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BRAZILIAN MARTIAL ARTS MIXED WITH DANCE AND MUSIC CLASS ON CAMPUS A class at Palomar interacts more like a family while learning the art form of Capoeira and Brazilian culture, taught by Elias Fonseca. • Page 4
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Early retirement may entice staff SUSAN WHALEY THE TELESCOPE
Palomar International Student Program Coordinator, Yasue O’Neill, comforts a friend of one of the victims, Akari Hasegawa, as she speaks at the Celebration of Life ceremony at Palomar College on Sept. 19, 2014. Please refer to our website for additional memorial photos. • Yoshikazu Yamashita/The Telescope
‘Celebration of life’ after car accident SEAN HORGAN THE TELESCOPE
Friday, Sept. 19 was a solemn day as a memorial service was held for three international Palomar students who died in a car accident during the first week of the Fall semester. The Celebration of Life service was held at Palomar’s San Marcos campus to commemorate the lives lost in a single car accident Aug. 21. Student and Palomar staff spoke while the first names of the three victims were displayed in a booth
where people could write their final farewells to Shinichi, Sayaka and Minoru. Akari Hasegawa, a friend of Shinichi, reminisced about the times she spent with him, and she went on to thank the rest of the victims for all that they had done for her. “Thanks to you guys, I will live the rest of my life doing my best and working hard,” she said. Around 90 people attended the event to express their condolences for the deceased and to the loved ones of the victims.
Friend Rika Kanbashi read a letter from Sayaka’s friend describing how the two would stay up all night talking, and how their teachers would be angry with them because of their lack of sleep. Friend Ena Miyauchi described how Shinichi taught her what friendship was through his view of marriage. “He said that he wanted to marry the woman who could stay with him for two of three hours in the park without talking,” Miyauchi said. “At first, I didn’t know what this meant, but now I understand that this was
what friendship was.” The memorial service concluded with a moment of silence, along with the release of dozens of white doves. The three Palomar students had just arrived from Japan to attend Palomar’s fall classes. The three were killed Aug. 21 on State Route 78 between El Camino Real and College Boulevard. Five others in the Honda Prelude were injured when the car went off the road and crashed into a pole.
Retirement may come early for some faculty and professors at Palomar College. The Governing Board agreed to move forward with an early Supplemental Retirement Program, also known as the “golden handshake,” at its Sept. 9 meeting. Staff will be offered 75 percent of their annual salary for those who want to retire early, according to officials. The window of opportunity is open until next April. Deegan stressed that no one is being pushed to retire early, this is incentive only. Staff, faculty and administration eligible for early retirement will be receiving information packets in the coming weeks. To be eligible for the program, employees have to at least be 55 years old and have worked at Palomar for five years, Deegan said. Palomar is using an outside company PARS to help the process for early retirement. According to the PARS website their objective is “providing superior employee benefits while increasing management effectiveness, reducing operating costs, and relieving staff administration burdens.”
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Emergency response is top priority for new, experienced police chief EMILY RODRIGUEZ MIKE ADAMS THE TELESCOPE
Palomar College has a new police chief who said he has great plans for the campus community. Police Chief Mark DiMaggio is a 29-year law enforcement veteran who most recently served as Police Chief at Los Angeles County’s Mt. San Antonio Community College. During his time at the school, DiMaggio collaborated with several law enforcement and first responder agencies to ensure a safe environment for the campus population. Prior to the position at Mt. SAC, Chief DiMaggio spent 24 years with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, serving in various areas
during his tenure and achieving the rank of Captain. Since arriving to Palomar in May, Chief DiMaggio has made it an objective to train his staff of officers to respond to any type of emergency that could occur on campus. “Right now we’re in the process of working on emergency disaster preparedness … We’re looking at different evacuation plans, continuing training in first aid and CPR,” DiMaggio said. DiMaggio said he is looking forward to serving the Palomar community. “This is a wonderful environment here,” he said. “The students, staff and faculty are all great people. Being involved in higher education law enforcement, it’s very important to me to provide a secure environment for
New Palomar College Police Chief Mark DiMaggio • Paul Nelson/The Telescope
the students and faculty.” DiMaggio has also spent the past 18 years teaching Administration of Justice courses at Riverside and Mt. SAC community colleges. In addition, he served four years as the School Resource Liasion for the Riv-
erside Office of Education during his time as a lieutenant with the Riverside Sheriff’s Department. The experience gained from working in various areas during his career will help DiMaggio adapt quickly to his new position at Palomar. “It gives me all that leadership ability to manage not only my staff but to work within the community itself,” he said. Palomar College President Robert Deegan agreed that his background will help DiMaggio in his new role. “(DiMaggio) brings a wealth of experience to the campus,” Deegan said. He is a very energetic, studentcentered police chief who is already doing an outstanding job, he added. He also has command over Palomar’s satellite campuses around the county and has made it a priority to
work with the local law enforcement in the areas. “It’s nice to have that interwoven connectivity with all those parties that are involved in case anything were to occur. Ultimately, we have this mutual respect where we can all work together.” Another key that the new police chief highlighted is establishing a great relationship with the Palomar community. “I have an open door policy so anytime if students want to come talk with me about any of the concerns they have or something they think that can better this entire campus environment … Let’s work together, that’s really my key,” DiMaggio added. ERODRIGUEZ@THE-TELESCOPE.COM MADAMS@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 22 to Sept. 26 at the San Marcos campus in Parking Lot 6. Participants are asked to register before donating at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2380, or at the Red Cross’s website at www.crossblood.org (code: PalomarSM)
REMEMBERING 9/11
Plants for sale on San Marcos campus
The Friends of the Palomar College Arboretum are sponsoring the Annual Arboretum Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the lawn near the Student Union. The plant sale will be open to the public. For more information, contact Tony Rangel at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2133 or arangel@palomar.edu.
