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Maria Miller ~left), a Palomar College counselor, and Elaine Armstrong, a media specialist in Academic Technology show off their collection of stuffed ammals, which they collected for the tsunami-ravaged children of Thailand. About 1,000 stuffed animal~ were collected.

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Former Palomar student Sasha Bilar will deliver about 1,000 stuffed animals to orphans traumatized by the tsunami in Thailand. She said she hopes the toys will act as an icebreaker and allow her to interview the children. Bilar, raised in Thailand, leaves for the devastated nation March 27 with friend and former dean of counseling Judy Eberhart. They

plan to drive through areas of Thailand that were hardest hit by the tsunami and have received the least amount of aid. During the trip, they will give the stuffed animals to orphans on the street, in hospitals and in schools. Bilar will use her interviews with the orphans to create a profile on each child. She will compile a database of the profiles on her Web site, celestialvillage.com, so

that people can sponsor the children for basic needs. "I would really like to help them with food and education," she said. Bilar and Eberhart coordinated the collection of the stuffed animals with the help of friends Elaine Armstrong and Maria Miller. "It's amazing how many people wanted to help," Armstrong said. "It was touching." Armstrong said she is not sure how Bilar and Eberhart will get all of the stuffed animals to Thailand, because they collected more than they originally expect• SEE THAILAND, PAGE 2

More than $4,000 that the student government took from three campus groups last fall and placed into a spP.I'ial rGscrve fund remains unclaimed. The money was originally part of a speech team budget that was cut in halffrom, $8,000 to $4,000, during an Associated Student Government meeting Aug. 19. Another $300 comes from both dance and drama budgets, which were cut by $150 each . . The $4,300 came from a larger pool of $35,000 giVen to the ASG by the governing board to disperse among seven instructional programs, traditionally known as the "sacred cows" in the ASG • SEE RESERVE

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Fashion Department plans spring break trip to New York By Thomas May TilE TELESCOPE

Seventeen fashion students are heading to New York City for spring break. "New York is the fashion capital of the United States," said fashion instructor Rita Campa-Griggs, who will accompany the students on the trip. ''The fashion trends that become widespread throughout the United States usually begin in New York." Campa-Griggs said New York usually picks up trends from Paris first, which is considered the fashion capital of the world. The trip which runs march 19-26, let's students • SEE FASHION, PAGE 11

Political club seeks balance on campus By Thomas May TilE TELESCOPE

Since its founding m October 2004, the Palomar College Republican Club has helped to bring conservative balance to the liberal college atmosphere, said founder and president Jonah Baker. "Right before the election, I thought there was a lot of liberal bias toward our current president," Baker said. "I decided to start this club to

try and get the message out that George W. Bush isn't a bad guy, and that he's doing a lot of great things with this country and Iraq." Before the Republicans, there were no political clubs on campus, Baker said. "We actually started our club before the Democrats did," Baker said. "Somebody saw our table on campus and decided that the Democrats should have their own club, too. I think free

speech is very important, and I'm glad that both parties have their own clubs on campus." The club has participated in a variety of activities, including helping to campaign for 78th District Assemblywoman Shirley Horton before last November's election. "A few members and I did a precinct walk, and went door to door trying to help get her message out," Baker said.

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ed. "We're going to try and shrink them down by sucking the air out and packing them into suitcases and carry-on luggage," she said. "We'll probably have to ship the rest." Bilar said she understands what it means to have few or no personal possessions, as well as the importance one toy can have for a child. "I grew up in Thailand," Bilar said, "and when I was a kid I learned about being poor. I was poor." Bilar said she collected stuffed animals because she wanted to do something for the orphans without another organization delaying the process. She did not think people would feel comfortable giving her money since not everyone knew her. Bilar said stuffed animals seemed like something that people would feel comfortable giving and would also help the orphans. Bilar said she thinks the stuffed animals will help the orphans by letting them know that some people care about their well-being. She said she hopes this knowledge encour-

ages them to go to an organization providing relief aid and ask for help. "For children, sometimes you get so traumatized that you don't even know what to do," Bilar said. "They (the children) can have a friend to be with them during the nightmares."

Bilar has mostly relied on information from friends in the areas she will be visiting in Thailand to find out where her help will be needed the most. It has sometimes been hard for Bilar to get the information she needs, because many of the technological resources in the

area were destroyed by the tsunami. "It's hard to get information and communication from people there because the Internet, e-mail and phones are down," Bilar said. "My heart really pulls for these people."

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Elaine Armstrong's office was taken over by hundreds of stuffed animals that were donated by college employees, students.

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Student competes at Fashion Symposium tom corset bodice. He uses spandex to perfectly fit the form without needing individual measurements. He is still creating his Web site, but said he thinks that the best way for him to sell is on the Internet. Beaver said he wants to get one person interested, and then the word will spread who made their costume. Beaver said he wants the Web site to offer quality, but not have it boast about the low prices. "When I was a dancer, there was always someone that couldn't spend a couple thousand dollars on a costume. I want to start by marketing to those people and make them look good without spending a lot of money. It's going to look custom made, but for half the price," Beaver said. He said his inspiration comes from the need for decency in ballroom dresses and wants to bring a simple class back to the industry. A revealing costume distracts the audience away from the dancing when the attention needs to be placed on the dancer's feet and body movement, Beaver said. The dresses in the ballroom industry need to be toned down, Beaver said. He searches countless Web sites and magazines on ballroom dancing to see what is currently being designed, and then simplifies those looks. He is only designing ballroom dresses now, but said he plans on expanding to other types of dance. He said he could shorten a ballroom costume and easily make it into an ice-skating costume. "The range outside of ballroom is huge. I'm going to use the stretch fabric wherever it will work and it looks like it's working everywhere. That's golden, being able to work with that type of fabric," Beaver said. Beaver is currently designing for the Palomar spring fashion show debuting on May 8. He is going to present an orange and red leopard print bodysuit paired with a flame-colored silk flamingo practice skirt. He said these designs are going the opposite direction of a subdued look.

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A Palomar College student and a former ballroom dancer turned designer is a finalist for the Fashion Symposium in Los Angeles. Ron Beaver is competing in the evening-gown division against 25 other students at the March 12 Community College Fashion Symposium. His will display his design to the judges in a fashion show setting. Beaver said he wants to show off the success of the fashion department with a win. "We need to take 1st, 2nd, or 3rd just to put our fashion department on the map," Beaver said. Last year, Beaver received 4th place, and an honorable mention, but said he is geared up to win this year. Los Angeles and Orange County are tough competition, Beaver said. "It's because of my sewing that I'm able to compete against them," Beaver said. Beaver has been sewing since his teenage years, but he pursued other careers before designing. Beaver became a hairstylist after ballroom dancing competitively for many years. He has not danced for 10 years, but said he is still passionate about the dance community. Now, at 50 years old he is starting a new career in fashion and staying involved with what he loves dance. COURTESY PHOTO "I used to make costumes for my partner when we were doing shows together, Fashion student Aja Wood models a Ron Beavers evening gown. Beaver is afinalist with 25 other community college students who will be competing at the Community College Fashion Symposium March 12 in Los Angeles. but I never made anything as intense as these," Beaver said. Beaver is a part-time student com- tals on the dress. Beaver said. "I've kept at it and kept at pleting his third year at Palomar. He is The dress was worked on outside of it. And guess what? I've succeeded." attending Palomar to receive advanced class intermittently and took two weeks Beaver wants to make ready-to-wear training by majoring in fashion design- to complete, he said. ballroom costumes to be sold online. technical. He said he wants the Fashion "Ready to wear, off the rack and ready He learned the difficult Department to receive to go," Beaver said. That means the trade of sewing elastic matesome well-earned recog- dress will be available in women's increrial, which is crucial to his 'We need to ftlke Ist, nition. mental sizes. Beaver said what makes designs. The bodice of the lnd, or Jtd just to put "I'm re-careering and his design unique is that ballroom dress he is entering in the ourltlshion dep~~l'llllllll these teachers have dresses are normally made with a cuscompetition is spandex, and helped. They've allowed he said he didn't have a clue on the map.'' me to make it through how to sew that fabric before - Ron Beaver their course and focus taking a pattern making FASHION STUDENT my attention on what I class. want to do," Beaver said. Beaver's design is made "I've walked through Preschool substitute programs out of spandex and chiffon, with 2,500 the door and driven every teacher in rhinestones glued on one by one. There this department crazy, because this is need aids & teachers! are about $150 worth of swarovski crys- all I talk about, doing these dresses,"

