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Board approves budget for the new fiscal year By Jason Dunn THE TELESCOPE

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A professor of history at Southwestern College, Victor Chavez, gives a presentation on Mexican migration to the U.S. at a forum held on the San Marcos campus Sept. 15.

Forum on immigration held By Shahrazad Encinias THE TELESCOPE

The cause and effect of illegal immigration in the United States was the main topic at a forum on immigration held by the Multicultural Studies Department Sept. 15. Many students, faculty and community members attended the forum including policemen,

members of the military and minutemen. Four guest speakers, including Palomar College professors John Valdez and Morgan Peterson, were on the panel. Victor Chavez, a professor of history from Southwestern College, gave a presentation on the history of Mexican migration to the U.S.

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Chavez had two focuses. His first focus was how immigration is a social phenomenon. His second focus was on border relations with Canada and Mexico. Justin Akers Chacon, a professor of Chicano Studies from San Diego City College, discussed immigration in the United States as an interna• SEE

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The governing board unanimously approved a budget for the 2006/2007 fiscal year at its Sept. 12 meeting. The budget has a general fund totaling $128 million. Before board members voted, Vice President of Finance and Administration Bonnie Ann Dowd presented the details of the proposed budget. She said the budget did not include the expected increase in Palomar College's state funding if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs Senate Bill 361 by Sept. 30. SB361 would provide equalization funds to many of the state's community college districts. Dowd said during the presentation that Palomar would stand to gain about $2.6 million. During the meeting, governing board member Nancy Chadwick spoke about two other bills awaiting the gover-

nor's signature, which she said could significantly affect money available to the college. Chadwick said Assembly Bill 2951 would create a carte blanche for public utility companies to gouge prices, increasing Palomar's utility bills, and that Assembly Bill 2948 would take away ROP funding. "This could really be a dollar impact that could be substantial," Chadwick said. Governing board president Michele Nelson and board vice president Mark Evilsizer spoke about running unopposed for their seats on the governing board in the upcoming Nov. 7 election. College president Robert Deegan said the uncontested seats showed support for the existing board. "I think it's a strong message from our community," he said. He added that the college • SEE

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Enrollment increases slightly By Jason Dunn THE TELESCOPE

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Palomar College is set to face a $4.3 million lawsuit in court Nov. 13. Palomar College is being sued by homeowners living next to the San Marcos campus who claim the college is responsible for diverting water onto their properties. The owners of four homes that border the southern end of Lot 12 are bringing the suit. They claim that renovations made to Lot 12 during an infrastructure replacement project, which occurred between 1999 and 2001, have caused water to be diverted from a natural drainage course to their properties.

The lawsuit was filed in September 2004. According to a letter sent to Palomar College's attorneys by the homeowners' attorneys, a drainage system was installed under Lot 12 during the renovation, but is not working properly. Kirsten Zittlau, one of the attorneys representing the homeowners, said the drain is supposed to transfer water to a storm drain that runs down Comet Circle. "You look down into the grate of the storm drain and there's no water," Zittlau said. "Obviously the water isn't connecting from the french drain

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Enrollment in semesterlength credit classes at Palomar College is up 0.8 percent from last fall semester and administrators said they expect enrollment to keep rising in 2007. "We noticed a surge in enrollment about a week before classes started," said Director of Enrollment Services Herman Lee. The final enrollment numbers were determined on Sept. 5, the day after the deadline for students to drop classes and receive a full refund. "I've noticed that this year more than last year, students seemed to be more last • SEE

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Campus hosts blood drive, volunteen needed There will be a blood drive on the San Marcos Campus Sept. 26 to Sept. 29. A blood bus will be parked in Lot 11 by the Health Services building and students can give blood from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on all four days. Students can sign up for an appointment at Health Services or call them for an appointment at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2380. Walk-up appointments are also possible, said Julie Thurston-Donaghy of Health Services. She said the procedure takes about 45 minutes, most of which is paperwork, and that students should be hydrated and fed before giving blood. Students giving blood need to be 17 years or older, and must weigh 110 pounds or more, Thurston-Donaghy said. All blood drive participants will receive a gift card for a Papa John's small cheese pizza.

Deadline for fall graduation is approaching The deadline to submit an application for graduation this fall is Sept. 29. Students need to have completed the required coursework for an associate degree, a certificate of achievement or a certificate of proficiency, or be enrolled in their final classes to be eligible to

graduate. The transfer process is not affected. The usual deadline for the fall application is Sept. 30. This year Sept. 30 is a Saturday. The application for graduation is a one-page form that can be picked up at the Evaluations Office or the Counseling Center. The completed form needs to be submitted to the Evaluations Office either in person, or it can be mailed to the San Marcos Campus care of the Evaluations Office.

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• Phi Theta Kappa honors satellite seminar Dr. Pepper Schwarz speaks via satellite on gender and power in relationships. Shown at 4:30 p.m. on the bottom floor of the library.

New display of sculptures inspired by ice set to open at Boehm Gallery A new display is set to open at the Boehm Gallery Sept. 26. Yoonchung Kim's series "Ice Formation" will be on display in the gallery from Sept. 26 to Oct. 20. In promotional material posted outside the Boehm Gallery, Kim is quoted saying the series was inspired by a visit to Alaska in the summer of 2000. "I try to show time as a visual element and scale beyond human perception," Kim is quoted as saying. An artist's reception will be taking place on Sept. 30 between 4:30 p.m. and 6p.m. The Boehm Gallery will be open on 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. The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The gallery is located at the southern end of the San Marcos Campus. Admission to the "Ice Formation" series is free.

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• Free Film Series "Kamikaze Girls," a film about two Japanese friends will be screened at 6:30 p.m. in P-32 . The film is in Japanese and subtitled. Admission is free.

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• Campus Explorations Phi Theta Kappa hosts a discussion on how religious beliefs influence work and poverty. Discussion starts at 2 p.m. in ES-19. • Associated Student Government meeting The ASG has its weekly meeting at 1 p.m. in SU-18. The meetings are open to the public.

• Concert Hour Clarinetist Dr. Marian Liebowitz and pianist Richard Thompson perform at 12:30 p.m. in D-10. Admission is free.

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Students le d helping hand in Mexico By Kurt Lightfoot THE TELESCOPE

Pre-med and registered dental assistant students from Palomar College and UC San Diego ventured to Erendira, Mexico and served in an all-volunteer dental clinic Sept. 8 to Sept. 10. Erendira is a coastal Mexican village in Baja California, 60 miles south of Ensenada. It is a small poverty-stricken village that can't afford a local dentist. The all-volunteer clinic is part of The Flying Samaritans, Palomar Chapter, and affiliated with the Palomar College PreMed Club. According to their Web site www.flyingsamaritanspalomar.org/flyingsam/ the chapter "... was launched in 1994 with the support of pre-med students from Palomar College. Facilities for family medicine and dentistry were enhanced in 2003. The clinic has strong support from local government. Among others, it aids the numerous Oaxacan field workers." The Flying Samaritans fly volunteer doctors and dentists throughout Mexico, but Erendira is within driving distance. This clinic was staffed by San Diego area dental professionals Doctors Randy Carlson and Ethan Fox, and dental assistants Louise Solis and Heidi Taylor. They are veterans of previous clinics. Solis speaks Spanish and helped with translations. Carlson said these professionals are the core group who trains new volunteers in clinic and dental procedures. Four Palomar College dental assistant students completed the dental staff; Carley Putman, Ashley Mensing, April Montagna and Trina Stark. Verena Schandera and Gary Garcia, UCSD pre-med students and former Palomar College PreMed Club co-presidents, led the clinic. Schandera said planning for the trip included coordinating paper work with the Mexican government, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, making lodging arrangements, organizing a caravan with experienced drivers, arranging for food and water and finances.

