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BingeDrinking

Abortion Restrictions

Comets Softball

Forty-four percent of U.S. college students partake in this destructive habit.

Should abortion be legal in all cases, or should the United States place restrictions on the practice?

Comets send the Arabs back to the desert with 6-0 loss.

Comet pitcher Erika Koivula wins her 8th straight game.

Feature, page 9

Opinion, page 5

Sports, page 10

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Music, fashion, food and auction set to bring in Spring Fest '99 Michelle Yates Staff Writer

It is nearing the middle of the semester and it is time for a break.

To jump start spring vacation, the ASG will host "-Spring Fest, March 23 through March 25.

The ASG wanted to get students excited and ready for spring break by pres en ting alternatives to drinking while on vacation, says Elaine James, vice president of social events.

James ha s organized the week's events in collaboration with the program and publicity committee.

A four-band concert will launch th e fe~tivities on Tuesday, March 23. Palomar student based bands Skatomic Bomb, 26 Movement, God Rocket and The C lassified wi II perform from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Jammin' Z90 will be on campus playing music and handing out free prizes between bands.

On Wednesday, March 24, the ASG will be gri llin g ham burgers and hot-dogs for all students beginning at 11 a.m.

The Pepsi Challenge crew will also be there handing out Pepsi.

Food will also be served for night students beginning at 5 p.m.

There will also be a fashion show organized by the ASG beginning at l 1:30 a.m. It will showcase various ethnic fa~hions according to James.

Members of the International Club were invit ed to display ' native costumes and sty le s.

Other student volunteers will also show various costumes.

In addition to the bands and fashion show, the Dance and Drum Ensemble will perform severa l numbers on the same day. Glass blowers and photographers have been invited to display their work.

Spring Fest will conclude March 25 with an auction of ASG officers.

They will be auctioned off to the highest bidder and proceeds will be given to the Palomar food bank. The purchased officers will act as slaves to the highest bidders and will do thin gs suc h as serve them food for the day.

The auction will not only raise money but it will give st ud e nt s a chance to spe nd time with ASG officers and learn about their various duties, says James.

SPRING FEST '99 March23:Fourband

concentrom 10a.m.-2 p.m.

March 24:Food, fashion

show andmusic staningat11a.m.

March25:Auction of ASG Officers.

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Police Academy graduates 31 cadets Amy Bolaski Staff Writer

Completing a certificate program or earning an associate 's degree is always exciting for students, and those graduating from Palomar's Police Academy are no exception. Thirty-one students who completed the curriculum required to graduate attended the ceremony for cadets held at the Base Theater at Camp Pendleton Saturday, March 13.

Major Gen. Robert Magnus, Commander of the Marine Corps Air, Western Division, was the featured commencement speaker. Senior Officer Dennis Thornton of the Oceanside Police Department, who was shot in the line of duty last

year, also spoke to the cadets. Palomar·s Academy Coordmator, Thomas Plotts, welcomed the students and faculty, and Superintendent and President George Boggs presented the degrees.

The program also awards certificates to cadets, and Director of Public Safety Larry Roberts presented the certificates.

Palomar's Police Academy's primary goal i, to train and help prepare those who hope to pursue a career in Jaw enforcement. Requirements for the program arc set by the California Commission on Peace officers Standards and Training, and Palomar's program seeks to exceed those standards. Students who enter the program must com-

The 31 members of Palomar's Police Academy Class "2698" graduated on Saturday, March 13.

Photo courtes) of the Police Academy

see CADETS, Page 8

It came out of no where

Palomar juggles • adjunct issues ■

Part-time instructors face low pay, absence of benefits Michelle Yates Stqff Writer

Johnny Rabago / 11u Tele.tcopt

On Friday, March 12 at 1 p.m. a bus collided with a pickup in front of the library. Both the driver of the pickup and the bus claim the other is responsible. There were no passengers on the bus and no one sustained injuries from the accident.

College assessment begins Sean O'Connor Staff Writer

When a<;sessors come to assess the value of a piece of property, they examine it from all angles. Based on their assessment , the value of the property is dete1mined.

Palomar is now und ergo ing an Assessment of Learning Proje ct (ALP). The purpose of the assessme nt is to ask questions about the quality of learn ing at Palomar and to determine the value of the learni ng experie nce at Palomar.

According to a draft of the Palomar College Statement of Principles on Assessment, the college community should be involv ed in identifyin g core sk ills and to devel op benchmarks , or milestones, to eva lu ate student progress.

The ALP team organized a number of focus groups involvin g students, staff, and faculty. and community members to brainstorm what learn ing outcomes would be bes t for Palomar students and what sugges tion s for benchmark assessments could be estab lished.

The purpose of the focus groups was not to arrive at decisions but to "get ideas out." John Tagg, a facilitator of

a focus group , which met_ March I 0, said. The question posed by Tagg to the focus group was, "What should students be learning and how can we assess what they learned')" The focus group found that students need to acquire skills in working in teams or groups . But within the gro up they also saw the need for the students to be able to develop their own convictions. One member of the focus group said students should "agree to disagree" on some issues.

Nonetheless. all members of the focus group stressed the need of ski lls for socia l interaction.

They affirmed the need of working in groups and arriving at group consensus in addition to asse11ing individual dissent. Another stated that students shou ld develop habits of self -management and develop abilities in prioritizing and organizing. These skills are not directly addressed in the curriculum .

Studen ts sho uld also have research skills and to be ab le to critique an argument.

As for benchmarks the focus group felt there was a need

see ASSESSMENT, page 3

Part-time teachers make up the overwhelming majority of community college professors.

This semester Palomar College employs 940 adjunct (part-time) instructors with only 275 contract (full -time) instructors.

While the numbers change slightly from semester to semester, there is still a huge gap between full-time and part-time staff.

According to an article in Perspective, comm unity colleges lead all upper education schools in the number of adjuncts emp loy ed and there has been a steady rise over the last 10 years. According to the art icl e, between 1988 and 1997 there was an 8 percent drop in fulltime instructors while there was an 8 percent increase in student enrollment at the community college level.

Jamie Clo pton, a Palomar adjunct psychology t_eacher said, "This is a real sensitive issue."

"Decisions made for the faculty are not made by the faculty," she added.

It is a sensitive issue because the disadvantages of being an adjunct instructor go beyond the reduced salary, no medical plan and no retirement plan. They struggle for office space . "I used to meet with students in the parking lot at our cars ," said Clopton .

Adjunct.faculty don't get paid for

Palomar's

office hours or prep lime. Clopton said, "I have to do all the prep work, but I don't get paid for it. My pay starts when class starts." Clopton says this affects students, "You've got to understand that the adjunct is in a curios position. We have the same responsibilities to our students as any other faculty member does," said Clopton. "But we only get paid for thchours in the scheduled class.

This ultimat ely takes it toll on all parties concerned - adjunct and students."

They don't know if they will have a job each semester. "I have no contract. You s~, my job starts when the semester starts and ends when the semester ends."

They don't know the feeling of job security. Their average stay at a college as an adjunct is five to six years, says Clopton. "We're the· first ones to go," she added.

They spend hou rs traveling from facility to facility just to maintain full-time work. "We're freeway fly ers. We do a lot of go ing to other campuses," said Clopton.

Clopton has been an adjunct at Palomar College for 2 1 years. She says she is lucky because she works for a department that is goo d to the adjuncts.

Mark Vernoy, president of the Faculty Senate, said the main reason for the large number of adjuncts is simply money, or lack of it. "The state only allocates a certain amount of money to all of the colleges," said Vernoy.

Community colleges, thou gh hav ing so me of the highest enrollment of al l co lleges, fa ll to the bottom of the list among schoo ls to receive money, Vernoy said.

see ADJUNCT, Page 8

Adjunct

Faculty

Adjunct, or part time, instructors make up 940 of Palomar's 1,215 instructors. These are the results of a survey published in the Adjunct Faculty Newsletter of 216 adjunct faculty members.

Question

Yes

No

Other

Would you prefer to teach full time?

61%

32%

7%

Are you happy with your present salary?

26%

64%

10%

Do you find an adequate voice for your concerns?

39%

33%

28%

Do adjunct working conditions have a negative impact on student performance?

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IN BRIEF Citizenship Award for volunteering A re you a Palomar student who ha), volunteered in community or public service activities and will graduate or transfer in May 1999? If so, you are eligible to apply for the David R. Clement Citizenship Award.

Each year during commencement a praduating or transferring student (:'i6 transferable units) is recognized for voluntary service to their community through the Citizenship Awiu-d.The winner of this award is vrc ented a plaque and $200. Also, the winner's name is engraved on the perpetual plaque that remains on display in the Student Union.

Qualified students interested in applying for this award are urged to pick up an application form in Room SU-JO or SU-21.

-Judy McCoy Sraff Writer

L arn Spanish in South America Wouldn't it be great if you could visit some of the most beautiful places in the world and earn up to five credits of Spanish at the same tin ,') It sounds impossible, but it's trLH:!

The Spanish Department is organizing a trip to Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and Peru. Students will visit the spectacular Amazon, Igu izu Falls (which is 65 feet taller and twice as wide as Niagara Falls) and the ruins of Las Misiones in Argentina and Paraguay. Students will also have the chance to travel to Buenos Aires, also known as the Pans of South America, visit the Argentine Pampas and travel by hydrofoil to Colonia, Uruguay.

An optional visit to Machu Pichu in the Andes Mountains of Peru will also be offered.

This trip is designed for students to experience new cultures and enjoy unforgettal· -~ adventures while learning a new language.

The trip takes place July 31 tlnnugh August 21. There will be an informative meeting on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. to noon in Room E-1. For more information please contact Martha Evans at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2653 or Gladys Gomez at ext. 2688 or 2822.

-Marie F Costa Staff Writer

Graduation for Navy officials Navy Campus will hold the graduation recognition ceremony June 4 at Naval Air Station (NAS), North Island Base Theater in Bldg. 650.

The ceremony will start at IOa.m.

