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Vol. 64, No. 14

Enrollment to increase as state funds decrease

Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.

MOVIN’ ON UP

New campuses in Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook projected to add space for 2,000 students

Campus President Robert Deegan (left) and Board President Mark Evilsizer (right) at a Feb. 8 Governing Board meeting. (David Leonard/The Telescope) David leonard The Telescope

Palomar is expecting more students to enroll next year, even as state legislators plan to slash community college funding. The number of full-time students at Palomar will edge above the 20,000 mark in Fall 2010, a modest increase over the 19,800 currently enrolled, college President Robert Deegan reported at the Feb. 8 Governing Board meeting. “Enrollment is up 1 percent over last spring,” Deegan told board members. Students are flocking to community colleges

across the state in search of a safe harbor from the faltering job market, driving up enrollment at Palomar, he explained. This increase comes at a dangerous time for Palomar, where looming state budget cuts are expected to decrease funding by $4.9 million next year. Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2011 state budget, unveiled in January, put public colleges on the chopping block, stripping $400 million from the community college system alone. The proposed budget would also raise per-unit fees by $10, turn to

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Programs are ‘going green’ with new environmental design classes kelli miller The Telescope

Like most of California, Palomar’s architecture and interior design programs are going green by offering an Eco-Building Professional Certificate. As listed in the 2010-2011 catalog, the Design and Consumer Education Department’s program provides skills and knowledge needed to evaluate energy efficient buildings and building practices. Sandra Andre, an interior design instructor, said she believes this is where the building market is going. “We’ve been working for a very long time and the time has come for this,” Andre said. “Finally we have the perfect situation where the government is supportive and the students are excited: the climate is right and everyone and everything is coming together.” The classes are designed to train and prepare students for the deconstruction and remodel industries. Prior knowledge in the field is expected but the program

Students look over a home for a remodel. (Adam Ballard/For The Telescope) doesn’t require extensive math or physics training. The course load for the certificate consists of 18 units and includes three architectural classes and two interior design classes: ARCH 135, 160, 216 and ID 105, 130. On top of learning eco-friendly architectural and building practices, each semester the students turn to

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The new 110,000 sq. foot Rancho Bernardo center will serve students in the south of the district. (Leigh Anne Severson/The Telescope)

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Palomar will start work on two new campus sites located in Fallbrook and Rancho Bernardo this year. The new campus locations are being designed to widen the Palomar District’s reach and offer more opportunities to students, according to the campus facilities department. In 2003 when the original 2022 Master Plan was created, Palomar officials discovers that the college needed to offer more locations to serve increasing student demand. “Facilities are totally driven by need,” said Bonnie Ann Dowd, vice president of finance and administration services. Construction of both sites will be funded by Proposition M, a bond measure that was passed by California voters in 2006.

North campus: Fallbrook The north education center will be located in Fallbrook on approximately 83 acres of land purchased back in 2007. “Three weeks ago (Jan. 21) we started removing vegetation in

TIMELINE 2022 Master Plan set out Land for Fallbrook campus purchased need for more space

Construction to begin on new campuses

Fallbrook to open*

2003 2006 2007 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Prop M passed, funds secured for campuses

Land for Rancho Bernardo campus secured

prepping for grading of the parcel in regards to a road we must build,” said Dowd. “It will be called Horse Ranch Creek Road. It runs parallel to the 15, it’s right across from Pala Mesa golf course.” The road will serve as an entrance to the campus and is a requirement before construction can begin Dowd added. “Actual grading for Horse Ranch Creek Road. is scheduled to commence on Feb. 14. Since starting on Jan. 21 construction crews have been clearing vegetation, installing perimeter and erosion control fencing, and setting up the jobsite team facilities,” said John Philipps, Fallbrook construction manager. “The rough grading operation is divided into segments working

Rancho Bernardo to open*

*projected

from north to south, the final portion is to be completed sometime in May,” Philipps said. “The north education center is in early planning stages for campus layout, building designs, and development logistics,” he continued. Dowd confirmed Philipps construction schedule. “We have the money within Proposition M for the road and the first three to four buildings” Dowd said. The construction will occur in stages Philipps added. “Approximately 100,000 assignable square feet will be constructed in phase one which is all Proposition M was intended to fund,” Phillips said. turn to

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, PG. 6 [RESTARAUNT REVIEW] Two Palomar alumi offer up tasty Thai at their downtown San Marcos cafe.

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Campus Headlines Prom dresses wanted Belinda Callin The Telescope

Palomar students have the unique opportunity to get those old prom dresses back out on the dance floor. From Feb. 2 to April 9, the Vista branch of the San Diego County library is accepting donations of formal dresses in all sizes. The dresses will be given to high school girls within San Diego County who need a dress for the special day. Arcadia Contreras, youth services librarian, said that the dresses need to be no more than four years old, dry cleaned and hanging on a hanger in the dry-cleaning bag. “The more dresses we have, the more girls we can help,” Contreras said. Contreras said the library wants to beat last year’s donation total of 235 dresses. To donate, bring a dress to the Vista library at 700 Eucalyptus Ave. For business hours and more information visit www.sdcl.org.

Flowers available for Valentine’s Student activities office helps spread the spirit of Valentine’s Day By The Numbers:

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Student activities will be hosting a “Flowers forValentine’s” event on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SU Quad. All a student needs is a student activity card. Students can stop by the Student Union and get a free, long-stem rose to give to that special someone in their lives. Lindsay Koch, student activities coordinator, will be handing them out. “We ordered 215 long stem roses in an assortment of colors. We hope to hand out around 200,” Koch said. This is Koch’s first year trying out the event. “It’s been done before, but not last year. I liked the idea. It really makes it worthwhile for students who spend the money for the activity card,” she added. Sal Jimenez, 20, couldn’t agree more. “If it’s free, why not? I’d give it to my girlfriend,” Jimenez said. Tania Bonilla, 20, is going to stop by the event, too. “I love the idea, a free rose. I’d give it to someone like a friend or my mom,” Bonilla said.

198 million roses were produced for Valentine’s Day in 2010.

