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Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif. Monday may 3, 2010 Vol. 63, No. 21

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PALOMAR’S PRICE

State adviser proposes increase to $40 per unit, effective in Fall

E n t e r ta i n m e n t Popular TV show or left wing propaganda?

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Why the increase? The analysts suggest that the budget needs a little more balance. So, the Legislative Analyst’s Office reccomends raising community college fees as well as decreasing proposed funding to the universities by $300 million. Such a fee increase would generate $150 million in additional revenues for the system. The extra funding would help the system bounce back from cuts in revenue. Feb. 25 article from California Watch

If approved, a $14 per unit fee increase would be effective starting in the fall semester, making the cost at California community colleges 40 dollars per unit, according to a recommendation from the California Legislative Analyst’s Office. That means that the cost per unit will have potentionally doubled from $20 to $40 between Fall 2009 and Fall 2010. The LAO is the California Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor. According to their 2010-2011 Higher Education Budget, they have recommended a fee increase at community colleges in order to provide needed funds to the California Community College system. Palomar student Linnea Harris worried that this would mean an added financial strain. “They’ve already raised it. It was no big deal from $20 to $26, but now it’s to $40. It makes me wonder if they’re going to continue with the increments” she said, also stating that an increase would mean longer hours at work so she would not have to limit her units. According to the LAO budget report, community colleges receive three main sources of funding: state General Fund dollars, local property taxes and student fee revenue. If approved, the fee increase would add $150 million to the college system. The LAO also stated in their report that the fee increase would be offset by financial aid programs such as BOG waivers, which exempts financially needy students from paying fees. turn to unit increase page

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Sports Palomar swimmers place first in conference page

Focus The dangers of distracted driving page

Students run to lead school Sleeping with the consequences diana sanchez the telescope

Students can vote for the next Palomar College Associated Student Government president and vice president in the upcoming elections, to be held May 3 through May 6. The Associated Student Government is made up of 16 students who serve on campus-wide sharedgovernance committees, lobby state and federal representatives on student issues, attend leadership conferences, and are responsible for campus-wide activities, according to its website. According to the elections committee, chaired by student Cassandra Padilla, this year’s candidates for ASG president are Juan Sanchez, Bobby Shuster and Channing Shattuck. The race for ASG vice president will be between Evelyn Lucero and Gaby Bahuman. Palomar student Natalie Lowe

commended the ASG on this year’s events. “The ASG has done a good job of putting together events to get the students involved,” Lowe said. “I think it’s important to have a welcoming atmosphere on campus, and I’m glad that this year’s student government has pulled it off so well.” Current ASG Vice President John Aragon stressed the importance of the student vote. “The ASG executive board will shape the goals and direction of the ASG for the next academic year, and the productivity of the student government depends greatly on the quality of leadership,” Aragon said. “It is absolutely imperative that students vote in school elections.” Padilla had similar views. “I encourage all students to take the initiative to be involved turn to asg page

San Diego County reports some of the highest STD rates in California diana sanchez the telescope

Fifty percent of sexually active people before the age of 25 and one quarter of teenage girls has or will have an sexually transmitted disease, according to Jennifer Coburn, Director of Communications and Marketing for Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside Counties. “It is imperative to get tested and take steps to prevent the spread of disease,” Coburn said. Palomar student Adriana Gordijev believes that discussion regarding issues of health is vital. “It’s important to talk to your partner about their past sexual encounters,” she said. “It’s safer to turn to stds page

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|CAMPUS BEAT Monday, May 3

• International Club at 1 p.m. in

A-15 • Mormon Club at 7 a.m. at the LDSSA Institute. • Phi Theta Kappa Chapter at 1 p.m. in SU-204 • Monday 2:30 p.m. in NS 136

Tuesday, May 4

• Fashion Club at 5 p.m. in Fash #1 • Extreme Creative Talent Club 2:15 p.m. in D-6 • Film Series at 6:30 p.m. in P-32

Wednesday, May 5

• The Jesus Club at 11 a.m. under the Clock Tower • The Black Union (BSU) at 3:30 p.m. in SU-204 • University in Diversity at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building

Thursday, May 6

• Tifaolemoana Samoan Club at

11 a.m. in SU-204 • The Palomar Fire Club at 4 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Center • M.E.Ch.A. Club at 4:30 p.m. in SU-1 • Fashion Club at 5 p.m. in Fash #1 • Extreme Creative Talent Club at 2:15 p.m. in D-6 • The Jordan Club at 11 a.m. under the Clock Tower • PEPSO at 3:30 p.m. in NS-252 • Resume and Cover Letter workshop at 11 a.m. in SU-1

Friday, May 7

• Palomar Engineering and Physics Student Organization (PEPSO) at 2:30 p.m. in NS255 • Anime Club at 2 p.m. in P-20 • Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in SU building

Do you know something we don’t? Let us know. To submit story tips or events for the campus calendar, e-mail us at telescope@palomar.edu or call 760-891-7865.

