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Bus cuts could leave stranded students KATRINA KOBZEFF THE TELESCOPE

Some students may soon find themselves without a ride to school. The North County Transit District Board recently approved an estimated $3 million cut to the region's Breeze bus routes, eliminating routes they consider to be the least productive. "We're really backed into a corner to cut service, we need to make choices," said Sarah Benson the marketing representative for NCTD. Due to rising gas prices, decreased sales tax revenue and the California State Legislature withholding nearly $3 billion from the state's public transit account, cuts are inevitable, according to Benson. If passed, the cuts would eliminate 11 routes, reduce weekend service and discontinue the FAST shuttle service that travels through Ramona, Encinitas and Fallbrook. "I ride the bus from Ramona to Palomar for work everyday, if I couldn't ride I may lose my job, my house and my retirement," Palomar Lab Technician Cindy Spencer said. Spencer is one of many community members who said that they felt threatened by the decision of the North County Transit District Board to drastically cut the Breeze bus routes. "I had three disabled Palomar students in my lab after

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NCTD is considering cutting 11 bus routes to make up for the $3 billion the California State Legislature cut from apublic transit account.

they heard this news, they were all worried becal,lSe if these cuts pass they won't be able to get to school, to their doctor's appointments, or anywhere," Spencer said. Between 8 to 10 percent of the Breeze riders are expected to be affected, Benson said. "Some of

our disabled riders will lose service," she added. According to Benson, the NCTD board looked at the routes wit:ll. the least amount of people and those are the ones they chose to cut. The annual estimated saving for the NCTD will amount to $3.9

million. In addition to cutting service, fares for all of North County's transportation will increase. How much is still up for debate. "It is going to affect a lot of people, especially the elderly. I

hear people moan and complain about not being able to get to school and work," said Palomar student Milan Desai. It still needs a second board approval after the public hearing on May 15. The cuts will hurt Palomar students and Cal State San Marcos students who ride the Breeze because NCTD looks to eliminate two of the three routes that service these schools, 341/442 and 447. The routes that will be eliminated are: 365, 397, 3411342, 324, 348/349, 347, 311/312, 338/339, 415, 447 and 403. Route 386 that travels from Oceanside to Ramona will now stop at the Wild Animal Park. Scared by the prospect of being unable to get around, many North County residents have questions. Fliers have been posted by the NCTD at bus stops and on the Web encouraging community members to come to two public hearings. One is at 2:30 p.m. in Escondido on May 12 and the other is at 2 p.m. May 15 in Oceanside. When Yvonne Kuenne and her friends heard about these changes they were devastated. "We live in a boarding house and have to be out between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., we can't walk far so the Breeze is the only way for us to get around. We are really worried." If passed, the cuts will go into effect in August 2008 or january 2009.

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Due to budget cuts, Palomar will reduce the number of class sections available by 300 to 400 for the fall semester, according to school officials. Palomar has been faced with a budget cut of $1.1 million for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, because two counties overestimated how much money they would collect in

property tax this year. Palomar lost its share of the $84 million that Orange and Sonoma counties over reported that usually goes to community colleges, said Robert Deegan. President Palomar was counting on that money for this calendar year. "These cuts, in addition to budget cuts that Palomar will face in the 2008-2009 fiscal year are forcing (Palomar officials) to make every possible cut in class-

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es," Deegan said. But students point out that it seems illogical to cut classes when Palomar is experiencing record enrollment. "It's common knowledge that enrollment is increasing," Palomar student Savannah Cash said. "So with fewer classes available a lot more people won't be

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College students in North County are now offered an alternative for health care. The North County Health Services has opened its doors in San Marcos -with a brand new 3,801 squarefoot Grand Avenue Family Medicine facility. NCHS is a group that serves over 60,000 patients annually in

North County. For 35 years, NCHS has been providing low cost health care to families and students across North County. The organization extends its care to the working college student by choosing a location within a few miles of Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College. Because it is a non-profit commuTURN TO HEALTH

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Meeting to be held to discuss bus route cuts

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Palomar College students and faculty are strongly encouraged by the ASG to attend a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. May 12 in the Escondido City Hall Council Chambers at 201 N. Broadway in Escondido to discuss the North County Transit District's proposed service reductions to the Breeze bus routes. If approved, the proposed cuts to the bus line routes will affect Palomar students' public transportation. Comments regarding the cuts can be emailed to the NCTD at August2008@nctd.org, sent by mail to NCTD, ATTN: BREEZE/FAST Service Changes, 810 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054, faxed to (760) 967-2001 with the subject line reading "BREEZE/FAST Service Changes;Âˇ or by calling (760) 9666500.

Monday, May 12 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

Tuesday, May 13 FREE FILM SERIES The film "Playtime" is a free-form examination of mod-

em life where Monsieur Hulot tries to keep an appointment, American tourists try to experience Paris and a new restaurant tries to pull off its opening night. It will be shown at 6:30p.m. in room P-32. Directed l:tj Jaques Tati, the film will be shown in French with English subtitles. Admission is free.

