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Rescuers make their way along a flooded street in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina left much of the city devastated and the search for survivors continues. The Palomar College Foundation, Student Affairs office and the Associated Student Government have spearheaded the college's relief efforts. College President Robert Deegan said the college will do all it can to help the 1,500 evacuees expected to come to San Diego County. By John Asbury TlfÂŁ TELESCOPE

Following the devastation in the Gulf Coast region, with thousands feared dead and even more homeless, the Palomar College community is working to secure relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. College administrators and campus

organizations are holding local fundraisers to collect funds and nonperishable items to deliver to the American Red Cross. With the goal of raising $10,000 by Sept. 30, the Palomar College Foundation is trying to make it easier for everyone on campus to donate, Foundation director Deborah Stanley said. The Foundation and the Office of

Student Affairs are sponsoring a fundraising drive through the end of September. Palomar College President Robert Deegan said the college wants to help in any way possible to assist displaced evacuees. Deegan recently met with the state chancellor's office to seek aid for displaced college students. "Our doors are open, we're thinking about higher education and skills for

new employees who had to leave their homes ," Deegan said. "There are 605 evacuees in San Diego County - there are expected to be 1,500 more. Many of whom are students planning to enroll in college." Deegan said he is working with the San Diego and Imperial County Community College Association on legislation for â&#x20AC;˘ SEE

Changes to student e-mail addresses axed By Russell Smith TilE TELESCOPE

A proposal to change Palomar student e-mail addresses from the current format to their student identification numbers was nixed last week, following security concerns expressed by students and faculty. The Palomar College Information Services Department initially planned the change as part of the new Single Sign-On system. The new system allows students to use the same name and password to log into Palomar's Web site and access e-services, Blackboard and student e-mail. One goal of the transition is to increase student use of school-provided e-mail accounts, said Information Services

interim director Don Sullins. "People had to remember three different passwords, now it's only one," Sullins said. Information Services recently received a ruling from the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act giving permission to use student ID numbers for student e-mails. The proposal didn't last long. Concerns expressed by students and faculty about timing and security brought the idea to a halt. The Faculty Senate expressed concern that changing the e-mail system would cause online classes to lose a week of instruction during the adjustment period. SEE E-MAIL, PACE 11

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Student representatives to be paid By John Asbm·y TlfE TELESCOPE

Members of the Associated Student Government will now receive compensation for attending their weekly meetings and participating in the shared governance process. In addition to receiving three units of college credit each semester, every ASG member will now be paid $7.50 per hour for every ASG meeting they attend. They will also be paid the same rate for going to college committee meetings, which discuss and recommend policy to the college president and the governing board. This is the first year ASG members have been compensated and the concept was proposed by ASG adviser Bruce Bishop. Bishop said California Education Code requires the college to consult student views when making policy that affects students. "Students are the only constituency to not be compensated for serving on these committees," Bishop said. ''The new model

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assesses the rationale of the activity." Representatives will work beside faculty and administrators and be paid two hours for serving on shared planning councils and one hour for all other meetings. ASG members will not be paid for weekly office hours or serving on hiring committees. When asked if he thought ASG members should be compensated, ASG President Neill Kovrig refused to comment. ASG members will be paid from the $1 student represenmen tation fee, students pay when they enroll each semester. Bishop said $15,000 has been collected from the fall semester and the fee can only be used for specific purposes mandated by the state. Though ASG members have been eligible for payment since classes began this semester, Bishop said no students have applied for payment. "It's kind of like a job, but my mindset . hasn't changed- 111 remain enthusiastic," ASG vice president Malia Bassett said. Basset was appointed as the ASG's vice president Aug. 31. She filled the seat left vacant when Kovrig assumed the role of president following Paul Charas' resignation as president. Kovrig refused to answer questions regarding

EDITOR IN CHIEF DONNIE BOYLE NEWS EDITOR JOHN ASBURY OPINION fDITOR THOMAS MAY ENTERI'AINMENT fDIJOR CHRYSTALL KANYUCK ASST ENli.RTAINMENT fDRUR MTY GOODWIN RIGUS fDITOR JESSICA HALSTON SFORlS EDITOR MARWAN RAZOUK ASST SPOR1S EDITOR AMEUA VINCENT PHO'IO fDITOR STEPHANIE TOMBRINCK ONI.ItE EDITOR KYLE HAMIITON AD MANAGER ROGER REHKAS AID' DIRECTOR DOMINICK ULLOA INSI'RUCTIONAI. ASST CHARLES STIINMAN INSI'RIJC110fW. ASST TOM CHAMBERS

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why he appointed Bassett. Bassett said the only thing different about her duties was her job keeping senators focused. She said as vice president she would try to increase the number of senators involved. The ASG filled several shared governance committee positions at its Sept. 7 meeting. ASG senator Sam Wren was appointed to serve on the Strategic Planning Council while senator Ben Parks was appointed to the Administrative Planning Council. Senator Lynnea Duris was also selected to serve on the Student Services Planning Council. Kovrig said he would serve as a representative to the Faculty Senate, because his position on SPC conflicts with his work schedule. The ASG also filled several other service committees on campus. One potential senator, Kimberly Page, was appointed to the Instructional Planning Council Sept. 7. Her ratification was denied during the Sept. 14 ASG meeting, where she was not present. Several senators expressed concern about her absence. Kovrig refused to answer questions about the issue. The ASG approved the appointment of a new senator, Melissa Bohl on Sept. 14. Bohl said she was interested in pursuing a career in politics would listen to students and represent them to the best of her ability.

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New Orleans, La. - Clean up efforts continue following the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina. Officials have confirmed 700 dead, but fear the final number could be in the thousands. Floodwaters are gradually receding while authorities have reported dangerous levels of toxic sewage still present.

Vista - A Vista woman was murdered Sept. 2 by a burglar who entered her home. Carolyn Rebecca Neville, 24, was found stabbed 70 times in her Vista apartment. Police arrested a male suspect, Darelyn Ray Threats, after neighbors reported hearing the woman's screams. Neville was a former Palomar student and recently transferred to Cal State San Marcos. Beijing, China - Diplomats from the United States, Japan and North and South Korea met last week to discuss dismantling North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The U.S. is working with six Asian nations to block North Korea from developing its nuclear capabilities. North Korea has remained firm, claiming the nuclear program is peaceful in nature and is used for energy.

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A federal district judge ruled last week that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional, citing it violated children's freedom of religion. The case may go before the Supreme Court if it is upheld by the 9th Circuit comt of appeals.

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By Dierdre Shesgreen KRT HEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON (KRT) Supreme Court nominee John Roberts nimbly parried questions on the emotionally charged issue of abortion Sept. 13. He told senators the landmark Roe v. Wade decision was "settled as a precedent" while also leaving himself potential avenues for voting to overtmn it. Abortion questions kicked off the second day of Roberts' confirmation hearings. They led to lively and contentious clashes as Democrats pressed the nominee - and Roberts pressed back - on a raft of issues from civil rights to sex discrimination to the power of the president. The daylong showdown became particularly passionate when Roberts ducked a series of questions posed by Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., a potential presidential contender, on abortion and other hot-button issues. Biden at one point accused Roberts of "filibustering," as the committee's chairman, Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa. , intervened and urged Biden to let Roberts respond without interruption. "Go ahead and continue not to answer," Biden said to Roberts. In the hot seat for nearly 12 hours, Roberts remained relatively unrufiled, smiling, nodding and managing to appear responsive even as he mostly avoided detailed answers. At least once, he quoted Justice Ruth Bader Ginsbmg's statement, when she went before the committee, that she would give "no hints, no forecasts, no previews" about her approach toward specific cases that might come before the court. Although the day's sharpest exchanges were with the committee's eight

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President George W. Bush announced Supreme Court nominee John Roberts as his choice for Chief Justice following the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Robert's confirmation hearings are expected to to take several days.

Democrats, it was the sarily his own - a theme he Republican Specter who first repeated in response to quessquared off with Roberts. An tions about his writings on abortion-rights supporter, civil rights and other issues. Specter opened Tuesday's Roberts said he did believe grilling by pressing the nomi- the Constitution afforded a nee to explain how much def- right to privacy, a crucial erence he would give to Roe v. question for many Democrats. Wade, the 1973 decision that He also expressed great deferlegalized abortion. ence for upholding long-estabRoberts answered Specter's lished court rulings such as Roe, saying questions, but without committing 11lt is not lnough lhtll "it is a jolt to himself to upholdthe legal sysing or striking you mllf think t1 prior tern when down the decision. dnision is wrongly you overrule In memos and d~tidld, 11 a precedent" and that the legal briefs from his · · h - John Roberts semce Ill t e SUPREME COURT NOMINEE public rightly administrations of expects "staPresidents Ronald bility" and Reagan and the first George "predictability" from the Bush, Roberts had expressed court. At the same time, Roberts deep skepticism about Roe and its legal underpinning, a said there were times when right to privacy. the justices had to upend On Sept. 13, Roberts said precedents. those memos, many of which "It is not enough that you date to the early 1980s, repre- may think a prior decision is sented the views of the offi- wrongly decided," Roberts cials he worked for, not neces- said in explaining his criteria

for overtmning precedent. Justices have to consider whether the initial decision was still "workable" and whether it had been "eroded" in any way, he said. As an example, Roberts cited Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark 1954 ruling outlawing segregated schools and overturning the earlier "separate but equal" decision in Plessy v. Ferguson. When Specter · pressed Roberts to say whether Roe had been eroded or was unworkable, Roberts declined to answer. He took the same tack again and again when pressed later in the day by Democrats on abortion and other topics. "I should stay away from a discussion of specific cases," he said to Specter, citing other judicial nominees' refusals to answer questions that might come before them on the court.

