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Hispanic Heritage celebrated by college

• Sehw11nenegger signs bill to 111ke elletl in ZDDB prohibiting motorists lrom holding tell phones while driving

By Robert Grimmick THE TELESCOPE

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Palomar student Janet Garcia talks on her phone in Lot 12 before driving.

By Brian Joseph MCT NEW SERVICE

Californians who want to talk on the phone while driving will have to invest in a hands-free headset or use speaker phones under a new law signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Sept. 15. The law, which will take effect in July 2008, prohibits motorists from hold-

ing a cell phone while driving. It establishes fines and requires motorists to use hands-free technology, such as Bluetooth or an earplug. The law is intended to cut down on traffic accidents. Hand-held cell phones contributed to six fatal accidents in the state last year, • SEE CELL

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Palomar College students were treated to free lunch and traditional Spanish music during an event held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 20 at the Student Center. Portraits of Hispanic labor activist Cesar Chavez were on display in addition to the music and food. Two enchiladas, rice, and beans were given at no cost to those with a student activity sticker. Anyone without a student activity sticker could purchase the lunch for $3. The food was provided by Aramark, and served by volunteers from the Associated Student Government. The ASG also provided money to purchase the food. Music was provided by Trio Los Clasicos, a four-man traditional Mexican band from Chula Vista. "It's fabulous that Palomar has the budget to do this type of thing for students," student Laura Smith said. • SEE HERITAGE, PACE 3

Judge speaks on new court system for Native Americans By Shahrazad Encinias THE TELESCOPE

The chief judge from the Intertribal Court System of California spoke about the new court system for Southern Californian Native Americans Sept. 21 in the Governing Board Room. Anthony Brandenburg, the newly appointed Chief Judge of the Intertribal Court System Southern California spoke in celebration of Indian Day. He was sworn in Aug. 27. The court system was started to help local tribes deal better with their legal cases. The American Indian Studies Department hosted the event. Several students and staff attended and it was Webcasted. Linda Locklear, professor of American Indian studies

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and sociology at Palomar, hosted the event. "I think this is a good opportunity to help the Native American community. I'm excited we have a good plan in place," Brandenburg said. He said the hurdle of the moment is getting tribes to know the court exists. Brandenburg is a former Superior Court Commissioner and Palomar Alumnus. He worked at Palomar for $245 a month while he waited for his G.I. bill during the Vietnam War. San Diego County has 19 federally recognized tribes Brandenburg said. He said 11 percent of San Diego County land belongs to Native Americans and that tribes that belong to the Intertribal Court

System must sign an Intertribal Governmental Agreement that allows them to utilize the tribal court and its services. "Empowerment through the effective administration of equal justice for all," is the slogan used by the Intertribal Court of Southern California. The Intertribal Court System of Southern California began during the summer of 2005. It handles all types of cases from Southern California's Native American Community. Court cases include civil dispute, housing, environmental issues, Indian Child Welfare Act, land use and trespass. It also offers free arbitration, free mediation, and a free lawyer referral • SEE JUDGE, PACE 9

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Anthony Brandenburg, newly appointed Chief Judge, talks about the new court system for Southern California Native Americans at the San Marcos campus on Sept. 21 in the governing board room.

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Palomar IN BRIEF

Comet Week events planned A 1960s-themed Comet Week celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 in the Student Center. Comet Week is an annual event at Palomar College, that is hosted by the Associated Student GDvernment This year the comet week committee members said the event will be different from previous years. Students will be interactive, not bystanders to the scheduled events, said Melanie Wallace, chairwoman of the organizing committee. "It won't be traditional, that's boring," Wallace said. "This year will be new, fun and entertaining." The ASG is currently organizing a tugof-war between faculty and administration and there will be live bands performing, Wallace said. College sports teams and clubs have been invited to participate during Comet Week. Wallace said students who come will not be disappointed.

Planetarium shows presented Od. 6 The Planetarium will present two shows Oct. 6 "The Sky Tonight" starts at 7 p.m. and takes the audience on a guided tour through San Diego's night sky, highlighting the prominent celestial objects. Mythology and constellation patterns will also be explained throughout the presentation.

The second show starts at 8:15 p.m. and is a feature program about black holes. Between the first and second show free access to the roof will be granted for telescope viewing. Public shows will be held at the Planetarium the first Friday of each month throughout the fall semester. Seating is limited and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for ticket purchase. Ticket prices for "The Sky Tonight" are $1 for students, $1 for children 12 and under and $2 for adults. Tickets for the feature program are $2 for students, $2 for children 12 and under and $3 for adults.

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Representatives from CSUSM will be available by appointment in the Transfer Center from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Call (760) 744-1150 ext. 2552 • Free Film Series

"The three burials of Melquiades Estrada," starring Tommy Lee Jones screens at 6:30 p.m. in P-32. Admission is free.

Performing Arts tickets online All Performing Arts tickets are now available for purchase from the Performing Arts Web site. Users of the site can select a seat in the Howard Brubeck Theatre and pay online. The tickets are delivered to their home. "It's going to really help connect with the community outside Palomar," Box Office Manager Heather Lowery said. The Web site's launch was delayed after a glitch was found in the security of the site during the summer of 2005. More patrons than originally anticipated have purchased their tickets online already. "It has been even more successful than we were hoping for," Mowery said. "We have kept it very simple." Mowery worked with computer programmer Robert Gordan and Performing Arts Coordinator Randy Hoffman to create the Web site. An outside contractor was hired as the designer. The Performing Arts Web site is www. palomar.edu/performingarts/index. htm

• Transfer information for Cal State San Marcos

• Campus Explorations

Kathy Grove of the Sociology Department hosts "is inequality bad for your health?" from 2 to 3 p.m. in ES-19. Admission is free.

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Representatives from UCSD will be available by appointment in the Transfer Center from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call(760) 744-1150 ext. 2552 • Planetarium Shows

Two shows are playing at the Planetarium at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Tickets for students are $1 per show.

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Palomar College's governing board has its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. in the governing board room. Meeting is open to the public. • Phi Theta Kappa honors satellite seminar

Dan Senor, former chief spokesperson for the U.S. coalition in Iraq speaks via satellite. Shown at 4:30 p.m. on the bottom floor of the library. • Free Film Series

"Antonia & Jane," a british film about two friends screens at 6:30 p.m. in P-32. Admission is free.

Faculty from the Child Development Department host "Children and Poverty" from 2 to 3 p.m. in ES-19. Admission is free.

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• Multilingual and multiethnic poetry festival

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Apoetry festival in different languages will be held in the Student Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Study Spanish Overseas

• Last day to drop classes

Ameeting about a 17-day trip to Mexico to learn Spanish during winter intersession is at 10 a.m. in F-10. Ameeting about a similar trip to Spain during May and June 2007 is at 1 p.m. in F-10.

The deadline to drop classes is 11 p.m. Students will receive a 'W' grade for any classes dropped.