44 percent of consumers who purchase flowers buy mixed flowers boquets. 60 percent of adults who purchase flowers are men. Source: eNation National On-Line Research, 2010

Contact Natalie Soldoff, staff writer, at nsoldoff@the-telescope.com

Contact Belinda Callin, A&E editor, at bcallin@the-telescope.com

Photo illustration (Kristen Campbell and Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Library hoping to ‘lend a hand’

Food drive to benefit students, campus food pantry Kelli Miller The Telescope

Students may not know the amount of students on campus in need of help. However, students can lend a helping hand to others in need through the campus library. “Have a Heart, Lend a Hand” is a contest and donation event, sponsored by the Palomar Library, to help fill the campus food pantry. The food drive will take place until Feb. 14, but the library will continue to take donations until the end of the month. On Feb. 14, an assortment of gift cards will be awarded to a student who has entered a contest at the collection location. To be eligible for the contest, students must have donated to the food drive. “The goal is to remind people on campus who have forgotten that Above and below: The food drive bin sits behind the front desk in the campus library on the they have classmates that need second floor. Donations are welcomed during normal library hours 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday help,” said library manager Kath- through Thursday and until 4 p.m. on Friday. (Kiigan Snaer/The Telescope) erine Gannett. “And that there is something they can do to ease those burdens.” The food drive has collected many donations, however, students can continue to donate to the campus food bank through the Student Affairs Office after the drive ends. There is no minimum donation requirement. The food bank requests staple items such as peanut butter, chili, canned goods, diapers and hygiene products. Students interested in donating can go to the donation box located on the second floor of the library by the circulation desk. Contact Kelli Miller, staff writer, at kmiller@the-telescope.com

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Palomar board trustee acquires city job Darrell McMullen to join San Marcos’ Parks and Recreation Commission, history of service within the community Juliet Freyermuth The Telescope

The city of San Marcos has a new champion looking out for its parks and recreation programs. San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond appointed Palomar College Trustee Darrell McMullen to the Community Services Commission on Jan. 25. McMullen will be one of seven commissioners who will be advising San Marcos’ City Council regarding its parks and recreation programs. A native to San Diego County, McMullen has an extensive history of public service. Prior to serving 11 years on the Palomar Governing Board, he spent six years as a board member of the Palomar Foundation where he assisted in raising money for the college and encouraging community interest in Palomar. “Palomar has been good to me,” McMullen said. “My kids went to Palomar. I’m giving back as much as I can.” As the vice president of the Palomar Community College District Governing Board, McMullen said he is devoted to maintaining student growth without compromising quality. He said his first objective when he joined the board 11 years ago was to use his financial background to help create a clear plan for Palomar’s future. “We needed to know where are we going to go and how are we going to get there,” McMullen said. He has spent the past several years participating in the prepara-

tion for the Proposition M Bond, which granted Palomar $694 million to improve campus facilities. Updating the college’s facilities is not McMullen’s only focus. He has spent the past few years reviewing and updating the Palomar Board’s policies. The project should be completed in a year. One of McMullen’s concerns is how to respond to the budget cuts the college may suffer. He said he is currently looking into ways Palomar can do more with less. Education has always been important. In addition to his positions as a naval officer and financial officer for governmental agencies, he taught finance and accounting at National University and CSU San Marcos. “I enjoyed teaching,” McMullen said, regarding his years as an adjunct professor. John Nabors, former vice chairman of the Palomar Citizen’s Oversight Committee, said he believes McMullen could not be more qualified for the job. “He’s highly qualified for organizations that work together for the common good,” Nabors said. “He’s a personal friend and a gentleman of the first class. He’s a great volunteer.” Holly Malan, assistant director of the San Marcos community services commission, agreed. “Darrell has a great background in city work,” Malan said. “He’s familiar with the area and what we do. I think he will be a great asset to the commission.” When he is not serving on boards, he is volunteering. Every

week he spends at least half a day installing shower grab bars for seniors. He is also the treasurer for the Rotary Club, an organization committed to serving the community. Between his appointments and his volunteerism, McMullen is devoted to giving back to a community that has been good to his family. He is seeking another term on the governing board next year. Contact Juliet Freyermuth, staff writer, at jfreyermuth@the-telescope.com

Above and left: Darrell McMullen has spent 11 years serving on the governing board as vice president. McMullen will be able to work with neighboring communties on public works projects as part of his new job. (Trever Reyes/The Telescope)

News to Know - Headlines students should know about State seeks to crackdown on prison cell phone trafficking Smuggling cell phones to notorious criminals in state prisons has become an epidemic, according to a Feb. 4 article in the Los Angeles Times.

According to the Times, some of the prison guards may be the largest culprits. “The phones can fetch as much as $1,000 each behind prison walls, according to a recent state inspector general’s report, which detailed how a corrections officer made $150,000 in a single year smuggling phones to inmates,” the Times wrote. State Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoi-

ma) has recently submitted Senate Bill 525 making smuggling phones into state prisons a misdemeanor that carries up to a $5,000 fine, according to the Times. An inmate’s sentence potentially can be lengthened by five years if a crime is committed as a result of the illegal cell phone usage. The current law makes smuggled phones subject to confiscation and allows for disciplinary action by the prison.

So-Cal beef recall American Food Service of Pico Rivera recalled more than 3,000 pounds of beef products, according to a Feb. 5 article from CNN. The recalled product was produced on Jan. 31 and “bears the establishment number EST. 1913 inside the USDA mark of the inspection,” according to the article. “E. coli can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and in severe cases, kidney failure,” CNN reported. The tainted beef was sent to Southern California restaurants although “it was not clear Saturday whether anyone had been sickened by the recalled product,” according to the article.

Drinking water contaminants addressed

An inmate talks through his cell door at the Sanislaus County Public Safety Center in Modesto, California.(Debbie Noda/Modesto Bee)

Environmental Protection Agency officials announced that they will be imposing limits to new contaminants found in drinking water such as perchlorate, a chemical normally found in rocket fuel, according to a Feb. 2 article by the New York Times. “While we’ve put in place standards to address more than 90 drinking water contaminants,

there are many more contaminants of emerging concern,” Lisa Jackson, an EPA administrator, said in the article. Perchlorate is not the only chemical the agency is addressing. Jackson announced that they would regulate “16 other toxic and carcinogenic chemicals,” according to the same article.

Gov’t eyes on public nutrition The U.S. government issued new dietary guidelines, according to a Feb. 1 article in the Los Angeles Times. According to the report, the government recommends reducing sodium intake while increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables. The report also recommends drinking water instead of sweetened beverages. Health individuals should limit their sodium consumption to 2,300 milligrams, according to the article. The article acknowledged the difficulty in reducing sodium intake since most sodium comes from eating packaged foods or eating at restaurants. “Why don’t they just say what they mean?” nutritionist Marion Nestle said in the article. “Eat less meat, sodas, snack foods. The most

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College freshmen’s stress levels intensifying

UCLA reports says increased stress could cause harmful effects on students Diane Stafford McClatchy Newspapers

