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Palomar College's faculty and staff members are speaking out about what they say is an assault on teachers and an attempted "power grab" by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. With the state's Nov. 8 special election rapidly approaching, faculty and staff members are telling the public to vote "No" on Propositions 74, 75 and 76. Members of the Palomar Faculty Federation, Faculty Senate and Council of Classified Employees have been distributing literature, speaking at meetings and manning information tables in front of the Student Center in an effort to sway voters. The PFF passed a resolution on Oct. 4, stating that "Propositions 74,75 and 76 represent an unprecedented and unjustified assault on faculty, students, and the mission of community colleges and public education in general."

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Palomar College fire-academy recruit Tanner Worley (left) drills a fence support together while fellow recruit Jonathan Wadley (center) and fire-science instructor Dan Barron look on. The recruits joined more than 150 volunteers who took part in the Third Annual San Marcos Volunteer Improvement and Beautification event on Oct. 22.

Titled the "Put the kids first act" by the Schwarzenegger Ca.mpaign and the "Punish new teachers act," by the California Federation of Teachers, Prop. 74 would increase the probationary period forK12 teachers from two to five years and modifY the process by which teachers can be fired. Members of the Faculty Senate discussed the issue on Oct. 24. While many members said they were not concerned about the increased probationary period, • SEE ELECTION, PAGE 6

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· Palomar's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services office is preparing to feed 300 needy student families this Thanksgiving. This will be the 18th annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive, where baskets filled with cranberry sauce, candied yams, potatoes and other traditional Thanksgiving foods will PHOTO COURTESY OF AIEL &OIZALEZ be handed out to families who need Student-workers Elsa Gaytan (left) and Adan Ambrosio stock the EOPS food pantry. EOPS collects a helping hand. food items to distribute in 'Holiday Turkey Baskets' for needy students and their families. "It's a great thing to see the families come in and know they will be They also receive one-on-one coun- cation from a list that shows the able to have a great dinner on seling to help aid their academic student may have a more difficult time in college than others, such as Thanksgiving," said EOPS success. scoring low on the placement exam, To qualify for EOPS, a student Outreach Coordinator Anel Gonzalez. "The faces on the kids must meet several requirements. or having non-English speaking really light up when they see all the They must be a California resident, parents. "Some students have a more diffihave taken less than 70 units, food they're getting." cult time than others because of qualify for the Free Application for In order to receive a basket, students must be enrolled in EOPS, Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) and their circumstances," Gonzalez which is a program that helps the Board of Governors Fee Waiver said . "This program gives them guidance and help that they may financially-challenged students and be a full-time student. They also have to meet a qualifiwho may have learning difficulties. • SEE EOP$, PAGE 13

For two days, Palomar College was the center of discussion on a series of hot-button political issues. The battle to legalize marijuana, the IsraeliPalestinian conflict and the stories of World War II veterans were all topics for the inaugural session of Political Economy Days, Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, hosted by the Political Science Department. The event was organized by Palomar political science professors Peter Bowman and Lauren Lee. Palomar professors and guest speakers discussed pressing issues in the political arena. Bowman said the event provided a forum for material that is generally not covered in most community college classrooms. "Professors have gone out of their way to stay neutral -this is a chance to abandon that," Bowman said. "We want to give professors a in a well-trained field of study a chance to share research and knowledge with students." Bowman said the material is presented in the form of an argument and allows professors to express their views and theories. He said students gained interest in the event because the material was presented differently that a normal class • SEE POLITICS, PAGE 12

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Dirt turned to mud following a late-October rain storm causing a crane to slide down a hillside on the construction site for the new science building.

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Controversy centered around a dance machine in the Student Center sparked a discussion by the Associated Student Government during- its Oct. 26 meeting. Members of the ASG addressed the issue of the "Dance Dance Revolution" machine at the request of a student who said they had been threatened for frequenting that area of the Student Center. While details of the threat were unclear, the ASG examined options to address conflicts the machine may cause. ASG members also discussed the use of the Student Center. "The disturbance is usually caused by a combination of music and energetic stomping," said ASG President Neill Kovrig. Sen. April Esquibel said students need to realize that the Student Center is not a study hall and provides students a place to relax between classes. ''Those people who complain need to realize they're in college," Esquibel said. Sen. Jesse Dubler said the DDR machine was a viable source of income for theASG.

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be available for everybody and is intended for recreational purposes. Kovrig added that there were several areas of the Student Center that were rarely utilized, including the Student Lounge on the second floor. The ASG voted to add signs to the Student Center informing students of the various areas available. "The DDR's not getting moved from there and nment that's what it comes down to," said Sen. Alex Mendoza Kovrig said he would be open to further discussion on the issue and said the ASG needed to hear from students directly "I'm not entirely convinced we've done the most we can do," Kovrig said. 'Then again, I'm not sure what else we can do." In reports, Mendoza reported that the Health Services Fee Task Force was looking for options to absorb the $14 health fee for Board of Governor's Waiver students. The health fee is required each semester for all students when they enroll. BOGW students were previously exempt from the fee, which cost Palomar College $107,000 each year, said Health

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After new legislation was approved by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, BOGW students will be required to pay the fee beginning Jan. 1, 2006. The ASG will continue discussion on the topic at its Nov. 2 meeting. Carmen Fernandez, the new interim vice president of fiscal services also attended the meeting to introduce herself to members of the ASG. Fernandez began working at the college Oct. 24 and said it was encouraging to see students play an active role in the college's business. "It reminds me of the days when I was sitting around the table as a member of student government," Fernandez said. ASG members.continued plans for a Nov. 2 forum that will be held to discuss propositions on the Nov. 8 special election ballot. The ASG said they planned to have members of the Republican club and the two Democratic clubs discuss the propositions. To date, only the Republican club had signed on. Attending his final meeting, Sen. Ben Parks was presented with a plaque in recognition of his service with the ASG. Parks will begin a new job this week and will be unable to serve on the board, he said. The ASG meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Room SU-18.

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IN BRIEFtf) Detroit Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks died Oct. 24 at the age of 92. Parks ignited a fury during the 1960's civil rights movement when she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala. city bus. Parks was arrested for her actions and gained the attention of the Mrican American community, inspiring a 381-day boycott of the bus system led by Martin Luther King Jr. Baghdad US casualties in Iraq reached 2,000 soldiers since the war began in March 2003. Military officials announced the milestone last week following a series of insurgent attacks. The death toll reached 2,000 with the death of George T. Alexander, 34, of Killian, Texas. Alexander died from injuries suffered the week before from a roadside bomb. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Victims of Hurricane Wilma began recovery efforts last week after the storm left millions of Florida residents without power and others homeless. Heavy rain pounded the Gulf Coast, with winds that topped 100 mph. Damage in Florida was estimated at $10 billion as federal officials worked to provide gasoline, water and food to residents.