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THE TILESCOPE • MONDAY, OCT. 2, 2006

New student leader wants to make chanCJes By Alma Hernandez THE TELESCOPE

Each spring, Palomar College students elect a student government president to sene a one-year term. In May, Curtis Van Engel was elected to sene as the Associated Student Government President - a position that also grants him a seat as student trustee on the district's governing board. Early this semester Van Engel sat down with The Telescope to talk about what he hopes to accomplish this year.

What do you hope to aclieve

during your term as president? ·

I wCilt to represent stndents

and change the new restrictions on advertising on campus. In the past you used to be able to post flyers all over Palomar to advertise, you can't do that anymore. For example, we have Comet Week coming up and we can only do a minimal amount of advertisements around the student union. We also use the sandwich board, but still that isn't nearly enough to reach students. If we could put signs up all over campus and take them down after the event, without causing any damage to the building, it would be great. More students would see the huge signs and say oh, that sounds like fun, and go.

is combat student apathy, they want students to care about what goes on on campus. Again, I think increasing advertisements will help.

Why should students care

about what the ASG does?

Because we represent them and

when it comes to faculty and all the committees on campus we go to, we are representing the students and they take what we say as the student's voice. If students don't care then they may not be getting accurately represented. When it comes to parking and things like that we don't have the larger say on what goes on, but they ask our opinion because it does weigh heavily on their mind what students think.

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What chqes can students expect to see this semester?

They can expect nice solid

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events like welcome back week and Comet celebration coming up. They can expect to see music and food. The ASG as a whole is trying to get the faculty to increase their participation at our events, and facilitate their participation along with hopefully more advertisements for these events.

order to change the rules on advertisements?

What do you ike most about

The ASG needs to go ~ a

committee procedure and once it is approved, take it to the governing board.

Does Palonw have areputatioo

of not being a social school?

SidJtly, there does seem to be

quite a bit of student apathy if you ask me. One thing I think every president wants to do

Palomar?

Definitely the professors.

Every class I have ever taken at Palomar I have stuck with because of the professors. The professors are so passionate of what they do and that shows and carries on to students. The student and professors interact and students learn· and actually want to be in class.

What don't you like about

Palomar?

That is a tough question. Wei,

the computer labs on campus always seem to be full, and that is a problem. Students who need to use a computer can't always do so on campus. It would be nice if we had more computers open to students.

Is there anything you think students should know?

Students should reaize that

when the next election comes, students have the ability to vote for the president and vice president of the ASG. They should use this opportunity for themselves to either run or vote. If students don't vote then they are not going to get a correct representation.

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I ~ came to Nomcr about five-and-a-half years ago not knowing what I was going to do. Then I started working toward an engineering degree, taking classes in water treatment. A year ago after I finished all the water treatment classes, I decided that water treatment in engineering is nice, but it's not what I really wanted to do. My passion is history, so that is what rm pursuing now.

ALYSSA DE&RIFF I THE TELESCOPE

Associated Student Government President Curtis Van Engel talks at an ASG meeting.

replaced. Proposition "M" will give us the funds to do that. It will give us the funds to construct a new and bigger library. Maybe most of us currently at Palomar won't benefit from it directly, but future generations will definitely benefit.

What wWd you say to people who oppose the measure?

What is yOtr staHl on

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Proposition "M," the college's $696 million bond measure?

I thilk it is good. We have avery

good campus and facilities has done a really good job on taking cate of a lot of the buildings here. Many of the buildings need to be renovated or they need to be

I wcUd 3SSIII1e that people want the younger generations to have all the opportunity they can possibly have. One way we can assure this is assuring that they have the ability to pursue an education.

What wl the ASG do to get the

word out to students about Proposition "M?"

We are g~ to be settilg up a table to register students to vote, and we will be using that opportunity to talk to people about Proposition "M." It is important because that most students don't vote is common knowledge. Proposition "M" really benefits the students and I think, first off if you are old enough to vote you should vote and if you care about your education and you care about Palomar then you should vote yes on Proposition "M."

• HERITAGE: Event held to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and Independence days CONTINUED F~OM PAGE 1 Student Terence Lips got up and danced, doing a makeshift rendition of the Mexican hat dance. "I don't know what I'm doing, but I'm doing it," Lips said. Multicultural Studies Department Chairman John Valdez spoke at the event about the contributions of Cesar Chavez to the labor movement, and praised his non-violent methods. Valdez said Chavez was "one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century". Valdez told the story of when Chavez came to Palomar in the late 1970s, a time when he was still a very controversial political figure. Valdez said he and a friend helped organize the visit, but were advised to keep the affair as low profile as pos-

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sible. Valdez said they were greeted with pro-Chavez demonstrators lined along the entrance to the college and that the Student Center was completely filled for Chavez' speech. Valdez said he later hosted Chavez for dinner at his home and that he had to borrow $20 from his students in order to buy cheese and crackers. He said everything else he could think of was being boycotted by Chavez's group. "It's wonderful for ASG to provide this outlet. This is everybody's heritage because

we're all part of America." Valdez said. Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept.15 and lasts until Oct. 5. Seven Latin American countries have independence days between the Sept. 15 and Sept. 17, among them Mexico, Costa Rica and Honduras. The Hispanic observance of Heritage Month in the United States began as a week long event in 1968, and was expanded to a month in 1988. It is held in honor of nearly 40 million Americans who identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino.

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John Valdez, Multicultural Studies Deparbnent Chainnan, talks about Cesar Chavez's contributions to the labor movement during a Hispanic Heritage celebration on Sept 20.

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Records release.d in June revealed that the Department of Defense monitored the e-mail of student groups at several colleges that coordinated protests against the Iraq war, according to a report in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The surveillance was conducted after the department received tips through Talon, a system that allows civilians and members of the military to report suspected terrorist activity, and confirmed that the events planned by the students might in fact pose a threat to security. Following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, private citizens have been asked to lessen their expectations of privacy in exchange for increased feelings of security. The most notable controversies have been fought over warrantless wiretapping programs and the continuation of the Patriot Act. Many people are willing to give an inch in the way of constitutional . rights if it leads to the actual prevention of an attack or feeling safer walking down a city street. But when the government starts equating liberalleaning college students with suspected terrorists, the line becomes blurred as to whether domestic spying is in the interest of the public or the politicians. Domestic spying as a means of political advantage is nothing new.

