking . He was apparently having a similar problem with constant calls from an array of bill collec tors, human or not. Having been thoroughly frustrated by the whole situation, he finally explained to one of the callers his methods of payment. He told her this , " I have a shoe box I keep the bills I owe money to in. Every month when I receive the bills, 1 put them in the shoe box. Every week when I get paid, I take all my money and divide it amongst the bills I need to pay until my check is all gone. If you continue to call and harass me ...your bill will never make it to the shoe box." Enough said, I believe.
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Proud of our endorsements In our October 31 issue we covered various propositions and candidates that we thought were worthy of votes. , Now that the ballots are in and another election day is behind us, we at The Telescopewould like to congratulate our choices for the Palomar Governing Board - incumbent Dr. Robert Dougherty , Jr. and Michele Nelson. As we stated in our last issue, we believe these two individuals will prove to be assets to Palomar College and we look forward to what they each will bring to our institution.
We also endorsed Proposition 5, which passed. We send out our admiration and congratulations to all the tribes that fought so hard to pass the word about the issue of sovereignty and gaming rights. Of course, we cannot forget the passing of Proposition I A. We all, as students, should be thankful that higher education is a priority in our government. Granted, Palomar will not see the effects of this proposition for years to come but it is a start and welook forward to the benefits it holds for the future.
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Photo class offers interesting Rumiko Takeya Srqff Writer
Palomar's Alternative Photo class adds life to the old method of photographic processes. The Alternative Photo class (PHOTO 216) is a new class being offered for the first time this semester with 18 students currently enrolled. According to Thomas Young, course professor, the idea for the class dates back five years ago before there were so many cuts in course offerings. "The Alternative Photo class allows students the opportunity to learn historical photographic process and use them as a means of personal expression," Young added. "The process is completely different," he said. Today's process utilizes the dark room more than this process. "It breaks from the strict rule. We do not get stuck in the dark room," one of the enrolled students, Chris Wise said. "We get out of the dark room and watch a print develop before our eyes," he added. The alternative method uses sunlight and water color paper that is coated with chemicals. However, Young said the fundamental methods are the same as , the modem process. The alternative process also starts from making negatives. Young explained in the alternative process the picture is only the same size as the negative. If they want to make a big picture, students need to take pie -
tures from a small negative to a big negative, because today's negatives are very small. Young also mentioned a different method called gum bichromate. According
to Young, the development time of the photograph could be as long as six hours whereas in the modern process it takes only two minutes. In this process students make a negative, put the paper under the negative and move it into a box called a print frame. Then they take it outdoors where it. is exposed to the sunlight. After ' that, the picture is developed in water, cleansed for ten minutes and washed again for 15 minutes. In the current process, all photographic paper is made with silver but in the alternative process, it is made with metals such as platinum and polladium or colloids with water colors added. Young said students need to make their own photo paper. Using a brush, they coat paper with chemicals such as platinum, palladium and ferric oxalate . Then they dry it with a hair drier. At this point the
Awareness month helps fight against breast cancer Rebecca Gresh Staff Writer
According to the American Cancer Society, one in nine women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Out of the 182,000 U.S women who will contract breast cancer this year, 43,500 infected will die from it. Women, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, nieces, cousins, friends- it will eventually affect every one of us in some way throughout our lives. Breast cancer is one of the most important health issues today. Groups like the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Association designated October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of this special 'month is to inform women about the dangers of breast cancer as well as preventative measures. First of all, what is cancer? Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and divide without control or order. · The human body is made up of cells that divide and multiply on a regular basis when needed , rejuvenatin g and maintaining life. Sometimes cells divide unnecessarily and extra tissue is formed. This exlra Lissue is called a tumor. Tumors can either be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Benign tumors can be removed, and they do not invade other tissues and spread to other parts of the body. These tumors are not life threatening. Malignant tumor s or cancerous tumors can affect other cells and organs through spreading, a proce ss known as metastasis. Secondary tumor s occur this way. Cancer spreads when cancer cells break ·away from a malignant tumor and
enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system. The lymphatic system carries a thin watery fluid, called lymph, throughout the body. Once cancer is in the bloodstream or lymphatic system, cancer cells can affect any part of the body where blood or lymph goes. This is why cancer can be very unpredictable. Breast cancer is categorized by four stages, according to the University of Washington Medical Center. Stage zero is referred to as "in situ carcinoma" whereby cancer is confined to the duct of the breast. It rarely causes a lump that is noticeable, but may be detected by a mammogram. Stage one results when abnormal cells escape the ducts and invade adjacent tissue. The tumor is less than 3/4 of an inch and does not involve metastasis. Stage two refers to a tumor I to 2 inches in diameter and may be spreading to the lymph nodes (receptor sites that bridge tissues to the lymphatic system) around the breast and in the shoulder. Stage three results in a tumor larger than 2 inches. By this time it is possible that the tumor has invaded the chest wall or skin. The lymph nodes are infect ed . Stage four of breast cancer is a result of metastasis whereby distant sites like the lungs, bone , or liver are affected. According to the American Cancer Society, most breast cancer is detected in its early stages . Sixty percent are diagnosed in stage one, 31 percent in stage two, and 6 percent in stage three. When breast cancer is diagnosed in stage one , the cancer patient
has a survival rate of 98.6 percent. That is why catching cancer early is essential. Survival rate declines in stage two with a 75.9 percent, while stage three is 20.6 percent. Although you can't keep yourself from getting breast cancer, there are some preventative measures. The American Cancer Society states that following its guidelines for early detection of breast cancer improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully. Its guidelines are categorized by age groups. Women between 20 and 39 years of age should have a clinical breast exam by a health professional every three years. Women 40 years and older should have a screening mammogram and a breast exam by a health professional every year. Women aged 20 years or older should automatically perform a breast self-examination every month (BSE). By doing the exam regularly, women get to know how their breasts normally feel. This way, abnormalities are easily detected. Abnormalities include development of a lump or swelling in the breast, skin irritation or dimpling , nipple pain or retraction (turning inward), redness or scaliness of nipple or breast skin, or a discharg e other than breast milk. In most cases, this does not indicate breast cancer. However, if any of these symptoms occur, a physician must be seen. Unfortunately there is not a cure for breast cancer. However, government researchers have already planned the largest study on breast cancer prevention. In addition, Tamoxifen, which is already used as a treatment for breast cancer, is thou ght to possibly reduce the risk of acquiring the disease. According to a study by the National Cancer Institut e, Tamoxifen reduces the risk of getting breast cancer by 45 percent in certain women. According to the American Cancer Society, more women contract breast cancer than any other cancer. Fortunately, there is more information available on breast cancer prevention and therefore more lives may be saved.
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paper is sensitive to the light. Young added students can buy paper but the cost is extremely high. Only one company is found that sells this paper. Since they use a different process, the photos look very different. Some pictures are brown looking, some arc gray looking and some are bluish. It depends on. what chemicals students mix for coating. For example, if they use iron, the picture will be blue. Young said, "The pictures don't look so much like photographs. They look more like paintings." Since the method is used more as an artistic tool, Young said that the
students have interests in both photograph} and art. "We do many different things. The class is more creative and more artistic." student Julie Henrick said. Young said since students do not need a dark room with this method, they could do all of the assignments at home. such as mixing chemicals. Although much of the class consists of lab work there are also lectures and demonstrations. "It's a new and exciting class. We do totally different things that I have never learned before," student Lauren Kurtz said. Also, Kyle Baker, a student, said he learned different techniques and different styles. The Alternative Photo class will be offered again in the spring semester of 2000. After that, it will be offered every olher semester.Young has been teaching at Palomar College for 26 years. Before hL came to Palomar, he had his own photography studio and camera store.
(Top) Tom Young busily works on an alternative photo demonstration. (Right) Tonr Young discusses various photo techniques during one of his lecture sessions. (Far Left) Student Robbi Knudsen used a gum-bichromate technique to create this photo.
Did your mother spill the mashed potatoes over your father's head last Thanksgiving? Are Aunt Edna and Grandma still not talking because of that crack over her la test boyfriend? The holidays are just around the corner and along with the smell of turkey and eggnog, is the dreaded family reunions. For some reason the fights and chaos just go hand and hand with the time of year. We . want to hear your best Thanksgiving nightmare. Tell us all about the family feuding or the burnt turkey. Our November 20th issue will feature the best, or shall we say, worst stories. Stories can be e- mail ed to The Telescope at telescope @palomar. edu or dropped off at Rm. TCB- 1 located at the north end of campus. Please include your name , major and indicate if you would like your story to run anonimously. Deadline for submissions is Monday , Nov. 16 .
