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FOCUSED ON PALOMAR

the telescope Monday, May 2, 2011

Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.

Vol. 64, No. 21

With public aim to avoid layoffs, officials move to justify them in the future

ARE WE

READY?

Palomar officials say that the B Building and other structures on campus would hold up against a major earthquake. Even the colleges’ oldest buildings are hardy enough to withstand an 8.0 magnitude quake, which is just a bit smaller than the massive tremblor that hit Japan in March. (Kristen Campbell/The Telescope)

Palomar will survive it. MARK SAUNDERS the telescope

In 2010, there were 308 registered earthquakes in Southern California measuring 3.0 or more, according to USGS.gov. This year there have been 22, far behind 2010’s pace of registered quakes. Whatever the number, Facilities officials said Palomar is ready for Mother Nature’s next shake-up. Kelley Hudson-MacIsaac, interim director of Facilities, said Palomar is held to a state structure standard and must keep facilities up to that standard as it continually changes. “Structurally, all these buildings are built to withstand an 8.0 earthquake,” MacIsaac said. “The buildings here are in really good shape.” MacIsaac said that the FIELD

Act of 1933 is what holds Palomar—and other structures in California—to the building requirements in place today. The FIELD Act was developed because of lenient structural code in the 1930s that failed under the 6.3 Long Beach quake in 1933. Schools particularly were greatly damaged and prompted an overhaul of building codes across the state. These codes are updated every two years. According to MacIsaac, Palomar has used these updates in code and lessons learned from past drills and evacuations to improve current plans in place. She specifically cited the campus power outages of 2008 and turn to QUAKE, PAGE 9

Is Calif. next in line for a big one? Some scientists say a period of more frequent megaquakes is under way, similar to 1950-65. Massive tremblors have hit some of the world’s biggest faults, and California might be next.

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Palomar officials are quietly making the case for pay cuts or layoffs of staffers in the coming years, even as the college president promises to keep all permanent employees on next year’s payroll.

munity in Greenwich Village, N.Y. At the time there were anti-sodomy laws and the LGBT community was often the target for police harassment, arrest and entrapment. On this memorable day, the victims fought back. Ever since, LGBT Pride Parades have been held in the month of June, around the country, to commemorate the stand against inequality and discrimination towards the LGBT community. When asked what pride meant, John Jones, president of the LGBTQA on campus said: “[Pride means] expressing who you are without feeling like you’re confined to others expectations.” Many people spoke including Monika turn to PRIDE, PAGE 3

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Indian Ocean

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Earthquakes of magnitude 8.5 or greater since 1950 1950-1965

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1. Tibet, 1950 8.6

8. Indonesia, 2004 9.1

2. Russia, 1952 9.0

9. Indonesia, 2005 8.6*

3. Alaska, 1957 8.6

10. Indonesia, 2007 8.5*

4. Chile, 1960 9.5

11. Chile, 2010 8.8

5. Russia, 1963 8.5

12. Japan, 2011 9.0

6. Alaska, 1964 9.2

7. Alaska, 1965 8.7

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The Palomar community gathered in the Student Union April 26 in honor of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Allies community as part of the second annual LGBTQA Pride day. There was an open mic for those who wanted to share their experiences in the LGBTQ community, live music, free food and free HIV testing. “Our goals for today is to make Palomar students more aware of the LGBT community and to show our support and to make Palomar campus a safer environment,” LGBTQA Vice President Brian Barry said. This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City, which is when the LGBTQ pride movement had its beginning. According to the civilrights.org website, in 1969, police raided a bar in the Stonewall Inn. The bar was a regular hangout for the LGBT com-

NEWS ANALYSIS The college walks a fine line in trying to bring its spending down in the face of deep budget cuts. Fearful of the backlash that any talk of layoffs would bring from faculty and classified staff who already feel the pain of hiring freezes and class cuts, but hamstrung by millions in cuts from the state, the administration moved to arm itself with numbers for the inevitable turn to tougher cost cutting measures at an April 27 budget forum. Officials have offered vague answers to questions about staffing cuts in the long-term, but have stressed that there will be no layoffs next year. With state lawmakers promising at least $8.9 million in cuts to Palomar next year, and fierce partisanship stymieing budget negotiations between the governor and legislature, administrators have already stepped up calls for austerity on campus. The results have been modest but impressive: savings on basic office supplies like paper and computers this year total almost $300,000. But that’s just a drop in the bucket of the college’s $100 million-plus budget. It’s clear that Palomar will need to cut spending in other areas, and administrators are offering up staff pay as a ballooning expenditure that is sucking up more and more of the budget. This budget discussion is

Event brings pride to Palomar’s campus

John Jones, left, hands out burgers at the LGBTQ event on April 26. (Phyllis Celmer/The Telescope)

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Experts think San Diego is due for a major quake.