Tribute to jazz legend Buddy Rich
In memory of Buddy Rich, a jazz drummer who died in 1987, Palomar will be hosting a Jazz! Big Swing event celebrating Big Band sounds. Buddy Rich played with famous musicians and band leaders such as Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra during his career. On Friday Sept. 26, the Day and Night ensemble will play the ‘swinging’ sounds that Buddy Rich made so famous. Directed by Paul Kurokawa, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Howard Brubeck Theatre. The cost for tickets are $15 general, $12 seniors and staff and $10 students.
Free HIV testing on campus for students
Want to get HIV tested but don’t want anyone to know? Book an appointment at the Health Center, where free and confidential HIV testing will be offered in alliance with the Vista Community Clinic. Testing will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 26 in the Health Services Center building and participants will receive an incentive along with their results - ready in just 20 minutes. For an appointment, contact Lenka Schanka at (760)744-1150 ext. 2380.
Explore a world of moons in new Planetarium show
Every Friday night the Planetarium features the stars and constellations of the nighttime sky during the time of year in a show called “The Sky Tonight” at 7 p.m. The show is followed by a full dome feature movie that starts at 8:15 p.m. The new show at the Planetarium is “Moons: Worlds of Mystery.” “(The full dome show will) take our audience on a journey through the solar system highlighting some of the unique moons that accompany the planets,” Planetarium Director Mark Lane said in an email. “Moons” is 35 minutes long. It is
Harp, flute, viola to perform for Concert Hour A volunteer, Kevin Berkley, teaches a boy, Leonardo Chavez, how to set up flags on the Student Union lawn for a 9/11 Remembrance event at Palomar College. • Yoshikazu Yamashita/ The Telescope
narrated by Ed Helms and produced by the Museum of Science in Boston. “(The show) captures the amazing diversity of moons and the role they play in shaping our solar system,” according to the Planetarium website. It immerses the audience in a universe exploring the moons, their formation and activity. Tickets are $6 general, $4 staff, senior and student.
the Howard Brubeck Theatre for a performance at 12:30 p.m. on Oct 2. With the musical talents of bassist Gunnar Biggs, drummer Duncan Moore and jazz guitarist Jaime Valle, it will be a prominent Latin inspired jazz performance for the semester. Contact Randy Hoffman for more information, rhoffman@palomar.edu.
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Community Day will help students network
Love socializing and free snacks? Bring your Fall 2014 Student Activities Card and stop by the SU Quad on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Community Day, hosted by The Office of Student Affairs, where students can visit with community businesses, organizations and vendors. Head over to the Student Activities Booth after to receive a free snack! For more information, contact Lindsay Kretchman at (760)744-1150 ext. 2594 or email her at lkretchman@ palomar.edu.
Three Sisters, present day take on classic play
A play written by Anton Chekhov will hit the stage at 7 p.m. on Friday Oct. 3 at the Howard Brubeck Theatre. Three Sisters is directed by John Polak and consists of a cast of Palomar students. According to the Palomar website, the play is a “contemporary take on Chekhov’s classic exploration of human aspirations.” The play will run Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m, Sunday at 2 p.m. and then continue the following Thursday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m. Tickets will be sold $15 general, $12 senior and staff and $10 students. Contact rhoffman@palomar.edu for more information or call (760) 744-1150 ext. 2317.
Donate blood, receive hair cut coupon
Palomar College is giving out coupons for free varsity haircuts from Sports Clips in exchange for donating blood. Palomar Health Services and the Fire Club are sponsoring a blood
Concert Hour will be hosting Trio Arpavioluta at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 in the Howard Brubeck Theatre. The performing trio includes Laura Vaughan on harp, Cathy Blickenstaff on flute and Päivikki Nykter playing the viola. Vaughan has played in various musical ensembles such as the San Diego Symphony, the Baja California Orchestra and the La Jolla Symphony. Blickenstaff holds a master’s degree in flute performance and is a member of the music department at Point Loma Nazarene University. Nykter has a degree in violin performance from the Sibelius Academy in Finland and works as a freelance violinist in the San Diego area.
Students can receive help choosing right path
The Career Center will host an event called “When and How Do You Choose A Career?” on Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in SU-17. Students will have the opportunity to explore careers and majors that relate to their interests. They will also be able to learn about resources that can help them plan their educational future. For more information, contact Pippa Pierce at (760) 744-1150 ext. 3125 or ppierce@ palomar.edu.
Tardes de Familia is a night on professionalism
From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 26, the Palomar College Multicultural Studies department will be hosting a Tardes de Familia event in the Student Union. The event will feature Latino professionals speaking about how they have overcome hardships when coming from a disadvantaged economic or social background, as well as the positive impact of education on their lives. In addition to this, the event will help foster networking between parents, students and student services representatives at Palomar. The theme of this semester’s Tardes de Familia is law and law enforcement. Featured speakers include Pedro Nanez, a field-training officer from the Escondido Police Department and Attorney at law Victor Manuel Torres.