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auction for used items Beginning 8 a.m. on May 14 and ending at 3 p.m. on May 28 students, staff and the general public can go online to www.publicsurplus.com to bid on items for an event called District Internet Auction. The Palomar District will be auctioning off items such as computers and desk chairs that are no longer used. The auction will be open 24 hours a day until the last day. Go online to the Palomar main page, then click Auctions under the Quick Links tab and the site takes you to the Surplus property page where it is all explained. Public Surplus is a method of disposing of excess, worn, or scrap property the district no longer needs therefore they are auctioning them off on the site. The auctioned items are being auctioned "as is" and "where is': meaning there is no guarantee or warranty on the purchased items. All bidders must be at least 18 years old and once an item is won, winning bidders have 10 days to pick up the property from Palomar. For more information contact Diane Rabe at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2773.

Commencement ceremony for Fall 2007, Spring 2008 Graduates of the Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 will participate in the upcoming commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. on May 23 at the football field on the San Marcos campus, so low-heeled shoes are recommended. Students who are walking in the cere-

Afree presentation of the Registered Dental Assisting Program orientation will be held at 2 p.m. in room S-lllt is open to the public.

GOALÂˇSmiNG WORKSHOP Hany Joseph will present a seminar on goal setting that explains how to set goals and achieve them. The seminar will be held in the Governing Board Room in the building at 1p.m.

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Lewis Tuiavit (front) and Tala Mauga performed aslap dance on May 7, atraditional form of Samoan dancing. Tuiavil and Mauga are part of the Tifaolemona Club, which means "Pearl of the Ocean" in Samoan.

mony are to be at the Theatre by 3:30 p.m. with their gowns on. There is no limit on the number of guests each student can have attend as there is no reserved or assigned seating. Parking lots one and two will be reserved that day for special guests and everyone else is permitted to use any other lot on campus. Following the ceremony, a small reception will follow on the football field. For more information contact Marilyn Lunde at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2595 or go to room SU-201.

or nurse practitioner through May 16. "Students are advised to make appointments ncm 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 l:tj the end of the semester.' Those interested can make appointments with a doctor on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the San Marcos campus. Anurse practitioner is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am. to 2 p.m. on the San Marcos campus and on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Escondido campus. The exams are free for students as long as their health fee has been paid. The cost for faculty members is $20. The exam will consist of the doctor or nurse Palomar College can help you keep your skin practitioner examining each person's skin based healthy this month with skin screenings through on their complexions and how they are protecting May16. their skin. To honor Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the For more infonnation contact Martinez at Health Services Center is offering Palomar stu- (760) 744-1150, ext. 2380 or go online to dents free skin screening exams with a physician www.palomar.edu/healthservices.

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INTERNET AUCTION A District Surplus Internet auction will open to the general public, students and staff online at www.publicsurptus.com for bidding on surplus property beginning at 8 a.m. Go online to the Palomar Web site. www.palomar.edu for the link.

Friday, May 16 FACULTY DANCE CONCERT Directed by Patriceann Mead, a performance of original faculty choreography in a variety of styles will be performed at the Howard Brubeck Theatre, May 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and May 18 at 2 p.m. Cost is $8 for students, $10 for seniors and staff and $12 for the general public. Contact the box office at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2453 for more information.

Saturday, May 17 FINAL EXAMS Final exams for the spring semester begin May 17 and endMay23.

Friday May 23 END OF SPRING SEMESTER & COMMENCEMENT The spring semester is officially over and evening commencement begins at 5 p.m. Contact the Office of Student Affairs at (760) 744-1150, ext 2595 for more information.

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Cheerleaders struggle with money, obligations Membership sags as school requirements keep team from competitions HEATHER BORSO FOR THE TELESCOPE

Cheerleading is not for the weak. It involves tumbling, stunting and maintaining spirit and passion for their sport and the athletic programs they support. The Palomar Cheer Squad will need to channel all their spirit and passion as a new season begins. In the 2007-2008 school year, Palomar cheerleaders are struggling to keep up their numbers and hope upcoming tryouts will boost their morale. Over the course of last year, the number of cheerleaders fluctuated, especially after the turn of the fall semester. While members left the team for a variety of reasons, the squad's shift in focus seems to be a prevailing motive for departure. "We became more of a gameday squad," said Vanessa

Johnson, 2007-2008-cheer captain. "We were used to being a competition squad." In previous years, the cheerleading team gained a reputation as a force to be reckoned with by winning numerous competitions, including their most recent first-place tide in 2005 as the Universal Cheer Association National Champions. This past year, the squad began directing its energy more on school activities and supporting Palomar athletics and less on competition. Heather Meier, the new head coach as of July 2007 and adjunct faculty member, confirms the discrepancy in what the squad accomplished in the past, and where the team is today. She said the shift failed to meet some members' expectations and caused some instability. "Some members didn't enjoy cheering in games, they liked competition," Meier said.