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PHILADELPHIA (KRT) - The conservative coalition that elected George W. Bush is falling apart. Many of its members are furious with the president, and furious with each other. The health of the Republican Party may well hinge on whether the warring factions can heal their self-inflicted wounds and find common ground in time for the next presidential election. Nursing grievances on many fronts - the Harriet Miers nomination, the lavish post-Katrina federal spending, the woes in Iraq, the scandals engulfing the GOP's top leaders, and many more - prominent conservatives are talking and behaving in ways that would have been unthinkable nine months ago, when Bush was sworn in for a second time. Bruce Bartlett, a domestic-policy aide under Ronald Reagan, said Bush and the conservatives "are headed for divorce." Peggy Noonan, the GOP speechwriter, says the schism between Bush and his own base is a &EOIIE IIIDIES I KRT HEWS SERVICE crisis "perhaps unprecedented in modern American politics." Analyst Presilent Geolge w. Bush walls with top adviser Karl Rove (center) and deputy dief of staff Joe Jlaijl at Fred Barnes, a habitual defender of the Wlite House. Mni61Jalion officials en beq ~for alegedy leallq a CIA agent's identity. the Bush administration, says of the fracture: "It's happening, and it's seri- of natural enemies in a precarious gist best qualified to make peace ous." state of symbiosis." That's also a fair among the factions is missing in And it's getting very personal. description of the GOP during the action. "Karl Rove is the guy who kept all Consider the insult directed at Bush Bush era. The factions that muted the other day by conservative com- their differences when Bush was rid- those factions together," said Marshall mentator Jonathan V. Last. After ing high- small-government conser- Wittmann, a former Christian learning that high-court nominee vatives, religious conservatives, war- Coalition lobbyist and close observer of Miers had stated in 1989 that she hawk "neocons," big-business conser- the conservative movement. "But he is couldn't recall "the last time I read a vatives- now appear to be forming a distracted these days by his legal probwhole book," Last remarked: "Those circular firing squad, and hunting for lems" - namely, the fact that he could who voted for George W. Bush were betrayers of the movement. Similar be indicted this week by a special prospromised a mind like (Antonin) actions will occur during the next few ecutor who is seeking to determine Scalia's for the Supreme Court. years, as conservatives seek a presi- whether White House aides illegally Instead, they've been given a mind dential candidate who can restore blew the cover of a CIA officer in an like George W. Bush's." purity and rescue the movement from effort to discredit the officer's hus- • Mark Rozell, a political analyst at Bush's alleged transgressions. band, a vocal critic of the rationale for George Mason University who tracks For instance, the religious conser- the Iraq war. "For years," Wittmann said, "Rove the conservative movement, said: vatives, who care about values, are "There is so much now openly was able to cajole everybody into mutbitter frustration 11 attacking the ing their complaints and uniting Those who voted lor George business right now. conserva- behind Bush. But if he is indicted, all Conservatives W. Bush wen promised • mind tives, who care restraints will be gone and the factions were out of power like (Antonin) Sc•li•'s lor the about money. Tony will go their separate ways, competing for so long, and Perkins, who runs with each other to define the future of once they got into Supnme Coull. lnste•d they've the Family the movement and the party." Without Rove around as a disciplipower, their expec- been given • mind like George Research Council, tations were so W. Bush's. 11 launched an narian, conservatives continue to clash high. But those assault on over Miers -to the point where the expectations are - Jonathan Last Mississippi Gov. nomination could be imperiled. A fracCONSERVATIVE COMMENTATOR Haley Barbour, a tured base could push some conservanot being met. "So they're firing former corporate tive senators toward open opposition; not just at Bush, but at each other. The lobbyist in Washington, because they could be swayed by the argument conservative movement has always Barbour is bringing new casinos to - voiced last week by rebellious forbeen, in a sense, a dysfunctional fami- his state. Meanwhile, Gary Bauer, mer Bush aide David Frum _ that ly. They get along well when times are another religious-conservative Bush's choice of Miers is a betrayal good, but when times are bad, you start leader, is attacking Grover Norquist, equal in magnitude to the elder George to see all these fights between purists a prominent tax-cut activist, for his Bush's violation of his "Read my lips: and pragmatists." decision to share his economic con- no new taxes" promise. Noonan,said that Bush, "if he is to H.L. Mencken, the famed political servatism with an audience of gay save his administration," needs to commentator of yesteryear, remarked Republicans. during the New Deal that the What makes matters worse, for the show "humility" and "get back to the Democratic Party comprised "gangs White House, is that the Bush strate- basics of conservatism."

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The Palomar Symphony Orchestra held its first performance of the season Oct. 22 and 23 in the Howard Brubeck Theatre, playing an overture by Verdi, Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5" and four of Dvorak's eight "Slavonic Dances." The orchestra is made up of students who are in Music 198, a performance oriented class taught by Robert Gilson, who is also the conductor. The class, which meets on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:50 p,m., · is made up of students ranging in age from 14 to 75 years old. This class is designed with performance in mind, so students must audition to join the class, Gilson said. They also must have the ability to read music and play an instrument. The orchestra performs twice per semester, with a holiday-themed performance in December. Gilson chooses all the music, although he does take suggestions from students. "There is a phrase musicians use to describe classical music," Gilson said. "They say it is 'the music of dead, white, European males.' I try to choose music from a wide variety of different composers with different styles, to make the music interesting to students." Although the music chosen for October's performance was written by 'dead, white, European males,' Gilson said he thought

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Rejeena Victoriano practices the violin for the Palomar Symphony Orchestra performancte that took place Oct. 22 and 23 at the Howard Brubeck Theatre.

their styles and backgrounds were different enough to ensure a good variety. Verdi was Italian, Dvorak was Czech and Beethoven was German. The performance was well attended with at least 90 people in the audience. Many said they had friends or family members in the orchestra. Sheila Steinert came to watch her daughter Nicole play the viola. She said her daughter has been

playing for 12 years, and this is her second year in Palomar's orchestra. . "This orchestra is great," Steinert said. "The conductor's interaction with the players and with the audience is very good; it's not what you usually see." The show, originally enti"Beethoven and tled Bernstein," was supposed to have Bernstein's dances from "West Side Story." However, due to the small size of the orchestra this

semester and less percussion instruments, Gilson decided to postpone the Bernstein dances u)ltil a spring performance. He replaced them with Dvorak's dances. Iyari Kanezashi, a world music student at Palomar, attended the concert as a part of her class work. David Lingner, a chemistry professor who will teach at Palomar next semester, said he saw an ad for this show in the

school paper. "The students in this orchestra are pretty impressive," Lingner said. Lingner added that he was thinking about trying out for the orchestra in the spring semester with his son; they both play the trombone. Auditions for next semester begin in January and can be arranged by contacting Gilson at (760) 7441150, ext. 2319, or at bgilson@palomar.edu.

New Escondido gallery displays African tribal art By Christine Lucas

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A local couple has opened a new art gallery in Escondido designed to raise money for art education for local colleges and museums. The SANA Art Foundation opened its doors on Oct. 22, on 131 S. Orange Street in Escondido. Not only will the foundation raise funds to benefit art education programs at local colleges and museums, but will also offer a cultural experience to the public by exposing them to the diversity of arts from around the world. Artwork exhibited at the gallery includes jewelry, statues, clothing, masks, and various artifacts. Many of the highlighted cultures believed that art possessed spirits or powers to connect the living to the dead and the past to the future . The foundation's mission is to open that door for everyone. It focuses on works from Africa, the Americas, and the Oceanic Islands of the South Pacific Ocean. The foundation derived their name, Sana, from the original name of the African bushman. "We are proud to introduce this new cultural venue in Escondido," said Managing Director Mina Wilke Smith. "In our unique new home, we will be able to exhibit art from the cultures of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, as well as offering lectures, documentaries, music and educational programs for all age groups, including children and col-

