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Mold in the Ubuilding poses potential health risk ALEJANDRA JACKSON THE TELESCOPE

Students may be noticing big things happening around the Ubuilding, which is home to Palomar's Communications Department, as facilities and outside specialists attempt to deal with a recently discovered mold problem.

The problem was first suspected when Anne Hathaway, academic department assistant secretary, noticed a "moldy smell" in the building. Initially Hathaway dismissed it, keeping doors open to air out the smell.

But when she developed respiratory problems and a cough she said she felt like she could no longer ignore it.

The U-building is made up of faculty offices and student labs, where students are often working for several hours a day. With so many people using the building, Hathaway brought her concerns to Norma Bean, Arts/Media/Business/Communic ations Department Dean, who moved her and several others experiencing health problems to another building.

Professor Pat Hahn was one who moved offices. Hahn said he sneezed all the time as a result of the mold. Rather than stay in the U-building he decided it was best to err on the side of caution.

"The concern is that you retire in 5 or 10 years and then you find out you have some kind of disease," Hahn said.

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Professor Pat Hahn stands in what was once the Communications Department. Hahn is one of several faculty members who moved their offices out of the Ubuilding because of problems with mold. Health experts are ripping up the carpets to clean up the problem.

The school has brought in an industrial hygienist to deal with the situation. Industrial hygienist specialize in environmental stresses in the workplace that can cause sickness,

according to www.aiha.org.

Much of the work to rid the U-building of the mold was conducted over spring break. The entire east wall was torn down and replaced.

Recently they have begun to tear out the carpets from underneath all the cabinets where more mold was found.

It is not known exactly when the mold first began to appear

but it is assumed that it began in the winter after several rainstorms pounded the North County area.

The U-building was erected over 25 years ago and was only meant to be on campus temporarily but has never been replaced.

These factors combined to create a perfect breeding ground for mold Hahn said.

Unlike Hahn and Hathaway, Facilities Director for the Communication Department, Greg Baker, said that he has yet to be affected. Despite the fact that he continues to work in the U-building, he has not felt any physical side effects.

"I have not heard any complaints from the students who use the equipment in the building to edit their videos," Baker said.

Victoria Jackson, a Visual Communications major, said she was not concerned about the mold, saying that as long as it was not black mold, then she wasn't going to be worried.

Hahn said that after a meeting with the industrial hygienist last week, it was determined there is still too much mold but they will continue working.

Hathaway said the school responded appropriately and that the concerns of her and her coworkers were respected.

At the time of this story's publication, a representative from the Facilities Department could not be reached for comment.

Hondas, Acuras main target PreMed Club puts students on the right track for on-campus car theft MELANA PRESTON fHE TELESCOPE

Vehicle theft has increased at Palomar since 2006, but quick response by Palomar police appears to have resulted in fewer stolen cars this spring semester.

Eleven cars have been stolen from lots on campus since July, according to the Palomar College Police Department The Clery Act, which provides public information on annual campus crime statistics, reported a total of seven stolen cars TIJBII m VEHICLES PJGE 3

HEATHER BORSO THE TELRSCOPf

Pursuing a career in medicine or dentistry can be a daunting and a long journey for many students, but fortunately for Palomar College students, an organization exists on campus to help students reach their educa-

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tional and career goals in the health related field.

The PreMed Club is a group of students interested in all healthrelated fields, such as medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, physical therapy, nursing, pharmacology and medical research.

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Upcoming elections for next year's ASG

CAMPUS CALENDAR

Associated Student Government elections for 2008-2009 president and vice president will begin at 8 a.m. May 5 and will end at noon on May 8. Students can go on-line to www.palomar.edu to place their votes. There will be an icon on the main page to click on that will take you to the correct link.

The lone candidate for president is Robert Frederick.

The candidates for vice president are Stephanie Loscher, Claudia Duran and Tanisha de Ia Torree. Contact the ASG office for more information at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2689.

Monday, May 5 SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Health Services is offering Skin Screening Exams through May 16. The exams are free for students and $20 for faculty. Call (760) 744-1150, ext. 2380 to schedule an appointment.

HIVTEmNG North County Health Services and Palomar Health Services will be giving free HIV tests on the San Marcos campus. Schedule an appointment ~ calling (760) 7441150. ext. 2380.

Possible cuts to bus routes problematic for Palomar students The Associated Student Government held its second to last meeting of the 2007-2008 school year last week.

Former student and Breeze bus line rider, Jennifer Knappac started the meeting off with a plea for the ASG to assist her in getting the word out to Palomar students and faculty to attend a meeting at 2:30 p.m. on May 12 at Escondido City Hall regarding recent proposed Breeze bus line route cuts.

The North County Transit District is proposing numerous cuts to current routes that could affect the transportation needs of Palomar students and faculty.

The ASG will have petitions set up at a table during its Cinco de Mayo celebration May 5 in the Student Union.

Students and faculty are strongly encouraged to sign the petitions and help out fellow students who ride the bus line.

Many ASG members said they were expressing concerns from students on campus who have approached them regarding the bus line cuts.

