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Math requirements may increase for AA Tom Chambers Ed itor-in-Chief

Mikael Wiley / The 1\!le$l'Of><'

L.J. Thomas, Pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, prayed over Palomar's Black History Month Events.

Education Secretary calls for better pay for teachers V. Dion Haynes Cp;;ege {ress

LONG BEACH, Calif. - Slates should introduce more stringen t lic ensin g requirements and better pay for teachers to boost the quality and quantity of professio nal s in the wake of nationwide shortages, U.S. Education Secretary Richard Riley said Tuesday.

In his sixth annua l State of American Education speec h, Riley told several thou sand ed ucators gathered at the campus of California State University in Long Beach that public schoo ls today enroll more students than ever, 53 million, but the ranks of qua! ified teachers are declining as veteran teachers retire and more lucrative careers draw young people away from the profession.

With teacher shortages expected to reach 2 mi Ilion in the next

decade, Riley said, schools must find ways to attract qualified teachers and weed out ill-prepared ones. He said schools sho uld resist stopgap measures to fill vacancies, and he urged them to impo se a five -year moratorium on issuing emergency permits for teachers to instruct in areas in which they are not qualified .

"Now. some say that this can't be done given the overwhelming number of yo ung people in our schools. They simply must have teachers , qualified or unqualified," Riley said. "But this view is based on making no changes in the current system. And that is what I am urging policy - makers to do. Change the system."

Ri Icy, who has no authority over the stales but uses his position to encourage change, pro posed that sla tes introduc e thr ee lic e ns es to ensure th e qualifica tions of new teachers and to reward the expertise of veteran ones.

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Students by Unit Load The following information about Palomar College's student popula tion was compiled in fall 1998

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3,028

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1,572

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Currently, teacher certification runs the gamut: Some state s mere] y require teachers to take a certain number of courses in a given academic area , while others require that they pass stringen t cert ification exams and evaluat ion s.

Under Riley's proposal, be ginning teachers would be required to pass written exams before obtaining an initial li cense for a three -year trial period, during which they would be expected Lo work close ly with more experi enced teachers and further develop their ski lls.

After three years, the teachers could obtain a professional license by passing a comprehen sive eva luation of their teach ing techniques by more experienced educators as well as the principal.

Riley recommended that sc hool s require teachers to renew the professional li cense periodi ca lly as a way to identify poor performers.

"Vete ran teachers will te ll you that the people who are the hard est on a teacher who doesn't cut it are fellow teachers, " Riley said. "Teachers themselves must tak e an active role in imp rov in g th eir profession ."

A third certificatio n, the advanced li cense , would be voluntary. Iss ued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the license would go to experie nced teachers whose credentials and teaching methods are certified after a rigorous eva luation . Such teachers would command top pay. ¡'J ask public officials to recog nize - sooner rather than later that we aren' t go ing to be able to ge t good teachers on the cheap anymore ," Riley said. "That ' s just going to be a fact of lif e in the 2 1st Cent ury ..,

Students completing the requirements for an associate's degree may soon be taking higher level math courses at Palomar. The Mathematics Department is seeking approva l for an increase in the math requirement from Math 50 Elementary Algebra) to Math 60 (intermediate Algebra).

In a letter to the Faculty Senate the Math Department cites rising standards in high school math requirements as a reason for the increase.

San Diego City Schools, the Oceanside School District and San Marcos High School all require student s to pass Intermediate Algebra for a high school diploma.

"Currently the mathematics requirement for the AA degree at Palomar is Math 50; this is less than what is now required for a high schoo l diploma," states the letter.

Monika Brannick, a Palomar math instructor and one of the strongest proponents for the change, started invest igating the issue in March 1998. "I see so many students in my classes with a high school diplomar that doesn"t mean anything - they are still taking high school level class es," said Brannick. "'I don't want the AA to be meaningless."

Palomar's math requirement is not equal to the requirements in other subjects. "We arc a college institution, " said Annette Parker, chairperson of the Mathematics Department, "All our competencies for an AA degree are at a college leveL except for math."

Brannick agrees, "We thought that math must get up to at least high school level to make the AA worth something."

This change has met opposition from the Counseling Department. Their concern is that students will not complete the AA degree because of the Math 60 requiremen t.

Brannick and the Mathematics Depa11rnenl disagree. "Math is only a barrier because we have let it be a barri er," Brannick said. ''When you get it, it builds confidence." Brannick feels raising the requirement will also help students go further with their education. "Many students get their AA degree and want to go further," she said. If students wanted to transfe r and receive their Bachelor's, they would only have to take one more math course.

The proposal has already been approved by the Curric ulum Committee and will he voted on h} the Faculty Senate this week. If passed, it will go on to the President's Advisory Councile and then to the Governing Board.

.International student appointed to represent Palomar students things she wondered who represented their voices. "If I did not do anyth ing and just complained, nobody would listen," she said.

"T wanted to be a representative of exchange students," she added.

ASG held many events last semester and it caught her attention. She started wondering who was behind these events. "I want ed to be a part of them. I wanted to do some thin g," she exp lain ed.

Nishida expects to accomp l ish many things and is enth usiast ic about being a senator. One of the things she wants to do is to have a stu dent 's opinion box so that ~tudents will know they can bring their opinions to the ASG. "[ want students to feel that they are part of the ASG. All studen t are supposed to know that they are part of the ASG," she said. She mentioned that she wanted to have more even ts in the cafeter ia and let the students know what the student government is doing . "l want to encourage students to pay more attention to events the we (the ASG) try to hold."

Keiko Nishida Mikael WileJ I The Telescope Nishida be! ieves that while there arc many international students at Palomar College, their voices are seldom brought to the Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer ASG. "I want students to come to the ASG office and speak out whatever they feel so that we will A student from Japan was offically appointed as know," she said. a senator at the Feb. 3 Associated Student "I'll try to do my best as a senator. l want more Government (ASG) meeting a nd she is the seco nd st udents to be involv ed in the ASG," she said."

Japanese student who is involved in ASG since 1990.

Keiko Nishida ha s been a student at Palomar for l wo years majoring in mass com munication . Besides acting as an ASG senator, she is also the secretary of service points in Alpha Gamma Sigma, a state honor society . Nishida is also a member of Phi Thera Kappa, an international community co llege honor soc iety.

"I want to be a voice for stu dents and a connection between the students and ASG ," Nishida said . She has a lot of international stud en t friends and she always heard their comp laint s about school, the cafeteria and parking.

Mikael Wiley/ The Telescove Whenever she heard these Keiko Nishida is sworn in by ASG president Xavier E. Corona

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IN BRIEF Free, weekly movies shown on campus Students interested in familiarizing themselves with classic film comedies will have their chance all semester long. A series of comedies is playing each Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. in room P-32 .

Those laking Cinema 100 are required to go, but others may attend for free.

The next screening, lo take place on Feb. 25, will be "Mon Oncle," a French comedy from 1958 about a couple obsessed with modem gadgetry and their son who favors a simpler life.

Other films to be shown will be: "Steamboat Bill, Jr" (March 4); "The Trouble with Harry "(March 11); "Dr. Strangelove" (March 18); "Smiles of a Summer Night" (March 25); "City Lights" (April 8); "Nights of Cabiria" (April 15); "The Ladykiller" (April 22); "Tampopo" (April '29); "Raising Arizona" (May 6); "Some Like it Hot" (May 13).