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moments before a woman rushed in, out of breath, and flew into one of the stalls. She was panting, probably rushing during a short break between classes. When she was done, I heard the door to the restroom slam behind her. What troubled me is that she didn't wash her hands. The setting again returned to quiet until a second woman came in, also in haste. She entered the stall next to me and I heard her start clicking away on her mobile phone, sending a text message. She felt the need to orate the text. In this situation, there was no scandal - just a general, congenial message. The fun started when she decided not only to whisper about her text, but also to vocalize her bowel troubles. Now, I'm no prude. Everyone has waste, and everyone occasionally has issues with the process. But I don't feel the need to announce it. My face turned seven shades of purple as I desperately tried not to laugh. I lost it when she started again, this time accompanied by exclamations like, "Oh, God!" and ''Wow!" The experience was topped when she, too, fled the restroom without washing her hands. I make it a practice to wash my hands pretty frequently and especially after using the toilet. I would think that particularly horrendous bowel movements might even motivate you to do an even more meticulous job at scrubbing your hands clean. The National Center for Infectious Diseases says hand-washing is the No. 1 way to prevent blood-home infections. I don't want to fear death every time I grab the door handle. While these are just two of the most extreme examples of poor etiquette, I do hear people answer their mobile phone, and carry on like they're in their own universe in the bathroom all the time. I don't think it's too much to ask by saying hold off on the calls, the commentary and poor hygiene. If I want to be shocked or risk death, I'll go skydiving.

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Gazing at his audience in Washington, Vice President Cheney welcomed the "many young folks who will be the conservative leaders of tomorrow." Among those attending the annual Conservative Political Action Conference were about 2,000 college students. The conference displayed the impressive gains Heroic victimhood that the conservative movement has made on college inside 11 hostile culture campuses. That's healthy for h11s been one of the the national political dialogue. 11nim11ting forces of Progressive groups such as the conserv11tive College Democrats of America movement. have long been a political force , with annual conferences and grassroots organizing. While conservatism has been growing among college students for a decade or more , many of those students still report feeling isolated and excluded on their campuses. That is a common theme for conservatives, even as they seize more and more of the levers of power in the land: "They" are against us; "they" persecute us and despise our values. This sense of heroic victimhood inside a hostile culture has long been one of the animating forces of the conservative movement. It's useful, so it endures, despite the movement's recent electoral triumphs . For recent Penn State graduate Peter "Toby" Eberhart of Lansdowne, Pa., the event "served as reinforcement." Said Frank Luna Jr., a senior at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey: "It's weird to see so many young people who think the same way. You're sheltered from it on campus." It might shock Democrats to learn that some of these students don't see President Bush as a true conservative. "As far as his deal with immigration and education, a lot of people think he's not conservative enough," said Steve Sterner ofYardley, a senior at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. Brian Swank, a junior at Kutztown, said he doesn't think Bush's plan for private accounts in Social Security goes far enough. "I honestly don't believe we should h ave Social Security," Swank said. "I believe everybody should save up for their own retirement." Anyone who disagrees with such views had better recognize that the students who hold them are a political force to be reckoned with. Karl Rove, the president's top political adviser, made that clear when he urged the students at CPAC to volunteer for the re-election push of Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa. If you don't have a tight race in your state, "make your reservations right now for a Motel 6 ... in Pennsylvania," Rove said, " and help this good man get re-elected. He is going t o be a target." Apparently, those "trial run" polls that give state Treasurer Bob Casey Jr. a slight lead over Santorum have gotten Rove's attention. The students gave Santorum's speech three st anding ovations. So don't be surprised if you see them soon at a GOP rally near you.

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Change needed to save Social Security â&#x20AC;˘ New Bush pl11n is the best option for eo/lege students It's funny to see how different this country is from eight years ago. Back when Bill Clinton was in office, the Democrats were fat and happy, Republicans were bitter, and the president was warning us about Social Security running out. Today, the political climate is just the opposite: A Republican 0 president is warning i! us that the end of Social Security is near while the bitter Democrats pout in denial. President George W. Bush has made Social Security reform one of his top priorities for his second term. He and his administration have explained that, if nothing is done, Social Security will go bankrupt by 2052. Bush's proposal would change the current system to allow people to invest their retirement funds into privatized accounts. The fact that something is being done should be good news to people, especially college students. Under the current system, today's college students would not receive the benefits that they are entitled to by the time they reach retirement. But some Democrats, instead of simply disagreeing with Bush's proposed methods of solving the Social Security problem, are denying that a problem even exists. Liberal columnist Paul Krugman of The New York Times told "Rolling Stone" Magazine that not only is Social Security not in trouble , but the only reason Bush wants to get rid of it is because it works. "If you really dislike the notion that the government provides a safety net for the poor, then Social Security is the prime target," Krugman wrote. "It's been highly successful and it's extremely popular - and so, therefore, it must go~ " Basically, Krugman thinks the hidden motivation of President Bush's plan is to destroy Social Security

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because it is a popular governmental brought attention to the problem during the Clinton years, when President institution. Because the call for less government Clinton actually proposed investing a in people's lives has always been a sta- portion of payroll taxes into the stock ple of the Republican Party, they can- market. not allow something like that to go on Clinton agreed that Social Security any longer. needs reform in order to be saved. It's one thing to suggest that Bush The Bush plan is similar, combining has taken the wrong approach toward the investment in a combination of saving Social Security, but to say his stocks and bonds, eligible for a higher true intentions are to destroy it is an return. asinine and paranoid theory. The Democrats in Congress who The price of doing nothagree that there is a crisis are quick to ing is much more costly Under the current than Bush's plan. criticize the Bush Specifically, the fund run- system, tod11y's eo/lege plan, but still haven't ning empty is what the students will not receive produced a better Bush Administration is alternative to privathe benefits they11re trying to prevent. tization. Ifthe fund does run empty entitled to. Critics argue the in 2052, as projected, the cost to reform the only way to preserve Social Security at system will be extremely expensive. In that time will be to either raise taxes or the short term, this is true. cut benefits drastically. However, looking further into the Both scenarios would not be pleasant future, it could cost a lot more to save for anyone, Republican or Democrat. the system. It shouldn't be forgotten that So far, there have only been four Democrats were the ones who first alternatives to privatization: raising

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taxes, cutting benefits, governmentcontrolled investing or doing nothing at all. While privatization is untested, the consequences to these options are already known. The government would have to hike taxes to a ridiculous level. Cutting benefits as necessary could cause Social Security to be reduced to an almost useless state. Thus, allowing the government to invest the money into Wall Street would encourage corruption. While doing nothing brings on an inevitable and massive tax increase or cut in benefits. Until a better solution is put forth, support for this plan had better be widespread. Democratic lawmakers need to put politics aside and realize that it is the best thing for future generations of retirees to reform Social Security in this manner. It might seem scary at first, but the thought of not receiving Social Security benefits is much more frightening .

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Student government plays active role for students Imagine my delight when I opened today's edition of The Telescope to find yet another of Donnie Boyle's opinion pieces lambasting our Associated Student Government. Allow me to first say that I fully respect and admire the right of journalists to express their opinions in a free, un-inhibited manner; however, I must dissent with your viewpoint that we do not properly represent the students of Palomar College. Furthermore, I must admonish you to have a sense of journalistic integrity when it comes to researching facts for your opinion pieces. We as members of the currently-sitting ASG have been more proactive about assisting the livelihood and welfare of students at Palomar College than any other ASG I can recall in my years here as a student. We have successfully started the process to investigate improvements to student life at the Escondido Center; we have also done much to increase the number of classes offered in English 100 over the past two semesters. Members of the current board have shown a higher

level of participation and engagement, thanks in part to their ability to look beyond the stiff formality of rules and regulations. We could sit in meeting, dressed in suits, ties and business apparel, and speak to one another in the Queen's English; however, we choose to have a more casual, but no less serious, manner to our meetings and to our dealings with one another. As for fact-checking, you would no doubt be surprised to discover that I tendered an e-mail on the date of the first SPC meeting of this semester, Feb. 1, to all members of that same committee, stating that until such time as the regulations regarding classified employee participation were solidified, I would not be able to participate on that committee, effective immediately. I have recently received word from my supervisor that my participation is perfectly all right, provided I make up the missed hours from my regularly scheduled work time elsewhere in the day. It would do well for you to research such things before you make blanket accusations. Certainly, I was not present at those meetings, but everyone who

needed to know about the matter was well-aware. It would be wonderful if more people were to show up to meetings, particularly members of the student body not otherwise associated with your publication, in order to give a more balanced view of how students here perceive the ASG. Until that happy day comes, however, we will continue to operate in the same manner and with the same level of interest and engagement that we have demonstrated throughout this school year - it's a pity that you and your fellows cannot see the forest but for the trees. This letter does not represent the opinions of the Associated Student Government of Palomar College, but rather that of an individual. -