Wave of attacks kill more than 150 in Iraq By Nancy A. Youssef KRT NEWS SERVIC£

BAGHDAD, Iraq (KRT) In a relentless series of attacks that struck nearly every corner of this city, suicide bombers killed at least 152 people in Baghdad Sept. 14 - the deadliest day for the capital since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. At least 560 people were injured, including two U.S. soldiers, Iraqi authorities said. Al-Qaida in Iraq took responsibility for the attack, saying the bombings were in retaliation for a U.S. and Iraqi military offensive last week in the northern city of Tal Mar, a town that government officials said has become a stopping point for foreign fighters entering the country from Syria. The group's leader, Abu Musab alZarqawi, allegedly said in an audio statement posted on the Internet that he was declaring war on Shiite Muslims and that he would attack anyone who cooperated with the Tal Mar offensive. There was no way to verify the authenticity of the recording. At least a dozen explosions shook this city Sept. 14, beginning at about 6:45 a.m. and continuing until after 3 p.m. When it was over, most of the city had been affected.

Residents in several neighborhoods said their windows had been blown out or that they heard explosions. Passengers at Baghdad International Airport felt the terminal shake from a mortar attack. Government workers inside the Green Zone felt the aftershocks of a nearby car bomb that targeted soldiers patrolling outside the fortified compound. Injured patients filled hospital corridors throughout the city; some of them were transported to farther hospitals because of overcrowding. The city had been relatively calm in recent weeks, allowing some residents and government officials to hope that the military offensives in the country were thwarting the insurgency. But the attacks Wednesday - and the appearance that the attackers were unfettered by Iraqi security forces indicated to many in Baghdad that the insurgency was still intact. "Iraq is fmished. There is no solution," said Jassim Abbas, 17, a Shiite who works in a carpet shop in central Baghdad. Abbas said one of the explosions shattered the windows of his house and burned cars on his street. The first attack was the deadliest, striking in the largely Shiite neighborhood of Kadhemiya at a place where

laborers gather in hopes of being hired for pick-up work at the rate of $10 to $15 for the day. According to police, someone approached the men and asked for workers, drawing the men closer together. He then detonated a minibus, according to police. The explosion killed at least 112 people and injured 200, according to the Interior Ministry. In northwest Baghdad, four people were killed and 25 were injured when an explosion struck a shopping district, the Interior Ministry said. And in eastern Baghdad, two police officers were shot to death; a third died when he came to investigate the shooting and a suicide bomber detonated. In five other attacks, U.S. soldiers were targeted during patrols. Two soldiers were injured, according to a military spokesman. Earlier this week, U.S. and Iraqi officials said their joint offensive in Tal Mar killed at least 200 suspected insurgents and cleared the city of foreign fighters. But after the attacks Sept. 14, some worried that the insurgents had moved from Tal Mar to Baghdad. Hasan al-Rubai, a National Assembly member, said insurgents could strike at will. "The proof is today," he said.

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Hund"ds of people are dead, thousands are homeless and the United States just faced one of the worst natural disasters in its history. Despite t h i s , George W. Bush and z the federal S g o v e r n - ..,. ment completely dismissed the horror of Hurricane Katrina that was so obvious to the rest of the nation. It was not until images of the dead hit the airwavesalmost a week later- that the feels responded. Even then, the effort was abysmal. The American people should be enraged. While halfofNew Orleans still rests under water, the president and the federal government must be held accountable for incompetent preparation and response. If those in charge are not chastised while the emotion is raw, the country is sure to face similar, dire conditions again. Finally, Bush seems to be facing the consequences of his negligence. Although he has spent most of his presidency shooting from the hip, his reckless nature has left much of the Gulf Coast destroyed with the people of the south in the wake of the storm. For three days the people of New Orleans waited for relief. " And for three days, the federal government did nothing. While reporters and the American Red Cross were directly at the center of the chaos and the desperate and dying, Bush was on vacation. Meanwhile, FEMA - the Federal Emergency Management Agency, remained in Washington, silent. Perhaps one of the angry and the weak refugees of New Orleans said it best, ''They can drop food and water over Iraq - Why can't they

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help us?" Even though it looked like the sick and dying of a Third World country, the victims were actually starving and dehydrated Americans. It took nearly five days for FEMA to get supplies to the people of New Orleans, but for some it was too late. Rather than the panicked response it did deliver, FEMA and director Mike Brown should have had a contingent plan for the ominous disaster. When called on the lack of response, the Bush administration and FEMA answered the way it always does to criticism - with arrogance and ignorance. Though thousands of New Orleans residents were told by on-site aid workers to wait at

the New Orleans Convention he should have been immediCenter for relief, there was no ately terminated. It wasn't response. It was not until four until Brown bowed to public days later, when Brown pressure two weeks later, that appeared on ''Nightline," that he finally resigned. he revealed he didn't know While a disaster of this about the waiting victims, magnitude had been predicted for years, despite the conlittle could stant television coverage. Now the tesponsibility lies be done to prepare for When Bush with Congtess to ttlrry out it without finally did arrive, five days polity th11t will not diminish the proper funding. later, he actual- emergeney tesponse. ly commended Bush was directly Brown and said, ''Brownie, you're doing a involved, approving a budget heck of a job!" that cut funding for hurricane Bush must have thought so readiness. Flooding in New Orleans highly of Brown that Bush relocated him to Washington was caused by a system oflevin order to prepare for future ees that broke after Hurricane national emergencies. In a Katrina had already hit. The sense, he was promoted when levees protect New Orleans

from surrounding lakes and the Mississippi River. However, an examination by local officials showed the levees were in need of immediate repair and upgrades. Despite this, Bush's 2004 budget, funds totaling $42 million were diverted from the emergency response fund. Instead, funding was put toward the war in Iraq and Homeland Security's War on Terror ironic since Homeland Security assumed flood control responsibilities following the Sept. 11 attacks. Granted, the people of New Orleans did have ample warning that the hurricane might strike, the sad truth is that many residents did not have the means to evacuate. There is no excuse for the dismal response, regardless of who stayed in the path. These people relied on their government to take the measures necessary to prepare and respond to such a disaster- and their government failed. It's easy to claim now is not the time to assign blame, but this pattern of negligence on all issues by the Bush administration has to stop. The American public made the mistake of electing Bush to a second term, but short of his recall of office, Bush has no obligation or fear of reprimand. Congress does. American voters have to stop voting with their hearts on radical issues and evaluate the qualifications of candidates. Now the responsibility lies with Congress to carry out policy that will not diminish emergency response. Rather than kickbacks and pork barrel spending on pet projects, members of congress must work to the betterment of the American people. If they remain remiss, the voting public has to elect someone who isn't.

Road rage places lives in jeopardy By Josh Weinreich

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Driving brings out the worst in people. It's ridiculous. Why don't people cut in line at the grocery store like they do on the freeway? The fact of the matter is, the average "nice guy" can easily turn into a raging maniac behind the wheel of a 2,000-pound speeding bullet. Last year, nearly 500 people including children - were killed or injured as a direct result of road rage, according to the California Highway Patrol. The San Diego CHP reported nearly 2,500 incidents of road rage last year alone. Look at some recent sickening headlines: "Two year-old critical after road rage shooting," "Road rage incident turns to murder," "Road rage killing leads to 40year prison term." It's a huge problem and it's happening right here in San Diego. An example of this occurred in June. The assailant - Marc Damon Grossi, 42, of Oceanside

- had no prior record of violence. parking spaces are scarce, etc. When we see a car in the rearview After he thought another driver mirror driving erratically and weavhad cut him off, Grossi became aggravated and followed the driver until ing in and out of traffic, we see just that: a car, an object- not the actuthe man eventually stopped and al person who could very well be a jumped out of his car. Grossi took friend or relative. aim with his car, ran the man over People dehumanize automobiles. and fled the scene. Rehumanizing them is a necessity in In another incident that hit close to decreasing road rage. home in February 2004, Donald Something as simple as painting Graham- a 54-year-old bookkeeper the names or pictures of family memfrom Temecula - became extremely enraged during an ongoing traffic dishers on the back of a car could be pute with 21 year-old Riverside resienough to remind an enraged driver that they're dealing dent Steven Burgess. with a human life. After the men antagoAnother possible nized each other for sev- People dehumtmize solution is education. eral miles, both 11ulomobiles. The drivers' education motorists pulled over to the side of the highway Rehum11nizing them is system in California is minimal at best. and hopped out of their 11 necessity in If you're over 18 vehicles ready to fight. old, the At that point, Graham dette11sing ro11d r11ge. years Department of Motor retrieved a handgun from the trunk of his car and killed Vehicles doesn't require you to take a Burgess right there on the side of the written test or attend any drivers' highway. training courses. According to the DMV, only 40 perGranted, driving in San Diego can be more than just a burden. Driving to cent of California drivers even complete a formal drivers' training school at 7 a.m. is frustrating as hell. course prior to attaining a license. The freeways and roads are crowded,

The scarce amount of education available needs to be increased dramatically. New drivers need to be educated about causes and effects of road rage, and ways to avoid it before they start driving and learn the hard way. Even though the government needs to do its part, there are things that all of us can do to reduce the amount of road rage on our streets. Give yourself a little extra time to avoid being in a hurry. Take a good look at your own driving tendencies and be your own toughest critic. If we all slow down and be courteous drivers rather than offensive ones, we will all be better off. Also, write to your congressman and demand tougher driving standards. It's obviously a huge problem when traffic disputes are escalating to highway murder. Do your part in decreasing the amount of road rage on our local roads. Do everyone a favor and instead of being a defensive driver, be a compassionate one.

