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By John Asbury THE TELESCOPE

With a massive bond measure looming and the college's 60th anniversary underway, Palomar College faculty members began the spring semester with a new Faculty Senate president and secretary at the helm.

During its Jan. 23 meeting, the Senate elected English professor Brent Gowen as its interim president to serve through the end of the spring semester. Gowen will fill the vacancy left by Katie Townsend-Merino, who left in January to serve as the dean of behavioral sciences at Canada College.

"I've got a lot of homework to do, we really need to be observant of all campus matters," Gowen said.

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Students browse through the used book sale in front of the Student Center during the second week of the semester. With enrollment only slightly down, students were still forced to endure early semester crowds.

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By Donnie Boyle THE 'I'UESCOPE

Palomar College officials let out a collective sigh Feb. 1 as detailed enrollment figures from the spring census showed that despite a drop in the number of students attending the college - the number of units being taken increased.

The state funds community colleges based on the number of Full Time Equivalent Students, or FTES enrolled. The Jan. 30 census showed 23,068 stu-

dents enrolled in semester-length credit courses, a 0.7 percent drop from the 23,320 in Spring 2005.

Berta Cuaron, vice president of instruction, said her office received word that despite a drop in "head count," the number of FTEs was actually up.Cuaron said the college was able to keep enrollment steady by creating a class schedule that offered students the opportunity to take more units.

"We are doing very well given the environment we are in up and down the state," Cuaron said. "The fact that we are flat or slightly up validates that."

Palomar saw a much larger drop in the number of non-credit students. Non-credit enrollment dropped from 3,496 in 2005, to 2,246 this spring. Total head count dropped from 26,816 to 25,314.

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Professor takes over as college~s financial officer

By Donnie Boyle THE TEUSCOPE

The Palomar College Business Department's loss is the rest of the college's gain.

That is what many administrators, faculty members and district trustees said when long-time business professor Bonnie Dowd left the classroom and took over as the cpllege's vice president of fiscal services.

"I have enjoyed working with Bonnie while she was a faculty leader and I am looking forward to working with her as an administrator," said Vice President of Instruction Berta Cuaron. "She will bring a new dimension to the administration."

After several years as a businesswoman, Dowd began her teaching career at Palomar in 1990.

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College president delivers 'state of the college' to packed house

By Donnie Boyle THE TELESCOPE

More than 100 people jammed into the Governing Board Room on Jan. 26 to listen to college president Robert Deegan discuss plans for the upcoming year and beyond.

Deegan and members of the Palomar College community welcomed the school's two new vice presidents and listened to Deegan deliver an informal "state-of-thecollege" presentation that included a spring enrollment update, details about the district's pursuit of a bond measure and plans to celebrate the college's 60th anniversary.

The vice presidents took over roles that may be crucial to the college's future.

John Tortarolo, vice president of Human Resources, will serve as the district's chief negotiator during contract talks with the faculty and classified staff's unions.

Incoming Vice President of Fiscal Services Bonnie Dowd will take the lead in the college's pursuit of a bond measure that officials said could be the most important event in the college's history since it opened in 1946.

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Palomar music professor Silfredo Vigo (left}, student J.D. Deitrich and World Dance professor Patriceann Mead perform in front of the Student Center Jan. 26 to promote the new class, Franco Haitian Percussion and Song. The last day to enroll is Feb. 9.

• Campus Explorations "Developing Moral Responsibility Among Teachers" 2 - 3 p.m. in Room ES-19.

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approve $4,000 from their budget to co-sponsor a Cesar Chavez art exhibit on loan to Palomar College for a display March 15 through April 15 at the Boehm Gallery.

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ASG members reviewed appointment's to the college's shared governance committees.

Student representatives were appointed to each planning council.

Jan. Z5 ASG President Neill Kovrig appointed Curtis Van Engle as vice president to succeed Malia Bassett.

Feb. I ASG members continued plans for this year's commencement ceremony and 60th anniversary. They will invite past ASG Jan. Z5 A monetary request of presidents to attend the ceremony. up to $1,000 was approved for the ASG sponsored Black History celebration Feb. 8.

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Burglary reported at 12:09 p.m. at the San Marcos campus.

The ASG meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m in Room SU-18

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Palomar Math & Science professor Godfrey Mortimer predicts nuclear energy will become the primary source of fuel for manufacturing and food production.

The Snack Shack opened on the north end of campus. The store was originally open seven days per week and the construction was paid for with a grant from the Foundation.

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More than 200 people milled around Theatre No. 4, mingling, sipping wine and cocktails, chugging beer, eating hors d'oeurves, smiling for photographs and most importantly - writing checks.

The Palomar College Foundation's 15th Annual Campaign Kick-off Party was held at the Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 theater on Jan. 26. People · said they came for two reasons - they love Palomar College and they want to pay for projects the college can't afford.

Donors from 2005, and other members of the college community, were updated on the progress of several Foundation-funded projects, met with administrators and faculty and saw a movie of their choice following the event.

Foundation Director Deb Stanley challenged guests to help the Foundation meet its 2006 fundraising goal.

"I challenge all of you to help. us meet that · $700,000 goal," Stanley said.

"Let's make the next 60 years as great as the past 60."

Stanley listed some of the Foundation's future projects. It is trying to raise $800,000 for a football field, $300,000 to help expand the college's nursing program and an additional $200,000 to match the funds it has already pledged to buy furniture for the new high-tech science building.

Foundation President Luane Corwin thanked the donors in attendance and updated them on a few of the projects their donations paid for last year. In 2005, the Foundation paid for editing equipment for the Radio and Television Department · studio; library renovations, Classified Staff Day and a ski trip for disabled students.

Corwin, Stanley and college president Robert Deegan presented plaques to about 20 "Leadership Donors" who pledged more than $1,000 last year.

The donors ranged from private individuals to large corporations.

Lew Goldman, who was presented with a Leadership plaque, said his support stems from the fact that he attended a junior college on the East Coast and understands the value of a college like Palomar.

"My wife and I both got our start at a place like Palomar - we know the value," Goldman said.

A San Marcos resident for 30 years, Goldman said he has helped the President's Associates, a Foundation· auxiliary, for more than five years.

Other donors, such as Irene Ulevitch, said they simply love Palomar.

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Student Activities Coordinator Paul Groom and Student Affairs Director Bruce Bishop accept a check from Elaine Jordan, president of The Friends of Lake San Marcos, for $4,433 to pay for the Palomar Che_ er squad's championship rings for the 2004-2005 season.

Ulevitch, 85, said as a young student in New York she took a class with future First Lady Elenore Roosevelt.

She credits Roosevelt with instilling philanthropic values in her and said she has been working with the Foundation for more than 15 years.

"I think it is one of the best schools in the country," Ulevitch said. "The teachers here really love the kids - I don't think you can say that about every place."

Another Foundation auxiliary, The Friends of Lake San Marcos, presented Student Activities Coordinator Paul Groom and Student Affairs Director Bruce Bishop with a check for $4,433 to pay for the Palomar Cheer squad's championship rings for the 2004-2005 season.

"It is a wonderful reward for the kids and we are very grateful for the donation," Groom said.

The Foundation is also funding a program that will provide copies of a book used by history professor Linda Dudik.

Dudik uses "The Last Stamp : Remembering Jimmy Mitchell, A Remarkable Young Man," in her classes dealing with war-time families during The Vietnam War and World War II. The subject of the book, James Mitchell, was a Palomar student who was killed by a land mine while serving in Vietnam in 1965. Mitchell is the first name -on Palomar's Veteran's Memorial Monument in front of the Student

College President Robert Deegan, left, stands with Palomar supporter Irene Ulevitch and Foundation Director Deb Stanley. Ulevitch once took a class with future First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

Center on the San Marcos campus. ',I'he book was written by Mitchell's wife Jan, as a gift to their daughter who was born six weeks before he was killed. In the past, students had to pay $27 -for the book.

The Foundation provided a grant for Palomar's Graphic's Department to print copies of the book that students can borrow.

Dudik said the study of war-time families is an important topic in today's world. She added that the book is a part of Palomar's history and will be forever

because of the Foundation's grant.

Palomar College baseball players served as ushers for the event, which was attended by governing board members Nancy Chadwick, Darrel McMullen, former Palomar college president Fred Huber and others.

Deegan provided the evenings most entertaining moment. After members of the baseball team introduced themselves by name and position, Deegan took the floor for his speech.

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When author James Frey's bestselling memoir "A Million Little Pieces" was exposed as a .pack of lies, the announcement did nothing to· curb the book's sales. As of Jan. 30, Frey's book was the fifth bestselling book on Amazon.com and the second bestseller on the nonfiction paperback charts for the New York Times.

Where is the outrage against this guy? Besides Oprah Winfrey, who slammed Frey on her show·for embarrassing her and duping readers, the public does not seem to care that he lied to millions and took their money.

Frey has not apologized for his crimes - only admitted to them. On top of that, he has not offered to give back the money he has made.

Worse yet, the book is a memoir of Frey's former drug addiction and his experiences in rehab.

Considering that drug addiction is an illness affecting thousands, people should be appalled at Frey's insensitivity.

As a drug addict, he should have known better than to have made up facts about his struggle for his own personal gain. When Oprah picked the bopk for her hugely successful book club, it was touted as an inspirational story for substance abusers. Now that we see that Frey exploited his addiction to become rich, everyone should turn their backs on him.

Sadly, there are those who think because Frey's book has helped inspire some to overcome their addictions, mean people like Oprah should get off his case. After all, lying about having spent 87 days in jail (instead of the two hours he was actually there), as .well having two root canals with no novocaine for fear of becoming addicted (which never the money he has made to charity. However, he hasn't done either of those things, and has not hinted at happened) aren't that big a deal, right?

In other words, because Frey's book is about a any intention of doing so. Frey's arrogance alone is insulting. "good cause," the means that Would you pay money to read anything he used to achieve that goal are Mow thllt WI SH thllt written by Jayson Blair or Stephen Glass not relevant. two disgraced reporters from highly respectDoes the truth matter at all? F11y exp/oilld his ed publications - knowing what you know It feels like we have reduced 11ddietion to bftom1 now about their credibility? Like Frey, we ourselves to stubborn sheep, tieh, everyone should also entrusted them to tell us the truth, and making up our minds about things and being unwilling to turn their btleks on him. they let us down. James Frey is no better than them. change them - even if what Like Blair or Glass, Frey also lied 77in we believe isn't true.

If Frey's intentions were truly good-hearted, he order to move up in his industry. Unlike Blair and would have apologized by now and offered to give all Glass, some may argue, Frey's lies have actually

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helped people. Unfortunately; even that argument seems unscrupulous.

Those who bought "A Million Little Pieces" seeking inspiration, and perhaps found it, now find themselves in a moral dilemma. Will they cling on to the hope that was given to them under false pretenses, or will their magic feather float away in the winds of truth? The reality is that this book will cause more harm than it will good.

James Frey does not deserve applause for his dishonesty. Until people put aside what they want to believe and accept reality, Frey will continue to make money and will riever see any reason to give it back.

The truth conquers all else, and it's time we all realized that.

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The Career Center opened its "How To" seminar series to the public for the first time in 33 years as a part of Palomar College's 60th anniversary celebrations.