"They ended up leaving after football season." Sherry Titus, interim director of student affairs, attributes the scattered focus to the fact that the cheerleading squad currently is held accountable by the Office of Student Affairs because the team is classified as a club. As such, they are asked to meet certain school requirements. "Their primary objective is to support the athletic teams and fulfill club requirements," Titus said. Last year, the squad participated in ASG-sponsored events like Comet Week and the Fairway to Education Golf Classic sponsored by the Palomar College Foundation. They supported men's football and men's basketball, as they have in the past. The cheerleaders were also encouraged to reach out to other athletic programs, such as women's basket-

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ball, to see if they would like cheerleading support, Titus said. The increased amount of time spent fulfilling their requirements meant less time to pursue their competition aspirations. To ditch the on-campus requirements, the cheerleaders have been discussing moving under the athletics department, Titus said. While the fate of the squad's classification remains up in the air, they will continue to be categorized as a club and will encounter increased financial challenges in the upcoming year. "For the last two years they were the only club receiving ASG money," said Marilyn Lunde, staff assistant in the office of student affairs. "Due to the budget cuts, they will not be receiving any money next year." Last year, the cheerleading squad received $9,000. They used the money to attend a

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cheerleading camp where they honed their skills, such as tumbling and stunting, Meier said. With an absence of funds for the upcoming season, the team has discussed the option of fund-raising and seeking donations, and will begin pursuing these avenues once the new squad has been determined. Tryouts for the upcoming cheerleading squad have yet to be formalized, but will occur around the end of May. Information about the team and auditions will be posted on the currently under-construction Web site at http://www.palomar.edulstudentactivities/cheerleaders.htm. One member of the team is confident they can cheer themselves on to a successful season. "Palomar Cheer is about keeping the spirit up," Vanessa Johnson said. "All we want to do is get back to the champion winners we are."

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Voters and 10 cards BY THE EDITORS OF THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE MCTCAMPUS

You show your ID at the grocery store to cash a check. You show your ID at the airport to get on a plane. Why not be required to show an ID at the precinct on Election Day? \That's what Indiana and many other states require. Doesn't sound unreasonable. But opponents challenged a 2005 Indiana law, arguing that it could disenfranchise poor and minority voters. They said there was little evidence that voter fraud of this type exists in Indiana and so there was no need for the law. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indiana law on a 6-3 vote. The court waded into a highly partisan battle_ Democrats were against the law, Republicans supported it _ and got things right. Yes, the court said, a few voters may face a "somewhat heavier burden" to prove their identity. But those concerns were outweighed by the public interest in protecting the "integrity and reliability of the electoral process." Photo ID cards in Indiana are free. The vast majority of people carry identification. So gathering documents, going to the motor vehicle bureau and posing for a photograph "does not qualify as a substantial burden on most voters' right to vote, n the court ruled. If a voter shows up without an ID on Election Day, he can cast a provisional ballot, which is counted if the voter signs an affidavit at the circuit court clerk's office or returns with· in 10 days with proof of identity. Finally, voters can use several kinds of identification, including an Indiana driver's license, a passport or a military ID card. Maybe we have a skewed view of such things in Chicago, with its legendary vote-early, vote-often, vote-even-if-you'redead tradition. But ballot fraud is a significant concern. A stolen election undermines the political process and the public's faith in government. The opponents' dismissal of concerns about vote fraud puts them on very shaky ground. Moreover, the U.S. has made it easy to register to vote. The courts have protected citizens against efforts to discriminate in the polling place. This was not a case about discrimination. This was a case about protecting the legitimacy of elections. Indiana officials argued that because of sloppy record keeping the lists of registered voters included a large number of people who had died, moved from the state or were no longer eligible to vote because they had been convicted of felonies. Requiring voters to produce an ID is a quick and reasonable way to squelch fraud. Significant barriers to voting have toppled over the decades. Some of those, like poll taxes, were incredibly onerous and designed to keep minorities from voting. But those are long gone. There's nothing onerous about showing you are who you say you are before exercising the right to vote.

The blante giiiiTifei Cm Leaders try to shift responsibility onto the ·media ERIC WALKER THE TELESCOPE

Society has an unhealthy obsession with shifting the blame. It was bad enough a few decades ago, as parents and other authority figures freaked out over comic books "corrupting" children. Then it was rock music. Then video games. Now, they've moved on to bashing Web sites such as YouTube. People need to learn to accept responsibility. Take lawyer Jack Thompson, for instance. He's apparently dedicated his life to attacking all video games, or "murder simulators" as he calls them, despite the many innocent games. He also ignores that there is a ratings code to prevent sales of inappropriate titles to minors anyway. His campaigns tend to focus on how gory, sexual games could corrupt young children; these children legally can't play them anyway, so what's the problem? The Columbine killers attributed their crime's influence to a violent

game. That doesn't mean the game made them killers. They had a messed up mentality to start with if they could convince themselves that such murder was acceptable. Grand Theft Auto N, the latest entry in one of the most controversial game series, was recently released. Despite nearly 10 million sales immediately after its release, there was an odd lack of 10 million corresponding violent crimes in the ensuing weeks. Look at the Crusades, or the Inquisition, or the Salem witch trials. Countless lives have been lost to religion-but that doesn't mean it needs to be destroyed. fu the wrong hands, anything can be a bad influence. That does not make it a plague that needs to be campaigned against. Then there's the recent YouTube controversy, in which a Florida girl was videotaped as her peers kidnapped and beat her on March 3. The video was then uploaded to the popular on-line video service

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YouThbe for millions to see. This was a horrible incident and never should have happened. However, soccer-moms have been rampaging against YouTube, claiming that it promoted this violence and that the site is the real culprit. Little guilt gets placed on the unruly students, or on their parents and teachers, who clearly failed to instill a proper set of morals. The World Trade Center attack was blamed on homosexuals (apparently, God hates them enough to kill thousands of heteros as well). The Black Plague was blamed on the Jews. Many religions claim that all sin is to be blamed on a single entity, absolving their followers of anything more than being influenced. When will people learn? If they screw up, they need to fess up. Satan didn't make them do it. Neither did Half-Life. Superman or whatever else we target next. Accepting responsibility isn't always easy, but it is always right.