Students who are graduating or graduated between June 1998 through June 1999 will get recognition. Service members, military family memb·ers and Department of

Defense employees are eligible.

For more information, call at Naval Station (6 l 9) 556-4922, Medical Center at (619) 532-5745, NASNI (619) 545-9589, SUBASE (619) 553-7195, Naval Air Base (619) 437-2651, Air Squandering Wing at (619) 424-5531.

-Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer

Camping trip to Montana An educational camping trip 111 Montana is scheduled for July 2125. The focus of the trip is learning various aspects of the Cheyenne Indians.

After landing in Billings, Montana, students will attend the Western Heritage Museum and the Custard Battlefield that day. For the next three days, native Cheyenne Indians will teach seminars to the students on language, history, culture, art, pow-wows and ethnobotany of the Indians.

Students will be camping in the majestic Montana countryside in teepees and tents. Daily horse trips are planned too.

The trip costs $875, and includes airfare, lodging, most food, daily horse trips and seminars on the Cheyenne Indian culture. Those wishing to go must provide a deposit of $400 by April 15 and the balance by June I. Two college credits are available for an extra $120. For more information, call George Maverick (760) 726-3080.

-Chris McLaren Staff Writer

WalkAmerica help babies

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The March of Dimes will hold its annual WalkAmerica, North San Diego County, April 24.

The March of Dime's purpose is to raise over $75,000 for its healthier babies' campaign.

Palomar's faculty, staff, students and their families can join the Palomar team. Each participant will be asked to obtain donations from family, friends and co-workers on the behalf of their participation in WalkAmerica prior to the walk. All sponsored participants will receive a Palomar College WalkAmerica 1999 T-shirt to wear on the day of walk.

Participants can choose either the four or eight miles course. The march will start at Legoland.

For more information contact Jo Anne Giese at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2109, Donni Renner at ext.

2140 or Donna Greene at ext. 2677.

-Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer

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ASG DOCKET

ADDING A CLASS: Only registration in short-term or openentry/open-ex1t classes is permitted now. See the class schedule, page 124 to 147.

DROPPING A CLASS: No drops are allowed now. An evaluative grade (A.B.C,D,F) or ·'I" must be given.

The refund deadline has passed. Fees for dropped classes will be applied during the spring semester only.

SUMMER 1999 GRADUATION: For AA's and CA's, the deadline to apply is July l.

SUMMER/FALL 1999 REGISTRATION: Intent to Register (pink) cards have been mailed to students. Return them to admissions to receive PAR appointment and class schedule by mail.

Deadline for Summer is April 22 and Fall June 24.

GRADES FOR FALL, SUMMER AND SPRING '98: Grades are not automatically mailed. Students may submit self-addressed, stamped envelopes in drop box in admissions lobby (note Social Security number and semester under the envelope flap).

Students may also access their grades by calling the PAR number (760) 471-2421. In this case, students will need their SS# and PIN, which is a four-digit number representing one's month and year of birth.

Grades are also available on the Internet by accessing the Palomar home page. Look for SONGS (Student Online Grades and Schedules).

It is important to obtain grades and verify for accuracy.

Discrepancies should be resolved as soon as possible. If a course is not dropped in the admissions office, a grade of "F" will be given.

FROM THE MARCH 17 MEETING OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: • Advisor James Bowen reported that the election package would be accepted until April I4. The election will be held April 21- 22.

• Bowen also reported that there would be a Lobby Day, March 22 in Sacramento.

• President Xavier E. Corona reported that there was possibly an illegal use of material fees on campus. Corona also said that he would do additional research on the issue.

• Corona reported problems with the library not meeting American with Disabilities Act regulations.

• TRIO coordinator Susanne Gavin reported the TRIO program is still unknown by students. Gavin also explained what the program is.

• The ASG board approved election committee members: Senator Jose Cartagena (chair), Vice President of State Affairs Marisol F. Marquez, Senator Margo H ill and Treasurer Brent Melton.

• The ASG will attend the annual ASACC conference held in Washington D.C. from March 26 - 30.

• Senator Waheeda Tahmas repor ted that $35,000 is not sufficient to place two books for every course in the library.

-Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer

-Interested in submitting club or campus information?

Contact Shigehiro Kondo at (760) 744-ll 50, ext. 2450 or stop by Room TCB-1.

Speak Out! Do you notice any difference between having your classes taught by part-time teachers or by full-time teachers?

Jennifer Horta Liberal Arts

Greg Schneider Radio and TV

Brent English Business

Sandy Garcia Zoology

Jay Subido Liberal Arts

Lenika Kuinones Biomedical

"Part-time teachers don't really have extra time to meet with you outside of class. It is sometimes frustrating."

"I usually don't know whether they arc parttime or full -time. It seems like all my teachers arc pretty much the same."

"All my teachers are full-time.

Part-time teachers seem not to teach as well as fulltime teachers do."

"I don't think I had any part-time teachers.

Teachers are all available to me if I need them outside of class."

"I can't really tell whether teachers are part-time or foll-time.

But, either way, they are both doing a good job. "

"I don't think I've ever had a part-time teacher.

The classes I'm required to take are mostly taught by full-time teache rs."

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NEWS

Pre-Medical Society aims at the heart

Daniel Kwan / The Telescope

James Lauerman, secretary of Palomar's Pre-Medical Society, discusses Olestra with Dr. Mimi Guarnie of Scripps Memorial Hospital.

Sean O'Connor Swff Writer

Dr. Mimi Guarneri of Scripps Memorial Hospital mixed humor and scientific data in her presentation on prevention and regression of heart disease to Palomar's PreMedical Society March 5. The message was a matter of life and death.

After a heart attack. surgeons may perform by-pass surgery or angioplasty, inserting a catheter with a balloon to squeeze the plaque to the surrounding walls of the artery. The surgeon may also use a high-speed miniature drill to open the artery instead of a balloon. A repeat angioplasty may be followed by a stent, a support, to shore up the walls of the flrlery.

But all these were not enough, according to Guarneri. After seeing many patients come for yet another operation, and inserting over 158 stents in one year, she said, "There must be a better way."

"The more we involve clients, the more we empower them for quick recovery," she said.

Guarneri sees stress, the lack of group and spiritual association, a high-fat diet and the lack of exercise as the major barriers for patients in their efforts to ward off heart disease.

"We were never taught about the relationship of stress to the heart in medical school," she said. She cited the following results about stress from different studies: • The Mayo Clinic said stress was the strongest predictor of a heart attack.

• The aortic artery constricts blood now when a person is stressed.

• One-third to one-half of all deaths due to heart disease arc not explained by high cholesterol or smoking and other factors.

• Of those who suffered from depression, 70 percent are more likely to have a heart attack. And of those who are depressed and have a heart attack, 60 percent are more

likely lo die.

• Of all visits to health care providers, 75 to 90 percent are related to stress.

• Harvard Medical School did a study on I, 122 heart attack survivors. Those who remained calm during emotional distress had onehalf the risk of a repeat heart attack.

Those who have high anxiety are six times more likely to suffer sudden death.

Guarneri also saw benefits of a family or a group association and a spiritual or religious belief as important in recovering from heart disease.

She cited a study, which stated that six months after a by-pass operation, 49 percent of those who had family or religious associations survived, compared to a 20 percent survival rate when they did not have these associations.

For patients who fell they were close to their parents when they were young, only 40 percent experienced serious diseases or illness in midlife. For those who had unsatisfactory relationships with their parents when they were young, I 00 percen t experienced serious disease or illness in mid-life, she said.

Intimacy and closeness also were instrumental in extending life after a heait attack. The unmarried experienced death sooner than the married, she said.

Guarneri also showed a slide comparing the incidence of heart disease in China and the United States. For every I 00,000 Chinese, 11.5 cases of heart disease were found. For every l00.000 Americans, 198.2 cases of heart disease were found.

This, she said, is now changing rapidly because of the increased presence of McDonalds and other fast food outlets in China.

McDonald s' French fires and a burger contain 40 percent fat. An American meal has 59 percent fat, but a veggie burger has as low as 8

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percent fat, she said.

Guarneri advocated a diet of high grain, vegetab les, fruits, legumes and low-fat yogurt with less attention to sweets and milk. She stated that anything "coming from the earth" has zero cholesterol and advised against any meat-based food, but advocated foods high in fiber.

Can the cholesterol rate be reversed?

The answer is yes . She endorsed Dean Ornish's "Program for Reversing Hearl Disease ." Dean Ornish stressed exerc ise, stress management techniques, support groups and a vegetarian diet.

Exercise, Guarneri said, could cut down the possibility of death as much as 25 percent.

She also said that exercise was a good antidote to alleviate stress and to reduce high blood pressure.

Support groups and deep breathing were also stress management techniques. Two 20-minute sessions in transcendental meditation could cause a significant drop in blood pressure . Yoga belongs to the same category.

After she left, students continued to talk about her presentation.

Robert Ebert, co-adviser to the Pre-Medical Society, said it was surprising how many hospitals and college cafeterias served high fat meals.

He stressed the imp01tance of low fat meals in _elementary schools so that students could become accustomed to these meals at an early age.

"Prevention, that's the key," said Dan Konzen, president of the PreMedical Society.

Guarneri is the physician leader of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and Research.

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1994 • Card catalogs at the library are substitu ted by computer automation.

• Palomar speech team wins first place sweepstakes trophy after competing against 35 colleges and universities.

• A history professor receives a warning from the dean of the human arts and sciences division due to a complaint by a student regarding "rude and degrading" comments towards Native American women during a lecture. The history profess or said his remarks were used in historical context.

He later received an apology from the dean. "As far as I am concerned I want our teachers to be free to teach the subjects the way they see fit," said the Palomar dean of instruction.

• Due to a sighting of a California Gnat Catcher (a rare California bird), development on a parking lot was stopped. The bird is listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

• A demonstration from Palomar to San Marcos City Hall results in flag burning, student beating and auto damage during an anti-Proposition 187 march. Prop. 187, which denies illegal aliens from certain public services, was overwhelm ingly passed but was overturned by a cour t ruling.