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Monday, Oct. 2, 2006

Volume 60, No. 5

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President Nixon kept an infamous "enemies list" of figures who were openly against the Vietnam War or his administration. The purpose of the list, according to a well-known memo from Nixon aide John Dean, was to look into ways of using "the available federal machinery to screw our political enemies." The Bush administration is not gunning for vocal critics, and even if there were a personal enemies list, it's extremely unlikely that a lowly student protestor would ever end up on it and receive an unfortunate tax audit. However, the prospect of landing in a database meant to stop terrorists and having your private communications monitored as part of an investigation you're not even aware of is similarly unpleasant. . The surveillance of protesters' emails calls to mind another Nixon scheme: the Houston Plan. ije wanted to suppress anti-war dissenters by gaining information through covert means like wiretapping, mail interception and burglary. Apparently, the government currently relies on surreptitious wiretapping and e-mail surveillance as part of investigations into terror suspects. Hopefully, it will take a lesson from history and stop short of authorizing breaking and entering as a legitimate intelligence-gathering method. Of course circumstances are different. Nixon was merely out for political enemies, and the Department of

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. Defense and . the National Security Agency are out to stop terrorists. The problem is that stepping on the rights of suspected terrorists opens the door to also stepping on those of mere protesters of the Bush administration's policies who are somehow caught in the mix. The Chronicle of Higher Education included in its report an excerpt from one of the student e-mails under surveillance by the Department of Defense. A protest organizer at the State University of New York-Albany called for his fellow students to deliver a petition to the administration, participate in a drum circle at a rally and ride their bikes to demonstrate "solidarity with Earth Day." That doesn't exactly sound hostile or threatening. A Pentagon spokesman told the online magazine Inside Higher Ed, "There are intelligence analysts out there who make the judgments based on years of experience on whether or not they need to proceed with a threat as verified or not verified." The Department of Defense receives and investigates civilian tips about suspicious activities, but it doesn't :r:eveal any criteria for deciding whether the tip is credible. It's hard to say what could land you on a watch list. Student protest organizers are being investigated as criminals for doing the most American .thing they can do: exercising their First Amendment rights.

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California's bold move to slash its greenhouse-gas emissions is the right move at the right time and it has occurred, it must be said, under the right governor. Despite persistent dissent from a handful of self-serving or self-deluded "skeptics," American public opinion has moved from ambivalence about the actuality of global warming to a solid acceptance of its threats. Now the focus is on what can be done. It's a daunting question to which California is about to provide practical and probably inspiring answers. Combustion-driven warming of the world's climate is a problem whose scope is, well, global. · But the solutions ultimately will be aggregations of local actions, whether or not directed from a national capital or designed in keeping with an international protocol. So it is a noble thing for a small town's council to commit itself to reducing carbon emissions. It is both noble and a substantive step when undertaken by California, whose economy is often ranked as larger than those of all but five of the world's nations. Cutting the state's carbon dioxide output back to 1990 levels by the year 2020 will be a huge undertaking, but also a potentially profitable one. Researchers at Berkeley have predicted net gains of $74 bil-. lion in economic value and 89,000 additional jobs, mostly from new technologies that conserve energy or produce it from clean sources. Some California manufacturers and utilities accuse their legislature and governor of embracing competitive disadvantage, but plenty of businesspeople make the more persuasive case that California is poised once again to lead the nation to a greener, wealthier, healthier future. This would be true even if the governor in question were, say, Gray Davis. But because it is Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is known to all as a Republican, pro-business, small-government, Hummer-collecting guy, the naysayers will have a much harder time dissing this initiative as so much tree-hugging flakiness from the Left Coast.

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THE TELESCOPE • MONDAY, OCT. 2, 2006

Wiccans shouldn't hide a valid relition By Stephanie Tombrinck THE TELESCOPE

Witch - the one name I was afraid to be called in high school - is a label I am now proud of. Misconceptions surrounding the pagan community have been growing since the Salem Witch Trials - it's time to burn those archaic views and act civilized. On the weekend of Sept. 16, I attended two Wiccan events, the fourth annual Pagan Pride Day and a holistic living expo. Both events opened my eyes to how fast the Wiccan community is growing. I felt like I could be myself without worrying about a · skeptic finding out my beliefs. When I was in high school I was afraid to be known as a pagan. Growing up 1 in Valley Center, I did not have a good high school environment to develop my religious beliefs. My school was ~ very closed-minded . about religion, most people were Christian or not open to the idea of a "witch" or worshiper," "Satan pagans were 0 known. Many Wiccans worry about people discovering their religious beliefs because there is a that prejudice haunts the word "pagan." They are scared to lose their jobs, their significant others, or have their parents disapprove of the practice. All Wiccans face one of these challenges to their beliefs, and they should not have to. Wiccan ideals are not so different from many other religions. The reason many witches live in the

shadows is because of radical ideas, which can be found in every religion. Mormons practice polygamy, Christians and Muslims kill in the name of God, but those radical ideas do not define those religions. Wicca has been defined by radical ideas and misconceptions, such as animal sacrifices, Satan worship and hexing. Each misconception has been developed through?)

movies and the lack of understanding by other faiths. As with other religions, there is some truth to the misconceptions. Some people who claim to be Wiccan, worship Satan or practice animal sacrifice. The pagan community does not

these practices and radical practices only feed the misconceptions. Wiccans do not believe in Satan or harming other beings. Hexing and animal sacrifices harm other living beings and goes against the belief that all life is sacred. As a whole, the Wiccan community believes in the god and goddess. Through these deities, pagans worship the earth, the elements

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and spiritual growth. Witches give thanks to the deities through prayer, and they strive for inner peace through meditation. A friend who has practiced Wicca for 17 years described how Wicca is another path up the spiritual mountain, and no matter what religion a person is, we all reach the top where the "All" embraces us. I have been a practicing Wiccan for almost five years and I am not pretending to be an expert. However, from my observations, the Wiccan community should not be forced to hide. America claims to be a place of acceptance, both ethnic and religious. However, Wicca is not accepted in most social circles. Coming to Palomar College as a freshman, I assumed my pagan beliefs would not be accepted. After two semesters, I felt comfortable enough to tell one person and I learned that my ) paranoia was unwarranted. After seven semesters at Palomar, many of my friends now know of my beliefs and are acceptthough they may practice a dif~ ferent faith. Y One practice in Wicca that should be taught to every person, no matter what religion, is acceptance. Do not force a religion on others just because they have different beliefs. Accept that ~ whatever being is /~___.~ watching over us, every person deserves the respect of his or her peers and no one should live in shame.