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Veterans expected to receive new lounge MICHAEL HAMERSCHLAG THE TELESCOPE
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Between the library and Student Union stands a white sign with a black and white hand pointing to the left. The sign reads, “Veteran’s Support Center is OPEN!” An open door stands across from the sign, leading to what appears to be a desolate hallway. The desolation is an illusion. Laughter and talking comes from beyond the door titled “Veteran’s Resource Center.” Inside, James Eugene, a 12-yearveteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, sits behind a desk talking with a group of men and women of all ages. The room is small. There is seating for about 20 people for a college with about 1,600 veterans. There were ten veterans in the room, most of who were smiling and talking. A new veteran’s center is in the works. Ryan Williams, veteran’s service office director, said the new center will be more than four times bigger than the current one. It will include a study room, lounge, kitchen and counseling services. The new veteran’s center will be paid for by the college and is still being bid on. The new center will also house the veteran’s service office which is currently located in the Student Services Center. The new veteran’s center will be in the AA/ST building, a short walk between the Student Services Center and the MD building. This will make the
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newveteran’s resource center the place to go for all veterans needs and is scheduled to be opened in the summer of 2015. Eugene spends five days a week at the resource center both as a student and a worker. Eugene said he likes the resource center because “we all speak the same language.” He added that he is able to talk to fellow vets and not feel disconnected while he transitions from the Marine Corps back to civilian life. Student veteran Andy Garcia said he uses the veteran’s resource center on a regular basis and is going to Palomar College for a degree in business. Garcia plans to
transfer to California State University San Marcos. He is a 28-yearveteran of the Marine Corps and president of the “Veteran Students Organization” at Palomar College. Eugene is concerned that many veteran students at Palomar don’t know about the resource center. “All of us are going through transitions,” he said. “Going to the veteran’s center has lots of advantages.” Eugene emphasized there are four computers that students can use, a big-screen television, comfortable seating, a math tutor and camaraderie that you can’t get in the classrooms. Eugene knows there are vets who go to class and then go home, just to return to the
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Palomar College Marine veteran volunteer Jonathan Stroud watches over the veterans lounge, Sept. 16 • Paul Nelson/The Telescope
The Teaching and Learning Center recently launched a program to familiarize new students with the many resources offered on campus. The Village Mentoring Program pairs First-Year Experience students who are taking their first credit classes at Palomar College with students, staff, administrative and faculty mentors. The program was advertised to incoming First-Year Experience students prior to the Fall semester. Of the nearly 300 students, 100 of them initially expressed interest and 25 actually applied for the program, according to Lawrence Lawson, faculty resource coordinator and overseer of the Village Mentoring Program. Joselyn Ramirez Ortega, 18, heard about the program when she attended her First-Year Experience orientation one week before classes began. She applied because she had never had a mentor before and wanted to know what it would be like. Students and mentors meet a minimum of three times during the semester. The nature of the meetings may range from dis-
cussing how classes are going to receiving support for campus services. Ramirez Ortega said she expects her mentor meetings to contain “bonding time with a relaxed atmosphere,” she said in an email. She hopes that her mentor becomes someone she can trust and go to for advice. According to its mission statement online, the program “seeks to enhance the retention and completion rates of First-Year Experience students by facilitating intentional, integrated, collaborative and academic support.” Lawson explained that when students are supported by a mentor early in their academic career, they are more likely to participate in class, earn high GPAs and return for future semesters. “It gives them an opportunity to learn about those free resources that can help them,” he said. “Basically, they’re going to save time and save money because by knowing about those resources that help them improve academically, they’re more likely to pass their classes. They don’t have to take them again and they can get moving on their track.” Lawson also stressed the importance of community and diversity within the program.
“It has to be a group effort,” he said. “We need to have all pieces of the campus involved.” The program has accepted mentors from a wide range of areas on campus. The list of faculty mentors even includes three deans. While becoming a mentor is open to all returning students, current student mentors come from backgrounds in the Associated Student Government, Phi Theta Kappa or the First-Year Experience program. Potential mentors must complete a safety training course before they are matched with a student. Mentors began meeting with their matches earlier in September. The program has already exceeded its target number of participants and Lawson was optimistic about the results thus far. “We always want to scale up,” he said. “Right now it’s serving First-Year Experience students and if that’s successful this year and next year, it would be nice to make this campus-wide.” Students who are interested in being mentored or becoming mentors can complete an application online. For more information, visit www.palomar.edu/villagementoring. HULLE@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
college later. “Those are the people we are here for,” he said, adding that veterans from every branch of service are welcome and are regulars at the center. Meghan Carlson, 24, a Marine Corps veteran, said she uses the Veteran’s Resource Center twice a week when she has classes throughout the day. Carlson plans on attending Old Dominion College in Virginia after obtaining an associate degree in math and science. Carlson said she is able to relate to her fellow veterans at the resource center. MHAMERSCHLAG@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
What is your student government up to? The Asscoated Student Government holds an open meeting every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in SU-204. This is what they are up to: • Two senators were sworn in Sept. 3. The new additions are Justin Rios and Fernanda Rodriguez. • Two senators were sworn in on Sept. 17. The new additions include Mario Gaspar and Brooke Crawford. During the Sept. 17 meeting: • ASG goals were discussed. Number one priority for President Jason Hosfield is to improve student participation and to create a sustainable student body government. • E-Cigs are not allowed on campus, outside or indoors. • If Palomar can improve its full time student numbers, the school will receive $2.4 million from state.
