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This Sept. 11 marked the six-year anniversary of the worst terror attack in United States history. In rememberance, countless Palomar students and faculty honored those who lost their lives on that fateful day.

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SECOND SCARE College receives second bomb threat in five days

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Monday, Sept. 24 NATIONAL CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS The month-long event continues at 10 a.m. at the Student Center. Groups on hand will include the Women's Resource Center, the Center for Community Solutions and the Sheriff's Domestic Violence Unit.

Palomar College President Robert Deegan said that if the Campus Police Committee agrees to a parking permit fee increase, it is unlikely to occur until next fall semester.

The Committee discussed a possible fee increase for parking permits from $35 to $40 that would have taken place next spring semester.

"It certainly wasn't for this year," Deegan said. "The parking fee hasn't been increased in three years. So we'll take a look at it."

Deegan added that the state doesn't provide the college money for parking, and the parking fees pay for parking lots and the maintenance of parking lots.

In addition, the cost of repair and the cost of adding parking spaces increases in price.

With the jump in enrollment for the current fall semester, Deegan also discussed the parking situation on the San Marcos Campus.

"What we have done is used ev.ery available space possible to accommodate students," Deegan said.

"Wherever we can carve out some more spaces, we're doing it."

That includes adding more spaces in Lot 12 and Lot 14, and enabling students to park in the dirt area behind Lot 9.

"A student who is looking to park, tan absolutely park at Palomar College," Deegan said. "There is adequate parking at Palomar if you arrive on time and if you're willing to park in one of the outlying parking areas."

Deegan also added that there are plans for additional parking along Comet Circle, as the campus continues to grow with new additions.

Palomar film series broadens selection The fall semester of Palomar College's film series will carry an eclectic choice of films, film series adviser Robert Sheppard said.

"These films come from a range of genres," Sheppard said. "I want to expose students to films diverse in countries of origin, subject matter and time period."

For this reason, Sheppard said he has selected films, many of which have not been theatrically released in North County, and would not be considered "mainstream."

Titles include "Ivan's Childhood," a 1960s Soviet Union film, "Persona," directed by the late Ingmar Bergman and a recently released American comedy, "You and Me and Everyone

Monday, Sept. 24

Tuesday, Sept. 25 FREE FILM SERIES The weekly film series will be showing "The Science of Sleep." The 2006 foreign film, directed by Michael Gondry (Eternal Sunshine), covers the tale of a young artist in Paris who has trouble drawing the line between his dreams and reality. The airing starts at 6:30 p.m. in Room P-32.

NATIONAL CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS The month-long event continues at 10 a.m. at the Student Center. The Women's Resource Center, the Center for Community Solutions and the Sheriff's Domestic Violence Unit plan to attend.

Wednesday, Sept. 26 STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEETING The ASG will hold its weekly meeting at 1 p.m. in Room SU18. The meeting is open to the public.

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Due to the increase in enrollment at Palomar. the dirt space behind Lot 9 is being used as a makeshift parking lot this semester. Palomar President Robert Deegan said that there are plans for additional parking along Comet Circle as the main campus continues to grow.

WRITER TO SPEAK AT GALLERY Gordon Johnson, a Cahuilla/Cupeiio tribe member from the Pala Indian Reservation in San Diego County, will be speaking at the Boehm Gallery from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Johnson is a former columnist and feature writer for the Riverside Press-Enterprise and the author of a book of collected columns called "Rez Dogs Eat Beans."

Thursday,Sept.27 CONCERT HOUR Mariachi Garibaldi, a mariachi group from Southwestern College, will perform at 12:30 p.m. in Room D-10.

Monday, Oct. I We Know." sion and career opportunities from Showings are every Tuesday at 6:30 diverse companies and occupations. p.m. in Room P-32.

Presenters were invited by the colPublic attendance is welcomed and lege to promote their businesses entry is free. and advocate the opportunities they the Palomar College have available for Palomar students.

Visit "There are a lot of interesting Communication Web site at www.palomar.edu/communications and link to jobs being offered, the jobs are also "Film Series" for the schedule of titles. very diverse," said Palomar student Alexis Brown.

Palomar was recruiting students to work with programs like EOPS and TRIO. The Palomar Library Technician Palomar College hosted Career department also had representaDay 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on tives informing students about different programs the department has Sept. 12.

From the walkway of the bookstore to offer and certificates given to to the admissions office, booths those who complete those programs.

California State University San lined up from universities, communiUniversal Exchange, ty volunteer programs, law enforce- Marcos, ment programs and local companies California Highway Patrol and Los looking to hire Palomar's student Angeles Police Department were a few of the recruiters on campus durbody.

Participants offered resume revi- ing Career Fair.

Students on hunt for jobs at career fair

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Wednesday, Sept. 26

Thursday, Sept. 27

Friday, Sept. 28

FREE HIV TESTING The Health Center will be holding free HIV testing at noon. This project is a co-venture between North County Health Services and Palomar College Health Services.

Peace of Mind and Early Treatment. Those interested can schedule an appointment by calling (760)744-1150, Ext. 2380.

Tuesday, Oct. 2 FREE FILM SERIES The weekly film series will be showing "The Machinist," starring Christian Bale. The airing starts at 6:30p.m. in Room P-32.

Wednesday, Oct. 3 STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEETING The ASG will hold its weekly meeting at 1 p.m. in Room SU18. The meeting is open to the public.

Thursday, Oct. 4 CONCERT HOUR The Los Angeles composer/ pianist Steve Lockwood returns to the weekly show with flutist Emily Hay, performing at 12:30 p.m. in Room D-12.

Saturday, Oct. 6 ENCUENTROS CONFERENCE The fourth annual Encuentros Educational & Career Exploration Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the San Marcos campus. Admission is free.

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Campus hit with second threat Bogus bomb scare spooks Palomar again KRISTINA MORENO &JOHN SCAFETTA

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Palomar student Heather Peterson reflects on the events of Sept.ll at the college's memorial. The event, which marked the sixyear anniversary of the tragedy, was sponsored by the Palomar Republicans and the Office of Student Affairs.

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Palomar Republican treasurer Matt Fleming stared down at his watch Sept. 11, only to raise his head swiftly.

"Its 9 a.m.," Fleming said.

"Actually, both towers are down right now."

Fleming, along with dozens of students, commemorated the six-year anniversary of the deadliest attack in U.S.

history in the past 30 years with a memorial on the Palomar lawn in front of the Student Center.

"It's kind of macabre to say I wish that we could have done this at the same time that the towers fell, but this is West Coast time on something that happened east coast hours," Fleming said.

More than 75 Palomar students and faculty members paid their respects to the fall-

en citizens of New York City, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa. "This is just a reminder of what happened six years ago," Fleming said of the ceremony.

The Palomar Republicans and the Office of Student Affairs sponsored the Sept.

11 event and Fleming said he was pleased with the merger.

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Historian tells story of early Mexican city SHAHRAZAD ENCINIAS

Hispanic Heritage Month was held at MiraCosta College this year instead of Palomar College.

The celebration was supposed to be held Sept. 13 in the Governing Board Room at 11 a.m. but because of the bomb threat it was postponed. Carlos Chicano Vonson, Palomar Studies professor and coordinator for Hispanic Heritage Month, rescheduled the event at 5 p.m. on Sept. 17 at MiraCosta College.

The hour-long lecture,

"Uruapan: Nature, History, Tradition and the Quality of the Purhepecha's" was conducted solely in Spanish by Francisco Hurtado Mendoza, professor at Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas.