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On a large screen at the back of the stage, the city of London is at war. Center stage, a soldier's family waits for news. Just out of sight, a full band plays. This is just the beginning of the rock opera "Tommy," which opened at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on March 4. The musical was inspired by the popular British rock band The Who. Tommy was written for the theater by band-member Pete Townshend. "Tommy" tells the story of a troubled boy born in England at the close of World War II. Mter witnessing a murder in his house, Tommy becomes catatonic and is abused by members of his less than normal family. As he grows up through the 1950s and '60s, Tommy's parents try to heal him using various techniques or "miracle cures," but he shows no sign of recovery until he finds freedom in his uncanny talent for playing pinball. "'l'ommy" includes hit songs made famous by The Who and Elton John, like "Amazing Journey," "See Me, Feel Me," "Sensation," "I'm Free" and "Pinball Wizard." It's a unique theatrical event. It is an opera in the true sense because the dialogue is all sung.

"'Tommy' is a bridge between the old, respected and beloved traditions of music theater and the relatively new and experimental world of rock-and-roll," Townshend said. The lead role in Palomar's production of the play is coincidentally named Tom Zohar. Fellow cast members refer to him as Tommy, perhaps to keep him focused on the performance. Zohar said his parents loved The Who as well as ''Tommy'' so he's been familiar with it since early childhood. When he discovered that Palomar was going to put on the musical, he immediately decided to audition, he said. Tom has performed in a number of shows here at Palomar, most recently, "Book of Days." He made his professional debut recently at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in a theatrical adaptation of Chaim Potok's novel "The Chosen." In addition to his acting and singing talents, Zohar has also composed original music at Palomar. Zohar is working to become a full-time professional actor. "I'm auditioning everywhere to get experience," Zohar said. He said he loves both the acting and singing aspects of theater. The cast of "Tommy" is

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The cast of 'Tommy' dances and sings a group number (above) and Tom Zohar plays Tommy (below) at the dress rehearsal on March 1. The rock-opera was originally written in 1969.

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very excited about the upcoming play. "They're great. No matter what happens, everyone will do their best - they're insane," Zohar said. Nothing could better describe the actors and crew of ''Tommy." They are passionate and funloving.

At a rehearsal, the atmosphere backstage was one of excitement. One person would say a word or phrase and then a group would begin a song and dance routine. Immediately before they began, they stood on stage and discussed for 20 minutes how much they appreciated

working with each other. Also performing is Garney Johnson. This is Johnson's fifth show at Palomar and his first in four years. He is playing the part of Captain Walker, Tommy's father. Krysti Litt is playing the part of Thmmy's mother in her first lead role at Palomar.

'Thief' steals readers' interest with short stories By Katy Goodwin

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"An Honest Thief' is an unusual book. The characters are outspoken about their outlooks on life, be it sexually, politically, or morally. The people may not be people we like or even want to sit next to on a bus - but they are real. This book is a collection of three short stories: "An Honest Thief," "Killing Jim" and ''The Day it Rained Fish," all by Robert Kahn. Kahn is a former Palomar journalism professor. He was also an editor at the North County Times. The first two novellas are very different stories, but the main characters have similar characteristics. All are bluntly honest, even about the most embarrassing details of their lives. They don't share their real names, instead giving pseudonyms or no names at all. The lack of names gives the reader a feeling of distrust, which may be why it's difficult to connect to these characters. The main characters in these two stories run conversational narratives with the reader, asking questions and defending their actions and personality defects. The tones of these characters show an immense range of emotions, from sarcastic nonchalance to an almost pleading attitude - not exactly trying to gain sympathy, but to invoke under-

having an affair with a woman standing and accept;;;;:~~~bi:-b:n:amed Sheila who ance from the reader. 'l wants her partner-inThe first story is crime to kill about a man called "Bob" who is a her hussober alcoholic. He band. steals for a living. As in "An Bob talks directHonest Thief , " ly to the reader, "Killing Jim" is asking them told from the questions and rambling on in first person and is very defensive many direcand conversationtions about al. The main charhis life and acters in the first his feelings. He's not two versions of "Killing Jim" are all that likeable: Bob steals your stuff, he has promisboth sex addicts and cuous sex with random partners, and like to use vulgar lanhe seems to hate himself. It's easy to guage to describe their dislike people who don't like themactions. "Killing Jim" is far more interestselves. ing than "An Honest Thief," because It is hard to enjoy a story where the main character is so selfish and the characters, although morally unforgiving. It's also a hard story to reprehensible, are more real - they follow because we get Bob's steady have jobs, families and lives that are stream of consciousness: disjointed more within the realm of believabilithoughts with a lot of jumping ty. They feel remorse for their around. "An Honest Thief' is not the actions. What can be said for a man best story in this book by far. or woman who cheats on a spouse? The next novella is called "Killing The characters try to justify it to you Jim." This story is broken up into - I don't buy it, but maybe you will. three parts. Each part has the same The style uses a more linear stoopening scenario but different outryline - not too much jumping comes. The recurring theme in each around - which makes is easier part is that the main character is and more entertaining to read. Of

the three novellas, "Killing Jim" was pretty good, but not the best. The last story, titled ''The Day it Rained Fish," has a completely different tone and style from the first two. It centers on a man in his early 20s named Wendell who had a difficult childhood due to his mixed race. It's full of rich details. The reader can feel the pain of the calluses on Wendell's hands, or breathe the fragrant smell of freshly cooked tortillas. Unlike the other stories, the main character Wendell is a more likeable character. He's had a hard life, but doesn't allow that to get in his way of achieving his goals in life. He makes it on his own with little help from anyone and even finds love. "The Day it Rained Fish" is more hopeful and uplifting than the other two stories. It is told in third-person narrative and allows us to see into other character's thoughts as a result. The third person narrative is very important because it allows us to see how Sandra, his lover and friend feels as well as Wendell himself. Of the three novellas, "The Day it Rained Fish" is the best story. It expresses Kahn's talent in both descriptive writing and an empathetic voice without making the reader feel sorry for the character. This story should have been put in the front of the book- it is one that more people will find easiest to read and most entertaining.

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JAZZIN IT UP • B11ss plllyer puts unique spin on life By Matt Null

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ike most 17 -year olds, music is Dave Martina's life. However, Martina enjoys music more than an ordinary teenager. Instead of downloading his favorite songs on an Apple iPod, Martina takes it one step further. The sophomore musician is in his sixth semester in Palomar's Jazz Ensemble and plays in two local swing bands, The High Stakes Swing Band and Phat Cat Swinger. Martina, who has been taking classes at Palomar since he was 14, started playing music at age 8, when he started taking classical piano lessons. Mter four years, Martina stopped the lessons and started teaching himself jazz music, where his love for the style was born. "With jazz, I understand the notes , I understand why I'm playing the notes I am playing," Martina said. Jazz Ensemble Professor Gunnar Biggs said there is no limit to how far Martina can go in music. "David sees that he has no limits to the opportunities and possibilities that music offers him," Biggs said. Martina is also learning to play the upright bass. He picked it up nearly two years ago, and according to Martina, hasn't been able to put it down ever since. Asked to pick, Martina was hesitant to name the piano or bass as his favorite instrument. "I couldn't tell you one or the other. I love them both," Martina said. "I enjoy playing them because I don't have to sit

and listen to music. I can play t> it, I can create an art form that a lot of people can't. It is kind of a selective thing." After Palomar, Martina plans to take his love of music and philosophy to Biola University in La Mirada, where he plans on majoring in humanities with an emphasis in philosophy. He will also minor in music composition. Martina said he would also like to attend graduate school and then seminary where he would follow in his father's footsteps as a pastor. He said he would also like to attend theological school. "I think David sees music as his true calling in life," Biggs said. "Most students his age are not as clear as to their chosen path in life and determined to be as successful this early." Martina, who is the oldest of three children, said his favorite part about Palomar is hanging out in the Performing Arts Department. "It is one of the few places where anything goes," Martina said. "The whole department by its nature focuses on expression so people can express themselves however they want and be who they are without having to worry about

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17-year-old Palomar student David Martina plays stand-up bass and is a member of the Jazz Ensemble.