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able to get their requirements done, meaning it's going to take longer for students to finish; it's frustrating." Deegan said the reason they are facing huge increases in enrollment is the recession. ''Economically-stressful times bring many people back to community colleges in order to increase their marketable skills and there is also an influx of traditional students as universities tighten their enrollment requirements," Deegan said. Even with the influx of new students, the state isn't able to pay Palomar College for them, so Palomar officials have to make the cuts to balance its budget. "The state only allows budgeting for an increase of one percent meaning Palomar will not receive funding for a majority of the influx," said Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services Bonnie Dowd. Eighty-five percent of the school's budget is spent on salaries of faculty and staff, Dowd added, making layoffs the easiest way to make budget cuts. However she said they have made a commitment not to lay anyone off and therefore they are turning to cutting sections in order to minimize costs. "We're reducing the size of the instructional program but not specifically axing

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nity healthcare group, it can offer medical services at little or no cost. "The fees are on a sliding scale, so we won't turn anyone away," Director of Planning and Communications Pia Mangini said. NCHS offers all medical services, including physicals, labs and check-ups. The clinic's goal is to assist students of any age with the medical attention they need, regardless of their income. ''It is not like a private office with set fees and no negotiation," Mangini said. "However, the physicians and care received is no different than that of a private office." NCHS wants to supplement the care students can receive at their campus' health services center. "We don't want to take students

any programs," said Deegan. "We are strategically and surgically cutting sections that are not crucial." Deegan said they are making the Cl:Its in ways that will have as little impact on students as possible, including sections that have historically had low enrollment, non-credit classes and extracurricular classes that are not crucial to students' academic requirements, such as crochet. "This semester we offered approximately 8,700 sections," Deegan said. "We will be reducing it down to 8,300 or 8,400 for the fall." Despite the fact that less seats will be available Deegan said he encourages students to look to more non-traditional times, such as mid to late afternoon and Friday classes in order to ensure they get the classes they need. Students will not be the only ones to feel the impact of the reduction of classes. Adjunct faculty will feel it as more than just an inconvenience. They will feel it in their pocket books. "Part-time faculty who currently teach three classes may only have two in the fall," Deegan said. "This is not something we like to do but we have less money to operate with; it is definitely going to be a tight year but we are planning for it and will grow the programs when we receive the funding to do so." away from the campus health center. If a student can't get [an appointment] or if services are limited, we are only a mile away," Mangini said. Low-income parent and Palomar student Alma Santoyo plans to take advantage of the new center. ''It's great because our economics are bad," Santoyo said ''People are losing their jobs and this is a good opportunity for people to get health care, especially kids." Jayne Conway, director of Health Services at Palomar, agrees with Mangini and Santoyo. Because many students don't have health insurance, finding care at a low price is difficult. NCHS wanted to solve that problem with their newest location. "Our most _important goal is to keep students healthy," Conway said. "Whether that is here or off campus, that is fine," Conway said.

Students find beauty in ordinary objects at art sale Palomar students showcase their work at fund raiser STEPHANIE TORRES THE TEL 'SCOP

Students got a taste of the artist's life at Palomar's semiannual art sale. The art sale took place between the Howard Brubeck Theatre and Parking Lot 15 May 1 through 3. People who attended had a wide variety of student-made items such as: pottery, glass, photographs and ceramic mugs. Proceeds from the sale benefited the Palomar art students and the art department. "It helps them understand that man-made objects are appreciated in people's lives. It's a really valuable thing and it's really important for people to feel like what they're making is worthwhile." said Sasha Reibstein, a ceramics instructor, who is also the head coordinator of the semi-annual event. Reibstein said the art sale is part of the art students' education because it helps them pay for materials and teaches them how they can make a living through their craft. Instructor Donna Cosentino mentioned that many of the photographs on the art sale were from the Yosemite, Carmel, and Death Valley landscape trips that photography students have taken in the past. Students submit work that they have done in classes or in their spare time. There was a selection of a variety of photographs ranging from flowers to