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Garit Imhoff played music from Zimbabwe outside the SANA Art Foundation at its opening Oct.22

lege students." The reception at the opening included the grand unveiling and dedication of a mural created by San Diego artist, muralist, and San Diego State University art instructor Philip Matzigkeit. The mural is the latest public art project in Escondido funded by the city's Facade Improvement Program, initiated in 2001 as an incentive for business owners to improve the quality of the exterior

appearance of their buildings. Matzigkeit's mural, on the burnt red exterior of the gallery, is his personal interpretation of Oceanic art inspired by a bas-relief from the MaLanggan culture of New Ireland. He used colors that would have been available to the artists at the time of their creation, mostly orange, brown, turquoise and black. Although he has not had any formal training in Oceanic art, Matzigkeit was able to capture the essence of Oceania both

in the magic of the culture and the beauty of preserving history through art. "Generally when I paint it is a shot in the dark," Matzigkeit said. "I do not know where I am going. I turn my inspiration over to a higher force and accept that I am but the hands and eyes to guide the brushes and wonder at the outcome. It is a brave soul who will trust me with such a technique." To add to the cultural ambiance inside the gallery, Garit Imhoff played traditional music of Zimbabwe on a thumb piano called a mbira. Imhoff also assisted Matzigkeit in the painting of his mural. Many featured works in the gallery were made of Barkcloth, which is made from the inner bark taken from different types of trees. The canvas material is traditionally used to create art projects and daily staples such as clothing, gifts and ceremonial items. Some of these treasures of art will be available for bidding at a public auction at the foundation on Nov. 12. Proceeds will benefit the art education programs sponsored by the foundation in several of our community's colleges and museums. For more information you can contact the SANA Art Foundation at (760) 737-2903.

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Skateboarding. photographer visits campus boarder. A portrait of Tony Hawk, the world's leading skateboarder, showed the star wearing gold medals and attempting to lick the flame of the Olympic torch he was holding. A series of photos showed By Jessica Halston a skateboarder looking at the THE TELESCOPE railing on a staircase, attemptA gray-haired man wearing ing to jump over it to land on a T-shirt, jeans and skater the sidewalk, losing the trick, shoes stood at the front of · falling and finally, his silhouRoom P-32 on Palomar ette emerges from an emerCollege's San Marcos campus gency room exit on crutches. to speak to his alma mater Brittain said Palomar's about his career. photo classes taught him how Grant Brittain, a Palomar to tell a story with his photos. student from 1973 to 1983, "Palomar brought me a sense made his name as a skate- of editorial style in skateboardboard photographer after taking photography," Brittain said. ing every photo class the col- "I could tell the story of the lege had to offer He said he lifestyle instead of just shooting returned to tell the photo his- skating pictures." tory and portfolio classes of his Brittain said he became interexperiences on Oct. 20. ested in photography while Brittain was the founding working at the Del Mar Skate photo editor of Transworld Ranch. He borrowed .his roomSkate magazine, the world's mate's camera and started leading skateboarding publica- shooting photos of local skatetion, and has since gone on to boarders, which at the time in start Skateboard Mag. the early 80's included Hawk He played a slideshow of his and other skateboarding stars. portfolio, which included In 1983, he was asked to subskateboarding photos as well mit a few photos to a "newsletas personal work and pictures ter," as he said it was called. he took while traveling with That "newsletter" was the first skateboarding tours. issue of Transworld Skate, a 40His action photos made use page spread produced in a small of lighting to make them more Oceanside office. The small operartistic than a stark snapshot. ation increased into the world's Several photos showed skaters leading skateboarding publicashadowed, silhouetted or tion and is now owned by media wrapped in streaks of light. conglomerate Time-Warner. His portfolio also included Brittain worked for images that said something Transworld for 20 years before about the subject of the photo breaking off with several color about the life of a skate- leagues to produce Skateboard

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Professional photographer Grant Brittail speaks with a group of students folowi1g lis presentation on Oct. 20. Brittain, aformer Palomar student, disaJSsed his 22-year career as a skateboard-iKiusby photographer and lis time as a Palomar photography student Mag. He gave advice to stu- the opportunity to speak at magazines for years," dents interested in pursuing a Palomar and pass his knowl- Cosentino said. "I knew that career in photography. edge on to the next generation he had gone here, and I knew "Perseverance is the word I of photographers. he had a great program." "I always tell people how use all time for getting ahead Student Wayne Acciacca said in photography," he said. great Palomar is," he said. he attended the presentation Photography professor because he had been a big fan "You'll never get published if Cosentino asked of Brittain since he was a kid. you don't start just sending Donna Brittain to come to Palomar your stuff into magazines." "I grew up subscribing to Brittain discussed some of after she saw him speak at the Transworld and since then, all his experiences shooting Advertising Photographers of through high school, I read skateboarding photos and San Diego event in the spring. every issue," he said. "His "My son is a skater, so I've photography was such an offered technical advice. He said he was thrilled to have been looking at skateboarding inspiration."

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â&#x20AC;˘ ELECTION: Tenure for K-IZ teachers, union dues and the governor's power debated CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Palomar has a four-year tenure track, they expressed concerns about what criteria would be used to fire teachers. Economics professor Teresa Laughlin said she taught high school for eight years and was troubled by the proposition. She added that while it would require two "unsatisfactory" evaluations before a teacher is fired, what constituted "unsatisfactory" performance was subjective and open to abuse. "It's scary, they can get fired for unsatisfactory performance - but no one knows what that means," Laughlin said. "It's not based on anything concrete like our rules (at Palomar)." PFF Co-President Rocco Versaci said politicians are targeting the wrong people. ''The implication of'74'is that the problem is with the teachers - that is where they are putting the blame," Versaci said. "The truth is that the blame is with Sacramento for not funding education the way it needs to be funded." Proponents argue that the change would make it easier to weed out bad teachers who are "untouchable" once they teach for two years and receive tenure. Opponents maintain that there is already a process in place to fire sub-par teachers, regardless of tenure and the new law would deprive them of due process and make it difficult to recruit and retain quality teachers.

Proposition 75 Titled the "Paycheck Protection Act," by proponents and the "Paycheck deception act" by opponents, Prop. 75 would prohibit using public employee union dues for political contribution without the employee's prior consent. Proponents argue that union members should be able to decide what their dues are used for. Graphic Communications professor Mark Bealo said he is concerned when the union goes beyond fighting for his rights as an instructor and uses a por-

tion of his dues to lobby for social issues he may not agree with. He said he believes Prop. 75 would give union members more control over how their dues are used. Union officials disagree. "Prop. 75 would create undue restrictions on educator's abilities to affect the quality of education," Versaci said. "There is a lot of anti-union sentiment and this is an attempt to punish organized labor. Opponents disagree, and argue the initiative is not necessary because there are already options in place to control how a member's dues are used. Any union member can specify that they do not want their dues used for political purposes. That member forfeits his/her right to vote for union leaders, but retains all union protections. Brian Engleman, an ROP Academic Department Assistant and CCE member passed out anti-Prop-75 literature in front of the Student Center Oct. 25. He said he believed Prop. 75 is unfairly aimed at workers and favors corporate interests. He cited a CFI' report that states corporations outspend unions by a margin of 24-1 when it comes to political lobbying. Engelman and Versaci both questioned why there should be a law requiring unions to seek permission to use member's dues for political purposes, but not a law requiring corporations to ask shareholders permission to make political contributions. "The right of union to defend itself is being threatened - that is what we are worried about," Engelman said. ''Whatever is best for our classified staff, whatever is in our economic interests, we are going to fight for."

Proposition 76 Proponents of Prop. 76 argue that it will control spending, balance the budget, end deficits and stop higher taxes. However, it is the most hotly contested of the three propositions and opponents argue that it will result in education cuts of more than $4 billion per year. Prop. 76 would amend California's con-

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Chris Norcross, executive secretary for the Council of Classified Employees at Palomar, talks to student Raymond Fwu about the Council's position on Propositions 74, 75 and 76.

stitution to the "prior year's level and an average of the three previous year's revenue growth." It also allows the governor to reduce spending at his discretion. Proponents argue that giving discretionary control over these issues to the governor will reduce deficit spending by the legislature and fix state budget problems by allowing him to bypass the legislature and enact mid-year cuts.