Starting the first day of classes Fall Semester 2010, parking permits will be enforced.

Building for success Palomar is following its master plan associated with Proposition M funds, a voter-passed bond measure dating back to November 2006. The proposition allocates $694 million for facilities; the college is in the process of modernizing and improving its campus to continue serving the community, according to the Palomar website. Palomar’s Master Plan 2022 includes upgrading the Escondido Education Center which will start in May, according to Chris Miller, construction manager for the facilities department. It will take all summer to complete the three phases of construction and modernization of the facilities. The construction project in Escondido is divided in three categories: north wing retrofit, library improvement and demolition of a ban construction located in the main parking lot, Miller said. “The north wing retrofit is the major project for Escondido Center. Currently there is the Campus Police office and some non-credit classes. The wing does not meet the current construction codes, and (the structure components and safety systems) must be improved,” Miller said. The building is not up to current safety standards, according to Miller. “It is an old building.We need to modernize the codes (by) upgrading the footings, making the bins and columns (stronger), changing the fire alarm system, and improving the accessibility,” Miller said. The north wing project will take the entire summer; but the project will start with the improvement of library and the parking lot, Miller said. “The library improvements must be done soon since it will be open during the summer classes,” Miller said. The library at the Escondido Center will be closed from May 21 to June 25. During this time, the carpet will be replaced and minor facility improvements will be made. Miller also explained that the demolition of the small building in the parking lot will add 22 parking spaces, and it might be the first action taken when construction starts. “Many of the construction companies competing for the project have expressed the necessity to get more space in the parking lot for machinery and materials, and I think (that) will be the first thing to (get) done,” Miller said.

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Nicole Knotts working in Palomar’s Child Development Center with one of the children. There are CDC’s on both the San Marcos and Escondido campuses.

Teaching from the heart The love of the Child Development Center children and their families she works with have kept CDC site supervisor, Nicole Knotts, committed to her job for 14 years. “She is very dedicated, knowledgeable, caring; not only to the children but their parents and the people she works with,” said Norma Padilla, Child Development Teacher. Many things about the CDC keep Knotts devoted to the center. “The main thing is working with the children,” Knotts said. “The wonder and amazement that crosses their faces as they grasp a concept they have been working on is fantastic; working and getting to know their families also.” Knotts has no plans of retiring soon. “Maybe if I won the lotto, but even then I’d probably stay on part-time,” Knotts said. Knott starting taking general classes at Palomar when she decided to take child development classes. While in school, Knotts worked as an aide at an elementary school and was hired as an assistant teacher. After graduation in May 1997 with an associate’s degree in child development she was hired on at the CDC. “Nikki has loved children since she was a little girl; she always wanted to

work in the nursery at church and anywhere else we went that had a nursery,” said Terry Hewitt, Knotts’ mother. Knott started as an assistant teacher at the San Marcos campus before becoming a master teacher and working for several years at Escondido campus. “A master teacher is the lead teacher in a classroom and a site supervisor is the lead teacher but is additionally responsible for the staff in the building; scheduling and timesheets,” Knotts said. Knotts also advised having co-workers to share experiences with both the good and challenging. “I honestly cannot choose one word to describe Nicole; she wears many different hats while at work; teacher,supervisor, and friend to name a few,”another master teacher Molly Nelson said. When not at the CDC, Knotts said she loves to go camping and spend time with her 16-month old son, Ethan, and husband, Daniel. For more information on Knotts, contact her at 760-744-1150, ext. 3376 or e-mail her at nknotts@palomar.edu. The Child Development Center’s website is palomar.edu/childdevelopment or 760744-1150, ext. 2575.

FASFA is a program that offers financial aid to students who are in need of assistance. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid deadline is June 30. Although the June deadline has not passed, it is recommended that interested students take advantage of the May 19 priority date, according to the financial aid office. Those who plan to apply for the FAFSA through the web should first apply for a personal identification number through the U.S. Department of Education, which will allow users to access and process FAFSA information electronically, according to the FASFA website. Applicants will need their Social Security number, current federal tax information, records of untaxed income such as Social Security benefits and/or veteran’s benefits and any information on personal savings or investments to complete the application. If applicable, a driver’s license number and an Alien Registration number (if not a U.S. citizen) will also be required. There is help available on FAFSA’s website for online applicants with the process. Applicants will receive a confirmation number after submitting a FAFSA application. It is advised that applicants keep track of this number for personal records. Students can check on the status of a submitted FAFSA at any time by visiting the FAFSA website. Formerly qualified FAFSA students who wish to continue receiving financial assistance for the subsequent year must fill out a new application, according to the website. For more information go to the FASFA website at fafsa.ed.gov or call the Financial Aid office at 760-744-1150 ext. 2366.