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Boyle was right. on, we need more After reading Donnie Boyle's column on Intelligent Design, I have one complaint: Why doesn't he write more opinion stories? I have been reading his stuff for over a year, and every week I look for his stories. · He stood up for intellectualism with his column decrying Senate Bill-5. He is doing it again. We need more people to do what Boyle is doing and stand up against Bible-Thumpers who want to do nothing more than take away our GOO-given right to think. for ourselves, and worship the way we want. I for one do not want George Bush telling me what to believe. Boyle is right to point out that ID is a threat to science and does not stand up to the rigors of science the way evolution does. Creation belongs in a religion class, not a science class. And the argument that ID or creationism should be given equal time is a joke. Science is science and religion is religion. Other scientific theories should be given time. Not religion. I am a Christian, but I choose to believe in the Bible the way I want to. Not the way these political pastors tell me to. And I don't want my science and religion mixed. I appreciate Boyle's sarcasm and forwardness. More people need his courage. Mr. Boyle, keep the columns coming and keep telling it like it is. -

Mandy Wilcox PSYCHOLOGY

Intelligent Design story inflammatory In your Aug. 22 issue, there was an• opinion story which argued that Intelligent Design was so ridiculous that it should not be discussed as an alternate theory to evolution. I found the column unconvincing for several reasons. . First, the author depended heavily upon using inflammatory language rather than good argumentation: "stupid," "ridiculous," "brainwashed," "nonsense," "a joke," "screwing up." It's tough to have a thoughtful discussion when language like that is used to describe the other side. Secondly, the author indicated only stupid yahoos would believe that there are problems with evolution or that ID might provide a reasonable alternative. However, many serious scholars and scientists who are hardly religious fanatics have expressed doubts about the evolutionary model: James Barham (an independent scholar), David Berlinski (a professor of mathematics and philosophy), Michael Denton (Ph.D. at in developmental biology), Roland Hirsch (a manager for the Department of Energy in the areas of structural molecular biol-

ogy and genome sequencing), Cornelius Hunter (Ph.D. in biophysics). Marcel-Paul Schutzenberger (professor of science at the University of Paris), Frank Tipler (professor of mathematical physics at 'fulane University), Lynn Margulis (an evolutionist and member of the National Academy of Sciences) Ernst Mayr (retired professor of evolutionary biology at Harvard; called the "Dean of American Evolutionists"). 'l\vo particular cases illustrate how ID has impacted some serious thinker~, contrary to what the author would have readers believe. Dean Kenyon, a professor at San Francisco State University, was the author of a hugely popular text called "Biochemical Predestination," which argued for chemical evolution. He later came to doubt his theory when he could not account for how the first proteins assembled without DNA instructions. Antony Flew, a British philosopher who was one the world's best-known atheists, recently changed his mind. He now believes a super-intelligence is the only good explanation for the origin of life and the complexity of nature. Paul Davies, a once-skeptical professor of theoretical physics, sums up the view of many when he said, "Through my scientific work, I have come to believe more and more strongly that the physical universe is put together with an ingenuity so astonishing that I cannot accept it merely as a brute fact." Intelligent Design deals with various scientific avenues, again in contrast to what the author suggested is a nonscientific quest. The Big Bang theory, the anthropic principle discussed in physics and astronomy, the complexity of molecular-level biological machines, the rise of biological information in the form of DNAthese have pushed many to ques-

tion the certainty of evolution. The issue of life's origin is fascinating. I hope readers will continue to explore the topic. -

Gary Zacharias ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Boyle aHacks Christians again Donnie Boyle's column on intelligent design is an excellent example of why State Sen. Bill Morrow proposed the Student Bill of Rights. Bush is simply saying that it should be taught alongside evolution as a different theory. Just because it may disagree with your beliefs doesn't make it any less valid. Boyle's main objection appears to be that it disagrees with what he'd like, which is iron.ic from someone who was criticizing conservatives as being closedminded at the end of the Spring 2005 semester. As for his reference to conservatives as being clueless, an old saying would be appropriate here: It takes one to know one. As for why conservatives are getting so annoyed, it's probably because the majority, although not all of them, are Christian and are sick of Christianity always getting the short end of the stick. Or have you forgotten about the "art" where elephant dung was spread over a statue of the VIrgin Mary and the crucifix being soaked in urine? When Christians, who were quite understandably offended by those two "works of art", they were accused of being hateful. Yet, try doing something like that to the sacred symbols of any other religion and the ACLU will be on you faster than John Kerry changing his ' mind. Hint to Donnie Boyle and the U.S. Supreme Court: The 1st Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, not freedom from reli-

gion. There's a huge difference between those statements. Donnie Boyle's statement is simply the Scopes trial in reverse - a person griping because someone wants to teach something he disagrees with. So much for tolerance. Oh, and as to screwing up Iraq, I suggest Donnie Boyle quit paying attention to the New York Times and the alphabet networks, and go to http://www.goodnewsiraq.com, which tells you what the aforementioned sources won't. - 'Victor Chabala ADMINISTRAnON OF JUSTICE

Paranoid or just intolerant? On Aug. 22, Donnie Boyle took yet another swipe at the religious movement in America. Last year it was "Bush, Darwin, and Jesus - the War on Science," and this year it's ''Bush Takes Another Swipe at Science." I'm detecting a bit of paranoia on his part. After all, to use his words, all creationists want is "to have intelligent design, or ID, given equal weight to evolutionary theory in America's science classes." Notice the words, "equal weight." Supporters of ID don't want the theory of evolution kicked out of the classroom. They just want the theory of creation (or ID), to be presented to students alongside the theory of evolution. It's disturbing to realize how close-minded so many liberals really are. Science is supposed to be about the seeking of truth. Those truly interested in finding the truth aren't afraid to have opposing viewpoints presented and studied. You'd think they would welcome a debate. After all, if they're so convinced that they're right, what do they have to lose? I thought they were concerned about diversity - or is that just in sex education class? The heart of the argument is

this: evolution and creation are both theories about the origin of the universe. Both require faith. Donnie Boyle's entire article is based on the false premise that "Evolution is fact" and that ID is simply "religious dogma." Scientific thinking is based on faith. You can't separate what you believe from what you do. Scientists interpret evidence based upon their worldview. There is no neutrality. Schools should be places where diverse ideas are presented and critically discussed. That's what the learning process is all about. Evolutionists like Donnie Boyle would like to see their worldview crammed down the throats of students across America. Donnie Boyle's intolerant comment toward Christian ideals would be considered hate speech if they were directed at any other group (i.e. Muslims, homosexuals, etc.). I guess the thought police only allows for discrimination against Christian beliefs. Fortunately, the more hateful his rhetoric becomes, the more ridiculous his position appears . . - Sarah A. Dyer UNDECIDED

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Soon the time came when Mufson said. Mufson is knowp. for doing plays began thinking seriously about his on controversial issues. He is given Working in theater since he was 16 ability to make a living in the field of support from the community as well as years old, Michael Mufson, Performing Arts. He had a baby on the administration on these issues. Performing Arts Professor and the way and needed to consider his The purpose for doing these types of Director, has always been focused on future. plays, Mufson said, is to raise quesdirecting rather than acting. "The pivotal moment in the deci- tions in people's minds. His plays are Whether he is teaching beginning sion to become a designed to invoke discusor advanced acting, or he is directing teacher, came in grad sions about war, intolera play, Mufson leaves a lasting school," Mufson said. ''/ tlln use1111 kinds of ance, poverty, class, and impression on his students. One of his teachers in tlllzy inllllltlirl mul- more. Mufson's first interest in theater a theater class spent timldill 111m1nll." "I like him because he is began at a young age. He became an an entire class period a consummate professionapprentice at an Equity Summer talking about his pas- MichaeiMufson al," s~id Casey Palmer, a . Stock Theater called the Province sion for teaching. PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSOR Theater Arts Major at Town Playhouse. From there he "That is what really Palomar. "He is not afraid moved to several other theaters got me thinking about teaching as a .to be creative but also knows his own around the East Coast focusing on career," Mufson said. "Being a direc- limits." sharpening his directing skills. "It is really a focus of his to specialtor has a lot of teaching in it as well." In addition to training actors, Mufson enjoys teaching at ize in things that others don't attempt Mufson has been an actor himself. Palomar for various reasons. "Most very often. He likes to choose some of His acting experience helped him important is the complete creative the more difficult disciplines, then develop his skills as a director. freedom that I have here," Mufson completely master them," Palmer said. Last year Mufson created an original piece called a "Spoonful of Hope, Finding Hope in Divided America." "It includes very harsh and ironic images on the War in Iraq and a critique of the cynical abuse of power," Mufson said. Another play he has done is called Un-defining Queer and is about discrimination against gays and lesbians. Mufson is currently working on a piece called "Tartuffe," a play about religious hypocrisy. It opens at the Howard Brubeck Theater on Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. Another reason Mufson enjoys teaching at Palomar is that he is able to create original and experimental performances. "I can use all kinds of crazy interactive multimedia elements," Mufson said. "There are not a lot of educational places where that is true," Mufson said. "(Mufson) takes time with every little piece to make it perfect," said Brian Wisma, one of the actors in ''Tartuffe". "He takes a lot of time and effort towards the cast and crew to get the actors to understand the material and how to perform it. Not all directors do this," Wisma said. "It is fun to work with him because the way he directs a play is very interesting," said Akiko Juman, Assistant Director of "Tartuffe." "He has a lot of HUGH COl I THE TELESC:OPI interesting ideas, but always listens to Michael Mufson, Performing Arts professor and director; currently working on "Tartuffe." the actors," Juman sai~. THE TELESCOPE

Ventriloquist The Oceanside Public Library is hosting ventrilo~ quist Joe Gandelman at its Mission branch location on~ Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Gandelman's program has music, comedy and a large dummy and puppet cast. The show is free, but due to limited space, viewers are asked to pick up a ticket at the reference desk. For more information, contact the Mission Branch Library at (760) 4355640.

