TheSupertones Orange County ska band refines their style with release of 'Chase the Sun.'
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Dustin Schwindt Staff Writer
Final decisions have been made about how to distribute the $1.6 million in extra funding from the statewide Partnership for Excellence program. Partnership for Excellence, a program estab lished by the governor and the legislature in 1998 , allots extra funding for community colleges under the condition that col leges commitment to achieving certain educational goals. Last fall over 35 propo als were offered by various Paloma r departments and a task force was formed to decide which proposals would receive a portion of the funding. According to the report issued by the task force 22 different proposals have been allotted a portion of the funding . One of the approved items is one tllat will convert 15 adjunct faculty into full-time. Funding for paid office hours for part -time instructors and for an increase in the number of tutors also received funding. Th e task force also used Partnership for Exce11ence as an opportunity to upgrade some of the computer systems on campus. These items not only include buying new machines and upgradin g infrastructure. They also involve hiring contract computer technicians for technical support. Mark Vernoy, president of the faculty sena te and a member of the task force, feels that the task force did its job meeting the goals of the state. "Everything we approved had to meet one of the goals," Vernoy said.
Richardson Miron Opinion Editor
Johnny ~aba!(O / The Tel,scope
Anne Nelson, a Palomar counselor, helps a student by explaining her transfer options at the Transfer Center. high school seniors, who will be forced to look at alternative campuses to further their education. One of which may be California State University San Marcos, whose ready and willing to accommodate students, according to the school's Executive Director of Enrollment Services Richard Riehl. "We' re really happy we have the pace to accommodate those individuals in need," Riehl said. " We plan to handl e as many (students) as we can. ·'It's a great thing that we are able to do this (for the students)," he added. Hernandez feels that if San
Marcos meets a particular individ ual 's needs, enrolling at Palomar College 's neighboring campus may be beneficial for some students. But for some, San Marcos is a distant second to SDSU for many reasons, including a lack of majors and a different social atmosphere. "lf San Marcos meets a student's needs , then that's great," Hernandez said. "But for many students it doesn't , because (San Marcos) doesn't offer nearly as many majors and SDSU and San Marcos are like two different plan ets. "SDSU is a social zoo, while San Marcos is smaller and more focused on adult learning ," he
Forlll.er Palolll.ar educator dies; left Ill.ark on colll.lll.unity Patricia S. McAvoy Copy Editor
Virgil Bergman, a fonner Palomar dean who made major contributions to the college and the community, died Feb. 18. He was 86. Bergman served Palomar for 24 years, beginnin g in 1955 as speech/theater departments, chairman until 1957. From 1957- 1969, he served as dean of the humaniti es division and dean of instruction from 1969- 1979 when he retired. He went on to serve as director of United States International University in Nairob i, Kenya , until his return to Escondido in 1983. Bergman , while at Palomar helped create a communicat ions departm ent, television department and a multicultural department. Black studies, ethnic studies the drama and nursing departments were part of the multicultural department. He ah , brought Palomar its first national debate championship in the late '50s. Ted Killman , retire d P, lomar assistant superint endent and ·ice president , wa quoted in the No, 1h County Times, Feb . 20 regardin 1;, Bergman said, "[ would say he probably had the strongest hand in sh1ping the college as we know it today.
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San Diego State University didn't have to raise the bar as high as first thought, but still high enough to reject 50 percent of the 28,391 applicutions for the upcoming fall semester. In an effort to curb overcrowding, SDSU denied 14,000 students admittance to the university, however 7,000 of those applicants were not even eligible under CSU curriculum. Coming as a surprise to many, SDSU was able to keep San Diego County community college students at home by enforcing a lenient minimum GPA of 2.3, while county outsiders faced a 2.5 standard. This was not the case in the spring of 1999 when SDSll passed on over 50 percent of the applications, because a 2.8 GPA was estab lish ed. Palomar Transfer Center Director Tim Hernandez is quick to point, however, that SDSU has not decided upon a set GPA for upcoming semesters. "This data is strictly for this fall," Hernandez said. "SDSU will be fluctuating for the nex t 3-5 years on where their cut-off will be. "But they were ab le to make a comm itment to San Diego County (community college) students for the fall," he said. A high number of the 14,000 students who were denied admission to SDSU were graduating
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His strongest contribution was his ability to sit down at a meeting (and) ...get eve1yone to agree." Ber gman 's contri butions to the community included serving as president of the Escondido Historical Society, president and trustee of the Library Board and president of the Escondido Republican Club. He was also a patron of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Legally Photo courtesy the Palomar College Public Information Office blind for the last five Virgil Bergman, former professor emeritus years, Bergman formed the Blind ing for Palomar. Bakers sharing his culinary fare regBergman i& survived by his wife, ularly with others . Natalie Bergman ; son, Bill; brothers, Bergman was born Nov. 23, 1912, Denzil and Roger; and granddau ghin Augusta, Kan., and graduated from ters, Valerie Bergman Cooper and Northwestern University in 1934. He Jennifer Bergman. earned a master's degree in drama A memorial celebration was held, from Stanford University in 1942 and Feb . 22 at the Brubeck Theater. performed additional graduate work Donations were used to establish at UCLA and San Diego at UC Santa the Virgil Bergman Scholarship Fund Barbara . He was the director of the for Speech Care through Palomar University Theater at the University College Foundation. of Southern Ca lifornia before work-
added. The fact that SDSU is so overpopulated does not hinder the school's appeal to many applying students, as the univer sity encoun tered a 27 percent incr ease (about 6,000 more than in 1998 ) of applications to the school, whose current enrol lment is a projected 30,300 students. Until the Spring semester of 1999, SDSU essen tially accepted all applicants who met CSU eligi bility standards with a 2.0 GPA. But after years of huge crowds, SDSU decided to implement a CSU - sanctioned "enrollment management" syste m that enabled the school to raise it's requirement
level. There had been some speculation that the new cut-off could have been as high as 3.0 GPA, but tha t number never came to fruition, but still could in the futur e if SDSU is continued to be bombarded with applicants. SDSU was not the only CSU to receive an incr ease in hope ful inco ming students, how ever, as San Marcos also received a 16 percent growth in applications, while they have 5,249 stude nts currently enro lled. additional repor1i11gby Jessica long I The Telescope
ASG denies student's request to attend national conference Rumiko Takeya Stuff Wriler
The Associated Student Government voted to not send a student on their annual trip to Washington, D.C. later this month . The trip is to the American Student Association of Community Colleges' annual lobbying conference. The two-w eek-long debate originated in a letter from Luz FelixMarques , who has been serving on the ASG Pro gramm ing and Publicity Committee since last fall. Marques asked the ASG if she could participate in the
Washington conference as a student representative, even though she has not been elected. At the Feb. 3 ASG meeting she asked them to cons ider her dedication to the ASG. The debate was closed with majority oppositions. ASG president Xavier E. Corona said that the ASG's decision was based on rules under the consti tution. He also said she followed proper procedure that they had at that time in the const itution as a student who is not on the board . James Bowen, ASG adviser, believes that the board considered the lack of publicity that anyone can apply to attend the conference. He added that many students do not know. the eligibility rules for attend -
ing conferences. He also said the board's decision was not based on Luz Felix -Marques, but its process . "It has to be a fair selection. Not enough students know about it," Bowen said. "I, myse lf, believe it should be people who serve the students. We need to have some limit," Bowen added. He also mentioned that the ASG would attend the conference as a representative of Palomar College. Senator Nishida Keiko feels the ASG's decision has to be objective and also express students' voices. "We need to consider where the money comes from. Money comes
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TidalWaveII: Increase incollege enrollment predicted
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Officials predict California will face a surge in college enrollment in the next decade due to population growth in the 1980s and increases in high school graduation rate in proportion to the number of students completing college prep courses. " Tidal Wave 11"may be the largest ~growth since the baby boomers. See story on page 8.
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IN BRIEF Applications for ASG election available The spring Associated Student Government election is more than a month away, but students considering running for the positions should start to work for the election soon. Application forms to be a candidate in the spring ASG election will be available from March 16. The positions of president, executive vice president, vice president of state affairs, vice president of social events, vice president/InterClub Council chairperson, treasurer and seven senatorial positions are open for this election. To be qualified for any of these positions, a student have to keep a GPA higher than 2.0 and also the total of seven units of credits for this semester. In addition to that, candidates for president are expected to learn about the college district because, when elected, he or she has to serve as a student trustee in the Governing Board. The election is held April 21 and 22. The deadline to apply for the candidacy is noon, April 14. More information regarding the candidacy for the ASG election can be found in an Election Application Form Packet available at SU-21.