Universities perfonning poorly due to changing priorities • Universities tountrywide h•ve moved their lotus from •e•demi• to prolit•bility By Silvio Laccetti MCT NEWS SERVICE

Millions of college students are now returning to school. U.S. News & World Report has just released its latest, muchheralded ranking of America's best colleges. Amid all this activity and fanfare, we might ask how our system of higher education is faring. The system is failing, according to a less-heralded study conducted by the American Institutes for Research earlier this year. Its survey of college literacy indicates that most college students can't perform an array of "common but complex" assignments: like balancing a checkbook, understanding simple charts or comprehending this article. Only 38 percent can do the latter. Leaders in all areas of society must ask why. I ask why such dubious performers are in fouryear colleges to begin with. What kinds of institutions have

colleges become and what is which, though necessary, may their proper place in a pres- not be profitable in an economic sure-packed 21st century that or public relations sense. seems to require higher educaFor the big colleges, especialtion of all Americans? ly the NCAA category, the In the last 60 years, colleges intrusion of pre-professional have taken on a multiplicity of sports dovetails well with the purposes and meanings, most of economic model of college as a which are not central to the his- big business. For example, the toric function of the college as Bowl Championship Series footan educational institution. ball games produce $150 milFirst and foremost, college lion in revenue for participating has become a big business, as teams and conferences. TV revhave most other aspects of edu- enues are enormous. Cable and cation and training. There are TV network sports programs 18 million college students. are ubiquitous. Big name They are customers, or con- coaches are usually the highest sumers of educational services. paid employees on campus. Program offerings are profit The money, hype and lure of centers. The all-important big-time athletics send the appropriate "market share" is wrong message to our society sought by clever public rela- and to the world community as tions campaigns to what college is and through the all about. In parpurportedly unbi- ''... tolllfl h•s b«o1111 ticular, the teleased annual rank- • big busintss, •s vised world of ing surveys. h•r~ most oth11 sports-crazed fans Every college ties in with what wants to top out •sp«ts ollllue•tion is perhaps the 11 its own targeted •nd 1111ining. most insidious market share of function of concolstudents. If, durtemporary ing their stay, students are edu- leges: the extension of adolescationally short-changed, who cent dependence in millions of cares? We know they can't bal- young people. The public should ance their checkbooks anyway! never underestimate the role of The big business culture in parties, drinking bouts or education can inhibit academics spring break hijinks as porand can debilitate programs, trayed in the print, media,

movies, TV and beer commer- the United States has done so well in the world politically and cials. For far too many individuals, economically, given the dismal college has become an adven- findings of the survey. The only ture in hedonism. In this mode explanation for this must lie in of operation, college keeps our those students in various colyouth occupied leges, not just and out of the "... only•boutiB psn1nt the elite institutions, who economy, which has no place for of 1Ndy-to-g111dullll possess the them anyway. stud1nts e•n 'pltlo1111 mandatory creFor a growing eomp/1x "'sks'•.. 11 ative, analytinumber, adolescal and critical reasoning cence continues even after college graduation skills. These students must be with the post-baccalaureate in college where such skills are developed, expanded and migration home. The most important new refined, or the U.S. fails utterly. For America to continue its social function colleges have acquired in the post-World War world leadership, colleges must II period has been career prepa- first and foremost be about ration. Go to college so that you learning. Students must develcan get a good job. Of course, op their creative powers, which preparation for a productive life foster new ideas and technolohas long been an aim of higher gies. education, but the narrowing Students should cultivate vocationalism and economic analytical abilities in order to imperative of it all is something understand complex issues; and more recent. The globalizing, they should know how to apply high-tech service economy critical reasoning to the various demands post-secondary train- problems of our age. We must ing. The American Institutes seek to increase the required for Research survey suggests number of potentially talented that only about 38 percent of students drawn from every ready-to-graduate students can class and sector of society. But to accomplish any funda"perform complex tasks" across the board. Thirty-eight percent mental change, we must first be is a failing grade. able to read the handwriting on What is impressive is that the wall.

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Artists and art lovers alike were given the chance to celebrate many types of art at the fourth annual ArtSplash Festival on Sept. 23-24 in Carlsbad. ArtSplash is a free, non-profit, family event that benefits and promotes arts within the community. Local businesses and organizations worked together to create the festival. ArtSplash showcased many beautiful as well as mind-blowing pieces of artwork. The event was centered on the centuries-old, European tradition of chalk art street painting. The brightly colored displays lined Armada Drive, giving spectators a feast for their eyes. "Some of these artists are so talented. It really looks like these drawings are jumping out at you," said spectator Jason Norris. There were also many other types of art including sculptures made of sand, stone, bronze and clay. One of the booths showcased an artist named Wan who makes stunning flowers out of special Japanese clay. "I shape and hand paint them myself and it usually takes about one to two days to complete a single flower," Wan said. She mainly focuses on orchids, but there were other types of flowers on display. Wan's sculptures look completely lifelike, and the Winston oil paints she uses makes them feel soft; like a real flower. The sculptures can be purchased for $60 to $90. ArtSplash also highlighted graffiti art, fine art, surfboard art, rock stacking and photography. Another fascinating exhibit was by 3-D digital photographer Barry Rothstein.

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Several participants create chalk art at the ArtSplash 2005. Other activities took place during this year's festival Sept. 23 through Sept. 24. Rothstein's photographs were brought ArtSplash also showcased three jew- Temple and "Lady Dottie and the to life by 3-D glasses . Most of the pho- elry exhibits. Diamonds" performed Sept. 23. tos were of scenery and outdoor enviSome of the pendants were made of ArtSplash presented the Fern Street ronments. But he also had other amus- hand-blown glass with silver or gold Circus and Caribbean steel drum music ing 3-D photos of dogs, teacups and leaf on the inside. on Sept 24. There were also dancers even guacamole. There were also many activities for from La Costa Canyon and Carlsbad "What I do is I take two pictures, but kids at ArtSplash. Some of the events High School's dance teams as well as from two different perspectives - and included face painting, balloon animals, jugglers and other street performers. then I use Photoshop to bring them Lego building. Kids even had the ArtSplash provided snacks and bevtogether," Rothstein said. chance to chalk their own square. erages, too. With the purchase of a "The key is you have to take the picThe festival also featured many excit- ticket on Sept. 23 visitors were able to tures at exactly the right angle, or else ing performers. The "Shokenji Taiko" get "A Taste of Carlsbad" and sample they won't match up." drummers from the Vista Buddhist great dishes from 32 local restaurants.

Professor strums an odd note at Concert Hour By Nicole Callas THE TELESCOPE

Lights dimmed to focus on Palomar professor's solo guitar experimentation of jarring chord combinations and audience's bewildered reaction. Collin McAllister was featured in Palomar's Concert Hour Thursday, Sept. 21, to perform a unique style that he described as contemporary classical. This Palomar professor of five years stirred traditional beliefs of what classical guitar is known as. Some, who were previous students of his, appreciated his fresh style. Other students sat confused, waiting for a signature to prove their attendance to receive credit in music class. "I'm not really accustomed to it, and it was interesting to experience," said music student Niccolas Badagliacco. McAllister's unique style was arranged early this year with Electronic Music Composition Lab professor, Madelyn Byrne. Their collaboration created a moody piece with versatility that McAllister spoke highly of. McAllister's first piece, "Guitar Music" by Sergio Cervetti, was meditative. It had overlapping, repetitive