-Evan James Staff Writer

Distinguished Faculty Award nomination Now is the chance for students to choose the best teachers at Palomar for this year ' s Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Palomar students as well as faculty members arc eligible to nominate their favorite teachers for the award. The recipient(s) of the award will be granted $1,000, a recognition plaque and a reserved parking space for one year.

Any full-time or adjunct instructor at Palomar is eligible to be nominated. However, the following previous recipients cannot be nominated : Karen Huffman, Gary Alderson, Nancy Galli, Micheal Newbrough, Steve McDonald, Michael Lockett, Chris Johnson , Charles Ingham, Andrea Bell , Kevin Barrett, Melba Kooyman, Al Trujillo and Morgan Peterson.

Nomination forms and drop-off boxes can be found at the main desk of the library, Student Services Center, Student Union and Escondido Center library. Nominations can also be done online at http://dfa.palomar.edu. The deadline for the nomination is Feb. 26.

For more information contact Al Trujillo, chair of Distinguished Faculty Award Committee , at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2734.

-Shigehiro Kondo Campus Beat Editor

.Transfer information ' available on Internet Accurate and up-to-date California student transfer information can be accessed through the Internet , on a program called ASSIST. This program can be reached through Palomar's Web page, http://www.palomar.edu, or at http://www.assisl.org .

ASSIST allows students to review all aspects of transferring within California. Reports are

available concerning the transfer of course credits and how they are applied at different colleges or universities. It is also possible to find additional information regarding majors and to compare major requirements at different California colleges. Specific details pertaining to colleges can be found too.

Computers for student use are located in the Career Center, open computer labs, library, Transfer Center and all Palomar education sites.

For more information contact Jan Kuzmich, articulation officer, at (760) 744-J 150 ext. 2190 or Pat Roberts, articulation staff aide, at ext. 2528.

- Chris McLaren Staff Writer

Special discount for cholesterol screening Palomar's Health Services Center is currently offering a cholesterol/blood pressure screening throughout February, which is also known as "Healthy Heart Month."

"Healthy Heart Month" encourages people to stay well by eating right , exercising, reducing stress and having routine physical exams.

The screening also checks for LDL, HDL, triglycerides, cholesterol and other risk factors.

The screening requires fasting, meaning no food after midnight and only water to drink.

The cost is $7.50 for students and employees.

The screening is by appointment only.

For more information contact Health Services Center at (760) 744- 1150 ext. 2380 on the main campus or (760) 432-0624 ext. 8150 on the Escondido campus.

- Janise Deleon Staff Writer

Restart of American Sign Language Club The American Sign Language Club is reestablishing itself at Palomar College. The club will meet twice a month. Besides the weekly meetings , the club plans to take side trips to the beach and have a pizza party.

The focus of the club is to "form a deaf community within the college," said Stephanie LeBrun , the ASL Club organizer.

It is an opportunity for people interested in learning sign language and deaf culture. The club gives interpreters program students and people enrolled in ASL I-IV a chance to improve their skills as well.

Deaf students are encouraged to join because they are vital to the club 's success. "You can't learn to sign fluently unless you ' re mingling with people who can," LeBrun said.

The first meeting is planned for Feb. 24 at 3 p.rn., but the location has not yet been determined.

Fliers will be posted on bulletin boards around campus. For more information, pal:le Stephanie LeBrun at (909) 308-5~70.

-Chris McLaren Staff Writer

PATROL BLOTTER THEFT- Feb. 8 between 7:30 a.m. and noon , a red Honda Civic was broken into and stereo equipment was stolen. Feb . 2 at 1 p.m. a truck was broken into in Lot 3B; various items were taken . Jan . 28 between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., the Box Office Managers (ET-2) door was pried open and the office was ransacked .

VANDALISM- Feb. 2 between 5:40 p.m. and 10:50 p.m., unknown suspects caused severe damage to the tires of a parked car.

ASSAULT- Jan. 29 at 10:50 a.m., two women had a fight in the women's restroom in the B building. Campus security showed up shortly and the two women said they would stop.

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COMET CLUB- Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 3:30 p.m . to 4:30 p.m. in room SU-22 or SU-16.

GAY AND LESBIAN ASSOCIATION (GALA)Meetings for GALA will be every Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room SU-17 .

GOVERNING BOARD- Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Governing Board Room. The meetings are open to the public.

INTER-CLUB COUNCIL- Meetings for the ICC are every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-18.

PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY- The next meeting will be held in room LS-24 at l p.m. on March 5.

PAN AFRIKAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (PASM)Meetings for PASM are Fridays at 1 p.m. in room SU-16.

THEATRE GUILD - Meetings for the Theatre Guild are Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the coffee shop in the courtyard.

- Interested in submitting club or campus information?

Contact Shigehiro Kondo at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2450 or stop by The Telescope office in room TCB-1.

F.Y.INFO ADDING A CLASS- Only registration in short-term or open -entry /open-exit classes is permitted now. If a class is closed, secure an instructor's signature.

DROPPING A CLASS- Feb. 11 was the last day lo drop a class without any notation on record . On Feb. 16 through March 12, a student may drop with a grade of "W." An instructor's signature is nol required.

Beginning March 13 through the end of the semester , no drops are permitted and an evaluative grade will be given.

CREDIT/NO CREDIT GRADING- The deadline to change the grading status has passed.

AUDITING A CLASS-The deadline to change to audit status has passed . There is no deadline for original registration under audit status.

SPRING 1999 GRADUATION- For AA:s and CA's, the deadline lo apply is March 1.

There is no deadline for CSU GE and IGETC applications .

Speak Out! Do you think Palomar should raise the math requirement for the AA degree from Math 50 to Math 60?

Micah Daley Undecided "I think a higher level of math is a good idea for anybody. Anybody should be able to understand Malh 60."

Sean Stuart Business "I think it's a good idea to raise it because those math classes prepare you for basic skills in life. And they are not extremely difficult to start with."

Klara Baja Art "I think it's a good idea because il does prepare you for life in the future."

Mickey Miller Criminal Law

Rachel Farr American Sign Language

Hye-Jin Lee Commercial Product Design

"I think they should raise the standard because Math 50 is pretty easy."

"I don't think that's a good idea. I don't see why we should be taking math if it has nothing to do with our career."

"It is a good idea. Studying math helps you think logically and mathematically."

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:International opportunitys Michelle Yates Staff' Writer

They come from 50 countries around the world. They now number in a record 307. They have come to learn our language, way of life and seek an opportunity that we call a right. Students from around the world have joined Palomar's international Student program in hopes of a better future.

The program not only gives hundreds of students a chance most would not otherwise have, it also adds to the diversity of the already multi-cultured Palomar student base. With this semester's enrollment at over 300-the success of the program is amazing according to Yasue 0' neill, International Students Assistant, Admissions, Records and Veterans' Services. "I think part of the success is due to Palomar's reputation," she said.

The success and growth of the program is primarily attributed to the structure of the program and the variety of majors offered by Palomar. "Palomar offers many more classes to choose from and a variety of majors for the students," said O'Neill.