-Shigehiro Kondo Campus Beat Editor
Free resume workshop
writing
Has your dad been screaming at you lately to get a job? Having a trouble writing a good resume? The problem is easily solved with a course currently offered free of charge by Palomar's cm~nselin&dep,rtment. 1!,~ect . f~ses on writing and improving reslijlltes.·alie ~kshop lasts ne..l,.ourand meets on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to J :30 p.m. in the counseling center conference room in the Student Services Center (SSC). To register, call (760) 744-1150, ext. 2194.
-Micha Bearce Staff Writer
Illustration exhibition at Boehm Gallery The Boehm Gallery is showcasing an exhibition of the works of contemporary commercial artists in "The Fine Art of Illustration." More · than 80 original illustrations will be shown. These represent the works of the best commercial illustrators in the United States. Many of the illustrations originally appeared in books, magazines and short stories to draw attention to certain passages of the text. Unpublished works will also be included. The theme of the exhibition, the fine art of illustration, stresses the point that many original drawings and paintings are now considered a unique contribution to fine art.
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Several of the artists, including Gary Kelley, Brad Holland, Mark English, the Dillons and Marshall Arisman have received the highest awards from many major arts organizations. There is a reception for San Diego area illustrators on Friday, March 12 from 7 p.m . to 9 p.m .. It is open to the public. "The Fine Art of Illustration" exhibition will be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p .m ., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from March l2 until April 6. The exhibition is open to the public at no charge.
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Wondering what to do during spring break? If you're a biology, zoology or botany student, how about spending the whole break learning the diverse natural habitat of wild animals and plants in Baja's Sea of Cortez? Palomar's Study Abroad Services are offering a program to explore the nature of the Sea of Cortez during spring break. Participants in the program can earn two transferable units of credits in biology, zoology or botany. The trip is March 26 to April 3. Activities will include studying the region's unique flora, fauna and marine life, skin diving (optional), whale watching, hiking, circumnavigating islands and photography. For more information contact Jim Gilardi at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2823 or 2822.
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Uoiversity transfer delegates visit Palomar Several university representatives will be visiting Palomar to provide transfer information during March. The schedule is as follows: San Diego State University, March 10 from 9:30 a.m to 1 p.m. at SU- I and SU- 3; Springfield College, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union; University of California, San Diego, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at SU-1 and SU- 3; California State University, San Marcos, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at SU-I and SU-3; University of California, Riverside, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at SU-1 and SU-3; Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union. / Contact the transfer center at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2552 in order to arrange an appointment with the university representatives. No appointment is necessary when a visitation is held in the Student Union.
-Shigehiro Kondo Campus Beat Editor
CAMPUS CALENDER AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB-The next meeting for ASL Club will be held March 10 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p:m. in Room SU-15.
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AUDITION FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION-Auditions will be held for actors and narrators for four different video productions. Those interested should come to Room Q-1, next to the Snack Shack, on Friday, March 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
GAY AND LESBIAN ASSOCIATION
PATROL BLOTTER HIT AND RUN-Feb. 25 between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m .. unknown suspect(s) drove into a parked vehicle causing minor damage to the right rear panel and left without notifying the owner. ASSAULT-Feb. 22 at approximately 6 p.m., two students had an argument in front of Room B-1. One student blocked the other student from entering her classroom, then took her books and departed the scene. PETTY THEFT-Feb. 12 at approximately 9 a.m., a locker in the men's locker room of the M Building was broken into and personal property was stolen.
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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.
PAN AFRIKAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (PASM)Meetings for PASM are Fridays at 1 p.m. in Room SU-16.
-Interested in submitting club or campus information? Contact Shigehiro Kondo at (760) 744-JJ 50 ext. 2450 or stop by The Telescope office in Room TCB-1.
F.Y.INFO DROPPING A CLASS-Until
March 12, a student may drop a class with a grade of "W."
GRADES FOR FALL '98, SUMMER '98 AND SPRING '98-Grades are not automatically mailed. Students may submit self-addressed, stamped envelopes in drop box in the admissions lobby (note Social Security Number and semester under the envelope flap). Students may also access their grades by calling the PAR number, (760) 4712421. Grades are also available on the Internet by accessing the Palomar home page. Look for SONGS (Student Online Grades and Schedules).
SUMMER/FALL 1999 REGISTRATIONIntent to Register (pink) cards will be mailed March 11. Return to the admissions beginning March 15. Summer PAR appointments and class schedules will be mailed late April. Fall PAR appointments and class schedules will be mailed early July. SUMMER 1999 GRADUATION-For AA's and CA's, the deadline to apply is July I.
Speak Out! Which university do you plan to transfer in the future? Why do you choose that school over others?
Nick Pitruzzello Biochemistry UCSD "My goal is to be a cranial facial plastic surgeon, and UCSD is the best as far as medical schools go."
Stephany Rubin Information Decision Service SDSU "They have a really good business program."
Sam Hamideh Business CSUSM "From what I've heard, it has a different style of teaching business."
Tanesha Hampton Psychology
John Doan Film
Jeni Shur Liberal Arts
UCSD "I'm sure that they provide a stronger education program than other universities."
UCLA "It is one of the best schools for my major. If you graduate from UCLA, it looks really good ."
CSUSM "I don't know, but I've heard good things about it. Everybody I talked to who's gone there said they liked it.''
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New senators take on Private schools try to cut sting for students own issues at ASG
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students through this survey. Rumiko Takeya Gamble believes that she can manSia.ffWriter age to bring herself up in any situation. " I don't like failure," she said. The Associated Student On the other hand, she also said that Government appointed seven new she is sometimes influenced by senators including Keiko Nishida, other's opinions and loses objectivity. Waheeda Tahmas, Rose Gamble, K.J. K.J. Tosaya is also one of the Tosaya, Erica Olvera, Juan Fuentes newly elected senators. Tosaya has and Sabrina Ready. been a student at Palomar for one Waheeda Tahmas has been a stu- year majoring in psychology. dent at Palomar for three years Besides acting as an ASG senator, majoring in business law and she is · Tosaya is also a member of Phi Theta also an exchange student. Kappa, an international community Even though she had been in a college honor society, Alpha Gamma close contact with the ASG members, Sigma, a state honor society and the this is her first time being involved in Asian Pacific Islander Club. Tosaya the ASG. Besides being an ASG sen- is also vice president of the Palomar ator, she is also a member of the College Comet Club. He is enthusiastic about letting stuMuslim Student Association and the Palomar College Comet Club. dents know that the ASG exists in order to help ·students. "I want stu"In order to understand students, I have to be in there. I have to put in dents to get more involved in the students' shoes," Tahmas said. "I government," Tosaya said. He also make a difference because I know added that he wanted students to what students are going through," she know that they have a voice to added. Tahmas also said that being a express their opinion not only camsenator is a good opportunity to learn pus leaves but also on state and fedhow to express her point of view and eral levels. He wants to make stuopinions. She hopes she can learn dents aware of why the ASG goes to how to take responsibility for herself the Washington conference and what through her ASG work. they would lobby for. Tahmas believes she has good Tosaya also wants to change the communication skills and gets along requirements to serve on ASG. with people. She said that she want- Members have to take at least seven ed to make the most out of her skills units and maintain a 2.0 grade point and communicate with students. average. However, Tosaya said that This is Rose Gamble's second year the ASG needed to raise their stanat Palomar majoring in accounting, dard to at least a 2.5 GPA. "Students' had started by being elected as an representative's should be a model ASG senator. Being involved in the for students," he added. ASG has been on her mind since she Erica Olvera returns to the ASG as was a high school student. "I want to a senator after one semester off. hear the voice of students and I want Olvera had been a member of the to get something through this experi- ASG since '95 and she was a presience," Gamble said. She also dent of the ASG until last year. believes that experiences as a senator Olvera said that she wanted to will benefit her future. accomplish what she couldn't do Gamble is working on a survey to while she was president. She said know students needs. She also said that she wants to start building the that she wanted to communicate with new student center.