Palomar President Robert Deegan tells a packed room of students and staff the college faces an almost $9 million budget cut this year, and worse future prospects. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Club honors alternative lifestyle students with food, music, speeches

BY THE NUMBERS

$8.9m

is the minimum cut for Palomar

$10m+ could be cut if lawmakers defund Prop 98

$100m is the rough size of Palomar’s budget

91%

of that money will spent on staff pay next year, administrators say

$300k

in supply money has been saved this year

$10m

more could be spent in 2012 than the college receives in revenue

$6m

in money will be taken from college savings next year

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News Digest (Brian Tierney/The Telescope)

Job Fair at Palomar

Palomar is hosting an event designed to give access to a precious commodity these days: jobs. Palomar’s Career Center is hosting its Spring 2011 Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 4. Employers will be posted at tables on the sidewalk between the Student Services Center building and the Student Union. This event is free and open to all job seekers including students, faculty, community members and military personnel. Many companies are expected to be at the job fair, including Aerotek, Sea World San Diego and the U.S. Marine Corps. The career center is providing free résumé critique during the event. “The key thing is for students to come (to the Job Fair) and talk to recruiters,” said Eddie Tubbs, Career Center coordinator. “Students (will) gain experience by

talking and networking.” Tubbs siad he encourages everyone to come dressed for success and with résumés to give to recruiters. For more information, contact Tubbs at 760-744-1550 ext. 3125 or go to www.palomar.edu/counseling/careercenter. --Christine Foronda

Cinco de Mayo

The Associated Student Government, along with M.E.Ch.A. and Ballet Folklorico, invites students to celebrate the last event of the Spring 2011 semester: Cinco de Mayo. This celebration takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 in the Student Union Quad. All campus clubs will be at the event including a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico. Food and music will be provided as well as games such as piñata

and lotteria. Lotteria is a Mexican lottery game that is similar to bingo but instead of numbers on ping pong balls, it uses a deck of cards with images. Bahuman also encourages everyone to participate in Cinco de Mayo since it is the last event of the semester. “If (students) haven’t attended an event, especially if they are leaving or transferring to another college or university, (Cinco de Mayo) is the event to go to,” Bahuman said. --Christine Foronda

Faculty perform dance Palomar’s Performing Arts department presents the last and biggest performance of the school year: the Faculty Dance Concert. Directed by Patriceann Mead, the concert involves the entire faculty of the dance department performing a dance extravaganza

celebrated in a range of styles from Cuban to Hawaiian dances. Randy Hoffman, publicity coordinator for the Performing Arts Department, said he believes the faculty performance is the highlight of the year for the dance department and showcases everything that the dance department does. “(The concert) is a culmination of the entire year and encompasses examples of dances from around the world.” Hoffman added that the concert is going to have live musicians, including Cuban drummers and said that performances are always lively, colorful and very exciting. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 at the Howard Brubeck Theatre. Ticket prices are $8-$12 and can be bought online at www.palomarpeforms.com. --Christine Foronda

Correction In an article dated April 18 titled "Transfer Students Face More Limitations" we incorrectly reported on Cal State San Marcos' enrollment plans. While the CSU's 23-campus system plans to reduce enrollment by 10,000 students, Cal State San Marcos expects student enrollment to remain stagnate this year with no growth and no cuts. Currently the college has 9,700 total enrollment with 7,583 students attending full-time, according to spokeswoman Margaret Lutz Chantung. We regret the error.

This Week at Palomar Friday

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Saturday

Anime Club Event

Rocket Launch

Coastal Sage Scrub Walk

The Palomar Anime club is hlding an event complete with movie showings, raffles and food from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 6 in room, P9. Movies like Pokemon and Dragonball Z will show from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be a raffle drawing. Everyone attending will receive one raffle ticket, however attendees will be can get another ticket by donating any amount to the International Club. The game portion of the night will include Nintendo 64 games Mario Kart and 007 Golden Eye.

The Palomar Physics and Engineering Student Organization is having a student-built rocket launch. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 6 in the dirt lot behind lot 9. Students are encouraged to build their own rocket, materials will be provided for five rockets on a first come, first serve basis. However, students can build their own rocket and bring it to the event. PEPSO invites all students to sign up in the quad on Wednesday, May 4.

Friends of the Palomar College Arboretum will sponsor a walking tour with host Wayne Armstrong. The event will start at 9 a.m. and run until 11:30 a.m. May 7 at the entrance of the Arboretum. Admission is free and open to the public. Armstrong will speak about the Southern California coastal sage scrub habitat that is nearly extinct. All who wish to attend should RSVP to Tony Rangel by May 5 at arangel@palomar.edu or at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2133.