Normally, the seminars are available only to Palomar students. Each seminar features one or more guest speakers, who share knowledge and expertise from their fields. Each lecture includes requirements for working in that field, salary ranges for specific jobs and daily tasks. The purpose is to provide people interested in a specific career with a chance to talk with someone in that field . Some speakers may have employment applications available for current positions.

The seminars take place Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. in the Governing Board Room on the San Marcos Campus through March 23 .

"I thought it was a good thing to introduce the campus to the community," said John Dise, Career Center Director. "Maybe they don't know what we have to offer, and this will inspire them to come take classes."

Dise said in the past, students have especially enjoyed the seminars when they are interested in a specific profession.

This semester's seminar speakers include food manufacturing entrepreneur Lauren Redford, law enforcement officers from the FBI and San Diego Police Department, chiropractor Dr. Gary Lewkovich, attorney and former Judge Advocate General David Braums, salon owner and product entrepreneur Patrick Dockery, casting agency owner Tina Real and conciliator Jack McClendon.

"I think it's a good variety of guest speakers," said Eddie Tubbs, Career Center instructional support specialist. "Depending on their major, students can select different seminars."

Real estate agent Harry Joseph spoke at the first seminar of the series Jan. 26.

Joseph, who was joined by loan agent Lesa Hutchins, discussed how to get into the real estate business, the requirements for becoming licensed and the day-to-day tasks in his field. He has participated in the seminar series since 1998.

"We had about 35 to 40 people," Joseph said. "They seemed very interested and asked some good questions ."

Dise said athletes enjoy Lewkovich's chiropractic seminar because chiropractors can become athletic trainers. As active people, he said, athletes tend to be interested in careers like that of an athletic trainer.

Redford and Dockery will both share the challenges they faced as entrepreneurs in their fields.

Real will discuss how to break into the movie industry and how to get a Screen Actors Guild card.

"Hearing these people may inspire you," Dise said.

"These guys are instant mentors. They had a goal and went for it. To have a goal is very important, and some people lose sight of that."

Dise founded the Career Center in 1972 with the purpose of helping people to discover their passions and how those passions could relate to a career. The Career Center offers services in career counseling, career assessment tests and job placement.

"Retention, goals, jobs, it all ties together," Tubbs said.

In addition to the "How To" seminar series, the Career Center has organized a Career Fair May 3.

Feb. 9 - Law'' enforcement from the FBI and San Diego Police Department describe their careers and law enforcement support careers.

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March .2 - North County .resident David Braums will discuss his career as an attorney in the military and in the community.

March 9 - Former Palomar student Patrick Dockery is set to discuss his career in the hair care business.

March 16 - Tina Real of Tina Real Casting Agency will discuss breaking in to the movie business.

March .23 - Conciliator and contract enforcer Jack McClendon will discuss how to survive in the fields of conciliation, mediation and negotiation.

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Long Beach City College for the past four years.

Deegan said Long Beach City College is similar to Palomar's district because of its size, enrollment and long history in the community. He said Tortarolo's experience at Long Beach will be an asset to him at Palomar.

Tortarolo said while there are many similarities between the two districts, he noticed one big differ ence at Palomar.

"I have been very impressed with the very positive energy that you all seem bring to everything you do," Tortarolo said to the audience.

Long-time Palomar business professor Bonnie Dowd was introduced as the new vice president of Fiscal Services.

Deegan said Dowd's experience working as a faculty leader and as a member of numerous campus committees made her the perfect fit for the job.

"I have strong confidence, complete confidence, in her ability to work with everyone successfully to get things done," Deegan said.

The college's 60th anniversary was a central theme at the forum and Dowd told audience members that the college's future is as important as its history. As the college's chief financial officer Dowd will take the lead in shaping the $400to $800-million bond measure the college is likely to pursue in the November DONNIE BOYLE I THE TELESCOPE election.

"We will make that bond happen," John Tortarolo, who was introduced as the new vice president of Human Resources, shoots the breeze with college president Robert Deegan. Tortarolo Dowd said. "Everything we are is a will assume the role of the district's chief negotiator in upcoming talks on the new faculty contract. result of the past 60 years. We have an Deegan also discussed efforts to opportunity to leave a legacy for the allow the district to apply for more state plans for a Fallbrook campus. The disfunding. He added that Palomar has trict purchased a $52 million option on increase enrollment and work with the future ."

Deegan discussed what type of bond missed out on projects in the past a piece of land at Interstate 115 and governing board to fight for state equalwould be needed to complete the $1.2 because it could not provide funds for Highway 76. However, the purchase is ization funds. Palomar ranks 63rd out the state to match. He contingent on the passage of a bond. of 72 community college districts. The billion worth of projects said districts that can District officials are also searching district could receive $3.5 million in in the college's Facilities "Everything we 1111 is 11 provide matching funds for land in the southern portion of the equalization funds in 2006 if the entire Master Plan. He said move to the top of the district for a campus that would serve $130 million that was allocated in the that while the plan is the IISUII ollhl PIISI 60 priority list for state sup- residents from Poway and neighboring state's budget survives the governor's blueprint for all future fllltS." port. cities, Deegan said.

"May revise." projects, it is also subject "If all you can do is "We need campuses in these areas," Deegan also discussed plans for a to change.

- Bonnie Ann Dowd Midway through 2005, VICE PRESIDENT OF FISCAL SERVICES show that you have a Deegan said. "People in these areas series of events commemorating the colneed, it is not enough," want to be served closer to their homes." lege's 60th anniversary. He said there the district had a survey A few faculty and staff members will be several events throughout the conducted to see if the community sup- Deegan said. "Those funds would move ported a bond and what projects voters us up in priority and we would see voiced concern about new campuses year and added that he told faculty potentially draining resources from the leaders and commencement planners would support. Deegan said the survey things happening a lot faster."

He added that the college could San Marcos campus. that he would like retired faculty memshowed support for a bond. However, he Deegan said any new campuses bers to walk with this year's graduating added that more research needed to be potentially leverage funds from a $600 done to see how much money the district million bond into $900 million worth of would be self-sustained through fund- class. projects .

"We are here and benefiting because of ing based on enrollment at those locacould ask for.

Deegan also presented preliminary tions. the fine work they did," Deegan said.

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Stephen Hook left college at age 17 to pursue a career as a ballet dancer. He is back 40 years later to pursue a different kind of career in dance - as a teacher.

Hook has danced all over the world with dancers like Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalie Makarova. Now, he dances in Palomar's dance studio both as a student and as an instructor.

Hook enrolled at Palomar as a student in summer ROP computer classes. His intention was to tackle his computer illiteracy so he could return to college full

I time, capable to complete basic computer tasks, such as typing a term paper.

"I didn't have any real direction," Hook said. "So, I came back to school."

When Hook shared with the class that he had danced with Baryshnikov, instructor Jackie Martin-Klement said she thought of the Dance Department, which was looking for a Ballet I instructor.

"I guessed that the dance department would just gobble him right up," MartinKlement said.

Not long after MartinKlement recommended Hook to the Dance Department, she helped him

compile a large stack of clippings and photographs into a portfolio. Hook said he had not realized that his vast experience as a dancer qualified him for a position as an adjunct faculty member.

"They were looking for me, and I was looking for them," Hook said. "When I met President Deegan, he joked that I'm a little Palomar success story."

Hook has made Palomar College his life. He is taking a full course load with dance history, biology, algebra, advanced ballet and Japanese.

He teaches two-and-a-half units of ballet classes and works as an assistant to Pat Hahn m the Radio and Television Broadcasting Department through the federal work-study program.

This is Hook's third semester teaching Ballet I, and his first leading a production of his own choreography, "Wings of a Dancer."

"He's got some great stuff planned for us this semester," said Kelly Johnson, who has been a student in Hook's Ballet I class since he started teaching. "We're going to see some dancers in L.A. and have some guest dancers."

Hook said his contacts with directors and choreographers will allow him to take his dancers on unique field trips, such as going backstage at the American Ballet Theater when they visit Los Angeles.

"I am trying to use my experience to show the hiring committee they made the right choice," Hook said.

Hook's experiences in ballet have been extensive.

During his 10 years with the American Ballet Theater, he performed in nine national and one Asian tour in ballets such as "Swan Lake," "Coppelia," "Don Quixote" and "The Nutcracker."

"In New York, I was really a little fish in a big pond," Hook said. "But then I came out to San Diego to the California Ballet as a guest artist, and it was the other way around."

Hook said he credits his long and continuing dancing career to good training in his early years.

"Really, I had the best training, so I'm able to continue dancing," Hook said.

Hook passes on that kind of training in his classes.

"I've taken a lot of dance classes, and he's really great," student Sarah Margolis said. "He gives you lots of reasons why things are done a certain way and really helps you along."

Hook said he looks forward to achieving his associates degree this semester and ultimately his master's degree in dance so he can teach ballet full time.

Fonner student showcases classic Beatles photos Vigil describes himself as a longtime Beatles fan with a love of photography. He said he was introduced to the Beatles through various relaFormer Palomar student and freelance photogratives and started as a photographer as a pher Vincent Vigil will be the guest curator of a Palomar student.

Beatles photography exhibit. The show opens with "I studied photography at Palomar for about a reception at 5 p.m. Feb. 10 at the San Diego Mesa three years, " Vigil said. "I even received a scholarCollege Art Gallery. ship for my pieces."

The exhibit is titled "John, Paul, Vigil also worked as photograGeorge, Ringo Forever," and will be pher for the Telescope in the on display through March 7. spring of 2000 and then became As curator, Vigil chose and photo editor in the fall of 2000. arranged the photos for the exhibit Vigil is currently a freelance and supplied the background and - Vincent Vigil photographer. He recently shot artist information.

EXHIBIT CURATOR photos for the CD covers of two The exhibit features 40 images of local bands: Cameron Russell the Beatles taken at various times and The Gestapo. between 1960 and 1980.

Vigil works for film director Mike Hacker, takThe photographs depict a variety of scenes, ing stills for his film "The Lonely Grave of Linus including the Beatles' first studio session, press phoBradbury." tos and a still taken behind the scenes during the Vigil volunteers at the Museum of Photographic filming of"The Magical Mystery 'Ibur."

Arts in Balboa Park doing archival work for the perArtists include David Hum, Angus McBean and manent collection in his free time.

Keystone - a British photography studio.

The reception for the exhibit is free and open to "The exhibit is kind ofbased around the White the public. Vigil will give a talk at 6:30 p.m. about Album," Vigil said. "Even the invitations, which the exhibit and will be showing a DVD of promowere designed by Joseph DiAnna, a graphic arts tional Beatles footage from the 1960s. Vigil calls student, are printed on the same paper as the the exhibit "a complete overview to the world's ongoWhite Album's cover. I want everything to be ing love affair with the Fab Four." very authentic."

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Student finds niche Peter Gach performs trilogy of concerts Peter Gach, the Artist in Residence at Palomar College, will be performing a trilogy of concerts in celebration of his 25th anniversary at Palomar. The first performance is at 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 in Room D-10. He will play selections from Chopin on the piano. Admission is $10 at the door or $20 for the entire series.