Students are determined to take

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advantage of the opportunity and reap the benefits. Last semester, 70 students made the Dean's list, 43 with a 4.0 GPA. The average GPA was 2.995. The program also offers clubs and events for students to get involved in. Administrators are planning ahead and looking to improve the program even more.

According to O'Neill the international department is in the planning stages of possibly integrating the students in some kind of language program in which international students can learn conversational English and American students can learn about the various languages and cultures of international students.

"Now we have a full-time counselor for international students so now students can go back to the same counselor with academic or personal problems," O'Neill said.

This may account for retaining more students than have been done in the past. Students also can work on campus to help pay for their stay in the United States.

Petra Mikulasova pays her tuition by working part-time in the International Students office.

Mikulasova, a second semester student from the Czech Republic said getting an education in the United

States is an enormous privilege. In the Czech Republic, getting higher education is a political game rather than a simple freedom of choice.

According to Mikulasova, it is very difficult to attend a university in the C?ech Republic.

"You either have to have a lot of money or know someone,'' she said.

For her, however it's more than an academic opportunity. With a smile, she said, "I'm in America.

That's everyone's dream." I · The hardships experienced by Mikulasova in her own country is I'm sure very fami I iar to many international students at Palomar.

Mikulasova said because of that, the students tend to not take getting an education lightly. They work hard and are involved in many student activities. Unlike their American counterparts, students form other countries tend to be more serious, appreciating the opportunity they are given.

"It's such a privilege and a chance (to succeed) here. American students settle for a "C" or skip class, taking their education for granted," she said. Although this not true for all American students, Mikulasova expressed her good fortune in being able to be a part of the international program.

This week in Student Government • Waheeda Tahmas, Erica Olvera and Juan Fuented were appointed as senators.

• The board voted for the allocation funds to send four students to the CalSACC Black Caucus conference.

• Vice President /!CC Chairperson Peter Mojica reported that the ICC elected a new vice chairperson, Jose Cartagena.

• Executive Vice President Buddy Rabaya reported that faculty award boxes have been placed in the cafeteria, library and administration office.

• James Bowen reported that the election package will available on Mar. 16.

• Mojica reported that the Women's History Month is Mar. 16to 18.

• The ASG board allocated $90 for retreat expenses.

• The ASG board allocated $250 for banners.

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M1kulasova said she loves this country and would like to stay, but would also like to share her experiences with others in her country.

She would like to give back ,o her country and getting an education in America will give her that chance.

She said, "I want to do something good for my country and to do something with my experiencemaybe open up a business or something." She said receiving her degree in America is going to give her an edge in the work force in her country. "Even if I was stupid, doors would be opened just because I got a degree in America ."

O'Neill agrees with Mikulasova saying most students return to their countries after receiving their degree. "Most students meet their (educational) goal and then return home. But some do stay and work for sponsor companies," she said.

The International department plans to continue providing the best education and opportunity to international students.

Those wishing to attend Palomar as an international student, must submit an application to the program and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam with a 470 or better. They then live with a guardian or placement home

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1990 • Escondido Center opens on Jan. 20, 1990.

• Condom sales were up in 1990. Advertisements and promotions were the cause for the high increase in condom sales at the Palomar's Student Health Services. In the past 15 months only 113 condoms were sold, to an increase of 290 condoms in one month after advertisements are posted all around campus.

• A railroad system is proposed. The train would run from Oceanside to San Diego, running adjacent to highway 78.

• ASG President, John Weber, proposes instruction evaluations given from the students.

• Phone And Registration (PAR) systems are installed.

• First proposed plan for Student Center is mentioned.

• Gulf crisis affects enrollment at Palomar's Camp Pendelton satellite campus. An estimated three students a week leave, as a result of the Gulf Crisis.

•Library workers protest over the slow process of correction to the air quality problem in the library.

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Keep Palomar's reputation, raise math requirement , alomar College is The math department ts nationally known as a proposing that Palomar Jeader in higher educa- increase the math requiretion. Palomar has earned this ment from Math 50 to Math reputation by focusing on the 60 (to Intermediate Algebra). leaining process as opposed Along with their proposal, the to the teaching process. math department is giving However, this reputation students the resources needed could be in jeopardy. Our to pass these math classes. math requirement for an Extended tutoring m the associate 's degree is below Math Lab, qualified teachers the math requirement to grad- and new courses in between uate from high school. We levels of math have been come to college to learn new added to help us accomplish our educational goals. things, not rehash the old.

Math 1s, however, an The attitude of our math unpopular subject. Many instructors fits perfectly with people don't like it and Palomar's reputation of facilwould rather get their wis- itating the learning of the studom teeth pulled than learn dents. the Pythagorean Theorem.

Palomar should uphold its But life is full of unpleasant reputation and raise the math responsibilities and tasks. requirement.

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But. it is also important to acknowledge when they bring a good idea or event to the campus that benefits all students and races.

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We' re not even two months into I 999, and it's already safe to award the Dumb Move of the Year award.

The winner: The group of White House operatives who managed to blast the story that President Clinton was planning revenge on pro-impeachment Republicans onto the front page of the New York Times last Thursday.

Talk about nonsensical moves. Just as the president was preparing to finally step away from the impeachment crisis, the story generated renewed criticism that the president was arrogant, bent on getting even and willing to jeopartitt.e the next session of Congress for a mis guided personal vendetta.

As the saying goes, revenge is a dish best served cold.

Certainly nobody is surprised that Clinton wants it. But you' re supposed to keep paybacks to yourself unti I the time is right to spring the trap.

You don't tell the world first.

The Times story, based on comments from unidentified aides , said Clinton was"so furious" over his impeachment that he had "vowed to mount an all-out offensive" to knock out foes and win back the House for Democrats in 2000.

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The story painted the president as almost obsessive in his zeal for a majorleague payback. An adviser said he " knows the districts," "knows the candidates" and intensely dislikes many of the GOPers.

The article hit Washington like a tornado.

Now , it's true that Clinton's threat may not give a lot of Republicans the willies.

The strength of the president's coattails these days is suspect. Opposition from Clinton, in fact, is a badge of .honor in many congressional districts.

But Clinton is a fund-raising phenom, perhaps the best in history. And it is that asset he will bring to Democrats in hot races around the country.

Now, though, his careless aides have given the GOP a cause. Instead of being on the defensive over their pursuit of the president, pro-impeachment Republicans stand the chance of being transformed into martyrs.

The GOP will spend the next 21 months proclaiming that they are about to become victims of the vaunted Clinton political machine. It's an appeal that will generate tons of campaign cash.

Case in point: John Ashcroft of Missouri, who faces a tough re-election battle next year against Democrat Mel Carnahan. Ashcroft, of course, was one

incorrect of the first Republican senators to call for Clinton's resignation.

On Friday, Missouri GOP spokesman Daryl Duwe sounded like a walking money -solicitation letter .

"What we' re going to see is a big bull's-eye on the state of Missouri," Duwe proclaimed in an interview. "At the very top of Clinton's ' target list' is going to be John Ashcroft.

Clinton is going to bring in I don't know how much money from liberal special interests."

The Clinton White House spent a lot of a time Friday trying to debunk the story .

But few people were buying it.

The story appeared just as Republicans and Democrats alike were striving mightily to put a good face on the legislative session that will followFriday's impeachment vote.

Although the session teeters on the brink of a partisan abyss, the lawmakers were united in saying the country needs to move ahead and get on with the people's business.

