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The Associated Student Government elections have been postponed until the 2005-2006 school year, as part of a drastic overhaul of the way Palomar students elect their representatives. This overhaul will also dramatically change the composition of the student government by eliminating four vice president positions, rendering them mere senators. Under the newly passed ASG election code, the previous semi-annual election dates of October and May have been

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scrapped. Instead, one annual election will be held the first two weeks of December. Unlike previous elections, students no longer have the opportunity to elect senators. "Now we elect a president and execu-

tive vice president only," said ASG President Paul Charas. Under the new code senators will be appointed from a list of applicants. The ASG president and executive vice president terms under the new election code will be from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 instead of running from May to May. Senator terms will begin on the day of appointment and end Dec. 31 of the same year. Charas said he believes this new election date will allow ASG to form its agenda sooner in the school year. "It would be better to have elections in December," Charas said, "Because

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you can have your retreat the week before school starts." The ASG retreat is where students learn the in-and-outs of student governance and according to Charas, "get ideas on what we want to accomplish that year, that semester." Charas also said it gives the ASG an opportunity to start off on the same track. One ofthe biggest problems with previous elections, said Charas, has been lack of student interest. Virtually nonexistent voting; combined with a drought of candidates has allowed sen-

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Students taking classes at Palomar's Escondido center may notice the shopping center is empty of stores. That's because the college kicked the merchants out. Late last year, the college notified tenants they had seven months to vacate the premises. Tenants began moving out this spring. The college leased space at the site, located inside a mall at 1951 E Valley Parkway, until1994, when, with the help of a tax exempt, municipal bond, it purchased the mall and became landlord. From the time the college leased space until it became the property owner, sev-

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The 5-Star Market is the last remaining business at the Escondido Campus, all other tenants were

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ESCONDIDO, PAGE 2 forced to move by Ocl L Most have already moved oul The market will also be moving in July 2005.

Palomar offers students campus e-mail address • N1w 11111m

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Keeping with the "Get Online, Not In Line" initiative that took enrollment onto the internet, Palomar College has launched a new student email system. Starting this semester, correspondence with Palomar will take place through this system. This includes announcements

about course additions and cancellations, deadlines, registration dates, grades, and financial aid. Herman Lee, Director of Enrollment Services, estimates that the system could save Palomar over $30,000 per year in postage alone. "Each time we do a United States Postal Service mailing to students, at least 25 percent are returned for bad addresses," he said. "Students have not been updating their street addresses, so it has been costly to the college to pay for returned mail, as well as outgoing postage."

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Students check their e-mail in the Palomar Library. Palomar is now offering students personal campus e-mail addresses.

The College Governing Board heard arguments for renaming the campus library at the Sept. 14 meeting. A group led by former professor, Pat Archer, stated their case to the board to recognize to the late Esther Nesbin. Nesbin and husband Max have been devoted contributors to Palomar College and the library for many years. Mr. Nesbin recalled his wife's love for educating students, which began when she bought the first book for the library in Vista. Also representing the cause was first ASG president Ron Kinney and longtime supporter, Edna Palmer. Palmer was responsible for renovations to the arboretum and the clock tower, which stands near the entrance of the college. Although the college is planning to construct a new library and learning center by 2009, the group of supporters would like to see Nesbin recognized now. They hope to see Nesbin memorialized at the current library and then carried over to the new facility. The current name, Putnam, in honor of a former college president, was originally dedicated to a different building then moved to the library following its completion. Board members were receptive to the idea, but cautious. There was consensus that procedure must be followed and the Facility Review Committee must first hear the issue so that any opposition can be addressed. The board is optimistic the issue will be on the October agenda. In other business, the board is exploring starting a dental hygienist training program. The dental field has become very popular across college campuses. Salaries can range between $40-$45 per hour. Several trustees support the idea, but Board president Ralph Jansen said, "We can't afford it." • SEE MEETI.~G, PAGE 2

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