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FASHION SPOTLIGHT
Student rocks ‘80s music style, fashion GERALD TOVAR THE TELESCOPE
Here at Palomar College fashion flows through the sea of students. Amongst this sea of bright colors is always one person whose style is so unique people are instantly drawn to it. Usually we tend to find themselves inspired by others fashion choices, follow a closely related pattern of accessories and discover ways to improve their own style. Everyday is an opportunity to show the world who you are, and creating a unique style is a way to earn yourself the spotlight, as fellow Palomar College student Braxton Marcellous has done himself. Being inspired by the world of music and its history, Marcellous has manufactured his attire creatively. Flowing designs inspired by classic ‘80s rock bands allows him not only to express himself, but to be the artist he is. Majoring in Audio Engineering, Marcellous’s inspiration comes from his wide interests in music, as he puts it “an umbrella of genres.” From indie, metal, pop music and ‘80s hard rock he allows his style to speaks volumes. Burgundy skinny jeans, purple designed button-up, black leather shoes, and a 1980s top hat along with the accessories he rocks, Marcellous is an example of vintage fashion. Having this type of style also requires a routine search for vintage clothing that he finds at thrift shops. With his mother’s designs and sewing, Marcellous said he finds his style inspiration from home as well. Marcellous explained, “(My) self expression is from music. I choose clothing based on whatever inspires me.” As all great artists do, the style they create can have a significant impact on the way fashion is driven. This is true for many great artists, and in some cases allows them to stand out as Marcellous has done with both his music, and his style. Iconic musicians from Kiss to the material girl Madonna, these artists carry different yet important roles in fashion. Style takes different opportunities, seeks change, and through unique styles we can create who we are, or even who we want to be. Along side new trends of the fashion world many great constituents here on campus have begun. Styles here keep the SoCal vibes moving forward with male styles extending from beach boy to mature and relaxed. The beauty in fashion is that inspiration can come from anything. Influenced by many of our favorite things, we explore ways to incorporate them into our lives, and most recognizably in what we wear. From a distance we sometimes neglect our impulse to tell people how they inspire us by captivating our appreciation of creativity and admiration. Check our website for image of this editions fashion spotlight. GTOVAR@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Students Brendan McKenna and Rachelle Hendrix begin to practice their jogo with an au before capoeira class officially begins, Sept. 16, 2014. • Angela Marie Samora/Telescope
Authentic Brazilian culture in dance class EMILY RODRIGUEZ THE TELESCOPE
The sound of students chanting in Portuguese accompanied by traditional Brazilian instruments being played in the background creates a lively mood in Professor Elias Fonseca’s Capoeira class. The class, which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 0-2, is much more than a dance class, it is an open window to the art of Capoeira and authentic Brazilian culture. Fonseca’s class not only focuses on teaching students the art of Capoeira – a fusion of dance and martial arts - but it also seeks to familiarize them with the culture of Brazil and furthermore immerse them into this culture. As the class begins, students warm up by gathering in a circle and chant-
ing in Portuguese to the sound of the Brazilian instruments being played by other students such as a berimbau and pandeiro which is similar to a tambourine. Following this warm up, students pair up to practice Capoeira with the guidance of Professor Fonseca, switching partners every few minutes. Fonseca uses counts to direct the students’ exercises and students count along, so they are learning both a cultural dance and language in the process. The factor that sets the art of Capoeira apart from other dance forms is that it is neither a dance form nor a martial arts; it is the harmonious unison of both. Adio Diloreto, a 24-year-old digital media major and one of Fonseca’s students, said he likes this course be-
cause he loves martial arts so for him, it’s “more of a martial arts standpoint.” Royce Benford, another student in the class, explained why this class is a good alternative to martial arts. “I really like the incorporation of martial arts except there’s no contact, so I’m not getting beat up and it’s something I’m having a lot of fun with,” Benford said. For many students participating in the class, it is their love of martial arts that roused their interest for this course, some students said. Students also said the class allows them to participate in authentic Brazilian practices, such as Brazilian music making and practicing the language while engaging in their Capoeira routines. “I like that he’s actually from Brazil, so you’re getting the authentic feel
for it,” Diloreto said. “I like that you get to learn Portuguese, too.” As the students practice Capoeira on the dance floor, Fonseca encourages them to “feel the movement” to improve their skill, which visibly increases the students’ efforts on the floor. Alexia Gee, 20, describes the class as “very energetic,” saying that “everybody is cool with each other” and that “it’s like a little family.” Toward the end of the class, students gather in a circle called a “roda” and once again chant and play the instruments. They take turns entering the center of the circle to perform Capoeira pieces while their classmates clap and joyfully chant – a genuine jam session. ERODRIGUEZ@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Gach is first to perform on new Steinway piano MEGAN BUBAK THE TELESCOPE
Since 2012, the Palomar Performing Arts Center has been working very hard on reaching its goal of $150,000 to buy a Grand Steinway piano. On Sept. 14, the piano was finally being put in use. Prof. Peter Gach debuted William C. Bradbury’s “Dedication” composition in the Howard Brubeck Theater. This piece by Bradbury was specially composed to showcase the beautiful sounds that this grand piano can produce, officials said. Gach also mastered Frederic Peter Gach plays the new Grand Steinway piano for the first time at its dedication concert on Sept. 14. • Adam Haas/The Telescope Chopin’s classical Ballade in Gminor and the infamous A-flat Po- ity and program coordinator at the last semester in April. The commu- Foundation. lonaise. Performing Arts Center, stated that nity came together to participate in Dean Norma Miyamoto of the Not only is this a beautiful piano, even though students and faculty a night of music, food and perfor- Arts, Media, Business and Computer but it will provide musical accom- will have access to it, it will not be mances. Science Division gave the piano its paniment for students and faculty open for daily use. Of course, the Performing Arts official title: the Peter Gach Steinway, for the rest of this semester and for “It is given meticulous care and Center would have had to continue in honor of his dedication and permany years to come, according to kept in its own piano box when not fundraising for another year, if it sistence to acquire this instrument. officials. in use,” Hoffman said. had not been for the donation of Randy Hoffman, the publicThe last fundraiser gala was held $60,000 from the Palomar College MBUBAK@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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Jazz artists Gilbert Castellanos, Gunner Biggs and Peter Sprague perform together at the first Concert Hour performance of the semester at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on Sept. 4, 2014. • Yoshikazu Yamashita/The Telescope
