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Palomar Center numerous delays as crews from Marcotte & Hearne Builders of San Diego broke ground on the project. Palomar's governing board awarded the $3.1 million contract for the construction of the center July 15 to Marcotte & Hearne after a delay in February. Construction of the Student Center was scheduled to begin in February, but was delayed when seven companies submitted bids that exceeded the school's budget of $3 million. Because none of the contractors came within the budget, the governing board rejected all of the bids and examined the project to see where cuts could be made. The district made about $500,000 worth of changes to the center last semester without impacting the aesthetics or function of the building, said
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Mike Ellis, director of facilities. Some of the changes include changing the roof overhang, replacing glass walls with metal panels and replacing stainless steel bathroom partitions to plastic, Ellis said. The District reopened the bidding
process after the cuts were made, and Marcotte & Hearne won the bid. It was not without controversy. Competing contractor Don Adair of Swinerton Builders of San Diego accused Marcotte & Hearne of submitting an application with two dif-
ferent amounts. The bidding application for the center has two areas for the bidder to write in their bid. The first area requires a numeri■ SEE CENTER, PAGE 7
Palomar television students win Emmy By Jessica Musicar
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Two students from Palomar College's Radio and Television department received an Emmy for a series of public service announcements they created for a class project. The students, Writer/ Producer Paul Dawson and Director Keiko Nakahara received the award July 15 from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Pacific Southwest chapter, for "Eyes Connect" an eight- piece series for the Burn Institute of San Diego. This is the 15th ·Emmy awarded to RTV.
The commercials encourage audience members to look in the eyes of burn survivors so -they can see the people beneath the scars. Three burn survivors, Jazmin, Derek and Shelli, presented the message. Dawson, a retired fire marshal for the city of Vista and a member of the directors board of the Burn Institute, became inspired to cover this subject in his PSAs· after attending a camp for burn survivors made primarily for children. Nakahara and Dawson completed the project Dec.19, during the 2001 Fall semester, for
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Aramark was made after the cafeteria began losing money for the school five years ago. A $600,000 renovation to Palomar Patton said the school had been lookCollege's cafeteria will change the ing into hiring a company to run the options students have for food this year, be $13,000 for tuition, room and as the college allows an outside vendor cafeteria for the past three or four years. board for the fall semester. to handle food preparation. Under the terms of the agreement Neil is heading west for his Pat Barrett, director of food services freshman year at Arizona State at Palomar, said students will "see an with the school, Patton said Aramark University in Tempe. Another awesome new cafeteria with new equip- will pay the $600,000 for renovation of the cafeteria. Aramark will also pay $9,000 due before the semester ment and concepts." the school 5 percent of any money it starts. Remember those college Among the changes will be new types funds invested in the stock mar- of food, electronic meal cards and reno- makes above what the cafeteria made last year. ket? One is now worth $26,000, vations to the cafeteria, Barrett said. Patton said the goal for the new cafethe other about $22,000. "I canJerry Patton, vice president of fiscal services, said the decision to license the ■ SEE CAFETERIA, PAGE 5 ■ SEE SAVING, PAGE 5 preparation of food to a company called ■ SEE EMMY, PAGE 2
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ST. LOUIS - Dr. Shankar Rao thought he would be well prepared. When his two boys were toddlers, he invested nearly $40,000 for each of them for college costs years down the line. Last month, the tuition bills arrived. Nick will start his sophomore year at the University of Indiana at Bloomington.That'll
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professor Lin da Sabo's 220 RTV class. Sabo also acted as the executive producer for the PSAs. They presented the idea to the class who then selected it for production along with an hour-long talk show "9 .11 State of Emergency." The talk show also received a nomination for an Emmy, but did not wm. The class spent two-thirds of the semester putting the eight, one-minute long PSAs together, while simultaneously completing the "9.11" project. Ten to 15 classmates participated in "Eyes Connect," including Assistant Director Joey Nava, Editor Kurt T. Jordan and Production Assistant ·Cindy Rutter, who is also a burn trauma nurse. Although excited that the film received an Emmy, Jordan was happier that the series will be both accessible to the public and will make a difference. "It was done to really educate," Jordan said. The PSAs also feature voiceovers with the voice of retired instructor Rob Branch. Although the Emmy went tb the director and producer only, Dijwson ~phasized that the project was a group effort. The nomination alone surprised Dawson, but "I had a feeling when I saw how beautifully our burn· survivors were communicating, I though it might reach someone," Dawson said.