Sowder, Wingate University's senior vice president for business affairs. The inflation rate for 1998 was a low 1.6 percent, so increases at most schools will still outpace Pam Kelley inflation. College Press But college officials say that's to be expected, because the cost CHARLOTTE, N.C. of goods and services that colFeeling consumer pressure to leges use - such as laboratory and hold down costs, both Duke computer equipment and faculty University and Davidson salaries - rises faster than the College have announced prices Consumer Price Index. for next fall that represent the . Many schools pump some revsmallest percentage increases enue from tuition increases right since the Vietnam War. back into financial aid. Duke's total price tag is risAt Belmont Abbey College, for ing 3.2 percent, to $31,839 for example, the financial aid budget new first-year students. Tuition will rise 5 percent, the same as will go up 3.5 percent, the lowtuition. est percentage increase since "We' re hoping that will offset 1966. difficulties for any student for Davidson's total cost is riswhom that would be a problem," ing to $28,568, a 3.8 percent Belmont Abbey spokesperson increase that's the smallest in Beth Bargar says. 26 years . Still, in recent years, many priAfter an era of double-digit vate colleges have found that stuprice increases in the '80s and dents shop around for the best early '90s, U.S. colleges in deal they can find . recent years have faced growSo to stay competitive, some ing resistance to higher prices colleges have opted to freeze from students and parents . So prices. That's what Chowan they've worked to hold down College , in Murfreesboro in tuition, sometimes even cutting northeastern North Carolina, is budgets to do so. doing this year. For next fall, a survey of LO And this past fall, Queens private Carolinas colleges College even cut its tuition by found most increases ranging 27 .5 percent - a move aimed at from 3 percent to 5 percent. At attracting more students and Wake Forest University, keeping the school affordable for trustees have given preliminary middle -class families . approval to a tuition increase That cut didn't affect enrollof no more than 4. 7 percent, ment this year, probably because but haven't set other fees. recruiting for this year's class was At Wingate University, for well under way when the plan was instance, prices will rise 3.9 announced, says Queens percent. "We try to keep our College's Jerry Stockdale, associincreases as close to the inflaate vice president for communication rate as we can," says Ray tions.
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But the school may see an enrollment increase in August. Deposits from students admitted for next fall are running 28 percent ahead of deposits this time last year, he says . After this year 's price slashing, Queens' prices are going up 3 percent next fall. One exception to the prevailing trend of low price increases is Barber-Scotia College in Concord, which is raising prices by $ 1,60 I, or 16.4 percent , bring-
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Sean O'Connor Staff Writer
: SDSU is not the qnly ticket in town
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o.s·t students who attend Palomar , have their plan set in stone. Many plan to spend two yearshere (which almost cerumi .into three) and then transfer to San Diego
State University. xBut with SDSU raising the Bat\for admission that toad won't be as easy to follow as in previous semesters. SDSU
i§,,pow asking transferstudents to score at least a 2.3 GPA and complete all CSU regui.rementclasses. ,{>bviously this isn't the toughest criteria in the world to live up too, but this will still make life more stressful ft>t-some students. 0ne of the greatest things
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Palomar offers is a :.chance to put. student$ in a positionto go· to any college, anywhere.·Palomar students $bOuldrealize that they have · WMYoptions other than just
s~su. California State University, SanMarcosis in the process ,,.oP*' becoming a very respectable school. The facilities are new and students are
ab'le to get much more frot;n their instructors because class sizes are smaller.
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Palomar students could be missing a great experience in their own backyard. • The University of San Diego may be a bit pricey, but students will have a hard time finding ij more pleas~t and fulfilling college experience anywhere else. And of course there is the University of California, San Diego which is one of the most respected school's in the cQuntry. Admission into this program is tougher than a root canal, but is definitely worth the extra hours in the library. Many students wou]d be hard pressed to do better than Point Loma Nazare11e University. This college has many strong areas that Palomar students could sink their teeth into. Soll}e, ~tudents l}~ed to open their horizons ,end consider all of 'their options. People may say that because of financial reasons some of these schools are impossible, but aid is definitely available. For those preparing to transfer, make sure you take a look at all options. You might be surprised at how many you have.
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art-time or adjunct faculty are now a common part of the scene at community colleges. Colleges - four-year as well as twoyear colleges have always had adjunct faculty, but now, it seems, there is more adjunct faculty than ever before. Why part-time instructors? One of the reasons, of course, is economic. Part-time teachers can teach five three semester-hour courses at a fifth or less - of the cost of a full-time faculty member who would carry the same load. Another - and very good reason - is that the college can take advantage of the practical, hands-on experience of someone who is working full-time at a professional position. Students appreciate the depth of experience and the judgment the adjunct faculty member can bring to the classroom. There are drawbacks, however. It may be hard to see the adjunct faculty outside of the class. Full-time faculty members are on campus because they have designated office hours, committee work and other commitments. They are more visible and available to the students. Many times adjunct faculty feel marginalized because they may be teaching in the evening at some remote outpost and miss out on the give and take of faculty collegiality. Students need advisement and academic counseling. ln all probability, they will gel this advisement from full-time ·faculty members who are much more acquainted with departmental and college-wide requirements. But they will also ask the adjunct faculty because they are in the classroom. Adjunct faculty are not allowed to
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Adjunct faculty get paid on a semeste hour basis. They do not have tenure nc do they even have a guarantee they wi have a job in the following semeste They get paid neither for prep time n< for counseling time. Most of them d not have office space. Of course, many adjunct faculty a1 quite happy with their position. The: generally have full -time profession positions in the community and tht enjoy the give and take of the clas room. Teaching a course helps the grow professionally and the studen receive the benefit of their expcrien and expertise. The problems of all too many adjun faculty, however, persist. There is doubt that these problems have be around for a long time, but that is excuse for not addressing them. Th, problems deserve more than a har shake and a. thank you.
teach over nine semester hours at Palomar. In the San Diego district most are not allowed to teach more than six semester hours. Some adjunct or part -time faculty try to "make a Ii ving" by teaching outside the district in San Diego, at CSUSM or SDSU, but even when this happens and they carry 15 or more hours, they still don't make' enough money to live. The adjustments at each institution with different demands and regulations and the wear and tear on adjunct faculty because of the distances they cover is obvious. Some adjunct faculty are also "waiting for a job" and hope that with the next round of hiring they will be selected. It may be a long wait. Some wait for one , two or three years. Some have been waiting for ten years or more. Some just give up.
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Two Brooklyn teen-agers recently were playing with a gun they had bought on the black market when one shot the other in the head. The wounded teen lived and sued the gun industry. A New York jury found several gun makers responsible for the accidental shooting. The decision , although controversial, opens the door to similar lawsuits in other cities such as Chicago, New Orleans and Miami . It's not really important to understand why the decision was controversial or to evaluate its value as precedent for future suits. It is important to ask why the jury blamed manufacturers for the actions of an individual. I'll make my point by telling a story. A boy started playing with toy guns(as many boys do), and his parents started to teach him the difference between toy guns and real guns . They told him that although it was OK to point and shoot play guns at the other kids, one must never do that with real guns. Toy guns don't hurt people, they said, but real guns do. Real guns, like those in Dad's gun cabinet , were very dangerous and were not for kids. When he got older, his dad (a former Army drill sergeant) carefully introduced him to real guns . The boy started out shooting a BB rifle. He was taught that you always keep the gun pointed at the ground and that you never, ever point it at people. He was taught to be very careful where he shot the gun and to study the background to see whether there was anything there that should be avoided. He was taught to keep the gun unloaded whenever possible and always to use the safety. He was taught that the gun was not to be fired in town. In fact, it never should be out of the gun cabinet except for appropriate use or cleaning. The young man was taught never to horse around with the gun or to show it off to friends. He slowly moved up the gqn ladder, so to speak He began shooting a .22-caliber rifle and a .410-gauge shotgun . He started with bolt actions, then moved up to semiautomatic s. He learned how to shoot a handgun, again starting with a BB pistol and working his way up. The young man did a lot of hunting and a lot of target shooting in those early years. By the time he was ready to move out of his parents' home, he was fairly well-versed in the responsible use and care of firearms. Living on his own, he continued to enjoy guns. He no longer enjoyed hunting, but he still enjoyed target shootin g. He began collecting firearms . He bought handguns, rifles and shotguns . He got
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into more exotic weapons, such as TEC-9s, SKSs, AK-47s am tical shotguns . The formative years of Timothy McVeigh, perhaps? Nope story is autobiographical. I'm just a mild-mannered student trudging through his fina of classes and preparing to start a career in business. I don' t belong to a militia. I'm not even a NRA member. Ir I'm all for practical gun control such as waiting periods and ground checks. Although I probably have enough dangerous weapons to most people nervou s, that kid in Brooklyn with the stolen ha1 is much more dangerous than I' II ever be. Why ? Because m. ents did their job. They taught me to own and use guns responsibly. They taug to respect the property of others. Most importantly , they taug to respect life. One of two things happened in New York. Either the teen parents were AWOLwhen they should have been doing their _ the kid knew about the dangers of firearms and simply pt information aside. If you want to hold someone responsit what happened in Brooklyn, look to the parents or the kid, as priate. Don 't blame an inanimate object, and don't blame th pie who make them. Guns don' t kill people, people kill people . It's an old clicl it still rings true. We can't make the world completely safe, n ter how hard we try. People need to take respo nsibility for the actions, and we need to place that responsibility on them.