P olice B lotter Marijuana arrest A student was arrested for smoking marijuana in the Arboretum.

Lost keys An instructor at the Escondido campus reported that they had lost their keys. There have been several recent reports of instructors losing or misplacing their office keys.

Medical assist A student was in the swimming pool at the San Marcos campus when they started complaining of abdominal pain. The student was transported to Palomar Hospital.

Graffiti Campus Police received four reports of graffiti on campus between April 21 and April 27.

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unit increase Continued from Page 1 They added that the vast majority of students who do not qualify for BOG waivers are still eligible for federal financial assistance that covers all or part of their fees. Student Nicole Macias said she would have to consider alternatives if the fee increase is approved. “My parents are able to pay for my education now, but with the increase I may have to seek financial aid or take fewer classes” she said. Frances Smith, a representative at the college’s financial aid office explained that if approved, the fee increase would be covered by financial aid. Smith pointed to the last fee hike in the fall ‘09 semester, in which she said student aid such as the state fee waiver went up to cover the raising costs. “It would be the same thing if the fee was raised to $40” she said, adding that scholarships would likely be unaffected, as funding usually

comes from private donors. Some Palomar students are not optimistic about the proposal, saying that another increase will make it financially difficult on them. “It’s hard as it is. I am a full time student holding a full time job” said Katie Mapel, who pays her own education expenses. “I earn minimum wage. If the fee goes up, I’ll either have to work more or lower the number of units I take” Other students such as Alan Manning were surprised to hear about the proposal. “I’m on financial aid but $40 is too much and they’ve already done increases. If it goes through I would expect to see more improvements to the campus,” he said. According to State Senator Mark DeSaulnier, the recommendation will go to the legislature for a vote around May or June of this year after a review by a budget subcommittee.

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What do you think about the new immigration law in Arizona?

ONLINE POLL RESULTS It’s a good law, we need tougher immigration measures.

57%

-Monica Marciano, 21, Child Development

“Its good and bad. If the law stops people who are bad then it’s good, but if it stops people who are here to live the ‘American dream’ then it’s not good.” -Jesus Solorio, 18, Engineering

“It’s a good law. Its going to be racial, but we already have racial discrimination in schools and airports. It doesn’t matter if they’re from another country –they’re illegal.” -Alicia Meyers, 24, Biology

14%

-Damian Falls, 21, Psychology

I think the fact that they are being proactive about making laws is good, but it could viewed as discrimination.”

29%

“It’s probably an effective law. They will find illegals, but it’s not morally right.”

It’s a bad law, it promotes racial profiling and infringes on privacy rights.

I don’t care, it doesn’t affect me.

Our viewpoint

Reactionary Arizona immigation law creates more problems than it solves S

o apparently, discrimination is the new “in” thing. In their infinite wisdom, legislators in Arizona have tightened their anti-immigration stance with a new law regarded as the strictest reform in decades. Although immigration laws need improvement, the direction this law takes is completely backward, in both a legal and ethical sense, and threatens the constitutional integrity of every border state if likeminded measures move west. Should our state enact similar legislation, law enforcement may arrest anyone, whether they’re walking to the local 7-11 or simply attending class at Palomar, for not carrying proof of citizenship on menial errands. These innocent people are a threat to our integrity as a nation, or so Arizona logic claims. Then there is the issue of enforcement. An overwhelming majority of police officers serve society honorably, faithfully and embody the very best of public service, but

they are often given a bad rap by the few “bad apples” that abuse the power citizens grant them. Though well intentioned, the law gives legal cover to those unscrupulous lawmen who bend the law and abuse minorities. To do so is irresponsible. This massive influx of power comes from the law’s draconian nature, largely spurred as a backlash against the federal government reneging on its duty to secure the Mexican border and leaving the problem to fester, which gave way to a solution heavy on reactionism. The Arizona statute “makes it a state crime — a misdemeanor — to not carry immigration papers. In addition, it allows people to sue local government or agencies if they believe federal or state immigration law is not being enforced,” according to the New York Times.    Taken to the logical extreme, this means that a person can sue the police for not demanding papers from any Hispanic he or she suspects might be illegal.

They’re telling the entire state to be on watch, there’s an alien in this town, be suspicious of all non-white people… An individual’s race or ethnic appearance alone hasn’t been cause for arrest since before the Civil War. The United States must move beyond petty stereotypes by acting on the rage of masses and instead construct forceful, but fair, measures that protect American assets, tax dollars and jobs without violating the principles they were founded on. The onus is on elected representatives, across the union, to preset a voice of reason that cools vehement public opinion now boiling over after years of inaction and floundering. Only then can we claim to effectively address a pressing domestic issue that has plagued border states for decades. There’s not much we can do to save Arizona, but at least we can stop the same from happening in the Golden State as well.