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KeikoNakahara (left) andPaulDawson (right)accepttheirEmmy July15. ThetwoPalomar students wontheawardfor theircreation of a seriesof public service announcements aspartof a television class.·
Dawson hopes the PSAs will hers of the association believe air on San Diego stations and the commercial will help the cable in this area. · .. community to understand The Burn Institute has ' what burn victims are going embraced the project and will through and the lives of these present it at the American survivors. "They are people Burn Association annual meet- just like anybody else," Aplin ing, Dawson said. said. According to Rosella Aplin, Dawson began attending Director of Communications Palomar in spring 2001. He for the Burn Institute, mem- hopes to gain technical experi-
ence in television production, which he will use to assist nonprofit associations. Many nonprofit associations don't have the money to promote their causes, Dawson said. The Pacific Southwest chapter of NATAS covers area~ from San Diego through San Luis Obispo, but does not include Los Angeles.
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Recently, there's been a bit of a fuss. A very large, noticable bit. You might have heard of it. But before I get into the "meat" of this article (which is most likely soy-based), I feel like I should do a quick recap for anybody out there who has just recently resumed brain function. Of course it has nothing to do with filling column space. On June 27, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled · that the 1954 law which put the phra1,e "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional. As anybody who has not just recently resumed brain function would expect, this set off a huge politic _al firestorm, with Michael Newdow-the Sacramento doctor who brought the suit- being portrayed as the atheist equivalent of the guy who stands on a street corner yelling that WAYNE STIYSIIL{ KITNEWSSERVICE Jesus is coming tomorrow. As anybody who has read any of my columns knows, though, I'm .not really one to address the big issues. Big issues are scary, and the last thing you folks need is another bombastic columnist bringing and others do not?" them up. What interests me is not whether the court reverses its ruling, nor whether you care The guidelines apparently were amended after some complaints to allow students with whether the court reverses its ruling, nor even religious objections to reading ·parts of the - whether Dr. Newdow is in danger of a divine smackdown. What I care about is the sort of idiotic depths Koran to write a paper explaining why they people will reach to in response to a debate like this. chose not to read the book. Immediately after the ruling, Ken Schram, of an But if you believe the claims of the lawsuit apparently large Washington ABC affiliate, sugand politically conservative pontificators who gested that Dr. Newdow was so afraid of God that have been ranting about the assignment, the he couldn't look at a dollar bill for fear of seeing "In university is not only promoting an "enemy " God We Trust," and thus he wanted to ''blow up religion at public expense but also violating God." While I generally try to point out why these students ' right to exercise thei .r own religions as they choose. things are so stupid, it would completely defeat the point of this article to do so here. Forget that the university isn't taking a The Senate took a somewhat more predictable stand on the merits of Islam , insisting that route, feeling that the correct response would be to students embrace it or suggesting that anyone pass a resolution declaring that they-and I swear convert . Forget that the university might this is a direct quote- "support the Pledge of actually be trying to stimulate inquiry, pro Allegiance. " Why this didn't make the headlines, I mote education about a culture unknown to don't know. Maybe it was overshadowed when Miss many Americans, engage in the exchange of America declared goals of "world peace" and "elimideas or promote expression , reasoning, inating hunger. " understanding and reflection. Senator Robert Byrd commented that "I hope the In other words, UNC is performing exactly Senate will waste no time in throwing this back in the function that students, their parents and the face of this stupid judge. Stupid, that's what he faxpayers of the state expect . is." I agree wholeheartedly. This judge is a stupidOf course, educators must watch for land head who should have things thrown in his face. It's mines when undertaking instruction involving a fine American tradition going back to religion because it is such a personal and Washington, who threw things at his stupid oppovolatile topic. nent when he suggested they stop wearing wigs. Sensitivity, respect and an air of openness to Perhaps the strangest response came from the dissenting views all are vital to the mix. So is a President, who not only swore to support the realization that some closed minds will stay forDeclaration of Independence; he also swore to ever shut. appoint judges who would keep anyone from But dialogue about religion in a university changing it. Of course we can expect politicians to setting shouldn't and needn't amount to indocbe corrupt, but how many actually issue statetrination. College students are mature enough ments about it? You have to respect that. to study religions for their cultural significance, My favorite argument, though, is one