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Movie: "Living Out Loud" Starring: Holly Hunter Danny Devito Queen Latifah
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Michelle Peace Staff Writer
"Living Out Loud" is by far, one of the best films I've seen this year. IL is charming, comical and insightful.
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Academy Award winner, Holly Hunter stars in "Living Out Loud" as a woman who kick-starts her life.
The film's plot is based on two short stories written by Anton Chekov. It is a character-driven adult comedy that explores the lives of people dealing with loneliness. The cast includes the hilarious Holly Hunter. Danny DeVito and Queen Latifah. Judith Nelson. played by Hunter. has lived the life of a rich doctor's wife. But after her husband leaves her for a younger woman, she feels alone and depressed. An unexpected romantic encounter at a bar changes her thinking. Instead of wallowing in her own self-pity, she develops a new attitude. She becomes deter-
mined to be more sociable. The first person she meets is Pat, played by DeVito, her building elevator operator. She discovers his life is also full of heartbreak and together they confide in one another. An unlikely bond between Judith and Pat then follows suit. Music is intregated into the film when Hunter's character is befriended by a sultry blues singer played by Latifah. Latifah performs songs from jazz legends like Billy Strayhorn and lrving Gordon. One of the highlights of the movie was a massage scene. Hunter's character hires a masseuse one night, and he is the most beautiful man 1 have ever seen. l 'm not joking; the whole movie is worth it just to see him. Holly Hunter does a phenomenal job with her character. She is hilarious and charming. She is the perfect actress to play the part. The movie was one laugh after another. l haven't seen a good movie in a long time. "Living Out Loud" is a "must see" movie. "Living Out Loud" opens in theaters nationwide on Nov. 6 and is rated R.
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ff you are interested in authentic Mexican cuisine that is close to campus and fairly priced, Mi Tu Fiesta is an ideal find. A friendly waitress seated us immediately and took our order. There was a variety of appetizers to choose from. The soups are so generous that they are their own meal. as are the sizable salads. A vast number of traditional and non-customary selections for every appetite are offered. On the menu are traditional burritos, tacos. fajitas, enchiladas, offered as combinations or a la carte. They also have specialty entrees such as
stuffed filet with crab meat, and chicken enchiladas covered in green tomatilla sauce and shrimp burritos with vegetables.
The tomatilla sauce was excellent, and the seafood and vegetables were fresh. This restaurant prepares every-
thing homemade, down to the sauces and chips and salsa. A great combo special is offered Monday through Priday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. In seven minutes you will be served from a choice of chicken, shredded or ground beef or guacamole enchiladas with rice and beans. All for only $3.99. This is an appealing option for students who arc strapped for cash. Mi Tu Fiesta serves lunch and dinner all week and breakfast at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Mi Tu Fiesta is located at 1551 W. Mission Blvd.
WHAT: Nathan Hubbard WHEN: Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. WHFRE: PerfonnmK"elah WHAT: Holiday Concert \VHEN: Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. Civic Youth WHO: Orche'>tra. Intermediate Ensembles WHERE: Howard Brubeck Theatre WHAT; Deck the Hall WHEN: Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. WHO: Palomar Symphony, Civic Youth Orchestra, Palomar Brass Ensemble and Palomar Youth Choral WHERE: California Center for the Performing Arts WHAT: WHEN:
Garland of Carole Dec. 12 at 8 p.rn., Dec. 13 at 2 p.m WHO: Palomar Chamber Singers. Palomar Chornle WHFRE: Howard Brubed Theatre WHAT: WHEN: WHO:
Holiday ]au Con1.:ert Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Palomar Jazz Ensemble WHERE: Howard Brubeck Theatre WHAT:
Sounds Like the Holidays WHEN: Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. WHO: Palomar's Concert Band WHERE: Howard Brubeck Theatre WHAT:
Showcase of Young Artists WHEN: Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. Civic Youth Orchestra WHO: WHERE: California Center for the Pcrfonning Arts WHAT: Artistic Interpretation in Dance WHEN: Feb. 6 at 8 p.m., Feb. 7 at 2 p.rn. Palomar Dan..:e WHO: Ensemble WHERE: Howard Brubeck Theatre
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UCLA: Continued from Page 1 This year , 160 black freshmen enrolled , compared with 230 in 1997. African Americans account i'or 4.2 percent of the 3, 775-member freshman class, down from 6.5 percent in 1997. The dropoff is similar for other under-represented minority groups. The number of Chicano and Latino students fell to 485 from 590, a decline of 4 percentage points. The American Indian enrollment fell to 15 from 40. American lndians make up 0.4 percent of the freshman class, compared with 1. 