The meeting proceeded on to discussions regarding a proposed new ASG logo for next year.

Vice President Paul Barboa presented one to members, who discussed what they liked and disliked.

Sen. Pulkit Kanotra advised members he would be proposing a design as well once the designer forwarded it to him.

The last meeting will be at 1 p.m., May 7 in room SU-18. Contact the ASG for more information at (760) 744-llSO, ext. 2605.

Field trips, not just a day at the beach Palomar students can spend the end of May on a four-day field course of the Southern California coastline as part of Oceanography 195 and Geography 195 classes.

The trip will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla May 27 - 30. Each day students will visit up to eight different beaches "from more natural beaches to places were there has been a lot of human impact and discuss what effect man has had on the environment;' said course Professor Patricia Deen.

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CINCO DE MAYO The Associated Student Government and Office of Student Affairs will celebrate Cinco de Mayo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the student union. The event will include music, vendors and food.

Tuesday, May 6 FREE FilM SERIES "Cashback;' a United Kingdom comic feature about an

art student who discaiers an ability to stop time will be shown at 6:30 p.m in room P-32. Directed ~ Sean Ellis, "Cashback" was an Oscar nominated short film.

Admission is free.

Career fair

Tulane Seville, an engineering major, discusses scholarship and career opportunities with Army Sgt. First Class Eiby Funes on April30 at the Career Fair held at Palomar College's San Marcos campus.

Wednesday, May 7 CAMPUSEXPLORAnONS

New to the trip is a stop on East Anacapa Island, which is part of the Channel Islands National Park Participants will spend the day exploring a kelp forest and going over the ecological and biological differences between islands.

This is the second year Deen has offered the course, which originated when a student who had already been on several field courses requested a new one.

Deen said the trip provides students with a way to experience the concepts that they talked about in class in a way that the classroom cannot convey.

"A lot of people see their beach as close to home and it turns out that there are a lot of differences up and down the coast from one place to another so this will really give them an opportunity to experience the Southern California coastline, it's history, the human impact and have a lot of fun doing it," Deen said.

The deadline to sign up is May 9. For more information contact Deen at (760) 7441150, ext. 2519 or pdeen@palomar.edu.

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PARTLY CLOUDY

Wednesday, May 7

Free skin screenings at Health Center Palomar College can help you keep your skin healthy with skin screenings through May 16.

To honor Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the Health Services Center is offering Palomar skin screening exams with a physician or nurse practitioner through May 16.

"Students are advised to make appoinbnents now and not wait until the end;' Health Services Administrative Secretary Yvette Martinez said. "A lot of health class professors are offering their students extra credit if they have the exam done ~ the end of the semester.'

The exams are free for students as long as their health fee has been paid for. The cost for faculty members is $20.

The exam will consist of the doctor or nurse practitioner examining each person's skin based on their complexions and how they are protecting their skin.

For more information contact Martinez at (760) 744-llSO, ext 2380.

Thursday, May 8

Friday, May 9

Fashion Department Design Professor, Cristina Tejeda will host a free seminar "The Fashion Response: Symptoms of Culture in a Techno-Age" in room ES-19 at 2p.m.

ASGMEmNG The ASG will have its weekly meeting at 1 p.m. in room SU-18.

Thursday, May 8 SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Health Services is offering Skin Screening Exams through May 16. The exams are free for students and $20 for faculty. Call (760) 744-1150, ext. 2380 to schedule an appointment.

Friday, May 9 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Ten to 15-Palomar students are needed to volunteer to assist building a new horne at 2578 Roosevelt St in Car1sbad. The construction will start at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Call Michelle Taramasco at (760) 744-1150, ext.

1542 to volunteer or for more information.

To submit events for the campus calendar, e-mail us at telescope@palornar.edu or call (760) 891-7865.

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When someone has a near death experience, it's believed that it changes that person - at least it's true for Palomar English professor Rocco Versaci.

"I learned not to take anything for granted,"Versaci said.

Versaci is referring to the time he found out he had cancer. In 2003, the 40-year-old was diagnosed with a Germ Cell Tumor. Despite the diagnosis, Versaci beat the cancer and will be celebrating five years in September.

During that time Versaci endured nine weeks of chemotherapy.

In his office is a photograph, where Versaci is standing in between two nurses, showing the ill effects of the chemo. He was unrecognizable. ''It was pretty chaotic," Versaci said.

Versaci said the hardest thing about beating cancer was the return to normalcy - except it would never be normal again. He

went from solitude to the real world, a place filled with sound.

"Afterward was (difficult) when all the noise came back," Versaci said. ''I was able to shut-out everything and concentrate on the treatment."

After the chemo, Versaci knew he was going to return to Palomar and continue teaching, but he said he needed something more. He wanted to be healthy and educate.

He picked up long distance biking and wrote a book, "This Book Contains Graphic Language: Comics as Literature."

"Long distance biking and the book were off-shooters to beating cancer,"Versaci said.

Versaci said he always wanted to write a book, but says he never got around to it. With a new perspective on life, Versaci decided not to waste time and wrote the book As for biking, he said it first began as a way to stay healthy and save on gas. Versaci rides his bike every morning to campus, if weatherpermits.