Jazz trio gives raucous performance STEVEN BURIEK THE TELESCOPE
A musician grasped two trumpets, one in each hand. Gilbert Castellanos sounded an unconventional, raucous jazz solo alternating between frugal horn and trumpet during the weekly Concert Hour Sept. 4 at the campus theater. “Eighty percent of that was improvisation, the double trumpet thing is just something I have been playing around with,” Castellanos said. This ambidextrous spectacle reverberated throughout the spacious woody interior of the Howard Brubeck Theatre behind the accompaniment of a full-bodied, Italian flat back bass violin of Gunner Biggs and speedy, hard-hitting jazz-blues strums, plucks and pokes of Peter Sprague’s double-headed guitar. These veteran musicians kept it hip with their button down shirts, denim pants and leather shoes. It seemed that much of that style came from keeping a young ambiance around them and it was a contagious feeling that these men gave to the crowded theater. The crowd was filled with an assortment of listeners. Some were students, but more were beyond their college years. That included a pair of women dolled up with flowers adorning the tops of their ears. Karen Floyd, 73, said she has been a regular at many of the men’s performances. “We love their music,” she said after the show. “They’re just incredible musicians.” The music in the concert hour
Gilbert Castellanos plays a trumpet in his left hand and a flugelhorn in his right hand at the Howard Brubeck Theatre for a Concert Hour Sept. 4, 2014. • Casey Cousins/The Telescope
contained the traditional jazz standard of play, with some earthy blues dispersed into the mix. In one instance, Sprague showcased his skill and ingenuity with the doubleheaded guitar looping over around six tracks. Sprague’s feet bounced up and down with his half shoe, half sandal footwear. In that same song, the track contained the beat of percussion slapping the base of the guitar, overlapping a prickly staccato, continuing to a soulful solo where his fingers were nothing but a blur. Sprague closed his eyes and grinned slightly,
with a furrowed brow of a man truly entwined with his music. Changing the voice of the guitar to a pleasantly flowing flute, Sprague put some tasty guitar licks in the last tracks to build momentum with sounds that became maddeningly complicated. When the audience was ready to lose their minds from the sound, he diminished to one tune. The trio imploded into an abrupt stab and parry jam, knowing exactly when to stop and allow the other to take over. It ended with a standing ovation
and smiles all around. A seemingly essential component was missing: percussion. Sprague said they didn’t have the money to bring one but Biggs took on the role of the heartbeat in this trio. When Biggs played his large Italian flat back he would make mouth movements beat-bopping to his own rhythm, bouncing blues and pushing forward Sprague’s jumpy movement and melody. At times, he would expose his bow to the strings and create a bellowing sound that was rich, warm and deep. His in-
strument was his trunk and his fingers sprouted the full-bodied bass branches. “I have only taught or played music, I was a busboy one night and they fired me,” Biggs said. The result of their aspirations in life for music gave the crowd at Concert Hour a fresh experience of sound and perhaps a greater appreciation for Jazz. The musicians said they had put time, dedication and life into their music. SBURIEK@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Palomar TV gets new angle on Salton Sea documentary MIKE PETERSON THE TELESCOPE
The mere mention of the Salton Sea may be enough to conjure images of salt-encrusted, dilapidated buildings nestled alongside the rapidly decaying ecosystem of a saline lake. However, Palomar College Television is currently producing a documentary to help educate people about
the Salton Sea history, its downfall and its importance as an ecosystem. “No one has really done a documentary quite like this before,” said Bill Wisneski, the producer and writer of the documentary and a member of PCTV. “Often they focus on the negative side to see out there. They frame it as an apocalyptic wasteland.” The film, tentatively titled “Boiling Point”, is really the first comprehen-
sive documentary on the Salton Sea, according to Wisneski. The Salton Sea is a shallow, manmade salt lake located within California’s Colorado Desert. Its creation once fostered the growth of resort communities along its shore, but increasing salinity and fluctuating water levels have caused the Salton Sea’s various communities to fall into disrepair.
The Salton Sea is also home to a diverse range of avian species and is a major stopover point for bird species on the Pacific Flyway. “We’re focusing on the beauty of the area but more importantly its ecological significance,” Wisneski said. The 60-minute film is currently in its editing stage. It is expected to be completed in December and released early January nationally.
“It’s an exciting project that I think should bring a lot of recognition to Palomar,” he added. The Palomar College Television department has also finished up production for an astronomy series, consisting of 101 videos each 15 minutes in length, which is available online at http://www.palomar.edu/pctv/. MPETERSON@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
6 • OPINION
Monday, Sept. 22, 2014
Facebook experiment is not an invasion of privacy MEGAN BUBAK THE TELESCOPE
Last month, a report was released that Facebook conducted an experiment which involved tapping into thousands of accounts, analyzing and manipulating their news feeds. In 2012, around 700,000 news feeds were being filtered by researchers at the Facebook headquarters. The purpose of this experiment was to find out if a string of negative or positive posts affected the users’ own postings. After the researchers filtered certain account news feeds, they then went back to track and see what that specific account user posted. While what they did was technically legal, since they have a clause in the terms and conditions that everyone “reads” that says they can use data from someone’s Facebook for research, many people found it incredibly invasive. This wasn’t an invasion of privacy. We all agree willingly to create these accounts. If people are upset about it, then they should have read the fine print when they created their account. Also, they should have the common sense to know that nothing is private online. The internet is not a private network. If someone were to post something personal, someone else could share it and it could end up on a site filled with other people’s embarrassingly personal posts. While the easiest answer is “Just don’t post it,” a lot of people forget how our modern lives depend on technology and sharing what happens in our lives to everyone we
Illustration courtesy of Tim Lee/MCT Campus
can’t immediately contact. Blogs about suicide, YouTube videos of backyard stunts or just a best friend “hacking” a Facebook account. Pretty much everyone is guilty of doing something stupid online or posting something they regret.