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(Above) San Diego area dental professional Dr. Randy Carlson and Palomar student Trina Stark work on a patient using loupes lenses, which help magnification. (Below) Patents wait outside the Erendira medical facility in Mexico, about a quarter mile from the village.

The group met at Palomar's San Marcos Campus Sept. 8, and drove to Erendira. The clinic was held all day Sept. 9, and the group returned to Palomar the following day. Early Saturday morning the team arrived at Erendira's medical facility, a simple cinderblock building about a quarter mile from the village. Patients started arriving almost as soon as the team did. Many said they have been suffering with dental problems for a long time and were looking for relief from pain. They waited on the street and watched as the clinic was set up. The clinic's medical staff consisted of recent graduates from Mexican medical schools. These doctors begin their careers in remote villages. Not all pains which seem to be caused by dental problems origi-

nate in the teeth. Dr. Gonzalez Gallegos said an unexpected problem encountered during one of the exams: a patient came to the dental clinic suffering from pain that ran from his jaw to his ear. He said he had been in pain for about 15 days.

Palomar dental assistant student Carley Putman checks a patient's vital signs at the Erendira medical clinic on Sept. 9.

The doctor said he used a magnifying instrument to look in the patient's ear and was startled to see an insect lodged inside. He said he used forceps to remove the insect, gave the patient medicine for pain and infection, and asked to see him again in five days. A more typical dental patient was a mother who arrived with her young daughter. The woman's dental problems were more numerous than anyone expected. She described two areas with symptoms, but the dental staff ended up performing procedures on four teeth. Three teeth were saved and restored, but one was removed to prevent the risk of decay damaging the root. Carlson and Fox said the clinic cannot perform root canals, and patients cannot risk the possibility of root problems surfacing later without the availability of immediate dental care. Part of the group was designated to set-up a semi-permanent dental facility in a trailer adjacent to the medical clinic. Carlson said three years ago the student volun-

teers had arranged for the trailer to be towed from the U.S. to the clinic at Erendira where it would be refurbished in stages. "We're setting it up for two dental hygiene chairs, two dental procedure chairs, a lab and sterilization area and an office area," Dr. Carlson said. "In the future we'd like to add an awning and concrete pad to create a shaded waiting area for the patients." The trailer's refurbishment work on this trip was led by Garcia and general contractor Brent McFarlind. The all-volunteer group gutted the inside of the trailer, laid a sub floor, built up a 2x4 studded wall that divides the trailer into areas specific to dental procedures, and installed an electrical distribution box and wiring in the walls. The group will return for dry wall, finish work and installing permanent dental equipment. The leaders will be organizing another clinic and will need volunteers from Palomar College. For information contact Verena Schandera and Gary Garcia at clinic4mexico@yahoo.com.

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it margins, or that are barely surviving on their profit margins are going to pass the cost I don't know what made Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on to consumers. If you're angry about the prices sign legislation increasing California's minimum wage. you're paying for gas, wait until the new miniSchwarzenegger is a puppet for the Republican Party mum wage law bumps up the prices of groceries, and didn't have any political experience or sense before restaurants , hotels, movie tickets, video running for governor in 2003. Judging by his latest rentals, home furnishings and clothes. Wal-Mart and other profitable nationaction, he doesn't have any economic sense either. Schwarzenegger has signed into law legislation that wide companies won't open any new locaraises the minimum wage in California from $6.75 per tions in California where their operathour to $7.50 per hour on Jan. 1, 2007, then raises it ing costs are going to be much higher than the rest of the country. again to $8 per hour on Jan. 1, 2008 . What Schwarzenegger fails to realize is that such a Startup companies will go to other states where they have a better policy doesn't fit into economic reality. In a free market, if you raise the price of strawberries, chance of surviving. The new people will stop buying them and instead eat cheaper law will drive business fruits. For some items, such as gas, when the price goes away. Expect to see up there is no alternative and people are forced to keep increased unemployand fewer buying it at the increased price. The same is true for ment employment opportulabor. Companies cannot function without labor, and when nities in California. I deeply admire the the price of labor increases, i.e. when wages increase, employers are forced to keep "buying" employees the intention behind the minimum wage same way everyone is forced to buy gas. How does Schwarzenegger expect businesses to increases, but the ecorespond? They're going to respond by employing less nomic reality is that people. Some businesses that are now only making mar- raising minimum wage ginal profit will start operating at a loss and go under. through legislation is going When that happens, their workers will be unemployed in to work against the very a much tougher job market because other employers will problems it's trying to solve. Poverty will worsen. not be inclined to hire them at their inflated wages. In the short term, some It's noble to look at the many examples of people struggling to get by on minimum wage and want to help minimum wage earners will them. Increasing minimum wage seems like the panacea benefit, but everyone that will lift them out of poverty, but it is going to have else will suffer. In the economic consequences that are going to come back to long term, we'll all suffer. bite them.

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Online classes make student schedules more flexible By Kim Gatto

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Life. For the typical Palomar College student this consists of school, work and family obligations . Between finding the perfect outfit for school, sitting in traffic, and fighting for a parking spot, sometimes we spend more time commuting back and forth to school than we actually do in class. Thanks to technology, more and more online classes are being offered and students are reaping the benefits. With more than 214 online classes offered at Palomar alone, more students are experiencing the rewards that these classes have to offer.