Versaci has been teaching at

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for the entire year of 2006. Police incident logs report eight stolen cars between July and October 2007 alone. Tirree more cars were stolen between January and April of 2008.

While who stole these cars remains unclear, law enforcement agencies eventually recovered four of the eleven cars stolen from Palomar.

"When a vehicle is stolen the information for that vehicle is placed in a state-wide database which all law enforcement agencies have access to," said Karen Boguta, Palomar Police Department Dispatch and Records Coordinator. "When a law enforcement agency queries the vehicle's information it will show that the vehicle is stolen. The law enforcement agency will then do a recovery on the vehicle."

The thief or thieves may or may not be apprehended said Boguta. However, the vehicle is then towed and the owner notified.

The most popular cars on campus are Honda Civics and Acura Integras. Of the 11 cars reported stolen between July '07 and April '08, there were six Civics and five Integras taken. The reports state that the cars were had model years of 1994 - 2000.

All but one vehicle was stolen from student lots 9 and 12, which are the two largest parking lots on the San Marcos campus. The other vehicle was taken from student parking lot 3, which is located near the athletic fields. According to reports, most occurred in the late afternoon and early evening, but a few were stolen possibly as early as early as 10 a.m.

Fast and aggressive action by the Palomar Police Department may have helped halt stolen cars this spring semester. The most recent car theft- among the three stolen this spring- occurred in late Febmary.

Proactive efforts by the police department include more emphasis in monitoring activity throughout campus parking lots.

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Palomar since 1997, and with his love of literature and comics, he got the idea of combining both subjects andCJ:S!gtmga class.

"I was a big -rea der as a kid," Versaci said. 'Tve always loved books."

Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago ,Versaci said he was "pretty mellow'' but spent a lot of time by himself.

"I was alone a lot and I think that's what led me into reading stories,"Versaci said.

He said it wasn't until college that his love of comic books reawakened.

It was at graduate school at Indiana University where he ELLIOT DE LISSER l THE TELESCOPE attended Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novelist Art Spiegelman's Professor Rocco Versaci hast created Eng. 290, a literature class about comic books. lecture.

English professor Ann Maioroff students and I wanted to do the "He opened my eyes," Versaci same thing,"Versaci said. agrees with his approach and said.

After his return from chemo, feels Versaci has achieved that That lecture was something that Versaci referred back to that time goal. would stay with him for the rest of of his life and decided he was going "He puts heart and soul into his his life. Little did Versaci know that to do something he's always wanted teaching," Maioroff said. "He this inspiration would help him to do - write a book But not just makes sure he finds different recover from cancer years later. any book It was going to be about ways to excite his students."

"I saw excitement generated in comics.

Car thefts on campus 9 Number of months reviewed 11 Total number of cars stolen

5 Acura lntergas stolen 6 Honda Civics stolen 1 All but one stolen from lots 9, 12 8 Cars stolen from July to Oct. 2007 3 Cars stolen since January Sourr:e: P<llomC~r College Police

"In response, the police department has been manning the Skywatch towers in the parking lots," Boguta said. "The bike patrol staff has also increased by 300 percent, going from three to nine people. The police department will continue to certify more people for the bike patrol."

Campus safety recommends preventative efforts by students to avoid both car theft and theft of personal property in cars. Many students forget to lock their car doors and roll up windows, leaving the car and belongings unnecessarily vulnerable to burglary.

The police department asks students and staff not to leave personal items in obvious locations. Items like laptops and purses have been taken from cars, besides the cars themselves.

Boguta suggested using "Clubs, LoJack systems, and security systems if it is financially feasible.

"Parking in well-lighted and well-traveled areas are additional safety measures, not only for vehicle loss prevention, but also for their own safety when walking back and forth from class," Boguta said.

members travel 60 miles south of Ensenada, Mexico to the Erendira Clinic. Working beside AmericanCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 student may choose. The club also licensed, health-care professionals, stupresents opportunities to members dents provide medical and dental servto earn volunteer hours and serves ices to the under-served population. as an environment for networking The opportunity to offer assistance to the local people is a powerful and interaction.

The 104 members have joined for a encounter for most.

"You have to want to help people," variety of reasons. Some participate for the camaraderie and others for the Campbell said. "Erendira opens your volunteer hours they receive, which eyes and lets you know you are capable counts on their college entrance appli- of doing it."

One of the benefits of the club cations. Others join for guidance.

"Being in the club helped me figure according to its members is the out what I wanted to do," said Clyde friendship and encouragement they Campbell, the ICC representative and receive through socializing and neta microbiology major pursuing med- working with other students with ical research. "There are so many dif- similar goals.

"The club pushes students," said ferent majors and ways to go."

Hosting guest speakers at their Kirk Robinson, the president and a meetings introduces students to differ- human biology :major pursuing ent careers and perspectives. Past lec- orthopedic surgery. "It's easy to get turers have included former students, lost, but we stick together and study health professionals, admission coun- together."

Former members agree the club selors and financial specialists.