That first year of college has always been tough. But tight economic times have made it even harder. Pressures to pay for college and choose studies that will produce good jobs have stressed this year’s college freshmen at unprecedented levels. In a new report, college freshmen rated their emotional health at the lowest level in the 25 years of the survey. The data, published by the University of California, Los Angeles, mirrored observations of some high school and college counselors. “In the last couple of years of the recession, students’ parents are more stressed, and the natural idealism and optimism in the young adult population has been eroded,” said Rick Hanson, director of student counseling at Rockhurst University and a past president of the American College Counseling Association. Lauren Sander, a Rockhurst freshman, agreed that new college students were feeling a lot of stress, especially if they didn’t have good coping skills. “Some may freak out way more than they should while they’re getting used to how college works and how their classes are going,” Sander said. Although there’s not a wholesale “freak-out” occurring on campuses, it’s clear that economic pressures

are piling on top of the normal life transitions teens experience. “Freshmen and their parents are more aware of the student loan debt they are taking on, and therefore more anxious about money,” said Barbara Cooke, lead counselor at Metropolitan Community CollegeMaple Woods and author of “Parent’s Guide to College and Careers.” The national evaluation of student stress, quantified in “The American Freshman” report from UCLA’s Higher Education Research Institute, said groundwork was laid in the senior year of high school as well as in the economy at large. The report charted an uptick in the number of students who said they were “overwhelmed by all I had to do” in their last year of high school, when they juggled extracurricular activities, academics and college admissions. “They’re not naive,” David Burke, director of college counseling at Pembroke Hill, said of high school seniors. “They hear and see what’s going on in this economy. They see parents losing jobs. They hear they’ll have five careers in their lifetimes. They hear about the onrush of talent from China and India. “Maybe they have older siblings who graduated from college in the last year or two who haven’t found jobs they consider appropriate. Then there’s tremendous stress about picking an affordable school and being away from home for the

first time.” The UCLA report noted that students who reported more stress also described more alcohol use. The UCLA study reached 201,818 freshmen at 279 four-year colleges around the country. Its results are said to be statistically representative of the nation’s 1.5 million first-year, full-time students. “Stress is a major concern when dealing with college students,” said John H. Pryor, lead author of the UCLA report.

“If students are arriving in college already overwhelmed and with lower reserves of emotional health, (we) should expect to see more consequences of stress, such as higher levels of poor judgment around time management, alcohol consumption and academic motivation.” At Maple Woods, Cooke said she was seeing more entering students who were academically unprepared for college. “Any time you’re in a position

where you get into it and don’t have the skills to be successful, it’s stressful,” Cooke said. To top it off, Hanson said, the high cost of college pushes many students to sign up for 18 academic hours-which top-notch students with good study habits may be able to handle-but which spell trouble for midlevel or struggling students. “They’re in over their heads before they know it, and they don’t have the skills to handle it,” he said of some students.

Student Brenlyn Hoyle reads a literature book outside of the H Building. The UCLA report warns that academic stress can lead to poor time management, lowered emotional health and increased alcohol consumption. (Nathan Serrato/The Telescope)

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Boycott the bigots Don’t buy chicken that supports anti-gay-rights groups

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Staff Writers| Camilo Barrero,

Casey Byrne, Jose Cantu, Colleen Collins, Juliet Freyermuth, Jeremy Hill, Shaun Kahmann, Jessica McMahan, Margaret Madrid, Vanessa Mujica, Kelli Miller, Joel Ramos, Anthony Schwartz, Natalie Soldoff

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Chick-Fil-A, a franchise including a location near our school, has incited controversy by donating to anti-gay marriage events. (Photo courtesy of Google Street View, illustration by Deb Hellman/The Telescope) Joel Ramos The Telescope

Restaurant chain Chick-fil-A has found itself mired in controversy after feeding bible-thumping mouths at various anti-gay marriage events. Chick-fil-A’s president Dan Cathy had claimed, “Our company is not anti-gay.” Yet for over a month now, all we’ve heard about the company’s charitable arm, WinShape Foundation, is news of the countless anti-gay charities that the fast-food chain endorses. The franchise has made numerous donations organizations such as to Focus on the Family and the Ruth Institute and, recently, to their most controversial charity to date — The Art of Marriage, a series of conferences designed to help couples apply teachings in the Bible to their marital problems. The Art of Marriage conferences will be held in southcentral Pennsylvania and are being co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Family Institute. In a public statement issued Jan. 11, Cathy said, “Chick-fil-A franchises do this for community events, businesses and civic groups. Providing food to this or any other event is not an endorsement of the mission, political stance or motives of this or any other organization.” Donating food for an event is exactly the same as donating money to an event.There’s no corporate talk that can excuse the fact that Chick-fil-A supports the charity and is behind their stance on marriage: that marriage is something only intended for one and one woman. Supporters of The Art of Marriage say that it’s not defining marriage between a man and a woman, but that the program is designed and only open to hetero-

sexual couples, as stated in their contract. It baffles me to think that the Chick-fil-A president considers himself to be someone who respects people from all backgrounds when his company supports such openly discriminatory organizations. Just because you’re willing to sell LGBT people heaps of chicken sandwiches doesn’t mean you have respect for them — it just means you’re willing to make money off that community. Being respectful of others would require being supportive of their rights as well — something Cathy could do well to learn. Students at Indiana University, South Bend have opted to have the Chick-fil-A sandwiches removed from their cafeteria menu in response to the exposure of the company’s anti-gay endorsements. A private company is completely entitled to stand behind whatever cause it chooses, even charities like the National Organization for Marriage, the sole purpose of which is to maintain marriage as something that is exclusively for heterosexual couples. But keep in mind that it is also up to the company to endure the backlash after exposure of their strong ties to organizations that denounce the rights of such a big number of their customers. There is a Chick-fil-A in San Marcos on Grand Avenue that is minutes away from campus, but as a result of their endorsements, they now have one fewer customer from Palomar. I urge those with respect for human rights to take a stand and show Chick-fil-A what standing for what you believe in is all about — equality for all!

It baffles me to think that the Chick-fil-A president considers himself to be someone who respects people from all backgrounds when his company supports such openly discriminatory organizations.

Contact Joel Ramos, staff writer, at jramos@the-telescope.com

Letter to the Editor The Associated Student Government is well aware that the parking situation on campus has been extremely difficult; we ask that students be patient and understand that we have made progress with the parking. We have been informed by President Deegan that there will be 250 parking spots added on the east side of comet circle by Fall of 2011. It has been brought to the attention of the Associated Student Government (ASG) that several groups have been granted parking permits to park on the Palomar College campus without being charged the fee that all students are mandated to pay. We as the Associated Student government have taken the stance to ensure that these groups begin to pay the same fee required for students. We would like to strongly encourage all Palomar college students to research these incidents and then begin to file complaints to the police department in order to ensure that the parking fees are executed properly. The Associated Student Government will continue to work with faculty and the administration to improve the student quality of life on campus. Respectfully, The Associated Student Government of Palomar College