1 ~ercent last year. , The figures aren 't surprising to Manning and UCLA officials , who have seen the tangible results of the ,aw, which prohibits public universities throughout California from using race and gender as admissions factors. "We are very disappointed that fewer under-represented minorities have enrolled as freshmen this year, and we are determined to do what we can within the law to boost the number of these students ," said Al Carnesale, UCLA ' s chancellor. "Students learn not only from their professors but from each other, and they benefit most when their classmates reflect many different backgrounds, experiences and cul tures, " he added . The University of California has yet to release freshmen enrollment figures for its other campuses. The figures for Berkeley likely will mirror UCLA's , given that admissions of African -American , Latino and American -Indian stud ents plummeted by 66 percent , 52.6 percent and 60.9 percent, respectively. Meanwhile , the enrollment of blacks and Hispanics at Boalt Hall, Berkeley's law school, has started to rebound . In August , eight black students and 23 Hispanics enrolled in the first-year class. Last year,, when the anti -affirmative action rule s went into effect for University of California graduate schools , only one black and 14 Hispanics enrolled at Boalt Hall. Still, Boalt Hall has not yet recov ered its pre -Proposition 209 levels of I 996 when 26 Hispanics and 20 blacks enrolled. Berkeley adminis trators , student s and alumni association s made concerted efforts to per suade candidat es who had been accepted to attend Boalt Hall and not some other school. The candi dates were even offer ed scholar ship s of $5,000 by minority bar associations . In addition , Boalt Hall officials amended the application proces s, giving less weight to graduates of elite institutions and mor e wei ght to candidat es who come from poor backgrounds. Next year , admissions officials at the school plan to estab lish new crit eria - an interview and another aptitud e test - in an attempt to boost minority enrollment. In the meantim e, older black students at UCLA have attempted to take the black freshm en under their wing , hopin g to give them a sense of belonging whil e preparing them for bein g, in some cases, the only African -American s in their classes. "Last week we had a sleepover for the fre shmen students to get to know them," said senior Mi chael Scates, 21 , a p sychol og y major. "We'r e tryin g to develop a mentor mentee relationship ."
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Hate-crime laws are political gestures Philip Terzian College Press Service
WASHINGTON - You may have wondered where Ellen DeGeneres has been lately. I can tell you where she was several weeks ago. She turned up at a rally one evening on the U.S. Capitol grounds, denouncing the brutal murder of · Matthew Shepard, the 21-year-old Wyoming college student, and angrily demanding that Congress expand the Federal Hate Crimes Protection Act to include crimes based on sexual orientation. (Mr . Shepard, of course, was homosexual, and it is believed that the two men accused of killing him , Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, were motivated by their knowledge of that fact.) I was struck by Ellen DeGeneres's evident rage: At the murder, which has garnered nationwide publicity, and at the prejudice that impels such acts. Rage about Mr. Shepard's killing is understandable, of course ; it
was a grisly and despicable act. But rage about hatred seems somehow paradoxical. Miss DeGeneres, along with other celebrities in attendance at the Capitol, seems to think that she lives in a particularly intolerant country , and clings to the belief that bias and bigotry may be cured by legislation. I suspect that Ellen DeGeneres's mood might have more to do with Ellen DeGeneres than Matthew Shepard: She seems to have grasped the unhappy fact that her days as a television comedienne are over, and her career as a furious gay activist has begun. She may have convinced herself that manning the barricades is more rewarding than starring in a sitcom, but it's less remunerative. In any case , she is in fast company. President Clinton took the occasion of Mr. Shepard's killing to demand that sexual orientation be added to the roster of categories covered by federal hate-crime laws. And journalists have done their part as well. Not only have many joined Bill Clinton and Ellen DeGeneres in demanding remedial legislation , but
Frank Rich of The New York Times seems to believe that Gary Bauer of the Family Research Council is responsible for Matthew Shepard's death. Richard Cohen of The Washington Post expressed his view that Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi is the guilty party. I' 11 stick with Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinley. I doubt that either Henderson or McKinley could iden tify Trent Lott and Gary Bauer, just as I suspect they would not have been deterred in their alleged rampage by the knowledge that sexual orientation might be covered by the Federal Hate Crimes Protection Act. Better yet, here's a challenge: My view is that, if Henderson and McKinley should be found guilty of the crime with which they have been charged (first-degree murder), they ought to be executed, as Wyoming law permits . I would bet that if the two men were convicted by Wyoming, and then charged with committing a hate crime under federal law, none of the people demanding the adoption of'such a measures would endorse capital
punishment for Henderson · and McKinley . Which brings us back to the subject of that rally on Capitol Hill. Much has been made of the fact that Wyoming does not have a hate crime Jaw, as if the absence of such a measure minimizes Matthew Shepard's killing in the eyes of the state. But the fact is that Wyoming, along with the other 49 states, possesses a criminal statute that includes murder . Far from condoning the impulse that drove Aaron McKinley and Russell Henderson to act , the criminal laws of Wyoming prescribe death as punishment if they should be convicted of killing Mathew Shepard. Federal "hate crime" provisions ough t to be understood for what they are: A political gesture in the direction of certain political constituencies. Yet they are more than that, for if the Clinton administration has proven anything, it has shown that it is prepared to go to considerable lengths to erode civil liberties in the interests of demographics.