Members gain valuable insight and provides valuable experiences and tools to succeed, which they have guidance from these discussions.

"Guest speakers provide aware- continued to utilize after transferness," said Mike Migita, the club treas- ring.

"It gives you good leadership urer, who is working toward a career in orthopedic surgery. "They make you skills which you use in the health. realize what you are getting into, the care field," said Verena Schandera, past president and current UCSD positives and the negatives."

Another manner in which the club pre medical student. "I connected serves its members is by making them with people who had the same path aware of volunteer opportunities in and passion and met them later. It their community and abroad. To fund helped build relationships."

The PreMed Club meets every these endeavors, the PreMed Club collects donations of food and clothing on other Wednesday at 3 p.m. in room campus and coordinates raffles. The NS-217. For more information, visit Erendira Clinic is one of the opportu- their Web site at http://clinic4mexinities many of the students are co.googlepages.com. Students wishing to donate supplies or purchase extremely passionate about.

Under the Palomar chapter of the raffle tickets can do so at the meetFlying Samaritans' sponsorship, club ings.

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OPINION

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Sharks should be more afraid of humans

Emergency phones need People cause more damage emergency makeover to sharks than sharks do in rare attacks If you've ever wondered what Palomar College would do in the case of an emergency, using the campuses blue emergency phones would not be an option.

The blue phones, which are located sporadically throughout the campus including near the theater and the Dome, are supposed to dial out to a local police department and are to be used in case of an emergency.

Although it sounds like a smart idea, the phones are over a decade old and have many unreliable flaws that make them a waste of a possible Palomar resources.

Rather than connecting straight to Campus Police, the phones call out to a different local police department. If there was a shooter or some other type of urgent situation on campus where we needed police, Campus Police should be the first people to be contacted since they're already at the location.

Another problem with the phones is the fact that they are old and outdated. Even with some minor repairs and maintenance made on them, the phones still tend not to work. With an emergency at hand, no one can rely on the blue phones to get help. They need to completely replace the systems and make them so they can automatically connect to the Campus Police, or at least have the number to Campus Police posted. If they feel that the blue phones are no longer necessary or it will cost too much to replace them, get rid of them.

Although we are living in an age where the majority of people have a cell phone with them at all times, it is better to be safe than sorry. You never know who will be in the right place at the right time and the blue phones could come in handy. A student could have forgotten their phone at home, its battery could be dead or they could just not have a cell phone. There are multiple scenarios where having the security phones could allow a victim to quickly grab the phone, make a call and contact Campus Police in a faster and more efficient way.

Most students on campus aren't even aware of the emergency phones. Most people probably just walk by them everyday and don't even notice them or just assume they are pay phones.

The Palomar staff needs to have a better way of informing students and faculty of the resources on campus. Just sending a quick e-mail is all it takes to get the word out so at least they aren't wasting space on campus with dead technology that people ignore. Even updating students when a resource is out of order and what they are doing to fix the problem would be helpful.

Some students still feel Palomar should make improvements to their safety on campus and this is one of the ways to do it. By spending some necessary money needed to replace, not just repair, the phones, the campus can take one step forward in making Palomar a safer school.

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Thanks to the movie "Jaws" and other misrepresentations by the media, sharks have a bad reputation of being malicious, human-eating monsters. The shark attack in Solana Beach on April 25 did nothing to improve sharks' image and many are now ignorantly calling for a manhunt for the shark.

Many citizens want the great white that killed Dr. David Martin on death row, fearing that the shark may come back to hunt other humans. This thought completely ignores the fact that sharks do not actively hunt humans, and amazingly no one seems to ever mention what humans do to sharks.

So how dangerous are sharks really?

When you look at the facts, it is impossible to believe that sharks are treacherous if you consider probability instead of possibility. After all, you have a greater chance of dying by being struck by lightning, having a vending machine crush you or even from head trauma caused by a falling coconut.

And can you really blame the shark? Experts say the great white most likely mistook the wet-suit-clad Martin for a seal, attacked and then moved on when he realized his mistake.

After all, humans are the junk food of the animal kingdom and sharks are more likely to swallow a license plate when

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hungry than actually consume a human. If the great white had wanted to eat Martin it would have.

On the flip side, what we are doing to sharks is a completely different tale.

Humans have hunted sharks hundreds of years. for Currently, an estimated 30 million sharks are harvested from the ocean every year and millions more are accidentally caught and killed in non-shark fisheries. Because their rate of reproduction is low they are now endangered.

It is ludicrous that we go into the sharks' natural habitat, kill them by the millions, and when they act on their natural instincts and attack a person, we call foul.

So use some common sense and take steps to avoid attract-

ing sharks. The biggest thing you can do to protect yourself is to never enter the water while bleeding. Sharks can detect blood that is diluted to one part per million and they can smell it from over a mile away.

Some other tips for deterring sharks includes staying in groups, keeping close to shore, avoiding bright clothing as the sharks are drawn to sharp contrasts, leaving shiny jewelry that reflects light much like fish scales on shore and keeping out of the water during the night, dawn and dusk, as that is when the sharks are most active.