Diana Martina, David's mother, believes that is one reason he stands out as a 17-year-old in a college atmosphere. "He doesn't really care what people think of him," Diana said. "He's pretty uninhibited when it comes to things like fashion, things that are considered hip to most kids. He has broken all those molds." Palomar is the first public school Martina has ever attended. Diana said she started home schooling her son because at the age of three, he picked

up his first book. "We used to live on a small farm, without a television," Diana said. "So David would pick up books and read them." Diana said David was inquisitive at a young age, always asking questions and gobbling up all the information he saw. David also spoke highly of his mother, calling her the coolest mom in the world. He said Diana cooks Italian food for the High Stakes Swing band, which has 11 members, and has driven the band to gigs all over Southern California. "She has tried to guide me in what is best for me, she has never held me back from what I can do, but helps me decide on what I could do," Martina said.

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Custom1r s1rvie1 e•n b1 eht11/1nging - but it's 11/so 11 form of 1nt1ttt1inm1nt. Two Iotti/ tl1rks r1port on th1ir /ow-wt1g1 prof1ssions. due to his colorful taste in clothing. Shiny purple genie pants, hats ranging from beret to top to indeThe concept of the "cool record scribable and the occasional pointed store guy" is most definitely a myth. shoes. His personality is not so difPeople have a certain idea of what ferent from the other regulars, but the people at their local record store he's a lot more interesting to look at. are like - music snobs and sceneAnd I can't forget the woman who, makers, basically egotistical people while obviously intoxicated at 2 in who think everyone else aspires to the afternoon, inquired about be like them. whether or not we were hiring. In Of course, the truth of the matter fact, most of the strangest cusis that record store clerks are tomers have also been applicants for almost exclusively uncool, and we employment at one time. As for bad customers, there really know it. We'd rather be playing a video game than going to a concert, aren't many, and those who are aren't bad for the or reading a book instead of hanging 11he truth of the mlltllf is reasons you'd out with a bunch of th11t retord store tlerks 11re people at a party. People often say, 11lmo11 IXtlulive/y untoo/." they're annoying "Your life must be (an annoying cusjust like that movie, tomer is still a fun 'High Fidelity."' Well, yeah, sort of. story to tell your friends about Minus the pessimism and misogyny, afterward). The only "bad" cusof course. tomers are those who are easily The "High Fidelity" crack is actu- angered. ally only the second-most common The only time I really fear runjoke I hear at my work, an inde- ning into such customers is when pendently owned store in North they're trading in used CDs. It's County. The most frequent is when, amazing to me how some people can after being offered a plastic bag, a be so convinced that Kenny G and customer retorts, "N ah, save the "Sounds Of The Rainforest" casplastic trees." I have to force out a settes which have been sitting in their garage for years are worth a chuckle every time I hear that one. But even if the jokes get old, I fortune. don't think I can ever get sick of the But it never fails. Low credit for customers themselves. In fact, the low-quality CDs almost always thing which most helps relieve the results in an argument of some sort. boredom of a shift at work is won- It's hard for me to remain a nice guy dering what kind · of person in these situations - I will come in next. ,...--~~-... . ...;'\. sometimes end up throwing a few extra There are three main types of customers. , . bucks on the credit To use a cliche- ~ ,]ip ju't to avoid a the good, the bad ~~ confrontation. and the indescrib· <:.). The good customers, able. To break the cliche though, make it all worth1 while. A good customer is not (and to ensure I get to the more interesting characters first), I'll necessarily someone whose address the three in reverse order. musical taste I agree with. I see a The "indescribable" ones are just good deal of people buying bad hairthat - hard to classify as either metal and rap-rock who I would good or bad. Often immediately describe as "good customers" - and noticeable and highly opinionated, a few people buying some of my they could be viewed as an irritation favorite albums who I find conceited to some. Not I. Anyone who makes and unpleasant. my shift a bit more interesting is It's all about friendliness, really. extremely welcome. If someone goes out of his way to "Concert man" is a schoolteacher make conversation, then he stands with the uncanny ability to name out. Even if I have a hard time every one of the many concerts he responding (I can only say so much has been to. And of course, he won't when someone is telling me about let you forget it for a second. If the the virtues of a band I know nothing store stereo is playing a band that about), the effort is appreciated. he recognizes, he will relate each of Of course, in these days of declinthe dates on which he has seen the ing music sales, it could be said that band - or, if he hasn't seen them, any customer is a good customer. I'll he will inform you about the occa- agree with this- if you can ensure sions on which he "almost" saw that my deposit at the end of the them. night is not going to be a dramatic My favorite is probably the one we step down from the night before, have code-named "Mister Mystical" then please, do stop by.

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looming feeling she will return unexpectedly, and new staff members are warned to be on guard. Gisella's favorite thing to ask for is When I tell people I work at a video store, their first reaction is to groan in steamy movies to stir things up with sympathy. Customer service doesn't her husband. She calls them "nice" have the most glamorous reputation, movies. I'm a fairly open-minded perand the rental business is particularly son, but giving that kind of recommenchallenging because it relies so heavily dation, particularly in front of her three children, is extremely uncomon customer responsibility. It's true that dealing with people can fortable. In fact, discomfort was her be difficult - like when I have to whole strategy. Dealing with her at charge someone full price for a movie the register was as enjoyable as stickthey returned covered in scented ing pins in my toes. She constantly lotion. But saying that it can't be sat- demanded coupons and refunds, and isfYing is far from the truth. In fact, she was good at finessing people. dealing with the public is part of what Her unique blend of evil - humiliaI love most about my job. · tion and attack - may have been Working at a neighborhood video detestable, but she provided the staff store is a lot like working at a carnival with a common experience. We ran - it's a form of entertainment and it and ducked when we saw her coming, involves a fair share of freaks. and, on rare occasions, the struggle to It would take a novel to describe all avoid her even turned to fisticuffs. Bonding with the staff is what makes any unsavory event worthwhile. I belong to a fairly young crew, mostly ranging in the college years, that shares a lot of common interests. Movies, of a course, are the gateway "Viking maiden," or any of the vast ......,..•-• addiction, but all of us like to number ofVin Diesel fans. read and listen to similar music. The Of all the characters that pass quality that unifies us, though, is our through, only a select few qualifY for ability to get completely unhinged. our top honors on the proverbial list of Throwing balloons filled with hand dreadful interactions. sanitizer, playing tag while the store Marcus is a dish washer at the pizza is full of people, making customers place adjacent to our building. He humiliate themselves through song comes in 15 minutes before his shift and dance - it's all in a day's work. each time he works and purchases two We have dress-up days on weekends ice cream sandwiches and a VHS tape when a movie has a particularly to watch in the break room, which our kitschy aspect, like "Pirates of the staff shares with the pizza place. Caribbean." We made balloon swords There's little variety in his choice of for the kids in the store and, of rental: "Cher: The Farewell Tour," course, for ourselves. ''Britney Spears: Live in Las Vegas," Our joy translates into the customer and maybe Christina Aguilera. experience, and regulars show their The horrifYing part isn't really that appreciation by becoming our friends . he's renting the pop We have cusgarbage in the first 11hrowing b11lloons filled with tomers who actuplace. The problem ally vacuum the is that he likes to h11nd s11nitizer, pl11ying t11g store for us. watch them on the while the store is full of people On one Sunday 11 greasy TV set in the afternoon, two of back room, dancing - it's 1111 in 11 d11y's work. my coworkers and in front of the table I had a long conlike the gopher from "Caddyshack." versation with a customer about a His worst moves accompany the particular actor. When he Backstreet Boys tape that he owns. approached the register, my friends It's also common to barge in on him in and I were discussing our favorite moments of silent reflection with the subject - food. The man left after a Britney Spears cover box - he sits, hearty, half-hour long talk, only to both hands on the box, in a fixed stare return 20 minutes later with four for an indeterminate amount of time. steak dinners from Chili's. For all his oddity, Marcus still can't I have to tell people that story when top our "supervillian." Gisella is a they give me that "poor you" look about small yet domineering woman about my job. People make what I do worth40 years old who's having marital while - both the customers and the problems. Thankfully, she hasn't been staff. When I applied for this job, I didaround since early December - off on n't expect the ride that ensued. I might extended vacation - but there's a even consider working at a carnival.