The Facebook Experiment did come to some pretty conclusive results. It was more than obvious that people who had a more positive news feed, posted more often and expressed genuine happiness over almost everything.
However, for the accounts that were filtered to show more negative posts, the account users posted less and kept their posts short and curt. Overall, their experiment was a success and it showed how easily some people can be fickle over what they see on their accounts.
I usually just scan absentmindedly over my news feed and I wouldn’t be able to tell if it had been filtered or not. I think this may be the case with some people, they check their phone to see if the news had changed into something life-changing or dramatic then do it again 10 minutes later. Our generation is the most connected so far, and not everyone realizes that when they post every single thought and feeling that it is not private. Facebook conducted an experiment that was invasive that they should’ve at least given a warning, but everyone who has a Facebook account has to realize that even if their news feeds weren’t manipulated by an outside source, we are affected by what we see and read about. They did nothing wrong this time, it’s everyone that has a Facebook or any other kind of similar site, that has to realize that they basically did nothing wrong. By posting something online, we are giving an unspoken notice of consent for everyone we know to share with everyone they know and so on. This may have been morally wrong, but this is basic psychology, we are affected by our environment. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s how we are, we learn by seeing other people do things. We are more connected than ever by technology, we just have to learn that occasionally our accounts are going to be manipulated by one thing or another. MBUBAK@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Palomar College should start offering four-year degrees FERN MENEZES THE TELESCOPE
At long last Palomar Community College may soon increase their contribution to our community’s academic and economic environment by offering a four-year program. There is an increasing number of jobs in California requiring a B.A. in a discipline that is not currently offered at the university level. State Senator Marty Block, D-Calif. introduced Senate Bill 850 allowing a select 15 out of the 112 community colleges in California to initiate a pilot program to offer a baccalaureate’s degree. Here are three reasons why Palomar College and the community will benefit: First of all, a four-year program will generate additional revenue for Palomar. Secondly, a four-year program will make obtaining the B.A. affordable and convenient for the residents in this region. The third reason is that the B.A. program allows the community college to help fill the gap in the workforce by contributing to California’s increasing demand for those graduating with a B.A. degree in a discipline not offered at a university. The increased enrollment for the new four-year program will create a new source of revenue for Palomar.
First of all a four-year program will generate additional revenue for Palomar. Secondly, a four-year program will make obtaining the B.A. affordable and convenient for the residents in this region. University of Georgia graduates celebrate during commencement ceremony at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. on May 10, 2013. Photo courtesy of Jason Getz/MCT Campus
A four-year B.A. program at Palomar College will be convenient for residents in this district who cannot relocate due to family or work responsibilities and will make it more affordable to obtain a degree which may not be offered locally. Within the next decade, California will be looking to increase its number of B.A. graduates by one million. In order for this to happen the community colleges must prepare to contribute to the demand for a higher educated workforce beyond the associate degree level.
The Hechinger Report dated April 10, 2014 states community colleges across 21 states are already offering the four year B.A. program successfully. The cost of a B.A. course at St. Petersburg College is $118.70 per credit hour compared to $271.19 at nearby University of South Florida. Yearly full time tuition and fees for a B.A. at a Florida community college is $3,541 per year compared to $6,069 at a public university. Across the state, enrollment in Florida for those seeking a B.A.
from a community college has nearly quadrupled to over 30,000 in five years. This is attributed to the lower cost of the degree from the community college and the convenience for part-time students and working parents. SB 850 states that the 21st century workplace has increasing demands for a higher level of education in applied fields. There is a gap between what is offered at a university and what is offered at the community college level. Adding a B.A. curriculum for these specialty fields to a California community college would be the model solution for filling this gap.
When Palomar College first opened its doors in 1946, I’m sure no one imagined that someday it would be offering a four-year degree. Now, Palomar has one large campus and 6 education sites with approximately 30,000 full and parttime students who can choose from over 250 programs that offer associate degrees, certificate programs, personal growth classes and programs for students transferring to a four-year university. Palomar has certainly been progressive and productive. Currently, California is in 14th place in the nation for the 25 to 34-year-olds with a B.A., according to the Public Policy Institute of California. The California Community Colleges Baccalaureate Degree Study Group said that state public institutions award close to 110,000 B.A. degrees each year and private institutions award 40,000. By the year 2025 this will need to be increased by 40 percent in order to meet the projected demands of the workforce. Palomar College B.A. program will help to fill the gap in today’s workforce and make a considerable contribution to our academic community and continue to work in harmony with our universities. FMENEZES@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
OPINION • 7
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Water solves droughts, not disease SUSAN WHALEY THE TELESCOPE
attend colleges because of the lack of classes to achieve completion. Since 2008, course offerings have declined by as much as 21 percent over the course of the academic year, and over 60 percent in the Summer term alone, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. The amount of classes offered in summer have decreased considerably in comparison to the decrease in classes during Fall or Spring semester. The reason for cuts in classes is a direct relation to the cuts in staff as well as teachers. Although there is an increase in class size as well as class enrollment, there is an overall decline in student enrollment to colleges that is being majorly affected by this triggering budget cut. Legislation states that they are advocating for the benefit of California students, but the ramifications of the passing votes show otherwise. It is up to the students to make a change. The next time you have an opportunity to vote on major topics like tuition increases or budget cuts, do so. When you hear that students are gathering to lobby against a topic that affects college education, join the movement. If we do not show interest, then neither will state and federal legislation.