However, we must still realize when we step foot in the ocean that we are entering the sharks' territory and certain risks exist.

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'Harold and Kumar' WHAT'S continue their quest HAPPENING

They consult an old friend who happens to be throwing a party when they realize the only way for The long anticipated movie them to get their name cleared is "Harold and Kumar: Escape from through Kumar's ex-girlfriend Guantanamo Bay" is a hilarious Vanessa (Danneel Harris) whose sequel filled with a lot more fiancee has political connections. comedic insanity.

Their journey is now directed to The same morning where Texas where the wedding will take "Harold and Kumar Go to White place.

Castle" ends, is continued on by Throughout their journey, they the beginning of "Harold and stumble across "rednecks" and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo their cyclops child, mistakenly Bay." crash a KKK party, coincidentally In this sequel, Harold Lee (John meet with Neil Patrick Harris and Cho ), the considerably uptight get pulled along into a whoreKorean-American investment house and literally crash into one banker and Kumar Patel (Kal of President Bush's homes.

Penn), the Indian-American couldToward the end, the audience have-been medical stuwill get its dose of MOV1E REV1EV/ dent are best friends romance for Harold and and roommates who just Kumar, not just with 'HAIIOUI AND KUMAR: got home from an weed, but with women ESCAP£FROM exhausting but hilarias well.

GUANANAMO BAY' ously crazy adventure to Ultimately, the sequel White Castle due to a is a lot more packed with OUT OF FOUR STARS adventures and a lot drastic case of "the STARRING: John Cho. munchies." Harold and Kal Penn more insane antics than Kumar board a flight to the first one.

RATED: R Amsterdam in order for However, the racial Harold to pursue romantic rela- profiling and discrimination tions with his beautiful neighbor, pulled it down a bit. It was more Maria. Not to mention, another offensive than it was humorous. stoner quest to get high in the The characters remained as lovhaven for potheads where they are able as the first one and as a plus, free to roam around and smoke viewers will get to see another side legalized weed. of Harold and Kumar, most imporBecause of Kumar's mischievous tantly Kumar's romantic side. antics on the flight, the stoner duo Although this film is hilarious, are both mistaken for terrorists you might realize that you find and are both forced to go to yourself laughing more at the first prison, hence, Guantanamo Bay. one than at the sequel. The second Less than an hour into being movie isn't as funny. locked up, innocent criminals However, in order to fully enjoy Harold and Kumar manage to the sequel you should watch escape from the sexual abuse of "Harold and Kumar Go to White the prisoner guards and the dread- Castle" first if you haven't yet. ful atmosphere of prison.

The first movie is a classic and Harold and Kumar keep on get- the sequel will stay true to the ting themselves into strange situa· original. If you loved the first one, tions, coming across random and you'll definitely love -- or at least awkward characters throughout like - - hanging out with the two their journey. zany men in the sequel.

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Tim Leonelli (left) and Charles Welty performed the Baroque Duet during Concert Hour.

Honors Performers share music with peers CRYSTAL EVANS THE TELESCOPE

The musical styling of professional musicians delight students and the public every week at Concert Hour but the performance by the Palomar Honors Performers brought something new to the table.

The nine students in the honors class performed at Concert Hour to share with the public what they have been working on in class.

Their talent and selections allowed for a Concert Hour unlike any other.

"I've been to a lot of concert hours and I've never heard anything like that before," audience member Saree Bravo said.

Chanty Tang, who has also attended several Concert Hours, agreed.

"Today's concert was different," Tang said. "It got my attention."

The difference was not only with the performers but the selections as well.

"Usually we bring in professionals and they perform a variety of works," said Shay Hamblin, one of the nine performers. "Today we were showcasing our honors performance class. In class we practice a variety of different genres so that is what we performed."

The students did a variety of works including a piece from Barbershop, a Baroque Duet, a Jazz piece and Auction Cries, an outstanding piece the group performed together. However the most surprising work was a spo-

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by Stephanie Hansen and Analia Romero.

"As part of singing we always incorporate the character of the piece into the song," Hansen said.

"It was a classic that needed to be done and it gave us a chance to practice our acting."

The performers were all enthusiastic about the chance to perform at Concert Hour.

"As musicians, it really puts our feet to the fire so to speak," Romero said. "There is a lot of pressure when you perform in front of your peers and it really helps us to grow as musicians."

The performance was beneficial not only for the performers but for the students and public who attended as well.

"I like Concert Hour because I don't have to pay for a ticket," Tang said. "And I get credit for my piano and vocal classes, plus I just enjoy it."

Romero extended an invitation for everyone to attend.

"Everyone should come enjoy Concert Hour," said Romero. "It's free to the public and they can come and hear a variety of great music."

The next Concert Hour performance will be at 12:30 p.m. on May 8 in room D-10. Cal State Fullerton faculty artist Serge Martinchuk will be performing piano solos featuring music by Mozart and Rachmaninoff. For NEW LINE CINEMA ! MCT CAMPUS more information on upcoming events visit www.palomarper Kumar (left), played by Kal Penn, and Harold (middle), played by John Cho, star in the forms. com. sequel 'Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay.'