notes that made some students sleepy. Two of his compositions were transcriptions from the late 1300s he arranged for the guitar. Such songs that McAllister arranged were difficult and required much attention to detail. They are specified for voice, and guitars were not invented in this time period. In one composition, "Dream Tableaux", Byrne played the electronic background music while McAllister played the solo with difficult timing. McAllister raised students' eyebrows when he performed this piece. Through transitions, he would drag his hand hard on the face of the guitar to create an unusual sound. Experienced mus1c1ans believed his style revealed experience in traditional music that has allowed him to stretch the limits. Guitar player and student, Patrick Wheyl said, "It was different than most guitar I have heard; it was weird." "Tellur," by Tristan Murail, was the last piece performed and the most outrageous. "I'm really enthusiastic about this piece; you can almost rock out to it," McAllister said. "It will really freak you

out." This song was only practiced twice, in Germany and U.S., before it was performed at Palomar. McAllister previously performed in Mexico, Germany and throughout the U.S. where he gathered much of his inspiration. Recently, he has performed in the "Monday Evening Concerts in Los Angeles" and the "California Center for the Arts," in Escondido. He extended his teaching by publishing the two books "The Vanguard Guitar" and Century "Fourteenth Counterpoint." McAllister finished his studies in 2004 at University of California, San Diego where he earned his doctorate degree. He is currently a professor of music and director of the Palomar's guitar curriculum. One future performance of his is "California Center for the Arts," Escondido. Next week, Concert Hour present "Border will Crossings" with Clarinetist Dr. Marian Liebowitz and pianist Richard Thompson. This performance will begin Thursday, Sept. 28, at 12:30 p.m. in room D-10. For more information on Fall Concert Hour, visit www. palomarperforms .com.

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Fiasco coasts to the top with album you got your good and your bad, you got your food and your liquor." "Kick, Push," the popular single that was leaked months before the album was released, is not only an ode to the skill of skateboarding, but is a musical gem from producer Soundtrack. The

need a few more half-naked women up in the pool." iE Lyrically, Fiasco is both vivid a (OUT OF fiVE STARS) and skillful, as shown in the "' paramount track "Hurt Me Soul." By John Scafetta He opens with the critical line THE TELESCOPE "I used to hate hip-hop, yep, Many have knighted Lupe Fiasco as because of the the "Savior" of hip hop, with the ability 11 women degradThl world 11nd ererything in it1111 mixed ed" and then to resurrect and revive a form of art that is laced with unintelligent, dense up of two things; you got your good 11nd clarifies he performers. With skateboard in one was persuadhand and mic in the other, he portrays your blld, you got your food 11nd your ed by Too the opposite image of everything the liquor. II Short's wit. industry has turned into. He later - Lupe Fiasco His debut album "Lupe Fiasco's Food MUSICIAN questions & Liquor," released Sept. 19, was one of Jay- Z the most anticipated albums in the hip and his hop community for the past year. Built thumping snare and strong display of "Never prayed to up by the excitement of his "Fahrenheit horns and strings complements Fiasco's God, I pray to Gotti" 1/15" mix tapes, "Lupe Fiasco's Food & unique lyricism, an idea that succeeded philosophy, only to Liquor" was prematurely leaked, which on fellow Chicagoan Kanye West's become a born again fan \ forced label-mate Atlantic to push the "Late Registration." However, Fiasco after his 30th viewing of fails by making a sequel "Kick Push II." J ay-Z's album back. "Streets Is Fiasco's motive is quite simple. His The horn driven "Just Might Be O.K," Watching." lyrics genuinely speak the truth and is Fiasco's first eye-opener, chronicling "Food & Liquor" displays are socially conscious. His delivery, his road to stardom. Fiasco splits a col- how balanced Fiasco truly though laid-back, gives him the ability lection of images with creative word- is. Whether it's under the to spin metaphors into vivid and play and a voice that is both contained strength of story-telling with the Kanye West prodescriptive narrative stories. Fueled by and incisive. The second radio single is "I duced "The Cool," or the his Muslim faith, Fiasco rarely swears Gotcha." ability to tackle complicated and sways from F i as co subjects with standout the monotonous topics that flood ''His dllirery, though l11id-blltk, gives him the proves "American Terrorist," Fiasco he's at rejects ignorant lyricism the radio waves. 11bility to spin m1111phors into ririd 11nd With the guidh i s while feeding off an addic11 ance of hip hop destriptire n11rt111ire stories. greatest tive soulful vibe. The only downfall to this legend and Def when he's live- debut is in the production, Jam President, l i e r , which sometimes falters as Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter (executive sharing seen in the sequel to his producer), Fiasco has built a solid foun- his motto with the chorus line "You biggest hit to date "Kick Push dation of originality with precise lyri- want the realness, well I gotcha," over II" and the surprisingly weak duet with Jay-Z "Pressure." cism and clever storylines. one of the The album begins with "Intro," a more finer tracks the Neptunes have Though with " Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor," Fiasco shows smooth-spoken word performance that produced in years. switches over to a violin-driven beat On "Daydreamin'" the soulful Jill that guns, drugs and violence and opens the door for Fiasco's Scott provides a captivating chorus, as aren't needed to make a clasentrance. He immediately hits us with Fiasco blindsides us with hidden mes- sic album. Instead he gives COURTESY PHOTO a deeper meaning behind the album's sages, along with mocking his hip hop us a dish full of narratives subtle title with "The world and every- peers with the line, "Now come on that are washed down with The cover art for Lupe Fiasco's new album called, "Food & thing in it are mixed up of two things; everybody, let's make cocaine cool. We some satisfying originality. Liquor," which was relased on Sept. 19. J: Ill

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It's been more than a little breathtaking, watching You'fube gain heat, light and speed as it streaks across the Internet. By making it easy for people to upload their own videos and search and play others', the site has unleashed demand that nobody else quite understood existed. Before You'fube, short films were mostly the province of French animators gunning for one of the lesser Oscars whose awarding time most folks use for a snack break. Now, some 100 million videos per day are viewed there, You'fube says, none of them more than 10 minutes long. They encompass everything from LonelyGirl15's recently famous fake musings about teenage life to legitimate amateur video to copyrighted clips from "The Daily Show" that their owner, Comedy Central, treats, so far, with a don't-ask-don't-sue policy. Increasingly, though, there have been suggestions that some might sue, which is why You'fube's content-sharing deal with giant Warner Music Group, announced this week, is so potentially important. If the cloud of copyright issues is removed, You'fube will have a

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heading for a Napster-like fall. But regardless of its critics' track records, You'fube has been paying attention. It made a deal with NBC back in June that allowed it to host NBC promotional clips and solicited homemade promos for NBC's "The Office." A number of those, quite polished and quite funny, showed on the broadcast network over the summer. When you take into account NBC's moderate shift in stance, and, for instance, Comedy Central's wink-and-a-nod at the proliferation of "Daily Show" and "Colbert Report" clips that users upload, you understand that many copyright holders seem to be deciding that the promotional value of You'fube appearances is more valuable than any revenue that might be gained by forcing users to the holders' own Web sites. But others aren't so sanguine. Last week, Doug Morris, CEO of the giant Universal Music Group, was speaking ofYou'fube and the less -copyright-dependent MySpace when he said, "These new businesses are copyright infringers and owe us tens of millions of dollars." Not only are Universal artists' music videos on the site, but popular songs are background music in thousands upon thousands of