Indeed, "hate-crime" statutes have already been invoked in civil cases in which defendants were ranged against favored minorities. That is to say, if we followed the logic of Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Clinton , you could find yourself in a legal skirmish with a gay plaintiff perhaps a property dispute - in which the law would presume that your action was grounded in bias against homosexuals. While it is correct to complain that hate-crime laws are largely f~el-good gestures , they may also be used to punish and intimidate you for your beliefs , or what some prosecutor asserts are your beliefs. Not only do state criminal statutes already cover the terrible offense committed against Matthew Shepard, they offer a solution that is s.ignificantly more effective than hate-crime legislation. Would the killing of Matthew Shepard have been any less heinous if he had been butchered for his money, or. killed because he hap pened to tilt his hat a certain way? Of course not.
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Comets annihilate Riverside ■
Footballteam keepson piling up the wins and points in lhe 48-3victory
Hard to say goodbye to Caminiti and Finley
Richardson Miron Co-Editor in Chief
All phases of the Palomar football team came together last weekend (Oct. 31) as the Comets romped Riverside College 48-3. High octane offensive football is common place for the Comets, who improved their record to 61. But the biggest effort came from a defense that held their opponents out of the end zone for the first time this season. Head Coach Tom Craft couldn't praise the defensive unit enough for the effort they gave. "Our defense played great,'' Craft said. "I think a lot of phases of our football team are coming together. "Special teams played well, and our passing came made some big plays," he added. Craft's Comets are currently ranked 13th in the nation and No. 7 in the state, and a chance at a national championship is not entirely out of the picture. Nobody is looking too far ahead, however, as the Comets realize that every game is do or die, at this point. "Last week was a big win," sophomore cornerback Bishop Miller said. ·'But this week is
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going to be even bigger." The Comets offense is No. I in the nation right now, and their passing game was running on all cylinders in the victory over Riverside. Sophomore quarterback Tony Alvarez, who threw for 295 yards and five touchdowns passes, gives the credit for his unit's success to his offensive line. "It all starts up front," Alvarez said. "They have been great, and our defense played very well today." The Comets will take on Santa Ana College at home tomorrow
Comet Stars • Quarterback Tony Alvarez, 18-of-30, 295 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. • Linebacker Dylan Robles, 12 tackles, two :;ack~, l interception.
(Left) Linebacker Dylan Robles goes in for one of his two sacks on the afternoon. (Top) Wide receiver Scott Simms leaps to make the grab on one of the Comets five touchdowns in the air.
Worn.en's water polo takes second Anthony Saavedra Staff Writer
Palomar's women's water polo team is headed to the Pacific Coast Conference championships in Riverside, after finishing their best season in team history. The teams' 7-2 conference record, and second place finish, represent the best mark since the program's inception in 1996. "The team is peaking at the end of the season,'' said co-coach Carla Gilmore. "We are much improved." The Comets concluded the regular season with an 8-3 win against Saddleback College on Oct. 28. Lisa Cooper's strong play led Palomar in the victory. Cooper scored Palomar's final goal with I: 15 remaining in the fourth quarter to put Saddleback away for good.