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Palomar’s Smoke Free Campus Debate JOel Ramos THE TELESCOPE

The Associated Student Government held a debate in the quad to discuss the issue of smoking on campus on Smoking Awareness day. The speakers included Kaz Locke arguing on the side supporting smoking on campus and Rocky Brady arguing for against it. Each speaker was allotted two minutes for an opening statement and then they took questions from the students. Senator Juan Sanchez of the ASG, posed a question about the Faculty Senate’s stance on whether the smoking ban should be applied to the faculty and staff. Both Locke and Brady agreed that it would be

unfair to apply the smoking ban only to students. “The way the budget is right now, all these budget cuts, people are going to have to pay more out of their pocket. When you’re paying for something you deserve quality and if the students want a clean campus, especially now that they’re going to have to pay more, they should have that,” Sanchez said. Sanchez added that the way that the campus is set up now with designated smoking areas just doesn’t work. Everywhere around campus cigarette butts can be found on the ground. The Mission 2 B Clean and Green @ Palomar has picked up cigarette butts around campus all year long. “(The people of Mission 2

B Clean and Green) get points for picking up (cigarette butts) and that accumulates more money (for the project),” said Alberto Nunez, chairperson for Mission 2 B Clean and Green @ Palomar. Overall the event was well received by the students who attended. Many attendees asked questions and spoke about their opinions on the issue of smoking on campus. “It turned out great. A lot of students stopped and listened (to the debate). I got a lot of feedback from the audience, more than I have in the past,” Sanchez added. Contact Joel Ramos, assistant news editor, at jramos@the-telescope.com

Associated Student Government Senators Juan Sanchez, left, and Rocky Brady take questions from students at the Smoke Awareness Day Debate on April 27. (Joel Ramos/The Telescope)

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ICC chairperson looks to boost student involvement Credits past as bullying victim for need to lead Christine Foronda THE TELESCOPE

A traumatic past caused the new leader of Palomar’s campus clubs to get involved to create a better future, she said last week. In February 2011, the Inter-Club Council, a subsidiary of Palomar’s Associated Student Government that promotes inter-club relations ICC Chair Angel Jimenez and organizes club activities on campus, underwent a transition: the appointment of a new chairperson, Angel Jimenez. “The most important thing was not letting the trauma (of being bullied) that I suffered break my spirit, and succumbing to the negativity that surrounded me,” Jimenez said. She took on the role to help get her life back. Jimenez enrolled in Palomar College in February 2009. It was the first school campus Jimenez had been on in 16 years because of trau-

matic childhood experiences. “I struggled academically and emotionally as a child because of being bullied and I realized the magnitude of that when I came to Palomar,” Jimenez said. Within days, Jimenez went from student to a student senator and later to ICC chairperson. ASG Sen. Juan Sanchez said he believes Jimenez is perfect for the position. “I saw leadership in her. (Jimenez) talked about what she wanted to do and what she wanted to take part in,” Sanchez said. “We also needed someone (in a leadership role) who could relate to students and is open-minded.” Jimenez said her goal as chairman include making the ICC have more of a presence on campus and introducing students to the clubs available at Palomar. Jimenez added that she believes it is her job to act as a link between the ICC and the ASG and build a strong bond between the ASG and campus clubs. As for challenges, Jimenez said she believes the biggest issue is fundraising. “Since this semester, we saw the arrival of several new clubs. It’s an issue I see that personally worries

the clubs,” Jimenez said. Jimenez said that she had struggled to find a way to help members of the ICC and she found her answer within the purpose of the ICC, which is to promote inter-club relations. “I took a chance and asked the president of one of the biggest clubs on campus (M.E.Ch.A) to come to the ICC and give a presentation about successful fundraising and recruiting. The presentation was above and beyond, made a great impact, and provided a lot of insight as well as inspiration,”Jimenez said. Jimenez said she wants to see campus life improve. In particular, she wants to make students more aware of what Palomar’s 30 clubs can offer. When asked what she wants to accomplish in the future she emphasizes that the most important goal is to continue building the bond between the ASG, campus clubs, and the student body. “I truly believe that with clubs and the ASG working closely together, campus life will be so much more exciting,” Jimenez said. Contact Christine Foronda, staff writer, at cforonda@the-telescope.com