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FREEDOM OF THE PRESS: WE ALL NEED IT America’s unique system of rights and freedoms are often touted as the reason for our longstanding international dominance. But our forefathers didn’t treat all rights equally. Thomas Jefferson put it best: “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” A free press is the essential bedrock on which our democracy was built. The news media function as watchdogs, gatekeepers and oftentimes promoters of public welfare. Their right to publish material should never be restricted, even if some other group considers the material in question “offensive”. Last month, teachers and students at Cal State San Marcos clamored for school officials to ban The Koala, an underground “humorist” newspaper. While the publication is clearly vulgar, amateurish and rude, it shouldn’t be forced off campus. Cases like these—where a group violates cultural norms in the name of free press—often push the public to question the necessity of a free press. When Wikileaks, an online organization committed to helping publicize leaked documents, published a cache of secret state department cables in Nov. 2010, many political pundits called for the organization’s head to be jailed. In fact, the Department of Justice is still conducting an investigation to determine what laws the group violated. Not everyone will be pleased with what publications have to say but if we regulate the freedoms journalist have, far more good will be lost than bad. We can’t take this sitting down. When any individual, professional or amateur, is denied the right to report on a controversial issue or in a controversial way, it’s a crying shame. If this ability to freely publish controversial material is restricted, we tread a dangerous path. Take, for example, Egypt, where protestors continue to demand the ouster of an unresponsive, dictatorial president. Amid the roiling street protests, journalists-both American and Egyptian-have fallen victim to harassment by the despotic Egyptian government and its supporters. This is a sad, frightening development. By restricting the flow of information, the floundering Egyptian government hopes to silence the protestors. When press freedoms are restricted, the consequences are real. Being a watchdog is not just reserved for journalists. Anyone can fight for the common good of society, and everyone should. For any situation, the more people who stand together on a like cause, the more likely that cause will garner wider attention. If the right to free press is allowed to fall by the wayside, we’ll all be in serious trouble, journalist or not

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Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 Left: Randy Permpoon, owner of Happy Chang’s restaurant in San Marcos, interacts with his customers while serving all organic Thai delicatessen. Memorabilia from customers and from Thailand adorn the walls of the restaurant. Below: Palomar Alumni Sue and Randy Permpoon, owners of Happy Chang’s, are depicted here in the kitchen of their San Marcos restaurant. The recipes were handed down to Sue Permpoon from her mother when they lived in Thailand. (Johnny Nguyen/ The Telescope)

The deaf like it loud by Nick Shumate

A mixtape: the sound of sincerity Today we celebrate that which can never truly be explained. This thing that has caused wars and divided nations. Countless numbers of lives have been given for it. This day casts a spotlight on that which we cannot live with or without: Women. For those who would argue that Valentine’s Day is for both sexes, just ask them the question “What day would you prefer, St. Patrick’s Day or Valentine’s Day?” Now due to the impending consequences that this answer may incur, full honesty is not always an option, but we all know the best way to a man’s heart is through a pint of Guinness sided by a plate of corn beef and cabbage. No matter what the relationship, whether sister, mother, girlfriend, caretaker, warden or wife, a day of appreciation is deserved. From candy to roses, all the different types of clichés showing affection will be exchanged. Cards will be given containing grand promises including, but not limited to, a full day off from cooking and cleaning, a whole week off from doing laundry and the ever -elusive foot message. Guys, we can do better than this. A mixtape is a killer gift you can personalize while saving a few bucks. Taking the time to find a woman’s favorite song or some new music she might like creates a unique gift and shows she is worth a bit more time and effort than it takes to browse the card aisle at CVS. Florence and the Machine, the xx and Bon Iver are quality bands you can include. “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver is still a favorite of mine even after the relationship was over. If you have a mom or grandmother in mind, don’t forget the classics like Frank Sinatra and don’t be afraid to reach as far back as Elvis Presley. Remember, these tracks aren’t for you. We all have busy lives, but don’t be a lazy ass and take the easy way out. Over-played tripe gifts are fine when you turn 50, but this is the age to be creative and sweet. Grab some construction paper, some magic markers and go to town. You may not be Picasso or Michelangelo, but have you ever seen a 4-year-old’s drawing? Exactly. Moms love that kind of shit. You probably work a job that only pays you $9 an hour anyway, so spending $6.25 on a cheesy card is counterproductive. In an era where social networking blurs lines between friends and acquaintances, it’s up to us to show others how much we value them. If someone makes you feel special, return the favor. All the money in the world doesn’t replace that four letter word. Much love and thank you for listening. Hit Nick up and nshumate@the-telescope.com

Homemade Thai Margaret Madrid The Telescope

Ordering from Happy Chang’s is like ordering a little piece of Thailand on a plate. What seems to be San Marcos’ best-kept secret is located right next to Off Campus Bookstore at 1450 W. Mission Road in San Marcos. The authenticity of the food at Happy Chang’s sets the restaurant apart from other restaurants. Thailand inspired decorations cover each wall of the restaurant in vibrant reds and browns. A water fountain decorated by golden statues sets a calming atmosphere and the cultural instrumental music playing in the background creates a calming atmosphere. Customers are greeted with hugs and hospitality. The walls are decorated with different memorabilia of customers who visited from around the world. Wedding pictures and celebrity autographs filled up one wall that surrounds the large windows of the

restaurant. A Yelp award, recognizing Happy Chang’s for having excellent reviews hangs from the wall that is the most noticeable in the restaurant. Happy Chang’s menu varies from curry-base soups to thick creamy noodles dishes. The $6.95 specials on the menu are offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dishes are prepared with a diner’s choice of chicken, shrimp, beef or tofu to go with your meal. There is an additional cost for the shrimp. Happy Chang’s has a scale from one to 10 for the level of spiciness of your food. Level one is not spicy at all and level 10 means you will experience a burning tongue and runny nose with your meal. Due to the generous portion sizes, meals at Happy y Chang’s are worth every penny and more. After 3 p.m. the menu prices range from $4.95 to $10.95. Happy Chang’s offers free Thai tea and free Wi-Fi to all Palomar students. The owners, Randy and Sue Permpoon, are Thailand natives

My Chemical Romance Danger Days album a killjoy for fans

San Marcos restaurant offers students free Thai tea, free Wi-Fi and authentic food and opened Happy Chang’s seven years ago in the same spot. Sue Permpoon cooks all the food for the restaurant. She learned the recipes from her mother in Thailand at the age of 7. The Permpoons graduated from Palomar and now employ two interns from Palomar at Happy Chang’s learning the ins-and-outs