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Get a leg up on the latest fall look By Bonnie Bing MCT CAMPUS

This time around, leggings are an important layering piece for the new fall season. If you ever doubted that fashion trends repeat themselves, think again. More proof: Leggings. Yes, leggings, just like the ones you wore a decade and a half ago, are back in a big way. When the fall 2006 collections were paraded down the runway last February, one designer after another put leggings on their willowy models. After a week of shows, fashion writers observed the many times they had jotted "leggings" in the margins of the run-of-show sheets. Designers paired leggings with ballet flats, ankle boots, tall boots and, yes, high heels. It's true when you first see a trend, even if it's a return appearance, you might say, "Nope, that won't happen." But as with many trends, as you see leggings more and more - which, by the way, you will - opinions can move from "no way" to "well, sometimes it works," to "maybe I want some" to "I want that look." First, remember that you should wear leggings for fall as a layering piece. Watch for them with oversized sweaters, knit dresses, empire-waist tops, wrap dresses , short skirts and extra-long shirts. "I started wearing tights last January when I went on a cruise in Mexico," said Alyssa Collins, a 21-year-old who works in the shoe department at Dillard's Towne East in Wichita, Kan. "People sort of looked at me funny, like 'What is she wearing?' Now I'm seeing leggings everywhere, and they'll really catch on this winter," she said. Local retailers have tights and leggings in, or are expecting shipments soon. "I think they add a little flair to anyone's layering for fall, and leggings can work for any body type as long as you wear it with the right top," said Genevieve Gordon of Brick's in Wichita.

The basic black legging will be the favorite, but some have ruche or lace on the hem. Some have a pattern, and others have a bit of embellishment, such as embroidery on the side. Colors other than black include brown, gray and camel, but shoppers also can find colors such as burgundy and navy. Lengths vary from just below the knee to the ankle length, with mid-calf length being the most popular.

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Two Palomar alumni start video business By Colleen Paroli THE TELESCOPE

Two Palomar alumni, who graduated from Palomar College's Radio and Television Program, have started their own video business called San Diego Digital Imagery. Peter Stoll and Christin Fisher met while taking cinema and RTV classes at Palomar. "One of my favorite hobbies was playing video games and hanging out with my nerdy friends," Stoll said. He said he initially planned to major in computer programming because that was where the money was, but after taking a few programming classes he decided he did not enjoy it. Stoll switched majors and decided to take RTV and cinema classes where he met Fisher. "The RTV class is a hands-on class. The class teaches you how to handle video equipment," Stoll said. He and Fisher used their skills to start their own company. "The San Diego Digital Imagery business start was easy," Stoll said. Stoll and Fisher bought a business license and set up their

equipment at home where they have computers and video equipment. They then put up poster advertisements at the Student Center. Most of their clients are from Palomar College and they said they plan to expand their advertising this year. SDDI produces professional videos for graduations, obituaries, birthdays, dedications, sport games, anniversaries and mitzvahs. They have made music videos, documentaries, commercials and promos. They use a high quality 3-chip digital camera. They also produCe photos onto DVDs. "Wedding videos are the most popular and usually take about six hours to video," Stoll said. "You video the wedding and then wait for the reception with the toasts, etcetera. That can go on for hours." For both of them to edit the footage takes from seven to 10 hours. "An obituary event is a photo slideshow of the person's life shown at a wake and kept as a keepsake by the family," Stoll said. Stoll's first documentary was

homework for his RTV class at Palomar. Stoll and his classmates filmed a documentary for the Long Board Surfing Club at Oceanside beach. The annual international event lasted three days. The film was based on a Hawaiian surfer. Recently, Stoll produced his first short drama called "Deception." It is a story about a girl coming of age. Stoll is from New York where his mom taught theatre at a high school. His mom has an appreciation of action films, which influenced Stoll, though he prefers what he calls "people movies" that are based on life. His favorite movie producers include Jerry Bruckheimer who produced "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Quentin Tarantino who produced "Pulp Fiction." Stoll has already learned from his business experience. "Expect a lot of hard work and make good connections, have people like you," he said. "In this field you go from job to job and you run into some of the same people. Don't burn any bridges in this business."

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eignty of the Native American communities. Native American and Palomar student, Angelina Trujillo, said she is interested in the way the tribes will now begin to solve the problems within. "You have to live in the reservation to understand Ws another world," Trujillo said. The tribes now don't have to go through state courts to resplve their issues. Everything will be inter-tribal. The judge will travel from reservation to reservation listening to assigned cases . Rulings are based on individual tribal law, customs and historical precedent. The Administration Office of the Intertribal Court of Southern California is located in 365 W. 2nd Ave., Suite 215, Escondido, Ca 92025. For more · information call the Administration Office at (760) 739-1470.

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. Palomar College's wrestling team lost the first bout against Moorpark Sept. 22, but it was the only bout they lost all night. The Comets beat the Raiders 38-3 in their seventh match of the season, moving them to 5-2 overall. "I think we just came together as a team," said head coach Byron Campbell. "I thought the overall performance was good. We look like we're in shape." Palomar's Brian Gonzalez lost to Moorpark's Paul Medina in the 125 pound class, but it was all wins for Palomar for the rest of the night, including two pins and one tied match going into overtime. After two takedowns by Palomar and two escapes by Moorpark in the 157 pound class, Palomar's Stuart JOHI &ILL I THE TELESCOPE Cole took down Moorpark's Adrian Patrone a third time, eventually Comet Ethan Hal (top}l defeated Moorpark's Vlad Kochev 13-12 in overtime Sept. 22 at the Dome. pinning him with 12 seconds points, earning extra team points for utes, 38 seconds. remaining in the first period. The 141 pound bout was tied at 12 the Comets. "I came in with a quick pin, but Ron Blair beat David Prado 11-2 even though it might be a good per- at the end of the final period. Ethan Hall beat in the 133 pound class and Caleb formance to some, there are still Palomar's things I need to work on," Cole said. Moorpark's Vlad Kochev in a brief Smith beat Eric Gonzalez 11-2 in the 174 pound class. In the 197 pound class, Palomar's overtime for a final score of 13-12. "It was surprising," Smith said. "I Two Comet wrestlers beat their Kellen Desmond pinned Moorpark's Tod Molesworth after three min- opponents by more than eight was just wrestling. I was just plan-

sports CALENDAR

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• Women's Soccer MI. SAC at Palomar3p.m.