PRIDE Continued from Page 1 Brannick, chair of the PC3H, a committee formed to help combat intolerance on campus, Max Disposti, President of the North County LGBT Coalition, as well as many students from the LGBTQA club. “We’re trying to create a place where people feel comfortable about who they are,” Disposti said. Disposti added that the coalition is opening a resource center in Oceanside soon. Christina Lewis, a psychology student and active member of LGBTQA, shared her thoughts about the event. She said that attendance of the event shows a growing acceptance for the LGBTQ community. She also explained that the members of LGBTQA are welcoming and open-minded. Abbie Cory, co-chair of the PC3H and a member of the English department, said she feels

this event demonstrates how far the LGBTQ community has come. In reference to the LGBTQA, she said “it’s the biggest and most active club on campus.” The Associated Student Government was also present and showed their support. Delegate Natalia Jespen said that the event showed a progressive growth of tolerance on campus. Her colleague agreed. “ASG is always open to every student,” said Gaby Bahuman, an ASG senator. “[We want] to be active on campus and try to get more community service events to educate the community. We’ll be here next year for a third annual (LGBTQA Pride event),” Jones said. Contact Daniel Martin, staff witer, at dmartin@the-telescope.com or contact Joel Ramos, assistant news editor, at jramos@the-telescope.com

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Monday, May 2, 2011 FOCUSED ON PALOMAR

OUR VIEWPOINT What Palomar is doing right, and what they need to work on

the telescope Monday, May 2, 2011 Vol. 64, No. 21 Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.

David Leonard

Editor In Chief

Matthew Slagle

... On the lack of ASG involvement As the Associated Student Government prepares for a new semester, new candidates emerge, but around campus the apathy for the election is apparent in the student body of Palomar. Some could argue that two-year community colleges have very little student involvement and that Palomar is no different, but isn’t it the responsibility of the ASG to reach out to the student body,? That’s what we elect them for. It’s the job of the ASG to make students aware of what’s going on, on campus, including the elections for president and vice president. So far, the amount of promotion around campus includes a few posters, that is a job well done ASG.

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Mark Saunders

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SHAUN KAHMANN

Opinion Editor

Natalie soldoff

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melina fickas

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belinda callin

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nick shumate

New bill eliminates the need for racial profiling Natalie Hintz the telescope

...On structural standards Thumbs up to Palomar for keeping campus structures—young and old—up to state structural standards. Older buildings have been kept in good condition and are reported as being safe enough to withstand an 8.0 earthquake. Newer buildings such as the MultiDisciplinary, Health and Science and soon-to-be finished Planetarium buildings are up to the most recent codes thanks to the state Department of Architecture official being available to campus construction sites at all times. The Facilities Department has learned from the atrocious system of student evacuations during the 2007 bomb threats and the communication failures of the 2008 power outages. Thanks to newer buildings outfitted with intercom systems, now all students won’t have to run to the Student Union Quad to find out where to run to for safety.

... On cutting classes Fewer classes will be available for students for the summer semester. Students are being jipped out of essential classes. The class cuts will only save Palomar $1.8 million, but will cause about 2,000 students to be locked out of classes that they need to transfer or graduate. We are paying to go to school here, but administration is making it harder than ever. In order for us to continue our education, Palomar needs to see it from the students’ perspective; give us our classes back!

...On no teacher furloughs As budget cuts and fee per unit increases bombard students with more and more expenses, the faculty and staff at Palomar are quite comfortable and unaffected. More than 300 classes have been cut from the summer session and 150 from the fall, yet faculty will be paid the same amount next year, as they were this year.

Bravo to San Diego County, who was one of the first in California to roll out a program called “Secure Communities” that could help deport illegal immigrants. With Secure Communities every person booked into county jails in California will be fingerprinted and screened for any immigration violations. It eliminates racial profiling since it screens everyone booked into jail, even though they might be innocent. The process of fingerprinting and screening is a better system that will makes it easier to accurately identify illegal immigrants. The biometric system that is involved in sharing the information with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement makes it easier to catch culprits. This is an ethical solution for the state because it makes immigrants aware that taking advantage of our system will be harder. If immigrants decide to come to

California, or anywhere in America illegally, they will have to do so with the knowledge that if they are caught doing something illegal, they are more than likely to be deported. This will help to ensure that illegals follow our laws. Knowing how accurate the program is and what the consequence are for breaking the law will hopefully make immigrants more aware that they need to go through the right process to receive a green card or work permit. The goal for this program is not to discourage people from coming here. It is to make the system fair by deporting those specific people who take advantage of our systems. Secure Communities is especially necessary for California due to our increasing population. We have so much over-crowding in San Diego County alone that deporting illegal immigrants will give more room for those legal residents, legal immigrants, but most importantly, our growing county. Our economy could also ben-

efit from the program because taxpayers will not have to pay for them anymore with this system. Having illegal immigrants means that they do not have medical or vehicle insurance. If they get hurt, we citizens pay for it. Eliminating illegal immigrants will allow our state government to put our tax money where it is really belongs like in our education system. With this program “convicted criminal aliens” will be removed from our communities making us safer. It will ensure that these criminals go through the proper sentencing and are taken into custody by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We want a safe environment for our growing population. By bringing in the Secure Communities program we are one step closer to safer streets and room for our state to grow. Contact Natalie Hintz, staff writer, at nhintz@the-telescope.com