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My Chemical Romance left 4 years ago with songs full of anger and aggressiveness. The band didn’t disappoint, but their comeback wasn’t what everyone anxiously expected. My Chemical Romance tried to embrace too many ideas and feelings. The album’s lyrics have the potential of catching the listener’s attention but has a mix of rhythms that musically don’t suit the words. “Danger Days: The True Lives of The Fabulous Killjoys” is the fourth studio album by My Chemical Romance. The CD features 15 tracks on the standard edition and 16 on the deluxe edition on iTunes. The band spent over two years on tour plus an additional year recording an album that they were not satisfied with which they tabled for a later date. The new album tells the story of Party Poison, Jet Star, Fun Ghoul and Kobra Kid, the alter-egos of band members. The story happens in the year 2019 when the Killjoys, a group of outlaws who fight against an evil corporation accompanied by radio

of business management. Happy Chang’s not only gives the customer a glimpse of Thailand culture through the owner’s cultural heritage and authentic food but also provides a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for students to study and socialize. Contact Margaret Madrid, staff writer,

transmissions of Dr. Death Defying. Songs like “Bulletproof Heart” and “The Only Hope For Me Is You” are attempts to explore with different musical elements that don’t seem to fit with the nature of the album. The lyrics are charged with feelings, but the music is not strong enough to make the message clear. “Save Yourself, I’ll Hold Them Back” brings a balance between music that makes you feel every word. Lyrics like “It ain’t about all the friends you made, but the graffiti they write on your grave.” Other songs that resemble these feelings are “S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W” and “Destroya.” In a recent interview during the radio show,“In Your Space”,vocalist, Gerard Way,said that this time the live show will be different from what The Black Parade, not as theatrical but with the same energy, lots of lights and focus more “about what the band does.” That fits the nature of the album better. My Chemical Romance will be playing two shows Hollywood, Calif. at the Palladium on May 27 and 28. Contact Camilo Barrero, staff writer, at cbarrero@the-telescope.com

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CALENDAR Valentine’s events: Mon. Feb. 14 Anti-Valentine’s Day Party 4 p.m. “Ditch the red and let all the flowers die this Valentine’s day.” Drink list includes Screw You Drivers and Bloody Bastard Champagne Cocktails@ the Proper Gastro Pub in San Diego. Tues. Feb. 15 Valentine’s Movie Night 8 p.m. Free screening of Dirty Dancing, free cocktails, cookies and cupcakes.

Local shows: Sat. Feb. 19 Sun. Feb. 20 Sun. Feb. 20 Fri. Feb 25 Fri. Feb 25 Fri. Feb 26

Social Distortion @ HoB, Downtown Social Distortion @ HoB, Downtown Linkin Park @ Viejas Arena, SDSU Young the Giant @ The Loft, UCSD The Aquabats @ HoB, Downtown Dialated Peoples @ 4th&B, Downtown

Break hearts with kindness Find a more compassionate way to end the relationship than by sending an e-mail or a text Staff The Telescope

Breaking up via text is like hiding behind an old woman during a bank robbery - just don’t do it. Here are some more humane ways to break a heart.

Songs Music can say things for us when we can’t find the words. Whatever the decicion, either moving on, or wallowing in your own self-pity, these tunes are good company. • “A Light on the Hill” - Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s • “I Don’t Love You” - My Chemical Romance • “Dear Chicago” - Ryan Adams • “Why Don’t You Get A Job?” - The Offspring • “You Talk Way to Much” - The Strokes • “Screaming Infidelities” - Dashboard Confessional • “Let it Die” - Feist • “Samson” - Regina Spektor • “Valentine’s Day” Linkin Park • “Time is Running Out” - Muse • “Pain” - Jimmy Eat World • “Pieces” - Sum 41 • “There’s no Home For You Here” The White Stripes “After you break up you can be surrounded by people and still feel totally alone and music talks to you in those moments; the right song can make your day way better,” psychology student Kelly Alvarez said.

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Remembering the good moments over a cup of coffee or a quick bite may take more time but it will soften the blow. A relaxing environment can help reduce

violent outbreaks. Costal dining at the Beach Break Cafe in Oceanside provides the soothing sounds of the sea which may help distract your soon-to-be ex from the emotional onslaught you are about to impart. “One of my ex-boyfriends took me out for lunch to break up and it was hard, but at least he cared about making it less stressful at the moment,” Palomar communications student Lindsay Harper said. Churchill’s Pub and Grille, in San Marcos is a place that is often busy and everyone knows there is safety in numbers. “If you take them out in a public place when you’re breaking up, you’ll skip the drama because they don’t want to look bad,” Palomar student Marco Vidana said.

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For those that like to see how a break up is portrayed, these are three classic movies. “The Break-Up” is a movie that offers an honest view of what goes on when a couple is breaking up. It is good if you just want to see a plain story and don’t expect magical things to happen. “ Fo r g e t t i n g S a r a h Marshall” can be a comedy or a drama. It depends on what side of the relationship you are on. It can give you hope if that’s what you are looking for. “500 Days of Summer” is a story where the meaning of true love is explored, how looking for it can start a relationship and how the lack of it can end it. The easy way out is rarely the kindest. Noone likes doing it, but whether you’re getting out of something that just started or breaking off an engagement, how you handle it speaks volumes about your character. Contact Camilo Barrero, staff writer, at cbarrero@the-telescope.com

Get cultured: Feb. 14 Dinner Detective 7:15 p.m. A four-course, sit-down dinner during an interactive and improvised comedic murder mystery set in the present day. @ Embassy Suites San Diego Bay. Feb. 19 In the Mood 2 p.m. This big band theatrical swing revue features the In the Mood Singers and Dancers and String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra in a tribute to the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, the Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and others @ the Balboa Theatre in San Diego.

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What is love? shaun kahmann The Telescope

What is love? Is it a feeling or a chemical reaction? Opinion varies wildly and there is little consensus between scientists, philosophers and scholars on why we experience it and what purpose it serves. Despite thousands of years of evolution, hundreds of years of research and dozens of scientific articles on the subject, the precise origin of love and its evolutionary purpose remain elusive. So does love exist? Palomar psychology professor Fred Rose, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology, says yes. “Yes, love exists,” Rose said. “It is very difficult to define…but there is no question that we experience a strong, passionate affection for another in a way that doesn’t fit with other bonds or attractions [such as] friendship and ‘like’.” He goes on to say that love induces a biological “rush” that gives rise to feelings of attachment, intimacy, jealousy and a fear of loss to another. These are feelings that don’t occur in other types of relationships, according to Rose. Rose contends that there are many kinds of love, but two of the simplest types are passionate and compassionate. He says that passionate love occurs early in a rela-

tionship, when sexual attraction is at its peak and partners tend to idealize their partners. Compassionate love comes later in a relationship. If a relationship can survive the inevitable fade of passion, they will experience a deeper, if less exciting, connection. “The transition can be difficult, especially if people take impulsive steps, like getting married or moving in together, while still in the haze of infatuation only to be confronted with their partner’s faults later on,” Rose said. So can we choose to fall in love? Marisol Blancas, an 18-year-old student majoring in psychology, doesn’t think so. “You don’t choose the person you’re going to fall in love with, it just happens,” Blancas said. According to Rose a number of chemical factors in the brain work behind the scenes in the production of love feelings. “It may seem unromantic, but it all boils down to the brain,” Rose said. Of course, this doesn’t mean we have no say in the matter. Morgan Bown, a 20-year-old student majoring in sociology, believes there is still an element of choice. “I’ve been in a situation where I had feelings for someone and chose not to act on them,” Bown said. “If you could choose who you love, you