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The Telescope is published 11 times per semester. Opinions expressed in the newspaper are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily represent those of the entire newspaper staff, Palomar faculty and staff members or the governing board trustees.

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I am the Lorax, I speak for the (Palomar) trees Proposed construction plan will kill trees near Palomar’s Child Development center for parking

belinda callin| the telescope

Page 90 of the Master Plan 2022, found on the Palomar website, states: “The Child Development Palomar College is finally get- Center should remain in its current ting a much needed makeover; but location. as with all situations of progress The staff, parents, alumni, outsomeone needs to speak up for the side community members, experts environment. in the field and members of the For those of you who don’t know Child Development Department who the Lorax is, he is a fuzzy little feel strongly about the value of the activist who consistently popped out current location.” of tree trunks, trying to get the OnThe next paragraph of the Masceler to stop chopping down trees in ter Plan goes on to outline ways Dr. Seuss’s book, “The Lorax.” in which the current site can be During his crusade, the Lorax’s expanded while maintaining the battle cry is “I speak for the trees, integrity of the current grounds. for the trees have no tongues!” That However, page 174 of that same is what I must do today, at the top document states, “once the current of my lungs. I must speak for the buildings are vacated they will be trees. demolished, making way for much If you have never seen Palomar needed parking.” College’s Child Development CenFor who? ter, take a peek over the gate. Who needs parking? All those What you see will take you years students who drop out halfway into the past when children were through the semester? I don’t know allowed to play on real grass under where you park, but Parking Lot 12 real trees. is half empty this far into the semesThe CDC is a four-room day care ter. center with play So the genius yards unlike any __________________________________ who drew up this other seen today. proposal wants to Each yard has its destroy this wellown unique fealoved, uniquely tures but comprotected island mon throughout of oxygen-rich, are rolling landfully grown trees scapes of live __________________________________ for a few stugrass and nearly dents who might 40- year-old trees. complain about having to walk to Built in 1972, the CDC is pro- classes that they aren’t even going tected under a grandfather clause, to complete. allowing the staff to work with the In an era of recycling and going natural elements, such as the ever- green to save the environment, why shifting sand on a gently sloping are these trees and the natural envihillside. ronment of the CDC not part of the Construction plans for the col- protected aesthetics on campus? lege, which have a project compleNewly planted trees take years tion date of 2022, show a parking lot to establish their root systems and where the CDC lives now. The new produce the levels of oxygen that center will be located on the north- are currently produced by the fully east section of campus, near Park- grown trees of the CDC, so one caning Lot 9. not just plant more trees in other A brand new center would have places and call it even. to meet current state and federal So, stand up to the Palomar Onstandards for play equipment; turf celer and fight for a greener caminstead of grass and those super pus tomorrow, today. heat-absorbing playground strucLike the Lorax, we all have to tures which are the newest trend in speak for the trees, for the trees keeping kids safe. have no tongues. belinda callin The Telescope

“I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues!”

Palomar’s Environmental Student Organization currently has a petition drawn up protesting the relocation of this section of campus. Get active, visit www.pc-eso.wikidot.com to help keep Palomar green.

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Irrational, ultra-sensitive extremist Muslim group targets South Park eric walker The Telescope

Always ones to push the envelope on controversy, the creators of “South Park” have done it again. Although this time, they may have made some powerful and potentially psychotic enemies. According to the New York Times, a recent episode is being targeted by “Revolution Islam,” a New York-based extremist Muslim group for “outright insulting” the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Never mind the countless times “South Park” satirized Jesus Christ, the Buddha and any number of other historical, mythological or otherwise important people. Apparently it’s A-OK to show people betting on Jesus in a boxing match, but so much as naming Muhammad? Now that’s just downright offensive. The show’s creators were even compared to Theo Van Gogh, a controversial director who was murdered by Muslim extremists

for a short film claiming to expose the abuse of women as dictated by the Quran. The threats are ridiculous, but Comedy Central went as far as to censor out parts of the episodes to appease the angry followers of the prophet. Even his name was replaced by a beep, and his visage covered by an inexplicable black “CENSORED” box. This is the second time the show has been censored because of the character, following a 2001 incident in which the Muhammad segment was simply removed outright, and the entire episode is one of the few not available for viewing online. It’s hard to tell who’s being more ridiculous. On the one hand, the Parker brothers clearly knew the implications of a Muhammad-based episode, knew how short-tempered the extremists could be, and apparently were forewarned by Comedy Central that the episode would not air.