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Should the AA math requirement be raised? ■
College is not suppose to be as easy as 1-2-3
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Requirement is at right level for AA degree
Evan Blewett
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:No one ever said college would be e~sy. Apparently someone within the hierarchy of the Palomar administration agrees with that sentiment. :Recently, the Curriculum Committee alo ng with the Faculty Senate, voted yes to raising the math requirement for an a§sociate's degree from Math 50 to Math 60. ) It's a bold move that the student body co uld use more of. L• ;· Math 60 (also known as ~• elementary algebra) is below the math requirement necessary to graduate from high school. So why would it be good enough at a community college? College should be a more difficult and challenging environment for students. We are not doing them any 1 favors by awarding degrees to graduates who do not complete classes beyond the le~el of what they studied in high school. ·fo many cases, Math 60 (intermediate algebra) is not an adequate prerequisite fo'r students to transfer to a national, state, or four-year university. By raising the requirement, we can ensure those who have earned their degree., through hard work can keep pace with an ever-changing college and workplace. • It seems many students already feel th'at Math 60 is not terribly difficult to pclss. At the same time, many intensely dislike any math whatsoever and would rather avoid it altogether. However, there is hope for the calculator dependent. Those who experience problems will have opportunities for
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Clinton's secret diary
Jichael Koh Cp!lege Press
Dear Diary: !Nov . 15: A little bi scuit showed me the s~raps of her thon g und erwear today . I nius t hav e her. Nov. 17: Today I had sex whil e talkin g oh the phone with Rep. Sonny Callahan of°Alab ama. And the sex wasn't with my wife e ither! I should mix work with pleasure mor e often. N"ov. 20: The littl e biscuit gave me a tie today. Gos h, does thi s mea n that I have to JU)' her stuff too ? Dec . 3 1: She told me her name again Jl!Cause she thought that I had forgotten. get the feeling that she think s I do this cind of thin g all the tim e. It wa s a happy ,fow Year. 'Feb. 4 , 1996: Today I talked with her ·or 45 minutes . She has quite the mind . Feb. 28, 1997: I hav e been without her ·or 11 month s . I was quick and to the Joint. Only 15 minut es while Betty - urrie waited out side. Not bad. May 27: The Supreme Court says that I 1m not immun e to civi l lawsuits ju st Jeca use I'm president. For some inexJlicab le reason , they think I should be 1efd to the sam e lega l standard s as Joe 51x-pack . Damn Reagan, Bu sh and their : onservativ e original intent appointees! V."hatam I go nn a do about Paula Jon es? July 3: Moni ca wrote me today. She said she might have to exp lain to her par -
ents why she isn 't get ting a job in the Whit e House ... There's an exec utiv e order prohibiting the assassination of for eign lead ers. Is ther e one for presidential blackmailers ? D ec. 19: I told Vernon Jordan that I have never had a sex ual relati onship with Monica. I think my nose grew . I wond er if Vernon notic ed. Jan. 5, 1998 : Moni ca called. She' s wor ried. They might ask why she was trans ferred from the Whit e Hou se. I tell her that mayb e somebody else helped her find it. I te ll her not to send me mu shy notes anymore. Peop le might think I like her. Jan . 17: I was deposed in the Jon es case. I told the lawyer s that I never had sexual relation s with Monica and used the Ronald Reagan defense when asked if I wa s eve r alone with her: l don ' t reca ll. l lied in the world of common se nse, but I think my lin guistic hair splitting will hold up in a court of law. Either way , I made sure the cameras didn ' t get a profi le shot of me before or after . Jan. 2 1: I think the proverb ial cow manur e has hit the fan. The Washin gton Post , the Los Ang eles Times and ABC News repor ted on Starr's investi gation . I keep tellin g the media that I didn ' t hav e a sex ual relationship with Monica . I'v e sa id it so many tim es, I'm beg innin g to believe it' s true. Aug. 17: I took an oath to tell the truth , the whole truth and nothin g but the truth
in front of a g rand jury. Like, it was all so seriou s . Philo sophers have be e n dis cussin g the nature of truth for eternity . Why should I have to be the one to nail it down? Dec. 20: A funny thing happened on the way to impeachment: My poll numbers are up 1 Alan Gre enspan, I lov e you! Minorities love me. I don ' t really unde rstand why. Don ' t they realize that I'd sell them out in a minut e if I thought it politically exp edient to do so? I g uess it's because the only people curs ed with thi s abs tract ideal of rule of law are o ld whit e men . Stran ge ly enou gh, women also hav e ralli ed to my de fense. You 'd think they'd be upset that I lied about sex in a sex ual hara ssment suit. Hill ary's numbers arc so good she may run for senator in a state to which she has almo st no ties. Th e moral of her story seems to be if you are a woman , be po liti ca lly inactive a nd have a rog ue for a hu sba nd . Then Ameri can s will like you. Feb. 12, 1999: Well, it's all over. I did n ' t even hav e - real - sex with her! I'm happ y about one thin g. A lot of journal ists tom orrow will have not hin g to write about. Hell , it mi ght even affe ct unemplo yment numb e rs. That' s a sacrifice the Amer ica n peopl e are wi lling to mak e .
Math, everyone's favorite subject no doubt. And of course every person in the United States needs extensive math skills to survive these days. Get real. It's helpful if you want to go into fields that deal with mathematics, but in reality many professions don't require any math skills. Palomar wants to up the math require ment from Math 50 (elementary algebra) to Math 60 (intermediate algebra) which is a good idea if your future has something to do with mathematics. But if your major is in the field of let's say foreign language, math has no real place in your schedule. Except for those who would like to get out of this school with a degree. In last week's issue of The Telescope Monika Barnnick , a Palomar math instructor, was quoted as saying that she sees many students in her classes with high school diploma 's, she says, that don't mean anything because they are still taking high school math level classes. Well that's because I know at my high school all you had to do to graduate was take 2 1/2 years of math . So a lot of us haven't taken math since the first semester of junior year. Let me tell you a little secret, if someone doesn't like a subject and in the past they have performed poorly in that area, they are less likely to go out and jump into it with a different teacher every semester . If you lack confidence about something , it's going to be one of the last things on your priority list of things to do. Even in school. Brannick also said "When you get it, it builds confidence. " Well that's great for the ones who get it, but what about the ones who don't get it? Does it build their confidence to take the class again? I don't think so, it takes the little bit of confidence away from them. And they are left with nothing but an F and a class that if the want to get out of Palomar they have to take again. And hope not to fail. Math is something that some people are good at and the rest of us have struggled with it for so long that we don ' t even care . Last week 's Telescope editorial stated that Palomar wa s going to make up a new class in between the two classes to help students pass -- well isn' t that great? Another math class! I can see all of us non-mathematical students running to sign up for an extra two classes which will take at least another year to pass. And that's only if you pass both of them, if you fail you'll be here longer. If you need math in your future , good for you, take a lot of it. You could even take my math for me, but don ' t assume that everyone here needs the same thing once we get out there into the real world . Because not all of us are the same, and we don't all need to know the same things in our future.