For a busy student like me, online classes offer a major convenience in scheduling flexibility compared to the typical classroom setting. Taking an online course enables you to log-on whenever you have the opportunity instead of the restriction of being in a classroom at a certain time. Some students work best m the morning, some in the evening. Online classes enable students to work at their desired time no matter if it is at 4 a.m. during a bout of insomnia, or at 2 p.m. during a lunch break at work. Not one to be called a morning person myself, online classes enabled me to sleep in, go to work, and come home and finish home-

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work after watching "Grey's Anatomy." Online classes fit in my life better than the typical class because my school schedule was, for the first time, adapting to my personal needs. For busy students, usually there is not enough time in the day to get all the work that needs to be done, done. Thanks to the accessibility of the Internet, none of your precious time IS wasted behind the wheel of your car. This can free up time usually spent traveling, for study. For the financially struggling student, online classes can also save a lot of money. You can save money on gas, which could be reason enough to take an online course. But there is also the

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possible benefit of not having to purchase text books and other school supplies. Since most of the information is found on the Internet or on your teacher's Black Board site, often buying the text is optional. Considering that online classes place students in an independent learning environment, the experience is much different from that of a typical classroom. Online classes allow students to work at their own pace, spending more time on subjects that intrigue or confuse them. However, online classes may put a lot of responsibilities on the students' shoulders. The responsibility to motivate yourself and put forth the work in a timely

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manner is much more of a personal task, than in a typical class. Thus, teaching a valuable skill to a student on how to be self-sufficient and independent. With the basic knowledge of technology needed for survival in society today, online classes can work as a tool to help better your personal experience with computer programs. The daily use of the Internet and the familiarity of basic computer functions that you would learn doing this courses could potentially benefit you greatly in the workplace. Considering all these benefits that online courses offer to busy, struggling students, it's no wonder that online classes are becoming the future of education.

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System allows college to flag students on probation By Nicole Henson THE TELESCOPE

It has been nearly seven years since Palomar College has printed "Probation" on students' transcripts. Because of software issues, Palomar spent the last six years creating a new way to indicate the semesters that students' were on probation. Now, students who are placed on probation will have a permanent comment under the specific semester, designating the duration of the probation. There are two types of probation - academic and progress, which are both state mandated. Students who are attempting at least 12 semester units and earn lower than a 2.0 grade

point average during the semester are placed on academic probation. Students are placed on progress probation when more than 50 percent of the 12 semester units are graded as a W, I, or NC. Students placed on either type of probation are sent a warning letter said Gloria Kerkhoff, Palomar's Articulation Officer. Once students are made aware of their probation status, they may have to contact a counselor to set up an education plan. A student may be removed from academic probation once his or her GPA is raised to 2.0 or above. To be removed from progress probation, the amount of units

marked as a W, I, or NC must be reinstated. A student whose below 50 percent. final units show that his or her "[Probation) is a warning mes- overall units are recorded as a sage more than anything else," W, I, or NC reaches or exceeds 50 said Herman Lee, Palomar's percent. director of enrollment services. There are two ways that a stu"It is referred to as a wake-up dent can be reinstated after discall or reminder to students that missal. [Palomar) considers you to acaThe student must either meet demic or progress as an area with a counselor to determine if where you could face dismissal he or she is now eligible to or disqualification." return to Palomar, or must not Intelligence is not always a attend for an entire semester. factor in why students are "A lot of students aren't aware placed on probation, Kerkhoff of their grades," Lee said. "It is said. available publicly. You can get If a student on academic pro- your grades on the web. bation earns a final GPA of Students are just so busy workbelow 2.0, that student is subject ing jobs or family obligations to dismissal from the college for that they just don't check into a semester and cannot partici- their grades. Basically, this is a pate in classes until he or she is special letter, a special notice

letting them know." Probation of any kind may harm students in the long run. Being placed on probation may negate scholarships or it may delay him or her from earning a degree, Lee said. Also, if a student is on probation, he or she cannot transfer until being removed from probation. When a student applies to colleges or universities, GPA is an influential piece of data that the college looks at. There is an abundance of resources for students who really want help, Kerkhoff said. Students can seek help from counselors and certain study courses. Palomar offers tutorial services and career services to help students.

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minute," Lee said. There are 188 more students taking semester-length credit classes at Palomar College than there were last fall, a total of 24,295 students. Total enrollment, which includes noncredit students, is down 1.7 percent or 463 students from last fall semester. This fall 26,573 students are taking credit and non-credit classes. Lee said enrollment patterns from year to year are more relevant than comparing fall semesters to spring semesters. Lee said he believed mailing schedules and postcards with enrollment dates to prospective students helped this semester. He added that students who hadn't registered after their enrollment dates had passed were sent reminder postcards, and that, following the reminders, automated phone calls were made to prospective students who still hadn't registered. Vice President of Instruction Berta Cuaron said she believed an increased media campaign helped enrollment. "We did extensive marketing efforts with our fall schedule, including some television," she said. She said the postcard mailings were a combined effort of the Enrollment Services Department, the Financial Aid Department and EOP&S. "We put a lot of effort into our marketing," Cuaron said. "We have a standard marketing plan,

but I think we went well beyond "What it will do is enable us to that trying to reach our stu- expand our science offerings dents." with more labs," Cuaron said. Both Lee and Cuaron said they She added that availability of expect the drop in tuition from laboratory facilities limits the $26 per unit to $20 per unit, number of science classes effective Jan. 1, 2007, to increase offered. "That'll be ready to go in fall enrollment in the spring. Cuaron said she hoped the drop in 2007, so we're really excited tuition fees would allow students about that," Cuaron said. "It's long overdue." to take larger course loads. She said her department has College president Robert added 12-week, late afternoon Deegan said he believes the new classes to the fall and spring building will allow for increased schedules to better use the col- enrollment. lege's facilities. "You always want to try to "We are definitely maxed out keep the college growing," he in our classrooms from 8 a.m. to said. "It's important to keep the college growing." 2 o'clock," she said. He called the 0.8 percent The late afternoon classes will run from 3:30 until 6 p.m. and increase in enrollment this will be mostly high demand semester a good start. "We still have late-starting classes, such as those required for transferring students, classes so we may grow a little Cuaron said. The first set of late bit more," Deegan said. At the Sept. 12 governing afternoon classes began this fall semester. Cuaron said the board meeting, Deegan spoke English and math classes offered about the importance of student in the late afternoon are already retention between the first day of full, and that the use of late class and the enrollment census afternoon classes will be date. increased in spring. "We increased the number of "Students can look forward to students retained in class by 6 more of those classes being percent," Deegan told governing board members. He said the facoffered," she said. Cuaron said she also expects ulty members on campus were the new science building to mainly responsible for keeping expand the number of science students from dropping classes. classes offered at Palomar by Cuaron said she believed that providing the college with more Welcome Week activities helped laboratories. College officials retain students. "Students need to feel engaged expect this building to be open not only in the classroom," she for classes in Fall 2007.

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said. The Welcome Week activities were a good opportunity for students to get involved and meet new people, she said. She also said the help booths set up on campus during the beginning of the semester helped student retention.

"It's one thing to help our students get registered, but it's important to be visible that first week to help them find their way," she said. Deegan said the enrollment figures were a good beginning to the semester.