So much for that.

"Any effort to get even just keeps the poison in the body politic, and it will spread ," Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, told the Times.

President Clinton ought to drum some of his malfunctioning aides out of town.

Padres off-season moves leave hometown fans feeling fouled

Focused on Palomar Monday, February 22, 1999

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he San Diego Padres made national headlines last season when they captured a division championship and went on to face the New York Yankees as underdogs in the World Series.

"Keep the Faith" banners, bumper stickers and shirts were seen all over San Diego County and our boys received a hero's welcome home even when they didn't come home with a World Series trophy.

Now, many of the key players that lead the team to the Series have been traded to other ball clubs and what once was a team known as hometown heroes has become hometown let downs.

Everyone T know that follows sports seems to be angry over the trading .

One guy told me he doesn't plan to watch this season because he can't stand to see them lose. Personally, it is not the upcoming season ' s prospects that have me disappointed. I'll admit l like to be

on the winning side as much as the next guy.

But, I do not call the Padres "my team" because they made it to the World Series. I call them and the San Diego Chargers "my team" because I have lived in Southern California since I was four years old. My loyalty is to my hometown.

When I watch a game it's not because I know everything about baseball. I am not what you'd call a sports fanatic.

I don't know all the standings and stats. But I did watch every game of the World Series because my team was playing in the Fall classic .

Some of the best parts of the game for me, was when Tony Gwynn would step into the batters box.

Gwynn is my favorite Padre because I can still remember watch ing him pass by me in a parade when I was about seven years old.

That is where my team spirit comes from.

It's that familiar face that I can relate to because I know he has San Diego roots just as I do.

I realize America is a capitalist system and

club owners have a right to make money by assembling the best team possible , but the game is more than a business.

It's the great American pastime, too.

How can we, as hometown fans, be expected to learn a new roster every sea son. The practice of buying and selling players may improve the revenues for some ball clubs and give another city the chance to celebrate the World Series as we did.

But for us hometown fans, celebrating. by the season just isn't the same.

Greg Vaughn (left) is the latest Padre to be sent packing, in a offseason that has seen Ken Caminiti, Steve Finley, Kevin Brown, and Joey , Hamilton finC: new teams.

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A San Marcos pastor recently announced that he is gay. Shortly after his announcement, his church fired him. , Many people are upset by this, but I ,applaud the church for their action. : A church has every right to choose !what qualities they want in a leader.

Obviously, any organization has that right. It is doubtful that a gay organization would keep Jerry Fallwell as their leader, so why would it surprise us that a church would replace a gay pastor?

But isn't it a contradiction for a church to be so intolerant? Didn't Jesus show love to all?

Tolerance and love are not synonymous.

Tolerance is allowing something even if you believe it is wrong. Love accepts the person, but not necessarily their actions. When a child breaks the rules their parents don't love them any less, but they don't tolerate the action.

While Jesus showed love to all, he was not tolerant. After healing the man at the pool of Bethsaida he said, "Go, and sin no more." When he showed mercy to the woman caught in adultery, he told her accusers "he that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone," he then told the woman to "sin no more."

If Jesus were tolerant he wouldn't call their actions "sin." He would have accepted their actions, and realized that he was in no position to tell them right from wrong. But in almost every occasion of Jesus showing mercy to someone or healing them, he exhorted them to "go, and sin no more."

Jesus reserved his harshest words for the religious hypocrites: the Pharisees ,who spoke one thing and practiced another. If a homosexual pastor is preaching from the Bible, how does he rectify himself with verses like -Leviticus 18:22 "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination" or with Romans 1:27, I Corinthians 6:9-10, and Jude 1:7? These verses are not unclear, as some would have us believe, but are easily understood.

Isn't it hypocritical for a pastor to be practicing homosexuality when the Bible he preaches from calls it an abomination?

One can say "judge not lest you be judged," but the Bible doesn't tell Christians to not judge the actions of their leaders. Jesus said, "you will know them by their fruits." And in 1 Timothy the Bible gives a list of qualifications for church leaders.

It's not Iike the church is locking its doors to homosexuals, that would be wrong, after all, the Bible says "for God so loved the world" not "for God so loved the heterosexuals."

The church simply wants their leaders to exemplify their beliefs.

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.What happened to the "niusic" in MTV?

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otal Request Live on MTV should change its name to Total Talk Live. Have you ever watched this show? Total Request Live, better known as T.R.L. is a show based on MTV's viewers phone in and e-Mail requests. Viewers request videos by their favorite artists.

Okay, the idea of the show is great! But the people requesting the music talk through their favorite songs . What's the point of playing a music video if you aren't going to let the audience hear the song and watch the video? How are we the viewer, supposed to make up our minds as to whether we like the music or not if we can't even hear the lyrics.

There is no point to this format. People watch this show to experience the music, but this can not happen when the fans 'requesting the video are screaming and yelling about how cute the Backstreet Boys are, or how Brandy is so much cooler than Janet Jackson.

Not only does the show have people talking through all of the videos, but MTV only plays half, if that much of most of the

videos it plays on this fv1TVshow. It's like listening to the radio on shuffle, by the time you' re getting into a song, I'm sorry but it's time for another.

Obviously we get the idea that the person requesting the video like the song.

Why else would it be on the top IO countdown for the day? Somebody had to call in for it. But do we really need to see ai:id that person talk through the video?

We don't care if the girls screaming at Times Square think N' Synk are hotter than the Backstreet Boys this week, it doesn't

really effect the way their songs make us feel and ti-re way we react to seeing them everyday.

Yes, we want to see people's choices, but not everyone who called them in. And not talking through all the videos.

MTV should realize that people watch music television to hear music, not people talk. ' MTV should play the requests before they play the songs and let viewers guess what video is next. Wouldn't that be exciting?

Maybe not, but at least we would get to watch the videos in peace and listen to the music without having to tune out what the fans are saying, from what the band is trying to say. T guess music television watch- • ers should turn to VH I to hear music? It may be their parents' music, but at least it's music.

It's a shame because MTV was made for a younger music generation. It is suppose to be a reflection our passion for music. It has become nothing more than a place for teeny bopper chatter. With all that mindless talk, I'd rather not watch MTV at all.

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United States c1llzcns arc fortunate.

Fortunate because they live in a country built on principles of freedom. America is the home of the brave and land of the free. Unfortunately, a San Marcos man recently lost one of his inalienable rights. He lost his freedom of religion.

It was not a political maneuver changing the U.S. Constitution but rather his ch.urch rnngregallon who ~tripped him of his right to practice Christianity.

For this man, church was more than a house of worship to go to every Sunday morning; it \.\as his calling. He worked as a pastor. He dedicated himself to the teachings of the Holy Bible.

He inlerpretcd the scriptures, as he believed them to be true like anyone who follows the Bible must. However, when it was revealed that he did not agree with the passage forbidding homosexuality, he\.\ as dismissed from his job.

The former pastor disagreed with the passage because he himself is gay.

It is true that a religion. whatever religion it may be. has guidelines of do's and don' ts . Christianity bcl icvcs homosexuality to be a sin. The Bible refers to it as abomination. But. in comparison to that one line of passage banning homosexuals there arc sufficic·11t1y more scriptures teaching tolerance and that it 1s not man's place to Judge hut God's.