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boost from the small can. And this they do, packing 80 milligrams of caffeine punch into each can. This is two to three times the amount of caffeine that is in a regular 12 ounce can of soda. Bv Jan Clark Other energy drinks began Tlf£ TELESCOPE popping up in stores. In a typCould coffee become a thing ical gas station freezer, you of the past? It probably won't will find about five to eight difever become obsolete, what ferent kinds of these drinks, including Rock Star, Sobe with a Starbucks on every corner, but the recent wave of Adrenalin Rush and Monster energy drinks has taken over - all of which promise the biggest boost of energy. the caffeine scene. More and So why more companies such an are creating these "(En~rgy drinks) are 11 pituproar energy boosters. about Are they all good, lett pitk-me-up lor my caffeine or are there draw demanding sehedule." lately? It backs? - Neil Lasley s e e m s Red Bull led the PALOMAR COLLEGE STUDENT that once pack with its silver Red Bull and blue 8.3 oz can, got the idea of packing more which debuted in 1997. At a caffeine into less liquid, everywhopping $2.20 plus tax a pop, one started trying to compete most people expect to get an with even more cafenergy feine in bigger cans. In the

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direction this society is heading, giant 64 ounce cans loaded with hundreds of milligrams of caffeine will arrive in a few years. Caffeine is less potent, but similar to other stimulant drugs such as cocame and c r y s t a l methamphetamine. A military test that was given to compare the effects of different stimulants showed that 600 milligrams of caffeine improved alertness and mood as much as 20 milligrams of amphetamines. Drinking more than two energy drinks will put a person at the same level. Whether it is the need to wake up in the morning or sbiy up and cram for a test, students are finding multiple uses for energy drinks. "I usually drink them on the morning before I have to go to a day of snowboarding instructing," said Palomar College student Skylar Sarno. "I like Rock

Stars or Dark Dog. Monsters are way too sweet for me." Some people use them frequent1 y

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Eric Pylant, Palomar College student, kicks back with a Red Bull between classes. Red Bull is currently sold over 100 countries at 2 billion cans per year.

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favorite energy drinks are Full Throttle and Monster. a delicious alternative to coffee when I've already had too much coffee." He said the only drawback to energy drinks is their cost. According to their web site, Red Bull is currently being sold in over 100 countries and selling nearly 2 billion cans per year. But what is the cost to all of this energy drinking? As with any drug, there is a down side, especially if used in excess. Caffeine is a habit forming drug. Psychologist Jack James says that caffeine raises blood pressure and thus increases risk of heart disease. It's up to the consumer to decide whether or not the effects are worth the energy.

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The list of things that are uncomfort- you" become indispensable, as do things able, frustrating and challenging about like gratitude and kindness. traveling is very long. In Europe, it goes It is amazing how much help and something like this: weird food, limited patience, in most cases, people are willhot water, language barriing to extend. I have gotten lost severs, hard spring mattresses, eral times, and each time people smelly people and cramped on the street have proved more space. helpful than any map. I have even interrupted But if I had to write a traveler's proverb, it construction workers and flagged down police cars. would say, "Comfort will teach you nothing." In the I have been in Salamanca, absence of comfort sprout the city I will live in for the many of life's most basic next few months, for a little and valuable lessons. You over a week now. I live with have to learn to adapt: an older couple named become "wash and Regina and Julio. In talkwear," require less and ing with Regina, I don't not let the little things by Rachel Keeler think I have ever used the bother you. words "thank you" more. The language barrier is probably the She refuses to speak any English in an most interesting challenge. effort to teach us Spanish, and I have no Communication is one of the most basic idea how much she even understands. things we take for granted in daily life, She asks things like why I'm so tired and here it is a daily challenge as I in the mornings or if I have mustered struggle with my Spanish and fail mis- the courage to swim in the freezing river erably at all other European languages. yet and stops constantly to explain But as language emphasizes the dif- words and phrases. At lunch, we watch ferences between people, it also high- Spanish cooking shows, which she loves lights delightful commonalities- basic because she used to cook in a restaurant things we all have in common as (today we learned how to make strange humans. Words like "please" and "thank cheesy meatballs).

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Palomar student Neil Lasley said he drinks them every other day. "It's a perfect pick-me-up for my demanding schedu 1e , " Lasley said. H i s

I can tell my Spanish is improving but it is still frustrating at times, especially during 8 a.m. breakfast when I am still half asleep. But from both sides we are learning to be very patient with one another and trying to learn as much as possible from each conversation. Salamanca itself has long been a crossroads city with a diverse population, focused on education and the exchange of ideas. The university put the city on the map around the year 1200 and today it has 35,000 students. The city is also full of smaller schools like the one I'm studying at, Don Quixote. Along with the 96 students in my group, another 100 or so are also at Don Quixote to learn Spanish. There are so many interesting people, because they come from all over the place. One student I met named Cameron, is from England but seems to have been everywhere. He has already studied Spanish at length in South America and has a girlfriend in Peru. Everything here revolves around education. Many people like my homestay parents make a living off housing students, an occupation as old as the university. The only industry is in restaurants, bars and shops that cater

to the student population. The fashionable locals spend their time chatting over tapas and coffee or meeting friends in the Plaza Mayor. In Spain, most cities center around plazas. They are beautiful, open crossroads that usually boast monuments, sculptures and very old architecture. People swarm through them during the busy times of day. Salamancans hold their Plaza Mayor to be the most beautiful in the country, due to its unique sandstone buildings. Most of the old city here is built out of sandstone that glows like gold, especially when the sun hits it. Today, however, has not been the most golden of days. It is literally on the verge of freezing here and has been for the past week. It even snowed a couple days back, a very foreign thing for a girl from San Diego. But it was fun to see playful Salamancans having snowball fights in the streets. It was a little bit warmer in Portugal, where I went for the weekend, · but that is a story for next week. Rachel Keeler is participating in Palomar College's spring study abroad program in Salamanca, Spain. She will be corresponding each week in the Telescope and on the Telescope Online at www.the-telescope.com. Contact her at rkeeler333@yahoo.com.

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More students turning to jobs, tech colleges By Teresa Mask

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Matt Graves has been growing his business for five years, and when he graduates from high school in June, Graves expects to focus on his MSG Lawn Care rather than attend a university like many of his peers. But sometimes he fibs to avoid ridicule. "I just say, 'I don't know where I'm going yet," he confessed. ''That's because everybody expects you to go to college." But Graves, 17, who attends both Berkley High School and the Oakland Schools Technical Campus in Royal Oak, Mich., is confident that because he's good at his craft, a bachelor's degree is not required to make a decent wage. According to the latest labor statistics and tales of success from the fields of carpentry, cosmetology and automotive engineering, to name a few, young people today can get a high-paying job without the debt and time that goes into four years of college. Donald Trump believes that, too. In this season of "The Apprentice," he's pitting high-school graduates against the college graduates. And the high-school grads are winning.

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The reality is that earning at least a bachelor's degree increases the odds of high wages, though there is a growing movement to embrace alternative paths to reaching comfortable salaries. On average nationwide, high school graduates can expect to earn about $27,280 annually, according to the 2002 Census Bureau Current Population Study. Those with associate's degrees can expect an average of $31,046, while those with a bachelor's can average $51,194. Those salaries can fluctuate, depending on field and training. With just high-school experience, for instance, a mechanic can earn a salary in the mid-20s. But with a 2-year associate's degree, mechanics can net about $45,000, said Ken Schewe, director of education programs for the Detroit Auto Dealers

Association. The bonus, he said, is that most times, students are working paid internships while they go to school, and the dealership will pick up college costs. ''You can graduate debt-free and with money in your pocket," he said. The best way to climb the salary scale is to continue to return for different certifications. Schewe said at least 30,000 new mechanics will be needed each year for the next decade to fill demand across the country. "Technicians can make as much as doctors and lawyers now," he said. And the rethinking about alternatives to a 4-year degree is coming from the top. Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has said that to prosper in today's economy, students need to pursue an education beyond the 12th grade- whether that is at a 4-year university, a community college, or technical training and apprenticeship program. To help finance higher education, Granholm has proposed that the state guarantee any student who completes an associate's degree or two years of a 4-year program, a $4,000 MERIT scholarship. The program would begin with the class of 2007. The plan will shine a spotlight on community colleges, which often stand in the shadows of their university counterparts. And the incentive could pay offliterally - as recent high-school graduates already are enrolling in community colleges in greater numbers than years past. At Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Mich., for instance, the 19to 21-year-old enrollment has grown from 3,637 to 5,031 students during the past two years. Similar growth can be seen in highschool career-focused education programs, such as the four Oakland Schools technical campuses, where enrollment has increased by 23 percent to more than 3,000 students in the past two years. The students sometimes are hired out of high school, but, thanks to new cooperative agreements, many also continue their education at community colleges and universities.