that I've their contribution to social and political strucheard from plain , ordinary people. Anytime sometures, their impact on history. body suggests that "under God" should be taken out, Those who treat exposure to uncomfortable these people respond, quite sensibly, "It doesn't matideas like an encounter with a flasher - not ter." Of course, what they mean by this is, "It doesonly offensive but dangerous - miss the very n't matter if those two little words are in there or essence of academic freedom. not, so DON'T YOU DARE TAKE THEM OUT." Higher education fails in its mission if it doesNow, from this sampling, it might sound like I'm n't help students learn to think and analyze, saying that idiots are entirely on one side of the weigh others ' ideas and examine their own. fence. This is not true. It's a whole yard full of Arming the next generation of adults with loonies . There's only one side on the defensive on the ability to sort through a cacophony of ideas this particular issue . and make informed decisions about what to Like I said before, I'm not saying anything about keep and what to reject will prepare them for whether or not this decision should stick. I'm sure citizenship and enable them to better underyou can make your own political decisions. All I'm stand and defend American values. saying is, if you ever get elected to office, please try There's nothing blissful about ignorance - and to do something smart. it's foolish to impede the pursuit of knowledge.
One word to parents who may be sending their youngsters off to college: "ideas." They're lurking everywhere . Your children may be introduced to ideas at unexpected moments , from unforeseen sources . These ideas may be exotic, unvarnished, disturbing, comforting, unexpected, enticing, repugnant, confounding, outlandish. And that's just the ones bandied about by their friends. If you're getting your money's worth , the school will challenge your child to defend his opinions , explain her beliefs, contrast ideas both familiar and foreign. In other words , to think. Togrow - emotionally, intellectually and socially. Toprepare to meet, greet and engage in the process of being a contributing member of society. That's a university's job. But it apparently scares some folks so silly that they'll sue to prevent a school from doing it. Thus comes James Yacovelli, et al. v. James Moeser, et al., in which lawyers from the American Family Association Center for Law & Policy claim that the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is "indoctrinating students in the religion of Islam" by assigning incoming freshmen to read, write about and discuss a book on the Koran. The UNC summer reading program requires new undergraduates each year to read a specified . book, write a one-page response to it and take part in two-hour noncredit seminars, which have been scheduled for next week. This year, the featured text is "Approaching the Koran: The Early Revelations" by Michael Sells, a comparative religion professor. The book was chosen for its current relevance - and, judging from the explanation and discussion questions on the UNC Web site, not as a brainwashing tool. The study questions include the following: ''What did you really kn0w about the Koran before reading this book?" "How important are images, metaphors, symbols and figures of speech in the language of the Koran?" "What are the main human and personal virtues and vices or flaws that these readings emphasize?" "Are there p:roblems or benefits from discussing a religious text in a group when some group members share that religious tradition
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of "Massacre at Central H1gh," and "Carrie," which were both much more entertaining than anything I've seen at the multiplex in ages. The films are shown in the museum's new Joan & Irwin Jacobs Theatre, which is a bit small compared to most theatres, but it makes for a more cozy and intimate viewing experienc.e. Before each film, a representative of MoPA gives a short lecture on the movie, giving the audience little tidbits on everything from production to distribution. These lectures are very interesting to movie junkies like myself, but if you've never seen the movie in question these , little lectures can ruin the
film. This happened to a friend of mine who had never seen "Carrie," and after listening to the lecture he knew the whole movie before it even started. So if you don't want any surprises spoiled for you it might be best to arrive a little late, but not too late, because there are also little treats before each film. Each movie has it's own short reel prior to show time, ranging from post war news reels to 1950's educational films. The reel played before "'Carrie" was a vintage 1950's short on menstruation that was both hilarious and disturbing at the same time. If you're tired of what
mainstream Hollywood has to offer you, I'd suggest a trip to Balboa Park's Museum of Photographic Art; you'll have more fun and it's incredibly cheaper than the average movie. The price of admission for a double feature is $7.00, and if you're student the price is knocked down to $6.50, so none of you have an excuse not to go. Next to art houses like Landmark Cinema, "The Revenge of the Long Cult Summer" is the best location in San Diego to see cutting edge film, so you best get down there before it's all over. For more info on "The Long Cult Summer" call: 619-238-7559 or visit the website at www.mopa.org for showtimes.