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"Lysistrata: A Peace to End All Wars," 1s Palomar College's newest play to hit the Howard Brubeck Theatre . "Lysistrata" is a poetic comedy about sex and war set in ancient Athens. This outrageous story trails the women of ancient Greece as they attempt to stop war by performing a nationwide sex strike until the men agree to end their fighting. "Lysistrata," which contains adult language and sexual imagery, is just as daring and hilarious as it was when Aristophanes originally created it 2,500 years ago. Arts Performing Department Professor Michael Mufson directed this rendition. Mufson also put his spin on own "Lysistrata" by modernizing the play with contemporary language. '"Lysistrata' was a canon of great western theater. It is also very important for us as a culture to talk about

war and peace in a way that brings in humor and looks for a solution," Mufson said. "Lysistrata" is a play that brings everyone together, from the audience, to the cast. The long hours of rehearsal gave the cast a chance to bond and become comfortable with one another. "I wanted to try out for the experience," said actor Terence Lipps. "There's also a big cast so I wasn't nervous for auditioning," said actress Nicole Lewis. Mufson, who has been teaching at Palomar for 11 years, was also a major reason why actors flocked to the "Lysistrata" auditions. "I like working with Michael because he's an interesting director and he's very creative," said actor Richard McMillen. Mufson feels the same way about the cast.· "The cast has been wonderful to work with," Mufson said. "They embrace the creative process which makes it so much more

meaningful." "The most challenging part of rehearsals is that it's been extremely physical. We've done things like dancing and even yoga," said actor Jared Spears. "This whole play is about collaboration, community, and cooperation. As a society we are used to honoring qualities masculine because we often see them as more important," Mufson said. "What's nice is that 'Lysistrata' is a shift to honoring the feminine qualities." "'Lysistrata' is enjoyable as well as being and provocative thought-provoking. It's a unique theatre experience unlike any other. It goes well beyond mere entertainment while still being entertaining," Mufson said. "Lysistrata" will be showing Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., and Thursdays at 4 p.m. The show will be will be playing from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 in the Howard Brubeck Theatre. Tickets are $12 for the general public, $10 for seniors and staff and $8 for students. A public dialogue on war and peace will follow the performance on Thursday Oct. 5.

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Actresses Raven Larsen (left) as Kalonike, Aimee Nelson as Myrna and Frances M. Regal as Lysistrata, are in the upcoming play called, "Lysistrata."

Oceanside hip hop artist thinks outside of "My biggest support to date is my mom and my sister," Caballero said. Caballero's mom paid his bills for four years just so that he could pursue his passion of mak"If I could, I would be on stage 24/7," said local ing music full time. hip hop artist Tim Caballero. Caballero's lyrics portray true, real-life issues Caballero, whose - good and bad. MC name is TACS, "I try to be as honest as possible in was born and ''I Hsit•lly 111p •bout lors, loss, each and every one of my songs," raised m struggl1 •nd •ddittion. Tholl . , Caballero said. "I don't rap about Oceanside. guns or shooting people 'cause I don't 11 He said that he lh1 only things I know. know anything about that." was nervous for the -Tim Caballero Caballero said he raps about first two shows he LOCAL MUSICIAN things that he has gone through in played, but now, his own life. after six years, In the song, "Paris Osbourne," being on stage is one of the best parts of being a TACS and Auditory Stimuli's lyrics portray their musician. insecurities toward a certain girl. "I get to channel my energy through my In one line he says, "Her illuminating glow is music," Caballero said. a visual hypnotism, make you fall into tranquilTACS and his partner, Auditory Stimuli, were ity and understand her rhythm." originally members of the group Pandora'sBox. Another says, "I fiddle and twitch, a little bit, They put out an album titled, "Open It," in 2004 like a little kid. Should I play the role of a bad with Break Me Down Records, which he co- boy or a gentleman?" founded. This use of metaphors, mixed with a harsh Soon, he went his own route under the name of dose of realism is what sets Caballero's lyrical The Box. content apart from others in the business. Caballero works solo, except in live shows Caballero has performed at several large where friend and MC Reason the shows including a Citizen, accompanies him on stage. 11 spot on the Vans He is in the process of producing his 1don't 111p •bout guns or shooting Warped Tour 2005. second album called, "Meeting Your PHPII 'e•u11 I don't know •nrthing He has shared the Date's Dad," which is scheduled to •bout lh•t. 11 stage with artists come out in December. such as Kool Keith, "I basically rap about love, loss, - Tim Caballero Living Legends and LOCAL MUSICIAN Josh Martinez. struggle and addiction," Caballero said. "Those are the only things I Since he began know." making music five Although his career is steadily on the rise, he years ago, Caballero said his audiences have has gone through struggles to get to this point. ranged from three to 1,000 people. Caballero battled with a six-year addiction to Caballero's first song was on a low-quality drugs, having his heart broken several times, as tape recorder and from that point on he said he well as having to deal with being called a nobody decided to take it seriously. and a failure. The Box is going to be featured in a documenBy lao Clark

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"Viscera Eyes." Nonetheless the album version does everything except disappoint. Dating back to Cedric and Omar's days with the band "At the Drive-in," the song explodes into a giant stadium rock hook. With the help of band friend and Red Hot Chili Peppers' guitarist John Frusciante, both Frusciante and Rodriguez-Lopez battle each other riff against riff. Shortly after, Bixler echoes off his accustomed bilingual lyrics. Where the band really shines is the final three minutes of the track, where the riff ends and an addictive Santanaesque bass line begins. Another gem, "Day of the Baphomets," begins with an inspired solo from bassist Juan Alderete De La Pena, before breaking into a vocal arrangement that fans will remember from an old B-side, "A Plague Upon your Hissing." Bixler's vocals peak as the track reaches its pinnacle when Marcel Rodriguez- Lopez, Omar's younger brother, hits us with a ridiculous bongo solo. Despite "Amputecture's" prowess, there are certainly parts that feel missed. As seen in the first two albums-which excelled with strong storylines, "Amputecture" lacks a definitive storyline, which is disappointing. However, Bixler- Zavala redeems himself with what he describes as short vignettes that complement his array of lyrics. COURTESY PHOTO Another fault, at times, is the production value from Rodriguez-Lopez. Cover art on The Mars Volta's new album called "Amputecture," which was released on Sept. 12. "Frances the Mute," was polished with Complex soundscapes and time-signa- "Ikey" Owens, who, in good measure, is fluidness, as each song would flow briltures scatter across this track, which is finally heard clearly on this album. liantly into the next. "Amputecture," first however, neglects to follow that accusThe fueled with the s i n g l e , tomed course, instead ending most help of a horn They eontinue to push the progressive "Viscera songs unpredictably. section. Eyes," is the "Asilos rotk limits, while building • new sound Nonetheless, the bottom-line is clear. album's The Mars Volta is by far the most innoMagdalena," with e11eh new 11lbum. standout vative and original band in today's switches the t r a c k . music scene. They continue to push the pace of the album, as acoustic guitars play over "Vermicide," the album's third song, progressive rock limits, while building Bixler-Zavala's best spanish crooning. would have been a better choice, a new sound with each new album. The track also delivers an eerie organ because of the dreadful editing that · Sometimes it's just better not to follow progression from keyboardist Isaiah was forced on the radio version of the rules.