It’s easy to look at the situation as simply two morons devoted to pushing boundaries who one day pushed too far. The episode was clearly designed to piss off Muslims, going so far as to encase the prophet in a bear costume purely so they could say, “Hey, look, we aren’t actually depicting him!” Perhaps the network had a point. But one must also keep in mind that it’s comedy. A cartoon. A frivolous series dedicated to making fun of everything under the sun (and several things above it), and one that’s already satirized innumerable comparable things. And no one else is flying off the handle like that. Maybe a Christian or two was a little miffed at Jesus’ boxing match, but there was a distinct lack of death threats. Maybe the Muslims should try that some time, I hear it’s therapeutic. “Religion of Peace” indeed.

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Ficticious South Park, Colo. residents Wendy Testaburger, Kenny McCormick, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski and Stan Marsh were thwarted in an attempt to poke fun at the Islamic Prophet Muhammad by Comedy Central and their lack of a spine.

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Friends rollerblade from ocean to ocean to raise funds Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder in which certain nerve cells in the brain waste away. It affects muscle coordination and behavioral functioning.There is no known cure for the disease, according to the Gerson Lehrman Group website. The pair skated the 3,000 miles with the exception of one section of 13.2 miles at the Mississippi border where the police had to shut them down since there was not enough room for both the RV and skaters. When they got into Mississippi, the two ended up going to a local high school and made up the 13.2 miles on the track. Photos (clockwise from left): • Dan Bowen (front) and Steven Feigenbaum arrive in Ocean Beach Park • Rough map of the route • Bowen and Feigenbaum rollerbladed straight into the ocean after completing the 3,000 mile trek. • Steve Bowen, father of Dan Bowen, flew in from New York City to see his son arrive.

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Averaging 50 miles a day, “In Motion for a Million” founders, Dan Bowen and Steven Feigenbaum arrived in Ocean Beach Park completing their cross country journey on April 24, 2010. The 83 day trip was to raise funds and awareness for Huntington’s Disease. Bowan lost his mother to the disease 25 years ago when he was 5. Feigenbaum lost his aunt to the disease. After learning that the disease is genetic, he wanted to raise funds and awareness for the disease because he has cousins that are high risk for the disease.

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Nash bares soul on new release waves is called, “Do Wah Doo.” The melody is catchy, and it has somewhat of a 50s feel accented by a rocking piano and ringing “My Best Friend Is You,” is the second al- tambourines blaring in the background. bum released by British pop-princess, Kate Her lyrics are carefree as she warns off Nash. The London born vocalist writes all other girls and has fun doing so. Her song, “Kiss That Grrrl” is also a very of her own music and uses a creative flow of words to express her bare emotions; noth- pleasurable song. The melody is twangy and sounds like a mix of The Supremes ing is sugar-coated as she tells it how it is. Her music resembles a mix of The Cran- blended in with her own genius. The lyrics berries and an early No Doubt. What sep- illustrate what many girls would say to a deceitful boyfriend in very blunt arates Nash from others is her terms. The vibe of the song is more thick British accent that is heard Music review mainstream compared to her othin all of her songs. Her album er indie-pop songs, yet the theme also has a poetic feel due in large within her lyrics remains intact: part to Nash’s mix of singing and hatred intertwined with love. spoken word interludes. One can’t help but think that The album was released on love is the main theme of Nash’s alApril 19th, following her criticalbum. Almost every song has some ly acclaimed debut album, “Made issue associated with love, whethof Bricks” in 2007. The 22-yearKate Nash “My Best Friend Is You” er good or bad. She sounds bitter old Nash has been a hit in the in some of her lyrics as she talks United Kingdom ever since the about cheating lovers and plotting discovery of her MySpace music out of four stars her revenge. At the same time, she page in 2006. illustrates how she is an ordinary Before the album was officially released, her song, “I Just Love You girl, falling head over heels in and out of More” was made available for download on love. Nash has a gift that many artists today Nashs’ website. Nash moans, screams and shrieks as she simply repeats “I just love seem to overlook: quality of meaning in you more.” The lyrics are very straightfor- her work. From her provocative lyrics to ward which is in tune with Nashs’ style is her appealing vibe, she is one unique diva being upfront and honest with herself and who knows how to rock. “My Best Friend Is You” is well worth your dollar if your iPod her fans. The album’s first single to hit the air is craving exciting new tunes. Nicole Borden The Telescope

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‘Glee’: Part of Hollywood’s leftist propaganda machine? Patrick Goldstein MCT Campus