Where does love come from, the heart or the brain?

wouldn’t have divorce.” Another question is the importance of physical attraction. Most people have felt a physical attraction toward another, but it doesn’t nessicarily determine who we fall in love with. “[When] your personalities connect, your souls connect, and it overrides physical attraction,” student Kathleen Luordes said. We’ve probably all heard the saying that we’re all fools in love, whether it’s holding a boom-box over your head like John Cusack in the film “Say Anything” or pulling a Van Gogh and chopping off an ear. “There is no question that people have done very irrational things when in love, including the ultimate irrationality – murder,” Rose said. “Relatively speaking, the intense drive to bond with a specific person can cause us to think less critically about the consequences of our actions in pursuit of the goal.” Love changes our brain chemistry; it can cause us to act irrationally and the primary factors that give rise to it are mostly out of our control. But at least we now have the tools to put our feelings into context. So this Valentine’s Day, have fun, eat some candy and enjoy being with a special person in your life. Just wait a while before you start amputating limbs. Contact Shaun Kahmann, staff writer, at skahmann@ the-telescope.com

Alberto Canales kissing his girlfriend Tiffany Jimenéz (left), Jonny Hughes holding girlfriend Jacqueline Lusk (above) in front of Palomar clock tower, and Matthew McIntyre surprising girlfriend Monique Benvenuto (right). (Kristen Campbell/The Telescope.)

Below: Marina Lueschen Left: Lueschen holds up one of her many “green” dresses. (Deb Hellman/ The Telescope

Eco - friendly fashion Kelli miller & margaret madrid The Telescope

Marina Lueschen, a Palomar fashion design student, is getting ready for the upcoming Palomar spring fashion show. The fashion blogger and self-proclaimed “thrift store addict” is interested in the construction of clothes but moreso on how to reduce the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry. “She definitely has a voice,” Palomar fashion instructor Cristine Tejeda said. “She is now learning how to express it.” Lueschen’s solution to the environmental footprint that fashion leaves behind is thrift store shopping and creating something new and fabulous out of something old. A knack Lueschen has developed

is finding and reusing previouslyowned materials. Her collection is a mix of vintage-inspired looks found at various thrift stores and flea markets. Her line consists of eight pieces costing less than $50, according to Lueschen. She draws inspiration from art deco and the fashion trends of the 1970s. Fashion and art classes at Palomar have helped her expand her knowledge and creativity. “The more information I have, the more of a story I can produce,” Lueschen said. Growing up going to a uniformrequired school, she didn’t find her niche for fashion until becoming heavily involved in the online fashion world. Through networking, she quickly made connections with fash-

ion bloggers from around the world. Lueschen started selling vintage clothes online, styling for friends, and uploading “how to” videos. She is also starting an online magazine that’s centered on lifestyle and clothing. It will feature patterns, manuals, and vintage magazine and books. Family outings to flea markets and antique shops have allowed Lueschen to share her love for fashion with her family. “I dress my little brother in cute thrift store clothes that I find,” Lueschen said. Lueschen’s family has been very supportive of her passion and has provided her with a creative environment to allow her passion to grow. Contact Kelli Miller, staff writer, at kmiller@ the-telescope.com Contact Margaret Madrid, staff writer, at mmadrid@the-telescope.com

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What to do this Valentine’s Day A day for two A day for you MArgaret Madrid The Telescope

Valentine’s Day is all about love, roses, and wracking your brain about what to get or do for that special someone. It is the day you get to spend making the other person feel loved. A creative way to show people that they are loved is by making a gift personal. Some personalized gifts are concert tickets to see their favorite band, subscription to their favorite magazine or a gift card to their favorite restaurant in the exact amount of their favorite meal. “A gift can be an action,” Palomar student Lyle Moretti said. “In middle school, I was kissed by my crush in front of the whole class.” As students, we are usually tight on money, but don’t let that stop you from making Valentine’s Day special for your significant other. Some do-it-yourself Valentine’s Day gift ideas are a huge homemade card with your favorite picture and signed with your special nickname, a scrapbook showing different things you love about your special someone, or a photo key chain of the both of you. “I would like to make a collage of pictures,” student Marla Malfalvon said. If you believe that the way to the heart is through the stomach, gifts like chocolatecovered strawberries, red velvet cupcakes or a goodie bag with all their favorite desserts should be on the top of your list. “Chocolate is a good gift,” said student Nick Cypher. “I like to go with the classics.” If you want to stay local for a Valentine’s dinner, Daisy’s Cajun Kitchen or Carmelita’s Cucina Italiana are romantic and quiet restaurants. Froyo Love and La Mixteca are in-

mom,” student Austin Chwalla said. Student Tony Gamboa agrees that spending time with family on V-Day is important and a good alternative. On the other hand, if you plan on spending the day in your own company, you can take it to the extremes with being productive or vegging out. “I’m just doing schoolwork all day,” student Jenny Brothers said. If you aren’t feeling quite so motivated, feel free to spend time with your favorite actors and watch movies all day. Johnny Depp, Blake Lively, Matthew McConaughey and Jessica Alba are always great company. Another thing you can do is to cook yourself a gormet dinner and dessert. Chicken cordon bleu and chocolate-covered strawberries are a good start if you’re having trouble coming up with a meal plan. No matter what you choose to do this Valentine’s Day, just have fun. Remember that singles have more options of what to because you get to be as selfish as you want. expensive, yet delicious, dessert spots that are sure to satisfy the sweet tooth. If you are planning to spend Valentine’s Day in the San Diego area, Bali Hai and many restaurants in Little Italy are fun and romantic places to eat. Extraordinary Desserts and Heavenly Sent Desserts are unique places to take your Valentine for a delicious after-dinner treat. A homemade dinner or picnic is another special way to spend time with each other. This allows more time for just the two of you After dinner, watching a movie just seems right. Instead of going to a crowded theater, you can mix it up by watching an old movie. “The Notebook is a good movie for Valentine’s Day”, Marla Malfalvon said. Classic romance movies are favorites for lovers on this special day. “Princess Bride should be watched by everyone,” Student Lyle Moretti said. Remember, it’s the thought that counts when planning Valentine’s Day for your special someone. Your date will appreciate the time and effort you put into making the day special for the two of you. Contact Margaret Madrid, staff writer, at mmadrid@the-telescope.com