10/6

• Women's Soccer Palomar at Cuyamaca- 3:15 p.m. • Women's Volleyball Palomar at San Diego City - 6 p.m. • Men's and Women's Water Polo San Diego Miramar at PalomarWomen at3 p.m., Men at 4:15 • Women's Water Polo Ventura Tournament- All Day • Men's Water Polo Citrus Tournament- All Day • Women's Volleyball Palomar at San Diego Mesa - 6 p.m. • Women's Soccer Palomar at MiraCoasta- 3:15p.m.

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• Cross Country UCSD Invitational at UCSD -All Day • Men's Soccer Rio Hondo at Palomar - 11 a.m. •Wrestling Santa Ana Tournament -All Day

• Men's Soccer Cuyamaca at Palomar-3:15p.m. • Women's Soccer Palomar at Imperial Valley 3:15p.m. • Women's Volleyball Palomar at Imperial Valley - 5 p.m. • Men's Water Polo Palomar at San Diego Mesa 4:15p.m.

ning on wrestling hard." Moorpark didn't have a wrestler for the 285 pound bout and forfeited six points to Palomar's Matt Klimek. "I think we did very well," Cole said. "There's nd team that you can underestimate in college." Smith shared his teammate's view of the Comet's performance. "Overall we did great as a team," Smith said after the meet. "We're in shape and just came out on top. We were blessed today." -Jason Dunn

MEN'S WATER POLO At San Diego Mesa, the Comets (7-3) won three of four games in the "South of the Border" tournament Sept. 22-23. Sept. 22 saw the Comets fall in defeat to Grossmont 10-7. Kraig Lofstedt scored four goals and Brandon Lovelace added two. In its other match of the day, Palomar came from behind to beat Chaffey 10-8. Lovelace garnered four goals and Drew McCracken added two. On Sept. 23, Palomar ran over · Santa Ana 14-7 behind Loelace's five goals, and Sean Moser's three goals. In the final match, the Comets finally fell to Ventura 20-10 despite four goals from Lofstedt.

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• Men's Soccer Palomar at Imperial Valley - 1 p.m. • Women's Soccer Southwestern at Palomar- 3:15 p.m. • Cross Country Mt. San Antonio Invitational- All Day • Women's Water Polo Citrus Tournament- All Day

• Football Riverside at Palomar- 5 p.m. •Wrestling West Valley Tournament- All Day

Media continues to do what they do best: overreact By DaYid Whitley MCT HEWS SERVICE

If you are reading this, Barry Bonds must be headed for jail and two San Francisco Chronicle reporters are not. If it's the other way around, you couldn't be reading this because there would be no newspaper. Journalism would be dead. The Constitution would be on fire. We all might as well move to North Korea. I hate be crude, but sometimes you have to fight hyperbole with hyperbole. And in this case, many in the media have completely forgotten there are two sides to every story. The obvious one here is that the reporters who exposed BALCO crimes face more jail time than the characters who committed them. The journalism community, ever hip to irony, has pounced. Critics say if Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada are forced to reveal grand jury sources, you1l never read another investigative story. They've turned it into a Bush bash, proclaiming George W. a hypocrite. First he praises the reporters for helping uncover baseball's steroid shame. Now he's doing nothing to help them. My heart is with the critics. My head says they are oversimplifying and overreacting, something media excels at these days. First off, this is hardly about Bush. He may have loved Game of

Shadows, but he's also sworn to uphold the nation's laws. Like it or not, the reporters have not obeyed the law. That basic fact has been lost in the high-minded criticism. You know we've reached rhetorical overload when sports writers are quoting Thomas Jefferson. "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." Sounds good, but there have always been First Amendment limits. Justices said the need to protect sources is sometimes superseded by the need to protect the judicial process. Grand jury testimony is kept secret for a lot of good reasons, like protecting the innocent and encouraging people to speak freely. If you want a threat to society, get rid of those. Everybody knows a free press is vital to a democracy, and confidential sources are vital to a free press. But this concerns only grand jury testimony, not a tipster calling from a pay phone or Mark Felt whispering to Bob Woodward in a parking garage. In the past 34 years, we've had Watergate, Iran-Contra, Monica-gate and countless other stories fueled by confidential sources. The New York Times just used them to break a story claiming terrorism is getting worse. Watchdog journalism will hardly die if the BALCO reporters

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The investigative reporters who broke the steriod story on Barry Bonds were sentenced to jail.

are thrown in jail. I hope it never comes to that. Williams and Fainaru-Wada were just doing their jobs. But so was the judge who sentenced them to 18 months in jail. There's obviously something wrong with the system that doesn't take overriding public interest into account. Both sides agree the solution is a shield law working its way through Congress. It would grant qualified protection to reporters using confidential sources in federal cases. If the Justice Department torpedoes that, Bush bash all you want.

Until then, a little less doomsday chatter would be nice. The Chronicle reporters knew the risks when they made a promise they have to keep. Setting that vow aside, it would be easy to avoid jail. Just tell the judge who fed them the information. It would be grand jury testimony. So why wouldn't they talk? In theory, everything would be secret. In reality, it might appear in the next day's paper. Critics are so caught up in their indignant storm they probably can't see the irony.

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Growing pains continue for Comets By Nicole Henson

what, but we can't finish." Hernandez said the Comets are expeThe Palomar College men's soccer riencing growing pains and need to team tied Chaffey 1-1 Sept. 20 in a non- continue to develop their team identity. "There are a lot of young players, conference matchup. The Comets retained control of the just transferring from high school. ball the majority of the game, but they They know they need to take it to that failed to capitalize on numerous scor- next step, but they don't always know how to," Hernandez added. ing opportunities. Following a bobbled ball in the Early in the game, head coach Carlos Hernandez encouraged his players to penalty area, the Panthers tied the "Make something happen" and "Keep it game on a Tim Yancy goal. "We played on the level that they positive." played, not at our level," Felix They responded in the 21st said. minute as Kyle Bissonnette PANTHERS I In an attempt to regain the passed the ball to forward COMETS I lead, the Comets began pushThomas Ortiz. Chaffey keeping harder defensively er Scott Monteilh dove and offensively, with no for the ball and collided UP NEXT luck. with Ortiz, which sent "We passed a lot more, the ball loose. In the but we should shoot on process, Monteilh target," Bissonnette fouled Comet Paco said. "We were playing Felix while battling for slow. We definitely did possession, resulting in not play at our level." a penalty kick. Felix Who: Palomar versus Rio Hondo Hernandez said soceasily made the goal, What: Conference game cer is a tough game to giving the Comets a 1-0 When: 11 a.m., Oct. 7 predict the outcome of. lead. Where: Palomar soccer field "Football's a little easAfter the goal, the At ltake: Paloma' wllook for avictor} ier to call," Hernandez Comets continued to it its last IIOIH:OIIferenc gane of the said. "You can see whomaintain possession of season before the Pac:ific Coast ever has the better the ball, but couldn't quarterback, obviously execute offensively. Conference season bejJs. The Comets has an advantage. With "We need to grow as a lost to the Roamtmers 3-0 it thei' omy soccer, there are always team," Hernandez said. meetq last season. 11 quarterbacks on the "When we make a field for each team. All defensive mistake, the other team capitalizes. We don't do teams have a chance to win." He added that he believed the team that." The Comets missed several scoring will not have any trouble putting the opportunities throughout the rest of tie behind them, while looking forward at the rest of the season. the first half. "We'll regroup and bounce back," "We can not finish," Felix said. "I don't know if it's lack of confidence or Hernandez said. THE TEUSCOPE

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Valentine Diaz dribbles the ball past a Chaffey defender in a 1-1 tie Sept. 20. Palomar moved to 2-4-2.