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The most vehement opposition to Prop. 76 lies with the governor's ability to cut Prop. 98 funding. Prop. 98 was passed by voters in 1988 and guarantees a minimum level ofK14 funding. It places a priority on education, providing yearly funding increases even during state budget shortfalls. If Prop. 78 passes, funding could hinge solely on tax revenue. Engelman said if taxes are reduced and revenue goes down, education funding will decrease as well.

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Liberals don't like President George W. Bush and he dislikes them in return. But the tables have turned with Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. Now no one likes Bush. Bush was headed in the right direction by nominating a woman, but Miers is clearly not the right one. Miers lacks the judicial experience that is generally a requirement for justices. She served as Bush's staff secretary and a White House aide, president of the Dallas and Texas Bar Associations, one-time Dallas City Counsel Member, and the extremely important position of Texas State Lottery Commissioner. I know a lawyer who likes to gamble, does that make him qualified to serve on the Supreme Court? While it seems as if the president thinks he won the lottery with Miers, his backers do not. A huge conservative uprising is occurring due to the distrust of Miers. Bush's answer to them is just simply "trust me," which, "born-again self-described apparently, they don't. The Washington Post has Christian and regular churchgoreported that many closed-door er," friends say she used to be promeetings have been taking place choice, and apparently now she is in the White House where Bush's pro-life. She endorses the idea of gays GOP activists have expressed having the same civil rights as their discomfort with his prospect. the rest of the public, yet at the What appears to be same time she also disturbing conservaopposed a repeal of tives the most is her While it seems like the a Texas law that comparison to David president thinks he won banned sexual acts Souter. Souter was between consenting Bush Sr.'s Supreme the loitery with Miers, gay adults while on Court inductee who his b11ekers do not. the - Dallas City promised to vote like Council. Bush, but ended up Bush has tried marketing Miers benefiting the liberal end of the as a regular church-going court voting. Though Miers has changed her Evangelical Christian -the comopinion on abortion in the past, plete opposite of how he tried to Bush promises that she will vote sell new Chief Justice John Roberts. But it has not been exactly how he would vote. No one really knows how she working, and his hypocrisy is not will vote since she can't seem to going unnoticed. A recent Press-Ipsos Poll make up her mind on whether she Associated reported that twice as many is a liberal or a conservative. A

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Arnold's propositions will hurt teachers The governor obviously doesn't like these Schwarzenegger argues that this proposition will sift through the bad teachers and people for fighting back. Voting no on leave only the finest for our students. Bad Proposition 75 will stop Schwarzenegger from teachers, however, are not the real problem silencing the workers' voice. Proposition 76 is the worst of all. The The Kindergarten Cop is far from a teacher that California schools are currently facing. today. In Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's special Things like class size reduction and new text- Governor plans to cut school funding by more than $4 billion each year. election, set for Nov. 8, the rights of teachers books are much more important. This includes money for will be jeopardized with Proposition 74, 75, and Schwarzenegger seems to be using the teachers as a scapegoat for the Proposition 16 is the worst community college fund76. olllll. The governor pl11ns ing as well. Voting no on these propositions would stop real problems. The governor is the governor from taking the rights of hardProposition 75 would put restric- to eut sehoollunding by already on the bad side working teachers who dedicate so much time tions on the use of the Union Dues of schools, when he preThis over $4 billion Hth y111r. and effort to prepare their students for the real for political contributions. viously took $2 billion means, for example, that teachers This ineludes money lor world. It would also stop the governor from from schools. He broke would not be able to voice their opin- eommunity eo/lege liS well. cutting more funding to our schools . his promise to repay Proposition 74 prolongs the waiting period ions on public television about this them, and if this proposispecial election. for teachers to become on perThis is a vain attempt to silence tion passes he will never have to deliver. manent status. The worst part is that the governor will get It will change from the cur- This is 11 v11in 11ttempt to the voice of our educators , most of whom can see right through the "unchecked" power over the state budget. He rent, two-year waiting period silenee the voiee ol the would undermine the system of checks and veil of deception. to a ridiculously long five edue11tors, most ol whom Schwarzenegger And it's impact would go beyond balances and have huge new powers. This years. This proposition would also tlln see right through the educators. This would apply to means that he could make more cuts to the nurses, firefighters and police as school budget without having to check with change the dismissal process Sehw11nenegger rei/ ol the legislature. well. for teachers. Any teacher with The governor is trying to get away with yet All four of these professions have two consecutive, unsatisfactory deeeption. recently fought back against unjust another injustice to the system of education evaluations could be fired withcuts by Schwarzenegger. Some of these in California. These three propositions have out their right to a fair trial. include: hospital staff reduction and elimina- crossed the line. It is up to the voters to put As long as the teachers would be on this fiveyear probationary period, their right of Due tion of survivor benefits for families of police education first by preventing these measures from becoming law. and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Process would be stripped from them. By lan Clark

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• Should the Ct1lilornill Constitution be 11mended to requifl notilit11tion of the p1111nt or leg11l gu11rdi11n of 11n unemtlntipllted, pregn11nt minor 111 le11st 48 hour~ befofl performing 11n 11bortion on the minor?

The California Constitution would be changed to require that a physician notifY, with certain exceptions, a parent or legal guardian of a pregnant minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion.

Minors would continue to receive abortion services to the same extent as adults. Physicians performing abortions for minors would not be subject to notification requirements.

• Should the ptDb11tiont1ry period for pub/it schoolte11thers be intre1111d l10m two to lire ye11rs, 11nd should the process by which school bo11rds ttln dismiss 11 permtlnent certilitllted emp/oy11 be modified?

• Should pub/it emp/oy11 unions be requir~d to obt11in tlnnulll written ton11nt l10m e11th member in order to use 11 portion of th11t member's dues for polititlll llttirity?

The probationary period for new teachers would be extended from two to five years, and school districts could dismiss permanent teachers who received two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations using a modified dismissal process.

Public employee unions would be required to get annual, written consent from government employee union members and nonmembers to charge and use any dues or fees for political purposes.

The probationary period for new teachers would remain two years, and no changes would be made to the dismissal process for permanent teachers.

Public employee unions could charge and use dues or fees for political purposes without annual, written consent. Fees from a nonmember of a union could not be spent on political purposes if the nonmember objects.

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Several Pro-Life organizations, including Parents' Right to Know, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Gov. Schwarzenegger, California Republican Party, State Sen. Tom McClintock

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Planned Parenthood, California Nurses Association, American Civil Liberties Union, several Pro-Choice groups

California Federation of Teachers, Palomar Faculty Federation, California Teachers Association

California Federation of Teachers, Palomar Faculty Federation, California Teachers Association, California Teamsters

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On Nov. 8, California voters will exercise their right to decide on a measure that strikes a nerve on the hotly debated topic of abortion. However, that is what is misleading about the arguments centered on Proposition 73. Prop. 73 is not just about abortion. It only requires parents to be notified if a minor seeks an abortion, in no way does it take away a teenage girl's right to have an abortion. Prop. 73 merely requires a 48-hour parental notification period before the procedure can take place. Therefore, it only makes sense to vote yes for Prop. 73 in order to make parents aware of what their children are doing. While minors do have the right to an abortion, parents should have the right to know if it is taking place. If Prop. 73 is passed it will make parents more aware of what their children are doing and it will make minors think twice about if the choice is really the right decision for them. While opponents of the measure cite this as the starting point to overturn Roe