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Conventional is a road the band The Mars Volta never intended to travel. The band has never been one to abide by the rules that most tiresome bands of the "MTV era" follow to gain fame. Instead, they continue to pave their own path, straying from what's considered the traditional way, consistently pushing the limits on how a song should be constructed and how far it can wander off the path. This was seen in last year's progressive rock classic LP, "Frances the Mute," which received much attention with the radio-friendly standout "The Widow." Through its success, the band pushed the envelope with the epic 32minute "Cassandra Gemini." Some thought of the five-track, 76-minute work as pretentious, while in reality it was ingenious. With its third LP, "Amputecture," TMV continues to expand its eclectic range of sound, incorporating progressive rock, jazz to even traces of salsa, into impenetrable lyrics. The album begins with "Vicarious Atonement," which is the closest the group has ever come to a ballad. The track launches with a three-minute, mind-numbing solo from lead guitarist and producer Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, which garners glimpses of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The build up leads into vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala's pinpoint falsetto. The opener sets up the album's 17minute masterpiece, "Tetragrammaton," which is one of three tracks that runs more than 10 minutes. It begins with RodriguezLopez fighting the fret board until his progression slowly descends into Bixler-Zavala doing his best Bee Gees rendition with "Tell me it's over."

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would save $80,000 it would have otherwise had to spend on the elections. Evilsizer said it would also give Nelson and himself more time to spend on Proposition "M," Palomar College's $694 million bond measure, which will be on the ballot. Evilsizer had a specially made container of "Proposition M" M&Ms candy, which he showed at the meeting. During the meeting, the representatives of three campus groups read statements in support of Proposition "M." Admistrative Association President Tom Plotts, Faculty Senate President Brent Gowen and Associated Student Government President Curtis Van Engel read statements representing their association's support of Proposition "M." During the meeting, Deegan gave a presentation on the planned remodeling of the San Marcos campus if the bond measure passes. "We're talking about significant remodeling of entire buildings throughout this campus," Deegan said during the presentation. The presentation used a computer-generated graphic of the San Marcos Campus that was changed piece by

piece as each proposed reno- Nelson pinned his badge to his uniform. vation was explained. "We have the vision, we Michael Schaeffer, who have the plan, we have the retired from Palomar College after 35 years, was presented will," Deegan said. Vice President of Human to the board by Dean of Resource Services John Languages and Literature Tortarolo gave a presentation Katheryn Garlow and Foreign Department to the governing board about Languages Palomar College's plans for Chairman Carlos Gomez. Schaeffer began working in complying with California law regarding equal employ- the bookstore in 1971 and for ment opportunities and diver- the last 10 years worked in sity in hiring faculty and the Foreign Languages staff. Tortarolo said Palomar Department. "He was an exceptional was headed in the right direcemployee and he served with tion for diversity. "With any plan I think it's distinction all these years," important to notice we'll Garlow said. Gomez spoke about always be chasing the rainbow," Tortarolo said, referring Schaeffer in his indigenous to an ever changing communi- Paraguayan language. He said that he was praising ty. Tortarolo said the college's Schaeffer during his speech. Associated plans need to fit the district's Student community, not just copy the Government Vice President Michelle Eichelberger was state's plans. He added that demograph- recognized by the board for ics weren't available for the winning two scholarship district, but that state demo- awards totaling $2,000. "You have so much potengraphics were being used as a tial, and are such a shining starting point. Three individuals were example of the students at given recognition at the Sept. Palomar College," Deegan 12 meeting. said to Eichelberger. Deegan and Nelson swore Also during the meeting, in recent Palomar Police board members approved a Academy graduate Stephen field trip to Belize for biology Wilson as Palomar's newest students in January 2007 and police officer.. Wilson recited a Study Abroad program m an oath, and afterward Argentina for June 2007.

tional economic phenomenon. He used Chavez's idea as support for his argument. "Immigrants are subsidizing our economy," Chacon said. "Without immigrants right now the economy would fall." He also said that after 9/11 there has only been a focus on brown people immigrating to the United States. Palomar Administration of Justice professor Morgan Peterson discussed homeland security and immigration and tied in the positions that Chavez and Akers used to support his lecture. "Civil rights are being eroded, but because of different times," he said. Peterson said security issues are important because of bad people. Not all working illegal immigrants should be penalized because they are illegal, Peterson said, but illegal immigrant criminals should be penalized. Peterson referred to a killer in the Ciudad Juarez murder cases and a huge Columbian drug cartel. These cases were used to show how each criminal was caught in a country different from where they were wanted. Many criminals are coming into the United States because of bad border security, Peterson said. He added that criminals will continue to cross our borders until security improves. John Valdez, professor of

Chicano Studies at Palomar College, discussed new immigrants and fears citizens have regarding the erosion of American values and ideals. He spoke about Samuel Huntington's theory on Latin America. Huntington wrote " Clash of Civilization." Valdez also spoke about Gunnar Myrdal's book "American Creed." At the end of the program there was a chance for questions from the audience. There was heated dialogue between audience members and panelists. Sharon Allen, a professor of Middle Eastern studies at Palomar said she was really glad that there was discourse between the audience and the panelist about the important issues like illegal immigration, border security and minutemen. Consuelo Martinez is a Palomar student who attended the immigration forum. "It's now a national issue ... student movement has made it visible because of the marches," Martinez said. This was the first forum held by the Multicultural Studies Department. It was organized by Allen, Palomar professor Carlos von Son, and Multicultural Studies Department Chairman John Valdez. Allen was there as a mediator and time keeper. "I'm thrilled that there was conflict and different point of views," Allen said.

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Mathline recognized for achievments • P11/omt1r oilers show to he{P. students w1th m11th problems By Robert Grimmick THE TELESCOPE

A Palomar College Television show is gearing up for a new season after winning several awards. The College Mathline, a live math tutoring show filmed at Palomar, recently received two awards and was named as a finalist in a national film and video competition. The show, slated to begin its fourth season on Sept. 27, was awarded Best of Show Platinum in the Aurora Awards, which focuses on commercials, special interest entertainment and corporate productions. Mathline also won a top prize from the Telly Awards and was named as a finalist in the Aegis Awards. The Telly Awards are given to local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs around the world. The Aegis Awards is a national competition for professional film and video producers. In addition to Mathline, three

other Palomar College Television shows placed in the competitions. Bill Wisneski, a producer for Palomar College Television, said in an August press release that the awards were "a testament to the talent of the staff, students and instructors at Palomar College." This is the first time that the station has won the top awards from both the Aurora Awards and the Telly Awards in the same year. Mathline is filmed at Palomar College and is broadcast live throughout Southern California on local cable channels and the California Community College Satellite Network, which is also based at Palomar. Old episodes are also available on the Web site. It's estimated that the show may reach as many as two to three million homes, and there are plans to expand into areas of Northern California as well. Topics covered on the show range from simple geometry up to trigonometry and calculus. Wisneski said the show tries to apply mathematical concepts into everyday situations. Some episodes feature interviews with people who use math in their