Mendoza is a well-known author, poet and historian in Michoacan, Mexico. He has published more than 25 books about poems, stories, Mexican legends and historical/biographical essays.

He lectured about the history Uruapan, Michoacan, of Mexico from the 1400's through

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Francisco Hurtado Mendoza lectures at the Sept.l7 Hispanic Heritage Month event.

For the second time in five days, Palomar College received an anonymous bomb threat on the San Marcos Campus from an unidentified male.

College operators received the first of three calls around 8 a.m. on Sept. 19. Palomar President Robert Deegan said the suspect advised the college that there was a pipe bomb in the gymnasium and also threatened the Child Development Center.

A college employee involved in the situation, who declined to give his name, said that the caller is believed to be the same

person who phoned in the Sept.

13 threat contrary to Deegan's press conference statement that there was no reason to believe that the two events were related.

Following the first phone call, Deegan said the Sheriff's Department was immediately contacted . When they arrived on campus, deputies began roping off an area around the Dome, in addition to outlying buildings including the Wellness and Fitness Center.

A second call was then received at approximately 9:15 a.m. , informing the campus operator that the wrong building was being blocked off and that the bomb was located in a different location.

The third and final call was received around 10:15 a.m., notifying the campus that the Child Development Center had lUI

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Palomar builds toward the future MICHELLE CASPOLE

Palomar College has more renovations planned for the future.

"We can expect more to come by 2011," said Palomar President Robert Deegan. "The campus is projected to have at least three new building up and running."

A total of $299 million in state-matched funds were added to the funding of Proposition M, allowing for the campus to expand over the next 15 years.

"The bond is expected to fully fund the entire project including refinishing and remodeling areas of campus that need attention," Deegan said.

The next large building to be constructed is the Multidisciplinary building scheduled to open in 2010, it will be almost another 100,000 square feet located on the old science building site, Deegan said.

"We are rebuilding a vast majority of the buildings here, combining the space and building up," Deegan said. "Because of structural issues, the S building may be completely taken

down and rebuilt to accommodate the growing nursing program. The new library is scheduled to open in 2012 and the Humanities building to be constructed is set to be open 2013."

An environmental impact report is due by December and continued construction is expected to resume no later than early 2009.

The college has also purchased 83 acres in the Fallbrook area costing $40 million to be used as a satellite campus. The college is looking for another plot of land in the Poway area to build another satellite campus to accommodate students in that area.

"We are trying to think not only five or 10 years into the future, but 40 to 50 years into the future," Deegan said.

Deegan added: "Once we get the parking lots redone Comet Circle will eventually become a two-way road and the access to the new building from the three- way intersection leading to the back parking lot will have the appropriate crosswalks installed."

It has been 30 years or more since the campus saw a new building. This is said to be an

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College bombs emergency test fter two bomb scares and a blackout during the last three weeks, it is clear Palomar adminstrators are not prepared for disaster on campus. During all three incidents, college administrators showed a complete lack of communication and a disregard for students' well being and safety.

When power on campus went out Sept. 4, no effort was made to tell students whether classes were cancelled. Even many faculty were left in the dark.

The only broad notice issued was on the college's Web site which was down most of the day due to the lack of power to operate the servers, and apparently the college doesn't have back-up generators to keep that line of communication open.

The college also failed to communicate during the first bomb scare Sept. 13. During the three-hour ordeal, no notice was posted on Palomar's Web site about the events of the day and whether students should show up for class. And while portions of the campus remained closed, parents of children in the Child Development Center were not notified about a potential bomb.

Then came the icing on the cake. On Sept.19 a series of three phone calls were made to Palomar operators, the first claiming a pipe bomb had been placed in the gymnasium. Hats off to administration for at least evacuating the area around the Dome, but what about the rest of campus? Students and teachers throughout Palomar continued their classes- many with no knowledge there could be a bomb in the vicinity.

Another call was made about an hour later stating that the police were roping off the wrong area. When ·asked why the campus still wasn't evacuated at the time of the second call, President Robert Deegan claimed it was because the first call indicated a bomb was in the area of the gym. That would be a valid point if the second call hadn't contradicted the first. It seems Deegan's response was about as well thought out as our emergency plan.

Why is the safety of students and faculty put at risk when there is even the slightest doubt of the location of a bomb on campus?

The safety of students and teachers should take precedent over the ability to conduct classes.

We understand the desire to avoid campus-wide panic, but at times like these you cannot make assumptions. In 1999, during the Columbine High School Massacre, the shooters used pipe bombs as a distraction to divert police to one area of the campus so they could better target another. During the recent Virginia Tech tragedy, confusion and inaction by the university left many students across the campus vulnerable - to deadly ends.

Who in their right mind would feel safe anywhere on campus when there is a supposed bomb? How could the administration be sure that there was only one bomb? And while we're thankful both bomb threats proved bogus, how could Palomar trust that the anonymous caller was being honest about the location of the explosives?

Judging by the administration's actions- or lack thereof- during the past weeks, we cannot be confidant that, should these threats turn into realities, the students of Palomar would not meet the same grim end as those of other schools.

Just because campus-wide emergencies are rare doesnt negate from the fact the Palomar needs to have an efficiant method of communication with it's students and college officials must take all precautions during these events.

So far, administrators are failing on both points.

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Fred Thompson gave his first television interview since announcing his candidacy, to Fox News's Sean Hannity a few weeks ago. Thompson warned that opposition to the war, and to the actions of the president, make .America appear weak and divided to our enemies. This is true, however, if the alternative to appearing weak and divided is to blindly support the leadership of the country, or worse, to be required to do so, then the cure is worse than the sickness.

Unity is a good thing, when people are united they can combine their resources and energy to accomplish great things. However, forced or mandatory unity is in direct opposition to freedom.

America was founded as, and still arguably remains, a republic with democratic ideals (a true democracy is just too tedious). Within any political system where the people have the governing power, the two most essential things that the people need to effectively govern are, the freedom to express their opinions and concerns, and the availability of accurate information with which to make decisions. It is reasonable to assume that this is why the protection of speech, expression and the freedom of the press, are found in the First Amendment of the Constitution, along with the

right for people to "peacefully assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of Grievances."

To question the existing laws and policies of the government is how changes are made within a democratic republic. If people don't like a law, they organize with others who feel similarly, to persuade a congressperson to bring the issue up and then perhaps bring a resolution of the issue to a vote, or in some states, such as here in California, citizens can sometimes petition to have the people vote on an issue directly in an election.

Democracy is arguably the most perfect form of government, chiefly because of its openness to change. If people had remained silent and didn't challenge established norms of American society, slavery might still be legal and women would not be allowed to vote. Without disagreement there is no use for democracy.

If someone suggests that everyone should be in support of the government, either because they are forced to be or because they believe that the will of the leader is the best and that the actions of leader should not be questioned, than this person is not suggesting democratic ideas, instead, they are suggesting ideas associated with authoritarianism and fascism respectively.

Thompson is right that the government would be stronger if there

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was less divisiveness, but if the people cannot disagree, and thereby exercise their will, then who is the government being strong for?

I don't think that Thompson is trying to bring about Fascism, rather, he is probably trying to appeal to the republican base by saying the Republican leadership is not working because the Democrats won't leave them alone, and let them do what they want to do. Thompson is simply making the same weak argument that every other ideology has made again and again, simply stated it goes: "The world/ country will be a better place when everybody feels the same way as well do." and though this is true, this argument justifies Thompson's position as much as it justifies nearly any other ideology, even the worst. Other than just being a weak argument, Thompson and others also seem to be unaware of the fascist implications of his statement.