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Prop. 73 requires that communication takes place and opens discussion. While ure to suggest such a drastic proposal. The same proposal of parental notifica- some parents may be opposed to the contion was approved by the California legis- cept, the decision is ultimately left to the lature in 1987, but was overturned by girl and she may proceed if she chooses to. courts due to a conflict with the California With that said, the measure only gives the constitution. Now, with the approval of concept wider perspective not restrictions. If the measure were approved, one of the most liberal state governments in the country, voters need to make the California would join 34 other states that already have parental notification laws in right choice for common sense. place. In no way does this measure revert Just as when purchasing a handgun, a cooling off period will only force the girl to abortion policy to the dark ages. In fact, it would do the opposite and consider her actions before rushing into a decision she sees as a quick solution. bring the state in sync with the majority When dealing with such a personal, mon- of the nation. Fears are unfounded that this will limit a girl's right to umental decision, a choose. As it has been seen in significant amount It's 1101 displllllllor other states, the nation is no of thought should be to now """' thlir closer now to banning abortion given before deciding the answer. tlllld1111 lltwl thlir lolls/Is than it was 30 years ago. Just like any major operaFurthermore, as 1t1k111 0111, so rtlly is tills tion, parents should be minors, some of aware of what is taking these girls lack the 11111 d/11111111? place. It's not disputed for maturity and understanding to make this decision. Sure parents to know when their children a considerable portion of girls are pre- have their tonsils taken out, so why pared, but this measure protects the should this be any different? Rather than having underage girls hide minority without hampering the rest of the procedure and force them to rush into those affected. If nothing else Prop. 73 fosters commu- a decision they are ashamed of, we need to nication with parents. Regardless of per- establish a level playing field where comsonal beliefs, this is something no one munication is emphasized. Prop. 73 is the first step to making that happen. As a should go through alone. Parents need to talk with their children state and as a society, we owe it to these about the choice and educate them about families to create an open dialogue on a complicated and important decision. what consequences are involved.

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• Should C11liforni11 tre11te 11n tlddition11l st11te spending limit, gr11nt the governor substtlntilll n power to unillltetlllly reduce stai spending, 11nd r~vise key ptDvisions rel11ting to school11n( tom munity to/lege funding, 11nri tr11• port11tion funding?

State expenditures would be sub: to an additional spending limit base( an average of recent revenup grov The Governor would be granted 1 authority to unilaterally reduce s1 spending during certain fiscal sit tions. School and community coll spending would be more subject annual budget decisions and less aff ed by a constitutional funding gum tee.

The state would not adopt an additi1 spending limit, the Governor would nc granted new powers to reduce state Spi ing during certain fiscal situations, existing constitutional provisions rela to schools and community college fun, would not be changed.

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Boundaries for political districts would be drawn by retired judges and approved by voters at statewide elections. A redistricting plan would be developed for use -following the measure's approval and then following each future federal census.

Boundaries for political districts would continue to be drawn by the Legislature and approved by the Governor. A redistricting plan would be developed following each future federal census.

• Should the st11te 11dopt 11 new • Should the st11te ol Ctllilornill st11te drug distount progr11m to ""''' 11 new prestription drug distount prog_r11m lor residents 111 or reduce the tosts ol prestription below 400 pertent ol the led~tlll drugs lor Ctllifornitlns 111 or below pov11ty level, 11nd th11nge st11te I 00 pertent of the leder11/ poverty l11w to m11ke it il/eg_lll to eng_11ge in level? profiteering from the Stile o1 prestription drugs?

A new state drug discount program would be created to reduce the costs that certain residents of the state, including persons in families with an income at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level, would pay for prescription drugs purchased at pharmacies.

The state would not expand its drug discount program beyond an existing state program that assists elderly and disabled persons on Medicare.

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Prescription drug companies including Pfizer, Merck and Johnson & Johnson, Gov. Schwarzenegger

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California Democratic Party, League of Women Voters California, California Teamsters

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The PUC would not have broadened authority to regulate electric service providers. The PUC would determine whether and how small electricity customers in existing buildings would be required to have time-differentiated electricity service.

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California Democratic Party, California American Association of Retired Persons

California Democratic Party, Consumer Federation of California, California Labor Federation

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California Democratic Party, California American Association of Retired Persons

Prescription drug companies including Pfizer, Merck and Johnson & Johnson, Gov. Schwarzenegger

California Republican Party, California Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

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least 48 hours prior to performing an abor- What if the cost of medical care increases due to the extra steps needtion on a minor. Under current law, minors 12-years and ed from physicians to send certified letolder have access to contraceptives, prena- ters to parents? What if teens find an unhealthy, illegal route to terminating tal care, STD and IllV testing, adoption placement services and mental health serv- their pregnancy? What if teens begin ices without a required parental consent or to lose their lives from the delay of abortions to problematic pregnancies? notification. Teen girls are going to go to their Additionally, the California Reproductive Privacy Act implemented in 2002 orders parents in times of need. They are also privacy rights that were established by the going to runaway from home, obtain illegal abortions or birth U.S. Supreme control methods and Court in Roe vs. W/1111 H tile unp/111111111 sneak around even more Wade. It declares behind their parent's that every individ- ptlfiiiiMT tall , _ illflll backs. ual possesses a 01 ,.,,, 111111 "" IIOiilktltion Physicians are going to right of privacy pror/M 1111 ulllltlble, 11buslre raise the costs of aborwith respect in all tions and possibly medreproductive deci- , . , /He? ical care. Taxpayers will sions and the state of CA cannot deny or interfere with a have to pay more for individuals on MediCare for prenatal care because woman's right to choose an abortion. The ordering of minors and/or physicians there will be more pregnant teens that to obtain parental or a guardian's consent cannot afford the costs of health insurbefore performing an abortion - a choice ance, a hospital labor and basic childthat was decided by the actual pregnant care needs. We should keep the current laws individual - is wrong and the achievement of Prop. 73 could prove to cost taxpayers that have already been set into place, more and provide an unsafe environment and use the funds, the energy to promote communication between famifor teenagers. There are a million "what-ifs" to ask lies, realistic sex education courses and yourself and your government before voting safe sex.Women currently have rights to with their bodies whatever they 'yes.' What if the unplanned pregnancy came want. Are you going to take that right from incest or rape, and the notification away from your daughter, your sister provides an unstable, abusive home life? or even yourself?

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The state would not expand its drug discount program beyond an existing state program that assists elderly and disabled persons on Medicare.

The Public Utilities Commission would have broader authority to regulate electric service providers.

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A new state drug discount program would be created to reduce the costs that certain residents of the state, including persons in families with an income at or below 400 percent of the federal poverty level, would pay for prescription drugs purchased at pharmacies. The new program would be linked to Medi-Cal for the purpose of obtaining rebates on drugs.

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Imagine you are a 17-year-old girl. A freshman in college, you are out to obtain your goals for your future. During the course of your entry into this new "adult" world, .you make decisions and find yourself Wlth an unplanned, unwanted pregnancy. You know you are unable to properly care for a child during this stage in your life. And because of a state law passed 52 years ago in 1953, you have the right to receive the same types of pregnancy care as adults - including the right to an abortion without parental consent or notification. If you were to choose an abortion, would you openly communicate your decision to your parents or would you prefer to handle your personal problem on your own by visiting your doctor without your parents knowing? Neither answer is wrong; but come Nov. 8, voting in favor of Proposition 73 in the Nov. 8 state special election could force you into telling your parents before being allowed to obtain the abortion. The goal of implementing Prop. 73 is to change California's Constitution to require a doctor to alert the parents or guardians at

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Every October, Knotts Berry Farm is transformed into a haven for ghouls and ggrish characters called the Halloween Haunt in Buena Park, Calif The month-long event has been an annual tradition at the theme park since 1973. Attractions include "The Hanging," a send-up of current events where the crowd votes on a celebrity, politician or ( other famous individual to G "hang." Monsters lurk through a fog covering the park as visitors navigate their way through mazes. Stage shows include the Festival of Freaks, when Zamora the Torture King and Miss Electra swallow needles, throw fire and play with other aangerous objects, and Dr. Cleaver's Psycho ~ Circus, a mad scir entist comedy show. ~-

The Mayor presides over "The Hanging," a send-up of current events during which the crowd decides on a celebrity to sacrifice. Tom Cruise, played by an actor, won this year's vote.