Don't tell Ille \Vhen / to slllile
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e had a poised appeal about him. I knew instantly that he was a man of hi~h ~onfidence but what I didn't know was that I was on the verge of being entlJ{alled into his world of dominance-ind power. "Smile'; honey," the stranger said as his left eye twitched with a beaming sparkle as if to say beckon my call, little lady and observe my greatness. I responded with a quick grin unbeknownst to my true personality and preference. As I passed the stranger I laid my head in shame for I had fallen for that act before and once again followed the script. Okay, okay, so I may have gotten a bit melodramatic for a second but I broke out my thesaurus to illustrate a point. The scene I painted happens frequently to many women. We can be walking down the street, minding our own business, when a complete stranger tells us to smile. I don't know why many of my female peers and I are told to smile by people we don't know and will probably never see again. I do know, however, that I am not the only one annoyed by this situation. When The Telescope staff was having a story idea meeting, I told my fellow staff writers about this week's column subject. Three of the women on staff instantly agreed with me, saying practi cally in unison , "We know what you mean. We hate that." For example, a few weeks ago , some man I didn 't know leaned in my direction as he walked past me. He said "Smile, you're having a good day!" The fact of matter was I was not having a good day. I had just gotten off a long day at work in customer service. I was walking around on a strained ankle and was drenched from head to toe from rainfall. My head ached and I really just wanted to finish running my errands and go home . But, as usual, I faked a smile and made this stranger happy. My fake grin was to ensure he would continue to walk past. Now, I do realize that those who tell strangers to smile are probably j ust trying to be friendly, but my advice for those who cannot resist the urge to save the fair maiden is this. Smile yourself or nod. Let us decide whether or not we wish to reciprocate your well wishes. If you really are trying to brighten a lady 's day, let her smile on her own command.
There's m.ore to Latin Am.erica than just Mexico
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y the looks of me, you would ne ver guess I was South American. Why ? Well , becaus e I have light skin, my eyes are hazel, my hair is light brown, and I don't have an acce nt- but I am 100 percent Argentinean . Society has b een train ed to think if you are dark skinned or hav e a specific feature or look you, are automatically recognized to be Latin. What both ers me more is that when people find out that I speak Spanish, they pr esume to tell me that I don ' t look Mex ican ! Why do I have to look Mex ica n? There are other p eople in this world who sp eak Spanish and they hav e nothin g to do with Mex ico. I was so exc ited when MTV 's "Roa d Rul es " was go ing to Latin America thi s
season . My friends and I got toget her to watch the premier. We thought it would be great to see all the beautiful places in Latin Am erica, however, we wer e disappoint ed to see that the show only took pla ce in Mexico. Last time I checked, Latin Am erica also includ e Ar ge ntina , Columbia, Peru, Chile, Guat emala, Brazil , Panama , Nicara gua, Venez uela , Uruguay, Paraguay , Bolivia , Ec uador and Honduras. I wonder if this was ju st a ploy to get people to watch the show or if the person in charge of publicity didn ' t know better. I wa sn ' t expec ting "Road Ru les" to trav el to all these destina tion s, nevertheless I was expec ting to see other places. I admit I still watc h the show becau se they travel throu gh many exo tic places in Mexico and it 's definit ely intriguing and beautiful. If I were going to stage the show in Ger many, and only in Germany, I wouldn ' t say that the show tak es place in Europe . Ju st beca u se it's part of Europe or it' s close to it on the map doesn't mea n it represents all Europe . People should recognize that there are other Spanish spea kin g countries in the world and many of us don 't fit the "look " that Latin peop le are ass umed to look like.
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WHAT: Auditions for "Angel City," a play by Sam Shepard Directed by Michael
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WHEN: March 9 at 7 p.m. Callbacks are on March 10 at 7 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT 'Eight Millimeter' not worth watching despite the hype MOVIE
REVIEW
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WHERE: The Howard Brubeck Theatre at 1150 W. Mission Rd., near the
main entrance
BACKGROUND: The language of ''Angel
City,; is jazz and the subject is disaster. The story is set in a Hollywood movie stu' dio that pu~ps out dis" aster flicks like L.A. pumps out smog.
Reality imitates fiction
as the stqdip battles a double disaster of its own making. First, the studio's current flick is so many millions of dollars over budget that they need a miracle to save it. Second, although .the studio has sealed itself off from the infectious smog outside, the two top executives have caught a skin alsease that is literally eating them alive. The film disaster and the real one are mysterious,, 1y linked. The only way to save themselves is to save the film and their
only hope lies with
an outsider. ADDITIONAL INFO: The play needs six actors of arty age, race or gender to audition. Scripts are availab1e at
the box office and a ,deposit is riquired. The ' method of audition is a performance of a two minute monologue and discussioJ:l·@fthe play . .! If possible, the play should be read before auditioning.
The cast includes two f musicians. The character Sax communicates only by playing the sax.P,phone and has no spoken lines. The character Timpani plays percussion and has a speaking role. Rehearsals begin on Mondays after casting at 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Performances will begin April 23, 24., 29, 30 and,. May 1 at 8 p.m. and on May 2 at 2 p.m. For more information about the auditions call (760) 744~1150, Ext. 2453. :~
( Out of five stars)
Starrirtg: Nicolas Cage Joaquin Phoenix
MyraCfU'ter Evan Blewett Staff Writer
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nuff movies, the supposed theme of "Eight Millimeter" (8MM), arc a rumored urban myth about violent pornography in which someone is actually killed on camera. If one were to judge by the excitement and buildup Columbia Pictures lavishly threw upon the general public, it seems the sleazy underworld of neon-coated graffiti and voyeuristic exhibitionism possesses much potential for a tense, riveting look at illegal pornography. Indeed Nicolas Cage tries hard to pretend that's the case. Unfortunately, during the course of watching 8MM, it seemed less like a movie about snuff films and more like a mediocre murder mystery. As the movie opens, small-time New England private detective Tom Welles (Cage) is offered a golden opportunity when he receives a call from the wealthy Christian family. The head of the household, a powerful industrial tycoon has died, and his
well-to-do widow Mrs. Christian (Myra Carter) has discovered something uniquely disturbing amongst her husband's private belongings: a short eight-millimeter reel that depicts the brutal abuse and murder of a teenage girl (Arny Morton). Praying it to be a forgery, Mrs. Christian hires Welles to determine exactly what the origins are of this mystery footage. Welles views the reel with intense disgust but, as if passing the scene of an accident on the freeway, can't look away. The same feeling overtakes the audience watching this movie. Even though the title of the movie references the particular film stock of the movie of choice, it has relatively little else to do with the movie. They may as well just filmed it on VHS tape. Developing a deep obsession with the young girl, Welles travels to Los Angeles. There he meets, and is aided by, a streetwise adult bookstore clerk named Max California (Joaquin Phoenix), the movie's brightest asset. Max radiates intelligence and livens the surroundings up a bit, which makes it seem that much more pointless when his fate is revealed. Together they descend into what the movie assumes to be some of society's most lurid comers of trashy underworld porno dealers and dangerously twisted tawdry leather freaks. The most staid moments come from his misguided investigations , and somehow reveal that even the unwashed, gun-toting gangsters of these dark holes have enough of a heart of gold not to involve themselves with snuff movies. As the story unfolds, the fact that the young girl's demise was filmed seems less and less like an integral part of the movie's point. Welles transforms from a caring family man to a creature bent on revenge, and gives up any hope of getting the audience to root for him. For what it's worth, Cage and Phoenix make an agreeable team despite an underlying absurdness to
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Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage) is a private investigator and family man living a simple life in Pennsylvania until a reel of crudely shot eight millimeter film sends him down a path into society's darkest corners in the Columbia Pictures presentation, "SMM."
the relationship they develop. But the plot fails to expand beyond the taboo subject matter of snuff movies, and instead boils down Losimply solving the young girl's murder. "8MM" lacks conviction for its actions and seriousness for it's hero's inner turmoil. The movie also has a sooty film noir style that dulls the senses. The dark-
ness is so prevalent in some scenes it makes one wonder if the lighting crew took the night off. Unlike screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker's powerfully engaging "Seven," "8MM" is deficit of cleverness needed to support the motivations of the plot, which subdues the strength behind potentially genuine thrills. The villains appear to do just as they do for
no purpose other tJ1anto get away witJ1 it. They're evil for evil's sake. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the man responsib le for killing the Batman franchise, "8MM" runs aground in mired, unappealed matericu which tries to tantalize the audience before ascetically denouncing it. If the filmmakers are attempting to make a point, they failed.