I’m not the world's biggest “Glee” fan, but from what I'd heard from my 11-year-old’s school chums, the musical show is a fun, lighthearted look at a fictional high school glee club in Lima, Ohio. But now the pundits in the conservative blogosphere, always quick to pull the trigger whenever they see Hollywood trying to hypnotize America using its allpowerful left-wing propaganda machine,haveraisedthe alarm about “Glee,” citing a disrespectful slam at Sarah Palin. As the Newsbusters Web site described it, Jane Lynch, who plays a conniving high school cheerleading coach, told two of her cheerleaders: “You may be two of the stupidest teens I’ve ever

encountered. And that’s saying something. I once taught a cheerleading seminar to a young Sarah Palin.” “Glee” was already in hot water with the right wing, since the show's creator, Ryan Murphy, had in previous episodes made fun of abstinence education and, as Newsbusters puts it, “tried to normalize teen homosexuality.” Apparently treating gay kids as regular folks instead of scary deviants is alarming. Not to be outdone, over at Andrew Breitbart’s Big Hollywood website, John Nolte has also weighed in with his usual light touch, claiming that the Palin gag was part of a concerted liberal effort to mesmerize your children with lefty propaganda. Here’s his not-quitelevelheaded take: “‘Glee’ is millions of dollars of sound and fury

aimed squarely at your children. And as we can now see, the creators are all about getting between you and your kids with their political and social agendas. They know Palin is a growing political force and nothing’s off the table when it comes to marginalizing her — even at the expense of their own show’s entertainment value — even at the expense of audience share.” Poor Ryan Murphy. I guess it would’ve been oh-so-much simpler if he’d just had Lynch tell the silly cheerleaders that they were the dumbest teens she’d ever seen.And that was saying something, since she’d once taught cheerleading to... Megan Fox.It would’ve gotten a nice knowing laugh without prompting any hysterical shrieks of angst from the right-wing blogosphere, which is so paranoid about Hollywood's oppressive Marxist-Obamaism that it seems bent on getting worked up every time anyone in show business shows any signs of liberal bias. But guess what? I'm betting that Murphy is a liberal and he liked the idea of a Palin joke. The same goes, in reverse, if you listen to right-wing-dominated talk radio, where you can

hear Rush Limbaugh, pretty much any day of the week, making jokes about his favorite liberal whipping boys. The conservatives rule talk radio and cable TV, the liberals rule Hollywood and that’s the way it goes. What I did find intriguing is that in all the attacks on “Glee,” none of the conservative bloggers got around to mentioning that, despite their constant drumbeat of charges that regular Americans don’t like Hollywood leftist entertainment, “Glee” is a huge hit, with its Tuesday night show drawing 13.7 million viewers, a huge leap forward from the average viewership of its first 13 episodes. And even more intriguing, the conservative bloggers somehow forgot to mention that this leftist propaganda show is, ahem, airing on Fox TV, which is owned, ahem, by arch conservative Rupert Murdoch. Does that make Rupert a traitor to the cause? Or is he one of those conservatives who actually believes in creative freedom?

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It was one decision that ended the life of a son, a boyfriend, a brother and a friend. A vehicle carrying five students, the driver of which was distracted by the passengers and going over the speed limit, lost control and hit a tree. Donovan Tessmer was killed instantly. He was a high school football star with a bright future ahead of him; the driver of the car was his girlfriend. Now she has to live with that decision for the rest of her life. Donovan is just one example of a growing statistic. Each year, approximately 5,000 teens are killed in a motor vehicle accidents related to distracted drivers. Motor accidents continue to be the No. 1 cause of death for young people aged 15-20, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “That was my life. My son. Distracted driving took him from us,” said Martha Tessmer, Donovan’s mother. The death of her son changed not only her life and the lives of the others in the vehicle, but those in the community as well. Tessmer now spends her time speaking to young people about the importance of driving safely. The local police station and hospital emergency rooms see the results of distracted driving. “We have a crisis,” said California Highway Patrol officer John Harris. “Too many lives are being cut short.” Applying makeup, eating a cheeseburger or talking on a cell phone are examples of distracted driving. Any of these activities while driving can increase the chances of getting in an accident by four times. Almost 80 percent of all motor accidents involve a distracted driver, according to the Insurance Information Network of California. In July 2008, it became illegal to talk on a cell phone and drive. According to Harris, the CHP handed out 135,000 of these citations in 2008. Some say this law is not stringent enough. Pete Moraga, spokesman for the Insurance Network of California, said 45 percent of Californians polled said they still use their cell phones while driving. His organization is pushing for new legislation that would give drivers a point on their driver’s license for the offense. “The number of teens who die each year as a result of distracted driving is comparable to 20 airplanes full of 200 people crashing,” Moraga said. While this is not a new problem, it is becoming more prevalent today as the convenience of electronics increase. Helen Arborgast, injury prevention coordinator for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, said it is so easy these days to surf the Internet and check e-mails while driving. The fallout, she said, is that when one’s brain becomes consumed with these activities, it decreases the amount of brain span needed for driving safely. The people of the U.S. have an opportunity to save the lives of thousands every year. Many people and organizations are seeking to put the message out there — the message that distracted driving is lethal. Anyone can get involved and help. Oprah Winfrey began the “No Phone Zone” encouraging others to pledge to drive safely. Conferences are being held to promote the message with speakers from police stations, hospitals and families whose lives have personally been affected. “It’s not just the job of the law enforcement,” Arborgast said. “It’s people like you and me. It’s our job.You and I need to stop it.” Arborgast used the smoking ban of the 90s as an example. “When smoking was banned in restaurants, it was the people who enforced it,” she said. “Please do your part.”