Zamora the Torture King (above) eats fire during one of his acts at the Festival of Freaks.

Left: Guest Monique and her boyfriend Mike have attended the event for the past three years.

Below: A monster leans in for a 'hello' in the waiting area to get into the event. Guest Karen Adams squirms away.

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Shakespeare sparks interest in theater It is said that not a day goes by without a Shakespeare play being performed somewhere on earth. That is an amazing legacy for a man who lived and wrote over 300 years ago. In London, Shakespeare's memory lives powerfully not only through his words but also through the International Shakespeare Globe Centre, which includes a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre Shakespeare partially owned and for which he wrote and acted. One visit to this theatre to witness Shakespeare's "The 'Thmpest" had me addicted to theatre. I have been to a limited number of plays and theatre events at home. They were good, enjoyable even, but I always felt a little left out of the action and never felt a thirst for more. Standing in the yard at the Globe changed my views of theatre completely. It was an entirely different experience from what I was used to. For one, the audience in the yard is standing for the entire twohour play. These standing people are the groundlings, named for the ground level they stand

on. The rest of the audience pays to sit in the covered horseshoe surrounding the stage. The upside to standing is that the stage makes a perfect armrest to lean against. At the right moment in a play, a wellplaced groundling could reach out and trip an actor. This nearness creates a unique relationship between the actors and the audience. Quite often, actors seem as if they are speaking directly to the audience member in front of them. I found this connection captivating. This captivation has since drawn me back to the Globe for another of Shakespeare's plays, "Measure for Measure." Again, I felt as though I was somehow involved in the play, and that feeling moved me as much as the plot. It was hard to restrain myself from returning to "Measure for Measure" a second time for the closing show of the season. If only study was not required for study abroad, I would have gone. However, I did return to the Globe for a tour. Tours run throughout the year and are given by actors, most of whom

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have acted in plays there. My tour was led by a bouncy young man named Trevor. He explained that actors cannot always secure regular acting gigs, and leading tours is a fun and theatre-oriented way to pay the bills. I found the tour fascinating, and even friends who are not Shakespeare enthusiasts like me enjoyed themselves. Trevor, being an actor, liked to keep us entertained and gave us amusing factoids throughout his spiel. For example, the Globe once went up in flames during a performance that called for canon fire . Poor aim led the

canon being accidentally fired at the roof. Although each tour is basically the same as the next, there is one difference in tours during the off-season - the tours go backstage. For this reason, I will be returning for another tour. It is now off-season and I want to see backstage. The Globe and the plays performed there have a massive pull over me. I am sure that this is partially because of great acting and brilliant plays, but it is also the history that surrounds the experience. A good amount of that pull,

though, is wrapped in a mystery that I do not want uncovered. I have experienced the magic of the theatre. I cannot help but feel it is an enchantment that I will never quite overcome, and it will continue to draw me back to London for years to come. Sarah Foglesong is partLCLpating in Palomar College's fall study abroad program in London. She corresponds each week in The Telescope and on The Telescope Online at www.the-telescope.com. E-mail her at scaycee@aol.com.

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Bowman said the only concepts Palomar College values as an institution are free speech and intellectual excellence. A lecture presented by Palomar professor Joseph Limer, was standing room only, with people standing outside the classroom. In "How to roll a joint with the US Constitution," Limer discussed the judicial battle oflegalizing marijuana. Limer gave a history of drug laws and his perspective on legitimizing and decriminalizing marijuana. "There's an idea that creates an illusion that's killing deep discussion," Limer said. "In order to be taken seriously you have to throw away the stereotype of the lazy pothead." The main argument behind drug laws is in the Commerce Clause, Limer said. He said there is no potential to change the laws through the court and a change would have to come through congress.

Limer said Political Economy Days broadened the topic of political science and allowed more students to be exposed to politics. "It's a brand new audience. Being here at Palomar everyone wants to learn and move on," Limer said. "Students don't always have time to take the classes they want, but this is an opportunity for people to at least hear about politics." · Palomar professor Linda Dudik delivered a presentation retelling the stories of veterans during World War II. One story was of Marly Finklestein, a Jewish paratrooper who was captured as a POW after landing in Europe before DDay. Dudik read his account of seeing 23 US planes shot down by friendly fire. "Students don' understand how crucial that time was to our history," Dudik said. "They gave us the world we have today." ·

Another story was about Dorothy and Jack, a young couple in love during the war who parted ways before Jack was deployed to lwo Jima. Dudik described their last night together in Pacific Beach before he was deployed. Dudik recaptured the moment by playing "I'll be seeing you," the song that played on the radio their last night together. Palomar student Scott Sauens said the presentation was moving and gave him perspective to what soldiers are doing today. ''They fought for everything we have now," Sauens said. "I have more respect now for what has happened." Dudik will teach a World War II class in fall 2006 and said students need to utilize veterans who can share their stories. ''More than any other generation, these veterans show the human spirit," Dudik said. "They have a sense of responsipility that's not as strong in later generations."

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not otherwise have." items such as turkeys should call Gonzalez said the goal is to hand bas- ahead to get instructions. kets out to 300 families, which is higher One donation that they did not than last year. She said the reason is have enough of last year was partly because of the turnout from the turkeys, Gonzalez said. last drive. · "When we run out of actual "We send out a postcard that lets turkeys, we have to hand out certifiEOPS students know that they can get cates to redeem at grocery stores," the Thanksgiving baskets and then just Gonzalez said. "For some reason, a see what happens," Gonzalez said. "Our lot people were less ecstatic about goal last year was to give 200 families getting a certificate than a real baskets, but we ended up giving 288 turkey, so we hope we have more baskets to families. Thankfully, we had this year." enough for everybody." Gonzalez said she is thankful for Gonzalez said other groups on campus all work people put into the basket pitch in to help gather food for the bas- drive. kets, organizing drives to get donations. "We're just all very grateful to She said the Associated Student everyone for all their support," Government and the Church of Jesus Gonzalez said. "When I see the stuChrist of Latter-day Saints Club both dents come in here with all their organized drives, and the Palomar kids, I know that there's a very big Foundation also donated to the cause. need to fill . This drive helps to fill a "A lot ·of the Palomar community small portion of that, and I'm proud · comes together to help us out, and they of that." do an awesome job doing whatever they College President Robert Deegan can," Gonzalez said. · said he is proud of She added that they E.OPS and their haven't received any dona- "A lot of the P11lom11t efforts with the tions yet, but they usually eommunity tomes Thanksgiving basket don't receive any until mid- together to help us drive. November. "It is important and "When it starts.creeping out ••• " meaningful for people closer to Thanksgiving_ and - Anel Gonzalez to reach out to stuwe feel like we're about to EOPS OUTREACH COORDINATOR dents who may not panic, that's when we get have as much as the donations we need," other students, but Gonzalez said. "Every year we get will someday," Deegan said. antsy for a couple days, just worrying "Because of socioeconomic circumabout not having enough food." stances, many of the students in Gonzalez said she expects other EOPS are people who would be at groups will eventually step in to help, the highest risk for all sorts of probbut EOPS had not received word on that lems, but are succeeding with the yet. help of our staff. Gonzalez said people ·who want to For more information .on how to help can stop by the EOPS office and make a donation call (760)-744-1150, drop off non-perishable food items. ext. 2449, or stop by the EOPS office People who want to drop off perishable in Room TCA-1.