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Dolly Marzka trims the mustache of long time customer Bill Lenz, 56, at Ye Olde Barber Shoppe in Plymouth, Michigan, on Feb. 9. With three kids and no husband, Marzka returned to get a high school diploma then got a loan to open her barber shop. Mike Soave, 18, of Southfield, Mich., developed his culinary techniques in high school at the Oakland Schools' Royal Oak technical campus. Now he's enhancing his skills at Oakland Community College, while working part-time at Papa Vino's restaurant in Troy, Mich. "I want to be a chef, though I don't necessarily want to open my own restaurant," he said, adding that while he may go to a culinary school in the future, a bachelor's degree is not required. No longer is there a stigma about getting technical skills and working a so-called service job. But some educators say it's still tough convincing parents that their children don't have to take the 4-year route to gain success. Redford Township, Mich., resident Dolly Marzka is not among those who need convincing. She said young people should be able to follow their dreams, to find a job they are a passionate about. If it requires a degree,

then so be it. If the 60-year-old grandmother had her way, all high school grads would dedicate two years of service to this country while they decide what they want to do. She always knew what she wanted to with hers a - that's why the high school dropout got her diploma, then entered a trade school before she opened Ye Olde Barber Shoppe in Plymouth, Mich., which turns 25 this year. "I will be cutting until I croak," she said. Said Richard Brown, a placement officer at Henry Ford Community College: ''We value a university education. There is no question about that. But the problem we run into is people are coming out with a bachelor's degree, pretty heavy-duty student debt, and there is no job for them." "Is it possible for a person to become successful without a degree? Absolutely. You have to have passion and belief in yourself to do so."

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• ASG: Reserve fund was set up to help groups that benefit the most students CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

budget. They include campus radio station KKSM, the Bravura literary journal, the speech and debate team, the dance program, drama, The Telescope and the Boehm Gallery. After the cuts, ASG members said they were going to look into ways to allocate the funds to campus groups that needed the money most. During an interview with The Telescope in November, Executive Vice President Neill Kovrig said he wanted the money in the special reserve account to be used by clubs, organizations or departments for programs or events with a broad student impact. At the time of the cuts, the ASG set forth a goal to look into which groups on campus were allowed to use this money. Currently, under governing board policy the only groups that may use the $35,000 are the seven "sacred cows." However, student government members have yet to revisit the program, and six months later the seven instructional programs have yet to ask for - or receive - any of the reserve money. ASG President Paul Charas said he chose to take money from these groups because they serve a smaller portion of the student body. Charas said believes the money has not been requested because the groups on campus have most likely forgotten about the funds. Charas did not back down from his original stance, saying he does not think it was a mistake to take the money from the groups. "The system was broke and we tried to fix it," Charas said. Charas said he hopes one of the seven groups will come to the ASG in the future and request the money. To

preparing the budget for fiscal year 2005. In the coming months the ASG will address the special reserve fund along with the $35,000 designated to the seven groups. Charas said he is not sure what the future of the special ON MONEY TAKEN FROM THREE CAMPUS reserve fund is after the appointment GROUPS IN AUGUST :Z004 of a new crop of senators. There are three ASG members left who originally voted to cut the money from the groups. Those three, plus nine new members, must approve the budget by the end of the spring semester. Paul Charas ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT ASG Sen. Richard Alcala said he treats student money as sacred. "I will be more than happy to make a request the funds, groups must submit "I'm not sure what they have done yet, a monetary request form through the but I know getting the word out on cam- recommendation to allocate to whatever group can provide the ASG an efficient pus is very difficult." Student Affairs office. After the request, the ASG will have Charas disagrees, noting that each use of the money that benefits the most a first reading of the request, in which group was aware the money was taken students," Alcala said. Alcala said, in the future, he would the group gives a presentation on what and that the groups knew the reserve the funds will be used for, followed by a fund exsisted. Charas said the reason like to see the seven groups go before question-and-answer period conducted the ASG hasn't promoted the fund is the ASG and give a report on how much by ASG officers. The following week, because he feels there are more impor- money they need for their budget and the ASG will have a second reading and tant items to be discussed during its how the ASG can help. ''We are very limited in which funds vote on whether or not to award the weekly meeting, such as the Escondido we can allocate," Alcala said. "That's money. Student Center project. The deadline for the ASG to distrib"My personal opinion is if the groups why I would like to see the most effiute the money is June 30, which is the needed more money, they would have cient use of the money." Alcala said if the ASG, with a budget last day of the college's fiscal year. asked," Charas said. However, the ASG's last official meetGoverning board president Nancy of $70,000, in which half is earmarked ing is scheduled for May 18, during Chadwick said she was not aware of any for the seven groups, had an increased finals week. A special meeting would problems with the ASG's budget process amount available then it would be easineed to be called after the spring ses- and said nothing has been brought to the er to allocate. "Since we are so limited with the sion is over for a group to request the board's attention. She said if a student money. Charas said.he hopes it doesn't were to put it on the agenda, the board funds we get," Alcala said. "It is hard to give it up. It is a very hard decision to come down to the final weeks. would look into it. Michael Mufson, a performing arts "If students have a concern about this, make. I think it is important that the instructor and Rocco Versaci, the they need to put it on the agenda," money should be spent where the most Bravura adviser said they were not Chadwick said. "Once it comes to the students derive the most benefits." Charas agreed with Alcala and he aware the money was available. boards attention, I guarantee we will said he would give every group an equal "They need to promote that the money address it." is available to be used," Mufson said. The ASG is in the early stages of opportunity to ask for the money.

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• FASHION: I 7 students to attend workshops to learn about the fashion industry

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 experience fashion first-hand, Campo-Griggs said. ''The students will be attending workshops daily that will be taught by some up-and-coming designers in the fashion industry," Campo-Griggs said. ''They will also hear from some fashion forecasters - people who make a living by predicting what trends and colors will be popular four or five years from now." The forecasters base their predictions on trends of the past, Campa-Griggs said. "Fashion gurus say that we tend to ridicule the previous decade's fashion and celebrate the one two decades ago,"

Campa-Griggs said. "This is ever," said fashion Kimberly really true when you consider Watson. "So I'm looking forwhat people are ward most to wearing today." that and the Besides the educa- "/ hope students gain great shopping tional experience, some insight from that everyone students will get to meeting some of these talks about." experience New ltlshion expet1s." Watson said York Campo-Griggs she looks for- Rita Campo-Griggs ward to seeing said. Students will FASHION PROFESSOR what the envihave brunch at the ronment of a famed restaurant Tavern on the Green, visit the city like New York is like. "I've never really been to a prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology and the Metropolitan huge city like that before," Museum of Art, and see the hit Watson said. "A lot of the jobs Broadway play ''Mamma Mia!" in that industry are in cities "Tavern on the Green is sup- like New York, so I might get posed to be the coolest place an idea if I would like to work

and live someplace like that from this trip." Fashion student Alisa Frincke said she is eagerly anticipating the tour of FIT, the fashion institute. "I want to transfer to FIT, so it'll be cool to see what the area is like," Frincke said. "I've never been over there, and I'm not used to the cold weather- I'm a California girl." The trip costs $1,400 per student, which covers airfare, hotel accommodations, fashion presentations, brunch at Tavern on the Green, museum admission and the city tour. Nancy Galli, another fashion

professor who will attend the trip, said there are plans for another one next year. "I think we should have gotten the word out on this trip sooner," Galli said. ''We would like more of our students to come along on the trip next year." Campa-Griggs said this is an experience the students will remember forever. "I think they'll be inspired by their surroundings and experience in the city," Campo-Griggs said. "Hopefully, it will help them with whatever they want to do with their lives."