I agree with Fred Thompson when he suggests that dissent makes America look weak and divided, but I think that abandoning the inherently argumentative nature of democracy makes America, and the American system look even weaker. I also agree when Fred Thompson says "the country needs to get back to first principles," rm just not sure that Mr. Thompson understands what the "first principles" really mean.

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After the recent bomb threats, do you feel safe at Palomar when the college doesn't evacuate the entire campus?

You dropped a bomb on me

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it wasn't concerning the whole campus, I don't see any reason to cause campus-wide panic.''

-IAN RIGBY Freshman

' ' I don't really feel safe. They should have spread the word so that students at least were aware.''

- HELEN RIGBY Freshman

' ' I think it's messed up that they didn't say anything ... I had no idea this was going on until12:45· That's not safe.''

- JOHN MCCAWL

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there is a threat of a bomb they should evacuate the school. It makesmenot feel safe here.''

- JESSICA CATALNO Freshman

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Comments on our story about the Sept.13 bomb scare.

I can't believe a dude who obviously did not want to turn in some random homework assignment decided to mess up a lot of schedules and flat out lie to the poor phone operator. You know, people have lives. Calling in and saying stupid stuff is pretty much saying "I'M A LOSER!!!" If you really are that bored, go volunteer at the animal shelter and walk dogs or something.

-The girl on the balcony I was there during the bomb threat. I was in class. I teacher from another class came in and announced there was a bomb threat. No one got" up to leave class until she yelled it a third time, then it registered to the students it was really happening.

Teachers were not prepared and did not know where to tell students to go.

Many evacuation posters had been covered up so they were not even visible. It was chaos. I ended up telling several other classes that there was a bomb threat so they would evacuated, and then I joined other students on the football field ...

The classes in the rear of the campus continued and were not even aware there was a bomb threat in progress. Why did Palomar teachers not know where to send their students? Did they think a bomber or terrorist would come in through the front entrance when many rear entrances are left unmonitored? Why did they keep students on the grounds that were possibly going to blow up? Why did they only have one sniffing dog? Why is there no PA/alert system, and having to rely on teachers running door-to-door instead to alert each individual class by foot? Why are teachers sent on campus during a bomb threat and students sent away?

Wednesday Sept.19 there was another bomb threat in the same area of campus, the second bomb threat in two weeks, and NO, Palomar was not prepared again!

Have they learned nothing from all this? Why are they continuing to not alert all classes when there is a bomb threat and try to evacuate every one? Why do the police and teachers not know what is going on or

what to do? Shame on Palomar for putting us all in danger. Their unpreparedness may someday (if there ever is a real bomb that goes off) kill many.

Students, faculty and the campus police need to be, and feel, safe. Right now, they clearly are not!

- Desiree Mischkind Well there was another threat today Sept. 19. This is awful. The Web site managers did do a good job as far as keeping the students informed through the Web site, nothing however in any of my two classes was mentioned by a professor about it, other than students talking about it.

It seemed like the last one was a huge deal (which all should be taken as), but with this one I was walking around my class around 9:45 a.m. and there were students walking up to the tape and less police than last time. It could have been that I was in class during most of law enforcement's arrival but still. At the last incident there were about 10 to 15 officers. I counted about five.

I personally won't feel safe until the school has onsite bomb -sniffing dogs surrounding the areas daily, yes daily, until his person is caught. And · what about caller ID? Didn't that come out in like the mid- to early'90s?

-Cardiel

Dangers of fluoride Comments on our Sept.17 opinion article about the San Diego County Water Authority's plan to begin adding fluoride to drinking water in October.

Politically appointed USEPA management is primarily in complicity to allow Silicofluorides to be sold and metered into our precious drinking water.

However, recently around 7,000 EPA professional career scientists, toxicologists, and professional field health workers signed a petition to EPA top management requesting fluoridation be stopped -Anonymous Dr. Robert Carton, former president of the Union of Government Scientists, at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stated that, "Water fluoridation is the greatest case of scientific fraud of this century, if not of all time!"

Dumping toxic diluted industrial waste into drinking water (and elsewhere), is done more for the benefit of big industry than is done for teeth; still much less yet, for health.

Do you know when this insane practice started? It started around the time of WWII, i.e. 1945!

Check out the connection between fluoride and the atomic bomb!

Educate yourselves, sheeple, or you will be manipulated!

-Danny I do not believe that this is an acceptable trade-off and that when public health becomes endangered with the use of fluoride, then the government must comply with the health of the citizens in mind. I am normally not for government regulation, but when it comes to the threat to, or unhealthy practices by the government and industry, they have to be forced to alter their practices and do the natural thing.

Since we do not get a "free lunch," then fertilizer and other industries that produce any type of fluoride compound that pollutes the environment must bear the necessary expenses to dispose of it properly. Better yet, we need to ban the use

of artificial fertilizers entirely and replace them with organic fertilizers.

Thank you for allowing me to express my views on this vital issue.

- Allen Frankel Well done - a really good analysis of the situation.

Something which purports to be a medicine should be clinically tested and licensed. Fluorosilicates are not tested and are not licensed. Therefore, the American public is being lied to.

Fluorosilicates do not prevent tooth decay if ingested: they merely delay tooth decay by an average of 14 months since they stop normal tooth development. When a child has its first dental examination at age 5, there are less teeth in the mouth and those teeth that are present are younger and have had less time to become decayed. By the time the fluoridated child is 14, its decay experience is the same or worse than a non-fluoridated child of the same age. Look at Albert Schatz's affidavit to the Wisconsin Circuit Court for confirmation that this contradiction exists (www.rvi .net/ -fluoride/ 000298.htm).

-Joy Warren National Pure Water Association, U.K.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Beware of fluoridated water I live near the source of fluoridation agents - phosphate mines and fertilizer industries - in Tampa, Fla., and Hillsborough and Polk counties, I advise anyone who is concerned to contact the utilities department, request the American Water Works Association "Standard for Fluorosilicic Acid," the latest standard.

The book "The Geology of Florida" on page 143 notes: "In addition to uranium, fluorine is an economical byproduct of phosphoric-acid production. The fluorine from the rock reacts with silica to form SiF4 gas. During acid production this gas is recovered as fluorosilicic acid (H2SiF6) in wet scrubbers that are part of the environ- · mental-protection equipment. Fluorosilicic acid is widely used in the preparation of chemical compounds and in the treatment of public drinking water."

Buyer beware!

-Anita Knight St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Uruapan is located in the western-central Mexican state of Michoacan.

Michoacan is a beautiful state with noble people," Mendoza said.

He said it is one of the oldest and most important cities in Mexico.

It's "a place filled with exuberant plants, vegetation and especially flowers," Mendoza said.

Uruapan is well-known for its breathtaking landscape, Mendoza said.

The word Uruapan has different translations all referring to the land as a "place where the god-prince of flowers is revered" and "where the trees always have fruit."

Mendoza said there are three different altitudes in Uruapan, 1611 feet, 1640 feet and 1700 feet.

Uruapan is also famous for their Avocado farming, coffee and Charanda liquor as well as for famous artist Manuel Oscaranza and Licentiate Eduardo Ruiz Alvarez.

He later described a famous tradition people of Uruapan practice every year. Mendoza said that all nine barrios in Uruapan take turns in throwing a party celebrating their city's togetherness. Each barrio is named after a saint.