Marie F. Costa Staff Writer

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You ea11 make a diff e1'e11ee The Associated Student Government is travel ing to Washington D.C. March 26-30 to meet with our elected representatives and lobby for increases in financial aid for higher education. THISAFFECTSYOU!

How ea11 you be a part of it?

The ASG will be taking letters to our represen tatives from Palomar students concerning Pell Grants, child care and other financial aid issues. The more letters the ASG is able to take to Washington , D.C. the more likely Palomar's voice will be heard.

Students can submit letters at the ASG Office, SU-7, until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. The ASG has example letters students can look at, and more information regarding financial aid.

For more information call Elaine James at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2605 or stop by the ASG Office, SU-7.

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ASSESSMENT: for a "capstone" or a final assessment in the college experience and that it be public and involve teamwork.

Where possible, the benchmark or assessment should be a multiple assessment involving not just one teacher and one student.

There were other types of assessments suggested: a video of three minutes in ESL after the student had this experience or in the case of police students, an analysis of a realistic crime scene.

Benchmarks should be interdisciplinary and there should be more peer assessment, says the focus group.

As to the vocational program, the focus group suggested the students be urged to go onto a more liberal arts oriented degree program beyond the a certificate program Focus group participants included were Tagg, associate professor of English, Michelle Barton, of research and planning, Cynthia Watson, ESL program coordinator, Victor Reed, City of Escondido Fire Department, Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Speech Communications/Religious Studies Department, and Teresa Laughlin, Economics Department.

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PINION What happened to my radio? It used to be cool, but now it's lame

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.. ,ANO ~Jae'S CIS'L.IN~ blON,

ASG h-as lost the student_ center 'vision'

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ne year ago students were greeted with posters, banners and flyers asking them to "Share the vision" and vote yes for a new student center.

The Associated Student Government promised a new facility with a food court, air conditioning, an expanded game room, a cyber cafe, etc. The new student center would cost students $1 per credit unit, not to exceed $10 a year.

On this page at that time The Telescope questioned whether the ASG could deliver on its promises if the initiative passed, and we were right to ask that question.

The student center passed last April, and the college began collecting fees during this spring's registration.

However, nothing has happened in regards to the new building. It has been a year, and there has been no planning or preparation for the student center.

Understandably construction on the student center could not have begun at this point, but planning the new facility should be underway.

The student center passed by

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an overwhelming majority in the largest election the ASG has ever held. The students supported a new student center, and are now paying for it.

Not only did students support the new student center, they put their trust in the ASG to complete the job. Palomar students are paying for this, and we expect some results.

The ASG could have decid~ ed what to house in the student center, and conceptual drawings could be done. If the ASG would have started on this last fall when the term began, preliminary blue prints could be done, and students would have something to show for their money.

Instead the ASG has violated the trust the students placed in it.

The ASG has lost "the vision" of the new student center. Student money is and will continue to be collected by the college - but for what?

The ASG has completely dropped the ball on the student center, ignored the will of the students and violated the student trust.

The time has long passed to start planning the student center, the ASG needs to catch up and get it done.

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What really gets me is that San Diego's radio stations all play the same songs, Remember when 9JX was different from Z90?

Me too .. , Radio stations used to have individuality and if you wanted to hear Nirvana or local bands you could listen to 9 IX. Npw you hear all that, a bunch of R&B even Rap. Who needs music consistency?

"My Name is" by new Rap artist Emenem can be heard on every radio station in San Diego. But why?

Everyone who listens to the radio doesn't like the same kind of music. So why should every station play the same stuff?

They shouldn't, Rock l 05 is consistent with its hard core rock. But when Mandatory Metallica is on, maybe I want to hear something other than 91X's Love Linc, or station 93.3's over playing of the Goo Goo Dolls?

I always know KSON has country, I think _ But if r ever hear Third Eye Blind on that station I think I'll shoot myself.

Can't we keep music in its separate categories? Why do we have to be so into unity

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making everything the same? Sometimes different is good, and different helps us know who we are. As much as we would like to believe we are the same, we're not, And we never will be, Just because 91 X plays a song that docs not mean everyone listening in San Diego will like that song? Of all the people who listen to particular radio stations the listeners are unlikely to all like the same stuff.

Yes, every person is different, and that's why we liked our radio before JACOR came here and took over our airwaves.

We were happy with our multiple stations, we liked listening to our music. But now we don't hear our music, and we don't nave unique stations anymore,

We have Backstreet Boys, N'Sync, The Goo Goo Dolls, 'Emenem, Third Eye Blind, and Matchbox 20, but that's all folks.

What is the purpose of radio if every station plays the same selected songs? To hear commercials, 1 don't think so. Radio is supposed to be something you can sit down to and know what you are going to get. ft's like going home to watch CNN and having cartoons on, You would be asking yourself what was wrong, and where the news was?

You used to listen to 91 X and hear alternative music , now you get a variety pack, As exciting as that may be for some the old 91X listeners liked their radio station because they knew what to expect.

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ver since "Dawson's Creek" began to air last summer on the WB, I have heard more than once those seven words that now drive me completely nuts - do you know who you look like?

For the record, yes, I know I look like Joey Potter, I also know that I make the same faces she does but please don't ask me to. My eye rolls and "you must be joking'' look are not things I can do on command, Unlike Miss Potter and her "Creek" friends , however , I do no t talk like a walking thesaurus. I don't think I could if I wanted to _ Although, [ do sometimes have to arm myself with a slang dictionary when I'm in the presence of The Telescope staff.

What our readers don't know is that The Telescope writers and editors hav e a lan guage all their own and if you want to understand, you've go t to pay attention, Some of the words used in the news room are fairly universal like "sweet."

Mor e than one of us will use this adjective to say we just got a goo d lead for a story or all our work is done and we are out of here, Then there are word s that we use

toward one another like "money," As in "You a re so money ," This phrase is stolen from the movie "Swi ngers ," It most often means someone just helped you with your story or page and you're saying th a nk you_ Then there are the words that are exclu sive to certain staff members _ Staff Writer, Dustin, for example, uses "stuff' to talk about everything - "Jess, I need help on this and stuff," Staff Writer, Brooke, formerly known as Babbling Brooklyn, has a habit of describ ing thin gs as "alotgood," No that 's not a typo, She real ly does say it that way.

Sports Editor, Mike, can be heard saying "Yeah, baby," whenever the conversation has to do with wrestling or Katie Holmes.

And if you ever hear "Oh. my God!," you know Entertainment Editor, Melody, is responding to part of a bizarre conversation she's having with someone that has nothing to do with journalism, The best words, though, can be heard from my former Co-Editor and current Opinion Editor, Rich.

Our faculty advisor is constantly havin g to decode the language of Rich. Besides "money" and "sweet." Rich always has colorful words an d phrases that are clearly all him, For example: "chump," "kripes," "p hat," "no digity," "gnarly" and my personal favorite, "You schmuck!"

Words are funny things, Everyone has ' their personal quirks. When you really think about th e people around you. you realize how phrases and words can shape your moods and trigger you to act a certain way.

As far as The Telescope staff goes, they e ntertain me and remind me to keep things light.

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Polls taken over the last 15 years reveal that America is slowly becoming more pro-life. In 1989 a Newsweek poll reported that 54 percent of Americans favor restricting abortions to cases where the mother's life is in danger. In a Worthlin poll that same year, 69 percent said that "in general the lives of unborn babies should be protected."

A Time Mirror poll taken in May 1992 found that 73 percent of Americans feel minors should have parental consent before having an abortion. And in 1998 the results of a Worthlin poll showed only 7 percent of Americans believe abortion should not have any restrictions.

Why the change of heart in America when it comes to abortion? What was once considered a "right" is now seen as something to be restricted . Why? The question of whether life begins at conception has long been answered, and the answer is yes. When faced with the reality of abortion, people can't help but back peddle.

Seventy-three percent of A_mericans believe minors should have their parent's permission before aborting their child, and with good reason. An abortion is a medical procedure. Minors can't go on a field trip without having their parents sign a slip permitting doctors to give aid if the minor gets hurl. Why should a doctor be able to remove a baby from a minor's womb without having parental permission?

Restricting abortion to cases where the mother's life is in danger is logical a~ well. With abortion the issue is life, and whether the circumstances a woman finds herself in are worth taking on.

Some may ask, "What about women who are raped, or can't support the child?"

Whatever has happened to the pregnant mother, however awful it may be, is not the fault of the child.

It makes no sense to take the life of child because a woman was raped. Rape ruins lives and leaves women emotional ly scarred. But the baby does not cause this, and the baby should not have to pay for the crimes of its father .

Abort .ion is not the only option for women who find themselves with unwanted pregnancies. There is also adoption, an option that protects the innocent children.

Aside from the restrictions themselves, the will of the American people is to restrict abortion. Unfortunately the will of the people is once again being ignored.

Sixty-seven percent of An::iericans are in favor of banning partial-birth abortions. Twice the ban has passed Congress, and twice President Clinton has vetoed it. What we have in America now is the minority imposing its values on the majority.

Americans are waking up and realizing that life is more important than a socalled right. If only our government would wake up as well, and listen to the will and the wisdom of the people.

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WHAT AMERICA THINKS When should abortion be legal?

Prohibited in all cases

16% Legal only to save the mother's life

12.% Legal only in cases of rape, incest or to save the mother's life

22% Legal at any time during pregnancy

18% Legal for any reason during first tri-mester

. 17% Legal for any reason during first and second tri-mester 6% Don't know

9% A Campaign for Working Families exitpoll taken March 10, 1999. Margin of error+/ - 5%.

Inconsiderate drivers lack simple 1nanners on the road Rumiko Takeya Staff Writer

I saw three car accidents within a week.

Two of the accidents happened while making the curve and the other one happened in a parking lot. These accidents gave me an opportunity to reconsider general driving, manners and traffic rules .