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"The last time she was elected, she only won by about a hundred votes, but this time she won by more than a thousand. I think we really helped to make a difference in that outcome." Some of the Republicans also protested liberal filmmaker Michael Moore's Oct. 12 appearance at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. "That was really cool," Baker said. "We had about 12 people from Palomar and had a great time with the other colleges that participated." Baker said some of the responses from other people at the Moore rally were hostile. "I've never seen so many middle fingers from middleaged ladies," Baker said with a laugh. "It was astonishing." Club member Malia Bassett said she felt the college Republicans were important because they helped to counter bias on campus. "Bias in a classroom setting is completely disturbing to me," said Bassett, who is also Vice External Chair of the club. "Students go to learn in class, but what seems to happen a gross majority of the time is that they are taught what to think instead of how to think." Baker said he is a Republican because of the party's conservative values, its economic policies and its emphasis on a strong military. ''Having been in the military, I feel that it's very important that

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we continue to support our troops," Baker said. ''The party as a whole has always done a really good job with that." Baker served in the Air Force for five years before coming to Palomar. "I know there's a lot of talk about a military draft, but I don't think that will ever happen under President Bush,"

Baker said. "That would just be political suicide, and he's said that he would never do it." "I also feel that Republicans represent middle -America's values very well." He added, political events are not the only activities that the College Republicans participate in, Bassett said. ''We also like to do social

meet people from different backgrounds is probably the best thing about this club." Some upcoming events the club has planned include a conservative film festival and a beach cleanup to coincide with Earth Day. For more information, visit the clubs Web site at www.palomar.collegegop.org.

events," Bassett said. ''We have meetings at Churchill's, go rock climbing, go to shooting ranges and get coffee together." "We like to do events that help out the community as well," Bassett said. "The club is a really good opportunity to meet people," said Ben Parks, External Chair of the club. "Getting to

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Take heart: College tuitions are soaring, but fewer families are paying the sticker price. A multibillion-dollar surge in financial aid based on merit _ rather than only on financial need - is the big reason. Fourteen states now offer residents merit-based grants to help middle-class families meet college costs. Hundreds of colleges and universities woo top scholars and gifted musicians with tuition breaks regardless of family income. "It defies the principles of lots of vice presidents for finance, but it makes sense to the parents," said Kevin Coveney, the admission dean at Washington College in Chestertown, Md., where any high school National Honor Society member is guaranteed a $10,000 tuition break. The effect of all the new aid is to drive down the number of students who are footing full college costs themselves. It's 37 percent now, down from 45 percent in 2000, according to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. At private four-year colleges, the number drops to just 17 percent. The aid's abundance makes tuition increases for many students as theoretical as list price increases for new cars. Georgia's HOPE scholars high school grads with B averages in college prep courses get free tuition at state schools plus $300. Florida's Bright Futures scholars get three-quarters tuition breaks plus $300 at state schools if they earn B averages and SAT scores of 970 or better. B-plus students with 1270 SAT scores get free tuition. Students at in-state private colleges in Georgia and Florida get equivalent breaks. Michigan asks only that its students pass a state exam to score a $2,500 grant for a state school or $1,000 for an out-of-state one.

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Theresa Donohue receives merit-based financial aid for college students. Donohue is a junior at Washington College. The programs are huge. Georgia has spent $2.3 billion on 800,000 students since its pioneering program began in 1993. Florida's merit grants now help 120,000 college kids; Michigan's, 49,000. So popular are the state initiatives, many funded with lottery revenues or tobacco-settlement proceeds, that legislators find they're difficult to cut, especially given that tuition increases averaged 10.5 percent at public universities last year. That's about four times the overall inflation rate. The biggest fans are "mainly middle-class families," according to Jamie Merisotis, the president of the Institute for Higher Education Policy in Washington, which promotes access to college. "It's due both to rising tuitions and the belief that if low-income people are getting a benefit, there should be something for other groups based on merit." To be sure, most of the more

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of 10 colleges and universities say they offer at least some merit-based aid. DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., for example, offers talented applicants instant gratification by telling visitors to its Web site how much merit aid they'll get - up to $15,000 a year - based on their grade-point averages, class ranks and test scores. It works for DePauw, explained Madeleine Eagon, the school's vice president for admission and financial aid, in part because "many families now approach choosing a college as a commodity purchase." They assume schools' offerings are similar in quality but are highly sensitive to price. Blake counselor Weintraub's students sometimes "start out set on Duke or NYU, but when it comes down to $40,000 versus $13,000 a year, many of my students stay close to home," she said. Often, that comes down to the University of Maryland in College Park or Washington College on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where half the student body consists of former National Honor Society members enjoying the school's $10,000 tuition break. It's renewed each year for students with B averages or better. Washington tapped Theresa Donohue, 20, a junior pre-med, via a congratulatory note when she made the National Honor Society as a high school junior in Laurel, Md. Donohue, who'd been weighing several private liberal-arts colleges and the University of Maryland, drove to Chesterfield with her parents during spring break. "I was sold on sight," Donohue said, but the $10,000 grant, which cut the bill to $13,000. sealed the deal. "It put a private college in the same range as a state school," said her mother, Maribeth, a special ed teacher.

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Faculty award submissions being accepted Every year, the Distinguished Faculty Award is given to one full-time and one adjunct faculty member for being the best of Palomar College. Steve Bertram is this year's chair for the Distinguished Faculty Award committee. Bertram said the committee is searching for educators who have special teaching skills. ''We're looking for teachers who are creative, out of the ordinary," he said. "One that really makes a difference in a student's life." Any student or teacher can nominate one faculty member. Once professors accept their nominations, a sample of their teaching materials is given to a panel made up of both students and faculty members. The panel also evaluates the nominee's teaching methods in their classroom. Faculty members can be nominated by mail. The form or letter should have your name, the professor's name and department, and explanation of why he or she deserves recognition. Nomination forms are also available in the Student Center, library, and the faculty center office, Bertram said.

The winner of the award will be recognized during graduation and will also receive a plaque, $500 honorarium and a VIP parking space for the next school year. A professor can only receive the award once. The last day to submit nominations is March 13. Nominations can be submitted at online www. palomar.edu/dfa/nominate. For any questions, call Gary Bertram at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2566 -

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4-year college representatives to visit campus For students planning to transfer to four-year universities, the Transfer Center has scheduled representatives from California universities to visit the San Marcos campus and discuss transfer options. Representatives will be able to speak with students throughout the month of March in appointments or at prearranged workshops. Studen_ts must contact the Transfer Center to schedule an appointment to meet with the university representatives. Palomar will also allow the

colleges to set up information tables outside the Student Center on days where students will not need an appointment. ''We want students aware of all options," said Transfer Center Director Theresa Hogan Egkan. "It's important to plan ahead." "It's getting more difficult to get into four-year colleges," Egkan said. "The sooner students make decisions like a school and major, it will be easier to get in." Students may schedule appointments to meet representatives one-on-one for California State University, Dominguez Hills on March 9 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and students interested in attending UC San Diego may schedule appointments for March 15 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The transfer center has also assembled workshops to educate students on the UCSD Transfer Agreement Guarantee. TAG is an agreement between Palomar College and UCSD guaranteeing upperdivision applicants admission to the university. It is not a guarantee of admission to a

specific major. Students should visit the Transfer Center to arrange an appointment, as well as to sign a TAG contract in order to attend the workshops . Workshop dates and times are March 8 at 1 p.m., March 9 at 9 a.m., March 10 at 3 p.m. and March 11 at 1 p.m. Each workshop is one hour and is mandatory to sign a TAG contract. Additionally, tables will be set up for students to meet with representatives without an appointment outside the Student Center. Representatives from Alliant International University, Chapman University, San Diego State University, University of Redlands, Utah State University, Trinity University Law School and University of Phoenix will be in attendance on multiple dates, beginning March 8 through 30 at times ranging from 10 a.m. to 3:30p.m. For more information regarding the visitations and workshops, contact the transfer center at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2552.