Boehm Gallery features controversial artist The Boehm Gallery is hosting two exhibits titled "Mixed Metaphors," by Kenney Mencher and "Life as I know it," by Janet Mackaig. Mencher's work has been censored in Sacramento and San Francisco due to risque depictions. The exhibits feature paintings and 3-D art and will be on display through Feb. 10. The gallery is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Free concerts are available every Thursday Free concerts are performed at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in Room D-10.

Upcoming performances: Feb. 9- Jay Heltzer will perform classical music by Mozart, Debussy and Penderecki on trombone. · Feb. 16- Something Strange is Afoot is a trio playing on vibraphone, bass and percussion instruments.

Feb. 23- "Devarak" is a compilation of Persian music that will be performed by Farhad Bahrami, Kamron Bahrami ' and Nima Heydari.

New play opens in Vista "The Most Happy Fella" by Frank Loesser is a musical that will be performed in the Avo Playhouse in Vista through Feb. 19. The play is a love story set in Salinas, Calif. Where a lonely winemaker sends off to San Francisco for a mail-order-bride.

Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays 8 p.m.,Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Student tickets are $21 and general admission is $23.

Cannon Gallery displays photography exhibit "El Ojo Fino/The Exquisite Eye" is a photography exhibit that will be on display through April 2 in the Cannon Art Galleryon Dove Lane in Carlsbad. "El Ojo Fino" features the work of nine Mexican women photographers from three generations. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Thursdays, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is free.

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Palomar College math major and musician Danny Castro gives small-time bands a place to display their talent.

Castro books local bands or bands on tour to play at his venue.

In 2000, Castro got the idea to host venues in a building his father owns in Escondido. He asked his father and soon the Sel~h Building Venue was rocking and rolling. Castro said he takes pride in the fact that they are one of the cheapest venues around.

Where most places charge between $8-$12 per head, Castro charges $5 or less for all of his shows. Performances are for all ages so anyone can come and enjoy the music.

Castro said the average age of audience members is between 17-25 years old.

With ticket prices so low, Castro said he doesn't do it for the money.

"I just do it for the bands and the kids," Castro said. "Most of the money that comes in pays for the building and the bands."

Castro said he walks away with about $50 for his time.

"I like to keep it small and cheap," Castro said.

Castro said he is not biased on what type of music the bands play.

"Any band can play, except for hardcore, because the carpet gets ruined," Castro said. "I am always looking for more bands."

Bands that have played at the Selah Building include Under Oath, Acceptance, Evergreen Terrace and As I Lay Dying.

When· he is not booking shows, Castro is at Palomar, or playing in his band.

Though Castro is a math major, he is taking all music classes this semester. The music classes are for his personal benefit and have nothing to do with his major.

Castro said he has loved to play ·music ever since he was taught how to play the piano at age 11. At 16, he picked up the guitar as well.

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Danny Castro (right) and brother lsmael Castro practice for their upcoming performance on Feb. 10.

Castro caters to local and touring bands by providing a cheap venue in Escondido with shows for all ages.

"I started playing (guitar) in high school when I heard the Ramones," Castro said. "I used to think that the Ramones were the only good band that there was."

Castro now plays piano ·i n a band called Long Live Logos. They are a four-member band that plays "dance rock" music. Castro's brother, Ismael Castro, is also a Palomar student and is in the band.

Ismael plays drums and bass, however he only plays drums in Long Live Logos.

"Our biggest influences right now are U2, The Strokes, Cold Play, Nadasurf,

and The Killers," Danny Castro said.

"People say our music makes them feel happy. It's really dancey."

Long Live Logos is performing at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the Bean Bar in San Diego. · Admission is $8 at the door and the show is for all ages.

Castro's other show. listings are available on the band's Web site at www.myspace.com/longlivelogos. The band is also available by e-mail at longlivelogos@hotmail.com.

The .S elah Building is located off of West Second and Centre City, at 530 West Second Ave. in Escondido.

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The Spring 2006 Concert Hour season began with an impressive start. On Jan. 26, the Palomar Performing Arts Department presented "Klezmer Afternoon." The presentation included members of the :1 Second Avenue 5! 'Kiezmer Klezmer Ensemble. ;1 Afternoon' The music was iCiJf OF ~ClJR STA.P.S; upbeat and had the :J STARRING jill DEBORAH DAVIS, audience clapping • ROBERT ZELICKMAN, along to many of BOB WELLER, ELLENWEUER the songs.

The ensemble interacted with the audience and included them in the show. Not only were audience members observers, but they were also active members of the performance. "(The show) was surprising I did not expect that much excitement," said Lauren Diffine, a Palomar student.

Klezmer music is an old festive type of music that originated with Eastern European Jews.

Over the years, the music has changed due to immigration. Many Jews were brought from Europe to New York where the influence of jazz and swing came into Klezmer music.

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Robert Zelickman plays clarinet during a Concert Hour performance Jan. 26 in Room D-10.

most of it was in Yiddish, it was still enjoyable.

"Everyone should hear (Klezmer music) once in their life," said Israel Wilson, a Palomar student. Wilson said he was moved by the music.

The ensemble consisted of four

members. Deborah Davis performed vocals, Robert Zelickman played the clarinet, Bob Weller was on drums, and Palomar professor Ellen Weller played piano.

Each musician had a personality that really stood out and went along with the performance. Davis was high- spirited and acted as the spokesperson for the quartet.

Zelickman's clarinet solos were exuberant and he described the music with . passion.

"The clarinet player pulled you into the music and made you feel," said Diffine.

Ellen Weller was cheerful in her performance, and comedic with her witty .responses. Bob Weller was shy, but incredibly energetic on the drums.

Together the four made a lively team.

The kick-off to the spring concert series was a success. Audience members were moving in their seats and tapping their shoes to the rhythm of the fascinating Klezmer musical beat.

The concerts are held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays in Room D-10 and admission is free. Every concert features a different musical genre.

For more information on the Concert Hour Series, visit the Web site www.palomarperforms.com.

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Palomar College will commemorate Black History Month with a daylong celebration featuring speakers, food and live entertainment on Feb. 8.

The celebration will be held in front of the Student Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A committee chaired by Associated Student Government delegate Lisa Galbreath organized the event.

"Nothing had really been done at Palomar for Black History Month for a few years before last year," Galbreath said. "I'm glad to be taking part in this year's planning, and I have a really good feeling about how well things are going to go this year."

Scheduled speakers include Reginald Owens, a representative from the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who will speak on Carter G. Woodson, the African-American activist known as the "father of Black History."

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Carson, who works for the college, and will speak on the subject of organized labor and its benefit to people of color.

There may also be an exhibit of black inventors provided by the Kiwanis Club, but plans had not yet been finalized, Galbreath said.

"This celebration just bespeaks the diversity that we have now," said ASG President Neill Kovrig. "It all ties into the college's 60th anniversary celebration - this is, in a way, a commemoration of how much progress this campus has made from back then."

"Each year is a stepping stone with these celebrations, and I think this will be the best Black History Month event the college has done," Galbreath said.

"I'm looking forward to it, and I hope Palomar will continue to grow for years to come."

Kovrig said Galbreath has done a great job with the event.

"Lisa has assembled a great committee and this event looks to be spectacular as a result," Kovrig said. "I hope it is well-attended because so much time and effort has gone into the planning."

Whtn: Wednesday, Feb. 8 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wh1t1: Student Union - Palomar College Adjunct Instructor Reggie Owens will §_l)eak on the topic "Carter G. Woodson, Father of Black History."

- Professor Sharon Elise from the College of Arts and Sciences at CSUSM will perform a poetry reading.

- Former Oceanside police officer C.C. Saunders is set to perform musical selections.

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Although she was sad to stop teaching, the opportunity to serve Palomar in a different way was appealing.

Dowd and new Vice President of Human Resources John Tortarolo were introduced to the college community at a campus forum Jan. 26. As Dowd walked to the front, she joked that she recognized everyone in the room.

She may have.

"Dr. Dowd has been a faculty leader who has served on every committee that has ever existed at one time or another," said college president Robert Deegan. "That experience will be invaluable to her and a resource for all of us."

When Dowd addressed the audience, there was a great deal of emotion in her voice.

"Fifteen years ago I began a love affair with Palomar College," she said. "That still continues to this day."

Dowd also said although she served as a faculty leader, her experience as a professor would be a valuable asset to her as an administrator. ''Yes, I have been a faculty leader," Dowd said to the standing room only audience. "But I have never not been a leader for everyone on this campus."

Dowd filled the position left vacant by Jerry Patton in May 2004. Since that time, two interim vice presidents have served as the college's chief financial officer.

Joe Newmyer served from May 2004 to October 2005 and Carmen Fernandez served from October 2004 until Dowd took over on Jan 17.

At the Jan. 10 governing board meeting, Dowd said she was ready to get to work.

"I am looking forward to working with everyone - I have known so many of them for years," Dowd said. "I am excited. I think all of my experiences at Palomar, all that I have done and seen will be able to help me build bridges."

Deegan said Dowd's experience at Palomar was only one reason she was selected.

"I knew from working with her that she was great leader and that she genuinely cares about Palomar," Deegan said before the semester began. "I was pleased to see that she was in the pool and that the hiring committee forwarded her as a finalist. We wanted the best possible candidate and we got it."

Deegan said he believed Dowd was hired at just the right time for Palomar, which is pursuing a $400to $800-million bond measure.

"I know her to be one of the hardest working people at Palomar and she has boundless energy," Deegan said. "She will be instrumental to the passage

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Jack Miyamoto, former vice president of Human Resources, retired after more than seven years at Palomar. Carmen Fernandez filled in as the interim vice president of Fiscal Services for three months following Joe Newmyer's departure in September.

of a bond."

Tortarolo took over as vice president of Human Resources on Jan. 24. He filled the seat left vacant by Jack Miyamoto who served at Palomar since 1998.

Tortarolo worked in human resources for more than 20 years and spent the last four years as the Director for Human Resources at Long Beach City College. At Long Beach he also served as an Affirmative Action Officer and as the administration's representative during contract negotiations- a role that Deegan said will be valuable to Totrarolo's new position.

As vice president for Human Resources, Tortarolo will serve as the district's chief negotiator with the faculty and classified staff's unions. Deegan also said he hoped Tortarolo plays an important role in increasing diversity at Palomar.

At the Jan. 26 forum, Tortarolo said he believed Palomar's diversity was one of the main reasons its students succeed.

"One of our greatest advantages is all of you," Tortarolo said to the faculty and staff members gathered in the room. " The diversity of experience, culture and wisdom that we expose our students to is the key."

Both vice president positions were filled after anumber of failed attempts to hire permanent replacements.

After Deegan took over as college president in January of 2004, uncertainty plagued two of the four vice presidents offices. Deegan said now that the top leadership roles are set, the college is poised to move forward.

'We now have filled out our vice presidents and I couldn't be more thrilled," Deegan said. "I see great things ahead."

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Above: Student Ken Ishmael tackles the climbing wall set up by the U.S. Army during Welcome Week Jan. 17.

Left: Student Joey Chavez gets a cheeseburger from fellow student Carolina Hoyus. The event also featured live music.

New event welcomes students to campus we're not just pounding them with 'Army, Army, Army' all the time," said Sgt. Matthew Swan, an Army recruiter who helped students use the wall. "It also Palomar College kicked off its first week of classes helps break the ice with students who are interested with a blend of food and entertainment as a part of in a future with the Army."