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visit The Telescope’s website at the-telescope.com. Beginning May 3, students will be able to access a voting screen on the Palomar website through an ASG elections icon, as well as on the ASG website, palomar.edu/asg.

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“We live in a culture that encourages sex through mass media like movies and television. When young people are curious, they tend to be less likely to think before they act,” she said. A study conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services states that there were over 175,000 total STD cases in California in 2008. More than 60 percent of those cases occurred in individuals between 15 and 24 years of age. According to the San Diego County Department of Health, more than 16,000 of the total reported cases occurred in San Diego County alone. Tara Stefaniuk, a student at Palomar, was surprised by the statistics. “In today’s world, with everything that we know, STDs are preventable. It’s not difficult to get tested, and in most cases it’s free,”

orrhea are the two most common STDs. Young women are primarily affected, especially those between 15 and 19 years old, who are closely followed by women ages 20 to 24. The CDC also states that racial disparities persist for all three reportable STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis). Blacks are the most affected racial group, particularly young black women. Student Eric Garcia expressed his concern about the high STD rates in the county. “I had no idea. I don’t see how that could be. There’s a lack of awareness among young people,” he said. Get Yourself Tested, an MTVsponsored organization, is seeking to change that. Through their website they urge young people to get tested for STDs and to be proactive about discussing STDs with their partners. After all, they say, “It’s your sex life.”

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Palomar coach retiring after 3 fruitful decades maggie avants the telescope

Patti Waterman’s second-floor office has a view of Palomar’s athletic fields, enhanced by the rolling hills of San Marcos in the background. This year, after 33 years, Waterman is retiring, leaving not only the office behind, but her legacy. She first came to Palomar in 1977, when she was hired as a physical education teacher. “The library was in what is now the Student Services building,” Waterman said. “There were no two-story buildings on the campus. I have seen a lot of progress.” As she has watched the campus grow, many functions of Palomar’s physical education departments can be attributed to Waterman. When she came to Palomar, there was no women’s swim, water polo or golf team, no Wellness and Fitness Center and no Team Life. Until 2004, Waterman coached the women’s team for 27 years, highlighted wby taking a group of students to the first ever state women’s state swimming championship. It hasn’t been all work and no play for her. When Palomar started a women’s golf team, she played on it. She was already enrolled in classes that she needed for her physical education certification. “I was teaching full-time, going to school full-time and participating on the team,” Waterman said. Her zest for life carried over into her relationships with the faculty and staff at the college. She was on the committee that created the

Wellness and Fitness Center. “It was a dream,” she said. “We had a desire to help faculty and staff.” A few years ago, she started Team Life. Through Team Life, many Palomar employees participate in Biggest Loser contests and met for weekly walks. Bob Vetter, chairman of Palomar’s health, physical education and recreation department, shared his thoughts about Waterman’s contributions to students. “I’ll remember you by the aura you exhibited every single day,”Vetter wrote in a letter to Waterman. “Making each and every student feel appreciated and at ease with your vibrant, bubbly personality, spirit and enthusiasm.” As an example of the impact Waterman has been known to make on her students, a former student athlete of Waterman’s, Kelly Falcone, has taken over the reins of Team Life, and is also the coach of the women’s water polo and swim teams. And as a lasting tribute to Waterman, an annual swim meet has been renamed the “Waterman Festival.” Waterman said she plans on staying fit in her retirement with activities like biking, swimming and playing golf. She will also spend time with her grandchildren; the fifth of which she said is on the way this summer. “You will be missed by the Palomar family and students but the impact you had on all will remain with us for a lifetime,”Vetter wrote.