Who among men has not chosen one passage over another to be true? The former pastor's church chose one over another when they fired him.

Historically, people have used the Bible to support adgendas favoring slavery and male dominance But, laws promising freedom for all have overruled those selected passages Why? Because the Bible is not a rule hook. lt is a moral guide for those individuals that choose it to be.

Granted, a church's do's and don'ts are justified to a point. People worship together because of their common beliefs. That is ~hy Jewish people do not meet on Christmas Eve and why Christians do not light candles for Hanukah.

But, while holidays and passages of the Bible can bring people together, they should not signify the requirements that forbid outsiders ff churches are al lowed to discard those who they feel are unworthy of their religion. then how is that any different from a secret club that practices discrimination and prejudices?

The former pa~tor may still be able to believe in his religion but his right to practice was taken- even if it is a temporary situation. Supposing he is able to move on and find a more "liberal" congregation. it can never be erased that at one point 111his life. he lost a sacred right.

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It is time for the Republican Party to get back to business.

There are those among the Republicans who have become obsessed with what they view as an illegitimate presidency, and they have dedicated every ounce of energy to correcting what they think was a horrible mistake made by the voters in 1992.

The nation's business and resolve have been damaged by the intensity of the effort.

As a former presidential aide in the Reagan and Bush administrations, vivid are the memories of a few Democrats who truly believed the Reagan administration was an illegitimate presidency held by a "Grade B JC tor."

They never accepted his election - no more than some Republicans can accept the fact that someone known to possess a weak moral foundation wa~ elected in 1992.

The president was acquitted by the Senate, not exonerated.

It has been months since anyone has seriously attempted Loexplain away his behavior, but it has been decided through proper process that his actions do not merit removal from office - for better or worse.

Now is the time to get on with it.

Unfortunately, that advice is destined to be ignored by some.

For example, at a recent reunion ot Reagan administration alumni, the talk was not of moving forward, but rather regaining momentum to "recapture the revolution." Recapture included sending Bill Clinton back to Arkansas.

The truth is, many of these people thought the revolution was derailed in 1988 when George Bush was elected president; and there are a few who privately think Reagan, himself. may have strayed from the true agenda on occasion. There is no way in hell they will ever think a proven Jech should be residing in the White House.

The fact of the matter is PresiJent Clinton is being punished. There remains absolutely no respect for the man. However, the voters early on let it be known that they did not want to throw him out of office, but punishment was in order. Forevermore, Bill Clinton will still be impeached.

And, for the next two years, his agenda will be at the mercy of Congress. His administration will begin to deteriorate as talented, dedicated individuals look for their exits from positions, and replacements _will be nearly impossible to find.

Bill Clinton now is viewed by most Americans as a damaged and wounded president, and in his heart, he knows it.

In many ways, this may be a far more severe punishment than conviction by the Senate and removal from office.

That sentence he could protest as politically motivated, but now he still has to face the cameras everyday and pretend lo be in power. We know different.

So, instead of devoting the next two years to making Clinton look bad, the Republicans need to get back to the business of improving the nation through sound public policy. If they arc true to the Reagan Revolution, they will devote their energies to positive improvements rather than vindictive rhetoric.

And, if the White House is to return to Republican hands in 2000, the Dutchman's 11th Commandment, "thou shall not speak ill of fellow Republicans," must be reactivated Conservative is conservative no matter the adverb in front of it. There is·room for variation in implementing conservative, well-thought-out policies.

The nation is emerging from the impeachment process with a look for ward. The Democrats appear to be focused on taking back at least one chamber of the Congress and putting Al Gore in the driver's seat. It is clear that Bill Clinton's role in the party's future is restricted.

Rather than the GOP placing all its energy into punishing Bill Clinton, it would serve everyone well, including the legacy of Ronald Reagan, if the Republicans returned to the business of ensuring good government along the lines as envisioned by that "Grade 8 actor."

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This first exhibition of the spring season features both current and past works by the four artists. providing a perspective on the development of their themes and concept,.

Three of the artists were pre,ent, Stanford, Babcock and Statom on opening night.

Stanford is a San Diego based artist who uses commonly found materials combined with paint and containers. A number of her works appear as current social taboos and obsessions sublimated into containers.

Babcock combines photography. assemblage and video in relating personal experiences.

The themes of her work consist or life disruptions, such as the loss of a marriage partner.

Statom has works in collections in Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Musee des Arts Decoratifs-Paris and the American Craft Museum-New York.

Morris, the artist who was not present at the opening of the exhihition, follows the classical methods of assemblage art.

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Stanford said she tried to portray the human conflict over petroleum products.

She used common products that could be found on any street, including the street outside her downtown San Diego studio.

She had a series of "vulgar shrines," as she called them, filled with plastic throwaways lo make her statement.

Stanford made statements about "attack alerts" and wars fought over these products. Stanford will be moving to New Mexico because of the urban displacement now taking place in downtown San Diego.

Babcock's exhibit depicted a year-long struggle to obtain grandparent's rights for visitation of her granddaughter.

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Statom displays Not being a his glass cathelawyer, ,he dral. dug through legal booh to find ways to assert her natural rights.

It was only after the death of her son, the father of her grandchild, that she won her battle.

Statom had the largest exhibit.

Using glass as the primary medium, he created a replica of what was formerly, Santa Sophia, the Christian cathedral in Constantinople and now a Muslim mosque in modern Istanbul.

He used mirrors, mirror shards

and minarets to d ·pict this ancient structure. showing both its Muslim and Christian heritage.

Santa Sophia was reputedly one of the most beautiful structures of its time in early Christendom. The ancient great front door of the glass cathedral is the highlight of his presentation Statom's glass re-creation is original, but many parts that have gone into it are not, Statom said.

Statom said he was grateful to Palomar for the freedom given in displaying the exhibition. Harry

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The planets aligned two years ago when this picture was taken. At the time there was an investigation into the CIA selling crack cocaine to the black community.

The gentleman saw my camera and asked me if I wanted to take his photograph. Midway through he asked if he·could include his newspaper that he was selling on the street corner.

I think it's a strong image, I'm very proud of it.

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The "Four hy Four•· exhibition will be open Tuesdays, from I 0 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from l O a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until March 3.

The gallery's next exhibition will be titled "The Fine Art of Illustration'' featuring various artists. The exhibition will begin on March 12 and will run through April 16.

Both exhibitions arc open to the public at no charge.

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Bliss. the director of the Boehm Gallery, was e4ually pleased with Statom ·s presence, saying that he was a man with national stature.

Many of Statom's associates and friends were on hand for the exhibition.

The displays of Morris attracted much attention. Morris has been called an "artist's artist,'· and an "articulate recluse."

His work follows the method of assemblages on display, the largest being, "The Necktie." It is a very large assemblage and filled

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A union of dancers gathered at Howard Brubeck Theatre Feb . 6 and 7, . as The San Diego State University Dance Company as well as the MOJALET Dance Collective joined together with the Palomar College Contemporary Dance Ensemble to perform "Artistic Interpretation in Dance."

Technically rhythmic and conveying an underlying sense of mysteriousness, the dancers tapped into their o¼n vault of inner strength to bring a performance to life that seemed both playful and somber at the same time.