"The wall really wasn't tough at all," said Doug Welcome Week on the San Marcos campus.

The event, organized by the Associated Student Osborn, a student who tried the rock climbing wall.

"It really could have been a lot harder.

Government and the Office of That would have made it more fun."

Student Affairs, was held Jan. 17- ''It's tHIIy inviting for stuOsborn said he didn't care for the 18 in front of the Student Center. atmosphere of the Welcome Week The week's events help show stu- dents to tome 11nd see th11t events, which included performances dents that Palomar cares about their eo/lege h11s put this from a local rock band and a DJ, as them, said College President Robert together - it's fun.'' well as a barbeque.

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"College is about learning and - Amy Giffin "There's way too many people here, PALOMAR STUDENT and the music is horrible," Osborn academics, but it's also about havsaid. "I would definitely tell them to ing fun and socializing, too," Deegan said. "We want students to come to this event lose the music - the DJ and band are terrible."

Other students said they liked the week's events and find out that Palomar is the kind of environment and music. they want to be in."

"It's really inviting for students to come and see that Deegan spent time in front of the Student Center during Welcome Week greeting students and answer- their college has put this together - it's fun," said student Amy Giffin. ing questions.

Another student, Chalisse Fortson, agreed with One of the main attractions at Welcome Week was a rock climbing wall that was provided by the U.S. Giffin.

"This is my first week at Palomar, so I'm still getting Army. Students were allowed to climb for free.

"The wall is great because it lets people know that my first impression of it," Fortson said. "It seems realBy Thomas l\lay

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ly cool so far. I like the music that the DJ is playing."

Besides the music and rock climbing, there were various groups associated with Palomar who set up tables in hopes of reaching students during the events, such as TRIO. "We've had a couple students who took our fliers, but it's mostly been people who have been asking how to get to their class," said Janita Camel, who is a counselor with TRIO. "Hopefully a few more students will come by and check us out before the day is through."

College volunteers were on hand to guide students who needed help finding their classrooms.

"Our goal is to help as many students as we can and let them know that we're there for them," said Assessment Coordinator Diane McAllister, who was among the volunteers. "We're passing out schedules and maps and just pointing students in the right direction for their first week of class."

ASG Senator Stephanie Chen, who chaired Welcome Week's planning committee, said she thought the week could have been better.

"It's a good start, but I would have liked to have seen more students taking part in the all that was there for them," Chen said. "Next time, we'll have to get things that are more attractive to students so we can increase attendance."

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campus we care about."

Economics professor Teresa Laughlin was also chosen as the senate's interim secretary, a position formerly occupied by new Vice President of Fiscal Services Bonnie Dowd. At the same time, Faculty Senator and dance instructor Molly Faulkner was appointed the senate's past-president-designee through May, also serving on the Strategic Planning Council.

Faculty Senate elections will be held in March for the 2006-2007 school year's officers.

During his term as president, Gowen said he would try to be a moderator between faculty and administration through the college's shared governance process of committees and councils.

"We need interim familiarity with the senate and procedures, at the same time it's an opportunity for me to learn," Gowen said. "It just feels like a good fit right now."

Among his goals, Gowen said he would like to see the senate draft a new constitution and a new faculty manual.

He added that the senate would closely monitor and be involved in plans for the college's $400- to $800-million bond measure, which will likely appear on the June or November ballot.

After serving four years on the senate, Laughlin said she does not expect many changes under the new faculty leadership. She said the senate allows

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College president Robert Deegan speaks with new Faculty Senate President Brent Gowen at the reception following the Jan. 26 college forum. Gowen took over for outgoing Senate president Katie Townsend-Merino.

faculty members to impact college decisions by offering different points-ofview.

"That optimistic feeling of transparency and collegial discussion won't change," Laughlin said. "Everyone at this college as a voice and we're one voice in the process."

College president Robert Deegan said administrators have a strong working relationship with both the Faculty

Senate and the Palomar Faculty Federation, which represents the faculty-union.

Deegan said he will continue to meet with Gowen and faculty leaders weekly to address any issues or concerns that may arise.

"We're in this together - it's not faculty versus administration," Deegan said. "We try to keep decisions as close to the classroom as possible."

Faculty senator and English Professor Barb Kelber said the relationship between faculty members and administrators is the best that it has been during her nearly 12-year career at Palomar.

Kelber credited Deegan and a change in governing board leadership with developing a more cooperative environment. She said the signing of the first faculty union contract in March 2005 signaled the beginning of a strong working relationship.

"We were awakened out of a kind of apathy when administrative leadership changed," Kelber said. "Faculty will see new leaders emerge as the needs arise and people become interested in specific issues."

Kelber added that it is important for faculty leadership to rotate positions to allow for more diverse views and experience. She said she is confident the new leadership will excel in focusing on student interests while working with administrators.

Governing Board President Michele Nelson said the role offaculty leadership is to set academic policy and negotiations through the faculty union. She added that by working together, students' success would be at the forefront of the college.

"This climate of optimism and positive production will impact students on a scale that cannot be measured," Nelson said.

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ter, gives audiences the impression that they are listening in on a night of fatherdaughter stargazing.

"It's a lot more interactive," Earth Science Assistant Professor Brenda Norris said. "The kids can go away and see that they actually learned something."

By Sarah Foglesong THE TELESCOPE '1\vo other shows, "Introduction to the Sky" for kindergarten through second "Walnuts! That's a walnut tree!" cries grade and "Stellar Nurseries and Cosmic one boy pointing at a palm tree.

Graveyards" for sixth through twelfth "No," responds another. "That kind of grade, are also available.

Special Planetarium shows for elementrees grows olives."

These are just two of the third-graders tary and secondary school students have from Temecula's French Valley been a fixture at Palomar since the 1980's.

"I don't know exactly when they started, Elementary School who visited Palomar College's Planetarium January 26 to learn but I know it goes back to the early eightmore about the solar system. ies," Lane said.

Lane, as the Planetarium Director for Mark Lane, Planetarium Director, has a unique task. He must teach children who the past nine years, has been responsible cannot identify a palm tree from a walnut for every aspect of the programs, from tree to recognize Saturn and Mars. He writing and design to production and presentation. Each show runs the Planetarium's special programs for ''(Till kids) IIIIVI niVIf takes a minimum of 150 to Kindergarten through 12th 200 hours to complete.

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The general public has the Fall and Spring semesters. Teachers can choose - Peggy Pryor access to the Planetarium, FRENCH VALLEY SCHOOL TEACHER as well. On the first Friday from three programs, each of which is designed for a of every month, the specific age range to cover a subject mat- Planetarium opens its doors on a firstter relevant to their curriculum. School come, first-served basis. '1\vo programs groups come from as far as Hemet to take are presented each night, starting with ''The Sky Tonight" at 7 p.m., which is advantage of the Planetarium ''When it comes to local schools, we're immediately followed by rooftop sky viewdefinitely a big part of their curriculum," ing with telescopes when weather . perLane said. mits. The feature show begins at 8:15p.m.

The featured program for February and One of the third grade standards is to study the solar system said Terri March is "The Messier Marathon," an Hubbard, teacher of one of the French exploration of comet hunter Charles Valley classes. The "Explore the Solar Messier's catalog of faint fuzzies that System" program the students viewed ties turned out to be some of the most beautiin with the curriculum perfectly. ful celestial objects.

There is only one other public planetarThe French Valley students attended the second show of the morning at 11:15. ium in southern California, which means After the lights and noise level had gone that Palomar's Planetarium has a large down, Lane began the program with an audience base.

"It's really important to the communioverview of the current night sky. A big crowd pleaser was the appearance of lines ty," Norris said. that played connect-the-dots in the conCurrently, though, there are no plans stellations. for a future home for the Planetarium "The awe of the whole thing is neat for when the high tech science building opens them," Fren~ Valley teacher Peggy Pryor and the old buildings are tom down. said. ''They've never seen anything like "As it stands today, Planetarium doors this before." will close when this building is tom Lane redesigned "Explore the Solar down," Lane said.

System" during the summer to make the Lane said that the present Planetarium program less like a lecture and therefore building is not expected to be tom down more interesting for its target audience, until2009 or 2010, giving the college some second through sixth graders. The record- time to find the money needed to save the ed narration, done by Lane and his daugh- Planetarium.

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Above: Students from French Valley Elementary School in Temecula visit Palomar's Planetarium as part of their regular science curriculum.

Left: The college is trying to raise funds to salvage the Planetarium, which is set to be torn down when the high-tech science building opens its doors.

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College president Robert Deegan tells a packed Governing Board Room that spring enrollment is ''flat."

was more positive than negative because non-credit dent that we will break even for the year." courses are offered throughout the year and are Deegan said the same strategies that helped the counted differently from credit students. college meet its growth target last year will be "FTES is the true measure of enrollment," Deegan employed this year. Those include adding more 6- and said. "It is how community college funding is meas- 8- week Fast-Track courses and an aggressive marured. So if we are flat, or slightly up - then we are keting campaign that includes direct mail, radio and doing okay." print advertising and mailing class schedules to the Deegan said Palomar is faring better than most entire district. Deegan added that if the college had community colleges in the state. He said many not continued this marketing campaign this year's experts attribute the downward spiral to fee hikes in enrollment could have been much worse.

Deegan credited Cuaron and the college's instruc2003 and 2004 that raised tuition from $11 to $26 per unit. tional deans and department chairs for revamping the class schedule and Enrollment has dropped four consecutive spring semesters since the col- "W1 will bl ok11y this ,,, making it easier for students to get classes they need. lege served 28,772 students in 2002 11nd w1 look lorw11rtl to 11 theCuaron the highest spring enrollment in the spearheaded an overhaul of school's history. Districts must main- fllllt 11111 n1xt 11111." the Escondido Center's schedule that tain the previous year's enrollment Deegan said makes it easier for stu- Robert Dee!!an totals to keep their funding levels conCOLLEGE PRESID'ENT dents to get necessary general education classes. sistent.

Financial Aid Director Mary San An enrollment boost in Spring 2004 Fast-Track courses and a strong summer helped Agustin said her department is doing everything it Palomar meet its 3 percent growth projection for the can to let students know there is financial aid avail2004-2005 academic year. That earned the district an able. The Board of Governor's Fee Waiver is based on additional $2.1 million. This year, Palomar needs to financial need -not academic standing. Agustin said grow 5.35 percent to receive $3 million in growth there are also several types of grants, scholarships funds. and loans available.

However, with officials saying it is unlikely With Fall 2005 enrollment down and flat numbers so far this spring, officials have stopped talking about Palomar will meet this year's growth target - they growth and are focusing on breaking even. are looking to the future.

"We are working hard to have a big summer," "We will be okay this year and we look forward to a Deegan said. "When all is said and done I am confi- great year next year," Deegan said.

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Professors, publishen flock to custom texts Br Lisa Krie!,!er

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High prices and rapidly evolving fields of study are driving many college professors to abandon traditional textbooks and design their own.