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BRANDON MAGOSKI I FOR THE TELESCOPE

Asea otter was on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The photo was taken as part of the Photographers of California class.

JEFF GUNN

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This is ashot of the shoreline in the Point Lobos State Reserve in central California.

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In April, a photography field studies class called Photographers of California traveled to the Monterey Peninsula for four days. Led by Assistant Professor Donna Cosentino, the students not only photographed in beautiful Point Lobos and Big Sur, but also visited well-known photographers and walked through galleries and museums to view masterworks of photography. The students study California photographers throughout the semester and at the end, each student creates a portfolio of photographs taken on the field trip.

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During atrip to Monterey, the Photographers of Californiaclass stood around adesk as photographer Kim Weston gave instruction.

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This is acoastline photo that was shot on aportion of the famous 17-mile Drive.

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Amule deer got caught on camera at Monterey County's Point Lobos State Reserve, located on California's central coast.

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lounge on apatio overlooking the majestic California coastline during a Palomar College fieldtrip in April.

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The Carmel Mission is located in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, south of Monterey.

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Tutoring Center helps students with class confusion KATRINA KOBZEFF THE TELESCOPE

Trying to understand confusing word problems and foreign languages is enough to make the average person cringe, but for the students visiting the Palomar Tutoring Center it makes it a little less painful.

Located at the back of the main computer lab in room LL105, struggling students flock to the tutoring center to receive help with a variety of challenging subjects taught at Palomar.

These tutors offer one-on-one time with individual's whose educational needs are not being met in the classroom.

"The tutors fill in the blanks that my teacher skips in class," said Katrina Dancey, 25, about her six-hour chemistry class.

Dancey explained that her teacher goes over a chapter a day and at that pace there is no time for questions so she struggles to keep up.

Student, Ryan Ross, 22, said, " I would recommend the tutoring center. In my opinion, the tutors are better than the teachers who are too worried about the clock, they do a lousy job."

These two students said they appreciate the student volunteers and staff who are there for them six days a week whenever they need a question answered.

Tutoring is a free service offered to all students enrolled at Palomar College and is available on a walk-in basis for 30minute sessions. Reservations can also be made in advance for hour-long sessions for students in the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and TRIO Program.

The center is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.

"Most people come here to get help in math and English," said Serena Sauerheber, 26, who works at the tutoring center.

She added that chemistry is also popular. They have about eight student tutors and 21

tutors in all.

Tutors offer help in all math, science and English classes.

They also tutor many different languages from sign language to Japanese. They even offer help for accounting classes.

The newest classes they offer are Italian, Chinese and Japanese, Sauerheber said.

Katrina Dancey S au e r heber student also recommended that students come to a tutoring session prepared with questions. Tutors are not there to do homework, but to clarify any difficulties a student is having with a subject. The busiest time at the center is Monday through Thursday in the afternoon.

If 30 minutes isn't enough time, they allow individuals to sign up for additional sessions, but they ask that students leave one hour between sign-ins, according to the tutoring center Web site.

There is also the option of getting a private tutor. The center supplies a referral list of private tutors who charge for their time,

' ' The tutors fill in the blanks that my teacher skips in class."

but are able to work around a student's schedule.

"I've definitely noticed an improvement," Dancey said of her chemistry grades. She added that it would be impossible for any teacher to cram all the information she learns in one semester and that's why it's so overwhelming.

Dancey said she gets by in her class with the help of her favorite tutor. "Richard is bril-

liant, nice, helpful and he will answer any question," she said.

Thanks to him she is managing in a class she claims is "horrible."

While not all students at Palomar are frustrated with their classes, the tutoring center offers a refuge from the stressful classroom setting. It allows students to get the one-on-one time they need, that they are often not given in their classrooms.

What subjects fit your schedule Math: Mon. & Tues. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Get fit for summer with San Marcos' fitness centers MONIQUE GARCIA & MELISSA CASTON THE TELESCOPE

Summertime is just around the comer which means it's time to get in shape and prepare for that swimsuit you'll be sporting in the upcoming months.

With San Diego County being the 12th healthiest city in the U.S., according to a study released by Sperling's Best Places and the multivitamin company Centrum, Palomar College students can contribute to that top number by visiting one of North County's gyms.

There are several local fitness centers in the area to get that perfect summer body. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned or just improve your overall fitness and strength, here are some gyms San Marcos has to offer.

LA FITNESS LA Fitness is one of the largest gyms in the area, located near the intersection of West San Marcos Boulevard and North Twin Oaks Valley Road.

You name the piece of workout equipment you're looking for and LA Fitness has it, including a basketball court, four racquetball courts, punching bags, a spin room, sauna, swimming pool and spa.

The flat screen TVs, fans included on every piece of cardio equipment and very inviting locker rooms boasting beautiful wood lockers and carpeting provide a resort-like feel.

Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Membership options vary, ranging from $249 down and $64.99 per month for all locations, to $99 plus $29.99 per month including only the San Marcos location (prices are s~bject to change).

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Several Palomar students surveyed informally last week said they went to 24 Hour.