Cooper also contributed with strong defense, including four steals. ''We emphasize defense," said Gilmore. "That is a team strong point. We win games with good defense." Kelly Falcone, the team's leading scorer, and Bernie Powell have sparked the team· s offense all season. Palomar's goal-keeping duo of Kristy Webb and Kristy Meyer have also been key to this season. Against Saddleback, Webb made numerous saves that were key in the team's win. With Saddleback trying to make a comeback in the third quarter, Webb made a clutch save while looking into the sun. "They have stepped up in hard games and made blocks,'' said Gilmore.
Cross Country
The Comets will go into the PCC championships as the second ranked team in what is regarded as one of the strongest conferences in the state. Five of the eight teams in the PCC have qualified for the upcom ing Southern California Championships. Those schools include Palomar , Orange Coast College, Riverside College and Grossmont College are allexpected to compete for the con ference title. "We expect to do better," said Gilmore, "But Orange Coast, Grossmont, Palomar, and Riverside are all even teams." The Comets travel to Riverside for the PCC Championships on Nov. 6-7. The Southern California Championships are Nov. 12- 14 at Mount San Antonio College.
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Mike Stevens Sports Editor
The women's cross country team here at Palomar smprised opponents in the Pacific Coast Conference as well as themselves when they finished the season in second place, and capped off the season with a second place finish at the PC'C championships. Coach Hugh Gerhardt said at the beginning of the season that his goal was to improve on last season ·s third place finish. ln this , his first year as the Comets' cross country coach, he did. "The whole team came out of nowhere and finished second!" said Gerhardt. ''Everyone made personal records this season." Top runners for Gerhardt have been freshmen Katie Ondash and Erin Berhman.
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Berhman and Ondash finished second and third in the PCC championships with times of 21 :07 and 21: 15 respectively. Palomar finished three points behind San Diego Mesa and just edged out Cuyamaca for the second place finish. "We overcame a bad leg, a torn muscle and one of the girls tossed chow during the run." said Gerhardt. "Those efforts have been helping us all season long." Despite the injuries Gerhardt is confident that all the runners will be participating in the regionals . "We're going to limp into the regionals,'' said Gerhardt. Gerhardt. who also coaches men's volleyball, hopes to return as cross country coach next fall. "[ want to be back, it really was a blast,' ' he said. The regionals are on Nov. 7 and will be held at Mt. SAC.
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I've been a Padre fan for a long time. And not just one of those fans. who only cares about my team when they are in the World Series. I have to admit, however, that I had a lapse of loyalty during the early years of this decade. When that notorious fire sale hit San Diego and we traded away the likes of Gary Sheffield and Fred McGriff, 1kind of lost interest in the grand old game. I guess when you are a teenager with a short attention span. crummy baseball doesn't hold well. Anyway, in 1995 something special happened and I remember it vividly. When I heard that then general manager Randy Smith had pulled off a 12 player trade with the Houston Astros, I instantly got stoked about my team again. In one of the best baseball trades of all ttme, the Padres acquired third baseman Ken Caminiti and center fielder Steve Finley. These two men would soon be like family around my household. While most of the fans were still ticked off because of the strike, I was enjoying an only average Padre team like never before. And all because of the infectious passion that Cami and Fins brought with them. They played the game recklessly. They dove all over the place, making spectacular plays, and showed no regard for their bodies. They got game-winning clutch hits, and most of all they brought an intensity that I had never seen before. They're what I like to call "old school.'' You know, the kind of players you always hear about, from people who knew the game before the word business corrupted the sport. To me, Cami and Fins became inspirations. I can't even count the number of times these two men have given me the chills with their heroics on the diamond. The reason I am writing this now is because l realize that both of these guys may not be back next season. I've known this for some time. but [ guess it never really sunk in. The Padres had a great run this post -seaso n. Making it to the World Series was terrific , despite being swept by the Yankees. But for me what has been a magical ride, might oon be coming to an end. I'm not saying r won ' t be a fan if Cami and Fins aren't patrolling their respective positions next season. I'm just saying it won ' t be the same. Lately , a lot of fans have been calling the talk shows saying that Caminiti is a "ha~ been ," and that Finley is replaceable. Maybe su ... Statistically, Cami and Fins aren't the same . There is no arguing that. But sometimes you can throw the stats out the window because some players just matter more than what their numb ers say. Cami and Fins may never be allstar~ again. But I just can't beli eve the Padres would be better off with out them on the team. I guess what I'm saying is that I'd rather lose with guys like Caminiti and Finley then win with anyone else that the Padres could throw out there.