With the support of the publishing industry, they are tapping into a vast electronic database to mix and match material from thousands of different books, journals and newspaper articles - selecting the best and ignoring the rest- much the way many music lovers download individual songs rather than buy CDs. Because extraneous information is omitted, the books tend to be smaller, more targeted - and cheaper.

"Chapter 3 in one text might be great, but Chapter 5 stinks," Stanford University economics instructor Alex Gould said. He custom-built textbooks for courses called Introduction to Finance and Money and Financial Markets, using chapters from several textbooks, articles from the Wall Street Journal and case studies from the Harvard Business School, among other materials.

"You fine-tune what works best," said Gould, whose books cost students $60 to $70, as opposed to $110 for a more traditional economics text. "If a book is useful and customized, you're saving students money."

American college students spend an average of $900 a year on textbooks, according to a survey by the California Student Public Interest Group. A single book may cost as much as $140 - and many courses require more than one. One class this semester at the University of California-Santa Cruz, called Community Studies of Watsonville, requires 34 books.

"A friend of mine who works at a library will try to get titles for me" to check out, said UCSC student Krystin Traylor, 21, of

San Jose. "But usually I end up trying to buy them used on Amazon.com."

And in fast-moving fields like information technology, business or engineering, even new textbooks may be out of date. ''The publishing cycle for conventional textbooks is two years. In the area I teach, two years makes it really old news," said Professor Kent Sandoe of Chico State University's College of Business, who teaches a course on security of data, computers and networks.

Conventional textbooks can also fail to address emerging social trends. Stanford sociology instructor Stefanie Mollburn couldn't find books for her courses, The Sociology of Friendship and The Sociology of Gender, so she created them, using original material written by leading theorists in the fields.

Custom books allow the teacher, not the textbook, to dictate what topics will be studied, Mollburn said. "If you stick to a textbook, you don't have full freedom in deciding what the course will contain."

Now, though, publishers are recognizing a new opportunity in the individualizing of textbooks. In the past decade, a growing number of industry leaders such as McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Wiley and O'Reilly have become willing to offer access to electronic databases containing thousands of pages oftextbooks in dozens of disciplines, so that teachers can build their own.

Teachers can also add course notes, lab exercises, handouts and media clips.

Publishers generally offer material that they already own, but they can obtain rights to material that belongs to others.

Teachers select the material they need.

Publishers re-create the contents page, paginate the material, print it, and arrange for it to be assembled in either spiral notebooks or softbound books.

Students prefer printed pages, so computer-based electronic books have not yet

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The Palomar College Bookstore carries several custom texts compiled by campus instructors. caught on, say publishers.

"Students aren't wasting money and time with material that isn't needed," Sandoe said.

There are disadvantages. Custom-built books don't last as long as traditional hardcover books. Their print quality is lower. They lack glossy full-color photos.

And because they are tailored to a specific course, they can't be resold as readily.

But these drawbacks don't offset the

many advantages offered by the books, teachers said.

"It was glorious," recalled Foothill College instructor Scott Gever, who built a custom book on Perl programming in one weekend and is planning a book on programming in Python.

"I gathered the material on my laptop and took the PDF file to the printer," Gever said. "One day later, I had a book."

"It was a custom fit," he said.

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Starting a club at Palomar College begins with a trip to the Office of Student Mfairs.

A packet of forms provides the prospective club founder with everything needed to to organize interested students and faculty.

"It was pretty straightforward," said Feminist Club president Carolyn Webb.

Palomar College clubs hold regular meetings and events related to their club's field.

They can also organize fundraising and charity activities.

Established clubs need to apply for re-instatement each semester, however new clubs can be started at any time.

Palomar currently has 21 clubs, focused on everything from anime to archeology. Visit the Student Mfairs office in SU-201 for information on joining a club.

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"When things do come together, then that's rewarding," Webb said.

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Field courses offer first-hand experience

By Scott Neth

course. Costs include the enrollment fee for this oneunit course, food (students may bring there own or buy it on the island), and parking for four days. There will The Spring 2006 semester will see the Palomar also be a $150 general fee, which covers each student's College Earth Science Department offer three field boat ride to and from the island, lodging, kayak rental courses. These courses will provide ·students the oppor- and a guided tour. tunity to take their learning from the classroom into On this trip, students will be able to kayak, snorkel, the real world, all while learning new information that hike and participate in geological exploration, studies they can use when they return to school. on marine and bird life and campfire chats. Space is Two of these field courses will be offered during limited on this trip and students are encouraged to Spring Break. Both are listed as GEOG 195, and sec- sign up soon. tion 31506 will take . students on a four-day trip The final trip offered this spring is Geology 195. through Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua This is a 12-day, three-unit course headed by Tree National Park. Palomar instructors Patty Deen Steve Spear. The course will take students and'Doug Key will lead the trip, through the red rock country of which will take place from March "Going out in the field tlnd Arizona and Utah. Students 18 to 21. will first visit the Grand During the trip, students will le11rning eh11nges the WllffOU Canyon and will also see study geology, desert ecology, and see the world 11round you."

Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef natural and cultural histories of and Arches National Parks, these areas. Students will Visit EARTH SCIENCE~g~uft~ as well as Natural Bridges Palm Canyon near Borrego National Monument and Springs, the Salton Sea, and Monument Valley. The trip Joshua Tree National Park. Students will also get to will end at Dinosaur National Monument. visit the San Andreas Fault and will end the trip with "Every day we'll see something scenicalan exclusive tour of a large mine. ly spectacular and geologically signifi"Going out in the field and learning changes the way cant," said Spear. you see the world around you," said Key. "It's a learnThe course's fees include the three-unit ing experience." Students are encouraged to either take enrollment charge, as well as gas, food, a or already have taken an earth science course, though $25 camping fee and a $50 National Parks there are no prerequisites. Costs are limited to the pass. Although the course's 30 space limit enrollment fee for this one-unit class, as well as food, has already been filled, Spear said he has gas, and a small camping fee for each student. been doing this trip in some form or another Palomar instructors Cathy Jain and Beth Pearson- for the past 30 years or so. Spear said that Lowe offer the second trip offered during spring break. many of his students who have gone on to Listed as section 31722, this field course is a four-day earn their four-year degrees in earth science trip to Catalina Island and runs from March 19 to 22. have described this trip as the most important As with the Anza Borrego trip, there are no prereq- thing they ever did. uisites for the Catalina trip, though students are For more information on any of these trips, conencouraged to take or have taken an earth science tact the corresponding instructors.

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tours1 inlorm11tion GEOG 195 (Section 31506) Four-day trip through the Anz_a Borrego · Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park (March 18 - 21)

GEOL 195 (Section 31435) - 12-day trip through the red rock country of Anzona and Utah, including the Grand Canyon and Dinosaur National Mountain (June 3- 14)

GEOG 195 (Section 31722) Four-day trip to Catalina Island .

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why the continents shifted. It was very hard to prove the existence of plate tectonics because we couldn't see them," he said.

Trujillo said Sandwell's perspective of first looking at the earth from above, and using satellite radar to accurately map the characteristics of the ocean floor, would have eliminated all of the conflict and controB Kat Goodwin versy that surrounded the theory of plate tectonics.

T £TiLES OPE Trujillo invited Sandwell to speak at Palomar after working with him on a textbook collaboration. "(Sandwell) presented plate tectonics in a unique The latest speaker in the Earth Sciences lecture way, and he is an expert in the field of satellite series will be coming to Palomar on Feb. 7.

David Sandwell, a professor of geophysics at Scripps radar," Trujillo said. "There's a lot that students will Institute of Oceanography, is set to give a lecture get out of his lecture."

Sandwell said he is looking forward to the lecture titled "Exploring Earth Tectonics from Mars," based and hopes it will teach students to on a chapter he wrote in Naomi question what they are taught.

Oreskes' book on plate tectonics titled "Books don't explain the details "Plate Tectonics: An Insider's History "••• don't believe 11nything of the evidence of plate tectonics," until you underst11nd the of the Modern Theory of the Earth."

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The lecture will focus on how det11ils ol how it works."

"My advice to students is don't researchers could prove the existence of plate tectonics if viewing the Earth - David · Sandwell believe anything until you underGEOPHYSICS PROFESSOR stand the details of how it works," from Mars (Mars doesn't have plate SCRIPPS INSTITUTE OF O~EANOGRAPHY he added. tectonics.)

Trujillo said he is continuing the "I think this perspective is a fun way to approach plate tectonics," Sandwell said. lecture series this year because of the benefit it gives "Looking down at the Earth and using satellite radar to students. "(The series) is a way to get current researchers in would be a lot more precise and direct way of proving the existence of plate tectonics than how we actually here to give students exposure to new ideas and theories in the field," Trujillo said. "It also gives studid it."

"The way plate tectonics was discovered was actual- dents a chance to make professional contacts and ly backwards," said Palomar Earth Science professor maybe even inspiration to continue in the field of earth science."

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Sandwell will speak on Feb. 7 at 2:30p.m. in Room "We started by observing from the ground and went through many different hypotheses about how and ES-21. Admission is free.

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Screen printing anracts entrepreneurs

By Jessica Halston

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dents blast it with water. The water rinses off the parts of emulsion that were not hit by light, leaving a stencil of the design the students created .on the screen.

Using the stencil, students apply the design to their chosen medium using a four-color press. Ink is spread all over the emulsion stencil. Students use a squeegee, not unlike the kind used to pull water off a windshield, to scrape the extra ink off the stencil. The result is a thin layer of ink on their medium, which Bealo said could be anything from a Tshirt to a sticker. The final step involves running their finished product through a dryer that reaches about 300 degrees Fahrenheit to bond the ink to the medi-

Students learn an avenue for marketing their creativity in Palomar's screenprinting program, a method of transferring artwork onto textiles or other media.

Professor Tom Royal, a former Palomar student, is starting to grow the program that has been a Palomar institution for more than 20 years. The class, taught at Orange Glen High School a few blocks from Palomar's Escondido Center, used to be offered two nights per week, but Royal expanded to four nights for the spring semester.

Students begin the process by creating their designs on creative computer soft- urn.

Royal requires that students comware such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Royal said a knowledge of plete one project per month for four Adobe products is not required for the months. He said most students come in with their own design class, but students with a background in com- "I've been doing 11rtwork ideas.

"They are all self-motiputer design have an vated designs," he said. advantage over those forevet; 11nd I w11nted...

"I may critique and try to who don't. to be Sill-employed." help them make their "There are no prereq- Paula Underwood design better, but it's all uisites, but I'm not here SCREEN PRINTING STUDENT their vision." to teach design and Royal and Bealo said composition. I give a basic and rudimentary overview of screen-printing is an easy business to get into because all the equipment Photoshop," Royal said.

He added that students in the class needed to open a shop cashes in at often help each other learn because the around $7,000. Bealo said at least one class is comprised of students at differ- student per semester goes into business ent skill levels. All three installments of after finishing the class. Alumni from screen-printing classes meet at the same the program include DC Shoes creator time, including Screen Printing (GC Ken Block, who first started out of 170), Textile Screen Printing (GC 172) Palomar as Droors Clothing, or DC. Bealo said students get into screenand Commercial Screen Printing (GC 174). Royal said students work with dif- printing for a number of reasons.

"It's usually people starting a clothferent techniques based on their skill ing company, artsy types who want to level.