simple objects that people see every day that were converted into art. Miniature photographs were also a part of the selection which were used as cards with envelopes. "The art sale is really good for our students. It helps them out financially and through this they are able to know how it feels like being a real artist selling their work out there," said Gary Cohen, an art instructor who works on glass art pieces. Student Todd Richford, a third-year Palomar student who produce mainly Raku ceramic pottery, was one of the artists who sold a lot number of work at the sale. Ceramics artist Virginia Ryba, has a keen fascination for making horse hair pottery, pit fire pottery, raku and naked raku. Ryba explained how the horse hair pottery was formed. She said that the pot was formed on the wheel and after it air dried it was bisque fired. Another part of the process was the piece was placed in a Raku kiln and heated to about 1300 degrees. Strands of horse hair from the tail or mane were placed on the hot pot causing the horse hair to attach to the pot, sizzle, shrivel up, and bum, leaving behind a small deposit of carbon and smoke, which appeared to look - Gary Cohen long black lines covering Art Instructor the pot in different areas, making it look like an interesting piece of art. "It takes a whole lot of time to work on it but in the end it's all worth it," Ryba said. She also mentioned that it helps them understand that the community appreciates their work. "People overlook how important the objects we come across ... everyday are. Art is very important,"Reibstein said. "Tupperware, Target, and Wal-Mart have overwhelmed people's lives and because of that people don't think about the objects they interact with. Color, shapes, form and touch influence our lives. I think it's important to surround ourselves with these objects."

' ' Through this they are able to know how it feels like being a real artist selling their work out there.''

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Palomar athlete never let disability get in the way of her sport 'I didn't have time

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One of Palomar's own may soon be making her mark on the world of sports with a spot on the U.S. Paralympics team. Born with a partial left arm, Palomar College Katherine Dever had never heard of the Paralympics until a scout from the U.S. Paralympics team saw her competing at the Aztec Invitational and contacted her coach. "Pd always knows about the Olympics and the Special Olympics but this is the Paralympics for athletes with physical disabilities," Dever said. "I was never told of it, now rm really interested." Dever began exchanging emails with the scout and eventually they met in person. She said the scout was very interested in getting her on the team. She said there is a lack of female athletes on the team, especially in her event. Since talking with the coach for the U.S. Team, Dever, 19, has begun to look at the times for the team's athletes. She said she was HUGH COX I THE TELESCOPE impressed with what she saw and is working on getting her times Palomar Track and Field athlete Katherine Dever has not let a birth defect stop her from competing at the college level, as she looks on to compete in the Paralympics. doWn to prepare for the time tri-

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als in June. However, if it wasn't for the Palomar track team, Dever never would have had the opportunity to participate in the Paralympic games. Dever was coaching track and field at her old high school when she heard that Palomar was going to bring back its women's track and field team after a 20year break. She said was excited at the prospect of competing at the college level and to start running again after taking two years off. Among her accomplishments this season are coming in ninth in women's javelin and recording a time of 30.02 seconds in the 200meter dash at the Southern California Championships earlier this month. Track and Field Coach Jennifer Williams, said Dever was one of the best athletes on the team and has a lot of potential that can take her to the next level as an athlete. "Katie is a joy, and she shows her leadership by always showing up, by always being there, and by always being willing to do anything," Williams said. Growing up, Dever said she never felt like she was at a disadvantage because of her physical

disability. Even when she's jumping hurdles, Dever said she does not feel like her balance is affected. But like most children growing up, her disability was used as a tool for teasing her. Dever said she never let it get to her. "I just let it roll off my shoulder," Dever said, "because I was in sports and I didn't have time for people who wanted to make fun of me." Sports have always played a big part in Dever's life. Prior to track and field she played softball for eight years and four years of basketball as well as soccer, water polo, cross country and finally, track and field. One of the biggest differences between high school and college level track and field is the level of competition according to Dever. After Palomar, Dever, a Business Management major, said in the long run she wants to own her own horse ranch. But for now she is just focusing on the Paralympics and taking that as far as she can. As for sports, she wants them to continue to be an important part of her life. "I love to run, when rm not running I feel not whole;' Dever said. "If I wasn't in sports I don't know what rd do."

Palomar advances in playoffs thanks to stellar pitching ANTHONY SCHWARTZ THE TELESCOPE

In a win-or-go-home scenario, the Palomar baseball team defeated Santa Barbara City College 3-0 in the first round of the Southern California Regional playoffs May 6 at Meyers Field. The No. 15 seeded Comets (26-19) hosted No. 18 seeded Santa Barbara City College (2220) in a play-in game to decide who moved on to play Cuesta May 9 in a best of three series. "It's the worst feeling in America," coach Buck Taylor said in regards to playing in a play-in game. "I couldn't sleep last night. I want nothing more than for these kids to be successful." Freshman pitcher Matt Strom pitched Âˇ a complete game, giving up four hits and recording 10 strikeouts in the win. At the beginning of the season, Strom started as a pitcher in the bullpen. Strom moved into the pitching rotation in late March and became the first Palomar pitcher to pitch a complete game shutout since the 2006 season. "Matt Strom was absolutely phenomenal," Taylor said. "The

kid was lights out. He pitched his tail off." Strom got into trouble in the second inning when Santa Barbara City College's Jake Tipton hit a leadoff double. Strom struck out the next three batters to end the inning unscathed. Strom also got out of the fifth inning with one out and a man on third as no damage was done. "I knew I was coming on in the ninth," Strom said. "I was on fire. I was focused." Most of the game was a pitchers' duel, as both starting pitchers kept the game scoreless through the first five innings. Palomar broke the tie in the bottom of the sixth when Jake Onorato hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded. Catcher Jason Laws hit a single in the next at bat to bring another run home. Mitch Blackburn added an insurance run in the seventh as he laced a single to bring Eric Rodriguez home from second base. "(It was a) big at-bat for that guy," Taylor said. "Jason Laws comes up with a big RBI and Guy Willeford has a good at-bat for us. Its great experience for the freshman and that's what you expect out of your sopho-