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Members of the Palomar College Democratic Club and the Palomar College Democrats rally around the same cause, but a split in leadership has divided the two clubs. Palomar students Brian Van Riper and Cody Campbell formed the original Democratic Club at the start of the fall 2004 semester, under the advisement of political science professor Peter Bowman. The club officially split in April 2005 when Campbell and Secretary Melissa Hess informed then-President Van Riper and Vice President Jason Greene that they were leaving to form their own group. Bowman became adviser to the newly formed Democrats, and MEChA Adviser John Valdez stepped in to preside over the Democratic Club. Democrats President Cody Campbell said the split was due to personality conflicts. "The atmosphere of the club was about having a good time, and things weren't getting done," Campbell said. "We felt it was in the best interest of the Democratic Party to affect political outcomes, so we formed our own group." Former Democratic Club Adviser and current Democrats Adviser Bowman said the members of the club didn't agree on strategy or on the terms of a constitution. "The people that eventually left to form the Democrats basically wanted a constitution that was very specific and very detailed, whereas the president wanted a constitution that was very vague and did-

n't outline everything," he said. "We felt that we needed a constitution that was detailed in order to be chartered by higher Democratic organizations, such as the state's Democratic Party." Bowman said the members were also in conflict over the management of the club's Political Action Committee funds. "Our club believed one or two members presiding over the account could best manage the funds for the PAC, and the others said a club vote was in order," he said. "A club vote takes too long- it's a matter of expediency. We want to get things done." Democratic Club President Jason Greene said he feels the split was a matter of maturity. Greene said he felt Campbell was upset after losing the election for club president to Van Riper. "In my opinion, there was not enough cohesion," he said. "I'm almost 10 years older than most of the officers. The things that seem important to them weren't important to me."

Party Strength Greene said he feels the division of the club downplays the Democratic Party's strength, particularly in the face of continual scrutiny from some members of the Republican Party. "I wish they would come back," he said. "It's silly and stupid. We should've stayed together. We need a united front." Campbell said he feels having two Democratic groups on campus doesn't hurt the party's image. "There are lots of overlapping Democratic groups out there in the community," he said. "This is no different."

Club Philosophies The advisers and presidents of both clubs said that a student interested in

joining the Democratic movement has a place in either group because their ideals are the same and increasing the number of students voicing their progressive views is important no matter which group they choose. ''These are two clubs that inherently have the same progressive values," Bowman said. "It's not a matter of one being more liberal and one more conservative- the only differences are cosmetic." All sources agreed that the difference is in operation. "Each club has their own individual approach to things," Greene said. "Our general stance is that we're putting integrity in government, personal liberty and freedom. We want to make sure the people are taken care of. We are the more in-your-face club. We need to get angry." Bowman said the Democrats interact with students more than the Democratic Club. "In terms of all the hot-button issues, we're the same," he said. "(Democratic Club members) have more meetings than us. If you like to go to meetings, join them. If you like to interact with students, we're the group to be with. We want to be active and maximize the democratic progressive message." The Democrats set up a table in the Free Speech Area next to the Student Center on the San Marcos campus every Tuesday and Thursday to distribute pamphlets, literature on propositions, election materials, voter registration sheets and buttons and bumper stickers for candidates. Bowman said these "table sessions" raise the attention of students passing by and promote the club's message. Both clubs said they wanted to invite more speakers and will continue to cosponsor events on campus in addition to their

own agendas. Bowman said the Democrats are in talks to cosponsor a civil rights table session with the Democratic Club and MEChA.

Separate Groups Democratic Club Adviser John Valdez stepped in as adviser of the Democratic Club at the start of the fall 2005 semester in addition to MEChA because he said he supports any students who want to contribute to the campus and educate themselves on important issues. He said relations between the two clubs have been good. ''The emphasis has been on constructive things - it hasn't been about rumors," he said. Campbell said that the Democrats are in good standing with the Democratic Club, but there are no plans to unite the two groups. "They're setting that organization back on track, but why try to fix something if it's not broken," he said. Bowman said the idea of reuniting is not out of the question if relations remain friendly. "As long as trust is existing between the two groups, it's possible," he said. "But right now, we're focusing on getting the message out to campus instead of the nickel-and-diming of our internal relationship." Greene said he also sees the possibility of the two clubs joining together in the future, but not under current leadership. The Democratic Club meets every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Room BE-5. The Democrats meet sporadically, but interested students can sign up for the e-mail list on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Democrats table in the Free Speech Area.

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Comets dominant over Southwestern ters, five in the third quarter and four in the fourth quarter. Falcone didn't single out one player on the team for the team's win over the Jaguars. Falcone strongly deemed that the new By 1\tark Beerman changes in defense helped propel TlfE TELESCOPE the offense. She suggested it was a team Despite missing its leading scorer and starting goaltender, the effort even though Parris had four women's water polo team adjusted goals, Katherine Adamek and Kali Pursehouse three goals to new tactics on each, Erica Bergeson two defense, then went on to JAGUARS I5 goals and three other playsubmerge Southwestern COMETS ers with one goal. 15-3 Oct. 18. "It was nice to see everyone really Leading scorer Shauna Gibbs and starting goaltender Brittany Clack step it up," Falcone said. "We had were unable to play due to a coach's two of our starters out, so we coulddecision, but that didn't matter as the n't rely on our starting goalie or one rest of the Comets didn't miss a beat of our No. 1 players." "I think our defense was more in the shellacking of the Jaguars. The switch in tactics was a deci- impressionable just because we sion based on how to gain team suc- shut them down with goals," said cess in the - short-term and head utility player Paige Stephenson. Stephenson cited her role in the into the late-season Pacific Coast game was to get · Conference tournament passes to open with momentum. ''/t WIIS nitl to Sll scorers and to "I think the girls worked really well together both on "'"fone 1111/ly step it direct the team defense when offense and defense," said up." Southwestern head coach Kelly Falcone. - Kelly Falcone c o u n t e r e d 'They showed a lot of teamliEAD COACH Palomar's countwork and worked on the new er-attacks. defense." Stephenson said when facing Keri Ann Parris, a defensive utility player, emphasized the change Southwestern, the team's goal is to in philosophies helped not only her score more, but recited Falcone's comments that Palomar's season own game but the team's as well. ''We worked hard and picked up the would be decided by how well they intensity," Parris said. "I'm more of a would do in tournament play. "We were playing, conditioning defensive player, but I think we all together ran our plays and we did right now for the conference tournament," Falcone said. "We have to them really well." She said she thinks Palomar has take Gro.ssmont and Mesa out, strong team unity since none of that's going to be tough." Palomar split the series with them play as individuals. That was apparent with Grossmont College 1-1 and has been swept by Mesa College. Palomar's skill on offense. The Comets scored six goals, in Falcone said Palomar needs a betthe first half and nine in the second ter showing against Grossmont and half. Palomar was able to get three Mesa to advance into post-season goals in the first and second quar- play.

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Top: Erica Bergeson passes over the head of Jaguar leah Avalos in the Comets 15-3 victory · over Southwestern College Oct. 18. Bottom: Kali Pursehouse (left) rejects Jeanette Isles' shot-on-goal attempt. Palomar can earn a spot in the Southern California playoffs by winning the season-ending Pacific Coast Conference tournament.