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You’re single and it’s that time of year again: Valentines Day. This is the day when your relationship status, or lack thereof, is most obvious. So what is there to do? Let me tell you, there is more to do on this not-so-sacred of days than you think there is. Take the day to treat yourself. Some things to do are get a massage, eat dinner at your favorite restaurant or go shopping, according to Askmen.com. Many local day spas offer specials for Valentine’s Day. Also, if you are planning to get some dinner, invite other singles with you. “I try to get a group together,” student Tim Hansen said. “It takes the pressure off of trying to find a date.” If you want to spend time with your pals, you can organize a party at your house or even at the beach. “I have gone to the beach to have a bonfire on Valentine’s Day before,” student Tony Mojica said. You can also take the day to spend time with family. “Last year I spent the night with my

Contact Melina Fickas, Focus Editor, at mfickas@the-telescope.com

Watch a movie featuring heart-throb Johnny Depp. (Nicolas Khayat/Abaca Press)

Drink of the Week: Chocolate-Covered Cherry Martini Ingredients:

Black Cherry Vodka Dark Crème de Cacao Heavy Cream Milk Grenadine Chocolate Syrup 1 Cherry

Roses are red, violets are blue, and we have the perfect Valentine’s Day drink just for you. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse is featuring a drink so sweet it should be nestled in between caramel chews and chocolate butter creams in a red heart-shaped box. The Chocolate-Covered Cherry Martini was created for the season of love, and true to its name it tastes almost identical to a chocolate-covered cherry from a See’s candy box. This dessert-in-a-glass is a perfect combination of chocolate and cherry, neither flavor overpowering

the other. With its rich and creamy taste, it will surely satisfy any chocolate lover’s sweet tooth and not only warm your stomach but your heart as well. This drink is perfect for the Valentine’s season, whether it is on a romantic date for two or during a girls only night out. Ladies, this martini is the ultimate accessory for that little black dress and pair of pumps. And gentlemen, if you are having a hard time finding a perfect gift for that someone special, it’s easy to re-create this drink at home to have

with a candle-lit dinner. To get on your date’s sweet side, simply add all of the ingredients into a martini shaker, shake, then strain into a martini glass and add a cherry. Disclaimer: You must be at least 21 years of age to enjoy this beverage. Do not drink and drive and please drink responsibly. If you aren’t of legal age, try BJ’s seasonal non-alcoholic Berry Sweet Limeade. Contact Kelli Miller, staff writer, at kmiller@the-telescope.com

The Chocolate-Covered Cherry Martini and Berry Sweet Limeade drinks from BJ’s. (Courtesy photo from BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse)

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Dowd pointed out that additional construction won’t occur until enrollment demand warrants it, justifying more funding.

South campus: Rancho Bernardo Palomar’s south education center will be in Rancho Bernardo and sits on 18 acres that were purchased in May of 2010. A four story 111,000 sq. foot building, a three story parking garage and more than 200 outdoor spaces were included when the land purchase. Dowd described the area as a commercial site that was never

completed. “It’s a shell of a building, it needs walls and fixtures,” Dowd said. “Some changes need to be made to meet educational building requirements.” “In 2011 we will start the process of deciding academics programs that will be there (Rancho Bernardo), which will determine classrooms, labs and things of that nature,” Dowd added. Though both campuses are not estimated to open until 2013, students are still looking forward to what the new campuses will bring.

“It will be good for the people that live in those areas,” student Aimal Laig, a 23-year-old student, said. “I think it will cut down on parking traffic.” Paul Yurezyk, 19, was excited by the idea of having a campus near by. “If it were open in time (to attend) I could probably walk there … I’d know a lot of people who could,” Yurezyk said, “It would be a good thing for people who live far away.” Contact Natalie Soldoff, staff writer, at nsoldoff@the-telescope.com

proposed June ballot measure that would ask voters to approve an ongoing tax hike, stopping further cuts to the college’s budget. “If June’s tax package fails, the (community college) system would bear $620 million in cuts,” Mark Evilsizer, Governing Board president, said. That would mean up to $13 million in cuts at Palomar, he said. Board trustees plan to continue educating voters on the necessity of the tax package. A similar package failed in 2008, when former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sought voter approval for a tax hike to stop the state’s economic decline. “We have to make a steady case to the voters, outlining the

problems if these taxes don’t get extended,” Evilsizer said. The college’s problems run deeper than the all-but-certain budget cuts, officials said. “The Master Plan for higher education is broken,” Deegan said of the ongoing budget tussle. “The promise made to the people of the state was education was going to be free.” “Lawmakers need to recognize the important role community colleges play for the students of this state,” Deegan added. “When people need education, and job training, they’re looking to us.”

Above and right: Students survey existing building sites in the Carlsbad Barrio to remodel for the environmental design course. The course will train students to assess buildings’ energy efficiency and green building strategies. (Adam Ballard/For The Telescope)

Board Continued from Page 1 from $26 to $36. If approved, the fee hike would cost full-time students taking 12 units $120. A delegation of governing board trustees and college administrators trekked to Sacramento last month and asked lawmakers to reconsider the massive cuts, which could force Palomar to offer fewer classes and turn away needy students. “We let them know we want to control how we manage these reductions,” Governing Board member Nancy Chadwick said. “We don’t want to be hamstrung by a lot of sensible rules passed in times of good things,” which can hurt colleges in bad times, she said. The delegation also pressed Republican lawmakers to approve a

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take on a project that allows them to work hands-on in the community. This semester, students are working with the community of Carlsbad to rehabilitate the Carlsbad Barrio. The students will assess the current situation and decide whether or not to keep existing structures in the Barrio or recycle the building materials. The program’s plans are to create a museum, a multi-use facility and apartments located over a store. Reuben Castro, a student in the program, said he wants to become a licensed state architect. “The client is sitting on gold,” Castro said. “We are creating ideas to reuse the materials for them.” In the class, students work with city architects and engineers and

are involved every step of the way, whether it be with long-term planning, conceptual ideas, legal issues or financial planning or making sure everything is up to the Cal Green Code. Architect major Adam Ballard is a resident of Carlsbad and, incidentally, lives near the current project site. Ballard said he wants to earn the certificate because “at a time like this where jobs are scarce, it will give me an advantage over someone who doesn’t (have one).” “We want to provide a handshake within the industry so students can take their training to the next level,” Andre said. Contact Kelli Miller, staff witer, at kmiller@the-telescope.com

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Turnout not as much as hoped; women add on to losing streak while men win over San Diego Mesa Anthony Schwartz & Kaity Bergquist The Telescope

The Comets’ Greg Anderson shoots during Feb. 2’s game against San Diego Mesa. (Phyllis Celmer/ The Telescope)