Organized and choreographed

by Faith Jensen-Ismay and Patricia Sandback, the night opened with an unusual number that featured a stageful of cabaret players, led by Devan Brawley, tossing and collecting wads of money while merrily cavorting and directing mischievous glares toward the audieoce.

The performance continued with "Colors," a moody, simplistic number inspired by the story "My Many Colored Days" by Dr. Seuss. Set against a backdrop of ever-changing hues and soulful New Age music, the number fea-

, lured dancers clad in pale lingerielike dresses.

Backed by expert choreography, the most natural pieces were the ones that appeared to tell a story, or at least have roots grounded in a real-life situation, such as "Tradition." which featured Nichole See and Brad Decker as newlyweds dancing expressing the joy or thei1 wedding day.

Just prior to intermission, the longest and possibly the most surreal presentation came with "Insides and Outsides,'' a 17minute piece performed in five separate acts that included a massi vc net suspended from the ceiling and draped over the <lancers like a web. The dancers weaved both in and around this web to live music played by Scott Baldwin.

The music used for each number worked perfectly. creating just the right mood to compliment the dancer's movements.

This was unmistakably evident in ''Morning Gtory,'' in which the dancers zipped about the stage with circular momentum.

"Image-A-Nation" contained quite a few different elements that highlighted the idea of putting oneself on display, such as the introduction of eight dancers standing in front of an imaginary mirror making themselves up to the rapid speed of what sounded

like a computer's thought process.

Then came "Dante's Prayer." in which dancers outfitted in simple black dresses filled the space and played with the stage as a 3dimensional object to the music of Loreena McKennit.

Afterwards came a beautiful and lovely performance from Jennifer Bill called "Rendezvous."

The audience seemed to really enjoy her melodic steps and graceful movements.

A theme of orange earth tones took over the stage for the next dance. "Voices."

Resembling some kind of ancient Roman citizens, the dancers dashed about with style to music that seemed to reverberate throughout the entire theatre.

Another entertaining performance came toward the end of the show with "Walking is a Series of Mistakes," a more lively and light-hearted piece that featured dancers from the MOJALET Dance Collective.

Having rehearsed since October of last year, the show suggested confidence and professionalism, and many of the performers seem to carry the potential for dancing as a long-term goal in life. Indeed to that end, most of the Palomar College Contemporary Dance Ensemble will be touring areas of Europe in late March.

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Not since the days of the Brat Pack, Ferris Bueller and John Hughes movies has there been a film where the teenager rules.

In the tradition of a classic ·sos teen movie "Rushmore" puts a 15year-old geek in charge of the world.

"Rushmore" is about a 15-year old named Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) who is the worse student at his pri vale school.

Despite the lack of scholarship Fischer manages to be founder of several clubs and president of even more clubs.

To add to his long list of extracurricular activities he writes and directs various plays and acts as a mentor to an 8-year-old fellow student. Although Fischer seems to be in control of his world, it is turned upside down when he falls for a !jrade school teacher named Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams).

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"The Creation., by Franz Joseph Haydn The Palomar Chorale with live chamber orchestra accompaniment March 20 at S p.m. and March 21 at 2p.m.

WHAT: Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) and Herman Blume (Bill Murray) fight for a woman's heart in the unique comedy "Rushmore."

hand when Fischer gets into a ruthless competition for the teacher's affections with his new middle-aged friend Herman Blume (Bill Murray).

As the movie unfolds we get to observe Fischer using his conniving talents, tearing everyone around him apart. Then after recovering from his own depression bring them all back together. Most affected by Fischer's antics is Mr. Blume who experiences a severe mid-life crisis causing him to quickly sink to Fischer's level. As with any movie where an unlikely person has power over others, this film was very

entertaining. Fischer seems more like the kind of kid that would have been beaten up a lot in school and end up being the valedictorian.

But "Rushmore" surprises the audience by presenting the exact opposite. Overall, "Rushmore" is a very entertaining film. The dialogue is creative and the character's actions arc very comical. The number of smal I supporting roles revolving around the main character also add a lot to the film.

But probably the most unique attribute of "RusAmore" is the brand of humor the film presents.

Anyone who goes to see this

movie will probably find themselves laughing more at the subtle expressions of the characters than they would at their actions.

Because of this, the audience will probably think of the movie as strange and be quick to compare it to movies like "Fargo."

But even though this movie might remind people of other films it is still very unique and, like most unique comedies, it probably won't appeal to the masses.

In Fischer's world he might be worthy of praise, but in the real world the general population usually doesn't feel the need to root for

the president of the Bee Keeper's Society.

"Rushmore" is not your average blockbuster and is definitely not Oscar material. Despite this, the film accomplishes the prime purpose of all movies, it is entertaining.

Audiences may not come away from the movie moved to tears but they will have a chance to admire the ingenuity of the main character and have a few laughs along the way.

"Rushmore" probably will be enjoyed by everyone, but those with an open mind might get a kick out ofit.

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Scholarship nioney available for Palolllar students Patricia S. McAvoy Copy Editor

There is scholarship money still available for this spring semester through the Financial Aid Office. Maureen Holden, scholarship coordinator for Palomar, is eager for students Lo apply. Holden said, "We (the Financial Aid Office) love lo give away money." Each semester approximately $75,000 is awarded to Palomar students, which comprises 99 percent of all scholarships available.

The basic requirements are completing an application, which is available from the Financial Aid Office, writing an autobiography and submitting a copy of an unofficial transcript.

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Many of the scholarships are limited in scope and have February deadlines therefore, applicants are needed if these scholarships are to be awarded.

If you feel you may qualify, Holden urges you to come and ta!k to her regardless of the deadline date.

The scholarships listed are offered in cooperation with the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office and the Palomar College Foundation Office. $ ACW-CBEST - This award reimburses the $40 CBEST exam cost. $ Louise Agee Bingham - A $300 award for nursing students spring semester 99. $ Justin W. Ahrend Photojournalism - A $1,000 award to be divided, $500 for fall 1999 and $500 for spring 2000, must be a photojournalism student. $ AAUW - Escondido/San Marcos - A $500 award to reentry student transferring to fouryear college, fall semester 1999. $ AAUW - Fallbrook - A $1,000 award to transfer student for fall 1999 and be a Fallbrook resident or graduate from Fallbrook High School. $ AAUW - Rancho Bernardo Possible multiple scholarships of $800 for spring 1999 graduates accepted to four-year university as continuing full-time student $ Americans of Hispanic Descent, Nursing Scholarship Five a wards of $1,500 each for current nursing students in N 117, Nll8, N217 or N216. Student must demonstrate financial need. $ BECA Foundation Awards are available to Latino students of $1,000 to $2,000.

The Alice Newell Joslyn Medical scholarship is for students planning a medical career. $ Thomas Y. Bibleheimer Jr. - An award of $200 for a reentry full-time student in any major.

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I, ESL I02, or ESL I03 class fat· credit. : $ Margaret Rutherford - A $200' scholar,hip for an outstanding full . time business student returning in; the fall 1999.