I realized that I too, have lacked manners and consideration toward other drivers. Most of them act as if they own the street. They consistently forget their manners.

Do you try to cut in suddenly without signaling?

Do you pass other cars forcefully?

Do you block intersections?

Do you rush upon a slow car?

These are a few examples. I want each dri ver to look at his or her way of driving agian.

I bet you ' d be surprised at how many drivers do these things.

Tn addition , I often see peop le drivin g really fast in parking lots. I wonder how they

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could avoid an accident if, for example, a child suddenly rushed out in front of the car.

Each driver needs to think "What if".

While most drivers think only of them selves, some of drivers do show respect for other drivers . The other day, I met one of these drivers.

I was waiting for the traffic signa l to change. A car was coming from behind me.

He seemed to want to make a right turn but I was in his way. I realized it and I made enough room for him so that he could pass through . When he drove past me, he smiled and said "thank you". While most drivers do not show any thankfulness when other drivers are considerate, his actions were impressive.

His thoughtfulness made me happy.

I believ e that most accidents are caused by each driver 's selfishness. If they would pay more respect to other drivers , they could avoid accidents. Now , I want each driver to reconsider his or her attitude when driving .

Do you lack manners ?

Do you forget to respect other drivers?

Choosing to have an abortion is literally a life or death decision. It is a personal choice that a woman, and in some cases her partner, must live with for the rest of their lives.

Supporters of proposed legislation want to mandate under what conditions a woman can choose to have an abortion. Some of these mandates state a minor must have parental permission or abortions can only be performed under in cases of rape, incest or risk to the woman's health.

To legislate a moral issue, however, it is important to realize it as more than an issue to be fought over. It is also an issue to live with.

Regardless of whether one feels abortion is right or wrong, the reality of abortion and the lives it affects must take precedence.

Take, for example, Jill's story. Jill was a freshman in high school when her boyfriend, a popular senior, took her virginity.

It happened after school. Jill wanted to spend the afternoon with her boyfriend.

Knowing her parents disapproved of him; Jill lied and said she was at a girlfriend's house.

Jill tried to fight off her boyfriend's sexual advances. She told him she just wasn't ready.

He told her if"she loved him, she would. Jill tried to lay still as her boyfriend striped off her clothes. When it came time for intercourse, Jill was in too much pain. She told her boyfriend to stop but he told her it was okay every girl hurts the first time. But everything wasn't okay.

When it was over, Jill felt like she was raped but didn't think she could prove it. Her cousin told her to report the incident. But Jill said she just wanted to forget it happened.

But it wasn't over. Four weeks later. Jill realized her period was late. She was pregnant. Jill didn't know what to do. She didn't want to tell her parents. Jill was "daddy's little girl" and afraid of what he might do. It was the most difficult decision for Jill but she decided that an abortion was for the best and she wanted it done without her parents knowing. Her cousin made her call a counseling hotline. Jill talked it through and still felt it was for the best.

To this day, Jill has only told her story to three people - her cousin and two of her close friends years after the abortion. Jill is now in her mid-twenties and married. She has no children yet but expects to have at least four.

When Jill had her abortion she was granted confidentiality. If proposed legislation were to pass, it would be likely that a girl in a similar situation would be forced to inform her parents, regardless of her wishes. She may not even qualify for an abortion because there was no proof she was raped.

Arguments for the proposed legislation are that a minor cannot make such a drastic decision and that a girl's parents have a right to know. Teenagers are often generalized to be irraltional and uninformed but generaliza tions should not be used when dealing with someone's life. It must not be forgetten that many lives were lost to "back ally abmtions" when abortion was illegal. Proposed restrictions will not stop the will of a girl or woman in crisis. Right or wrong, legal or illegal, the practice of abortion is not going to just disappear. The pain and danger to a woman's life does not need to be increased.

The 'evil einpire' is not dead

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t one time in America communism was bad. In the words of Ronald Reagan Marxism represented an "evil empire."

It was this feeling that continued the Cold War and eventually saw the demise of the Soviet Union.

But times have changed.

The goal of American foreign policy is no longer the spread of democracy and freedom, but to protect American interests, American business interests to be exact. We no longer view communist regimes as evil, but as opportunities.

Some time ago the United States granted "most favored nation" status to China.

This made it easier to trade and opened up the Chinese market - a market controlled by the Marxist Chinese government.

This happened despite the fact that the Chinese had nuclear missiles aimed at U.S. cities.

China is one of the worst places in the world when it comes to human rights.

Recall in 1989 when we all watched as Chinese tanks rolled over protesting students in Tianamen Square. The same spot where our president was greeted on his trip last summer.

In China women are forced to have abortions, the people are not allowed to protest their government and religious freedom is comp letely unheard of. The Chinese regime stands in complete opposition of American ideals, except for the need lo make a buck.

The people of China will not benefit from trade with the United States, only the the Chinese government will, in true communist style.

During the Cold War we opposed communism because of what it did to its people, and the threat posed to the United States.

It is sad to think that if the Soviet Union had been the "opportunity" that we now see China as, America would have turned its back on freedom and bowed to the mighty dollar. Opening up trade and granting "most favored nation" status to China is playing with fire, and the United States is going to get burned . The Chinese government does not view the United States as an ally, in fact many Chinese officials have expressed their desire to have a war with the United States.

The Declaration of Independence, the document that holds the ideal our laws are based on, says that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are rights given to all men, not just Americans. Not too long ago our foreign policy reflected that ideal.

But now our policy focuses on filling our coffers. Why are we taking the "opportunity" to trade with China when its citizens' rights are being denied? Why are we rewarding a government that oppresses its people? Because of money.

Perhaps it is time to change the Declaration of Independence to a dollar bill.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Solutions

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Dear Editor: For example , if we had a poor graduation rate here at Palomar College, would we invite another school with a good graduation rate to take contro l of our school to solve this problem? Of course not! This is a problem which requires an in house solution because these solutions define the character of our institution .

This analogy is being used to preface the point that our bookstore problem is a fundamental issue that needs an in house solution. Also, an in-house solution will keep the bookstore under our control so that qualitative issues are maintained.

Why should we believe that a bookstor e, being directed by a large book broker, who would be wholly motivat ed by profits , is going to be better for us?

Therefore, I hope an in-house solution can be found for the bookstore problem. Here are a few solutions that I can offer.

1) Match price of books sold off campus to keep sales here.

2) Put the bookstor e under directorship of the library to make it more resourceful: doesn't the library purchase books?

3) Allow students to rent class texts by the hour in the library for "library use only" with revenues going to the bookstore .

4) Encourage class intructors to author a class "almanac" catering to their class and to be sold in the bookstore with 50% of the profits going to the bookstore.

5) For a short time, at the start of each semester, procure the advice of a large book broker/vendor that can be consulted for optimizing bookstore efficiency.

Jam es Cobar Mathematics

West Side takes the stage Dear Editor : On March 5- 14 Palomar College's Performing Arts Department presented the play-musical, West Side Story. This show has been performed hundreds of times by various theater groups.

Palomar's version was second to none. Eveything about this show was done to professional standards. The acting, singing and dancing were fantastic . Not to mention the fine performance of the 16 piece band.

For those of us fortunate enough to see the show we had quite a treat.

Jerry Albert Human Psycholo gy

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ENTERTAINMENT '20 Dates' captures dating realities MOVIE REVIE 20 Dates

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Starring: Myles Berkowitz

Evan Blewett Staff Writer

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Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Cellar) and Sebastian (Ryan Phillippe) are conniving stepsiblings in the new teen-age flick "Cruel Intentions."

'Cruel Intentions' not meant for younger audiences absolute

Jessica Long Stoff Writ Pr

"Sex, Manipulation and Torment." Now that would have been a fitting alternative title for "Cruel Intentions" starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon.

The movie rightfully rated R is chalk full of freudisms.

Everything is about sex and the human psyche.

Not to be misunderstood, this movie does have an intriguing story Ii ne and was well worth lhe price of admission for those who are can handle the mature subject matter. As one movie goer was overheard in the ladies restroom, "It was soft porn, but it did have a story line, I' II give it that." The movie goer was directing the sentiment to another theater customer who asked what her thoughts on the film were. The woman then asked if she should allow her 12 year old son to sec it when it comes out on video. Another woman in the restroom line said, "No, I think this is one you save for after the kids go to bed." And, that is

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sleep with as many people as possible."

Ge liar's appeal rests in the fact that her spite ful behavior on screen is entirely without moral.

She snorts cocaine from the cross she wears to show parents that she is a respectable and a wellbreed young lady.

The only soul she shows her true persona lo is her equally sex obsessed step-brother, Sebastian,

Intentions"' is a 20th century, modern version of the French novel, Choderlos de Laclos.

Previous film adaptations have been done and done well but this most recent version has its (Out of five stars) own unique appeal - the cast.

The young stars are hip and their collective performances make the film.

The setting is New York.

It's summer vacation for the s tu den ts of an exclusive private high played by Phillippe. school.

Sebastian is bored with his Gellar plays Kathryn Valmont, wicked ways and "~ick of sleepthe vixen of the film. ing with insipid Manhattan Her philosophy is "You should debutantcs."

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For Sebastian, everything is about conquest and seduction rather than the actual act of sex.

The plot thickens as Kathryn poses a challenge for Sebastian.

The challenge being to "Boldly go, where no man has gone before."

Enter Annette Hargrove, the new headmaster's daughter, played by Witherspoon.

Annette publicly declared her plans to put off sex until marriage in an essay she wrote for Seventeen magazine.

In Annelle's words, "I just don't think people should experience the act of love until they really are in lov'e." Kathryn bets Sebastian that he cannot sleep with Annette before the summer is over. The stakes are his classic car verses an intimate night with Kathryn, the one girl he cannot have.

Surprisingly, there was a fair amount of comedy found weaved throughout as the story unfolded.

The comedy. of course, was geared toward an adult' audience and audiences of all ages should not see this film.