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to the storm drain." "They're no longer even The lawsuit claims that foundationally sound water is instead being because they're basically diverted to the homeowner's just sitting in a marsh," she properties. said. Before bringAaron Hanes, ing suit, Carlile an attorney "/ w•s lmlld lik1 • representing dog byth1 p11sid1nt and co-plaintiff Ralph 0. White Palomar (form11 p11sid1nt of College, said attended a governing board the water is P•lom•r Colllfl)." coming from - Ralph 0. White meeting in CO-PLAINTIFF January 2004 to other sources. "Irrigation in bring the issue to the college's the area has increased from sources out- attention. Both said they were treatside Palomar and outside Palomar's control, and that's ed badly at the meeting. "I was treated like a dog causing problems for the plaintiff's properties as well by the president," said as Palomar," Hanes said. White, referring to Sherrill He said a housing tract Amador, former president of development, which was Palomar College. "She got built north of Lot 12 in 2002, up and walked out." is one of a number of sources The minutes of the of the water, and that January 2004 governing increased rainfall is another. board meeting show that Plaintiff Gary Carlile said White and Carlile addressed he believes Palomar is to the board, but do not record blame for the problem. anything about what folCarlile said he has lived lowed. The four households are next to the college for 25 years. suing for a combined total of "For 20 years we were $1.8 million for repair costs, pretty good neighbors," he $700,000 for loss of use and $1.3 million for annoyance, said. Carlile said his roof sags, inconvenience and discomhis floors are white with fort. salt, his windows have broThe remainder of the total ken and he has replaced his is for prejudgment interest doors twice because of the and attorney and expert water problem. fees. "The house has settled and "You can never predict what a jury's going to do, but twisted," he said. Zittlau said the houses we feel pretty confident that cannot be sold in the current we have a good case," Zittlau said. conditions.

careers. Other episodes feature interactive elements such as contests. Students can call in if they think they have the correct answer to a problem. In some cases, prizes are given to help generate interest in the show. During the last season, a student won an iPod Shuffle. Wisneski said part of what makes Mathline unique is its heavy reliance on student interns. "The show wouldn't be possible without them," Wisneski said. Interns work on many different parts of the show, and some have been involved with the show since its creation. The team behind Mathline said it is also looking to build up its Internet offerings. New search tools will allow students to find help with difficult equations, and a larger video archive will mean more resources for students to choose from. The College Mathline airs live on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m., beginning Sept. 27. It can be seen on Adelphia Cable Ch. 67, Coxtrime Warner Cable Ch. 16, and on Julian's Cable USA Ch. 4. The show's Web site can be found at www.palomar.edu/pctv/ mathline/mathline.shtml.

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Young workers want flexible jobs By Cindy Krischer Goodman MCT NEWS SERVICE

It didn't take accounting firm owner Richard Berkowitz long to figure out he had a problem during tax season relating to his younger workers. ''When I told them it was mandatory they come in on the weekend, they looked at me like I was out of my mind." Berkowitz has discovered what many baby boomers who lead their companies now face: For most workers in their 20s and 30s, time is currency. And, like most currency, few are willing to give it away. It's a complex dynamic playing out in workplaces across the country: A significant number of baby boomers can't figure out why younger workers don't have the pay-your-dues attitude they do. For baby boomers, success means unrelenting toil and sacrificing family time in order to secure a corner office filled with Lucite plaques. For the next generation, success means balance. "There's a lot of frustration in the workplace," says Cam Marston, a consultant and speaker on multigenerational issues. "Boomers are having a hard time finding their replica in the work force today." To motivate younger workers and curb turnover, some managers are rethinking how they communicate with employees. Harmony can be as simple as understanding the generational differences and talking the right language or using the right rewards, Marston said. Berkowitz, enlightened by Marston at a companywide meeting, says he now understands the different generational perspectives and will

change his approach during tax season. He no longer will refer to overtime as "mandatory." Instead, he will inform staff that there is a certain amount of work that needs to get done and let them create their own Even more, schedules. Berkowitz says the firm may change its bonus and compensation plan to reward productivity rather than hours. A few companies already have overhauled their employee reward programs to acknowledge younger workers' value on time. Wachovia, a banking company, started a "managerawarded time away" program about a year ago that allows bosses to hand out as many as three extra paid days off as a performance bonus, in addition to the cash performance rewards they already receive. And some retailers are rewarding employees with time-off gift certificates for good customer service. Even more, progressive companies that understand the new generation's emphasis on bal-

ance use the concept in their recruiting. For Fabienne Fahnestock, a 33-year-old Fort Lauderdale litigator, the lure of balance enticed her to change law firms. Fahnestock says Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart made it clear she would work hard but not at the expense of her personal life. Fahnestock says she is motivated by a job she enjoys rather than by titles or promotions and believes most of her generation would agree. "Give me interesting work; make me feel part of a team; make my time at work valuable so I can have spare time to do other things," she says. Workers born after 1980 have a different work ethic too, Marston said, adding that they have been coddled and look to the workplace for personal fulfillment. "They are living at home and having their meat cut for them," Marston says. "They aren't lusting to take promotions because they don't see that as success."

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hat's scarier than the thought of failing a class your first semester in college or being paired with an incompatible study partner? That's right, the dreaded Freshman 15 -those pesky pounds you pack on when you find yourself eating dining hall pizza three times a week and Chinese food for breakfast. Staying healthy as you adjust to college life is simply a matter of making the right choices. To help freshmen make informed decisions, we've compiled some suggestions for how to eat right, stay fit with easy activities, fend off germs and use campus health resources. Mter all, your mind can't perform at its peak until your body is in the best condition possible. -Jamie Livengood, McClatchy- Tribune

Exercising can be such a chore. Who wants to schlep all the way to the gym when you have a nice cozy bed and a new episode of "Lost" waiting for you? The truth is exercise doesn't just keep you physically fit, said Anna Lutz, a registered dietitian at Duke University who works at the health center. "It's a way of dealing with stress as a firstyear student." The good news is you don't

have to plan gym time every day to get in exercise. Simple things like walking to class instead of taking the bus and working out with a buddy to keep you motivated are great ways to sneak in exercise, Lutz said. You should make exercise "just as important as going to class and doing your homework," she said. - Brianna Bond, McClatchyTribune

With term papers and tests to study for, sometimes your daily workout gets pushed to the last priority. But the benefits to your body and mind are so great it's worth it to fit it in. Martha Tillman, the director of the campus fitness center at Washington University in St. Louis, offered some simple suggestions for exercises and tools that can be used in a small space. n Stability equipment (such as balls, discs and a balancing board): These tools are versatile because they work a variety of muscle groups. For the board and disc, the workout is largely based on balance. You can add free weights or resistance bands to simple exercises like leg lifts for an additional challenge. n Resistance band: Perfect for toning trouble spots like underarms and quadriceps, this simple, effective tool will work wonders for your arms and legs. Because there are so many dif-

ferent ways to use it, Tillman suggests sticking with simple moves to ensure you're safely working your target area. Try placing the band underneath one foot then curl with one or both arms to get killer biceps. n Free weights: You'll likely use these for endurance training because you can't change the weight, but it's still a great way to work the chest and upper body area. Feel free to get creative and take advantage of items you have lying around your room, like using soup cans to do bicep curls, Tillman said. Tillman suggests making an appointment with a personal trainer at your college's recreation center, a service most colleges offer, to help customize your workout. Costs range depending on the school and type of trainer. You should aim to get 30 min-