Dumping a bucket of ice-cold water on your head doesn’t solve any issues in the world. It actually adds to the number of problems involving the serious drought California is facing now. The recent social media trend of the “Ice Bucket Challenge” is used to raise money and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Someone posts a video of unloading a bucket of ice-cold water on their head, then nominates friends for either the water-dumping challenge or to donate $100 to the ALS charity. Many people chose to do both. The ALS Association has received $100 million in donations from more than 3 million people who participated in the viral and on-going trend, according to an August article from Time. Raising money for charity is great, but people don’t need to waste water to do it. Perhaps without drenching your body in ice water, then it wouldn’t be fun to donate to charity, but California is in one of the worst droughts ever recorded, according to the California government website. Ice water and ALS have absolutely nothing to do with one another. In reality, people could be dared to douse themselves in just about anything that could still raise awareness toward diseases. And, hopefully still be entertaining enough for people to watch, want to participate in and then donate money to charity. Droughts affect crop production and jobs. Some communities in California that rely heavily on individual wells have actually ran out of drinking water, according to Weather.com. “An average bucket contains 4 gallons of water, about 5 million gallons of water have dunked heads from coast to coast. That’s the equivalent of about 120,000 baths or, in weather terms, over half an inch of rain falling on a 300 acre slab of land,” according to the Washington Post. It doesn’t seem like a lot, but the gallons add up and will continue adding up, or rather continue leaking out. California doesn’t have any water to spare so it should not be getting wasted. Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in January and officials are preparing ways to cope in the current water shortage. California has been in a drought since December 2012. It is caused by a high pressure “ridge,” which is not allowing rain to penetrate through, according to the Mercury News. The San Diego County website offers guidance on how to conserve water in homes such as watering limits and schedules for lawns, restrictions on car washing and even restaurants only filling customers water upon request.
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Notices placed outside classrooms at Palomar College informing students their class has been canceled due to low enrollment, Aug. 27 • Erika Schasky/The Telescope
Tuition hike leads to class cancellations BROOKE CRAWFORD THE TELESCOPE
Budget cuts, expensive books and limited classes play major role in enrollment decrease. “Books are overpriced, financial aid is a headache, and classes are way too expensive to afford. I don’t even have all of my books because the bookstore is so expensive and there are not very many inexpensive alternatives,” Palomar student Luke Zappardino said. He is right. The main reason for decline in student enrollment is the trickling effect from budget cuts that have been increasing over past years. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, from the fall of 2008 to the spring of 2012 there has been 7.8 percent to 9.8 percent drop in student enrollment. The biggest decline has been proven to be in the summer sessions. There are many factors that have added to the devastating decline in student enrollment to California community colleges. The Government Accountability Office ran a study that states the textbook costs are 72 percent of what tuition costs are at a community college. “Students recognize that textbooks are essential to their education but have been pushed to the breaking point by skyrocketing costs,” Nicole Allen, Textbook Advocate for the Student PIRGs said. The average annual increase in
college textbook prices from December 2001 to November 2010 was 6.1 percent, varying from a low of 4.1 percent to a high of 8.3 percent. These figures are based on the college textbooks component of the Consumer Price Index. Assuming this textbook inflation rate continues, the current annual cost of college textbooks in 2014 should be about $1,262 on average, according to the website FinAid.org. Students are forced to go to great lengths in order to get books or simply forgo attending college until they can get the necessary funding to do so. In some cases, students have opted to borrow or share books and teachers will often times leave copies on reserve in the library for in house use. According to the College Board, the cost of tuition has almost doubled since 2004. In 2012 to 2013, legislation passed a majority vote to cut the Cal Grant program by 5 percent and plan to increase that percentage cut over the coming years. The requirements for financial aid have also changed in that students or their parents must make lower than an income and asset ceiling of that year for the Cal Grant program. The qualifications to receive funding are more strict than they once were in previous years. “Policy decisions are always going to be intertwined with the budget, and in this area the administra-
Books are overpriced, financial aid is a headache, and classes are way too expensive to afford LUKE ZAPPARDINO • STUDENT
tion believes that raising the bar for Cal Grants is a good choice from a fiscal and policy perspective,” H.D. Palmer, spokesman for the state Department of Finance said. In 2012 to 2013, the budget was cut by $389 billion and tuition increased by an approximate of 9 percent statewide. The monumental cuts in higher education have hurt California’s public colleges and more specifically the programs set up to benefit the financially burdened students. A survey released recently by the California Community Colleges systemestimated that at least 472,000 of the 2.4 million students who attend a community college had to be put on a wait list for classes this fall, according to the website World Socialist. Community colleges can’t restrict students from enrolling by law. Instead, community colleges are eliminating courses and sections and in turn students are not able to
8 • SPORTS
Monday, Sept. 22, 2014
PALOMAR COMETS SPORTS ON THE GO
Vincent’s streak is ‘shut out’ in the Arizona heat
Palomar alumnus Nick Vincent was tagged for three runs in an 8-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sept. 14. The three runs in his 0.1 innings of work ended his consecutive streak of 23 innings without allowing a run, which had started on July 23.