Play Auditions The Performing Arts Department will be holding auditions for "Dark Rapture" on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Howard Brubeck Theatre. The noir play was written by Eric Overmeyer and will be directby Delicia Turner ed Sonnenberg.

Concert Hour Every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in Room D-10, there will be a free concert for students and community members. Upcoming Performances: Sept. 22 Irwin's Conspiracy. Modern electronics, Theremin, fresh beats and visual intrigue. Sept. 29 - Michael Nigro. Classical guitar featuring the work of Arge_ntine composers. Oct. 6 - Music and Dance from Cuba. Patriceann Mead, Silfredo LaO Vigo.

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Life is a journey, not a destination. This saying can very well be what Palomar's new world music teacher lives by. From her piano lessons at age three in San Diego, to her regular performances on "The Johnny Carson Show" in New York. Ellen Weller brings a world of experience and diversity to her classes at Palomar. In her office there are the Beethoven and Mozart CD's that you would expect to find, but there are also the eclectic Afro-Cuban and Salsa collections, and then ... there is the Staind CD she has. With a smile on her face, Weller explains her love for Staind. " I really like the lead singer's styling and range of emotion... and the way he sings about real human issues." A San Diego native, Weller grew up in a music-loving household and embraced the flute while attending Patrick Henry High School. "I had a really good musical upbringing in high school," Weller said. "My band director said, 'don't be a musician unless you have to be,' so I felt like I fell into that category - that I had to be a musician." After finishing high school. Weller moved to Los Angeles to attend Cal State Northridge for a degree in flute performance. But in 1979, Weller developed tendonitis in her right hand and had to undergo surgery. "It was really painful," Weller said, "But it was probably because I was practicing four to five hours a day." Playing flute and piano were painful even after surgery, so Weller began playing the saxophone more, and started focusing on music composition for her Major. She joined an all-female big band called Maiden Voyage and even performed on the Johnny Carson Show, but soon moved to New York for "romantic reasons." "I met a guy who moved to New York, so I moved to

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World music teacher Ellen Weller presented sarode player David Trasoff for 'Classical Ragas' at a free concert at Palomar Sept. 8.

New York, but I was going to move there anyway for college," Weller said. While in New York, Weller worked a variety of jobs including being a secretary and office manager at the World Trade center, while her husband drove a limousine. Weller even sold Electrolux vacuum cleaners door to door while she attended Queens College. She obtained a bachelor's degree in music composition and was working towards her master's degree when she moved back to San Diego in 1988 due to a recession. "Eventually we just gave up, and we moved back to San Diego," Weller said. "I wasn't doing any music at all when we came back, I rarely played, I was mainly working, but I listened to a lot of music." Weller got involved with music once again when she started playing the piano at her Secular Humanistic Judaism Congregation. She became enthralled with the Klezmer style of music; which is instrumental Jewish music, and decided to finish the master's program that she had started in New York, since all that was required was her composition of an original piece as her thesis. After composing "Jazz Suite for Piano," which was reviewed in the New York Times in 1992, Weller received her master's degree, and was playing gigs around San Diego. While teaching music at Oak Park Elementary School, Weller thought about getting her doctorate in music composition. "I had spent all my life learning to make music," eller said "I started wondering, why do people make music?

I wanted to learn how music functions in cultures, and why it is a part of the human condition." After talking to the staff of UCSD, Weller felt she would do better in their critical studies and experimental practices program, than a standard music composition program. Seven years and 350 pages of her dissertation later, Weller had her doctorate in C.S.E.P. from UCSD. ''My goal was to finish before my oldest son started college," Weller said,"And one week before he started he walked with me to turn my dissertation in to the library. So I cut it real thin!" Now at Palomar Weller hopes to start a vibrant world music program by bringing a variety of music to the campus and really infusing what she has learned into the community. Performing arts chair Michael Mufson, who was part of the committee that hired Weller, hopes that Weller will build more interest in Palomar's world music program. "She is extremely skilled in music theory and world music," Mufson said, "And in our search we discovered that is a rare combination." Now that she has her doctorate and is teaching music, Weller has little left that she wants to accomplish. "I have already released a CD of my own music, now I just need to fix my website www.wellermusic.com," Weller said. "I have been playing, sometimes with pain, but the pain isn't as important anymore. I see music as how to live, and how to make a life."

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The Super Furry Animals are nothing if not diverse. Incorporating elements of everything from Beatlesque pop to avant-garde electronica, from sweet country ballads to raging 5I punk rockers, the one thing you ... •Love Kraft' can always predict is that they will be completely unpre- a: dictable. '{Y,fTOF ~:v'iSTARS; The Wales quintet is also surBY THE SUPER prisingly accessible, not someFURRY ANIMALS thing one would expect from a band with such a strange set of influences (not to mention such exotic Welsh names as Gruff Rhys and DafYdd Ieuan). Their songs are often perfect pop pieces, even when, without warning, they slip from English to the group's exotic native tongue, or from gentle folk to frantic hiphop. The big surprise on their new album, "Love Kraft," is that the group perversely attempts to ditch their diversity. While the album still maintains the group's trademark blend of sounds, most of the heavier elements and the electronics are downplayed, in what seems an attempt to make a more solid and mature sounding album. However, their last record "Phantom Power" also attempted to take a more mellow approach, and by perfectly balancing the quiet with the loud created what was probably the band's best work. This balance did not carry over to "Love Kraft," which despite trying to sound more focused comes across as quite confused.

Which is not to say that "Love Kraft" is a total loss. The definitive track is the album opener "Zoom," which rides a dark slow Neil Young inspired groove over everything from lush strings and choir to a sad broken music box, and features the soon-to-be classic lyrics "I can't get enough of this/kiss me with apocalypse." Other standouts include the Grateful Dead-inspired chorus to "Ohio Heat," the lovely sad Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" t ribute "Atomic Lust ," and the epic "Cloudberries" which takes one pretty melody and applies it to three very different grooves - a wonderful song which truly must be heard to be believed. However, the lack of diversity really hurts the album. There is nothing upbeat early on, unless one counts the dopey throwaway sing-alongs "The Horn" and "Lazer Beam." But while these songs seem intended to give us a break from the sadder pieces, they in fact just serve to break the heartbreaking mood that has already been set up. Part of it is a sequencing problem - the McCartneyish pop anthem "Back On A Roll" would have made an excellent second track (showing us that the band could have fun without sounding like children), but instead it's tucked away right near the back of the album, where it sounds like a bit of filler in between so many melodramatic epics. Another weakness is the band's attempts to use singers besides front man Gruff Rhys. While the other members definitely have pleasant voices, Rhys' is easily the most distinct and exciting. The tracks which neglect use of his voice are, not surprisingly, considerably less gripping than the six or seven that do. But I can't give the album too much flack. After all, it is still an album by what may be the best band oper-

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ating today, and it defmitely has its share of high points (though not as many as "Rings Around The World" or "Phantom Power," which are practically nothing but high points). And to be honest, the album may be just a bit more accessible than the previous ones. While I enjoy their schizophrenia, the average listener may not, and may be more impressed by an album, which doesn't leap from genre to genre and instead focuses on the tight song craft which has always been at the core of the group.

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Brushing and flossing was never a problem for people scared of the dentist's drill. Now students in Palomar's dental assistant program are on the other side of the chair. A career in dental assisting allows graduates to earn $14 $20 per hour after two to four semesters in school. High demand for dental assistants, combined with Palomar's top ranking dental assistant program has created career opportunities for Palomar graduates. Aida Alberno, 21, is training to become a dental hygienist this semester after two years at Palomar College. Alberno was working as a dental-lab technician and said she thought being a dental hygienist would be a fun job because of the one-on-one interaction with semesters depending on each patients, as well as good money student's pace. Program participants are and flexible hours. Alberno is in the "Dental expected to take seven dental Operative Procedures" class assisting courses, as well as one which teaches about crowns and English course and one speech course, in order to earn a fillings. "There is a lot of information to Certificate of Proficiency in learn in just two semesters, but Dental Radiography. Students in their last semesthe classes are fun, " Alberno said. "We sometimes learn by ter of the program must particirole-playing. One student pre- pate in an internship. The internship tends to be a program patient while the other student "You e11n't be someone who allows stu312 learns by being is grossed out by blood 11nd dents hours of work the dental other stuH you might find experience in hygienist." various denAlthough in people's mouths." tal offices Alberno said - Aida Alberno before they there are enjoyDENTAL STUDENT graduate. able aspects of The prothe job, she warned that a career as a dental gram prepares students to hygienist is not for the squeam- become chair-side dental assistants, administrative dental ish. ''You can't be someone who is assistants and prepares them to grossed out by blood and other take the California Registered stuff you might find in people's Dental Assistant Examination, which is required to work in the mouths," Alberno said. The program at Palomar can field. Palomar student's success be completed in two to four

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES To register or for questions please contact tbe SCU Postgt"aduate Division: Tel: 562..~02.3379 Fax: 562.902.3342 Email: Po5tgraduate@scuhs.edu

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rate on the exam is in the top 25 percent in the state. The program is also accredited by the American Dental Association, therefore Palomar graduates can practice in states other than California. Palomar students interested in the dental assisting are encouraged to visit the program's Web site at www.palomar.edu/healthldental.htm. The Web site gives course information as well as information on how to apply. The "Introduction to Dental Sciences and Dental Occupations" course is open to all Palomar students and can be taken before entering the program. The application period for the program is from April 15 - Aug. 15 and all applicants are required to attend one orientation meeting before applying to program. Orientations for the 20052006 academic year will be held on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m., Dec. 14 at 3 p.m., March 14 at 6 p.m., May 9 at 3 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 3 p.m.

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Above: Professor Adelina Acevedo lectures to dental students using a "dummy" patient. Below: Dental students train to be "chairside" assistants using a "dummy" patient. Palomar dental students test in the top 25 percent in the state.