Once students have completed a print cool, artsy stuff or people who design, the art is printed straight onto want to start a company and print for film or onto a translucent paper called other people or in-house," he said.

Student Paula Underwood got her vellum. Students then affix their work onto a screen coated with emulsion. The degree in graphic design and decided to screens vary based on how detailed each pursue screen-printing as a way of mardesign is - the more fine detail, the keting work for her company, Paula Michelle. tighter the weave of the screen.

"I've been doing artwork forever, and The whole screen and attached picture go into an exposure unit where they are I wanted to apply it to something that hit with UV rays for anywhere from a would allow me to be self-employed," few seconds to a few minutes based on Underwood said. She has been experithe intensity of the rays. The emulsion menting with printing on different surhardens except the lines of the pictures faces, such as her pants and her Converse Chuck Taylor shoes. are.

Brandon Appl took the class for a simWhen the screen is taken out, stu-

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An Orange Glen High School student lifts up a screen attached to a four-color press, exposing his design. Students create the design using graphic computer software and transfer it on to media.

ilar reason. His company, On A Ride Clothing, has been in business for more than two years, and Appl said he had been outsourcing his screen printing needs and wanted to learn the craft himself to save money.

Appl joined the class because a friend knew Royal.

"Tom's a good guy, and he's great as a teacher," he said.

Royal said he hopes to acquire new

automatic equipment for the class and also move to the Escondido Center when possible. He said he is also interested in expanding the curriculum by going into heat transfers and working with more specialty inks, including glitters and discharge, which bleaches out black textiles.

The class is offered Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. at Orange Glen High School in Escondido.

Free weekly film series adopts campus-wide ethics theme

By Leslie Simpson

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The Cinema Department has good news for cashstrapped movie enthusiasts - you can ditch the $10 movie tickets and stay on campus for free films and discussions.

Students, staff and community members can line up for the free film series on Thesday nights at 6:30 p.m., premiering on February 7. The venue, Room P-32, offers padded theater seating for 141 people and a rearprojection video screen.

Department chair Robert Sheppard organized the film series, which is also a section of a Cinema 100: Art ofthe Cinema. Sheppard briefly introduces each night's film and hands out possible discussion questions. Every movie relates to a chapter in the course textbook, such as screenplay or cinematography.

The class and series return every semester, but the content and topics change. This semester's theme, Movies and Morals, connects with the college-wide Campus Explorations Program, which focuses on ethics. Sheppard chose films that tackle thorny questions of right and wrong.

Sheppard leads a discussion at the end of each movie.

Discussions in the past have remained civil, but that might change with subjects such as sex, abortion and lying to get ahead. Sheppard said he encourages participants to pay attention to what the filmmaker has to say, without passing judgment on the message.

The movie "Shattered Glass" explores how journalist Stephen Glass became one of Washington's most sought-after reporters before being exposed for fabricating news stories.

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Next in the series is a British movie that takes an unexpected approach to abortion with its portrayal of a loving wife/mother/secret abortionist. "Vera Drake" plays on Feb. 28.

The series touches on another controversial topic in "In The Mood For Love," which studies sex with subtitles on April 18. A man and woman develop passionate feelings for each other after discovering their spouses' extramarital affair.

Sheppard said he maintains a mailing list with a regular group of attendees. About 60 students are enrolled in the class this semester, and he expects 30 or more additional moviegoers. Palomar's Web site contains more information about the film series.

Since students take notes during the films and disturbances could affect their grades, Sheppard enforces several rules: no food or drinks, no talking and no electronic device noises.

He added that beyond pure enjoyment, he hopes viewers might leave the film having learned something.

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Defibrillators installed at key ca111pus locations

By John Asbury

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Mter more than a year of planning and searching for funds , eight potential life-saving defibrillators were installed at Palomar College.

The heart-resuscitation devices were purchased by Health Services in October for $17 ,000 and are now ready for use in the Student Center, the Brubeck Theatre and the fitness and wellness center. First-response units with Health Services and The Palomar College Police Department are also equipped with defibrillators for emergency calls.

While several college employees and officials have been trained in using the defibrillators, Health Services Director Jayne Conway said the equipment can by used by anyone in the case of an emergency. Conway said the defibrillators should only be used for a victim in cardiac arrest and without a pulse. She added that having the machines on campus allows for on-site treatment.

"The difference in time for an ambulance to arrive could be the difference between life and death," Conway said.

The defibrillator 's electric paddles are equipped with sensors to detect a heartbeat and will only send an electric shock when no heartbeat has been found through an EKG reading, Conway said. The paddles should be applied to a bare chest and audio instructions are given while it is being used.

"If a student passes out on campus it doesn't mean you should grab the

defibrillator," Conway said. "We ask that you check their pulse first and then call Health Services."

Conway brought the defibrillator proposal to the Strategic Planning Council in February 2005, requesting funds to purchase the defibrillators, which cost about $2,000 each.

While the proposal received support from the SPC, the Faculty Senate and the Student Services Planning Council, College president Robert Deegan said the proposal demanded swift action.

Rather than submitting the funding request to the college's Revenue Allocation Committee, Deegan provided $17,000 from his office's discretionary equipment fund to purchase the defibrillators from the San Diegobased "Project Heartbeat" organization.

"It's important that in a community of 30,000 students we realize that at any given time something could happen," Deegan said. "If someday they may save a life then it's money well spent."

Deegan was among several college officials and faculty members CPR certified by the American Red Cross and trained in using the defibrillators when they first arrived at the end oflast year.

Anyone operating the defibrillators is also protected from civil liability through California's "Good Samaritan" law, giving immunity from lawsuits when attempting to ensure someone's safety.

Each defibrillator has a five-year battery life and is checked daily to ensure it is operational and electrodes on the paddles are replaced after each use, Conway said.

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Palomar student Jonathan Lann examines the wall-mounted defibrillator in the Student Center. The defibrillators were purchased from the San Diego-based "Project Heartbeat" organization.

The defibrillators have also been made available to Palomar first-aid classes.

Although the defibrillators are readily available in public places such as the Student Center, Conway said the machines cannot be misused. An alarm

sounds when the defibrillators are removed from their storage cases and an electric current will not be sent if a pulse is detected.

"We hope we never have to use them, but it's good to know they're there if we need to ," Deegan said.

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~o.r'~···Ef~ Bush aims to stop foreign oil • Gaza City - The militant Islamic group Hamas gained control of the Palestinian authority during a landslide election victory Jan. 25 .

Fundamentalist leaders claimed victory amid thousands of protesters from the def~ated Fatah party, who ignited acts of violence throughout the Gaza strip. Israeli leaders have shunned the new ruling party's election and U.S. diplomats have called for an end to terrorist acts on both sides.

Washington Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito was confirmed by the U.S. senate as the llOth Supreme Court justice. Alito was confirmed in a divisive partisan .58-42 vote after weeks of scrutinizing confirmation hearings.

Senators grilled the nominee about his views on abortion and executive power.

Tijuana - Federal drug agents discovered a 1,200 yard-long tunnel running from Mexico to California. The tunnel was used to smuggle narcotics, including two tons of marijuana discovered in the channel. Officials said it is the largest underground passageway they have discovered, ·made of concrete and complete with lighting.

Washington Justice Department attorneys have subpoenaed search records from the online-search engine Google. Google executives have refused to release Internet users' search topics, claiming an invasion of privacy.

Federal agents are searching for better ways to track child pornography on the web and deter Qther illegal activities.

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WASHINGTON (KRT) Vowing to break the nation's "addiction" to foreign oil, President Bush called for cutting oil imports from the Middle East by 75 percent over the next 20 years. . "America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world," said Bush, a former Texas oilman, · in the annual nationally televised evening address to a joint session of Congress.

"The best way to break this addiction is through technology."

That long-term energy goal was a centerpiece of a State of the Union address that combined soaring rhetoric about America's role in the world with relatively CHUCK KENNEDY I KRi NEWS S£RVIU modest policy proposals.

Bush vowed to increase Vice President Dick Cheney (left) and House Speaker Dennis Hastert (right) listen as President George W. Bush addressproduction of alternative es congress during his State of the Union address Jan. 31. Bush said America needs to stop its addiction to foreign oil fuels like ethanol, expand ratings in the low 40s, the North Korea and Iran --'- even applause, in the House tax breaks . for health-care lowest of any sixth-year pres- because the demands of jus- gallery, although the applause expenses and train more ident since Richard Nixon. tice, and the peace of this rule is ignored on State of the math and science teachers. · His diminished political world, require their freedom Union night.

Bowing to budget con- stature has heightened wor- as well," he added.

The political gamesmanship straints and political reali- ries among Republicans that The speech, nearly an hour peaked when Bush mentioned ties, Bush laid out few ambi- they could lose control of one long, offered a preview of the defeat of his Social tious goals. He essentially or both houses of Congress in Republican themes for the Security plan. Democrats gave up on his plan to over- November. upcoming elections, and interrupted him mid-sentence haul Social Security - his Bush said his long-term Democrats with mocking top priority in last year's goal is "the end of tyranny in responded in applause and a standing ovaState of the Union speech- our world." "Some dismiss · kind. Their "We now know th11t the by calling for a bipartisan that goal as misguided ideal- o f f i c.i a 1 Ameritlln people were t i o n commission to study changes ism. In reality, the future response , · • • Republicans got their to the retirement system as security of America depends delivered. by gtven lnllttUIIIte part of a broader overhaul of on it," he said.

Virginia Gov. inform11tion 11bout the revenge when Medicare and Medicaid.

Bush won a standing ova- Tim Kaine , tillSOn for invllding ltllq." the president, But even as he scaled back tion from lawmakers in both blamed Bush wagging his his domestic ambitions, parties by taking a tough line for the return - Tim Kaine (D) finger, comfederal VIRGINIA GOVERNOR DELIVERING pleted his Bush reiterated his determi- against Iran and Hamas, the of THE DEMOCRATIC RESPO NSE thought by nation to change the world, terrorist organization that deficits, the focused on the difficult work won recent Palestinian elec- slow response noting that ahead in Iraq and urged tions. ·He warned Iran that to Hurricane Katrina and "the rising cost of entitlements Americans to resist the its support for terrorists some of the problems in Iraq. is not going away" and is gettemptation to turn inward.

"We now know that the ting worse by the year." "must come to an end" and "The road of isolationism said other nations cannot let American people were given Bush also touched lightly on and protectionism may seem Iran acquire nuclear inaccurate information about the lobbying scandal in broad and inviting, yet it weapons. He said Hamas the reason for invading Iraq. Congress, reminding lawmakends in danger and decline," "must recognize Israel, dis- We now know that our troops ers that "each of us has made Bush said. "The only alter- arm, reject terrorism and in Iraq were not given the best a pledge to be worthy of public native to American leader- work for lasting peace." body armor or the best intelli- responsibility." ship is a dramatically more Bush expressed confidence gence," Kaine said.