Supertones refine style with 'Chase the Sun! Tom Chambers Editor-in-Chief
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tereotypically Christian music is viewed as lame, cheesy and hokey, but the relea se of the Supertones latest album, "Chase the Sun," tears down that stereotype. The Orange County ska band had major success with their first two CD's and this one is by far the best. Many Christian bands change their style with each CD they produce. The Supertones haven't followed that precedent, and instead have refined their style. Their first recording , self-titled, sounded like it may have been recorded in a garage. But "Chase the Sun 's" sound quality is great. The horns are crisp, the guitar is clean, and the vocals are clear . The Supertones are Matt Morginsky (vocals), Jason Carson (drums ), Daniel Spencer (trombone) , Darren Mettler (trumpet), Tony Terusa (bass) and Brian Johnson (guitar). They live in Orange County and often play locally . Originally they were on the Tooth and Nail label, but with their second CD release they moved to BEC Recordings , a spin-off of Tooth and Nail. Lyrically, the Supertone s both challenge the listener , and capture some of one's innermost thoughts about God. The first track, One Voice, challenge s the church to unify and put aside infighting. The chorus reads : And can we sing with one voice, if we all love the same God? Can we agree to disagree? And so we cry with one voice to the only God in all the universe - who holds us in His hands. The third track, In Between, focuses on the struggle between following Christ and following the world. This song is very catchy, and I've found myself humming it in class.
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The Supertones, from left: Daniel Spencer, Darren Metter , Jason Carson, Matt Morginsky, Brian Johnson and Tony Terusa.
This song is honest in its look at Christianity, and while it is positive, you feel the inner struggle when list ening to it. Here are some lyrics: I stand be tween the saint and sinner, chasing after holin ess, close enough to grasp, but still it's ju st beyond my reach. Who I am is in between, what I wanna be and what I am. Away From You, the fourth song on the CD, features a duet with Crystal Lewis. I was surprised at how well lead singer Matt Morginsky and Lewis sound togeth er, at first I cou ldn't believe it was Lewis beca use of how well it sounds. The only song I don't like is Grounded. It's not as catchy or as positive as the rest of the CD , but lyrically it is still strong . Grounded is about Juke-warm Christians not
really understanding what they believe. A couple of lines read: All of these Christians aba ndoned their stations, a whole world aro und us, that we've ceased to reach . And in the chorus they ask: How will you stand if you don't understand? My favorite song on the CD is Sure Shot. It's abou t what the autho r wants in life. Morginsky sings: I wanna do the right thing, I wanna be the sure shot, I wanna have my mind straight, I wanna have my point got, I wanna be a good man, I wanna have my act down, I wanna be the future, and I wanna be right now. This song has become my theme, because I feel the same way. I really like the chorus: Sometimes I feel like I could change the world , but I don 't know where to start, I dig and come up empty, clutchi ng an empty
heart. The Super tones also return with so&ie aco ustic music in Old Friend and Refu11e The aco ustics are great, especially in Qll Fri end. I even pulled out my guitar and trfo< to play along. The harmony on this song: i: • I awesome as well. It 1s sung by Tony Terufa the bassist, and Darren Mettler, the trutn peter. 1 One song that throws the listener off i Chas e the Sun. It starts out like a rap sonf which made me auto maticall y skip it on m first listen through . But after listening to th whole song you see that the rap is just in th beginning of the song, then the ska kicks i1 Once that happens , this song gets good . Anot her strong song is Fade Away. l;h guitar rips on this song, and it star ts with ti· classic Supertone intro - hardcore gu itar~ then horns. The lyrics are just as stron, Morginsk y sings in the chorus: I've nev, been less perfec t than today, is my heart or my mind what's in the way? I'm listenir with nothing left to say, Savior make th dimness fade away . Music is a reflection of one's emotior and the Supertones capture our emotio about God in their music. If you have nev experienced or expressed emotions abc God, I wo uld suggest listening to L Supertones. A lot of Christian music is sl happ y mush that doesn't have any po apart from bein g happy. The Superio r catch the rea lity that Christians aren't eternal bliss. This CD is great . At the end of each so I find myself wishing there was more. Th< songs are catchy, positive and honest. If) like the Supertones - you· 11 love it. If ) like ska - yo u' JI love it. If you've never tened to Christian music in the pa st - thi: the perfect alb um to start with. If you h: and yo u thoug ht it was dumb - let this alb change your mind .
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TELE SCOPE ■ MONDAY,
MARCH
8, 1999
ARTS
Crystal gets on track with 'Analyze This'
Robert DeNiro, the mob boss and Billy Crystal, who plays DeNiro's This." The film was released in theatres this past weekend.
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They hit so often at points that the audience at a rec ent screening missed jokes ; they were too busy laughing at the previou s line . What 's amazing is that it's the unlikely combination of Billy Crystal and Robert De Niro-with Crystal as a shrink treating troubled mobster De Niro ~enerating the chuckles. Who'd a thunk it? Consider that Crystal teamed in 1997 with pal Robin William s for "Father's Day." Despite the talent involved , that thunderous dud boasted a laugh an hour. And here 's "Analyze This ." with Crystal and De Niro, arguably our finest dramat ic actor, yukking it up and sharing
the. magical chemistry Crystal and Williams should have shared. "You just don't know ," says Crystal, the pride of Long Beach, New York, during a conversation at a Manhattan ho.tel. "The 'Father's Day ' script was never ready to shoot. It was a rush job and we never got it right. Just look at 'Father's Day' and 'A nalyze This.' ' Analyze This' is so much easier to describe . ' Mafia guy, nervous breakdown, sees a shrink.' You go, ' Who's in it?' De Niro. You go, ' I've got to see that.' "Try to explain 'Father's Day ' in one sentence. We never could. ' She tells him he's the father, but he's-not. She tells him at the same time . And then, who's the real father? I don ' t know. ' That's hard to market. There are some very good moments in ' Father's Day ' and I'll find something else to do with Robin. Our chemistry on stage is sensational. The script just wasn ' t right.
said, ' Bob, why made the whole story work. In 10 don't we read it.' days we rewrote 55 pages and then So, I got a terrific started shooting." And now the big question: How group togethe r and he flew out to did Crystal and De Niro get along? L.A. and did it. "He's very open and honest," Crystal replies. "You can kid Bob. I . People were dying. spoke to people who'd worked with him. I spoke to Dustin (Hoffman), to "Our chemistry felt good, even Penny Marshall. I've never seen when the story anybody on the phone more than wasn't working. Robert De Niro. It's unbelievable Things changed as how many people he knows. I'd try we go closer to to make him laugh. He does a lot of doing the film , but movies, so when he'd say, 'I'll be back in a one minute,' I'd say, 'Oh, we could tell it felt nice and you going to do another movie?' would be an He ' d say, 'Yeah, I'm going to sneak unusual pairing . one in and then I'll be back.' That He said, ' OK , let 's got to be a running gag. We giggled go to work .' We a lot. We laughed through a lot of talked about good takes ." directing it togethOpening March 5, "Analyze This" er. Then, we hit an should slay them at the box office, impasse. We unlike Crystal's more recent efforts, from "Mr. Saturday Night" to "City almost had too many good ideas. Slickers 2," "Forget Paris" to That' s when "Hamlet," and "Fathe r 's Day" to Photo <.:ourl esy or College Press (director) Harold "My Giant," all of which slept with psychiatrist, yuk it up in their new movie "Analyze Ramis came in . the fishes. He took the variDe spite the mi sfires- and a couple ' Analyze Thi s' almost always felt ous drafts, pulled of the films, notably the Crystalright." lines and unified it. We got to New directed "Mr. Saturday Night," were Nearly five years passed before York, had a reading and I didn't like well-meaning , entertaining confec"This" became a rea lity. A spec it. It wasn't working. It was IO days lions-Crys tal swears that he never script landed in the hands of producfrom shooti ng and I'm thinking, ' I panicked . er Paula Weinstein, may have to not "I don 't get desperate ," he says. "I who passed it onto do the mov ie. thought , 'Hey , the last couple " I don't get desperate. Crystal, who liked it Th is is horrible weren't great.' You get concerned, and tinkered with it. Hopefullyyou know after all this but you don't go, ' Ooh, what am I Crystal pick s up the you got something time.' going to do?' Hopefully, you know story. "I sent the " B a r r y you ' ve got something good coming draft to Bob. Paula good coming up. And L e v i n s o n up. And you hope people trust you." said, 'Oh God, he you hope people trust (another producRight now, Cry stal's laying low. won 't... Do you er) was there. He passed on hosting this year's you." think ...?' I said, 'He Barry and I, Oscars ceremonies, is spending time SHOULD do this. Paula, Harold with his family and toying with a It's great for him. and Jan e couple of film concepts . More pressHe ' d be hilariou s.' Rosen thal (De ing, though, is a one-man show he When you want Niro's produc hope s to stage next year. It would scary, there's no one scarier. tion partner) sat down and mapp ed mark a return to Crystal's stand-up thought , 'If he'd do this and be out a whole new story, mostly for roots. funny? Oh , my God.' Bob called me my cha racter. Originally, r had a "It would be for Broadway, " he and said- Crystal slips into pert·ect wife and kids, and we made me sin- 1 says. " I(s , a ~low process, but it's De Niro -ese-'Hey, you know. this is gle and going to get married (t9 Lisa · getting clearer. I just feel like I want good. I like this. This cou ld be.' l Kudrow). It all fell into line and it to be in front of peopl e again."