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I $ Sam and Rose Stein - Si $1,500 scholarships. $750 for Cal! , 1999 and $750 for spring 200g, Students must be enrollt.:d in NI fr: N 118 or t\217 and three scholar ships for N2 I6. $ Morris K. Udall - A $5.000 scholarship for a sophomore woo will transfer to a four -year collefe for fall 1999. Career choice mu~t be in environmental public policy, bc..1 Native American or an Alas(; native and pursue a career in heal care or tribal public policy. $ Adela Valenzuela A $5~) award to be disbursed fall 1999 a spring 2000 for a continuing s · dent. The recipient must he over and have 3.0 GPA or above. .,. $ Valley Center Women's Clul>iA $700 scholarship is for a conti~ ing female student who is returnii to work or desires to extend ~r education. Recipi ent must live ~1 Valley Center and be a volunteer.

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Love 'em or hate 'em; body piercings make a point Andy Dehnart College Press

STETSON, Fla. - To establish identity, some folks wear clothes from the trendiest stores, splash themselves with an array of scents, plaster their vehicles with bumper stickers , and load their bookbags with buttons declaring their pet causes and politics.

But perhaps the fastest way to get noticed in the '90s is body piercing.

Driving metal studs and hoops through bellybutton s, ear s, eyebrows, nipples, noses, tongues - and a few other places where the sun doesn't shine - seems to grab attention these days like few other things.

Experts say the reasons people poke multiple holes in their bods are as varied as the parts they have punctured. But more often than not, they're looking for a way to express themselves, said Donald L. Sanz, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and director of the Counseling Center at Stetson University.

As with choosing clothes, people pierce themselves to stand out but to also identify with others who are

doing the same thing, he said.

"It's a very interesting juxtapo sition between rebellion" and making a statement, he said.

Some folks display their piercings to shock people, others use them for sexual stimulation, and still others hope their hoops "attract members of the same or opposite sex (or) send a signal about their sexuality," Sanz added.

There is a group of hole-y folks health care professionals fret about: Those who are addicted to selfmutilation. They go far beyond average body display , covering themselves with tattoos and multiple piercings because of feeling s of anger or self-hatred, experts say.

"That's the part (where) we have to be most concerned - when people are hurting themselves ," Sanz said.

Myrna Diaz, a junior at Texas A&M, said she doesn' t know much about all the psycho-babble that goes along with the tongue ring she got for $60 about a year ago. Diaz said she got the stud because she simply wanted to break a bad habit.

"I bit my nails, so I needed something to mess with in my mouth to keep my fingers out of it," she said.

"I've bitten my nails for 15 years,

and I'm free now." it looks nice ."

Prices range from $25 for the Tales like that have prompted standard navel ring to $ 140 for an Indiana state Sen. Luke Kenley to "Ampadravya " piercing in ... well, propose legislation that would make let's just say it's easily concealed it illegal for someone to pierce a with underwear . minor without consent from a parLegislato rs and ent or legal doctors are increasguardian.

He ingly uncomforthopped on the able with this fashissue after recei vion trend , which ing complaints can, when perfrom one woman formed under who reported finding a piercing unsafe conditions, parlor where no lead to infections records were kept and the spread of and blood y neediseases such as hepatitis and HIV, dles were dropped the virus that causbetween uses into es AIDS. a ntise ptic s not A piercing like strong enough to the one gotten -kill some deadly recently

by Randal Muck, a music germs. major at the University of Dolores , a student City council Alabama, bears his tongue at the in Michigan members in North and chest to show his who declined to piercings.

Myrtle Beach, give her last name, S.C., hoping to would send shivers keep piercing pardown many folks' spines. She said lors from popping up everywhere, she got her "tummy button" after recently approved an ordinance that asking a friend to pierce her stomprevents shops from opening along ach with a knitting needle. major streets througho ut town - typ"I was very drunk ," she said. "But ically routes where drunks spill out

of bars and could wander into piercing parlors on a whim.

Den tists, tired of repairing chipped and broken teeth, also arc complaining about all the metal being bolted into mouths across the U.S. In the July 1997 issue of the Journal Of the American Dental AS$OCiation, professionals warned that oral piercings can lead to serious infections , and even cause swelling that could block air passages . Other dangers include problems with scar tissue, cracked teeth, damaged gums, and problems swallowing or chewing.

The ADA called oral pierc ing a "public health hazard," and cited warnings from the National Institutes of Health that piercing could result in hepatitis transmission, and symptoms including "pain , swelling, infection, and increased salivary flow."

Even the American Association of Professional Piercers says it's troubled by all the do-it-yourselfe rs out there and parlors operat ing illegally throughout lhe country. The AAPP's newsletter recognizes that many piercings "are produced in unhygienic conditions in homes, hotel rooms, bars (and) clubs .

"The risks taken when doing a piercing in locales such as these is enormous," the organization states.

"Improper train ing and lack of sterilization under these conditions often leads to disaster."

Diaz has heard many horror stories and is grateful she didn't have to contend with any - unless, of course, you don't consider a swollen and bleeding tongue to be horrible.

"The healing process was painfu l," she said . "Your tongue is swollen for a week and it hurts to eat anything. If you eat anything that's not soft, you injure your tongue, and it starts bleeding .

"It was just a week, so it was no big deal to me," she added.

Bul to many people that is a b ig deal. Thanks to techno logy, you can see what it would be like to get pierced even before you set foot in a piercing studio . After paying a $15 membership fee, you can check out http: //www.bodyp ierc ingcam.com /, where you can watch people getting pierced - live. One look at the free photographs of various piercings, however, and you might just decide to forego the membership - and any pierc ings you ever considered.

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Last April, the room was supposed to have been cleared of American Indian remains.

Sgt. Bill Manning said the room was to be cleared of all human remains on Dec. 21 to prepare the room to once again be used as a classroom. Bone fragments and a tooth were discovered Feb. 5 when anthropology department members, an American Indian activist and University Police were clearing the room in preparation for a blessing by an American Indian spiritual leader.

They also found two original logbooks that had been missing prior to the clear in g. The books detailed American Indian finds at two Nebraska excavation sites .

When the room was cleared in December, no remains were found in the places they were found Friday morning, Manning sai d.

From April until Friday, Karl Reinhard, anthropology associate professor, has had one of two keys to the room . The other key was in the hands of Robert Hitchcock, anthropology department chairm an, who said that his key didn 't work.

Now the Arts and Sciences dean's office has the two keys.

Manning said the police want to find out if the remains were actually in Roo m 109 in December during the second clearing , whether the remains were planted the re or if the remains were brought there to study after the December sea rch.

The University Police will be staying in contact with the State Patrol throughoul the investigation, he said.

Reinh ard, who has been accused by tribal representatives and activ ists of studying and sto ring the remains illega lly in Room 109, wou ld not comment Tuesday on those accusations.

"I can confirm bones were found in the room overlooked in previous clearances," Reinhard said.

Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, remains must be inventoried and returned to affi liated tribe s upon request.

Some say under NAG PR A, the remains cannot be studied with out tribal permission. The Society for American Archaeology has disputed that claim.

American Indians who have worked with the university before this discovery in the preparation for the repatriation of abou t 1,700 remains were surprised and perplexed by the discovery.

James Ridi ng In, a NAGPRA consultant for the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, said he thought the remains might have been planted by someone at the university.

Ridin g In said that though Reinhard has been accused of committing illega l acts and acting unprofessionally , the universi ty or activists shou ld not jump to conclusions that he's responsible for lhe remains found in Room 109.