Bush also defended his dangerous t h a t The Democrats' guest list domestic eavesdropping proand anxious democracy included Iraq war protester gram aimed at suspected ter"The only 11ltern11tive to world." is spread- Cindy Sheehan, who blames rorists, to loud applause from For the Ameritlln le11dership is 11 ing across Bush for the death of her son, Republicans and virtual first time the globe, Casey, in Iraq. Sheehan, who silence from Democrats. since he took dr11m11tit11lly more d11ngerous noting that had been invited to the House In education, Bush called office, Bush 11nd 11nxious world" more than chamber by Rep. Lynn for improving math and scidelivered his half of the Woolsey, D-Calif. , missed the ence education by offering remarks to a world lives speech. She was ejected by special training to 70,000 - President George W. Bush under some police before the president high school teachers. Another national ON AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY audience form of arrived and later charged program would recruit as that generaldemocracy. with unlawful conduct for many as 30,000 math and scily disapproves of his job per- · "And we do not forget the wearing a protest T-shirt. ence professionals to put formance. other half - in places like Congressional rules prohib- aside their careers and Polls put his job-approval Syria and Burma, Zimbabwe, it any type of demonstration, become teachers.

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"The President seemed ignorant.

America's heading downhill based on his decisions."

"He seemed optimistic after such a catastrophic year.

He had a good point that we're dependent on foreign oil."

"He did better than he has before. If he goes where he says it will be good, but you never know if he'll come through."

"A lot of what he said was redundant.

His claims were predictable, but I agreed with his plan to conserve energy."

disapproved "I with it , but I tried to keep an open mind.

He's running out of time and the ability to pull off his plans."

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Baseball opens season with split pitchers on Saturday. San Diego State transfer pitcher Andres Esquivel started for the Comets verIn his head-coaching debut, sus Cypress, and pitched until the Palomar College baseball coach middle of the fifth inning when the Buck Taylor was able to lead the Chargers tied the score at Comets to a 5-4 victory --GA_M_E_O_N_E~ four. Sophomore Clint over Santa Ana College in Priesendorfer pitched until 4 the team's seasori opener DONS the seventh, when. freshJan. 27. The Comets were COMETS 5 man right-hander Ricky not able to repeat the perGAME TWO Norton came in, followed by formance on Jan. 28, as CHARGERS 9 freshman Victor they fell to Cypress COMETS a Bettencourt, sophomores College 9-8.

Brian Duffy and Erik Taylor said he was thrilled with Meyerholtz.

Sophomore Jose the way the team played.

Hernandez closed the game for the "I'm very happy," Taylor said. Comets. Taylor said frequent pitch"With the amount of freshmen we ing changes will be common through have and trying to get everyone in the beginning part of the season. the game, I think W€ played "Early on, we're going to see what extremely well." guys can do and how Both games came they match up in sitdown to the final UP NEXT uations," Taylor innings. In the first said. "Our starters game, freshman third obviously aren't baseman Tim Deering ready to go seven scored the winning innings guys run on an infield error Who: Palomar versus Mt. SAC aren't ready this committed by the What: Non-conference game early in · the season Dons to bring the win- When: 2 p.m., Feb.lS and we aren't going ning run home in the Where: Palonw basebal field to push anyone." bottom of the ninth At stake: The Comets wil face Ml Esquivel said he inning. On Saturday, SAC for the second tine in four days as than was less freshman designated the two teams enter the final two weeks thrilled with his perhitter Kurt Wideman of nonconference play. Last season the formance. knotted the score on a teams split adouble header.

"Ijust made a coubalk by the Cypress ple mistakes," pitcher in the bottom of the eighth, Esquivel said. "I left the ball up in but the Comets were unable to over- the zone a little bit ... I had a lot of take the Chargers in the ninth. guys at two strikes but then I just Taylor said the Comets didn't play made mistakes and left the ball up." well on Jan. 27 .because they didn't Despite the mistakes on Saturday, execute offensively but noted that Esquivel said he is confident with. they did pitch well. Taylor added this season's pitching staff. after the Comets first defeat that "This weekend we actually did a they didn't pitch as well versus the pretty good job," Esquivel said. 'We've Chargers but executeed offensively. got a lot of guys who can throw, a lot Palomar went through several of guys with good arms. The pitching

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staff is going to be good."

In the bottom of the second inning Freshman catcher Zane Chavez slugged a two-run homer, Wideman went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI, sophomore first baseman Cameron Penny, freshman outfielder Ben Capel and freshman shortstop Ricky Imperiali all recorded two hits each.

"Ricky had a couple hits, and was outstanding defensively," Taylor said.

"It was a really good team effort, but I · thought Ricky really stood out today, he did a really good job."

Saturday's game was Imperiali's first at the college level.

"I was pretty nervous ," Imperiali said. "I was way nervous actually.

My coach actually calmed me down a little bit. I did alright but it would have been nice to come home with a . " wm.

After two games, Taylor said he is happy with the team overall, but added that it is still inexperienced.

"I think we are a good club but we're young and need to be put in different situations," Taylor said. "I think we're going to be able to pitch and I think we've shown that being able to hang with clubs like this.

Offensively, I think as we mature we'll be all right.

Coach looks toward youth to carry on tradition mores and they have been here records from their high school. before, and I expect them to help "They're from all over the THE TmsCOPE UP NEXT lead the many freshmen we have on place, most of them did play The Palomar College golf team is coming off yet some successful high school the squad." another successful season and is counting on youth Though most of the Comets are in golf," Crawford said. to continue its winning ways. their first year, Crawford said this "Golf is a game you have Who: Palomar, Cypress, Cuyamaca, group's main strength is it's athletiWith in an increase in player to play for a very long Riverside, Saddleback, Santiago turnover, head coach Jonas Crawford cism. time and they all have a looks to his fifth season at the helm to Canyon, Santa Ana, Orange Coast, "They .can all hit the ball pretty pretty good history." be the one that guides the Comets to a Irvine Valley · well," Crawford said. "If there's a The key freshman state title. downfall it's course management Crawford said to look for are What: Tee-Off Classic Palomar finished a strong 2005 season, placing Marshall Thompson, Pat Londono and a little bit of maturity that we When: 8a.m., Feb. 6 and 8 third in the Orange Empire Conference and ranking and Matt G€udtner. need to work on."

Where: Los Serranos Country Club first overall in Southern California.

The youth factor has Crawford Lyndon Barril is the only At stake: The Comets will use the Even with that success, Crawford said he believed returning starter from last seasomewhat skeptic of a state title.

Tee-Off Classic as agauge for how good there is no pressure to win.

"Ifl had to bet on it [a state title], son, and Crawford said he expecttbey will do in conference, which opens it would be a tough one to bet on, "There are expectations, of course," Crawford said. ed him to compete for a top-five Feb.lS. Head coach Jonas Crawford "I expect our program to do well. I don't think there spot in the conference. Barril has because everyone is really a long said he just wants his team to play well shot," Crawford said. "That's one of is pressure to repeat in our confera proven history. A and map the course because it is the ence, and in this level it is pretty diffi- ''/ 1xptd our progr11m to our goals, to win state and remain native of the cult to recreate that." same one they will play on during the positive."

Philippines, he has do w1ll. I don't think Last year's team was lead by a th1n is pmsun to fiPIIIt competed in two conference finals at the end of April.

Up next for the Comets is the group of experienced veterans includ- in our tonf1nnt1, 11nd in Orange Empire Conference Tee-Off Asian PGA tour ing John Gray-who finished sixth this lev1/ it is pr1tty diHi- events.

Classic at Los Serranos Country overall in last year's state tourna- tult to fltfllltl th11t."

"He'll be the one to keep an eye on Club in Chino Hills. ment-Markus Wendel and Eric Crawford said he doesn't put too much emphasis for, and hopefully he will be gunning for Cooley. With that group moving on - Jonas Crawford a scholarship," Crawford said. on the Tee-Off Classic because it is the opening of the GOLF COACH and Gray joining San Diego State's Another returning player, Steven season and his team is still getting used to the colroster, the Comets have a group of Maldonado, red shirted last season. lege game. qualified freshmen looking to continue Palomar's Crawford said he is looking to these veterans to help "We won't act as if it means all that much," recent success.

Crawford said. ''We just try and keep them focused lead the Comets.

Crawford said he is excited about the incoming "I expect them to be captains, and help me in an on the present and have a good time. freshmen, and added that they have proven track assistant type role" Crawford said. "They're sopho''We really don't stress it too much."

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Co111ets knock off rust in victory three for the game.

"I was excited to just go out there and do the best I could," Palomar College head softball Lerna said. "I just wanted to let coach Mark Eldridge knew his my pitches work and I think I did team hasn't played a game in a pretty good." while. So when the Comets Eldridge said he was happy opened up their season Jan. 27 with the way his two pitchers handled their workload. versus Mt. San Jacinto, he knew they would be a bit . . - - - - - "I think they threw a rusty.

EAGLES 5 lot of good pitches," The rust didn't last COMETS I I Eldridge said. "If they long as the Comets missed, they didn't miss rallied from an early deficit to post by much and when they missed it an 11-5 victory in what Eldridge was right over the plate." called a learning experience for Eldridge said he believed the his team. two will become sharper as the "I think being rusty combined season progresses. with being a little inexperienced ''That is probably one of the showed at times," said Eldridge, tougher things to do is come out who improved to 1006-259-7 in his and be on the top of your game on 28 years at Palomar. "Obviously the mound," Eldridge said. ''You the talent showed a lot more than can only scrimmage and practice so often. I think they showed that but I think it's a good attenenough that we are happy with tion getter because we can't use it." that excuse for much longer."

Eldridge told players after the Freshman Tyanna Hilton led game that they must be prepared the Comets hitting attack going 2for every challenge this season for-3 with a double and two RBis. because of the Palomar on their Sophomore catcher/third basejersey. man Clarissa Maldonado went 1"I told them they have to be for-2 with two walks and three runs scored. used to being the hunted," Eldridge said. "We got a name Despite hitting for a conference that everybody record 65 home knows and you runs last season, the Comets have to be aware of that and be ~~ ~~VS. W· . ' . showed no power sharper than , on the day. Out of that for the rest 11 hits, they had of the year."

Who: Palomar versus Victor Valley only two extra The Comets What: Non-.conference game base hits. But spotted the visit- When: 1 p.m., Feb. 21.

Eldridge said he ing Eagles three Where: Palomar softball field wasn't worried. runs in the first At stake: The Comets play their first "We didn't start but came back off last year hithome game in nearly three weeks in a and scored three ting a lot of home to tie it in the double header against the Rmns, who runs," Eldridge bottom of the went 12-191ast year. said. ''We will get inning. our share of San Jose State transfer Janielle them."

Nickels started the game and Eldridge said because it was the pitched three innings and struck first game, it was natural to be out three. Freshman Melissa rusty and expected his team to be Lerna relieved Nickels and recordin prime condition for a run at the ed the win. Lerna said the layoff state title in late February. affected the team, but not for long. ''We hit the ball alright, I'm not ''We haven't played a game in a too displeased with that," while, nor have we pitched to any Eldridge said. ''We kind of slowed batters lately," Lerna said. "So we down the last three innings but are just getting back into it and I we are going to put some runs up." know we will get better as each The Eagles won't have to wait game goes by." long for the rematch, the teams Lerna pitched four innings, square off Feb. 8 at Mt. San gave up one run and struck out Jacinto.