The gym is located at the comer of South Rancho Santa Fe Road and San Marcos Boulevard. While 24 Hour offers some of the same amenities as LA Fitness such as child care, numerous cardio and weight equipment options, free weights, sauna, swimming pool and spa, this particular location is significantly smaller than LA Fitness.

The old equip-

ment and lack of ventilation might make it worthwhile for some gymgoers to follow San Marcos Boulevard west to 24 Hour's newest location in Carlsbad even though all cardio equipment, flooring and existing locker rooms will be updated in time for their grand reopening at the end of August.

Numerous classes are offered including Yoga, Pilates, 24Cycle, Step Jam24, Dancer's Workout and 24Aqua. Not only does 24 Hour provide some unique amenities such as a steam room but other health options like the Bodybugg are readily available.

"The Bodybugg is a device that keeps track of calories consumed and calories burned throughout the day:' Membership Counselor Farzad Farokhi said.

This gym location is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Membership pricing is based on club locations and not all locations are equal. However, for access to most gym locations it costs $173 down and $36 per month, as indicated on the Web site. Prepaid memberships are available as well.

purpose gyms feature such as child care, group classes, cardia and weight training equipment, but with a real community- oriented feel.

'CWe go for family environment plus top-notch personal training," Personal Trainer Michael Kish said.

Membership is only $99 down and $19 per month. Tanning is also available for an additional $15 per month.

PROJECI' ATill.ETE Project Athlete can be found right around the corner from International Fitness and Tanning.

This sport performance center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on Sunday, but workout sessions are appointment based.

Project Athlete customizes training sessions to target improvement in speed, power and agility performance making it ideal for athletes looking to get to the next level.

"We focus on specific goals and weaknesses using technique-based teaching," owner Erik Siftar said.

"We work with some small groups but mostly individuals."

Individual sessions are 90 minutes and cost $60 per session.

PALOMAR FITNESS CENTER Palomar College Wellness Center is the most conveniently located gym available to students, being that it is right on campus.

Though it is miniature in size compared to other gyms, there is a wide variety of equipment offered including stationary bikes, treadmills, elliptical machines, free weights and weight machines. All are packed into one room. High ceilings, numerous windows and good air circulation gives this small gym the feeling of an all-purpose gym 10 times its size.

Students like Rebeccah Ryden said that Palomar's fitness center is great because it's not as crowded as other gyms.

Memberships can be prepaid up-

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Lead Instructor Jon Cnossen talked with student Christa Stevenson while she worked out on one of the many equipment pieces at Palomar's Fitness Center. front starting at a three-month to 6 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 membership for $64 or paid month- p.m. and closed on Sundays. ly for $20 per month plus a $20 administration fee.

INTERNATIONAL The wellness center is open FITNESS & TANNING Monday through Thursday from 6 International Fitness and a.m. to 8:30p.m., Friday from 6 a.m.

Tanning is just a few minutes away from Palomar on East Mission Road. This fitness center is unique because it features many of the same amenities that the bigger, all-

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fiJ»!OSCORY!S ARIES (March Zl-April 20)

Social invitations will bring unexpected flirtations this week. Friends and lovers are now highly focused on romantic fulfillment and serious promises. After Tuesday watch for key relationships to progress rapidly and expect loved ones to need a faster pace, new home rules or revised long-term goals. Late this weekend a powerful wave of nostalgia and sentimentality may arrive. Key issues may involve family history, repeated social patterns, past friends or distant relatives.

TAURUS (April Zl-May 20) Financial permissions and new proposals will bring fast breakthroughs over the next few days. Career luck is now extremely high: use this time to foster trust between colleagues or further your ideas with authority figures. Your expertise and foresight will be proven worthwhile. Thursday through Saturday pay special attention to the needs and comments of younger friends or relatives. Someone close may require kind words and gentle guidance: stay focused.

GEMINI (May Zl-June Zl) Watch fast impressions and group insights this week: after Tuesday a close friend may reveal an unexpected attraction, social dilemma or triangle. New relationships are now unpredictable. Remain philosophic and avoid offering advice or acting as mediator. Later this week career discussions with relatives will inspire profitable new ideas. Business partnerships, creative employment ventures and property investments may soon trigger a secondary source of income.

CANCER (..hme 22-July 22) Romantic partners will ask for greater access to your personal or family life this week. At present loved ones may need extra encouragement to feel welcomed or appreciated. Don't disappoint: long-term promises will soon provide the needed security. After Thursday some Cancerians may experience a sudden increase in creativity, artistic awareness and sensuality. Take time to examine all new ideas.

Before mid-week key officials will be moody and unresponsive. Don't, however, press for final answers or new assignments. Over the next 4 days unexpected disagreements and complex power struggles may be in operation. After Friday unusual messages from distant relatives or forgotten friends may arrive. If so, pay close attention to revised plans or quick family changes. New goals, financial schemes and rare business announcements may soon trigger discussion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-SepL 22) Long-term promises now need to be publicly debated. Over the next few days lovers or close relatives may doubt their importance in your life. Provide obvious statements of support and affection: this is not the right time to avoid delicate family or romantic differences. After Wednesday some Virgos may be offered job promotions or asked to take responsibility for a colleague's mistakes. Pace yourself and wait for clear instructions: minor errors are likely.