For mature audiences, however, "Cruel Intentions" is intriguing and fully entertaining.

"20 Dates" explores the maddeningly strenuous, sometimes superficial, and always risky world of dating and filmmaking in these modern times, and the results are exhilarating.

The brainchild of budding filmmaker Myles Berkowitz, who directs and stars, ·•20 Dates·· is a documentary in the loosest sense of the word. As the film opens, we learn he wants to achieve his goals of finding true love, ,is well as breaking into the film industry.

Having been unsuccessful at both, he decides to combine his pursuits by going out on 20 datesand filming eve1y gory detail.

The unique element to this idea, as Berkowitz is constantly reminding us, is that unlike every fictional Hollywood love story of boy-meets-girl, the events in "20 Dates" are real life slices of romantic pie.

Berkowitz is clever and outspoken though haplessly indelicate in his methods. He wears Groucho glasses in an attempt to i;neak onto a studio back lot to lilm his movie's opening.

He wholly ignores an interviewee to doggedly chase down a woman passing by that piques his interest. His desire to keep his movie true to form risks the support given to him by friends and co-workers.

Ego notwithstanding, when Berkowitz narrates potent insight of love with the famous sign on Hollywood Hills looming in the background, we see his eager smile and genuine flair for making a point stick and we sympathize with his artistic journey. He is the archt:typal single guy.

With a crew of two and a $60,000 budget, Berkowitz sets out to film his experiment and whatever may come along the way.

With the generous assistance of his friends, Myles is able to locate women eager enough to be shot on film, most of the time.

Occasionally he would set up a hidden carnem to catch the action, a tactic that netted him two lawsuits by the time he was finished, (Tfo1nkfully all the participants signed relea1;e forms in the end) As expected, the usual problems arise. The film's producer, • aggressive lummox known only as Elie, is expecting a pornographic comedy, and threatens Berkowitz with bodily harm if he doesn't get his way. Because Elie is unwilling to be filmed, Berkowitz resorts to wearing a hidden microphone to record 1heir meetings. We never see his face, which seems to make him that much more creepy.

As a whole, the women he dates are cut from the cloth of the sea of humanity. There's a feminist ballerina, a 1,exually expressive model; and an advf!nluresome beauty for whom the idea of a good date con• sists of bungee jumping from ..a suspension bridge.

When pressure from his belea• gucred agent and Elie begins to build, Berkowitz attempts some different strategies to meet new women. He borrows his agent's son and hangs out at the beach, teaching the young boy to greet passersby. He borrows a camcorder and crashes wedding, pretending to he good friends with the groom.

Interspersed throughout the film are interview clips from Robert McKee, a famous script-writing teacher recruited to dispense advice in areas that Berkowitz fails to see. He grinds cliche movie ideas down to base elements and applies them tongue-in-cheek style to Berkowitz's excursion.

Fi11ally, Berkowitz catches the eye of Elisabeth, a pretty interior designer who is cautionary about him at fir!'-t, hut eventually they grow into a couple.

Forced to finish the film with exactly 20 dates under his belt, Berkowitz regretfully makes some tough mistakes, which threatens to end his relationship with Eli5abe1h.

Innovative with touches of poignancy, "20 Dates" demonstrate~ the separation between romance as portrayed in the movies and the unforgiving truth of conte1nporary dating. The choices made down the path to tme happiness are nail-biting, because, what better way to keep an audience 1iveted than by allow• ing them to peekat the juicy bits of the diary of oneman's private life?

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Illu stration exhibit catches eyes at the Boe hm Gallery Sean O'Connor Staff Writer

Full of surprises . Plenty of variety.

Something for everybody.

The exhibition of a large number of original works by outstanding American illustrators is now on display at the Boehm Art Gallery.

Museum officials estimated that possibly over 300 visitors milled about viewing 75 original illustrations Friday, March I 2.

Many of the illustrations were originally published in magazines, novels, on CDs, on posters, dustjackets, for books or for other commercial purposes. Included were also some unpublished pieces.

From time to time in U.S. art history, debate has raged about whether illustrators were artists and whether their work could be considered art. Such a debate took place over Currier and Ives, Norman Rockwell and others. There is little doubt today, however, that many illustrations have risen to the level of line art. The theme of this exhibition underscores this point.

The gallery in this exhibition is featuring

28 artists, many of whom have received outstanding awards and have had their work featured in national publications. Fourteen of the aitists are from California and the rest have come from other parts of the United States.

Marshall A1isman, for instance, nominated for a Pulitzer prize by the New York Times. has paintings on display in the gallery as "Oil Spill," originally published in the New York Times and "Ghost Story," published in Time/Life Books. He also has an untitled sketch on the cover of U.S. News and World Repmt which seems to portray the darkness of Hitler's soul.

There are also nine eye-catching paintings

by Brad Holland on bulls and clowns which were originally published in an article, "Clowning Around" in Texas Monthly. Some of the titles are: "Clowns Running with the Bulls," "Over the Horns," "Barrel Hop," "Bull Leaping," "A Fierce Competition."

Gaiy Kelly's "Senora Honeycomb" evoked much attention. Daniel Schwartz captured the "Political Convention" in watercolor.

"Krystal Nacht" by Chris Hopkins, a painting of two forlorn Jewish prisoners in a concentration camp struck a poignant note. They

faculty member, had a thought-provoking Robert Jew and Kitty rendition of "Chastity" and the "Four Meek have an Seasons" which embodied the seasons in acrylic, "The female fonns. Hussar's "Pandora," 'Trinity," U n i o n " "Kitchenware," and "Sandman" were equally which is their thought provoking. His "Oriental Legend" wedding inviwas on a Playboy video. tation. Jew's Mark Ryden is also from this area. His "Princess Sputnick" seemed like the female poster of "The Official counterpatt to "E.T." His "Future City" pro1 9 9 7 moted ODS Computer Software products.

He had a different vision of the future than is Earthday Celebration shown in most paintings.

Poster" had a Greg Shed from Los Angeles reminded us woman's face of our roots in "Cheyenne Maiden," the framed by "Council Chiefs," and "Sioux "Chief." And Ken Joudrey's "Broccoli Landscape" is a sim yellow sunple still life of a broccoli stem, which was flower petals, plants, vines used as bookcover.

Sasha Bilar, an artist from Oceanside, said, and butterflies.

"Jt's a great show. It's one of the best I've seen Vincent Vigil / The Telescope on campus so far. So many illustrations!"

Christopher "Adam and Eve" by artist Michael Mussar is just one of Polentz, a The gallery will be open Tuesdays from I 0 the many illustrations on display at the Boehm Gallery.

Palomar faca.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays v i n e s . ulty member, had a poster, "1999 U.S. Surf from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays Another rendition was Hussar's Adam and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from March 12 until Eve with a Wilhelm Tell theme where Eve is Open ." It pictured a surfer under an overshooting the apple in Adam's hand. Hussar is whelming wave. . April 6. The gallery is open to the public at no a Palomar graduate.

Greg Spalcnka, also a Palomar College charge. were encircled by barbed wired and framed by Depressionera glass.

Th c r c were two depictions of Adam and ' Eve. One was t i t I e d "Moral i Ly Matters" by a local resident, Joyce Kitchell. It focused on the apple, the snake, the tree and

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A federal recruitment program designed to help college students with disabilities has snagged 12 Palomar students for internships this summer.

For th~ fifth year in a row, Palomar has been chosen as a participant for the program coordinated by the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and the Department of Defense.

Disabled Students Programs and Services Counselor and Placement Specialist, Lori Waite, said, "For these particular students, it (the recruitment program) bridges the gap between school and employment."

Designed to connect disabled students with employment in the private and federal sectors, sponsors of the program interview about I ,000 students nationwide each year. Students who are selected fill a variety of internship posi-

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instructors are dissatisfied with working part-time . "They enjoy the flexibility that part-time work offers and if they are not just trying to make ends meet, it worh." he said. . According to the responses of 216 adjuncts in a March 1999 survey, 6 l per cent said they would prefer to teach fulltime. When asked if they were happy with the level of technical support provided by Palomar, 58 percent said "No." Respondents were generally satisfied with the availability of resources. Sixtyeight percent were satisfied with photocopying availability. 63 percent with phone availability and 51 percent with computer services. .

Other than the availability of time, Vernoy sees very little difference in the quality of education given to students.

He is pleased with part-time teachers' commitment and the knowledge they bring to the classroom . "We hire very capable staff and I am very impressed with the dedication I ~ee from the adjunct faculty in my department," said Vernoy.

Time given outside of class may be sacrificed because adjuncts often teach at two to four different institutions. He adds that while adjuncts do not have official offices, they are normally avail able before or after class to talk with students and can be reached via voice mail or E-mail.

While the quality of education is not endangered. according to the poll of adjunct faculty, 68 percent feel that adjunct working conditions have a negative impact on student performance.

Clopton said there is a negative impact, "hut it's not anger and frustration [from the teachers] , it's saying I'm sorry, I have no place to meet you."

Clopton agrees the quality of education is not sacrificed because the stu dents are the priority to the instructors.

"To me and my colleagues. it docsn 't matter whether I'm [full-time] faculty or adjunct faculty what's important is the students," she said.

According to Clopton, although adjuncts do have these communication resources, they are sttll often difficult to reach because they teach at numerous facilities and arc not on campus to

ADJUNCT: Continued from page 1 According to Vernoy Palomar receive s $3,000 per student while CSU schools receive double that number. UC schools arc allotted even more. So community colleges must distribute the money wise ly. hire good ,taff and provide quality education with whatever means it is given, hence adjunct instructors.

Adjuncts arc one way the system can be efficient." said Vernoy.

There isn't much Palomar can do about the problem except to continue pushing for new legislation that will allo cate more money to community colleges.

According to Vernoy, the best they can /}o is to use money given to compensate adjunct faculty as much as possible.

Opening more full time position is a top priority for everyone, says Vernoy, but improving current adjunct positions is even more of a priority.