Career day to be held on March 9 Palomar College's Graphic Communications Department will be holding its eighth annual Career Day March 9. The event is open to the public, and is free of charge. It will be held in the GJ building at the San Marcos Campus, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Industry professionals and instructors will give presentations dealing with job opportunities, and information on Palomar College's courses in graphic communications. ''I think this is a unique opportunity for the general public and students to connect with the leaders of the graphics communications industry," said graphic communications professor Lillian Payn. ''There is nothing else like this in San Diego." For further information contact the Graphic Communications Department at www.graphics.palomar.edu or call 760-7 44-1150, ext. 2452

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Al Ursillo picked up his first win as head coach of the Palomar College men's volleyball team Feb. 23. The win improved the Comets record to 1-2. In front of a sparse crowd at the Dome, the Comets snapped a twogame losing streak with a victory at home by defeating the Santa Monica Corsairs 3-1 (25-22, 25-18, 19-25, 25-18). "We played really comfortable at home," Ursillo said. "If we play our game we will be fine . We have a lon~ way to go CORSAIRS 1 to Improve J they have been COMETS working a lot harder in the gym so it makes the games easier to play." In the first set of the matchup, the Corsairs were winning 17-9 when the Comets started to chip away at the deficit. Back and forth the points went but the Comets played hard and eventually coming out winning the match 25-22. "Our guys on the outside were a lot smaller but tonight they played like they were 6-foot-4-inches," Ursillo said. In the second set, the Comets got on the board first and never looked back. With the team fired up, the Comets played above their abilities and emerged victorious as they went on to win 25-18. "We played fired up," said outside hitter Kevin McColloch. "The season will go good from here on out." The third set proved to be the most exciting of the night as more of the crowd for both teams began to cheer for their players. "I felt the team played well," said outside hitter Shohei Kageyama, who

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Palomar's lack Wiggs (No. 1) spikes the ball past two Corsair players Feb. 23 in the Dome. The Comets went on to beat Santa Monica 3-1. played on a broken ankle. " I think we will be good, we just need to practice harder and work on our techniques." The Comets were looking for the sweep, but the Corsairs were not going to go out easy. The Corsairs, up 23-19, put on the finishing touches and went on to win the match 25-19. Sunk by an inability to keep the ball in play the Comets needed to

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McColloch, who had an outstanding game with 12 kills. "I am really excited about the team," Ursillo said. "Tonight we played well without our outside hitter and the team showed how they can play when they believe in themselves." The Comets' next home game is March 11 versus Grossmont at 6 p.m. in the Dome.

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Tue., March 8 at Imperial Valley 2 p.m.

Fri., March 11 at Grossmont 2 p.m.

Thu., March 10 at Southwestern 2 p.m. Sat., March 12 vs. Southwestern 12 p.m.

GOLF Mon., March 7 vs. Santa Ana at El Prado Country Club TBA Wed., March 9 vs. Orange Coast, Cypress and Saddleback at Twin Oaks Country Club 11 a.m.

SOFTBALL Wed., March 9 at San Diego Mesa 3 p.m. Thu., March 10 vs. Imperial Valley 1 p.m. Fri. - Sun., March 11 - 13 at Golden West Tournament TBA

MEN'S TENNIS Tue., March 8 vs. Victor Valley 2 p.m. Thu., March 10 at Imperial Valley 2 p.m.

WOMEN'S TENNIS Tue., March 8 at Grossmont 2 p.m.

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL Wed., March 9 at Santa Barbara 6 p.m. Fri., March 11 vs. Grossmont 6 p.m.

OF THINGS • Swedish student pursues love of goll111

Sweden, and developed his talent. semesters. With an average par of 72.5 With the Junior Golf Team, Wendel Wendel's game is only improving. went to many different countries to com"Markus is dedicated and acts profespete. He was one of six golfers that repre- sional," said golf head coach Jonas Crawford. "He wants to take his game sented his country. In two of the tournaments, he found to the next level. He is honest, humble himself the only golfer representing and persistent." By lan Clark Sweden. Wendel competed with the team Last year, Wendel placed second in the TlfE TELESCOPE until he was 18 years old. Orange Empire Conference. He has also In Sweden, the school system complete- received the team's Most Valuable With golf as his driving ly differs comparatively from those in the Player award. "Golf is very individual, so if you force, Palomar student United States. Their high school graduations are based make mistakes it will cost you much Markus Wendel came to America with high hopes of on age, rather than grade, and the gradu- more," Wendel said. succeeding at the sport. ation age is 17- to 18-year-olds. Despite his comfort in the sport of golfWendel, 22, grew up in As soon as Wendel turned 18 and grad- ing in America, many other things came Malmo, Sweden, living in a uated, he moved to Spain for eight months harder for Wendel to achieve. ''The language was hard to get used to," house with his two to pursue his passion of siblings, his mothgolf. In addition to golf- Wendel said. "I could write it, but it was er and his father. "IIIIWIIfS h11d II big ing, Wendel worked as hard to speak." "My brother p11ssion lor golf - it a cart attendant at In addition to the language barrier, local course. Wendel was willing to work through a Anders, who is eight years is the best sport, in Wendel varied his very demanding golf schedule to older, played my opinion.'' living situations achieve his goals. between his family's Beginning in March, the Comets golf golf a lot. I - Markus Wendel home in Sweden and team will have a tournament each started out STUDENT his temporary home going with Monday and Wednesday, from about 5 in Spain. a.m. until6 p.m., for the remaining of the h i m , " After coming back spring semester. We d e l "It's not like it's exciting to get back said, who began to Sweden for the second time after playing when he another eight-month jaunt in Spain, after all that and study," Wendel said. "Because he is from Sweden, he has was only six Wendel was ready to move permanentexperienced more than others. He brings ly somewhere else. years old. After talking to one of his swing coach- maturity and a bright sense of humor to Golf sparked an interest in es, he told Wendel that one of his golfers the team," Crawford said. "He's a gregarious kind of guy, who keeps everybody Wendel and he was currently playing at Palomar. began to pursue The idea piqued Wendel's curiosity and laughing and having a good time." Wendel plans to pursue his talent and it more aggres- wanted to know more. His swing coach sively. gave Wendel the needed contact number eventually become a professional golfer, At the age and soon he was talking to the Palomar and he is working on majoring in international business. of 10, Wendel golf coaches. Despite the fact that he In fall 2003, Wendel "M11rkus is deditllted joined the has received scholarship Junior Golf packed his bags and left his Team, a family in Sweden for a new 11nd IItts prolession11l. offers to colleges m traveling beginning in America. He w11nts to t11ke his Alabama, Texas and Florida, Wendel said he "I came here so I could g11me to the next team in would prefer to go to San play golf all year round," Diego State University or Wendel said. "I always had level." University of Southern a big passion for golf- it is - Jonas Crawford Cal1·.rorm'a . the best sport in my opinGOLF HEAD COACH 11 Wendel hopes to play as ion." good, if not better, than last Because of the winter weather in Sweden, Wendel could not play year so he can obtain a scholarship to one ofthose schools. during that time . ''The summers in Sweden are sunny The OEC begins this year in March and warm - like California," Wendel and lasts until April 18, where Palomar said. "But the winters are dark, cold, plays Golden West, Cuyamaca, Santa Ana at Comet's home course, Twin rainy and snowy." Wendel has been at Palomar for four Oaks Country Club.

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Softball shuts out Cerritos College 5-0 By Doug Panici THE TELESCOPE

Palomar College's softball team, ranked third in the state, shut out its opponent, Cerritos College, ranked thirteenth, 5-0 Feb. 25. "We played a really good team game here today," said Comets head coach FALCONS 0 Mark Eldridge. ''We COMETS 5 had a flurry of hitting and that helped us pull out the win." With strong plays from both teams, the game was scoreless until the fourth inning, when a barrage of hitting by the Comets brought the score to 1-0 and with runners on first and third. Sophomore infielder Krystle Sanchez came up to the plate and delivered her

second homerun of the season - a three-run shot over the center field fence that brought the score to 4-0. "That's the beauty of power," Eldridge said. "It can for from 1-0 to 4-0." Late in the sixth inning with one out, sophomore Megan Smith doubled scored on an error after the catcher overthrew the pitcher on the toss back to the mound, bringing the score to 5-0. "Palomar hit the ball well when they needed to and we didn't take care of business when we needed too," said Kodee Murray, Cerritos head coach. Palomar's starting pitcher Amanda Martinez had a no-hitter through the first five and 1/3 innings had five strikeouts, two walks and gave up two hits. ''When Amanda wants to be dominant she really can be," Eldridge said.

"My defense definitely had to do a lit"The infield is dry but the outfield tle work today," Martinez said. "But I might be a little soggy and wet," Eldridge said. know I have the confidence The Comets have spent that any balls that were hit, "We h11d 11 flurry the last two weeks in indoor my defense will be able to get. Today I really was work- of hitting 11nd th11t batting cages at Athletes Achieve Sports ing hard on my screwballs helped us pull out Can Academy practicing their and my drop curves, and the win.'' pitching and hitting. they worked well against Cerritos." - Mark Eld 1·id_ge Despite this non-conferHEAD C01u,H ence win, the Comets said Eldridge said the two best things needed to have a great they have more to work on to team are talent and balance. achieve the goals of a championship. "It wasn't one of our best games "It's not great right now, but it could be," he said. "It has to go through the because we still have a lot of things to work on but we managed to come away test of time." Despite the unabating rain that kept with a win," Sanchez said. The Comets will begin Pacific Coast San Diego drenched the days prior to the game, neither team seemed affected by Conference play March 2 against conference rival Grossmont. the wet grounds.