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Classes, exams and parties will go on without you, so learning how to keep yourself healthy is essential. "For many students, it's the first time in their lives that they are responsible for their health," said Dr. Alan Glass, director of the health center at Washington University in St. Louis. Practicing basic hygiene can prevent many common bugs. "I always tell students that the best three things they can do is wash their hands, wash their hands and wash their hands," said Michael McNeil, coordinator of Temple University's Health Empowerment Office. Glass and McNeil had more advice to help avoid an illness: • Get plenty of sleep, maintain a balanced diet and exercise. This helps keep the immune system healthy. • Glass recommends that each student should be inoculated against meningitis. Also ~hink about getting an influenza shot from the health center. • Stop your room from becoming an incubator for germs. Wash your clothes regularly, don't let dirty dishes pile up and ventilate the room once in a while. -Jamie Livengood, McClatchy-Tribune

I• fil '4:•1 IQ i 1 Ff7j C3 (J If you do get sick during the semester, here are some tips on taking care of yourself: • Stock up on some basic over-the-counter medications and first aid supplies - fever reducer, pain reliever, decongestant, cough suppressant, antihistamine, band-aids and antiseptic. Some health centers have sample sizes of medi-cations available in their offices. A thermometer is also useful, but not necessary. • Don't go to class if you feel too sick. You can't concentrate when you feel poorly anyway, plus you only risk making others sick. • If you don't get better on your own in five days, it's time to make an appointment to see a doctor. "It's better to err on the side of seeking health," Glass said, so go as early as you feel you need to. Health services vary from campus to campus, so check out your clinic's Web site or pamphlets - preferably before you catch a bug. -Jamie Livengood, McClatchy- Tribune

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IN BRIEF FOOTBALL The Comets lost their first game of the season to Orange Coast Sept. 16 in a thrilling 28-21 defeat. The Pirates blocked three Palomar punts in the second quarter, turning two of those recoveries into touchComets Mission down in the Conference football opener. Orange Coast (3-0) scored two touchdowns in a 3-minute, 55-second span in the second quarter on two runs into the end zone that totaled only 7 yards. The Comets (2-1 ) battled back from the large deficit, gaining the lead at 21-20 on a 59-yard touchdown pass play from quarterback Tyler Lorenzen to wide receiver Tobias Shanks. Orange Coast won the game on a 41-yard pass play with 3:46 left on the fourth quarter. Lorenzen rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and completed 13-of-21 pass attempts for 123 yards. Billy Hibdon rushed for 74 yards on 12 carries before leaving the game with an injury. Fulford added 66 yards and a TD on 18 attempts. Defensively, strong safety Trent Barker came up big for Palomar, with a forced fumble, fumble recovery, along with seven tackles.

CROSS COUNTRY At the Palomar Invitational Sept. 15, Sharlene Lucina (20th in 23:29), Heather Wright (33rd in 24:21) and May Wong (36th in 24:24) were the Comets top runners on the 3.1-mile

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course at Guajome Regional Park in Vista. On the men's side, Michael DeStefano (25th in 23:39) was the top finisher over four miles.

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MEN'S WATER POLO The Palomar men's water polo team opened the Mt. SAC tournament with back-to-hack wins Sept.15. The Comets defeated Citrus 17-7 and Saddle back 16-5.

WRESTLING The Palomar wrestling team placed second out of nine teams in the Mt. SAC duals tournament Sept. 16, moving to 4-2 on the season in the process. The Comets defeated Mt. SAC 3710, Victor Valley 52-0 and Cerritos 22-15 before dropping a 19-17 decision to Santa Ana in the finals . Glen Shaw shined for Palomar, pinning his Victor Valley oppenent in 27 second, winning a 6-3 decision against Cerritos and 10-1 decision vs. Santa Ana. The Comets' Ron Blair (133 pounds) won three bouts.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL When they entered the Dome, the Palomar women's volleyball team had high intensity and appeared to connect well as a team. WILLIAM MACEDO I THE TILESCOPl However, the outcome was the complete opposite, as the Comets lost Niccole Deneke and Sage Diessner team up for a block in a 3-0 loss Sept. 13 to Irvine Valley. all three games, 26-30, 23-30 and 2630, to Irvine Valley College. them and then they would kind of Other Palomar standouts in the "They (IVC) would score some click and get key points on us." game include outside hitters Tiffany Sierra Clark led the Comets in Dunn, who had nine kills, and points in bunches," said head coach Heather Reichel who had 14 digs. Karl Seiler. "We would battle with assists with 36.

sports CALENDAR • Men's Soccer Palomar at San Bernadino Valley- 4 p.m.

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• Women's Soccer San Diego Mesa at Palomar3:15p.m. • Women's Volleyball Palomar at San Bernardino Valley - 2 p.m. • Women's Tennis Palomar at Grossman!- 2 p.m.

• Cross Country Foothilllnviitational at Whitter-AII Day • Men's Tennis Southwestern at Palomar- 2 p.m. • Women's Soccer Grossman! at Palomar-3:15p.m.

• Football El Camino at Palomar-1 p.m. • Women's Volleyball Alumni Match at the Dome - 6 p.m.

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Tim Cowlishaw

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Here's a way to make sure future college replay officials don't get the death threats that Gordon Riese has received in Portland in the wake of Oregon's controversial win over Oklahoma Sept. 16. Get rid of replay officials. Or at least get rid of them as the ultimate authority in college football. In the past, I have applauded the college game for having a mechanism for overturning improper calls without putting it on the head coaches the way the NFL does with its challenge system. But the college system was bound to generate a firestorm with its decision to use local officials as the arbiters of these replay decisions. Imagine Michigan at Ohio State in November with Rose Bowl and possible national championship on the line, and the replay official is some out-of-work ref from Columbus, Ohio. Think there's any chance for the appearance of impropriety there? Three changes in the system would do wonders for making this thing function properly and for ridding the game of conspiracy theones. One easy change is for replay officials to be flown in from neutral sites, which some conferences

already practice. How expensive is a university president calling for the that in the billion-dollar industry of game to be erased and for knucklehead OU fans to be making death college football? Next is to use the officials only to threats to the replay official. Of course, I don't think there is a summon the referee when he thinks a ruling needs to be challenged. rational explanation for either of Then let the referee, possibly with those calls. If you have seen them, the help of two of his fellow officials, they are about as crystal clear as these things can be. But it would make the ruling on the sideline. The officiating crew that is sus- have been interesting to hear. In all sports, more immediate pended for one game following the incident at Oregon could have cor- accountability from game officials should be manrected its mistakes had it dated. In the NBA, been given the 11till tid ol npl111 olliti11ls. Dt 111 officials are chance to view l111st g1t tid ol th1m 111 tll1 ultim11t1 allowed to talk the replay. to a pool they 1111thotity in ttJIIIfl loothll" Maybe reporter followhave would - Tim Cowlishaw ing a game, but seen what was MCT IIEWS SERVICE there is nothobvious to ing that comeveryone but pels them to. They can clam up if Riese. Third comes the most important they choose. The same is true in Major League part. Make the referee accountable Baseball. immediately following the game. Ryan Howard's pursuit of 60 home Everyone else is. The 19-year-old runs was delayed during the weekwide receiver is. The 62-year-old end when umpire Larry Poncino ruled a double on what perhaps head coach is. A rational explanation for not giv- should have been a home run. This was much less clear than the ing Oklahoma the ball on the onside kick and for not overturning the calls in the OU game. A fan reaching pass interference call would have across the yellow line with a glove is done wonders to defuse a situation a nearly impossible call for an that grew so out of control as to have umpire standing 200 feet away.