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Two Palomar College students won local Emmy awards this June, bringing the college to a total of 21 Emmy awards between the cinema, radio and television departments. "The Emmy awards are a reflection on the quality of education at Palomar College," said RTV instructor Pat Hahn. "More importantly, the Emmys reflect the quality of our students." RTV student Wayne Short won in the "Outstanding Student Achievement, Television News" category for the show, "Comet Report," while cinema student Michael Varga received his Emmy in the "Outstanding Student Achievement, Other Than News" category for "Bigfoot: Resident in Foxwood." "Comet Report" was a fall sports recap in which Short and reporter Marie Tang interviewed coaches and top athletes from nine different sports. Although the Emmy does not include a monetary prize, recognition like this does help Palomar by drawing students in, Hahn said. "It also lets future students know that if you are serious about a career in broadcasting or cinema that Palomar College is the school to attend," Hahn said. As a result of the project, sports are now a regular part of "Primetime Palomar," a student produced news program that is cablecast to 275,000 homes. In addition, Hahn has developed a sports news broadcast COURTESY PHOTO class. Students Michael Varga (left) and Wayne Short won local Emmy awards for projects produced through Palomar's R1V and cinema departments. "TV sports is huge in America and we hope to train future sports broadcasters and reporters," Hahn said. back from Hahn and others. "Mike has a great sense of humor and really good "I knew we had a great show," said Short, "but I was "It felt really good to get recognition for a lot of hard timing," said cinema instructor, Lisa Cecere. "It was a really surprised to win." work," Short said. Hahn, who advised the project, esti- very funny film." Short, who wrote, produced and edited the 30- mated that Short put in more than 100 hours on the She said Varga won the Emmy not only because of minute sports program, said he recognized the poten- show. his strong production skills, but also because of his tial for a sports show at Palomar. Varga's award-winning project was a "mockumen- ability to work well with others. "Palomar has one of the best community college tary," which is a film presented as a documentary that "This was his second nomination," Cecere said. "The sports programs in the state," said Short, who operat- is actually fiction. In it, Varga interviewed the resi- first one was for a group project the previous year." ed Navy intra-mural sports programs before he came dents of a small town that is in the midst of a hunt for Cecere said that in the cinema field, the Emmy is a to Palomar in 2002. Bigfoot. The film is a combination of interviews with high profile award that represents recognition for a job Short said the show was a lot of work for everyone the wacky residents of Foxwood and clips of Bigfoot well done. She also said it motivates students to create involved, but that he also had a lot of positive feed- himself. the best films possible.

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Measure your technology addiction How much is your cell phone bill each month? Here is the scoring system: A.

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is my best friend. Seriously. I ditched my other one - he couldn't tell me how many feet are in a meter. B. PORN! Er, uh, homework. Yeah, homework ... C. I think I had e-mail account once. This Internet th ing is just a fad . D. If I see a web, I get my broom.

What kind of computer do you have? A. Power Mac G5 dual processor with a 256 MB graphics card and Cinema Display B. Dude, I got a Dell. C. I think it's a Commodore 65 - I don't know. D. My brother's pretty good at math.

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THE LITERATURE MAJOR If you spend more time stuck in books than staring at a computer screen, the Gateway M320S will suffice. It has the most basic computer necessities _ a Celeron chip, 40-gigabyte hard drive and Wi-Fi. Starting at $600, the M320S affordable price includes a 15-inch screen, weighs 5.5 pounds and probably costs less than six textbooks.

THE GAME DEVELOPER MAJOR Face it, you picked this field, you know what machine you want. And it's not cheap. The $2,965 Alienware Area51M 7700 has a Pentium 4 processor 530 with Hyper-threading (for the fastest gameplay, er, I mean, game development). Of course, it includes a 17-inch widescreen display and 256MB Nvidia GeForce graphics card.

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Toshiba's Qosmio will appeal to aspiring filmmakers because the TV is built into the computer. But this isn't like other computers that rely on special Microsoft software to control the Tv. Qosmio's TV works without booting up the computer, though it'll set you back $2,999. (It also has the Microsoft software for easy recording and video editipg.)

Get used to carrying around a clipboard with Toshiba's Tecra M4-S435 Tablet PC. The 14.1-inch touch-screen display lets you write notes directly on screen. It'll even convert your handwriting to a more legible font. Prices start at $1,700.

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Leaping like Spider-man minus the web look at your surroundings in a totally different way," said Schultz, who jumped up a concrete wall and lingered on the roof to marvel at the view. ''You start seeing what's beyond things." By Marina Takahashi Unlike skateboarding or KIT NEWS SERVICE rollerblading, which are banned Twenty years ago, Sebastien in many parks and public areas, Foucan was a bored teen in there are usually no laws Lisses, France. So, along with against parkour. Mark Toorock his childhood friend , David of Urban Freeflow said, "It's Belle, he began jumping from sort of hard to define, since we roof to fence, and thus was born don't use things like skatean extreme sport called parkour boards." or free running, which is Andrew Leiholf, 18, of spreading worldwide. Hudson, Ohio, said "just getting Parkour is a combination of over the fear that you won't gymnastics, running and bal- make it" is the hardest part ance. Basically, the pros look about the sport, which dictates like Spider-man without the a constant flow of movement. web. Leiholf learned about park"Parkour is about movement, our when he stumbled on the and not only jumping," Foucan Web site. said in an e-mail interview. "It's "I was just cruising the an art form more than a sport. Internet one night, and hapIt's about expression of human pened to cross the Urban beings with their environ- Freeflow forum," Leiholf said. ments." Balancing on a wobbly wire It has become popular in the fence, Bradford tried to figure United States in the last couple out his next move. of years, especially after the "It's something that you don't inception of need to comU r b a n pete in. It's all Freeflow, a "Dnte you sttlrl to do it, you about having Web site in look tit your surroundings in fun," he said. "There's New York and t1 tott1//y diHerent Wtly." London. With nothing you more than - Willism Schultz have to prove; FREE RUNNER that's the 11 ,5 00 members exchangcoolest part." ing messages about the sport, it For about a month, Bradford bills itself as "the largest and has been jumping off roofs and most comprehensive freestyle balancing on objects. His backparkour Web site in the world." ground in skateboarding has This is how Arlin Bradford, helped with leg strength and 14, of Streetsboro, Ohio, met balance, especially in difficult William Schultz, 18, of Leipsic jumps. in northwest Ohio. Because Like many teens, he learned Ohio is fairly new to the scene, about the sport through a doc"traceurs" (practitioners of the umentary on the TLC cable sport) connect with one another network, called "Jump in the local forums to see if any- Britain," a sequel to "Jump one else in the area wants to London." The film showcases jam. Foucan and other seasoned Bradford and Schultz demon- traceurs moving fluidly strated their sport recently in throughout the streets of the grassy playground in front Britain. of Campus Elementary School While parkour can be done in Streetsboro. virtually anywhere, many preWith four other beginner- and fer busy metropolitan areas. Ohio The urban obstacle course intermediate-level traceurs, they started climbing gives teens and adults an up swing set poles, jumping off excuse to be a kid again, said fences, and balancing on skinny Schultz, who has gone to jams railings. in Toronto, New York, and "Once you start to do it, you Michigan.

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William Schultz, 18, of Findlay, Ohio, jumps off a swing set and a bike rack at the Campus Elementary School in Streetsboro, Ohio. He was showing local youths the new extreme sport called Parkour, or free running. Parkour began in the 1980s in a Paris suburb and involves jumping from one building, fence or object to another in fluid motion.

"Finding good places to do it is hard. I live in a small town," Schultz said. "I'm more inclined to travel to jam with other people." In Toronto, Schultz and 30 other American traceurs met with about 70 Canadians. "We had to split up into four groups to kind of rotate the city so we don't cause a mob scene," Schultz said. "It was just heaven." For Leiholf and Bradford, the local school playgrounds and parks around Hudson and Streetsboro are their practicing grounds because of the j un-

gle gyms and obstacles. But just about any location can be used for practice. "The best place to practice is wherever you are," Toorock said. "Figure out or negotiate whatever obstacles are around." Although Toorock said the sport can be done by anybody at any age, safety is the main goal, especially for beginners. "Figure out your limits, both physical and mental," said Toorock, who fortunately hasn't had any major injuries. "And be safe. That can't be stressed enough. Be safe." Schultz came close to injury

at a jam in Michigan a few weeks ago. "I jumped from the second story of a parking garage after vaulting over the railing," he said. The six teens jumping and moving from one area to another were certainly engaging in a challenging physical activity. But parkour also has a guiding philosophy, developed by Foucan. "It's really about never standing still as a person. As a person, I want to constantly challenge myself," Toorock said. "It's essentially a way oflife."

First days in London lead to love of British eccentricities I first heard about the study abroad program in London almost a year ago. Since then it has occupied every spare thought my mind has offered. Now that I am finally here, I have found London to be everything and nothing that I expected. I expected to get lost in central London and to be awed by the bustle of the city. I did not expect that after only four days I would feel confident navigating the Underground maze. I expected to love my roommates. I did not expect that they would look after me with such care when I was sick. Despite all this, I still have not yet taken in the fact that I am in London, and I am not going home any time soon.