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FEATURE Wave of students to hit local colleges Tidal WaveII to effect enrollment beyond," the report said. The report went on to list the indicators Staff Writer of the influx as being the state's population growth during the 1980s, the recent The more the merrier may be a great surge in public school enrollment, idea for a party or where paychecks are improvements in high school graduation concerned, but when students are vying rates and the portion of high school gradfor college acceptance, the more the uates taking college prep classes . merrier spells trouble. For these Palomar students already well As many students discovered out last into their school plans, the expected comfall, San Diego State University ' s enrollpetition may not concern them, but ment has grown to full capacity and of Palomar officials are doing their best to the 5,500 applicants for Spring 1999, serve the students that are not over 3,000 were turned down. yet enrolled here. This recent blow to the many "California's San Diego County is a popstudents' college plans is just a ular spot in California. It is the higher glimpse as to what is to come second largest county in the education for California's colleges and state with 2 ,794,800 residents. universities. According to a enrollmentwill Only Lo.s Angeles has a study conducted by The greater county population. San increase California Higher Education Diego is also the fastest growPolicy Center, enrollment will significantly ing of the large counties, even "significantly increase" over faster than Los Angeles. San during the next the next decade for California Diego county grew 2.4 percent State University, University of decade." last year, respectively. Los California and the community - The California Angeles increased by only 1.4 college system. Higher percent. A panel hired by the center Palomar 's main campus , Education Policy examined nine sets of enrollCenter Report located in San Marcos, is ment forecasts done throughexpected to hit full capacity in out the state by private and 2005/06 with roughly 23,000 state organizations. The panel concluded students. Robert Barr, director of research that California should plan for under and planning for Palomar said we simply graduate enrollment increase of 488,000 won't have the room to accommodate students by the 2005/06 school year. A anymore past that. Palomar's education "low alternative" projection, the report centers are going to have to pick up the said, was given by the California extra students, according to Barr. Postsecondary Education Commission Palomar College President/ which projected a total increase of Superintendent, Dr. George Boggs said, 371,000 new students. Both increases are "There are a couple of things that we are in addition to the 1.7 to 2.2 million stutrying to do. One is to expand our educadents already seeking higher education tion centers. Another (thing) we'd like to throughout the state. do is deliver more instruction through disTidal Wave II, the label given to the tance education through the Internet, teleprojected influx, is the second to hit vision or some combination of those California's college systems will take. things." The first hit was Tidal Wave I in the Boggs added the study efforts have 1980s, which projected a 750,000 enrollmostly been on a state level, not local. ment increase. This second tidal wave is "However, locally we have already seen believed to be the echo of the baby related problems such as the SDSU transboomers who caused the first wave. fer problems. We know California State "Every analysis of key demographic University, San Marcos has plans for trends predicts that California's higher growth and we are eager to see that hapeducation enrollment will increase signifpen so some of our transfers will be able icantly during the next decade and to be accomodated there," Boggs added.
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Dave Matthews tours Midwest schools Caryn Rousseau College Press
This is not your normal rock tour. The venues are small and theaterIi ke. The spectators stay in their seats. Shouting is minimal, and the real smart-asses are on stage - not in the audience. This ethereal gig belongs to Dave Matthews and his good buddy and sometime-collaborator Tim Reynolds. Their acoustic tour has been hitting college towns across the country since January and will be wrapping up later this month. Matthews cut his band members free for a few months so he could do a strictly unplugged tour with Reynolds. Having the rest of the crew along would have meant 60,000-seat stadiums and much higher ticket prices, said Ambrosia Healy, the band's publicist. The current tour's no-frills approach has allowed Matthews to limit ticket prices to $30 each . "He's (Matthews) very aware that Photo courtesy of College Pres& college campuses are where a lot of his fans are, " she said. "It ' s nice to go Dave Matthews plays to a sold out crowd at the Jesse Auditorium at the give those fans a treat that they can't University of Missouri. He is currently doing a solo, unplugged tour. normally get. This is a way to give the fans a different, intimate experience. ing to get tickets to the show. Forgrave said, prompting a round of applause "Dave Matthews goes out of his said he wasn't expecting to have to hop from the audience before quickly snapway to keep prices very low," she into line so early but was glad he did. ping, "You probably don't even know continued. "The band wants to be By the time he reached the ticket win what that means. " good to their fans. Just because . dow,more than 700 people were standMizzou senior Jenny Reisinger didn't they're more popular now doesn't ing behind him. expect Matthews to shine with only a mean they want to start charging Fans showed appreciat10n for guitarist backing him up, but she quickmore. " Matthews and Reynolds' stop in the ly changed her mind. Matthews and Reynolds played heart of the heartland by waiting for "I didn't even know I was coming shows at DePauw University in about seven hours in back of Jesse until today, " she said. "Jt was a fluke. I Greencastle,lnd.; Indiana Stale Auditorium to greet the duo's tour don't own any of his albums , but I'll University in Terre Haute, Ind.; and buses.Just before 7 p.m. they were definitely go buy one now . Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. rewarded with a chat and autographs "He's this generation's answer to the They're scheduled to appear at the from Reynolds as he bolted in for the Beatles," Forgrave said . University of Colorado at Boulder, 7:30 p.m. show . the University of Utah at Salt Lake Three hours later, Mizzou City and the Claremont Colleges of students filing out of the Claremont, Calif. concert said they were During the University of Missouri's pleased not only to have Feb. 28 concert , Matthews looked experienced a night of like any other guy hanging out in a Matthews' music, but his college coffee shop. sense of humor as well . Dressed in a brown shirt and pants Matthews wasn't shy and sporting dark, closely cropped about belching into the hair, he didn't hesitate to yell "Shut microphone or cracking up! " anytime his fans screamed, hootjokes about alcohol. He also ed or hollered between numbers. interjected political state"I think he's going back to his roots ments about South Africa and playing college towns because he before and after hit songs started out playing at fraternity parsuch as "Crash" and ties," said Reid Forgrave, a junior at "Celebrate." M.U. who braved freezing tempera"We need to forgive all of tures from 2:30-8:30 a.m . one mornthe third-world debt," he Where does someone today go for advice on
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VOTE: Continued from Page 1 · from students, so we (the ASG) have to bring some benefit to students. We have to show that the ASG is beneficial," Keiko said. Senator Sabrina Ready said that she talked to many students on campus. They did not agree with sending a non-ASG member to the conference. "We were actually elected as senators and chosen by students. I wondered why students would allow Luz Marques, who has participated but yet did not get elected, to go to the conference," she said. Treasurer Brent Melton stated that he did not get positive feedback from students. However, the ASG has taken nonASG members to the conference in the past. Vice President/Inter-Club Council Chairperson Peter Moji ca
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This week in the Student Government • TheASG voted to match funds for Alpha Omega Rho's for a total of $1,500to send nine students to the '99 International Convention of Phi Theta Kappa in Anaheim April 29 through May 1. • Corona reported that there was a problem of a shortage of classes for ESL students . • Corona .also reported that there would be a Diversity Conference at UCSD on April 28. • Corona reported that they are working on a budget for planting a tree for Bobby .Janes. • The ASG board voted for their priority goals, investing in the future/communication activity. workshop/ student forum for Washington D.C. trip, Math 50/60 issue, team work/team activity. Rumiko Takeya
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• Irv Leifer's squad goes down with turnovers, and poor shooting Anthony Saavedra Staff Writer
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Sohomore tennis player Bill Canning works on his forehand in a recent practice. The Comets are currently ranked ninth in the state amongst community college tennis teams.