Letter to the Editor: Mr. Obama, put down that knife In the backdrop of President Obama’s current budget speech, students across numerous community college and university campuses protested against budget cuts. Our President speaks of using a “scalpel and not a machete” to reduce the deficit, yet to thousands of students who live on a mediocre budget, President Obama has in effect applied a machete to their finances. This reduction in funds also has had a deleterious impact on services provided to students including the availability of their professors, campus services (e.g.

library and bookstore hours), and the mere attainment of knowledge associated to less instructional days. Throughout rallies, students complain about shortage of classes, possible inabilities of graduation due to staff reductions and high stress levels due to financial obligations. The President stated in his speech “the American Dream is still alive,” and for many students part of the dream is to obtain higher education. Yet that dream is quickly fading as educational costs rise. Let us hope that our President and government who verbally support

higher education will begin to stand behind it as they balance the budget. For this we say, no type of knife, whether machete or scalpel, should be applied to the educational portion of the budget.

California State University of Long Beach Master of Social Work (MSW) Candidates Michelle Adams Beth Domingue Claudia Flores Shannon Nemzer Andrea Teas Yesenia Ventura

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Online Editor

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telescopead@palomar.edu The Telescope welcomes all letters to the editor. Letters must be typewritten, under 300 words and include the author’s first and last names, major and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published. Letters can be e-mailed to telescope@ palomar.edu or delivered to the newsroom in Room MD-228. The Telescope reserves the right to edit letters for space and grammatical errors and not to print lewd or libelous letters. Letters must be receieved one week prior to the newspaper’s publication to be considered for inclusion.

Associated California Newspaper Collegiate PRess Publishers Association 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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Between the Sheets by Joel Ramos

The history of sex toys Many can argue that the most important tool created by our ancestors was the wheel, or perhaps sharp rocks used as weapons or hunting spears. I, however, offer a different tool that pre-dates those already mentioned: the sex toy. In our sex lives, the most important things about sex we learn through auto-stimulation. Sex toys may be the only way to really explore the different aspects of our likes and dislikes. To maintain a healthy sex life is to know what you like and be able to communicate that with your sex partner. Throughout history, the human race has been preoccupied with spicing up the bedroom with adult toys. Found in a cave in Germany, a cylinder-shaped stone, measuring 8 inches long and lone-and-a-half inches wide, dates back 28,000 years. This rock-hard stone is believed to be one of the first sex toys used by our ancestors. Ouch, I hope they had lube back then! In the late 19th century, the first vibrator, created by George Taylor, was used to treat so-called female hysteria. In those times, women suffering from sexual dissatisfaction would be sent to the doctor, who used Taylor’s large, steam-powered vibrator to relieve the so-called hysteria. During puberty, a boy’s best friend is his hand and his favorite room is any room in the house with a lock. This stage in human development is when we begin our sex-plorations through masturbation. We learn to perfect the techniques and styles that we prefer. In the 1930s, the most significant material invented could be said to be vulcanized rubber. In the world of sex toys, the softer and more flexible material was a godsend. After the use of this material, the sex toy industry could provide wonderful inventions like fleshlights and dildos as well as butt plugs and anal beads. A sex toy called The Rabbit was featured once in a now infamous episode of “Sex and the City.” This dildo has two separate moving parts. The large shaft vibrates like most, but the innovation is the smaller attachment, called a teaser, which spins in order to produce clitoral stimulation. After the episode aired, demand for the dildos skyrocketed. Softer rubber latex has produced masturbatory tools that feel more and more life-like. Now the fleshlight has evolved into something that can accurately reproduce the feel of any human orifice. In 2009, Apple approved the first ever adult app for iPhones that is used to stimulate the owner through the vibrator on the phone; this is a much better way to let your phone get you off. There are many ways that sexual activity can become regular and routine— nothing like a vibrator to shake things up in the bedroom. In the world of auto-stimulation, the use of sex toys can lead to a more exciting adventure in our sex-ploration. My advice is to try them all, and don’t be shy, you never know how much fun sex with yourself can be. This form of sex is also the safest, so relax and enjoy! Contact Joel Ramos, assistant news editor, at jramos@the-telescope.com

Prospective students take the Palomar placement assessment tests for English and math at the Student Assessment office SU-1 on April 26. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Enrollment process demystified An in-depth look at the Palomar’s five tiers of enrollment natalie soldoff The Telescope