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Sophomore outside hitter lindsey Olhausen goes for a spike against Grossmont. Olhausen led the Comets with 11 assists and 14 digs in the three games to zero sweep of Grossmont College.

Women's volleyball swept this week defeating the Grossmont Griffins on Oct. 19 and the Southwestern Jaguars on Oct 21. The Comets are 9-4 overall and 3-1 in Pacific Coast Conference play. Conference kills leader Lindsey Olhausen, a sophomore outside hitter out of Poway High School, led the way with 11 assists and 14 digs against the Griffins and 12 kills and six digs against the Jaguars. Sophomore Amanda Huntoon was not far behind Olhausen with 10 kills and five blocks against the Griffins and nine kills and three blocks against the Jaguars. Huntoon leads the conference in blocks. Setter Sierra Clark, conference leader in sets per game, recorded 38 and 32 assists. Jency Basinger, the only

other sophomore, contributed seven aces in the win over Grossmont.

MEN'S WATER POLO The Southern California playoffs have been announced and Palomar College is in. As expected by head coach Brian Boynton, the Comets will face San Diego Mesa College in a first round match Nov. 4 at San Diego Mesa.

WRESTLING Palomar College wrestlers finished in the bottom-half at the Southern California Dual Meet championships Oct. 22 at Moorpark College, placing fourth out of six teams. The Comets led 10-3 against powerhouse Santa Ana College but were

overrun to lose the rest of the match. Palomar matched up against Moorpark for the first time (the earlier match was cancelled due to medical clearance issues from Moorpark) and lost in a nail-biter. Palomar forfeited in the 197 -pound class or the outcome could have been different. Palomar returns home Nov. 4 to face Golden West College. All fans that attend the game wearing Palomar College attire will receive free admission.

WOMEN'S SOCCER Women's soccer extended its winning streak to five with a 4-1 win at San Diego City Oct. 21. The Comets (8-6-1, 6-1-1) are on the fast-track to a conference title and will come home to face Cuyamaca College Nov. 2.

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Freshman Darrick Jackson eludes Fullerton College defenders to gain part of his 216 rushing yards. The accomplishment came in Jackson's first career start on the same fteld he played his high school football.

Tough loss for Co111ets game, the Comets looked at a TKE TELESCOPE first-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Trailing 16-14, quarterback Josh Somerville fumbled So close, yet so far away. a sneak attempt, handing over That describes Palomar possession to the Hornets (7-0, College's 23-14 near upset of 4-0) at their own 1-yard line. undefeated Fullerton College From there, the Hornets marched 99 yards Oct. 22 at Escondido High School's Wilson HORNm 2 J over 13 plays in 5:43, 14 capping the drive on Stadium. COMETS quarterback Casey On an overcast and damp afternoon, costly Whieldon's 10-yard touchdown mistakes late in the game pass to running back Bryan would offset a prolific rushing Biakely to seal the Comets' performance from freshman fate. The Hornets' came in ranked running back Darrick Jackson fourth in the J.C. Grid-Wire in his first career start. The loss was the fourth national poll. Among their straight for Palomar, which strengths were ·running the has now sunk below the break- football and stopping the run. even mark at 3-4 and 0-2 in Fullerton entered the game the Mission American averaging a conference-leading 280 yards on the ground Conference. "These kids are still learning and ranked second in rushing - when all the momentum defense at 81 yards-per-game. was going our way and we The Comets were able to rush turned it over, it deflated some for 24 7 total yards, a season of us," said head coach Joe high. The Hornets were able to Early. "It'll also boost a No. 4 run , with the conference's top ranked team in the country." With 10:23 remaining in the rusher, Joe Chatman amassBy Marwan Razouk

ing 183 yards. But Fullerton had no answer for Jackson. Behind an inspired offensive line that controlled the line of scrimmage, Jackson gained 216 yards on 29 carries and scored both Comets' touchdowns. A late shoulder injury forced Jackson to sit on the sidelines during the critical goal-line sequence. Jackson came into the game with 8 yards on one carry for the season. He got the start against Fullerton because of injuries to the running back corps. Jackson made the most of the opportunity. His yardage output ranks third on the alltime list for Palomar in a single-game. The top two marks belong to Joe Hall, current Kansas City Chief. "Billy Hibdon got hurt in the (Riverside) game and they needed us other backs to step up," Jackson said. "Coach (Dan) Lynds (running backs coach) told me I had to do anything I could and I did. It's disappointing that we didn't win." "Darrick Jackson is the con-

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summate team player," Early said. "He waited for his opportunity and showed us what a dynamic player he can be." For most of the game, the Comets looked like a different team from the one that lost to Riverside 35-7 Oct. 15 by playing mistake free football and executing on blocking assignments in the running game. Despite allowing 433 total

yards, the defense was in control for most of the contest and kept the Hornets off the scoreboard for the better part of the second and third quarters. "I don't feel good about the loss but I feel good about the way they came back," Early said. "These kids can be as good as they want to be." Palomar will return home to face Mt. SAC Nov. 5.

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From September to early January, every college campus gives its attention to the gridiron, where they witness players' hearts on their sleeves, rather than their egos. A flurry of upsets, nearupsets, comebacks and last minute thrillers define college football. The question is not which is more popular - it is well known the National Football League unanimously wins that - but rather which is an overall better game. Let's start with atmosphere. Is there truly anything better than watching a game Saturday morning, as the team rushes out of the tunnel to the

tune of its fight song and the crowd goes c:--azy and paints their faces with their respective teams color? The NFL has a great atmosphere as well, but hails no comparison to the pageantry and infusion of spirit that is college football. College campuses can hold 100,000 fans , shaking and rocking the stadium for four intense hours. The stadium also has its own student section that is deafening on the ears, and boasts continuous alumni support to draw more fans. The NFL, on the other hand, is attracted by fans that are more about underground gambling, fanatics of fantasy football leagues and tailgaters. Unlike the NFL, the greatest attendance mark in college football this year won't be seen in Mexico.

The college's tradition also plays into that. Take a look at the prestigious Notre Dame campus in South Bend, Ind. As the players leave the locker room and head into the tunnel, each hand touches the historic "Play like a champion" sign . This dates back to the renowned "Win one for the gipper" speech made so famous by former Irish coach Knute Rockne. On top of that, nothing beats the great rivalries during the season. Most of the intense rivals flourish from city to city (USC-UCLA), state to state (Florida-Florida St.) and even land to sea (Army-Navy). Earlier this month, arguably the greatest regular season college football game ever was played, as USC topped rival Notre Dame in an intense, last-

second finish. The greatest rivalries in the NFL consist of a team's quarterback and wide receiver (i.e. Donovan MeN abb and Terrell Owens saga). On any given Saturday, a team can travel from the Top 10 · to being kicked out of National Championship debate. This . makes each game extremely important and nerve-racking. One slip up on the defensive side, one errant pass from the quarterback, or a hard hit that causes a fumble can change the outcome of a season. College football does not have a playoff series. This emphasizes the importance in each game. The season ends after the last scheduled game, unless the conference has its own championship game such as the SEC, ACC and Big 12. Then,

bowl teams are chosen by polls, most of the time based on strength of schedule rather than overall record. The point is, if the NCAA ever adopted a National Championship playoff series, it would out weigh the NFL by a large margin. As seen last year with three undefeated teams in USC, Auburn and Utah, only two teams can play for the Championship and the recognition of being the number one team in the country. So with that, go home this weekend, grab a bag of chips and a beverage, and get ready to watch some real football. After all, three-fourths of all players on the college roster don't even come close to making it in the NFL, so with egos aside, it makes it that much better.