I have learned about London in a variety of ways. By taxi, I saw London as a fast paced world always rushing to the next light. For the first time in my life, I felt an urgent need for my seat belt. The Underground, or Tube, put the diversity of London's seven million plus population on display. A boat tour down the Thames River allowed me to see the bold way in which the new builds itself up next to the old. I felt a chill run down my spine as we drifted by the traitor's entrance to the Tower of London. Imagine being rowed through a small gate lined with the heads of other traitors who met the same fate. On a guided bus tour I discovered how not to stand out as a tourist. The guide

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gave us two basic guidelines. Do not wear white socks, and lower your tone of voice. So far, though, the best way I have found to explore London is by getting lost. Walk down any street, turn left, turn right, it does not matter. I have fallen in love with getting completely lost and finding my way back again. It has been during the time of being lost that I have seen the frostiness of a Londoner melt away to give friendly directions and a suggestion for lunch. It has been in being lost that I have begun to think that just maybe, I may find my place in this city by the end of three months. Currently, my place is as a confused American student. My host family's eight year old daughter seems to have a better possession of the English language than me. She recently informed me that what I call pants are what she calls trousers, and what she calls pants, I call underwear. I can only imagine the embarrassing situations that sort of misunder-

standing could have led to on the streets of London. Excuse me sir, where can I buy some cheap pants? My language has split into two categories. One I speak among other Americans, the other I speak among the British. With Americans, bathroom and apartment make perfect sense. Not so with the British. The bathroom is the loo or the water closet. Only royalty have apartments; the rest of us live in flats. I wonder if my life will stop feeling so split, or if I even want it to. On the one hand, I have fallen in love with all the quirks of the British and want to assimilate entirely. On the other hand, I do not want to lose my identity as an American. I suppose only time will tell. Sarah Foglesong is participating in Palomar College's fall study abroad program in London, England. She corresponds each week in The Telescope and on The Telescope Online at www.the-tele scope.com. E-mail her at scaycee@aol.com.

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Interim VP of fiscal services retires best interim positions because of the experienced staff. He said the budget was also less of a headache because of extra money the college received from equalization funds. Palomar received these funds from the state because it was one of the worst ranked colleges in terms of funding, By Amelia Vincent Newmyer said. Palomar is ranked 63rd THE TELESCOPE out of72 colleges in the state, so those extra funds were meant to even out the ranks, Getting Palomar's finances in order Newmyer said. Newmyer started as a community college took longer than Joe Newmyer expected. Newmyer, the fiscal services interim professor in 1964 and taught for 11 years. vice-president, is retiring this month 'lb date he has 41 years experience in eduafter serving the college for 15 months, cation and fiscal services. nine months longer than he had planned. In 1989, he began work in the state chanPalomar College President Robert cellor's office and served seven years as the Deegan said he is still looking for state vice-chancellor of fiscal policy. He Newmyer's replacement. said that complimented his previous expeNewmyer said he did not want to con- rience in the school system and gave him tinue for another four months when the the contacts to get seven interim positions permanent vice-president is scheduled to across the state. take over in January 2006. "I've enjoyed it, but I want to get back to The district is preparing for a bond my retirement," Newmyer said. He said this is his second time retiring measure to go on the June 2006 ballot and Palomar is in a good position for that, and he is going to stick with it. Newmyer ELLIOT DELISSER I THE TELESCOPE Newmyer said. said is leaving for Europe with his wife During the bond process, Sept. 22 for a three- Joe Newmyer served the college for 15 months as interim vice president of fiscal services. Anew interim week vacation and he vice president will be appointed while a hiring committee interviews candidates for the permanent position. Newmyer worked with the "In the world of ehiel college to explore possible plans to go skiing this Deegan said the next interim VP needs outcomes of the ballot business oHieers Joe would winter. Deegan said he hopes there will be a measure and what the col- be 11 h11ll oll11mer." Newmyer said he is to be very knowledgeable about communi- smooth transition from one interim VP to tying up the loose ends ty college finances. lege can do to persuade votthe next and that they will have time to The new interim VP will have to start work together. - Robert Deegan before his departure, ers to approve the proposal. PALOMAR COLLEGE PRESIDENT but the budget is com- looking at the 2006-2007 school year and "In the world of chief Deegan said he is in the process of hirbusiness officers Joe would plete and finances are focus on hiring a lot of new full-time facul- ing a permanent vice-president. He said ty, Newmyer said be a hall offamer," said college president in order. the job description is finalized and they Robert Deegan, , "He's absolutely recogKatie 'lbwnsend-Merino, president of are advertising nationally. In addition, he "They've got a good group of people here nized as one of the best there ever was." to work with and the budget has worked the Faculty Senate, said she is concerned said he is going to attend a chief business Newmyer has made many financial out pretty well since I've been here," about having another interim VP for less officer conference to search for talented strides for the college by balancing the Newmyer said. than four months. She said she thinks it candidates to submit to the screening budget when it was significantly out of Deegan said the next interim will be in a will not work out well and wishes committee. The committee is comprised balance and helping the college save good position because of how sound Newmyer could stay until a permanent of faculty, staff, administration and stuNewmyer has left the budget, but he or she vice-president is placed. She said she dents who will review applications and money, Deegan said. hopes the next VP will model Newmyer by conduct interviews. "We virtually have no real financial will have a large role to assume. problems," Deegan said. "Our enrollment ''You have to find the right person who supporting open access to information. ''Hopefully from there we will find a "I've really appreciated his openness and person that's a good fit for Palomar," is growing and our budget is good." has the skilled ability and wants to work honesty," 'lbwnsend-Merino said. Newmyer said this has been one of his for four months," Deegan said. Deegan said.

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There is plenty of money for Palomar to work with during the upcoming year, Governing Board President Nancy Chadwick said. The governing board approved a $101.8 million budget for the 2005-2006 fiscal year at its Sept. 13 meeting. The budget will go into effect July 1, 2006 and balances incoming revenue with likely expenditures. "There's not a great deal of change from last year, but we do know its ending balanced." said J oe Newmyer, vice presiBoard dent of fiscal services. Chadwick said the budget is healthy and does not reflect money the college will receive for enrollment growth this year. She added that it is vital the college receive equalization funds from the state so it may pursue the goal of attaining 75 percent full-time faculty employment. 'There's not one worry I have about the budget," Chadwick said. "Every year we set money aside for the future. Our retirees don't have a thing to worry about." College President Robert Deegan said $2 million was saved in this year's budget. He said the budget allows the college to hire 15 new faculty positions, which the governing board approved during the meeting. "It's always a good position to have an ending balance JOHN ASBURY I THE TELESCOPE than be in the red," Deegan said. Joe Madrigal, vice president of Student Services, congratulates Palomar student Junius Dion for winning an international poetry award. The college will receive additional funds in the spring, Dion received the "editors choice" award from International poetry Society in Washington D.C. on Aug. 19. based on an enrollment growth of 3 percent during the In other news, the board approved two subcontracts the expenses to be used for the building itself. summer. Deegan said if growth continues, the college Newmyer said $1.5 million is left in the upcoming will be able to hire 10 additional faculty positions which and a $30,000 change order for the science building. The C.E. Wylie Construction Company requested the college budget, with $2 million set aside for future costs. have already been prioritized. seek an outside contractor to install Chadwick said the board might want to seek legislative "We have a lot of work ahead of us to reach an elevator. A project architect assistance. those goals, but we're optimistic," Deegan said. ''The11'1 not one "It's odd to have site costs related to granite deemed that an elevator submitted by Enrollment numbers are about the same as KONE Inc. was not adequate. removal," Chadwick said. "From the legislative standthis time last year, Deegan said, based on a worry I h11re 11bout A similar subcontract was point, this is not over." census conducted during the third week of the budget." approved to install auditorium seatThe Board also recognized the retirement of two faculclasses. - Nancy Chadwick ing while the change order was ty members. Athletic director John Woods presented Although enrollment numbers from the first day of classes showed an increase of 3 to 4 per- GOVERNING BOARD PRESIDENT approved to remove blue granite wrestling coach Bruce Swart with a plaque recognizing 36 years of service at Palomar. found at the construction site. cent, the number of students attending classes Although all three motions passed without opposi''We don't replace folks like him. We just hire someone has since dropped off, Deegan said. He said the college is now looking to increase efforts to lure students to tion, Chadwick expressed concern about continued else," Woods said. Dean of Media and Business Pat Schwerdtfeger prefunding for the project. enroll in late start classes. Chadwick said $250,000 is left in the contingency sented an award of recognition to administrative assisDeegan said he would send letters to those students fund for the project and she said she expects the bulk of tant Diana Olson, who was not present. who dropped, to encourage more students to return.

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Palomar College Foundation director Deborah Stanley has a list of improvements and ideas for the college's fundraising organization. In addition to lending aid for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Stanley said she would like to enhance the nursing program, improve the library and add a better football field. Still, these are just a few things on the Foundation's agenda. - The Foundation was established in 1959 and, within the past few years, has raised more than $2 million. It originated out of a need for fundraising for the school. An estate that was being given to Palomar helped the process. The only request was that it be used to assist the school economically with what local and state funds did not subsidize. Assistance has been given in the form of grants, scholarships and development toward the campus. Stanley has been working at Palomar since March of 2005. A native of San Diego, Stanley received' her business and marketing degree in Kansas. Stanley said it took 15 years for her to discover what she wanted to after she graduated. She was initially a journalism major and decided to pursue business degree instead. Before Stanley decided to work for Palomar, she said she had reservations about taking the job. She was originally the breadwinner in her family and said she did not want to change that economic factor. When she spoke to her father who was in the hospital he told her to "Go for it." She spoke to him on a Friday, he passed away the following Monday.

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Deborah Stanley took over as the Palomar College Foundation director in March. The Foundation is currently involved in fundraising efforts to help victims of Hurricane Katrina and works throughout the year to raise funds for the college.