"It's a tradition that Fray showed the indigenous, so there would be harmony," Mendoza said. Uruapan was founded by

MONDAY. SEPT. 27 , 2007 I IRE TELESCOPE Fray Juan de San Miguel in 1533. It is believed the Frays' bones are buried in Uruapan in a cathedral he commissioned.

When asked why Uruapan doesn't have archaeologist dig up the site and look for his bones he answered: "We (Uruapano's) prefer to believe that his bones are lying there."

His reply shows that the Perhpechua's have a really strong belief in keeping traditions and legends. Mendoza said one of his favorite legends is the "Rodilla del Diablo," translated into English it means the ''Devil's knee."

Legend has it that during an exorcism the Fray was performing in a water spring in the Uruapan mountains, the Devil was kicked out so fiercely that he slipped and landed on his knee on a rock and left a landmark.

So the rumor is that everyone who visits the site and kneels into the spot fits perfectly into the dent left by the Devil, Mendoza said.

There's so much more," Mendoza said. "Uruapan is rich in history."

They survived the Hernan Cortez conquest from 1519-1521, Mendoza said. Then Uruapan lived through conquistador Cristobal de Olid.

Last year, Jon Valdez gave the Hispanic Heritage Month lecture. Valdez spoke about Cesar Chavez coming to Palomar College in the late 1970's.

Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15 and lasts until Oct. 5. Seven Latin American countries celebrate independence day between Sept. 15 and Sept. 17,

MEMORIAL "This isn't a political statement of anything in any way," Fleming said. "This is totally bipartisan. The Office of Student Affairs helped us out on this immensely.

We wouldn't have been able to do this without them."

A flag of honor with the names of the 2,97 4 victims who lost their lives was and placed on a table next to the podium for spectators to view. The Palomar wrestling team assisted in inserting countless miniature American flags on the lawn next to the Clock Tower, symbolizing the loss of life.

"I'm thankful that something was done to honor that day," said Vanessa Hickerson, a radiology major. "I don't want to give the terrorists credit by remembering this day, just the people of our country."

For more than two hours, Bonnie Plein and Flecicia Heise of the Athletic Department read off the names of each victim.

Fleming said that no matter what generation you're from, an event that impacts the entire country will not be forgotten. He added that he remembers vividly where he was at that fateful time.

"I was in the United States Air Force watching this on a digital projection screen," Fleming said. "We saw it happen five minutes after the first plane hit.

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Francisco Hurtado Mendoza spoke at the Hispanic Heritage event at MiraCosta College. Mendoza examined the history of Uruapan, Michocan, Mexico.

among them Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. The observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in the

United States began as a weeklong event in 1968, and was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988. It is held in honor

of nearly 40 million Americans who identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino in the United States.

protected the country on that grim day were strung around the memorial and were coated with messages of gratitude.

Those honored included: The U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps., the U.S. Air Force, the New York City Police Department and the Firefighters of New York City.

"9/11 should be remembered because innocent people lost their lives," said Rodrigo Martinez, a business management major. "It's good to give them tribute. Terrorism will win if we let ourselves get down."

Roland Fisher, who played a rendition of "Taps" on his bugle for the ceremony, stressed the importance of the song.

"It commemorates those who have fought and lost their life," Fisher said. "It is played at memorials and military funerals - it's very symbolic."

Among the other guests on hand was Clayton Bower, who played "Amazing Grace" on the bag pipe, along with members of the El Camino High ROTC, who presented the colors.

"Nothing positive came out of 9/11, except for the patriotism and how people from every race and every political affilYUKIE ZU ILL I .,.Hf "l.ESCOPE iation just came together and helped Palomar College President Robert Deegan remembers the 9111 tragedy at acollege memorial on its six-year anniversary. each other out," Fleming said. "This is a reminder of how we can help each other We're all aircraft guys and we were trying until we saw the second plane. That's out." to figure out what kind of plane this was. when our happy, go-easy time, being in Staff writer Alma Hernandez It never crossed our minds that it was a the military ended." commercial jet filled with passengers, Six posters identifying the groups who contributed to this report.

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been targeted.

An evacuation immediately followed, and the children were re-located to the Howard Brubeck Theatre. All parents were contacted and informed that they could pick up their children at the theater.

The San Diego Harbor Police's bomb-sniffing dogs searched the Child Development Center and no bomb was found.

"They brought the dogs in and are searching the area and as far as I know they have found nothing, but the search is continuing," said Palomar maintenance technician Dick Gallagher at the time.

Deegan stressed the seriousness of the situation and criticized the suspect for threatening young children.

"I don't think people realize that this is a serious crime," Deegan said. "I don't believe there is anything more mean spirited than to target children."

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Morning classes were cancelled in the M and 0 buildings and resumed at 12:30 p.m.

Deegan added that even though the threat was bogus, a detailed investigation is still ongoing.

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example of what the other structures will look like in the near future.

Students have raved about the new building but others have few concerns about it "The classes are pretty accessible, but for future construction they should make it more access for getting in and out of the buildings. Once in the building, things are easily accessed, but just getting to the building is the issue," said Joe Notar-Carlstrom, a student who uses a wheelchair, who has Economics on the third floor and Marine Biology in the lecture hall.

"Certainly, if there are issues concerning ramps and elevators or any other issue, students should notify and report

gate and attempt to identify the person making these calls," Deegan said. "If identified, we _ will work with the authorities to prosecute to the full extent of the law."

Despite the small perimeter

around the Dome, classes were conducted at their normal times on the rest of the campus.

"During this time of heightened security we have to take every threat seriously, and we do," Deegan said. " But we still

have to try and keep the college running, while erring on the side of caution" During both threats, Palomar officials choose to keep a majority of the campus open.

"We expanded the area that was roped off based on the expertise of the police department or bomb squad," Deegan s.aid. "We do that only if it is warranted."

No arrests had been made at the time The Telescope went to press.

While Deegan said these threats are unusual at Palomar, it is not rare for someone to copy the Sept. 13 scare.

The second bomb threat marks the third time the San Marcos campus has been evacuated this semester - with the Sept. 5 power outage being the first.

However, feelings of students on how Palomar handled the situations are still mixed.

"I feel fine on campus," said Palomar freshman Brandon Fridia. "I am not too worried about it but they have evacuated to be on the safe side. You cannot take threats like this lightly."

to the student services office," Deegan said. "We want the building to be readily accessible to all students, if there is a problem we will correct it."

The new building stands at the northeastern edge of campus and offers stateof-the-art, up-to-date technology and facilities. The Natural Sciences Building has highly modernized equipment including flat screen computers that run advanced programs for map reading, hydraulic monitors, a telescope viewing area on the roof and lab top internet access for students in each laboratory.

"Over the summer we were really under the gun in getting things done.

Now we have a list of minor finishing projects," Deegan said. "Students have reported that the building gives the earnELLIOT DE LISSER TlJF TP JSCQP! pus more of a university feel and that is The SBuilding, whichnow holds English andDental Assistingclasses, will one day hold accommodatetheNursing Program. what we were trying to accomplish."

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Mean Dinosaur tears the roof off The Jumping Turtle Hell."

Fans were dancing and North County has just singing along with Jesse Esses, released a band from Escondido lead singer. With one beer in his into the Jurassic-jamming, hand and the other on the microphone he was the epitome music wild.

Mean Dinosaur debuted its of a rock star, enthralling in the first, self-titled compact disc on music craze and surrounded by Sept.14 at the Jumping Turtle in women.

The show was fun and full of San Marcos.

Local reggae bands One Drop energy. Mean Dinosaur sounded Redemption and Oceanside's great and looked like they were Irieside opened up the CD having even more fun.