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Defenseless Co111ets .finished off by Dons first possession, Bonsu returned the Comet punt 87 yards, scampering down the The only team that is beat- right sideline and evading ing the Comets right now is numerous tackles on his way to themselves. the endzone. That was the sentiment Palomar, ranked 19th echoed from head coach Joe nationally by the J.C. GridEarly after the Palomar foot- Wire poll, did however manage ball team fell to to remain close in the Santa Ana 41-35 DONS 4 I first half on the back Sept. 23 at COMETS J5 of quarterback Tyler Escondido High's Lorenzen's 6-yard TD Wilson pass to Tyler Stadium. Fenton (five UP NEXT The 12th catches for 4 7 ranked Dons (4yards) and a 0) picked apart 27-yard TD the Comets' secconnection to ondary with Tobias Shanks four passing (seven catches touchdowns Wllo: Palomar versus Riverside for 81 yards). from quarterJeremy Pires Wllat: Mission Conference game back Casey and Jesse Peters (19-of-28 Wilen: 5 p.m., Oct.14 Jones each for 252) and a Mere: Escondido High's Wilson blocked extrarushing TD Stadium point attempts from Brian It stale: Following a bye the week in the first two Allen, while of Oct. 7, the Comets wiD take on the quarters, forcalso returning a T.gers in the first Mission Conference ing the Dons to punt to the end American Division matchup of the seaattempt twozone. point converson. Last year, the 1igers toppled Palomar (2-2) Palomar 35-7 at Riverside in the only sions that both orchestrated a meeting of the season. were successspirited fourth as the ful, quarter comeComets trailed back, but it wasn't enough as 28-21 heading into the half. the Comets dropped their sec"They were doing exactly straight Mission what we figured they'd do," ond Conference game. Lorenzen said. "We had good "It's frustrating," Early said. plays called. It came down to "A lot of inexperience showed execution and we didn't exeup. They're a good football cute." team, but we've spent two Down 35-21late in the third weeks in a row where our mis- quarter, the Comets gained takes have lead to their (oppo- momentum following a Pires' nents) points. Each week is blocked field goal. That bubble getting tougher and we can't of hope quickly burst on the folkeep putting ourselves in a lowing possession when position where we're playing Palomar committed its only catch up ." turnover of the afternoon, as It took less than 10 seconds Lorenzen booted the snap, profor Santa Ana to quiet the ceeded to pick it up, and then Comet faithful, with a Leslie fumbled again into the hands Bonsu punt return for a touch- of the Dons. down. Following an immediOn the ensuing drive, Santa ate three-and-out on Palomar's Ana drove 62 yards down the

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Wide receiver Louis Hall eludes a Santa Ana tackle during a 41-35 Sept. 23 loss to the Dons. The Comets dropped to 2-2.

field, eating nearly six minutes off the play clock, as Allen finished the drive off with a 1yard TD run to give the Dons a 41-21lead with 5:52 left. promptly Lorenzen redeemed himself with a 61yard completion to Carrington Barbour, which set up a 1-yard TD run from J.D. Kodadek with 4:27 left. The Comet defense followed by forcing the Dons off the field in three plays, which led to Lorenzen hooking up with Marques Parker (six catches for 107 yards) for a 69-yard TD recep-

tion to cut the lead to six with two minutes remaining. Consequently, the Don's took advantage of a 183-yard rushing performance from Allen, which included a 4th-and-one conversion, to essentially milk the clock and put the game out of reach. The Comets were without sophomore running back Billy Hibdon, who suffered a seasonending knee injury in last week's 28-21 loss to Orange Coast. "The guy is one of the most mentally tough kids I've ever

been around," Early said. "He's got the mental fortitude and toughness that you don't see in a whole lot of guys nowadays. It was a big blow." With both losses, Early said that he'll review the films, see what the breakdowns are and build from there. "This team is as tough as any team we've played," Early said. "We've not been physically dominated by any team we've played and we won't. We're not going to let that happen. The only team that's beating us right now is us."

Women's soccer hangs tough, lose to No. I in nation By Eric Bennett

second half and didn't allow LBC to score again. But the Comets would not be able to find the back of the net again. "It's a pretty good accomplishment, The Palomar women's soccer team came within inches of tying the No. 1 not losing 4-0 or anything like that. We team in the nation, Long Beach City, kept going, we kept playing hard the Sept. 22, but suffered a heartbreaking whole game," said midfielder Michelle Cuaresma. 2-1 non-conference loss in the process. Co-Head Coach Kim Cowan felt Palomar gave up 1 two goals in the first VIKINGS positive about the close loss . I half but never let up COMETS "You look at it as first 45 minutes we are down 2-0," Cowan said. "We offensively. come back in the second half Early in the and dominated. We got some second half UP NEXT shots off, one hits the post, one Comet's leading they clear off the line, and one scorer Felicia we score, we are not disapVelte nearly pointed in anything today. " scored the The Comets' will try to Comets' first bounce back quickly for their goal, but came next game against Mt. SAC. up inches short, Who: Palomar versus Ml SAC "We are confident, it was a hitting the top What: Non-conference game rough game, we played well, we goal post. While When: 3:15 p.m., Oct.3 came back, but we let a few keeping the pres- Where: Palomar soccer field silly mistakes happen. They sure on Long It stake: Palomar wiD play its final are No. 1 and we did the best Beach's defense non-conference game of the year, we could do," Velte said. and taking before contillling the Pacific Coast "We need to keep pressuradvantage of a red card, Conference season. The Comets lost 3- ing hard , not let anything get past us, no balls in our Palomar swung 0 to the Mounties last season. box, and defend hard. We the momentum need to be confident," said in its favor. Velte found an opening in the Viking Velte on going into their first league defense and scored in the 64th minute game. Cowan said the team showed improveto make it 2-1 with time to rally ment on its intensity level and never against the nation's top-ranked team. Palomar's defense dominated in the gave up hope against Long Beach. THE TEUSCOP£

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Comet Feicia Vette fights off a Long Beach defender in a 2-lloss Sepl22. LBC is ranked No. 1 in the nation.

"We want to continue pushing the motivation and intensity level for each game, and treat each game like we are playing the number one team in the

nation," Cowan said. "That way we make sure we are focused, mentally aware, and we are putting goals in the back of the net."