The March issue of the Adjunct Faculty Newsletter revealed the Partnership for Excellence committee is doing ju st that.

It has designated $60.000 for adjunct office hours which will be matched by an additional $60,000 from the state.

But according to Clopton , it is only a one -time payment to the faculty. There is no guarantee they will get the same compensation next , vear.

According to Vernoy, with some of the additional money given this semester, 15 new full -time positions at Palomar have been established . The openings will eliminate 30 40 curr ent adjunct teachers. said Vernoy.

Ideally Palomar would like to have 75 ercent full time faculty and 25 percent part-time faculty. he said .

It will cost Palomar $900,000 to con vert to the 15 new positions. These enor mous costs make the prospects for rapid growth a little grim. "It would cost millions of dollars to make all teachers full time," said Vernoy. It is. however a start on the road to more contract opportuni ties in the future Vernoy points out not all part-time

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"The problem is not the quality of teaching. it's the quality of time," she said.

Bruce Bishop, Faculty president, agrees that students are gelling the same education from both adjunct and contract teachers, saying, "I would be willing to bet that unless told otherwise students would not know just by being in a class that a part-time instructor was teaching them."

"The fact that students in the classroom can't differentiate between fulltime and part-time instructors says a lot about the job adjunct faculty are doing," he added.

So what is the future for adjunct instructors at Palomar? The faculty senate is working to have money allocated with adjunct's best interest in mind and is doing what it can to get more money for corning semesters.

Clopton, who also serves a the adjunct representative on the faculty senate, is not as optimistic. She says Palomar is moving slowly compared to other colleges. According to Clopton adjuncts working for Mira Costa and Mesa colleges are currently paid more than Palomar teachers. Both colleges are unionized which accounts for the higher pay scale. This has caused difficulties in maintammg representation in the Faculty Senate for Palomar. A two-year commitment is required of adjunct representatives but adjuncts are unable to make that kind of a commitment because they can't be sure of employment the following semester.

According to Clopton, there have been three different representatives in the past year.

• Representation in the Faculty Senate and lobby ists in Sacramento arc the only voices for adjunct faculty. says Clopton. But she isn ·t convinced there will be any major changes made. "Ifs not going to be legislated from Sacramento.

It's up to each individual district [to make changes]," she said.

tions for organizations such as John Hopkins University, the United States Air Force, the Pentagon and the United States Department of Forestry.

The 12 students interviewed this year, if chosen, will receive internship offers beginning April I. Applicants are chosen and offered internships based on a national database which contains summaries of their interviews. Employers search through the students ' information and contact them directly to offer internships.

A previous Palomar student chosen who majored in medical transcription was selected as an intern at the Pentagon Medical Clinic.

She went on to become a permanent employee for the Central Intelligence Agency.

"We have seen a significant impact on our students thanks to this program. Internships prepare them best for job security once they've gotten their degree and are ready to join the work force," Waite said.

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The American Civil Liberties Union has filed suit against the University of California at San Diego for punishing a freshman who put in his dormitory window a handmade sign that expressed his political views and contained a four-letter expletive.

The university reprimanded R. Benjamin Shapiro, a computer-science major and National Merit Scholar, last month and ordered him to perform three hours of community service after the sign was discovered.

Shapiro said he made the sign, which stated "Fuck Netanyahu and Pinochet," after reading two stories in The Times of London. Shapiro said he was outraged by stories about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support for biological-weapons research and the human rights abuses of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. Shapiro said he crafted the sign to inform others about the men's beliefs and was delighted that many students asked him about it.

University officials weren't nearly so pleased with the discussion and debates the sign was generating and asked Shapiro to remove it, claiming that it violated school policies prohibiting the display of posters on butidings or in student windows and the use of abusive terms or "fighting words" in conversation.

Attorneys for the ACLU say that by demanding the sign's removal, the university infringed on Shapiro's rights to free speech. They also argue that the policies under which Shapiro was punished are vague and should be more reflective of definitions governing abusi vc speech as established by the Supreme Court.

The ACLU also is pushing for the university to drop the community-service requirement and other documentation of the incident from Shapiro's record.

School officials have said their policies arc appropriate, but they are investigating to determine whether they were carried out properly in this case. Though Shapiro's sign was in clear violation of the university's posting policy, it is not clear whether the rule was commonly enforced.

Eastern Illinois University student dies from meningitis College Press

A student at Eastern Illinois University died March 12 from bacterial meningitis.

Beth A. Miller, 19, of Coal City, Ill., died at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana only a few days after being diagnosed with the inflammation of tissues surroundin~ her brain and spinal cord.

Though the illness is difficult to catch, university officials worked Lo prevent it from spreading by giving JOOfree closes of antibiotic to Miller's roommates, close friends and others who may have come in close contact with her. A spokeswoman for the college said

almost 95 percent of Miller's classmates had been contacted about her death and informed of precautionary measures for keeping the disease at bay.

Early symptoms of meningitis are flu-like and include a fever of more than IO1 degrees, headache or vomiting. Other symptoms include a change in personahty, a stiff neck or a skin rash that appears later in the stages of infection.

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Palomar Police Academy cadets walk down the aisle at their graduation held at the Base Theatre at Camp Pendleton on Saturday, March 13.

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plete 1,378 hours of course work that included classes in English. criminal investigation, first aid, criminal law defensive tactics. and many others. A 200 hour internship must also be completed before graduation.

The 3 I students that comprise Class "26-98'" are from: Vi~ta: Devin Alario, Ryan Gault. Sean Limburg, Andrew Mala and Edward Smith.

Escondido: Anthony Cafaro, Samuel Hummel. Philip Jones, Michael Nelson, Bryan Pyant and Jenni fer Rodamer.

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San Marcos: Erik Ellgard and Michael Sylva.

Temecula: Clyde Ferguson.

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Breakfast begins with a beer.

Dinner? Cap it with a beer. In between, drink beer, catch some rays, get rowdy, throw up and have another beer. It's just another day at Florida's · spring break.

In the decade since Daytona Beach leaders tired of such nonstop Animal House-style partying, Panama City Beach has tossed out the welcome mat for hundreds of thousands of spring break revelers.

Now as it faces more exotic competition from Mexico and Jamaica, the Panhandle city hopes to keep a lock on what Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale let get away years ago. And Daytona Beach wants to recapture a small part of its past.

"We'll get the kids who want to go to the beach and can't afford to go to Mexico or overseas," said Tricia Savard of Jilo·ty Communications, which markets spring break for the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We're going head-to-head with Panama City in that market."

The numbers heavily favor Panama City Beach , which draws up to a half-million students over a six-week period lasting through mid-April.

Day tona Beach, which peaked in I 989 with an estimated 400,000 students, expects to attract 150,000 this year over a threeweek period in March.

As much as the cities have in common, there are differences that define the style in each spring break.

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Both resort towns have wide expanses of white-sand beaches, but Daytona Beach covers much of its with parked cars and traffic lanes. Many spring breakers enjoy the freedom of cruising in four-wheeled stereos and checking out the passing scenery. And the ocean's nice, too.

Panama City Beach parks the cars in off-beach lots, leaving more room for throwing Frisbees and sleeping off the effects of the sun - or the booze, which breakers are allowed to bring down lo the waterline.

The setup makes the Gulf Coast beach more scenic than its East Coast rival.

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The party starts early in Panama City Beach, where the two biggest clubs are on the beach and open by lunchtime.

With huge rooms playing a variety of music, the neighboring dance clubs - Club La Vila and Spinnaker - are so popular that visitors complain they're too crowded at night despite steep cover charges.

The clubs in Daytona Beach are smaller, open up later in the day and charge less to get in the door. But the hot party rotates among a few primary clubs, depending on which is offering free admission to discount-card holders. Daytona Beach's clubs also have a more risque reputation.

Courtney Johnson, a 23-yearold from the University of Georgia, was shocked by the scantily clad servers doling out drinks at Daytona Beach's Baja Beach Club.

"It was stunning," Johnson said, sounding less than impressed.

THE COST For the frugal, Daytona Beach has an edge. Hotels are generally less expensive, and bars don't charge as much to enter.

The Holiday Inn Sunspree, spring break central in Daytona Beach, has rooms for as little as

$119 a night. Put six people in one of those rooms, and each pays le than $100 (not including tax) for a five-night stay.

One of its counterparts in Panama City Beach, the Howard Johnson, charges $195 nightly which would add more than $60 to each breaker's tab.

THE POLICE Police officers in both cities tend to be lenient with minor offenses, often telling breakers to pour out a beer instead of hauling them to jail.

Hotel security is stricter, especially with the balcony parties that hav led to fatal falls in the past.

For the past two years, Panama City Beach has had a "spring break court" in which students who get too rowdy can avoid a criminal record by paying a fine or picking up trash along the roadway.

Dave Bennett, a Michigan Stat University student visiting Panama City Beach, got arrested when he climbed the balcony to a friend's room. He paid a $300 fine afteroversleeping and missing his spring break court date.

"I just wanted to go say ' Hi' to them," he said. "The damn Gestapa, down here busted me ."

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THE TREATMENT Both cities do things to make breakers feel welcome, but they go about it in different ways.

Daytona Beach plays up th.milder aspects of its spring-break experience, including sporting events and a career fair, now in its fifth year.

Panama City Beach has a career fair, too, but tourism officials there aren't as inclined to put a sober face oil spring break.

Jay Coalson, 21, from the University of Georgia, has been toboth spring breaks. He favors Panama City.

"I liked (Daytona Beach) all right. It wasn't nearly as crowded," he said while swigging beer in Panama City Beach. "l thought thi-, clubs were pretty cool. It's just not the same atmosphere as here."

The tamer spring break has gone over well with community leaders in Daytona Beach, though.

"I've seen a dramatic change in the attitude and type of student that comes to Daytona Beach ," sai Virginia Brown, a beachside resident and owner of Breakers Beach Oceanfront Motel. "They party, but they don't party as extensively Oj' cause the problems that they did.'' , So tourism officials say the cit now could absorb more student$j again.