Stanley said his words- of encouragement helped her make the decision to take the job. Her father, who was in the Navy, was also a very skilled woodcarver. After he died, Stanley's mother donated all of his woodshop materials to Palomar's wood technology department, a guitar that her father never finished was included in that donation. When she became part of Palomar's staff she was presented with a fullyrestored guitar that her father had

worked on. Stanley said this act of kindness made her feel right at home. "The Palomar College community has been so welcoming and so kind," Stanley said. Her plans for the foundation's future are to centralize its activities and functions. The foundation has $23,000 set aside for improvements for the library. Stanley said she wants the community and local businesses to be more involved and connect with the founda-

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Dustin Yoder, of the Oregon National Guard, provides protection for California Task Force 3, an urban search and rescue team from Mento Park, Calif. during a search in New Orleans. incoming students. The proposed bill, always a great outpouring of support. AB1646 is awaiting approval by Gov. The challenge when someone wants to Schwarzenegger and would waive the non- give is how," Stanley said. "We want to resident tuition fees for be part of the greater Katrina evacuees at any ''Thlte is no short-term good and offer expertise." California community colThe Student Affairs lege, Deegan said. . ~ solution. lvtryOnl will office and members of the Stanley said money is 111 thipping in liS long Associated Student needed · most to aid the Government have been hurricane victims and liS itt11k11." campaigning in the would have the greatest Student Center and impact. - Robert Deegan going to classrooms askPALOMAR COLLEGE PRESIDENT · c d onat"1ons. However, mg 10r the Foundation is also acceptDonation cans have also ing new toys, new clothing and person- been placed in the Student Affairs al hygiene products to be sent to those office, Java City and the cafeteria. · affected by the disaster. Student Affairs Director Bruce Bishop "When these things happen, there is said Palomar students have been eager

to give. "The response has been overwhelming. In a matter of minutes people were throwing out $5's, $10's and $20's," Bishop said holding up a paint can full of money. ASG senator April Equibel made a donation while purchasing her lunch on Sept. 7 and said she encourages all students to donate. "Every penny counts. If anything like that happened in our area the nation would come to help in an instant," Esquibel said. "Everyone in some way is affected. It's a small world - everyone knows someone who might know someone involved." The college will send 100 percent of donations received to the Red Cross, Stanley said. She said she hopes to bring the Red Cross to Palomar to collect the donations and give students the opportunity to see their efforts reward~ ed. The Foundation plans to donate contributions on behalf of Palomar College, Stanley said, though she said the Foundation is looking for ways to maximize the contributions. One option, Bishop said the college is exploring, is to make the contributions though Araniark food services, which has offered to match whatever is donated. "This is not about Palomar. It's about helping victims. We want students and faculty to see the result of their efforts," Stanley said. "By giving the Palomar community multiple choices to donate, the greater the potential there is that people will give." Students who want to contribute can donate at the Foundation offi-ce in the Administrative building, Room B-4 or at the Student Affairs in SU-201. Checks should be made to "the

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THE TELESCOPE â&#x20AC;˘ MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 2005

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The Byron Campbell er a has begun for the Palomar wrestling program. Campbell, 32, got his first taste of collegiate head coachi n g JS Sept. RAMS 15 a COMETS 10 , bittersweet 35-15 loss to Fresno City College at the Dome. Fresno City, the third ranked team in the state at the end of last season, took control of the night with two early pinfalls in the first two matches and never looked back in defeating the Comets. "It was kind of frustrating," Campbell said. "It shows us where we're at, good or bad." Despite the losing the opener, Campbell is optimistic about the Comets prospects for long-term success, but isn't expecting immediate dividends. "I don't think we have the talent this year so we are going to have to win in other areas." Campbell said. "I expect us to be better in toughness , shape and strength. Overall, I was happy we didn't (fizzle) out." Dan Castro recorded Palomar's first win ofthe season, a dominating pinfall of Mike Righi in the 141-pound weight class. Castro didn't allow Righi to record a point before pinning him with 23 seconds remaining in the second round. "I have high expectations for this season," Castro said. "It's a good wake-up call for me to see where I am." Louie DeSantis and Duane Guile battled but lost close

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Louie DeSantis has the upper hand in his match versus Fresno City College. Palomar lost in Byron Campbell's debut as a collegiate head coach.

decisions in the following two bouts. Deantis' match was particularly frustrating to Campbell. Down 8-6 late in the third and final round, Desantis seemingly had an opportunity for a maneuver that could have catapulted him to victory. He instead opted for a more high-risk move, which was countered by opponent Sinai Pezzat, a counter that gave him two points and a 10-6 match win. "Louie is a good wrestler and he is going to get better," Campbell said of Desantis undisciplined attempt. "He showed talent and heart but needed discipline in that situ-

ation. And we'll work on that." After losses by Brandon Widner and Mike Cascioppo, Palomar finished the night positively with a win from heavyweight Tyler McKay. Ryan N ej al recorded the only other victory for the Comets, a second round pinfall of an overmatched Eric Sanchez in the 17 4-pound class. As a brand new head coach, Campbell recognizes the importance of winning but emphasizes other important factors in running a program. Campbell holds double practices three times a week, something the sophomores didn't experience

last season. He also takes a major personal involvement in each wrestler. And they're already noticing. "He relates to us well," said sophomore Duane Guile. "If we're having trouble with anything he's there for us. I had some personal issues over the summer and he was right there for me." Another sophomore appreciates the hands-on approach of his' new head coach. "If you are late to practice, Byron will call you right away," Castro said. "He accounts for everybody and makes sure you are committed."

NOTEBOOK Byron Campbell was an A l l American and captain of the 1992 state Byron champion Campbell Palomar t e a m under his predecessor Joe Ismay. After starring at Fresno State, Campbell returned to Palomar as an assistant in 1998 before taking the reigns for 2005.

Athletes give more than money to hurricane victims All of us that are spor ts fans should be proud of the way professional athletes m this country have responded to the relief effort of Hurricane Katrina. Th ese athletes are frequently in the news for things that are not related to sports. And they're usually not positive . From drug busts to bar-room brawls, domestic violence to murder charges, professional athletes have covered the spectrum of legal trouble and embarrassment. This is a small percentage, of course, but because of the money that is involved in sports today and the constant microscope that follows the athletes, it seems like they are only in the news for negative reasons. Right now athletes from every sport are taking charge and helping with the Hurricane Katrina relief effort - both financially and emotionally. Deion Sanders h as ch allenged every athlete in sports to donate $1,000. It doesn't seem like a lot, but that's millions when you add it up. George Steinbrenner, owner of the famed New York Yankees, has donated $1 million on behalf of his team. There are so many contributions, they can't all be listed.

One of th e most impressive responses to the victims of Katrina has come from th e National Basketball Association. On Sept. 11, led by former player and current TNT basketball analyst Kenny Smith, NBA players put on an exhibition all-star game in Houston, for the purpose of giving all of the proceeds to hurricane victims.

That's on top of the $2.5 million th at the players ass ociation has already pledged. It's easy to say that they should give this money. That $2.5 million is nothing for these rich athletes. So why should we care? We should care because as sports fans it lifts our morale to see our heroes care and be humanized. It

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New Orleans Saints players observe a moment of silence for those affected by Hurricane Katrina before the preseason game with the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, Sepll

makes you feel a little bit better to know that those victims, who many are sports fans, are being thought of by athletes who are often perceived by society to be incapable of thinking "like a regular person." Another question is being asked. Do they really care or are they writing checks out of obligation? They really do care. That is plainly obvious by the sight of a sobbing Stephon Marbury, a member of the New York Knicks. Long known as cocksure and a borderline malcontent, Marbury was so moved to tears by the suffering that he couldn't even finish his portion of the NBA press conference for hurricane relief. "First of all, it's touching when you think of the little kids crying," Marbury said, clearly distraught. "I just think about my kids, my son. You see little babies floating in the river. You complain about the little things. But we're so fortunate to be able to breathe and walk knowing all of this is going on." Marbury has donated somewhere between $500,000 to $1 million of his own salary to the cause. Is all of this going to make everything better? Of course not. Not even close. But it's nice to know that these professional athletes are more than just cardboard cutouts at the grocery store. They're human beings like you and me who care and have feelings.

THE lUESCOPE • MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 2005

Men's soccer ·collapses in second half Bv John Scafetta

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The Palomar College men's soccer team lost 2-1 to College of the Canyons Sept. 10, in a tale of two halves. The Comets dominated the first half of the game on defense, limiting the Cougars offensive opportuni- COUGARS 1 ties. In the COMETS I second h a I f , breakdowns in the defense allowed the Cougars to tie, and eventually win. "Our defense played pretty good, we are good enough defensively to win games, but we need to score some goals," said men's head coach Carlos Hernandez." "If the offense doesn't get in rhythm, eventually the pressure switches over to the defense, and eventually their going to break down and make mistakes." The loss took a toll on the Comets, moving them to 1-2-1 on the young season. The Comets grabbed the lead late in the first half, when forward Matt Tannehill outran his defender, striking the ball into the left corner of the net. In the second half the Comets saw their chances of a victory slip away, when the Cougars offense escaped a sea of red defenders, tying the game 1-1. Late in the second half the Comet offense set up an outstanding scoring chance for forward Shin Takemura, who was tripped up by Cougar defenders, losing control of the ball. We're having problems finishing plays," Hernandez said. "We started to force shots, we shouldn't have been forcing." With less than five minutes left in the game, the Comets defense once again broke down, allowing Cougar offense to sneak through defenders, scoring the go ahead goal. "We dominated the whole game, but the last five minutes, we couldn't hold them off," Takemura said. Despite the collapse in defense, Hernandez still thought moving Takemura

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Comets Jose Avalos (left) and Dante Brooks (right) fight for the ball in Palomar's heartbreaking 2-lloss to College of the Canyons Sept. 10 at the soccer field.

from outside mid-fielder to forward for this game was a good idea. "I moved Mark Craig-Jones to outside midfielder, and he did a pretty good job also," Hernandez said. "We need to find a combination where the guys are going to feel comfortable with each other, so maybe we can produce some more scoring opportunities." Hernandez said the Comets ineffectiveness to spread the ball out was also a major problem for the offense. With more than double the shots on goal to the Cougars, Palomar had a tough time getting the ball into inside, allowing the opposing defense to adjust to their offense. He admits his team lacks the experience needed, but believes he can get them on the right track. Palomar will play San Bernardino valley at home Sep. t 22 .