From the beginning until the release party, getting more than very end, the eight-man 175 fans riled up for band put on an enterMean Dinosaur's per' (/' taining show. Mean formance.

Dinosaur ended the A jam-packed MEAN DINOSAUR night by playing fan venue with no air confavorites "Fly Away," ditioning was not an at the Jumping Turtle "Bitter Truth" and obstacle for the band "Love." to rock out the rest of The band was jamthe night.

OUT OF FOUR STARS ming and enjoying themThe body touching selves as much as the and sweat dripping fans didn't care about their cur- fans were. Pantig, Turner, Esses, rent physical situation, all they drummer Edward Fugatt, bassist wanted to do was party and Sam Hartjen, lead guitarist Jeremy McCall, keyboardist Evan that's exactly what they did!

Girls, girls, girls. No, not the Jones and percussionist Evan lyrics to Motley Crue's strip club Magnus were on-stage showing anthem, but the stage during nothing but thrill and excitement.

Mean Dinosaur's performance. On behalf of Mean Dinosaur, The trumpet player, Arjay Esses said it best, "this is the show Pantig, and rhythm guitarist, you'll be telling your kids about!"

This celebration has kicked off a Brandon Turner, were lost in long legs, darrein' down. There 10-day tour through the West were girls everywhere and they Coast. They will be performing kept coming on stage "Raising alongside local rock band Reason SHAHRAZAD ENCINIAS

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"We'd hope to be touring about now," Turner said. "It's been hard work, but totally worth it."

Mean Dinosaur has been together since May 2006. The orig-

inal members came together in Escondido and recruited Esses from Oceanside. Turner explained how they have been playing as many shows as possible in the past year and have

recollected fans from all over.

"Without fans we'd be extinct," Turner said.

For more information about the band, call (760) 535-0916 or visit myspace.cornlmeandinosaurband

Get ready to fall into this season's best trends ALMA HERNANDEZ THE ~'ELESCOP":

The weather is turning colder so it's time to put away the summer clothes and start thinking about fall fashions. Here are the latest trends to keep you warm and stylish this semester.

Colors: Think colors such as plum, mustard yellow, fuchsia and turquoise. Bold colors pop when paired with black or as a whole outfit. Me tallies are also a must for fall style. Silver, gold and copper are a safe bet but also blues and greens are a good choice. Gray is a sad color on its own but paired with purples and blues it pops.

Lean more toward darker gray tones.

Accessories: Go for glossy purses with a thick structure. They are a staple this season. Another alternative: A good clutch is fashionable during the day and night.

Metallic colors are also a stylish choice for purses this season.

Dresses: Try a belted dress to complement curvaceous figures.

Designers are opting for the longer hemline such as below-theknee dresses and skirts. Tailored dresses with a clean hemline and contour cut should be in your wardrobe. A must-have for all

women is undoubtedly the classic, little black dress. It is simple and will go well with the large, studded jewelry popular this fall. The combination will give your outfit an edgier look.

Jackets: Tailored jackets with big buttons and belts are also forecasted to be fall favorites. Tweed jackets are a good way to work some texture into your look.

Trench coats in dark colors are a great way to keep warm and look stylish. The variety of jacket lengths this season gives you the opportunity to experiment to find your individual style.

Tops: Full blouses with ruffles

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Great ctioices for dressing up your fall outfit include: wide, studded belts. structured glossy purses and ankle boots in brown and black. that flow are in this season. Baby pair with this fall's tops.

Skinny leggings are a good doll blouses are a good pick.

Classic white shirts come in many choice when going for the layered styles so find one that comple- look. Higher waistlines are comments your best attributes and ing back in style and are a good way to avoid bulging bellies. covers problem areas.

Bottoms: Everyone should own Shoes: Invest in a good pair of a good pair of jeans. You can pull bright-colored heels, such as hot off just about anything if the fit is pink. Make sure they are good right. Find some simple jeans to quality or they will just look

cheap. (It's worth the money because you will be able to wear them in the spring as well).

Oxford shoes have stepped in the fashion circle with a heel for a chic look. Flats are also good,comfortable options.

Ankle boots are hot for fall, are available in a variety of colors and look great in black.

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San Marcos restaurants serve up great food ASHLEY WARD

Whether you're going out on a date, going out with some friends, or just need a quick bite to eat, you'll always find the right restaurant in San Marcos. With an array of different kinds of food, even the pickiest eater will find something they love. Here is a guide to some of the best places to dine in San Marcos.

1\INMENT 19 WHAT'S HAPPENING Monday, Sept. 24 What: Carlsbad Music Festival. The week-long event runs through Sept 30.

Where: Schulman Auditorium Cost $8-$25 More info: (760) 809-5501

Friday, Sept. 28 Surf Brothers Teriyaki Although they have changed their name many times their simple menu has remained the same over the years. Surf Brothers has three menu selections: chicken, steak or a combination of both.

They are served with sticky rice and an Asian-style cole slaw. Surf Brothers is known to have the best teriyaki sauce in North County and you can even buy a bottle for using in your own recipes. Surf Brothers is located at the San BEVERLY BROOKS Marcos Blvd. and Rancho Santa ABOVE: Elephant Bar is located in the Grand Plaza off Las Posas Road BELOW: Johnny Carino's, located on Grand Ave. serves Italian food.

Fe intersection in the Vons shopping center.

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant y Cantina Pat and Oscar's Located just South of Palomar College in the newly built Grand Plaza, Pat and Oscar's is a great restaurant for a fast meal. With a constantly growing menu featuring pizzas, pastas, chicken, salads, sandwiches and, of course, breadsticks, it's hard to choose which one to order. Pat and Oscar's also has great combo meals that can feed about four people for $20, so you don't have to choose. When entering Pat and Oscar's you are greeted with a free, hot breadstick. Once you've found a seat it usually only takes five to 10 minutes until the food arrives. Oh, and don't forget the cinnamon breadsticks for dessert!

In the mood for Mexican food?

Look no further than Acapulco.

Acapulco, located in Restaurant Row on San Marcos Boulevard, features all of the classic Mexican dishes and more. It has a nice atmosphere for a date, but can also serve as a great place for large groups. For those 21 and over, the cantina is the place to be. Margaritas in so many flavorspeach, raspberry, melon and banana to name a few-things may begin to get a little pricey. But don't worry, that's what "Margarita Mondays" are for!

House and fruit Margaritas are only $2.50 every Monday (yes, a school night) until10 p.m.

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What Adams Avenue Street Fair. Two-day event featuring music, food and vendors.

Where: Adams Ave., between Bancroft and 35th Cost: Free More info: (619) 282-7329

Who: Underoath What Rock Where: The Casbah Cost: $18 More info: (619) 232-4355

Thursday, Oct. 4 What Last Comic Standing Tour Who: Doug Benson, Ralph Harris, Gerry Dee and others.

Where: 4th and B Cost $23-$43 More info: (619) 299-BLUE

Ele2hant Bar Restaurant- menu is split up into three categories: Asian, Mediterranean and A Dining Adventure

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Wednesday, Oct. 3

Dining at the Elephant Bar truly is an adventure unlike any other. Upon the moment of arrival you are engulfed in an African oasis: elephant and giraffe sculptures greet you while the large palms and tropical plants bring the outdoors in. Not only is the atmosphere amazing, the food is incredible as well. Elephant Bar has a wide selection on its menu, ranging from burgers and salads to Asian-style chicken and seafood. They definitely have something for everyone. The portions are large and the pricing is moderate. The Elephant Bar is located in the Grand Plaza off of Las Posas.