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Palomar's Matt Frankfurth took a swing May 6 as the Comets beat Santa Barbara City College 3-0 in the first round of playoffs.

mores." Sophomores Rodriguez and Blackburn each went 3-for-4 in the game and each stole a base. "For a lot of sophomores on the team, this is either win and go on or your career is done," Blackburn said. "Me and Eric

had great games. We left it all on the field." Palomar worked itself up to playoff atmosphere, as the Comet dugout was full of chatter throughout the game. Palomar had been missing enthusiasm in the dugout in

the regular season. "You would love to have that (enthusiasm) everyday, but it's not easy to do," Taylor said. "We grind on our guys to do it everyday. For them to do for every pitch for nine innings was outstanding."

8 I COMET SPORTS

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008 I THE TELESCOPE

New sports television show hopes to compete with pros ANTHONY SCHWARTZ " f' t;SCOPE

A new Palomar College radio and television program hopes to give shows like KUSI's Prep Pigskin Report a run for their money. RTV 245 and the program they put on, Prep Sports Live, hopes to establish itself as the source for high school sports coverage. "A lot of students who are former high school athletes requested to do a show about high school sports," Course Professor Pat Hahn said. "Spring sports are like the Rodney Dangerfield of sports. It gets no respect." The show focuses on high school sports throughout North County . The show is done live on Saturdays at 6 p.m. on the Cox and Time Warner cable channel. "Its like SportsCenter," Hahn said. "We have reporters that cover golf, tennis, swimming. You name it, and we cover it all." Along with sports coverage, Prep Sports Live also offers a coaches corner and an athlete of the week, which is determined by high school coaches. The course teaches all aspects of putting on a sports television show, from reporting

to editing to camera work. "They do it all, which is the way it's going to be in the real world," Hahn said. "They have to shoot their own stories and write their own stories. They edit their own stories and then they report on their stories." Hahn said the class had 17 students turn out in its first semester. Of the students who registered, Hahn said approximately seven or eight came from the RTV 180 radio sports broadcasting class in the fall. These students have had to learn about creating a product that is not only heard, but seen by its audience. Along with the curriculum, Hahn said the students consequently learn leadership and teamwork skills. Since the show goes on live, the students must work together to put out a product that goes out to about 350,000 homes. "I have learned a tremendous amount," Shani Dharmasena said. "We work under pressure and have a deadline. This is a live show so you can't mess up." One of the students, 27-yearold Kerri Sargent, is a journalism major from San Diego State University. Sargent said that the class has given her a chance to get experience with television broadcasting and has

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Pat Hahn instructed his RTV 245 class May 7 in preparation for a live show. This is the first semester the class has been offered.

helped her to produce a demo she can use to find employment. The product has not always come out clean, as the class has learned. "I think any time you are interviewing people and have to do a live show week to week there's going to be issues,"

Sargent said. "We've had someone go out and get footage and then someone else has taped over it. We've had coaches cancel on us the night before the show. Last Saturday the server went down and we had no teleprompter for the show. That was interesting." Despite the growing pains of

a program in its first semester, Hahn said he has high hopes for what Prep Sports Live can do. "I think these guys came up with a great idea. You look at what KUSI and Paul Rudy do. I think this show can compete with them with football in the fall."

With end of 22-year streak, softball must look forward the Comets. Freshman infielder Andi Anti, freshman infielder Shawna Barrow, sophomore It's the end of an era for outfielder Corey Boss, and Palomar women's softball pro- freshman pitcher Alex gram. The Comets came into Hutchinson, all were voted by the spring season chasconference coaches to ing a 23rd consecutive the All-Pacific Coast Pacific Coast Conference softball Conference champifirst team. onship, but fell short Three other Comets finishing conference were named to the secplay in a tie for second ond team all conferplace with San Diego ence team: sophomore catcher Brenda Gil, City College. The Comets ended the seafreshman first baseMEUSSA son 28-16 overall and 9man Theresa Houle CASTON and freshman out5 in conference. The Comets entered the sea- fielder Andrea Nedden. son with only 11 players, no Of the 15 players on the 2007real playing field, and no con- 2008 roster, only four of the sistent pitchers. But despite all players were sophomores, that, the Comets had high which means second-year hopes to keep the streak, which coach and 2007 PCC Coach of was started in 1985, alive. the Year Scia Maumausolo, will Unfortunately, those hopes return a roster filled next year were diminished in not only with more experience. Of those conference play but in playoffs 11 freshmen, five of them as the Comets fell in a best-of- received the above-mentioned three series to Fullerton honors. College May 4 in the first round Having a year experience playing together will hopefully of playoffs. Although the historic streak help the Comets get back on a ended, some good things did winning streak. After guiding the Comets in come this season for several of MELISSA CASTON THE TELESCOPE