"We could grow spring break ao additional 50 percent, make the businesses happy and not burdea residents," said Scott Edwards, manager of the Dayto na Welcome Center and chairman of the local tourism board's spring break marketing committee. "The numberFare not out of control. The kids have been very well-behaved."

Panama City Beach has always embraced its spring break visitors, even though attendance is down from a peak of about 500 ,000 two years ago.

"The city's philosophy is: "Wedon't mind spring breakers. We just want them to have a safe spring break," said Jayna Leach, director of communications for the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau . "We do hear some complaints, but I think the community as a whole realizes the eco• nomic benefit of spring break."

Tony May is one such critic, worrying that the community has become too financially dependent on spring break.

The Ontario retiree, who spend · half the year in Florida, said he and his wife got so fed up with the col lege masses that they actuall moved three years ago to a townhouse several miles west of the main strip.

"Ten years ago, we had big signs out: "Welcome snowbirds!' We don't see those signs now. We just see "Welcome spring breakers,'" • May said. "We're the forgotte, people now."

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With Spring Break nearly upon us, students will be seeking refuge from their studies. l!Jnfortunately, some students may seek refuge in alcohol. Drinking among college students is no new problem, however, recent deaths and injuries at major universities are toking students to take a second look at what fey perceive as merely having a good time.

Many people see drinking as a way of breaking social barriers and relieving stress, of which there always seems to be a surplus.

Drinking has become more than just something fun to do. It is quickly becoming the downfall of our next professional generation.

A recent study by a group of doctors at !•arvard University at 144 colleges, revealed some startling facts about college students and binge drinking in our nation. A questionnaire given to students asked a variety of questions concerning alcohol consumption, a~tivities done under the influence, school work, and students' social lives.

The questionnaire defined a drink as one 12'.l'nce bottle of beer, wine cooler, a fourounce glass of wine, or a shot ofliquor, either straight or in a mixed drink. "Binge" drinking was defined for men as five or more drinks in a row, and for women as four or

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more drinks in a row. '"Frequent" binge drinking was defined as binge drinking four Limes in the last two weeks. The study revealed that 44 percent of U.S. college students engaged in binge drinking the two weeks prior to the survey. The extent varied widely from college to college, with a low of one percent to a high of 70 percent. The survey found 50 percent of men to be binge drinkers.

The study found some predisposition factors which made a student more likely to be a binge drinker: White students were more than twice as likely to be binge drinkers compared Lo other racial/ethnic groups.

Strangely, students involved in athletics, were almost one and one-half times more likely to be binge drinkers.

Lastly, residents of fraternities or sororities were four times more likely to be binge drinkers.

The study found many alcohol related problems among thc~e college drinkers. After a night of

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drinking, 48 percent of women and 50 percent of men said they later regretted something they did, 38 percent of women and 41 percent of men said they forget what they did or where they were, 26 percent of women and 32 percent of men said they engaged in unplanned sexual activity, and 15 percent of those women and 16 percent of those men said they forgot to use protection.

A considerable percentage had fights with friends, got into trouble with campus or local police, or were injured.

Classes were missed by 42 percent of women and 45 percent of men due to excessive alcohol consumption.

Probably the most alarming statistic was that 62 percent of men and 49 percent of women drove a car after binge drinking. While this excessive drinking is obviously a problem for those doing the drinking, its effects can reach those not involved with

drinking. Drunk driving is a problem for those behind the wheel. Unfortunately, passengers and other drivers are at the mercy of drunk drivers.

Penny, a spokesperson from the Connection Club, said that it takes a disaster to happen before a drinker will get help.

The disaster is usually a car accident or losing their license. Penny said people who drink "don't realize what they're doing" to the people around them.

Blatant disrespect of other people, their property and their space seems to be a common problem for those involved in the excessive drinking.

Many people have seen alcohol destroy families and friendships, but now, with such a high percentage of students binge drinking, society is likely to see alcohol destroy go~d habits, a degree, or even the future career of college students.

If you or someone you know needs help overcoming a drinking problem, help is available on campus through the Connection Club; members of the Connection Club are recovering addicts and/or alcoholics themselves and want to help. They welcome people to come in and talk, and can refer people to 12-step programs and recovery programs, such as, the Fellowship, the Family Recovery center and many more .

1;3ewarebefore traveling outside of the United States You're not in the UnitedStates anymore:how to avoid troublein a foreignland Michelle Yates Stqff Writer

Many students consider heading to M~xico during spring break and feel it is more exciting than the already familiar vacation attractions and beaches or San Uiego. These places arc within reasonable dri,ving distance and students can enjoy an extended vacation for an affordable price. du .t these are not the only reasons people

travel across the border. The lower legal drinking age and seemingly lenient laws gi vc many people the impression that Mexico is the place to party legally, drink excessively and become rowdy. as though there were no rules. Traveling to new places can be exciting, but misunderstanding the laws abroad and your rights as a U.S. citizen can turn a fun holiday into a nightmare.

Secretary of State Madeline Albright issued a warning to anyone planning a trip ou( of the United States. She warns many ar unaware of the dangers and just how little proclaiming U.S. citizenship can help if caught breaking the law in a foreign country .

Foreign countries are especially intoler ant of drug transportation or its use in any amount, she warns.

According to the Bureau of Consular Affairs. the organization responsible for protecting U.S. citizens abroad. more than 2.500 American citizens are arrested abroad each year. People fail to realize that reckless behavior laws, espe-

cially those involving drugs and alcohol are very strict in other counties. Being caught with drugs can mean confinement for up to one year, lengthy trials, two years to life in prison if found guilty or the death penalty (in some countries).

Many people mistakenly think they have the same rights in other countries as they do in the United States. That misunderstanding has led to the arrest of 2,500 Americans in 95 foreign countries each year. In reality, a U.S. Consular Affairs officer can only offer limited assistance to Americans arrested abroad. The Bureau of Consular Affairs has listed what it can do and what it cannot do to aid Americans. A Consular Affairs Officer can: visit you in jail after being notified of your arrest, provide you with a list of local attorneys (attorneys for which the U.S. government is not responsible for the ability or integrity of), notify family and relay requests for money (with your authorization), insure your rights under local law are maintained and that you are treated

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humanely according to internationally accepted standards. An officer cannot: demand you be released from jail; give legal advice; represent you in court or pay legal fees and/or fines with government money.

Behaving responsibly is not the only message being sent to anyone traveling to a foreign country. There are additional dangers to be aware of when traveling abroad.

Travelers should never carry a suitcase for someone they don't know and should be informed of the ~sic rules in the country they are traveling to. Knowing when to carry a passport, carrying proof of citizenship and observing traffic laws are things people should find out before traveling to another country.

Not all vacationers are seeking a wild and lawless vacation across the border.

Some are just looking for an enjoyable vacation getaway. Those people should also be warned, however. Anyone traveling outside of the United States should be aware of in-country conditions such as bombings, natural disasters and political climate of the country they plan to visit.

According to a consumer information sheet issued by the Consular Affairs Bureau, U.S. citizens are prime targets for criminals in foreign countries including Mexico. The announcement pinpoints Mexico City as · one of the most dangerous places for American tourists. Crime has skyrocketed and criminals seek out unsuspecting Americans on vacation. It also warns people against traveling in taxis. People should never get into a taxi off the street but instead should only get into taxis provided by a taxi company or by the airport. There have been reports of beatings and sexual assaults to those using a taxi. Before riding in a taxi, travelers are advised write down the taxi driver's ID number and taxi license plate number.

The information sheet also warns that police officers are currently the main perpetrators in Mexico City at this time.

Americans should be aware of their surroundings and let family members know exactly where they are at all times and someone should always know how and where to reach you. People should never carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive jewelry, as robberies are among the most common crimes against visiting Americans. Highways are another dangerous spot for foreigners, especially at night.

Criminals wait along highways for passing travelers and often rob, kidnap and murder easy targets.

Travelers can access information about any country by contacting the consulate or by calling the Bureau of Consular Affairs Office of Public Affairs at (202) 647-5225 or on their website at http://travel.state.gov.

People should al ways carry proof of citizenship. People traveling for more than 180 days in Mexico must have a passport.

The key to having a safe and enjoyable time when traveling anywhere abroad is staying informed and abiding by all foreign laws. It like the old saying, "It's better to be safe than sorry."

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couldmake this spring break great 1. Go to Tijuana for the day to shop and go dancing in the clubs at night.

2. Go to Rosarito to ride the sand dunes during the day and dance in the clubs at night.

3. Go to Ensenada to lie on the beach, shop in the town during the day and dance in the clubs at night.

4. Visit downtown San Diego to explore Seaport Village and later at night go dancing at 4th and B. 5. Join the rest of the Spring Break revealers in P a I m Springs.

6. Catch some waves and rays in Hunington Beach.

7. Watch the surfers wipe out at "The Wedge" in Newport.

8. Rent a personal watercraft, kayak or other water craft at Mission Beach.

9. Cruise Highway I and/or 101 to view the

o c e a n cliffs and V i S i t unique and hidden beaches.

10. Tour San Juan Capistrano and wait for the swallows to return to the mission.

11. Tour the museums of Balboa Park for a lazy afternoon.

12. For a wild ride go to Belmont Park to ride the "Giant Dipper" over and over and over again.

13. Feel the cool of the ice at the University Town Center skating rink and then shop or watch a movie.

14. Spend some money or just window shop at Horton Plaza.

15. Dare to bare it all on Black's Beach.

16. Dare to skinny dip; but try not to get arrested.

17. Go camping in Yosemite.

18. If Yosemite costs too much and there's no vacancies, camp . in Julian .

19. Watch the hang-gliders at Torrey Pines Glider Point and maybe try it out.

20. Watch the San Diego Padres opening day on television.

If you choose to drink.don't drive.

Compiled by Michelle Tillman

10

SPORTS

THE

TELE SCOPE

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MONDAY,

MARCH

22,

1999

PDBTB Searle bombs on Imperial Valley Anthony Saavedra Staff Writer

Palomar 's softball team finally played up to expectations against the Imperial Valley College Arabs last Wednesday .