UBRA (SepL 23-0ct:.. 23) After several weeks of restlessness or lost interest, loved ones will now participate in home events and social gatherings. Welcome all new attitudes and suggestions: friends, relatives and romantic partners will

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respond with warmth and affection. Later this week an unexpected business proposal may demand a quick decision. Job changes and career advancements will be fast and meaningful: thoroughly study all financial documents and ask probing questions.

SCORPIO (Oct.. 24-Nov. 22) Many Scorpios will now expand their business obligations or accept extended workplace duties. Watch for key officials to present unique team proposals, revised payment schedules or streamlined projects. All are promising but wait for written contracts before offering detailed commitments: legal delays may prove bothersome. After Friday discuss property agreements and shared expenses with loved ones. Caution and clear boundaries may be needed.

SAGmARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. Zl) Although financially complicated, large purchases and property agreements will work to your advantage over the next few weeks. Study documents carefully for misinformation or vague calculations. Minor errors, if neglected, will quickly expand. Stay sharp. Wednesday through Saturday some Sagittarians will encounter an exotic and unpredictable potential love affair. Trust your first impressions: complex social and romantic triangles may strain family relationships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Close relatives may push for increased home activities or expanded family planning. Let loved ones know your needs and intentions. For some Capricorns financial security may also be a key concern. Ask others to offer concrete solutions: new short-term and long-term obligations may require careful consideration. After Thursday romantic and social invitations may dramatically increase. Friends will demand bold announcements and public commitments: stay balanced.

AQUARIUS (Jan. Zl-Feb..l9) Old memories and yesterday's regrets may this week cause moodiness. After Wednesday expect loved ones to be easily irritated by new ideas, social suggestions or invitations. Remain cautiously optimistic: for many Aquarians self-reflection is now necessary for emotional and spiritual growth. Late Friday a controversial business or financial proposal should be carefully considered: new career strategies and revised job assignments will soon bring lasting rewards.

PISCES (Feb.~ 20) planning will be challenging but successful this week. Older colleagues will now opt for increased team awareness and extra social involvement. Use this time to encourage understanding between co-workers: your emotional guidance will be appreciated. Thursday through Saturday some Pisceans will experience a sudden glimpse of Mure events. Areas affected may involve family relationships, relocation or long-term business partnerships.

If ycu birthday is this week: Revised career goals are positive but may be delayed for approxinately seven weeks. Before mid-J111e key officials will be slow to adopt new ideas. If so. be patient and gather information, applications or paperwork. Ea1y in July a new era of workplace advaiiCel11ellt arrives: expect fast promotions and steady gains throughout the summer months.

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COMET SPORTS

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COMET SPORTS IN BRIEF Palomar swim teams place second in championships

Brkich, won the 200-meter freestyle relay (1:45.34). Kennedy, Woods, and Brkich joined Sam Alderton to win the 400-meter medley relay (4:26.81).

April 29 at Meyers Field.

Colby Ho, Mitch Blackburn and Anthony Renteria each hit solo home runs while Kellen Lee hit a 3-run homer in the seventh. Ho went 3-for-4 and Lee went 3-for-3 as Palomar racked up 17 hits.

Palomar improved its record to 24-19 on the season and 17-7 in the PCC. Imperial Valley dropped to 1-23 in conference play.

Starting pitcher Andrew Jenkins recorded the win, as he pitched seven innings and gave up one unearned run.

The Palomar men's and women's swim teams each finished in second place in the Pacific Coast Conference Championships held at Wallace Memorial Pool April 24-26.

The Palomar baseball team hit Palomar's Ali Karbossi won gold in the 400-meter individual med- four home runs in a 13-2 win over ley with a time of 4 minutes 41.16 the Pacific Coast Conference's seconds. Palomar also won gold in last place team Imperial Valley the 400-meter team relay as the team of Michael Jordan, David Patel, Shawn Morris and Ryan DeLuna won with the time 3:54.72.

Tristan Kennedy led the "Go Green" and support Five Acres women's team, placing first in three individual events and taking in its vision for children. part on four winning relay teams.

Kennedy placed first in the 100meter individual medley Grand Prize: (1:06.01), the 200-meter individual medley (2:24.46) and the 100or $20,000 cash HUGH COX I THE TELESCOPE meter backstroke (1:05.64 ).

Palomar's Ali Karbossi won first place in the 400-meter individual medley (4:41.16) in the Kennedy, along with Katelyn For full details visit our site www.fiveacres.org Pacific Coast Conference Championship at Palomar's Wallace Memorial Pool April 24-26.

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Thursday, May 8 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS Palomar competes in the first day of the state tournament aH day at the Claremont Club in Claremont

Friday, May 9 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS Day two of the state tournament all day at the Claremont Club in Claremont

Saturday, May 10 liEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS The mal day of the state twnament all day at the Claremont Club in Claremont

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