Two football players earn top honors in conference
On Sept. 10, quarterback Brett Hollingsworth and Defensive End Dylan Donahue were named the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference’s Players of the Week following their 35-28 win against Citrus Community College on Sept. 6. Hollingsworth, in his first game as a Comet, connected for 18 of 30 attempts for 176 yards and two touchdowns in the non-conference victory. Donahue, a sophomore from Billings West High School (Billings, Mont.), had four sacks for 47 yards, seven solo tackles and a quarterback hurry.
Saddleback Tournament a mixed bag for women’s water polo
The Palomar women’s water polo team played to an even tie at the Saddleback Invitational on Sept. 12-13, losing two games on the first day and winning two games during the second day of the tournament. On the first day, the team allowed 11 goals against host Saddleback College in an 11-7 loss, then lost to Fullerton College in the second game, 17-5. The second day fared better for the Comets. In the first game, Palomar beat Rio Hondo College 16-8. The second game also resulted in victory for the Comets, a 12-5 win against Southwestern College.
Steinhoff shares PCAC women’s award honors
Palomar cross-country athlete Jessica Steinhoff was named the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Women’s Co-Athlete of the week in all sports for Sept. 8. At the Palomar Invitational on Sept. 5, Steinhoff claimed the women’s individual title in the 5K course at Guajome Regional Park. She finished with a time of 20:08 - 16 seconds ahead of Fullerton’s Alethea Streeter, who finished in 20:24. Steinhoff split the top honors with Southwestern College’s Amitat Olawara. Olowara won the women’s title at the Rio Hondo Classic with a record time of 16:33. COMPILED BY CHRISTOPHER BULLOCK
Palomar quarterback Brett Hollingsworth (#1) hands the ball off to running back Justin Harris (#5) in a 35-28 victory over Citrus College Sept. 6.• Philip Farry/TheTelescope
Comets’ Hollingsworth aims for the stars CHRISTOPHER BULLOCK THE TELESCOPE
Palomar Comets quarterback Brett Hollingsworth has wasted no time in making his presence known on the field. Considering his past success in high school, however, this comes as no surprise. In his first game as the Comets’ starting quarterback, Hollingsworth made 18 out of 30 attempts, throwing for 176 yards and two touchdowns. His exploits led the team to a stunning 35-28 win over visiting Citrus College, which led to Hollingsworth being named Pacific Coast Athletic Conference’s Co-Player of the Week. Head Coach Joe Early, a former Comet football alumnus himself,
talked highly of his new quarterback after their season debut. In regards to how Hollingsworth performed in his Comet debut, Early said, “I thought he played well in spurts.” “He’s got a strong arm and most of the time makes the right read, which is crucial for this level.” Hollingsworth comes to Palomar with plenty of accolades from his high school career. He started off his football career as a sophomore at King High School in Riverside, where he went 4-16 in his two years as starting quarterback. He made the decision to transfer in his senior year, and made the move to Citrus Hill High School in Perris. The decision paid dividends
for him and his new team, as Hollingsworth led the team to a 13-1 record and a California Interscholastic Federation, CIF, Southern Section championship. Hollingsworth passed for 3,340 yards and 32 touchdowns while also rushing for 443 yards and 10 touchdowns. For that, he was named the CIF Southern Section Inland Division Offensive Player of the Year. Yet, despite the hype, he is a softspoken person, preferring to let his play on the field speak for itself. When asked about his future goals, he was modest in his response. “I hope one day to make it to the NFL,” Hollingsworth said, “but for now, I’m not looking that far ahead.”
Considering his reputation, he could’ve gone to any school, yet he chose Palomar. “(I chose Palomar) because of the coaching staff and the school’s reputation,” Hollingsworth said. Coach Early has high hopes for the quarterback, but at the same time, treats him as he does any other member of his team. “Where he goes from here, depends on what he does in the classroom, in the weight room and how he progresses on the field,” Early said. “If he does all the right things, we’ll help him try to get to where he wants to be, just like we will with everybody else.” CBULLOCK@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
SPEAK OUT
Is domestic violence an epidemic in pro sports?
MYLO JOHNSON, DEVON RILEY AND KJ HOUSTON
It’s starting to become a reoccurring theme in the NFL, but a lot of people blow it out of proportion because they (athletes) are famous
ANALISE DICUS
I believe domestic violence is a huge issue in our sports industry. I think it was always there, but that it has to do with the way they were brought up
BRYCE BENFORD
“Yes, yes it is. (These athletes) they are way too arrogant and think they are untouchable. It is becoming a serious problem and it needs to stop, it really does.
MICHELLE MONDRAGON I say it is because because it is actually being very publicized at the moment
UPCOMING PALOMAR HOME GAMES SEPT. 25
SEPT. 26
SEPT. 27
OCT. 1
OCT. 1
OCT. 2
OCT. 3
Men’s soccer vs. El Camino Compton Center 3 p.m. @ Minkoff Field
Men’s soccer vs. Victor Valley 4 p.m. @ Minkoff Field
Football vs. Saddleback College 6 p.m. @ Wilson Stadium, Escondido HS
Women’s water polo vs. San Diego Mesa 2 p.m. @ Wallace Memorial Pool
Men’s water polo vs. San Diego Mesa 3:30 p.m. @ Wallace Memorial Pool
Women’s soccer vs. Victor Valley 4 p.m. @ Minkoff Field
Women’s volleyball vs. Imperial Valley 5 p.m. @ The Dome