the 2006-2007 season to their 22nd consecutive PCC title, ending this season in second place and breaking legendary ex-coach Mark Eldridge's streak has to hurt for both coaches. Eldridge, who retired in 2006 and left behind a record of 1,040-266-7, had coached the Comets for 29 years. Regardless of ending a legendary streak, the Comets did pretty well considering they still have no real playing field on campus. For years it has been said they will be moving to the field the baseball team still occupies, but the fact of the matter is, the baseball ' team isn't any closer to moving than the softball team is. In March of 2007, former Athletic Director John Woods said a new field was to be built by mid-2008 on the San Marcos campus, yet the softball team still plays on a field that has chain link dugouts and a scoreboard that doesn't even work most of the time. When will the softball program finally get the respect it so deserves after accomplishing such a historic streak? In

this day and age of college athletics, how can you expect Palomar to compete with other community colleges that have no problem putting money into th~ softball program? It won't happen anytime soon, but maybe a playing field they can call their own would help spark a new streak that this college can be proud of.

While not winning the streak is big, it's not the end of the world for the softball program; maybe a fresh start next season is needed. Possibly a new field, coaches that are now comfortable and returning players with experience playing together and no pressure to keep a winning streak alive could be good in the long run.

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ENTERTAINMENT I

No surprises in romance flick 'Made of Honor' MONIQUE GARCIA THE TELESCOPE

"Made of Honor," starring Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan, is the latest romantic comedy to hit the theaters. Though this film is mildly entertaining, the story is simply a refurbished version of many romantic comedies of the past. Tom (Patrick Dempsey) is a very wealthy businessman, who is also incredibly successful with the ladies. Women consider him perfect in every way, except for one major flaw: he is emotionally crippled. Though Tom lacks any sentiment when it comes to women and has no desire to be in any committed relationship, he somehow COURTESY MCT CAMPUS makes an exception for his best Patrick Dempsey (right) and Michelle Monaghan star in the movie 'Made of Honor.' friend, Hannah (Michelle Monaghan). Friend's Wedding," all told from a times contradictory to his smooth, They originally meet in college male's perspective. calm and collected character. This and miraculously continue their But "Made of Honor" is very hol- only adds to the farfetched qualistricdy platonic connection 10 low and lacking the proper setup ties of this movie. years later, where the story picks needed to establish the Though the premise of "Made of up again. f\nd _like ..=--:'M-OV-IE_REVI _ E_W----, supposed special rela- Honor" certainly isn't original, the many preceding films, ------ -------------tionship between Tom likable performances of the charTom finds himself in a 'MADE OF HONOR' and Hannah. acters keep the audience somedilemma when he finalThe film also uses situ- what entertained. ouT oF ;!R STARs ly discovers his true love ational comedy, which at Dempsey's performance is lovtimes leaves the audi- able as usual. However, his characfor Hannah right before STARRING: Patrick ence frustrated. What ter as Tom isn't too far of a stretch she announces her Dempsey, Michelle plans to marry another Monaghan should be simple and from his starring role as Dr. man. easy to do, is made to be McDreamy on the television show RATED: PG-13 This amusing, yet difficult or almost impos- "Grey's Anatomy." extremely predictable romantic sible to accomplish. Fresh off starring roles in movies comedy is a cross between "When The numerous predicaments like "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Harry Met Sally'' and "My Best Tom finds himself in are at many Heartbreak Kid," Monaghan

brings her affable character to life. Dempsey and Monaghan share a believable chemistry on screen, helping to keep this revamped film palatable to the audience. Academy Award winner Sydney Pollack (Tom's father, Thomas Sr.) puts out another great performance. With the few appearances he has, Pollack really sells the special bond between himself and his son. The way the film was edited also helped to overcome the lack of originality. The music went well with the flow of the movie with popular hits like Sarah Bareilles' "Love Song," Kanye West's "Gold Digger" and classics like Kool and the Gang's "Ladies Night." And there were many times throughout the film the camera angles were fabulous, helping give the audience the feeling of actually engaging in life with the characters. At one point, the camera angle is circling around Tom and Hannah as she reveals her plans for marriage. The circling motion gives the audience the dizzying feeling Tom is overwhelmed with when hearing this news. Yet the few good qualities this film contains cannot make up for the poor script written by Adam Sztykiel, Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. Bottom-line, "Made of Honor" is merely a carbon copy of every previous romantic comedy, making it a better rental than a fun night at the theater.

Iron Man's not your typical superhero KARl LUU THE TELESCOPE

With all the super hero movies flooding the market over the last few years, it's hard to pick the good from the bad. Some have been true to their comic roots and other films have sorely strayed away with poor direction. With "Iron Man," it is easy to be skeptical of the movie because Iron Man is not as well known as super heroes like Superman or the Hulk. Also, Robert Downey Jr. isn't exacdy the first person most people pick to model a hero. However, this Marvel film is exciting, full of grinding action and contains a solid story line that even a hint of social commentary. "Iron Man" is about ingenious weapons creator Stark (Robert Tony Downey Jr.). As the CEO of a weapons manufacturer for the U.S. government, Stark becomes