Palomar’s men’s and women’s basketball teams teamed up for a Coaches vs. Cancer doubleheader on Feb. 2. The event was put on by the California Community College Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. All the proceeds from the game went to the American Cancer Society, along with money raised at similar events throughout the state. The Comet faithful filled the Dome with as much noise as possible, but the attendance was far less, about a third of the Dome’s capacity, than the sellout crowd Palomar’s Director of Athletics Scott Cathcart asked for earlier in the week. “We’re using basketball as a way to make people aware of cancer,” said men’s head coach John O’Neill. The women’s basketball team was unable to overcome issues with ball handling and the passing game Wednesday night as Imperial Valley College beat the Comets 56-25. The Comets (0-16, 0-7), with a roster consisting entirely of freshmen players, continued their season-long winless streak with the loss. “A lot of people don’t know our background,” first-year head coach Leigh Marshall said. “We kind of had to throw a team together at the last second. We have three soccer girls on our team that never played basketball before.” “We can compete with anyone in our conference,” Palomar guard Tiana Dominick said. “We just all have to be on our game. We all have to keep playing hard and we can’t give up.” A 3-pointer by freshman guard Ashley Haughton kept the Comets within one point early in the first half. That would be the last basket Palomar would make in the first half as the Arabs went on a 20-2 run over the last 13 minutes of the half. Guard Tiana Dominick made two free throws late in the first to bring the score to 28-9 in favor of the Arabs going into halftime. The men’s basketball team’s feast-or-famine relationship with the 3-point shot was on good terms Wednesday night as the Comets beat San Diego Mesa 95-86 at the Dome. “We live or die off of it (the 3-point shot),” Palomar guard Ray Purtle said. “It either kills us or makes us win. When we’re shooting for confidence, it’s a different story.” Palomar was 6-for-15 on shots behind the arc in the first half. The Comets converted 10 threes in the game on 27 shots. Multiple Comets got into foul trouble in the first half. Palomar finished with 25 fouls in the game. Most of the first half was back and forth with neither team in control of a lead larger than four. The final minute of the first half saw Palomar’s Jake Duffy put back a missed free throw for two and Derick Jones make a goal with seconds left. Palomar didn’t trail at all in the second half and inflated their lead to as much as 15. O’ Neill, along with all the coaches, wore tennis shoes to promote cancer awareness in the second game of Palomar’s Coaches vs. Cancer doubleheader. “When you see coaches wearing tennis shoes, you’re like, ‘What’s that? Oh, it’s cancer awareness,’” O’Neill said.

Stephanie Torres attempts scoring after side-stepping Imperial Valley player Melissa Opina at the Palomar Dome. (Phyllis Celmer/The Telescope)

Contact Anthony Schwartz, staff writer, at aschwartz@the-telescope.com Palomar’s Ray Purtle weaves his way past a San Diego Mesa player at the Dome. (Phyllis Celmer/The Telescope)

Contact Kaity Bergquist, assistant sports editor, at kbergquist@the-telescope.com

Palomar’s Tiana Dominick dribbles down the court against Imperial Valley. (Phyllis Celmer/The Telescope)

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Softball pitching duo dominate Poway product Danielle LeBeau excels in the pitching circle and batter’s box It’s no secret that when it comes to pitching, the Palomar Comets’ softball team has no shortage of talented players. Danielle LeBeau, 19, brings an abundance of talents to the field, not only on the pitching rubber, but in the batter’s box as well. When she is not shutting down the opposition on the mound, she can be found playing first or third base while leading the team in hitting, as she did during the Comets’ Jan. 29 game against Santiago Canyon. when she had four RBIs. “Danielle LeBeau proved her versatility and talent last season,” Coach Lacey Craft said. “She earned All-Pacific Coast Conference Player of the Year because she plays a variety of positions, has a great bat, and is a tough competitor.” LeBeau, who has been playing softball since she was eight years old, continues to build on the skills she’s been developing from this young age. LeBeau said that when former coach Mark Eldridge learned that she had been a pitcher in her youth, he made sure to put her on the mound. “We needed a pitcher and she took up the challenge,” Eldridge said. “She had one of the best seasons in student history…I knew we had a winner in her.” In addition to playing softball, LeBeau played numerous other sports throughout her childhood, but in the end softball prevailed. “My parents put me in virtually every sport: soccer, basketball, softball and dance. Softball just stuck,” she said. LeBeau met her fellow Comets pitcher Monica Villarreal in the summer of 2010. Since Villarreal joined the Comets, they have developed a healthy rivalry. “When you have two pitchers who are as dominant as we are it gets very competitive. We push each other,”Villarreal said. LeBeau is a psychology major who would like to go into either sports counseling or psychology, and one day become a coach. And while she still isn’t sure where she wants to transfer, LeBeau plans to continue playing softball after she does. She said of her love for the sport: “It’s my escape. It’s what I have a passion for.”

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After pitching a 14-0 shutout in a Jan. 29 game against Pasadena City College, Monica Villarreal is off to a strong start. Having spent last year at a four-year school, the California native has returned to her hometown to build on her success. The 19-year-old pitcher has been on the mound since the age of 12, discovering softball through her uncle. “My uncle was coaching a team and it didn’t have enough players,”Villarreal said. She started out playing right fielder at age 6, but she knew it wasn’t her true calling. “I would sometimes practice pitching motions while I was playing right field,” she said. “While I was out there my mom would yell at me to focus on what I was doing,” she said with a laugh. After graduating from Carlsbad High School with a softball scholarship to William Penn University, Villarreal decided to go there despite advice from her thencoach Mark Eldridge. “Coach said I’d be great for Palomar, but said I ‘no’ and flew to Iowa anyway,” Villarreal said. “I knew she could do well no matter where she went but I thought Palomar could give her more options,” Eldridge said. While Villarreal experienced many personal triumphs during her time at Penn, she went 20-5 with a 1.28 earned run average and 176 strikeouts, disagreements with her coach’s style led her back to California and to the Comets. “With Monica on the mound we have the ability to play a great defense behind her,” Coach Lacey Craft said. “I am looking forward to watching her compete with us this season.” Villarreal is working toward a degree in elementary education and intends to use it to help children with disabilities. Villarreal said she hopes to have kids one day. “If I ever have a daughter, I’ll definitely be her number one, and help guide her into the sport.” Danielle LeBeau (left) and Monica Villarreal (right) pose before a recent practice. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Danielle LeBeau running to thrid en route to a triple in the Comets 6-5 win over Santiago Canyon on Jan. 29. LeBeau went 3-for-4 with a triple, double and four RBIs. LeBeau leads the team with nine RBIs on the season. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Sports On Deck

Transfer Monica Villarreal returns home to build on her past success

Tue., Feb. 15 Men’s Tennis

Irvine Valley 2 p.m. Tennis Courts

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Monica Villarreal got the win in relief in the Comets 6-5 win over Santiago Canyon on Jan. 29. Villarreal has two wins while giving up six earned runs with 15 strikeouts on the season. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Fri., Feb. 18

Tue., Feb. 22

Fri., Feb. 25

Southwestern 5 p.m. Palomar Dome

L.A. Valley 2 p.m. Myers Field

Southwestern 3 p.m. Softball Field

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