Noodles and Company, located on Grand Ave., serves pasta dishes. soups and salads.

Who:Dredg What Punk Where: SOMA Cost $15 More info: (619) 226-7662

Noodles and Company at 591 Grand Avenue, is one of the best values in town. With great menu items- most costing well under $8how can you go wrong? Their

American and include pasta dishes, soups and salads. You can also customize your meal by adding chicken, beef, tofu, or shrimp.

Noodles and Co. is definitely the place to go if you're in a hurry and you don't have a lot of cash.

Johnny Carino's Italian Grill Johnny Carino's (located on Grand Avenue in the same plaza as Noodles and Company), has classic Italian food along with other creative and tasty dishes. Where else can you find Italian Nachos?

Johnny Carino's atmosphere is a great restaurant for a date.

Johnny Carino's is a nice choice for dinner or lunch with their wide selection of Panini sandwiches. You can also take out your order if you don't have a lot of time with their Curbside To Go service.

Thursday, Oct. 4 Who: They Might Be Giants and {)ppenheimer What Alternative Rock Where: House of Blues San Diego Cost: $19.50-$22.50 More info: (619) 299-BLUE

Saturday, Oct. 6 Who: Cash'd Out, The Palominos and The BlackOut Party

What Rock Where: Canes Bar and Grill Cost $15 More info: (858) 488-1780

Sunday, Oct. 7 Who: Justice and Midnight Juggernauts What Electronic Where: 4th and B Cost $20 More info: (619) 231-4343

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'Dragon Wars'- too unrealistic but totally entertaining WAYLAND BLUE IHL ''TLE:CdJPf,

"Dragon Wars," written and directed by Hyung Rae Shi, slithered into theaters Sept. 14.

In this sci-fi, supernatural thriller, reporter Ethan Kendricks (played by Jason Behr) finds himself involved in a struggle to save the universe as a giant demonic snake and its cohorts invade Los Angeles.

As the plot unfolds, he becomes romantically involved with Sarah (played by Amanda Brooks) who may hold the key to defeating the reptilian forces of darkness.

The story eventually ends up dealing with everything from reincar'DRAGON WARS' nation to Korean mythology to OUT OF FOUR STARS government STARRING:Jason incompetence Behr and Amanda when dealing Brooks with really, RATED: PG¡13 really big snakes.

The first half of the movie, in addition to being to slow, seems as if whoever edited it did so without the intention of anyone taking the film seriously. There are several mistakes in logic as well as times when important information is omitted.

Although it is not uncommon in real life, an under-aged female

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character was depicted as being able to get drinks in a bar.

Granted she was played by Brooks, but still I could not help but think how unfair it was.

At other times I had to wonder why the FBI was having such a hard time finding an enormous serpent that was terrorizing Los Angeles.

Toward the middle of the film all of this inconsistency and mystery makes the film hard to stand anymore.

However, the film redeems itself when vast armies of huge satanic reptiles descend onto downtown Los Angeles and clash with the US Army and the LAPD in an awesome battle to see who can be

more unrealistic. Being unrealistic is acceptable in this context because the film is about giant supernatural snakes. In addition, the scene is just cool.

The film climaxes in a showdown between the powers of good and evil as the evil serpent engages in mortal combat with the good serpent for the power to

rule the world.

For the true fan of insanely awesome, supernatural reptiles, this will be more than enough to make the film worth seeing. For everyone else, this film should only be played if you are just bored out of your mind. Otherwise you will think to yourself, "I could have been doing homework."

The Go! Team's latest album keeps on going RIGO HERNANDEZ TiF J,, .l'S;;GP!'

The Go! Team continues to make funky and unique music in its new album "Proof of Youth."

From Brighton, England the band has one of the most unique sounds, which combines loud instrumental, catchy samplings with funk.

The 11 songs on the album are catchier and more colorful.

There is also much of the same from what one can expect from The Go! Team.

There is no question about the team's innovative and creative style. It is however hard to find significant change from this album and the debut "Thunder, Lighting, Strike."

The album starts out with their first single "Grip Like a Vice." The song is packed with energy, a good way to start the album. This rap song has elements of "Psycha-SoulaFunkadelic" by the Politicians, who are successful at catching anyone's attention.

Guests on this album include: Public Enemy's Chuck D., 50year-old emcee's Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club kids. With these guests, the album has the hip-hop aspect

from the rest of the high energy and "I Never Needed it so album. It is very effective.

Much" are part two of "Thunder, The eclectic mix of musicians Lighting, Strike." translates to a creative variation Just like the songs on from song to song.

"Thunder, Lighting, Strike" "Flashlight Fight" featuring expect to hear these songs on Chuck D. has a cool feel to it, different television commercials which works very well with the and "artistic" You Tube videos. children chants.

The Go! Team sound is perfect The songs seem to be a little for these kinds of abstract bit more the product of videos and catchy improvisations. This enough for commerusually means they cials. might be hit or miss Their music has so songs. Even though not much energy it is not all songs are hits, none surprising that their of them go below music videos and fan mediocre. videos are tremendousQuite possibly the ly abstract and random. loudest song of the "Patricia's Moving The Go! Team album is ¡ "Titanic Picture," the last song 'Proof of Youth' Vandalism." It is an from the album, for excellent choice to be example, will fit perOUT OF FOUR STARS played at any party. fectly as the last song "Fake ID" is the best in a friend's goodbye example of the team taking little video. chances on this album.

This album will definitely Everything is in the same place, incite listeners to see them live. from the cheerleader chants to Aside from little growth in the the low-pitch vocals. bands sound, "Proof of Youth" is The Go! Team's songs will blast still an exciting album worth lisyour eardrums and shake your tening to. headphones no matter how low For a better listening experithe volume might be. ence it is best to approach The The heart of the album, Go! Team's "Proof of Youth" with "Universal Speech," "Keys to an open mind and a good pair of the City," "The Wrath of Marcie" headphones.

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covered.

To extend their unique style the team also invited a cheerleading troupe from Washington D.C. and Brazilian group Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski.

Surprisingly one of the biggest highlights of the album is the much loved and appreciated interlude "My World." This acoustic instrumental, twominute piece is a nice break

I ll Palomar clubs spark student interest with semi-annual event

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Club Rush aids in search for group members MELISSA CASTON , t, , r.,E(OPE

Palomar College's Inter-Club Council held its semi-annual Club Rush in front of the Student Center at the San Marcos Campus on Sept. 12.

Ten out of the 30 plus regis· tered clubs at the college showed up. Members from the Film Club, Anime Club, Photography Club, Phi Theta Kappa Club, International Club, Archeological Palomar College Club, Republicans, Palomar College Democrats, MECHa, French Club, and The Jordan.

"Some clubs, such · as nursing,

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dental, and EOPS, deal directly with their discipline and not with the general student body," said Marilyn Lunde, administrative assistant to the Office of Student Affairs. "Overall, this year's Club Rush was an improvement over last year. I have seen many and this one is near the top."

The Photography Club table had plenty of traffic going through it because of their set-up.

They were selling baked goods and framed pictures that members previously shot. Kenny "Bug" Schroeder, Photography club member, said that the club is for students interested in photog· raphy and for those who don't have the time to take classes for it. They are planning trips to The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles and The Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego.

They meet at 12: 30 p.m. every Tuesday in Room F-9.