Auditions for the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, Harvey by Mary Chase, are scheduled at Palomar College on August 28th and 29th. Open auditions are August 28th at 7 p.m. in the Howard Brubeck Theatre on the Palomar campus at 1140 West Mission Road in San Marcos. Callbacks are scheduled for Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. The play has roles for six women and sfx men ranging in age from 20 to 60. Actors are asked to prepare a one to twominute monologue and bring a recent photo to the audition. Perusal scr.ipts are available · at the Howard Brubeck Theatre Box Office. For scripts and information, call the box office at 760-7441150, ext. 2453
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Curious, in a sick sort of way, about the year's worst comedy? Hold your nose and slog through the backwash of "The Adventures of Pluto Nash," starring Eddie Murphy and Rosario Dawson. This new/old lampoon which does for sci-fi what "Hudson Hawk" did for espionage comes with what must be a record number of buyerbeware warnings, including: A release that was delayed by more than a year. A title reminiscent of "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane" and "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins." Rumors of wretched pre-
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view screenings. An advertising campaign that's a lame play on the original "Alien" tag line: "In space everyone can hear you laugh!" No screenings for critics in the hopes that the
offending studio (Warner Bros.) might draw weekend business before the word gets out. A star who refuses to do any pre-opening interviews on behalf of the film. A script that's a half-
witted hybrid of romantic comedies ("Heart "Casablanca" (Murphy is a and Souls," "Speechless"). A supporting cast that nightclub owner with a criminal past) and "Total includes half of Recall" (the setting is a . Hollywood's favorite lugs and thugs, starting with domed lunar town). Miniatures and "weight- Burt Young and including Pantoliano, Luis less" wire effects that are Joe Guzman, Peter Boyle and less impressive than those in George Pal's James Rebhorn. The Amazonian Pam "Destination Moon," Grier cast as a say it ain't released in 1950. Murphy's fretful Alec Baldwin doing an so! uncredited cameo as a mama, Flura. John Cleese in a very Mafia crime boss. Randy Quaid in sharkunfunny bit lifted from "Total Recall" (remember skin suit and prosthetic chompers, playing a robot the robotic Johnnycab?). Warner Bros. flogging bodyguard who sounds its parent company, with like Liberace. Ron Underwood in the AOL product placements. Murphy glumly playing director's chair. Underwood began with straight man to his cloned promise ("City Slickers") double, who ends up but has since specialized upstaging himself. And, in bad remakes ("Mighty finally Zero-gravity PortaJoe Young") and worse Potty jokes.