Palomar hands out enrollment dates in a specific order. Knowing enrollment order may help students get prepared to sign up for classes sooner, and before they are all gone. Palomar assigns enrollment dates through a five-tier process. The goal is to get students to complete core general education classes to transfer or graduate as efficiently as possible, according to Enrollment Services. The first enrollment dates are handed out to students in need of assistance, according to Palomar’s district procedure. This tier includes Disability Resource Center students, Extended Opportunity Program students (EOP&S), student support programs like TRiO/SSS, veterans and active military. These students are aided either by the state or federal government. “The California Administrative Code regulations permit local districts to have this option,” Herman Lee, director of Enrollment Services wrote in an email. “It makes sense that student aid programs are first,” student Chris Martin said. “Students are in these programs because they need the most help.” Second to receive enrollment dates are new or transfer students who have completed orientation and assessment before the deadline. This also includes continuing students who have waited to take assessment until just prior to returning for another semester. “You have to take the placement tests for a reason,” student Gabby Lucidi said. Palomar wants students to take English

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and math first she added. Palomar’s matriculation policy pushes students to enroll in English and math classes so they can quickly meet course requirements. “It encourages students to take general education for a degree or to transfer first,” Lee said. Third in line are continuing students who were enrolled during the previous semester

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“It encourages students to take general education for a degree or to transfer first. Herman Lee

Director of Enrollment Services

and have already taken and completed assessment during a previous semester. These dates are handed out to students by the number of units completed at Palomar. “I would think they would allow students who need to complete more units (to graduate or transfer) get to sign up first,” Martin said. But this is not the case; dates are handed out by the descending number of units com- Contact Natalie Soldoff, assistant opinion editor, at pleted, according to Lee. nsoldoff@the-telescope.com

The Blue Berrytini Finals are fast approaching and studying for them is enough to make any student blue, but we have the perfect drink to brighten up these last few weeks left in the semester. Meet the Blue Berrytini, with a taste so sweet, you might think you’re biting into a piece of blueberry pie. One sip of this martini and you’ll be counting down the days until summer. The cranberry vodka and blueberry juice combine to make a sweet taste with a little bit of a kick and the Sprite brings some fizz to this freshpicked cocktail. It’s quick and easy to whip up this yummy drink at home and there’s no baking necessary. To make this drink even more decadent, rim the glass in caramel and dip into crushed graham crackers.

Photo by Kelli Miller illustration by Deb Hellman/The Telescope

This means that if students have only completed a few units at Palomar they will have to wait in line behind those students who have only a few units left to complete to graduate or transfer. “I think the enrollment order works fine,” Lucidi said. “It seems to work pretty efficiently if you are quick to sign up for classes right when you get your enrollment date.” The fourth tier belongs to new or returning students who haven’t completed assessment and orientation. “Students who are not pursuing a degree or certificate fall here,” Lee said. “Students taking one or two classes for lifelong learning and those who have a home campus at another college or have skipped at least one semester and are returning.” Lastly are those still attending high school, 15 to 18 years old. “It’s fair,” Martin said. “People who finished high school and need to finish school to start a career need classes the most.” Now that you know where you fall in the long line of students waiting to sign up for classes, don’t procrastinate or classes will be taken, especially with looming class cuts this summer and fall due to the state budget crisis. “I always have the classes I want planned and ready when my enrollment appointment comes,” Lucidi said. “You have to do it right away and have back up classes planned just in case the ones you want aren’t available.”

Disclaimer: You must be at least 21 years of age to enjoy this beverage. Do not drink and drive and please drink responsibly. Contact the staff at focus@the-telescope.com

Blue Berrytini Ingredients:

2 oz Smirnoff Cranberry Twist vodka 2 oz triple sec 2 oz blueberry juice A splash of Sprite Fresh blueberries

Directions:

Mix together the cranberry vodka, blueberry juice and triple sec into a shaker half filled with ice and shake well. Strain the mix into a cocktail glass, top off with Sprite and drop in a few fresh blueberries.