"Would Reinhard be that stupid? Would Reinhard be that sloppy?" asked Riding In, who is also an associate professor of American Indian Studies at Arizona State University in Tempe. " ... Maybe. Bu t I doubt it."

Hitchcock did not return calls to the Dai ly Nebraskan on Tuesday.

Pem ina Yellowbird, a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes Mandan, H idatsa and Arikara - said she was confused by the recen t find.

Yellowbird was the chairwoman of a repatriation group that wor ked with the university during the fall 1998 semester. She said the remains were found Friday in the same drawer remains were originally found in October 1997.

"I'm real ly shocked," she said . "J wonder who had them. l wonder what their motivations were for putting them in that drawer."

UNL Chancellor James Moeser was not available for comment Tuesday afternoon but said in a statement that the university wou ld make "every effort" to repatriate the bones.

"Regardless of how and why these remains came to be in I09 Bessey, we are as comm itted now to the NAGPRA polic ies as we have been in the past."

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PDBTB Comets ready to ace season Mike Stevens Sport .I Editor

For the first time in his Palomar coaching career. men's volleyball coach Hugh Gerhardt has a squad that has what it takes to make an honest run at the playoffs.

The Comets have been doing a lot of traveling in the pre-season and have had limited success until their tournament victory over Mount San Antonio College last week.

"We've been on the road so long that one of the players said that he hates everybody and wants off!" joked Gerhardt.

Last season Gerhardt was dealt a hard working, high spirited team but they lacked experience and height in the middle.

Although still somewhat inexperienced, the Comets seemed to solve some of their height problems.

"We are better than we were last season but we haven't been able to get over the hump ," said Gerhardt. "Finally we have some height and some middle (blockers)."

Freshmen Geoff Colton and Dan Evans are plugging the middle for the Comets and stand at 6 foot 7 inches and 6 foot 5 inches respectively. Top returners for Gerhardt include outside hitters Brian Marcus and Jeff Harlan. Both are hard hitting, athletic players who are fighting for the starting spots with Jason Wanestreet.

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win the starting job at the opposite hitter spot.

At this point Gerhardt is uncertain as to who will be his starting setter when conference play begins. Jason Kalchik and Mike Wilkenson have both gotten their share of playing time as setters in tournament play and both have shown the ability to do well once the season starts. Wilkenson can also

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block which is a bonus from a setter.

"Hopefully one of our setters will step forward," said Gerhardt.

Freshman Chris Welch is expected to start in the Comet's back row and be a top defensive player for Palomar.

Gerhardt has a tough schedule to look forward to, including Golden West who won the conference championship last year.

Grossmont and Long Beach have a strong squad as well.

"Long Beach could very easily go from outhouse to penthouse," said Gerhardt.

"But we want to pull some big upsets.

Our goal is to make the playoffs."

The Comets host Grossmont on Wednesday, Feb 24 and Irvine Valley on Feb. 26. Both games start at 7 p.m.

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If the men's basketball team lacks depth, they didn't let it show against Grossmont College on Feb 13.

Despite dressing only eight players, because of injuries, the Comets beat the Griffins 97-88 before a sparse crowd at the Dome.

The team's fifth straight victory improved their record to 14-14, 8-4 Pacific Coast Conference.

With starting shooting guard Ryan Meier and point guard Dante Carey already injured, things got even worse for Palomar at the start of the second half.

Just 45 seconds after halftime, the team's leading scorer, freshman John Ryan, was fouled while attempting a lay-up. Ryan landed on his left arm, fracturing bis wrist.

This delayed the game 15 minutes and the injury was so severe that it will cost him the rest of the season.

With only seven healthy players left, the injury did not faze the Comets at all.

"This team has handled adversity as well as any team I have ever coached," said head coach Irv Leifer. "This team is not just one individual."

Palomar went on a 9-2 run after the injury, limiting the Griffins to only one field goal in the next four minutes.

Carey missed the game because of 65 stitches on his lip, caused by being hit by an elbow while playing against San Diego City College on Feb. I 0.

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Carey was replaced by sophomore Warrick Taylor, who added 14 points.

Meier, the teams leading scorer over the last few games, broke his thumb against Southwestern College on Feb. 6. He is most likely gone for the rest of the season. Joe Gentile started in his place, and responded with five assists, three steals, and six rebounds. He also added a key block late in the game .

Patrick Freeman, the PCC player of the week from Feb. I-7. scored a game high 28 points.

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"Freeman and (Luke) O'Dowd's games have gotten better as the year has gone on," Leifer said. "The last seven or eight games they have been better prepared, and in big games they have stepped up."

Luke O'Oowd contributed both offensively and defensively. He racked up 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Josh Coe iced the game for Palomar with a key three-pointer with I: IO left, to give the Comets a 89-82 lead.

The Comets also played well defensively, something they have done all season. They

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held the conference's sixth leading scorer, Brandon Aguirre to only 11 points. They also recorded seven steals.

The win.moved Palomar in third place in the PCC, and all but guaranteed them a spot in the Southern California Playoffs.

With the Comets' recent play. Leifer can hardly imagine how good the team could be.

"If healthy," said Leifer , "I would not want to play this team (Palomar). I'm impressed with the group as a whole ."

Palomar's playoff status will be announced when it becomes available.

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Dennis 'The Worm" Rodman, the current NBA bad boy and possibly the best rebounder in the history of the game is still without a team. But it has been reported by just about every branch of the media that he's bringing his act, err, game to Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the top three teams expeccted to have a spot reserved in the NBA finals this year.

The Lakers are still trailing Seattle in the Pacific Conference but arc showing signs 01 chemistry early on.

However , the Lakers played Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz early in the season and lost to this team who is their playoff nemesis year after year.

Malone scored at will against Laker forwards Elden Campbell, Robert Horry, and whoever else Laker coach Del Harris threw at him. This game was definitely a preview of what is to come in the playoffs if the Laker front office doesn't do something to improve their front court.

At the beginning of this season, Rodman was all but suited up for the Lakers accord ing to the press and so called "sources close to Rodman".

Rodman would be the defensive monster the Lakcrs arc looking for, but some fans and players are concerned with the baggage "The Worm" brings with him.

This includes his ever changing hair style , inmate like tattoo collection and enough technical fouls in his past to make him eligible for the bad boy hall of fame.

He has sparked many an on court brawl, posed for Playhov, kicked a courtside photographer in the groin, and he dresses in drag more than he dresses in uniform.

His home away from home is the craps table at the Las Vegas Hilton and no matter who he is playing for he misses practice, and jars team chemistry to the point that most teams try to get rid of him after one year.

But the bottom line is, the guy can board.

He has led the league in rebounding an unprecedented seven years in a row and is a top defender in the NBA. He has been on five of the last ten NBA championship teams, and despite being 3"1 years old is not prone to injury and rarely misses a game. In fact, he's probably missed more games due to suspensions and unexplained disappearances than he has due to being hurt.

But what the Lakers need from him , is a thug who can stop Karl Malone. Last season after Malone and the Jazz swept L.A. in the playoffs, Rodman, then with the Bulls, got in his head night after night and managed to take him out of his game enough to win another championship.

Without Rodman, Laker fans can abandon all hope of beating Utah let alone making the finals. Besides. I don't think there is another place on earth for a freak like "'Thto Wonn" to call home than Hollywood.

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