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Above, first baseman Jerica Faasua laces a double in the serond inning of an 11-5 victory over visiting Ml San Jacinto Colege on Jan. ll. Below, Sipau Lee Noa slides safely into second base during the second inning. Lee Noa was 1-for-1 with two walks and a stolen base.

Men"s basketball continues win streak versus MiraCosta blocked shots, and Chris Williams had 11 rebounds to lead the Comets.

O'Neill said Vukovich, who has never The Palomar College Men's basketplayed organized basketball before this ball team extended its winning streak year, is standing out. to six games with a 68-62 win over "He was clearly focused tonight," North County rival MiraCosta. ,___ _ _ ___, O'Neill said.

The win gives them an 11COMETS 68 E .J . Ross, G.P. Wells and 11 over-all record and 7-1 conSPARTANS 61 Chris Jackson were also ference record. The win also praised

by O'Neill for their tied the Comets for first place play. in the Pacific Coast Conference with The Comets struggled in the first Cuyamaca. half missing several 3-point shots and "I'm ecstatic, just ecstatic," Palomar went several minutes without scoring, head coach John O'Neill said. "There allowing Mira Costa to go on two 7-0 really wasn't anything [that I wasn't scoring runs, and at one point, an 11-1 happy with ... I don't have anything to run. complain about, I'm glad where we "The first half we were relying too are." much on our threes. We shot seven Co-captain Manny Alcala conthrees in a row, we were missing, so tributed 11 points and eight assists that's not very good," O'Neill said. "I against the Spartans. Co-captain John think we were 3-of-17 or something Hotaling also added 11 points and like that. The first half we weren't eight assists as well as four rebounds. playing very well."

"They're our captains, they're supDown 35-29, the Comets came back posed to do that," O'Neill said. "They're the second half with a much higher in the only two sophomores we have. energy level. Ross finally found his That's what they're supposed to do." shot and hit two 3-pointers in a row, Uros Vukovich had a double double but was unable to make a third. Wells with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and five

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hit a 3-pointer to give the stepped up and UP NEXT Comets the lead , but almost completely they failed to build on it stopped MiraCosta's turning the ball over sevscoring ability. The eral times and missing offense started gainshots.

Wh: Palomar versus Southwestern ing momentum and "Too many turnovers went on a 14-0 run.

WHt: Conference game cost us. It was just heartBy the time the ....: 5 p.m., Feb.ll breaking [to see the Spartans recovered Wilen: The Dome shots]. I tried not to wasn't enough At lhllt: The 1ist place Comets face there watch them," Alcala said. time left on the clock off agailst SouUiwestem as the conferAlcala was visibly frusand the Comets ence season enters its filal week. The trated when he missed picked up their ninth last tine these leans played Jan.IB, several of his shots. win in the last eleven Palona" C3lle iffliiJ wiltt an 85-68 wiL "I played alright, I didgames. n't play to the best of my "We played good abilities," he said. defense at the end, so that's what let us O'Neill said he was happy just to see win," Alcala said. "We usually play them take shots knowing that eventugood as a team, and that's why we're ally some had to go in. doing good. We played good as a team."

"It's good as long as we're battling.

Palomar is hoping to continue their What else can you say?" O'Neill said. streak, but O'Neill said he won't let "All I can do is encourage. We were them get too far ahead of themselves. battling, and that is better than not "I tell them it's like a prize fight and going after the ball." it's a 14-round heavyweight champiFor a while it looked as though onship. We just have to take it one Palomar's winning streak would end in round at a time," O'Neill said. "We just Oceanside, but toward the middle of take it one game at a time. That's all the second half, the Comets defense we can do."

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indsey J acobellis has never been in the Olympics. Yet, she already is one of the faces of the Turin Games, arguably as recognizable as anyone else on the U.S. team.

Jacobellis' long, curly blonde hair and her wide smile, along with the growing popularity of her sport, convinced Visa to feature her in a commercial.

The three-time X Games snowboard champion is featured in a check card ad titled "Nervous" that debuted in November. She also has had a photo spread in Seventeen magazine.

One of the "young guns" in snowboarding, Jacobellis could become an even bigger star in Turin. She is a medal favorite in the snowboard cross (SBX), an event that will make its Olympic debut in 2006, and she also could compete in the halfpipe.

"It's very hard to divide the time to train," said Jacobellis, who hopes to become U .S. Snowboarding's first double-

threat in the Olympics.

"I'm taking it one event at a time, and hopefully it turns out for the best."

The snowboard cross has been compared to a NASCAR race - or a fire drill.

Four riders navigate an alpine course made up of whoops (moguls), waves, banks, kickers and spines Uumps with 90-degree angles), a beat-theclock, beat-the-pack, no-stylepoints race to the finish .

"It's going to be really spectator-friendly, especially for an American public that doesn't really understand the nuances of the freestyle side of the sport," said Seth Wescott, the 2005 SBX Worlds champion.

"It's just pretty simple and straightforward. The top two advance from every round, with 32 starting at the beginning of the day, and it'll boil down to the final four for the finals. The fastest guy to the bottom of the hill takes home the gold."

Wescott is a medal favorite, although he faces competition from Canadian J asey Jay Anderson, who finished second in last year's World Cup standings. Jacobellis, also a favorite

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American boarder Ross Powers snagged a gold medal in the men's halfpipe competition in 2002.

to medal, will face Austria's Doresia Krings, the reigning World Cup champion.

"I plan to try my hardest this year," Jacobellis said. Sn'owboarding has come a long way since it was introduced at the Nagano Games in 1998.

In Salt Lake City in 2002, Kelly Clark became the first American ever to win gold in the American-invented sport.

She won the women's halfpipe competition, beating reigning world champion Doriane Vidal of France on the final run .

A day later, the U.S. men then did her two better, sweeping gold, silver and bronze in the halfpipe with Ross Powers, Danny Kass and J.J. Thomas going 1-2-3.

"In '98, we were kind of pushed aside," said Powers, who is trying to defend his gold 2002 medal. "But I think

showed what snowboarding is all about. It kind of brought our sport to the next level." It marked the first medals sweep for the United States in any Winter Games since men's figure skating in 1956.

"At first, we really didn't even know what we had done," Kass said. "We were all like, 'Wow, we all did so good.' These people were all like freaking out, and we're like, 'What's the big deal? What's going on?'

"That was such a huge memory, somebody informing us that we just made history, and us being kind of clueless."

Kass, Clark and Chris Klug, the 2002 bronze medalist in the parallel giant slalom, also are vying for a return this year. They will be joined by the "young guns," including Jacobellis and teenage sensations Hannah Teter and Shaun White.

White, 19, has six won Winter X Games medals in his

career, including four golds. He figures to challenge Powers, Kass and Steve Fisher, the 2004 X Games champion, in the halfpipe.

Teter graduated from high school last spring, but she has become one of the best in the world in the halfpipe. "I have four older brothers, and I'm the youngest," Teter said. "So I was always into what they were doing, and always wanting to be a part of the boys. I just kind of felt this fearless attitude."

Teter looks and acts the part of a snowboarder. Asked about Olympic snowboard judging, Teter said, "They look for style and for whoever's throwin' down that day, who's smooth, and whoever just looks really, really ridiculously good looking." Teter, Clark and 24-yearold Gretchen Bleiler, a twotime Winter X Games superpipe champion, are contenders for medals in the halfpipe.

Bloom contends on snow, and on turl

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Jeremy Bloom wants his Olympic medal and his touchdowns, too.

Bloom, 23, earned six consecutive events last year in winning the World Cup moguls championship. That makes him a favorite for Olympic gold in men's moguls.

As soon as he finishes competing Feb. 15, Bloom will fly to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine.

Bloom's college football career was cut short after the NCAA ruled him ineligible because of his endorsements as a professional skier, but he still finished second on Colorado's career list with five touchdowns of 75 yards or longer.

"Skiing is such an individual sport," Bloom said. "That's good, and it's bad.

When you win, there's no one to celebrate with. In football, you have teammates and the pressure and the rivalries and 80,000 people screaming. I can't find that in skiMERI SIMON I KRT NEWS SERVICE ing. People know about my sport ever four American Jeret Peterson competes at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. years."

The 5-foot, 9-inch, 170-pounder is a bet- champion; 'lbby Dawson, 27, was the 2003- now," Peterson said.

Peterson's signature is the "Hurricane," ter skier than he is a football player. But it 04 World Cup runner-up; Travis Cabral, 22, is his potential in football that intrigues was the 2002-03 World Cup champion; and a full-triple full-full, which is one twist on Travis Mayer, 23, was the 2002 Olympic sil- the first flip, three twists on the second flip him. and one twist on the last flip. It is the "If I stopped skiing right now, I feel I ver medalist.

The Americans are on top of the world in toughest jump in freestyle aerials. could look back on my skiing career with a "Pretty much it feels like you're in a hursmile," Bloom said. "But football is an aerials, too. ricane," Peterson said. "You can't see anyJeret "Speedy" Peterson is the reigning unknown."

Bloom has no doubts about his ability to World Cup champion; Eric Bergoust is the thing until the snow comes up and hits you 1998 Olympic gold medalist; Joe Pack is on the feet." win the gold medal.

The U.S. women aerialists are long shots But he will have to hold off his U.S. the 2002 Olympic silver medalist; and to medal in Turin, but then, just getting to Ryan St. Onge was the U.S. Trials winner. teammates, as well as Tapio Luusua and Peterson got his nickname as a child the Olympics is a victory for Emily Cook.

Sami Mustonen of Finland, and Japan's Cook qualified for the 2002 Games, but a Yugo Tsukita. The United States has five of when he cut in line during an aerials camp the top-11 moguls skiers in the world, and in Lake Placid, N.Y. Coaches named him month before the Olympics, she was seriously injured during a practice session in after the cartoon character "Speed Racer." only three can join Bloom in Turin.

"People don't even know my real name Lake Placid, N.Y. Both ofher feet were broNate Roberts, 23, is the reigning world

ken on a landing, and she was forced to watch the Games from a wheelchair. ''That was devastating for me," Cook said. "... I was out there watching my teammates, watching Joe win a medal. Some of it was very hard, but some of it was amazing and inspiring. It made me positive that coming back to the sport ... was what I had to do. It was no question whether I would come back. I just didn't know quite how long it would take."

It took three years before Cook competed in a World Cup event again. She finished in the top 10.

Now, she is back on the Olympic team.

"My body has never felt better," Cook said.

Australia's Alisa Camplin, the defending Olympic gold medalist, tore her right anterior cruciate ligament in October, a year after tearing it the first time. She underwent an operation to graft a dead man's Achilles' tendon onto her knee to replace her damaged ligament. Her teammate, Lydia Ierodiaconou, the 2004-05 World Cup runner-up, had the same surgery last June.

And China has two contenders in World Cup champion Li Nina and Guo Xinxin, who finished third in the World Cup. In moguls, American Hannah Kearney, 19, ended the 2004-05 season by winning the World Championships over Nikola Sudova of the Czech Republic and Margarita Marbler of Austria.

"Winning the World Championships was a fantastic way to end the season," said Kearney, who was fifth in the World Cup standings. "It doesn't mean the season was good, but that day sure was." 'lb win in Turin, Kearney will have to beat Canada's Jennifer Heil, who won back-to-hack World Cup titles in 2004 and 2005.