Carlos Budar clears the ball despite his jersey being grabbed by a College of the Canyons player.

Comets earn victory, get bitten by injury bug on offense this year. "This is a big step for me," she said. After taking the lead, Palomar's limAnother couple of bites from the injury bug wasn't enough to keep the ited defense held off the Cougars despite the loss of a key Comets down as the women's defender in Nolasco. soccer team prevailed 2-1 Sep. COUGARS I "We wanted to think 10 at home against College of COMETS 1 the Canyons. defensively," head coach Kim Cowan said. Second-half InJuries to With the game winding down and Austin Nolasco and Natalie Ortiz delayed play for several minutes leav- the availability of players shrinking, ing the Comets shorthanded, but the Cowan and co-head coach Holland Cougars were unable to capitalize in Hanson reminded their players to the remaining minutes, allowing keep their composure and focus through the rest of the game. Palomar to better its' record to 2-3-0. Scoring the winning goal in each of Beam said that after the injuries to Palomar's wins through the game against Nolasco and Ortiz everyone wanted to COC, Jamie Beam took a pass from Tasha win the game for them. Making an offensive contribution in Stark midway through the second half, converting it into a tie-breaking goal and the win, Nolasco scored the first of the Comet's two goals early in the game victory over the Cougars. A defensive player last year, Beam is before being sidelined. Cause of the injuries to both players excited about being able to contribute By J;unes ralen

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Beam alone played four different were said by Cowan and other players to have been known prior to the game, positions against COC. Implementing a rotation of short but both players were cleared to play stints for her players, Cowan has been by their doctors. "Natalie has heart problems," Beam trying to keep them loose while not said. "That's why the ambulance pressuring their bodies to perform at a maximum level for the entire came." game. Though difficult, she Beam also said does not feel it has really Nolasco may be out for '"'We don't h11ve 11 broken the team's rhythm of the remainder of the st11rting lineup 0111 play. season due to her knee Cougars head coach Philip injury, which has now bench.'' Marcellin questioned repeatedly become an -Kim Cowan issue. HEAD COACH whether the injury delays Already dealing with affected his teams' ability to come back, but attributed it a short roster, Cowan may now have to shuffle her lineup all as being part of the game. The playing status of Nolasco and even more than she had in the team's Ortiz has not yet been determined for first five games. «we don't have a starting lineup or a upcoming games. The next home game for the Comets bench," Beam said, referring to the inconsistency on the field, which will be Sep. 28 against division rival San Diego City College at 3:15p.m. Cowan has been forced to work with.

THE TELESCOPE • MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 2005

Comets clip Seilhawks, stay unbeaten Br Matt Null

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sk quarterback Josh Somerville what he has done different in 2005 and its simple - nothing. "I just feel more comfortable in the pocket this year," Somerville said. "Where as last year my head was spinning, this year I know where I am going with the ball." Whatever he is, or isn't doing, is working. Somerville recently led the Comets to a victory after Palomar was trailing at halftime for the second straight week, this time beating up on Los Angeles Harbor 38-12 at Escondido High School's Wilson Stadium. ''We struggled last year. This isn't last year." said head coach Joe Early of the Comets 2004 season, in which they went 3-7. "We are coming to win each game and we are going to play to the end of the whistle." Early said the Comets played some their best football in the past two seasons in the second half. After a 2004 season in which Somerville threw for three touchdowns and eight interceptions, the sophomore from Paloma Valley High School eclipsed his entire touchdown total from last year, against the Seahawks. Somerville threw for two touchdowns and ran another two in what he said was one of his best games at Palomar. On the season, Somerville has seven touchdowns, four rushing and three passing. "I'm really not doing anything different," said Somerville who was 14-for-36 with 246 yards. "I just feel more comfortable and confident in the pocket." That confidence shined through as Somerville completed passes to eight different receivers, with Hardy Houge catching a 9-yard pass to start the scoring for Palomar and Graham Middleboro catching a 16-yard pass .on third down at the beginning of the second half to give the Comets the lead for

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Freshman cornerback Ushaka Mitchell returns the ball down the sidelines after the Comets blocked Los Angeles Harbor kicker Robert Ortega's point after attempt in the second quarter of their game on Sept. 10.

good at 14-12. ''We spread the ball around and there was a lot of guys that caught the ball today and that is big," Somerville said. ''We have a lot of weapons and teams can't just game plan on one guy on our team and shut them down." On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker Jesse Jones was able to recover a fumble on the Seahawks first drive. Not to be outdone, on the first play of the second half, teammate Mikol Fleming also recovered a fumble, giving the ball to the Comets on the 16-yard line, which led to their winning touchdown. "They were killing us on one play, the quarterback option, but once we got into our base defense, we shut it down just like we have been working on all week," said sophomore linebacker Robert Balla, who had five tackles and five passes

exposed a missed assignment by Palomar's defense to scamper 63 yards Palomar 38, Los Angeles Harbor 12 down the sidelines for LA Harbor 3 9 0 0 - 12 a touchdown. Palomar 7 0 14 17- 38 "We had a blitz Individual StaUstlcs called and we had a RUSHING- LA. Harbor- S. Rynn 8-79, missed assignment," Taylor 8-29, Sekona 4-18, Miller 9-15, Collins 3Early said . "With minus 3. Palomar- Hibdon 11-84, Crawford 1356, Somerville 8-29, Steele 11-27, Kelley 1the option responsiminus 3. bility, it is assignPASSING - LA. Harbor • S. Rynn 19-49-2ment football , and 192. Palomar- Somerville 14-36-2-246. when you miss an RECEIVING- LA. Harbor- Clark 7-84, K. assignment, you get Rynn 4-48, Mills 3-38, Chatman 3-24, Taylor 1exposed and that is 0, Napoleon 1-minus 2. Palomar- Middleborn what happened." 3-58, Hibdon 3-16, Fenton 2-37, Crawford 1The touchdown run 57, Stewart 1-27, Hall 1-26, McQueen 1-13, was all Flynn could muster. In the second half, Adam Tenny and defensed versus L.A. Harbor. Marvin Betts each picked off That quarterback option play Flynn. The Comets also stopped was the thorn in the side of the the Seahawks twice on fourth defense in the first half as down late in the fourth quarter, Harbor quarterback Sean Flynn stopping L.A. Harbor's attempt

at a comeback. Freshman safety Trent Barker led the Cornets with 12 tackles, two for a loss of yards. Eru·ly said the Comets have something to prove this year due to last year's poor showing. "I told these guys after last year a lot of teams think Palomar has a chink in their armor, they are playing with a chip on their shoulder and I'm coaching with a chip on my shoulder," Early said. "Last year was a fluke, it was Murphy's law year." Early said even though the Cornets are now 2-0, that doesn't mean anything because the Comets are now starting conference play and they just have to keep working hard. "I don't know how that is going to translate into wins and losses, but we are going to be a better team than last year."

Taylor and Parzyk enjoy connection to RBV little league coaches • He11d tollth 11nd former Comet le11rned the ropes ol b11seb111/ th11nks to Joe Pimentel11nd M11rty Miller By Abbey Mastracco THE TELESCOPE

Just a few weeks ago, a group of 12year old boys from Vista inspired the North County community by finishing third at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. The Palomar baseball program is also no stranger to success; themselves finishing second at the state championships last season. In addition to being winners, these teams also share a bit of history together. The coaching trio led by Manager Marty Miller, and coaches Joe Pimentel and Randy Reznicek, has left a lasting mark on their RBV little league team. But these boys were not the first. Pimentel, 50, former batting prac-

tice pitcher for the Padres and father of standout Rancho Buena Vista Little League pitcher Kalen Pimentel, at one time was the head coach of the 1989 CIF-San Diego Section Championship Carlsbad High School team. Buck Taylor, the Comets new head baseball coach, was a member of that team. "He was a good coach. When I got to college, it was like nothing had changed," Taylor said. "He ran practices so that we were prepared when we got to college. His biggest strength as a coach Vista is former Comet Dylan Parzyk, was his ability to communicate with the who spent two successful years as Palomar's starting catcher before kids." Taylor, 33, said he has also integrated recently signing with the University of aspects of Pimentel's coaching style into Kansas. Parzyk was twice named firstteam All-Pacific Coast Conference and his own. "He really wasn't a yeller or a scream- was runner-up for player of the year er," Taylor said. "I don't consider myself honors his freshman season. He earned team MVP honors his sophomore year. as one either." Taylor has seen many players pass He credits much of his success to through the hands of Miller and Pimentel. At 13, a friend told Parzyk about Pimentel, including Miller's son Brad, who played for Palomar two years ago as Pimentel giving him private hitting a utility infielder and catcher, and now and pitching lessons. Parzyk decided to start working with him once he saw the plays for Oklahoma Baptist University. Another player whom Taylor has seen improvement in his friend's game. "I was just a mediocre catcher before come through the baseball ranks of

''He took my g11me to the next level. Working with Joe st11rted the beginning protess ol where I 11m now." -

Dylan Parzyk

FORMER PALOMAR COLLEGE CATCHER I started working with Joe (Pimental)," Parzyk said. "He took my game to the next level. Working with Joe started the beginning process of where I am now." Parzyk continued to work with Pimentel through his years at Rancho Buena Vista High School (Pimentel is currently the Junior Varsity coach at Rancho Buena Vista High) and still keeps in touch with the family. "I have known Kalen since he was about 3-years-old. He has really grown up and come a long way with his game." Parzyk said. "I'm proud to see how far he has come. He's a great player and a great pitcher."