But afterward Poncino issued a statement saying it was a home run. Good to get that apology, although the next day he said he never made that statement. It had been issued by a locker room attendant who said that Poncino had said, "The ball was over the fence, and that's it." Nice system of communications there. In last year's Super Bowl, a more thorough explanation of the strange calls-almost all of which happened to go against the Seahawks-would have been good to hear. Might not have played well in Seattle, but at least it would have attached some rationale to the calls. I wouldn't have minded hearing exactly what referee Tony Corrente thought on DeMarcus Ware's 15yard roughing-the-passer call when Mark Brunell actually stopped his throwing motion before losing the ball Sunday night Sept 17. Greater communication creates better understanding. It doesn't mean fans wouldn't disagree with the offending officials. But it's a better system than one that allows the authority to shrink from postgame accountability, only to become a victim of hate mail and death threats.

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Co111ets offense connects in victory Steve Bryson had the play of the game when he crossed up a Victor Valley defender as he used a move to get by Defense wins championships. That's and then fired a shot into the upper what coaches preach, but sometimes a inside corner of the net to give little offense can go a long way, too. Palomar the 2-1lead. The Palomar College men's soccer "That's the thing I see him doing team used a high-powered offensive every time." Hernandez said of Bryson. attack to beat visiting Victor Valley 3- "He needs to have confidence that he 1 on Sept. 15. Though the scoreboard can get the job done that way. That's didn't do the Comets justice, Palomar exactly what he does best; he has a took three times as many shots as its rocket of a shot." opponent as the team reeled off 15 After that, Palomar slammed the shots-on -goal. door on Victor Valley, not allowing a The Comets (2-4) started the game shot on goal for the rest of the game. with a goal by Francisco Felix Late in the game, the 1 in the 20th minute. After slip- VIKINGS Comets showed great teamping through the first line of COMETS work. J defense, Felix was taken "We are getting more condown by the last fident, although we defender, prompting need to practice on the referee to issue a shooting those 20-30 penalty kick. Seeming ~ ~vs.~ yard shots," Hernandez calm and composed, said. "We don't seem to Felix fired the ball have the confidence yet into the bottom left Wllo: Palomar versus San Bernadino to take those shots." Valley corner for the first In the 79th minute, score of the game. Felix placed a corner What: Non-conference game As the clock ticked kick that was crossed When: 4 p.m., Sept 26 toward the half, the into the box perfectly for Wllere: San Bernadino VaHey game slowed down At stake: In the final non-conference the Comet's midfielder considerably. Then in Thomas Ortiz, who road game of the season, the Comets the first half, the came out of nowhere to look to build on their recent strong Comets suffered a head the ball into the offensive output before the Pacific breakdown trying to net. It gave them a 3-1 clear the ball, as it Coast Conference season begins. lead. which was plenty Palomar defeated SBVC 5-0 in its only was intercepted by a considering Victor face-off of the season. Victor Valley forward, Valley had no answer who then kicked the for the Comets' stifling ball into the top right defense. corner of the net thus tying the game With conference games beginning at one. The goal took the Comets soon, the Palomar College men's socmorale down a notch considering it cer team is poised to contend for a was scored right before the half ended. title, and Hernandez is a firm believBut Palomar came out with more er that they can. intensity in the second half. "Last week we played Santa Ana, it "We needed to come out with a dif- was 2-1, but it gave us a lot of confiferent attitude, and that's just what dence," Hernandez said. "If we can we did," Hernandez said. play with Santa Ana, we can play Early in the second half, the Comets' with anybody." By Roy Alvarez

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Comet defenseman Dante Brooks clears the ball from the Victory Valley offense in a 3-1 win Sept. IS.

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The Palomar College women's soccer team and co-head coach Kim Cowan said they feel more confident even after coming up on the short end

of a 2-0 loss Sept. 13 to Santiago Canyon. The Comets fell to a team that is ranked fourth in the state, and still has not given up a goal to its opposition. "The motivation hasn't always been

there every game," Cowan said. "This Cowan said. "They were hungry for a is a big game to go into when your goal and it dropped in front of them, nervous, when you know the team has and they were going to do whatever not conceded a goal yet. They have they could to get it." won all their games, and they work Despite the losing effort, the Comets' very well together." still feel positive and confident about Palomar's defense remained heading into the rest of the season and strong going into the closing minutes conference games. of the first half, as the game remained The Comets (2-2-1) will soon begin scoreless until the final minute. its Pacific Coast Conference schedule against top ranked teams. Comets defender Heather Cody said the first goal given HAWKS 2 "We have to two more 0 really tough (non-conferup was due to a mental let COMETS down. ence) games, and then In the second half, league play starts and we play the two Santiago Canyon came out swinging and scored toughest teams our within the first two -.iiii:Ja-. ~ first two games," minutes of the half. ---~_;:J Cowan said. From there Palomar Comets' midfielder Wllo: Palomar versus San Diego failed to ignite any Felicia Velte said Mesa offense or regain despite the loss she What: Conference game momentum. believes the Comets Wilen: 3:15 p.m., Sept.ll are heading in the Toward the end of the Wllere: Palomar soccer field game Comets' goalkeepright direction as the At stake: In the first game of the er Kailyn Servis was Pacific Coast injured when a Conference season Pacific Coast Conference season, the Santiago Canyon begins. Comets will look to take advantage "We are going to defender slid into her with an eariy win. Palomar faced Mesa arm while Servis made train hard and work twice last season, coming away with a hard and use these a save. 1-1 tie and a 2-lloss. preseason games as "For the majority of practice and help us the first and second half they played pretty fairly, they are a win," Velte said. quick team, but unfortunately I was Cowan said she felt confident about really close to the player that drilled the future and the team's improveour keeper and she was aiming right ment despite getting shut out at home. "Well now we have something we can at her," Cody said. "You heard a snap, build on," Cowan said. "We have that's just plain dirty." Cowan also said she wasn't pleased proven to these girls that they can last for 40 minutes as a group with that with the foul. "Unfortunately she got hammered, intensity level very high against one of but that's the nature of the game," the top teams in the nation."

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Midfielder Tassiana Barros kicks the ball upfield in the middle of a 2-0 loss to Santiago Canyon Sept. 13.