The Lady Comets' 6-0 victory improved their record to 16-8, 4-0 in the Pacific Coast Conference. Despite the score, the Arabs played well enough defensively to win the game. "(The Arabs) came right at us," said Comet head coach Mark Eldridge. "They came to play. We hit the ball, and they caught everything. We keep pounding on it till we got something going."

Imperial Valley was able to keep the game clo se until the bottom of the fourth inning .

With Palomar leading 1-0, outfielder

Melissa Martinez led off the inning with a Comets ahead 5-0. single.

With one out, she lined a bases loaded Third baseman Shannon Searle followed doubl e to left field , scoring Sara Ferracone with a home run and Sarah Sharp. to left field that "After I get a big made the score 3hit, I tend to try to 0. do it again, and "I looked down just get way under at coach, and he my se lf," Searle was like 'stay on said. "This time I top of it and you was just thinking got it'," said on the ground, and Searle. "l knew mak e solid contact.

Shannon Searle that if the ' next I happened to get a Third baseman pitch was fat, pitch a little bit up where I want • it, and I threw my I'm just gonna hands at it." drive it. I wasn't thinking home run or anyAfter a slow start to the season, Erika thing, I was just thinking stay on top."

Koivula won her eighth straight decision by Searle continued to put on a hitting clinic pitching five scorele ss innings and striking in the fifth inning, when she put the Lady out five Arab batters.

Her performance improved her record to 9-3, and lowered her team leading ERA to 0.522 .

"Being able to practice with the catcher I think has really helped (during the streak)," said Koivula. "Good concentration out on the field , not letting anyone get to me has also helped."

Despite the victory, Eldridge still believes that there is room for improvement for the Lady Comets.

"I think we can communicate a little better with each other," said Eldridge.

"There were a couple of things that hap pened there that we could have done a little better job on, if we would have talked to each other."

The Lady Comets host Grossmont College on March 24 , and travel to Southwestern on March 26. Both games start at 3 p.m.

"I knew that if the next

pitch was fat... I was just going to drive it"

Colllet golf putting towards tough year • Freshman Spangler shoots school record, leads team in quest for conference crown • Chris McLaren Staff Writer

Th e Palom ar men 's go lf team is facing a long , tough road ahead of it this season. To be successful, the Comets will have to perform flawlessly.

"Thi s (The Pacific Coast Conference) is the strongest I've ever seen it," sa id head coach Bob Lusky when describing the competition they are up against thi s year.

Th e Comets are attacking in full force though, and have improved about ten shots each match . "If this team dedicate s itse lf, nothing will hold them back :' Lusky said.

Paul Spangler, a freshman from Arizona , ha~ been leading the team.

"He is a very steady player, " said Lusky , "and that is extremely important at this level of play. " On March I Spangler shot a school record 62 at Mesa Verde Country Club.

Travis McComb , the golf athlete of the month in February has bee n another dominating force on the links for the Comets.

Chris Shourds , Matt Lan gford , Josh Costillo and Tony Park have all contributed to Palomar 's succes s with their strong, impr ess ive play.

"They are all competitive, and want to ge t better ," said Lusky. "Last year's team was content to be wh ere they wer e, thi s year's team really wants to improv e . They have some of the best pot ential I've Saul D. Pcpis / Tlte Telescope seen in the last few seasons," Comets golfer from left to right Lu sky said.

(Christopher Collier, Chris Shourds, To be tter help the tea m and Josh Costillo). improve , coach Lu sky keeps statistics on short ga me , fair ways hit, gree ns hit , and other aspects of the game to give the play ers an idea of their weak points and what they need to work on specifically.

If the tea m continues to improv e, they will hav e a good chan ce of accom plishing the ir goa ls of winning the confer ence, go ing to the Southern California tournam ent, and hop efully , to the state championships.

Saddleback, Riverside, Santa Ana and Oran ge Coast all stand be twee n Palomar and the conference cro wn.

"H's go ing to be a real dog fight this year, " said Lus ky.

Palomar has see n the light at the end of the tunn el though when they beat defending co nfe re nce champions Riv erside. Ov erall, their rec ord is 2-2.

T he Come ts' nex t match is against Santa Ana, Saddleback and Cypress at E l Prado on March 22 at l 2 noon .

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Saul I>. Pepis / The Te/e.,cope

Brian Marcus digs the ball during the Comets loss to Long Beach City College on March 12. The Comets were defeated 15-11, 15-6, 15-10.

Men's Volleyball seeks wins down the stretch Mike Stevens Sports Editar

C(()) lMIIm T star of the week

Erika Koivula Softball

Koivula pitched a no-hitter against Chaffey College in the Gloden West Tournament on March 13. She went 5-0 with a 0.212 ERA and three shutouts, dur ing the week of March 8.

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Head Volleyball Coach Hugh Ger hardt is still wai tin g to ge t over the "h um p" he men tion ed in preseason, but it didn't happen last Wednesday when the Come ts los t in three games to Long Beac h City Co llege, 15- 11, I 56, 15- 10, Palomar is 2-3 in th e Ora nge Emp ir e Co nfere nce "Tha t was brutal ," Ge rha rdt said of the dis appo intin g loss.

"We were rea dy to take th e spoi ler role but we cou ldn 't overcome, " he said.

Gerhardts game to game p layer rotation is set at thi s poin t, and he has decided to go with Ja son Kalchik at the se tter posi tion because of hi s size .

At 6-4, Ka lchik has ad ded so me blockin g ability to Pa lomar's already intimidating mid dle.

"I've bee n go ing with Ka lchik because hav ing a 6-4 setter ou t there really help s, but Wilkinson co uld step up in a seco nd if needed," said Gerhardt.

One stro ng point for the Comets ha s been the

co ns istency of the middl e blockers.

Geo ff Co lton recently rejoined the middl e blocking sc heme after mi ssi ng ga mes du e to a n ankle injury .

Colton is the tall es t pl ayer on the team at 67, and according to Gerhardt he ha s played well all seaso n.

"O ur middl es are ge ttin g stro nger," Gerhardt sa id.

The outside hitt ers for the Palomar are also stepp ing up in recent ga mes .

Brian Mar cus and Ja so n Wan slree t hav e been defe nsive stand o uts for the Co me ts and Fres hm an Todd McFa rl and ha s bee n improvin g offe nsive ly of late.

"Our middl es and o ut sides are our workhors es," sa id Gerhardt.

"Ma rc us and Wanstree t pass and hit a lot of balls fo r us and Todd Ma cfar land has bee n hit tin g a nd blocking well."

The Co mets are still in the hunt for a playoff spo t but ha ve so me " mu st win" mat ches co ming up a nd hop e to mak e some up sets down the stretch .

The Co mets trave l to L.A . Pierce Wed nes day and hos t L.A. Har bor Fr iday. Both ga mes start at 7 p .m.

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Boxing takes credibility hit in heavyweight title match Last Sunday WBC heavyweight box ing champ Lennox Lewis fought Evander Holyfield who is the WBA and IBF champ in a bout that was highly anticipated by boxing fans everywhere.

The fight was supposed to be the first time in seven years that the heavy weight titles of the three major sanc tioning bodies would be; " united", in a winner take all situation .

This would not happen.

The fight ultimately would result in one of the biggest controversial finishes in sports history.

The challenger.

Britain' s Lewis , round after round dott ed Holyfield 's grill with his long jab s, keeping the champion in check and re sulting in Holyfield actually crouching into the fe tal position at the end of the round . saved by the bell.

Holyfield did manage to win one round. Earlier in the week he said he would knock out Lewis in the third , and that wa s the only ro und Holyfi eld came out fightin g .

After that round, Lewis dominated the remaining nine . Keep ing Holyfield at an arm s le ngth and continuing hi ~ long armed onslaught.

In the e nd , one jud ge had Lew is winning dec isiv ely, one jud ge called it a draw , only later to admit he was wrong. and th e third ; •idgc, American Euge ni2 Williams saiu that according to h er scorecard, Hol yfie ld was the winne1 res ultin g in the fight being ca lled :: draw , and no belts would sv. itch hand s and becom e unit ed .

Fight announc ers were in s hock Lew is wa s visibly distraught and lef t the ring imm ed iate ly.

Lew is, in a n interview with Jirr Rom e on XTRA Sports 690 am, wa1 still notic ea bly di stressed about the whol e thin g a nd was st ill c lue less abou1. the ba sis of the horrid dec ision.

Holyfi e ld hun g around, but when qu es ti o ned about th e fighL had no ex planation for the shocking dec is ion.

Top exec utiv es in the boxing world were also livid abou t the fight's out come and they were quick to vo ice the ir opinions.

"Lennox Lew is, regar dl es~ o f th e results, show ed that he is the authentic hea \yw e ight champion of th e world," said Jo se Sulaiman, hea d of the World Boxing Co unc il. "We lam ent thi s very unjust decision w hi c h without any doubt , affec ts th e ima ge of box ing."

Soon after the dec ision , th e presi de nt s of th e thr ee major sanc tionin g bodi es ordered a rema tc h within six month s.

Mayb e that 's what boxing promoter Don Kin g wanted when he paid off the judges.

Oops! Did r say that ?

Everyone know s that rematches of big fights arc what brings in the rca money.

Wh e th er or not King paid off William s or any jud ge, Williams shouldn ' t be allowed to judge a match be tw ee n Rock -e m Sock-e m robots let alone a maj o r heavywe ig ht titl e match.

The bottom lin e is, until Don King is excomm uni ca ted boxing will always be a sham run by ma fia type management and promot ers.

Boxing is quickly becoming th e World Wr es tlin g Federation in th e spo rt s world. On ly in wres tlin g, it 's a lot coo le r when th ey win by chea tin g .

A nd o f course, i' ll do just what the. box ing mafia wants , ass um e the suck role, and pay $50 for the re-match.