The two most vocal clubs present at Club Rush were the Democratic Club and the Republican Club. A debate sparked about war policies and oil issues between Political Science Professor Peter Bowman and Republican Club President

M.E.Ch.A. "We are here to help students have an easy transition to college life."

She also said M.E.Ch.A. offers counseling for students. They meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in SU-17.

An additional active club that

Theta Kappa vice president.

A less controversial group, The Jordan club, which belongs to the North Coast Church in Vista, meets at the Edge on the North Coast Churches Melrose Campus from 7:30p.m. to 9 p.m.

"It's like a youth church group, very relaxed atmosphere with not too much worship for students 1 ~ ' "' and groups," said James Hall, I. member of Palomar's The Jordan branch.

J. ' ' They also play dodge ball on "' the first Thursday of every month - Marilyn Lunde at 10 p.m. The next meeting will Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Affairs be held Oct. 4.

There are currently around 200 Matt Fleming during the event. was in attendance was Phi Theta students involved in Jordan, A less boisterous, yet active Kappa. They were selling ice including students from Miraclub on campus is Movimiento cream, handing out pamphlets, Costa College, Cal State San Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan American flags and other Marcos and San Diego State (M.E.Ch.A.). patriotic themed items around University. You can contact Jesse "M.E.Ch.A. raises cultural and the table. Phi Theta Kappa is the Bradley, college pastor at (760) social awareness for all students," school's honor society for college 407-6700 ext. 242 for more said Paola Oropeza, presidemt of students, said Jesse Lyn, Phi information.

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â&#x20AC;˘ 50 cent short of Kanye's success JIM FARBER T'tCT CANPUS

Fitty better get his fishing rod ready.

Sales figures reveal that Kanye West will indeed trounce first week numbers for SO's latest CD, an occurrence Cent vowed would make him hang up his mike for good.

Final SoundScan numbers won't be out until Wednesday, but estimates tallied by the trade magazine Hits put West's third CD, "Graduation," at 930,251 copi-es in its first seven days.

That would be the industry's biggest opening week in three years _ since 2005's "The

Massacre" by, guess who? 50 Cent.

The rapper's latest, "Curtis," pushed 659,682 units, according to Hits. That will land it at No. 2, nudged under West's work on the latest Billboard Top 200 Album list.

All figures estimate both hard copy and digital sales. West's label, Def Jam, was already proclaiming victory Tuesday night _ but not rubbing it in.

"We're not gloating," Def Jam President Jay-Z told The Associated Press. "He's (West) celebrating his win .... fu his mind, he believed he could win the whole time."

Some media outlets have suggested 50 Cent may be trying to wiggle out of his vow to quit with

his recent accusation that Def Jam has been "rigging sales."

Fitty's people did not return calls to elaborate on his charges or to comment on whether the rap star will indeed make good on his claim to bow out.

Rolling Stone magazine fanned the flames of the controversy by putting the two sparring rappers on its latest cover. Deputy managing editor Jason Fine says he hardly expects 50 to end it all now.

He added, "650,000 records doesn't sound like quitting numbers to me. I think he realizes that his moment at the very top of the game might have passed, but the guy did a great job of making an event out of a record release."

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COMET SPORTS

THE TELESCOPE ' MONDAY. SEPT. 24, 2007

Comets offense steps up in victory against tfie Dons "I was glad to see Felix scored again," Hernandez said. "He's our playmaker ? the one who makes it Palomar men's soccer knocked happen in the middle." off national powerhouse Santa In the 68th minute, Santa Ana Ana 3-1 Sept. 14 at Minkoff Field. scored a goal to tie the game at "I am very pleased .----- - ------, one a piece. with how we played COMETS 3 Goalie Joey Vella played all90 minutes and today," head coach Carlos Hernandez said. recorded seven saves "Obviously, Santa Ana while only giving up the has a lot of state cham- Palomar vs. Mira one goal. . h 1ps ' t o suppor t Sept.

Costa at3:15p.m.

ApproXlllla . te Iy 10 rmn. pwns 26 at Minkoff how good they are." field. utes later Bryson scored Palomar earned on an assist by Emanuel their second win of look AT STAKE: Palomar will Gutierrez. Bryson said nde momentum after the season in as many consecuivevictories there wasn't anything games. planned out for it, but "The best thing we did today that he just saw a gap and took it. was keep our heads in it," Palomar Shortly after, Bryson scored again forward Steve Bryson said. unassisted on a breakaway play.

"Everybody kept it positive and "Stevie, just out of the blue, is we just played our game." coming on," Hernandez said.

Bryson continued his scoring Hernandez, who started at Palomar in 1994, said this is the streak with his seventh and first time the Comet have beaten eighth goals of the season. the Dons since 1995.

Communication seemed to be Santa Ana won the Commission lost at one point near the end, On Athletics soccer championship as Santa Ana set up for a penalin 2004 and 2005. ty kick. It took Palomar over a Palomar's Paco Felix scored minute to set up, and when in the first goal of the day, second position, Santa Ana sailed the of the season, unassisted in the kick wide left.

23rd minute.

"They worked as a team and ANTHONY SCHWARTZ

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Palomar's forward Steve Bryson works the ball upfield against Santa Ana. Bryson. a San Pasqua I High product. finished with two goals in awinning effort for the Comets. Palomar avenged a 2-lloss last season to the Dons wth a 3-1 victory on Sept.14 at Minkoff Field.

communicated who had who," Hernandez said. "When you got a cohesive team it makes a big difference."

Santa Ana dominated field position, but all was according to plan for Hernandez.

"We _wanted to pressure them," Hernandez said. "We practiced

on the low pressure defense, meaning we wait for them on our half of the field and then we attack smart."

Hernandez liked his team's execution on defense.

"We got to keep working on the low-pressure defense," Hernandez said. "I think its going to be a

Last season Velte led the team with 24 goals and 12 assists which ranked her No. 3 in the state and No. 1 in the Pacific Coast Conference with 60 total points.

This season, Velte leads the Comets with 5 goals and 3 assists.

Palomar moved to 6-1 on the season with the win.

The Comets had 89 points, while Cuyamaca won the team title with 36 points. Andres Lopel placed ninth for the Comets in 24:10.40.

Cross country off to the races

MEGAN SHAGENA

Palomar's Reina Ayala stayed ahead of the pack on Sept.14 during the Palomar Invitational at Guajome Regional Park. The women's team finished first in the meet.

Women's Soccer on a roll Palomar won its sixth game of the season against Rio Hondo on Sept. 15 in a 2-0 victory.

Felicia Velte lead the Comets with a goal and an assist as Palomar defeated the

a Roadrunners in non-conference game.

Velte gave Palomar a 1-0 halftime lead as she scored off a Jennifer Jones' assist. Ashley Weaver scored a goal in the second-half off a Velte assist.

Goalkeeper Kylie Garcilaso notched her second shutout in the last two games.

The Comets' women's cross country team raced to the team championship at the Palomar Invitational meet Saturday at Guajome Regional Park in Vista.

The Comets scored 24 points to out-distance second-place Santa Barbara City College (61 points) by 37 points in the seven-team field.

Ericka Hendrickson (21:11.56 for 5K) and Aubriele Rowe (21:36.41) placed 1-2 in the race to key Palomar's team title. Cori Marte (21:58.46 for fifth place), Julie Heuring (22:15.12 for seventh)) and Aliso Patterson (23:10.86 for ninth).

Palomar's Miguel Albarran won the men's race in 21:45.68 for 4.0 miles to lead the charge in a fourth-place team finish.

trademark for this team once we learn how to execute it."