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Fill the pot with a couple inches of water, place on the stove to boil. Put the empty coffee can in the pot. You will have to hold it, especially when the water Candle making has been around since 3,000 B.C. begins to boil. and the candle-making industry is the fastest grow- Step 3 ing market in the world, according to candles.org. Put desired amount of wax into the coffee can. If Making custom candles is easy, cheap and fun. you bought a hard block of wax, break it into smaller pieces. Ingredients Boil the water and stir the melting wax frequent- Paraffin, soy or palm wax ly with the wooden spoon. Make sure to put on the Expect to use about a pound of wax for a medium oven mitt, as the coffee can will get hot. size candle.These waxes can be found at craft stores Step 4 like Michaels or retail stores like Target or Kmart. Bring the melted wax to 200 F by checking the - Wax color chips or crayons temperature with the thermometer often. Then re- Candlewick string Premade candlewick string can be purchased move from the heat. Caution: Wax will catch on fire if it gets too hot! pre-cut and in rolls. If the wax does catch on fire, turn off the heat, cover - Popsicle stick or wooden chopstick the pot or smother the fire with baking soda. Do not - Candle mold Buy metal candle molds at craft stores or make put water on the fire because it will spread. your own by using a drinking glass, a vase or can. Step 5 Make sure whatever you chose has a flat base Add a splash of color by putting color chips into that is smaller than the opening and has no ridges. the melted wax. Stir. - Medium-sized pot to boil water in You can also add pieces of crayons for color. Ex- Clean coffee can pect the color to be lighter when the wax cools. - Wooden mixing spoon Step 6 - Oven mitt Slowly pour the wax into the mold and let dry. - Wax paper Set the mold at room temperature. Let it set overSet Up night or put it in the refrigerator to speed up the Set up your project on a level surface near a process. You can add another layer to your candle stove or burner with plenty of room to work. after the first one dries. Cover your workspace with wax paper. If wax Step 7 drips on any uncovered area it will be hard to reOnce dry, the candle should look as if it has move and may stain. shrunk a bit. Cut the wick off the wooden stick, turn Step 1 the mold upside down and let the candle drop out. If Cut a piece of wax string a couple inches longer it is stuck, slightly heat the sides of the mold. Do not than your mold. try to pry off the mold; you will damage the candle. Tie one end to the wooden stick and place it across the opening of the mold.The string should be Contact Natalie Soldoff, assistant opinion editor, at Photos by Natalie Soldoff/The Telescope inside the mold, almost to the base. nsoldoff@the-telescope.com

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Above: Carly Starr Brullo-Niles edits her work from her home office in April 25. Right: Carly Starr Brullo-Niles’ office contains a collection of personal and professional memorabilia, including a framed nude woman, which is a prop from the movie “Confidence,” a plaster statue of Jesus Christ from a church in Sicily and a poster that reflects the company colors. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Ex-Palomar student hits it big in film in cinema and radio-television courses at Palomar, along with internships,” Sheppard wrote in an email interview. “Carly herself The entertainment industry can seem elu- has been mentoring Palomar interns from sive to some people. our programs.” Working for someone like Cameron Crowe When cinema major Ross Lazar heard could easily seem out of reach for most. But Brullo-Niles was looking for an intern, he a former Palomar graduate used the educa- didn’t hesitate to apply. tion and opportunities the school offered to “It was an opportunity that would be foollaunch her career, from working at a popular ish of me to pass up,” Lazar said. local radio station to delivering props for feaAs an intern, Lazar is able to work alongture films such as “Vanilla Sky” to starting side Brullo-Niles in the production of some of her own film production company. her films and learn everything he can from Carly Starr Brullo-Niles knew she wanted her. to write and direct from an While attending Paloearly age. mar, Brullo-Niles didn’t just When she had to choose limit her interests to film You can’t let life between a scholarship to an studies. come to you. You acting school or Palomar, the She hosted “Out in choice was clear. Space with Carly Starr” have to go to it. She occasionally returns on Palomar’s radio station to the school to offer stuKKSM and brought the Carly Starr Brullo-Niles dents guidance as well as FORMER PALOMAR STUDENT music scene to the college, internships. which caught the attention “It’s pretty incredible of San Diego radio station what Palomar has. Not many 91X. colleges have a radio station, a TV station and “I can remember her getting a job offer cinema,” Brullo-Niles said in a phone inter- out of the blue after she had been on the view. campus radio station, KKSM, and had been Brullo-Niles stressed the importance of in- involved in bringing live music back to the terning while attending school. campus,” Sheppard wrote. She said interning and her eventual emBrullo-Niles was working at 91X when she ployment at Oceanside Television gave her learned that a feature film was in need of an the experience she needed to write docu- assistant prop master. mentaries as well as work behind the camera. Ignoring the naysayers, she faxed her reOne of her former professors at Palomar, sume 10 times a day. She was hired. Robert Sheppard, also recommended internAccording to Internet Movie Database, ing for film students. she worked on films where she was responsi“I would recommend a good foundation ble for delivering props to actors such as Tom Juliet Freyermuth The Telescope

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Love Machine Films business cards sit on the home office desk. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Cruise, Matthew Davis and Cameron Diaz. “Who knew when I was sitting at Palomar that I would be a prop master,” Brullo-Niles said. “You have to go out and strike and try. You can’t let life come to you. You have to go to it.” While on set, Brullo-Niles continued to study everything she could and paid close attention to what directors like Cameron Crowe did as he directed “Vanilla Sky.” In 2004, she started her own company, Love Machine, Fine Art Films and Photography. In addition to creating films for organizations like the American Cancer Society, Brullo-Niles created films such as “Dying in America,” a documentary where she interviewed seven people who were terminally ill.