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cal figure and the second area is for a spelled out version of the bid. According to Ellis, Marcotte & Hearne's application had a figure of $3.1, but failed to complete spelling out the figure and only wrote "three million." Swinerton argued that Marcotte & Hearne turned in an application with two different amounts, however , Bill Hearne of Marcotte & Hearne, contacted the governing board through a phone call and email to clarify that they intended to bid $3.1 million, not "three million." Although Swinerton argued that the application had two different amounts , Palomar College's governing board accepted Marcotte & Hearne 's rationale as an irregularity and waived it, Ellis said. Swinerton submitted a bid of $3.23 million for the project and a third bidder, Richard and Richard Construction of
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Oceanside, submitted a bid of $3.3 million. As a result of the confusion with Marcotte & Hearne's application, the governing board changed the bid forms so future ' contractors don't have to spell out the figure in addi~ tion to writing it out numerically, Ellis said. · The new Student Center, which will be a two-story building consisting of a new student dining area, a 40-station computer lab, a TV lounge and various offices is expected to be complete by the first part of March, Ellis said . "We are trying to expedite and help them to get it done, if not early, at least on time," Ellis said . T-he main source of funding for the project comes from the Student Center fee, which only applies to students enrolled in classes on the main campus . For several semesters now, Palomar has collected $1 per
unit, per student (to a maximum of $10 per student each year,) said Bruce Bishop, director of student affairs. So far, the Student Center fee has generated just over half a million dollars , Bishop said. The district plans to take out a 30-year loan to cover the rest of the project cost. It will be paid off by the Student Center fee applied in upcoming semesters. The money generated from the student activities sticker, which acts as a student "entertainment card" for services provided by the school, will be used to offset the ongoing cost of the center, Bishop said . The money will be used to maintain utilities, provide staffing and provide the technical support and up-keeping of the new computer lab. Money from the bookstore will also be used to help maintain the center , Bishop said .
l1nov11tion1 iner,1111 1111d1nt porkinf The San Marcos campus spent the summer undergoing a major facilities renovation, resulting in a minor facelift. Parking lots 1 and 2 have undergone renovation, result ing in 163 new handicap, visitor and staff parking places. In turn, lot 15 will no longer be visitor parking, but will now be 'available for students, said director of facilities,Mike Ellis. Architects and engineers will be looking at all of the parking lots on campus to see if any further changes, beneficial to students, can be made, Ellis said. Palomar College officials are also looking at painting the exterior of all the buildings on campus, Ellis said. Painting of the theater, student services building and the
men's l-0,ckerroom were all completed over the summer. The S-building is currently being painted as well. A contract is currently out to repaint the rest of the buildings, Ellis said. All of the classroomsare scheduledto be re-painted apd re-carpeted. All of the renovation will take place at night and over the weekends to prevent the disruption of classes, Ellis said. The projects are expected to be complete within nine months, he added. Other projects that were completed over the summer consist of re-landscaping around the STAA Building, the replacement of some sidewalks and the installment of new roofs, gutters and down spouts on both the B and E Buildings.
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plined. Interestingly enough, the exact opposite is true. · The principle philosophy of a player's coach is 'Take care of the players and the players will take care of you.' For this to work, a coach must create an athletic atmosphere with a high level ofrespect for each other and responsibility to each other. This demands discipline. The drill instructor days of driving players into the ground physically, mentally and emotionally are quickly becoming obsolete coaching tactics. "I try to avoid yelling as much as possible . I know when I was a player, if a coach started yelling and screaming it went in one - ear and out the other," said Early. "I think that if you pull a player off to the side, tell him what he did wrong, tell him what he needs to do to get better in a manner that is non-threatening, he is going to be more receptive. That has been my approach since I started here and I think it works pretty well." Early said that he makes every effort to be honest and straight forward with his student athletes because that is exactly what he expects of them. Basically, it is the golden rule as it applies to
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"When coach Early talks to you he makes you feel like you are the most important thing to him at JOEEIILY t h a t moment. He extends us a lot of respect. He cares about every aspect of our life and does whatever he can to help us do well," said defensive tack-
·le Chris Pino. ".I have played here. I have coached here for a long time. I have a vested interest in this program and my student athletes," said Early "That's really why we are here, is to give them every opportunity to succeed. Wins and losses are going to take care of themselves." In the eyes of his players, Early has already registered a win in the most important column for a coach. The respect column.
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