Hernandez said he is pleased with the way his team is playing.

"I'm proud of these guys," Hernandez said. "They've played a real tough schedule Hopefully we can keep the momentum going and get some more wins."

conference four-way tournament at the Mountain Lakes Country Club in Desert Hot Springs.

Palomar's Charlai Kosh and Kaelisa Pennington each recorded scores of 84. Janette Washburn shot a 91 and Patti Waterman scored a 107.

Mt. San Antonio won the tournament with a total score of Palomar's Women's volleyball 352, College of he Desert placed team lost to Los Angeles Pierce on second with a 354, placing forth Sept. 18, 32-30, 30-22, and 30-25. was Long Beach City College The Comets (3-3) are without (418). returning all-conference outside hitter Jessica Parks (ankle).

The No. 7-ranked Brahmas (6-1) placed second in state community college tournament last season.

The Comets were led by Audrey Green with 10 kills, Courtney Last season's Palomar stand Tanner with 18 digs and Heather out quarterback for the Comets, Reichel with 32 assists.

The Comets will open up Pacific Tyler Lorenzen has found success at the Coast Conference play on Oct. 3 similar University of Connecticut. against Southwestern.

Lorenzen has thrown for 706 yards and four touchdowns in three games for the Huskies (3-0).

Lorenzen completed 229 of 332 attempt for 2,960 yards and 26 touchdowns last Fall and rushed for an additional 836 The newly fomed women's yards and eight TDs in leading golf team for the Comets placed the Comets to a share of the third with an overall score of Mission Conference American 366 on Sept. 17 in the Foothill Division championship.

Women's volleyball falls even

Ex-Comet strives on division one level at UConn

Women's golf plays in first ever tourney

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MONDAY, SEPT. 24, 2007 ; THE TELESCOPE

SPORTS ON DECK Tuesday, Sept. 25 MEN'S WATER POLO The Comets play San Diego Mesa College at 3 p.m. in the Palomar pool.

WOMEN'S WATER POLO The Comets play San Diego Mesa College at 4:15 p.m. in the pool.

Wednesday, Sept. 26 WOMEN'S SOCCER The Comets play Cuyamaca College at 1p.m. at the Soccer Field.

MEN'S SOCCER The Comets play MiraCosta College at 3:15 p.m. at the Soccer Field.

Thursday,Sept.27 MEN'S WATER POLO The Comets play Grossmont College at 3 p.m. at the pool.

WOMEN'S WATER POLO The Comets play Grossmont College at 4:15 p.m. at the pool.

Friday, Sept. 28 WOMEN'S SOCCER The Comets play MiraCosta College at 1p.m. at the Soccer Field.

MEN'S SOCCER The Comets play Southwestern College at 3:15 p.m. at the Palomar soccer field.

WRESTLING The Comets match up at Bakersfield College at6p.m.

MEN'S WATER POLO The Comets start the Saddleback tournament.

Saturday, Sept. 29 FOOTBALL The Comets play Pasadena College at 1 p.m. at Pasadena.

MEN'S WATER POLO The Comets will play in the Saddleback tournament.

Sunday, Sept. 30 WOMEN'S GOLF The Comets will compete in the Monterey tournament at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch.

Monday, Oct. I MEN'S SOCCER The Comets play Rio Hondo College at 4 p.m. at Minkoff field.

Wednesday, Sept. 3 WOMEN'S SOCCER The Comets play Miramar College at 3:15 p.m. at the Soccer Field.

MEN'S SOCCER The Comets play San Diego Mesa College at 3:15 p.m. at San Diego Mesa.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL The Comets play Southwestern College at 6 p.m. at the Dome.

Comets get defensive in victory over Mounties JOHN SCAFETTA THE ELf:SCG?E

Palomar football head coach Joe Early peered at the Mt. San Antonio College sideline Sept.

15 only to spot a familar friend and his son.

Tom Craft, who once led Palomar to three national championships in the 1990s and coached the San Diego State football team from 2001-2005, now runs No. 9 ranked Mounties' offense. Son Kevin Craft, a spot-starter at San Diego State last season and former Comet ball boy, is currently one of the nation's top-ranked junior college quarterbacks.

So when the No.11 ranked Comets outlasted Mt. SAC 31-23 at Escondido's W i l s o n COMETS 31 Stadium, the MOUNTiES 23 victory was UP NEXT bittersweet for Early.

Palomar at. Pasadena "We went 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at into this thing Pasadena College like an inter- AT STAKE: Palomar will try its hot streak going squad scrim- against Pasadena and find mage, to tell similar success to last you the truth," season's45-27 victory.

Early said.

"When Tom was at Palomar, I was calling the defense and he was calling the offense. We've been doing this for a long time. It was a situation where we wanted to give a couple different looks from what we've done the last two games. But we treated this just like another game. It turned out to be a good football game and we were fortunate to come out on top."

The Comets (3-0) used a potent offensive performance in the first half to pick apart a Mounties (2-1) squad who averaged over 60 points in its first two games of the season. Palomar led by as many as 19 points in the second quarter.

The Comets' defense dished out its finest effort of the season, led by safety Loa Madon who had eight tackles and one fumble recovery and defensive end Andrew Sugg, who recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter.

"It was a huge win," Madon said. "I thought everyone played with intensity and we limited our mistakes. The defensive line and front seven did very well and the back four held them when they needed to come passing. The front four and the linebackers brought the pressure and won us the game ."

That pressure was geared toward Craft, who managed to throw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, despite being sacked four times. He left the game early in the third quarter after suffering severe cramps and dehydration.

The sophomore quarterback was later placed on a stretcher, escort-

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Palomar quarterback Hunter Wanket searches for rspace to run as running back Donnell Fulford looks for someone to block. Wanket finished with 226 yards passing and three touchdowns in a 31-23 victory over Mt. Sac at Escondido's Wilson Stadium

ed into an ambulance and taken to Palomar Medical Center where he was treated.

"It's tough," Early said of watching the younger Craft exit the stadium. "You understand that's the game of football, but you never want to see that.

Kevin is a heck of a kid and they are a heck of a family."

The Comets young offensive line gave quarterback Hunter Wanket plenty of time to sit in the pocket and locate receivers down field.

"Our goal is to get better each and every week," Early said of his offensive line. "We've only got one guy, Vic Aquilina, that played last year so this is a work in progress and they're working hard."

The effort translated into Wanket completing 11 of 25 passes for three touchdowns and 226 yards. The sophomore connected with Leiyon Myers on a 48-yard touchdown pass and Kyle Hill on a 11-yard touchdown connection.

"We came in looking for an opportunity to prove ourselves," Wanket said. "It was a tough win, but it was fun."

Wide receiver Tobias Shanks led the Comet receivers with five completions for 114 yards, including a 57 -yard touchdown reception from Wankett.

"This week they put a lot of oneon-one coverage on him and I really tried to take advantage of it when I saw it," Wanket said. "He's our playmaker and I'm going to try to get him the ball."

Mt. SAC's offense showed signs of life with less than two minutes left in the game, when John McDowell blocked a Palomar punt in the end zone for a touchdown.

But the Comet offense recovered an onside attempt on the ensuing kickoff and they then managed the run the clock out for

the victory.

"This was a big game, the third game of the season," Wanket said.

"We were excited coming into it and we knew it was going to be tough. A win like this gives us confidence and maybe we will start clicking a little more offensively and defensively."

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Palomar running back Leiyon Myers stiff arms a Mt. Sac defender. Myers rushed for 66 yards and caught a44-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Hunter Wanket.