hostage to terrorists when movie. Downey was smooth, demonstrating a new weapon in Afghanistan. arrogant and snappy as the Stark manages to escape brilliant Tony Stark. He by creating an iron suit made an incredibly conthat withstands bullets vincing playboy who realand missiles. izes the better When Stark things in life can't MOVIE REVIEW returns be found with to 'IRON MAN' America, he just booze and attempts women. His comto OUT OF FOUR STARS change plexities with his the agenda of his STARRING: Robert character made weapons com- DowneyJr:, Gwyneth him a stronger pany and builds Paltrow hero and even a better suit, comparable to RATED: PG-13 Bruce Wayne of which gives him superhuman abilities. "Batman." Obadiah Stane, Stark's Aided by his personal assistant, Pepper Potts CEO partner, played by (Gwyneth Paltrow), and Jeff Bridges, is powerful Air Force Lt. Colonel Jim and greedy and oozes with Rhodes (Terrence ideas of industrial manuHoward), Stark sets out to facturing. Bridges characrid the world of the danger ter is brilliant and sneaky his company created. and he helps carry on the "Iron Man" did not stereotype that all bad exacdy have the kind of guys in hero flicks are bald actors that draw viewers to and lusting for power. the box office, however, The effects in the movie they are renowned for were generally impressive their skill and it really because of the thrilling showed throughout the fight scenes and flying

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Robert Downey Jr. stars as the superhero Iron Man in Marvel's new film.

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doing any more damage. The storyline is simply, telling of how Iron Man came to be, but the strong acting and effects made him come alive. Iron Man is an nontraditional super hero as he doesn't play by the rules and the ending line in the film foreshadows that another "Iron Man" film will be in the making.

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TAURUS (Aprii21-May 20) SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.. 22) A close friend or relative will this Intuitive wisdom is on the rise this week express strong opinions. Social week. At present many Scorpios will choices, new friendships or the group experience a compelling wave of dream activities of loved ones may be at issue. activity and deep emotional change. Refuse to be drawn into emotional dis- Areas affected are romantic sincerity, cussions: for many Taureans patience social promises or short-term home and cheerful acceptance will bring the commitments. Remain open to sudden desired results. After Thursday a key impressions: your first response will official or manager may announce an prove accurate. Later this week watch unexpected revision of work titles or also for a rare workplace announcenew job duties. Listen for minor details: ment that may affected hiring pracfuture workplace events will be tices, seniority or job assignments. revealed in small clues. Legal issues are accented: stay alert. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) SAGmARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Romantic invitations and last minute Old friends or business associates social announcements are on the agen- may now demand extra attention: after da over the next few days. After Tuesday watch for unfinished projects Monday expect friends and potential and past promises to quickly become lovers to boldly vie for your loyalty and an ongoing theme. Use this time to affection. Already attached Geminis restate expectations and clarify yestercan expect sudden family plans or trav- day's decisions: your insight has been el proposals. Stay sharp. Later this week accurate from the beginning. After a new financial scheme may require Friday some Sagittarians may attention. Study legal obligations for encounter an unexpected financial hidden facts, figures or estimates. reversal If so, watch for unusual busiAmbitions are high but accomplish- ness partnerships or money projects to ments are unreliable: remain detached. arrive within the next three weeks. CANCER (June 22-July 22) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-.Jan. 20) Tuesday through Thursday delicate Loved ones may this week challenge counseling is highlighted: expect your suggestions. Group planning and younger friends or relatives to rely last minute social events will be a key heavily on your group experience and concern. After Tuesday expect friends family wisdom. Social acceptance or and lovers to be more vulnerable than repeated patterns may be a key issue. If expected. Remain sensitive to issues of so, trust your first instincts and offer privacy, broken loyalties or social disaplengthy explanations. In the coming pointment and all will be well. Late weeks key social and romantic relation- Friday many Capricorns will experiships will be redefined to include new ence a powerful insight into the needs time schedules. Pay special attention to or private emotional lives of an older complex issues of home traditions ver- friend or relative. Stay focused: action will soon be required. sus social expansion. L£0 (July 23-Aug.. 22) AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb..19) Over the next few days a close friend Home schedules, family plans and may request an unique or unexpected private expectations may this week be favor. Romantic introductions, planned in conflict. For many Aquarians a trustevents and privately disclosed informa- ed friend or relative rriay now feel isotion are accented. Social dynamics may lated, overlooked or misunderstood. be more complex than anticipated: be Pay close attention to subtle hints, gesconsistent and watch for subtle emo- tures or suggestions: at present loved tional triangles. After Thursday some ones may need gentle acceptance and Leos may be offered a new job title or obvious emotional support. After revised workplace schedule. If so, Saturday a past business or financial expect disjointed or fast reversals project will require detailed revisions. before mid-June: business power strug- New plans will yield surprising results: gles are now intense. watch calculations closely. VIRGO (Aug. 23-SepL 22) PISCES (Feb.. 20-March 20) Property decisions may be unusually Sensuality, renewed optimism and demanding this week. After Thesday physical vitality will soon be an ongoing pay close attention to time sensitive theme. Many Pisceans will now end sevpayments, hidden rules or vague sched- . eral weeks of low social or romantic ules. Official documents will eventually interest. New relationships or rekindled work to your advantage. 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