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After three days of swimming, Palomar College’s men’s and women’s swim team took over the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference swimming and diving championship with both Ryan Krause and Rachel Lutz winning three individual gold medals. This puts the men’s team at first place in the entire competition and the women’s team in second. The three-day event, which took place at Palomar’s Wallace Memorial Pool April 22-24, was a big stepping stone not only for Krause and Lutz, but for the entire team, with many of them receiving medals and beating their original times. The Palomar men won the title of PCAC champions, scoring 935 points, followed by Grossmont with 823, San Diego Mesa with 571 and Southwestern with 388. The women won second place with 679 points, followed by Grossmont with 658 and Southwestern with 366. San Diego Mesa took top in women’s with 885 points. Head coach, Jem McAdams, who won the Coach of the Year award, and assistant coach Scott Lawson, were very pleased with how the team handled the competition. “They were all prepared,” McAdams said. “The more experienced swimmers did really well and even those less experienced did great because for some of them it is their first-ever really competitive meet.Being able to just go out there and swim is something I love to see as a coach.” Krause received most valuable honors on the final day. He got his best time in his favorite swim event, the 100 Butterfly, with a time of 51.11.on the second day;

Krause was happy with the meet’s results. “It feels good,” Krause said. “I got the feeling of nostalgia because being at the event now, it has brought back memories of last year’s [championship] meet and everything almost feels the same. It feels great being here.” Lawson said he felt that the team had done very well with the competition. “They have definitely stepped it up,” Lawson said. “They’re all doing very well and even though we still have to work on some details, everyone has brought up their game and has stepped it up… I am very pleased with it.”

Lutz took most valuable honors for the women, finishing first in her favorite event, the 100 breaststroke, with a time of 1:06.52. “I was really excited for this meet,” Lutz said. “Everything has gone by so fast. The season is almost done and because this is my last year eligible to swim for Palomar, I am sad to see the season end. But I can’t wait to see what happens next, especially with the state meet coming up.” As the state meet approaches McAdams said he knows the team, especially Lutz and Krause, will keep doing its best. “They’re ready,” McAdams said. “I tell them not to get too

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Palomar swimmer Dan Mahoney receives a medal at the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference. far ahead and to just focus on one session at a time, especially with this three-day meet where there are semi-finals in the morning and finals later in the day. It is important for them to just keep doing their best at every event and to keep encouraging each other.” With Palomar not having a diving team and having to make up many more points to catch up with those with divers, the swim team was able to take over the championship meet with many medals.

Student figure skater has Olympic aspirations Ashley fisher the telescope

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At the age of seven, Christopher Caluza hit the ice for the first time. He originally interested in roller skating, but when the local roller rink was closed he traded in his wheels for blades and began his journey which would eventually lead him to represent California in the figure skating nationals. Caluza, 19, is a Palomar student from Escondido who is making a name for himself in the exciting and often stressful word of figure skating. “Before I was into figure skating I was into roller skating with my friends,” Caluza said.“The roller skating rink was closed so my parents took me to the ice rink and I just started imitating what I had seen on TV.” Caluza’s hard work led him to compete in the Nationals this year

alongside world champions. He hopes to be able to compete until the age of 28 and aspires to compete at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. “In skating you have to learn how to focus, you can’t just go to nationals right away, you have to make sacrifices, make it all worth it,” Caluza said. To reach the goals Caluza set for himself he must be disciplined with his workout routines, staying healthy physically and mentally. “I’m not on a strict diet like every other skater but I always try to eat really healthy,” Caluza said. “It pretty much depends on what you eat — it has to be light and not too much. I try to learn what to do and how to focus and not lose my concentration.” At nationals, he learned to focus and not let his nerves get the best of him during the competition. “I remember thinking, wow

that’s a lot of people watching and that’s a big stadium, but I tried to forget that people were there, focus on myself and me and that I can do this,” Caluza said. “In skating I always make sure not to watch other skaters as they compete. In fact I face the wall and think of anything but the other skaters. Watching others can distract you.” Caluza, who is interested in anthropology, is in his second year at Palomar. He says it is a hard task going to school and consistently practicing his skating. Caluza must make time for school as well as his practicing through sacrifices in his personal life. “It’s really hard to balance both at the same time,” Caluza said. “It’s pretty much the same as balancing two different sports and school. You give up going out and going on dates because cause you have practice in the early morning. During the summer I skate more than six

hours a day but during school days I skate three hours a day.” Caluza said that he has a glasshalf-full outlook on life. He also coaches a younger generation of skater on his free time and tries to convey that outlook to them. He does his best and knows there is always time to improve and mature in his skating and his own personal way of life. “I just have to get over it learn from it and do better last time,” Caluza said. “At nationals, I got and eighth which is pretty good but I just had to go home and keep working.” “Move on and start challenging yourself more and learn from your mistakes. You have to find time for yourself and you also have to work on yourself and mature up, I had to do that this year. It all ties into life.” Caluza has a YouTube channel featuring videos of his skating at youtube.com/Escoicesk8.