Palomar's swimming splashes way to the top Chris Mclaren Staff Writer
Ripples of excitement are already starting to form in Palomar's pool in wake of the up-coming season. The Comets are expecting a highly competitive, successful year. The men's Learn looks especially strong . They have enormous potential and accord- . ing lo head coach Jem McAdams this could be the strongest team ever at Palomar. "I'm cautiously optimistic (about this year's team," McAdams said. "We will quietly and confidently go about our business." Two rett rning swimmers are Chris Budzik and Kevin Valenzuela. Budzik, who is returning from a two year Mormon mission, is a high caliber swimmer who was a finalist in three events at the state championships before he left. Valenzuela provides leadership, and has a great work ethic. "The whole team gets along well," McAdams said, "and they all work very hard." This is a well-balanced team, but they shine in short freestyle and individual medley events. So far. the men's team is 2-0, beating Cypress and Saddleback in dual meets. Grossmont and Riverside are the two toughest teams they will meet this year in the conference, but Palomar is more concerned with the conference and stale championships. The Orange Empire Conference is known to have the toughest swim teams in the state, so McAdams is confident that if they
do well in the conference championships, they will finish high in the state. A good measuring stick will be on March 12, when they compete in the Mt. San Antonio meet against 22 other teams. "We will really get a chance to see where we stand (after ML.San Antonio)" said McAdams. The women's team also looks very promising this year. Faye Harton, Erin Finen, Melody Megan, Kelly Falcone, and Christina Thomas are all returning players providing good leadership and setting positive examples. Jessica Teas and Hanley Smith are two talented incoming swimmers adding depth to the team. McAdams is confident that Lhis Learn will improve greatly as the year progresses because of their work eithic and compatibility. The Lady Comets are strong in the backstroke, butterfly, and distance freestyle events. They have beaten Saddleback and Grossmon~ already this season. Providing some of the backbone to these teams are the two assistant coaches. "Two keys to success for us are Scott Lawson, and Doug Elmore," said McAdams. "They are the main ingredients of our program." "When I'm busy with paperwork, they're out there with the team," said McAdams. The Comets host Orange Coast and Grossmont on Fri. March 12 at 2 p.m.
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Blake Faumina Men's Swimming
Blake is a freshman from El Camino who finished second overall, and helped the Comets win the team title at the Saddleback Pentathlon on Feb. 27. He recorded second place times of 2:00.22 and 1:03.35 in the 200-yard individual medley and 100~yard breaststroke, respectively.
The men's basketball season came to an abrupt end with a loss in the first round of the playoffs on Feb. 26. The Comets fell to San Bernadino Valley College 98-68 before a large and vocal crowd at San Bernardino. Despite being outscore,:] by 30 points, Palomar ( 15-16) had chances to keep the game close, but kept hurting themselves. The Comets finished the first half with 15 turnovers and a 44-29 deficit. "We kept giving them chances," head coach Irv Leifer said. "Even a blind squirrel can find an acorn every once in a while." After taking an early 5-4 lead, the Comets quickly lost control of the game. San Bernardino went on a 8-0 run, and eventually found themselves up 23-15 midway through the first half. The early deficit forced Palomar out of their game plan.
They began to shoot, and miss, more three-pointers. Finished only 3-16 from beyond the arc. Struggling to find their shooting touch all night, the Comets shot just 37 percent from the field, and only 54 percent from the free throw line. Freshman forward Luke O'Dowd was the only one able to get anything done on offense. He finished the night with a team high 17 points and eight rebounds. Point guard Dante Carey returned after missing the last three games due to an injury to his lip sustained during a game on Feb. 10. He showed signs of rust and scored just one point. He missed all six of his field goal attempts, and recorded only one assist. The poor offensive showing, overshadowed a good performance by the defense. All-Pacific Coast Conference guard Patrick Freeman held San Bernardino's Louis Kelly Loonly 15 points, and just two in the second half. Kelly was averaging 39 points per game over the last four games. "The defense played okay," Leifer said. "We would stop people, and make them miss shots. We just couldn't rebound and we kept turning the ball over." Although they lost in the first round, the Comets were not disappointed with the season as a whole. After suffering several injuries to key players, the team found itself
with only seven players for the last few games. "We could have quit seven or eight games ago, with the injuries," said Leifer. 'Tm proud of those kids. They overcame a lot. ..and continued to win." Palomar hopes to build on the playoff experience for next season. "We didn't handle the pressure of the moment," said Leifer. "That's part of learning. We have potential, and had a really good year." The Comets will lose only two members of this year's team. AII-PCC playerc,: Freeman and Ryan Meier will return for next season. A run at the state title is even possible according to Leifer. "We are just one or two pieces away," said Leifer. "We just need another big guy, and depth at point guard." So far, Leifer is looking at several high school players to come in and contribute next season. There is even the possibility that former Rancho Bernardo High School standout Rei Rivera will play for the Comets next year. The 6-foot-4 inch Rivera, is a former AllCounty forward who played this season at Northland Pioneer College in Holbrook. Arizona. He is expected to return to Southern California for his sophomore year.
Corporate stadiums undercut tradition
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or sale: Yankee Stadium. That's not a typo. If the price is right, the House that Ruth built could soon be renamed the House of Pancakes. New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, said he expects naming rights to be sold as part of any redevelopment of the city owned stadium. Over the last few years, the practice of corporations buying the naming rights of stadiums and arenas has become a common occurrence in the sports world . For up to $3 million a year, any company can put its name on a stadium. It has gotten so bad, that by 2001, at least 13 of 30 stadiums in Major League Baseball, and 38 of 97 stadiums or arenas that house a professional franchise, will have a corporate name. The thought of this churns my stomach, but the idea of Yankee Stadium, the greatest sports venue in the world, selling its name, is absolutely revolting. Not only is Yankee Stadium a sports icon, but iL also is a piece of Americana. Babe Ruth, Lou Gerhig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and as well as several more Hall of Fame players, all spent their careers
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there. If the stadium's name is sold to the highest bidder, what is next? Will we some day have the White House presented by McDonalds? It used to be that the name of a stadium reflected the city it was in, or the team that played there. Today, it seems as if stadiums are just given random names for no reason. Can you tell me what cities the Continental Airlines Arena or the RCA Dome are in? Maybe it would help if I gave you their old names, Brendan T. Byrne (former governor of New Jersey) Arena and the Hoosier Dome. · There are plenty more examples of this. Candlestick Park in San Francisco, is now known as 3Com Park. Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, now goes by the name of Cinergy Field. Anaheim Stadium changed its name to Edison International Field of Anaheim. I could keep going, but there is only so much room on this page. Qualcomm Stadium took San Diego Stadium in 1997. knows first hand what happens when a corporation buys the name of a stadium. In 1997, the name of our beloved Jack Murphy Stadium was sold to Qualcomm for $ 18 million. In this case, the city was forced to sell the naming rights,
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vs. Grossmont Tue. March 9 2 p.m.
Women's Tennis
vs. Southwestern Wed. March 10 3p.m.
Golf vs. Orange Coast/Grossmont Fri. March 12 2 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Santa Monica Wed. March 10 7 p.m.
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because of cost overruns during the stadium expansion. What was once known as simply "The Murph", was changed to "The Q" almost over night. The legacy of legendary UnionTribune sportswriter Murphy, was sold like it was a cheap carpet down at the swap meet. It doesn't stop with established stadiums changing names. San Diego State University opened iLs new arena in 1997 with the name Cox Arena. The Padres plan to sell the name of the future downtown ballpark to help pay for it. But it is hard to blame the corporations for this. Qualcomm, for example, got a great deal from the city. With the World Series and Super Bowl played in its stadium, over 300 million people saw Qualcomm's name in a span of just four months. That type of advertising cannot be bought any other way. A line has to be drawn somewhere, though, before corpoover for Jack Murphy rations start buying more than just stadium names. I can see it now. I will someday head down to Sea World Field at the San Diego Zoo Ballpark to watch the , Pacific Bell Padres play the Disney Pirates of the Caribbean.
vs. Riverside~ Cuyamaca, Saddle back at Moreno Valley Mon. March 8 12:30 p.m.
vs. San Diego Mesa Thurs. March 11 2p.m.
Men's Tennis at Point Loma Thurs. March 11 2p.m.