“Carly strikes me as someone who sees possibilities rather than limits,” Sheppard wrote. “I’m really impressed, too, that after succeeding in commercial media she is using her skills to work with nonprofits, which have meaningful messages to communicate.” Brullo-Niles visited Palomar during Media Days on March 9. Media Days was a two-day event where professionals from film, journalism and photography offered advice to students. She recommended students find something they are passionate about. “I think it is very important to love what you do,” Brullo-Niles said. Contact Juliet Freyermuth at jfreyermuth@the-telescope.com.

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Catch a show: May 2 The Beach Fossils @ Soda Bar, North Park May 2 Vivian Girls @ Casbah, Little Italy May 5 “Reggae de Mayo” @ Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach May 6 Between the Buried and Me @ Soma, Midway District May 6 Manic Hispanic @ The Casbah, Little Italy May 6 The Loons @ Soda Bar, City Heights May 6 Chris Cornell @ Humphfreys by the Bay, Point Loma May 6 Atmosphere @ House of Blues, Downtown May 6 “Gator by the Bay” @ Spanish Landing Park, Midway District May 7 The Skank Agents & Bucket of Fish @ Soda Bar, City Heights

Get cultured: May 4 “F*ck Alt. Comedy” Whistle Stop Bar @ 9 p.m. So Say We All hosts show with comics April Ventura, John Fraser, Matt Burke, Bob Hansen, Dan Venti, Christian Spicer, Rajan Dharni. Admission is free and show is restricted to ages 21 and up. Contact 619-284-6784 for additional information.

Fans lined up for the 2011 edition of the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival in Indio, Calif. which saw a large number of gate crashers and counterfeit tickets. Organizers increased security for the 2011 festival. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times) Nick SHumate The Telescope

A review of the extraordinary arts and music festival that transcends the norm to become aesthetic

Under the Sahara Tent on the first night of The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., Paul McCartney and Usher joined thousands of people (including this writer) to watch Afrojack’s DJ set. Backlit by the setting sun, multicolored LED lights houses a played the last day, still drew in the through the music and ambiance, DJ blasting dance beats and nearby, likes of Danny DeVito and plenty of we came to understand this festi- one finds a roller rink rocking any- others with catchy pop music with val’s true meaning: Coachella is a thing from 1970s grooves to the lat- techno beats. The biggest disappointment, becommunity of individuals brought est techno hit. Out of the ordinary finds a home sides missing Arcade Fire, Empire together to celebrate and reflect on the human creation of art, culture in the nocturnal world of Coach- of the Sun and Animal Collective, and natural beauty. It is the embodi- ella on-site camping. In search of was Kanye West. Seeing this megasomething truly bizarre, I stumbled lomaniac in person was almost sickment of aesthetics. Every year, for the past 10 years, onto the biggest hipster I have ever ening and I can’t think of a worse over 100,000 people gather in the seen. Tall Paul was playing a cover way to end the festival. His stage desert for one of the country’s larg- of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy” with decoration was beyond over the top. est musical festivals. This year’s fes- an old school drum machine and a For example, 30 ballerinas praying tival featured over 100 different art- miniature ukulele in a demonically to him for most of the 23-song set ists and entertainers accompanied decorated, face-shaped shack at was ridiculous. Kanye failed to fill the stage by one-of-a-kind, artistic creations 2:30 a.m. People strewn about the sprinkled throughout the festival floor and portholes cut into the side and seemed very alone amongst of the shack provided insight into a the most glamorous set I have ever grounds. seen. He said this set is the most Learning from mistakes in the stark and much different reality. Musical highlights from this important show he has had in four past, the festival organizers provided more shade this year, better year’s festival consisted both of vet- years which affirms the fact that access to food and the Do-Lab (a erans and rookies alike. The Kills Kanye loves him some Kanye. Nevdance/cooling off spot) finally re- played an intimate set in which er once did this set feel like it was ceived some much-needed refresh- singer Alison Mosshart, who is usu- for the festivalgoers. It came across ing showers and shade coverage. ally in badass chick mode, shared that Kayne wanted to do something Coachella has the makeup of a nor- a genuine smile and tearful eye for himself about himself in front mal festival during the day; it’s not with the crowd who applauded and of a 100,000 people. Dedicating the until the sun sets that the festival shouted praise during “Last Good- show in memory of his mother and bye,” a soft piano tune. only saying thanks to the fans once, takes on its truly exceptional feel. A complete surprise to me was Kanye’s ego forever secured himThe Black Keys on the Coachella main stage Friday night was anoth- Chromeo. This set turned into a gi- self, in my mind, as a gay fish. Despite that, Coachella is so er example of how every sense was ant dance party and had a feel-good overwhelmed at this event. Seeing vibe that was reminiscent of Prince much more than anything I have one of my favorite bands rip into back in the day. Ezra Koenig, singer ever experienced. This was my “Your Touch” is a memory I hope forVampire Weekend, even stopped second Coachella and as before it in for a quick second. has given me a new perspective of never to lose. The Sahara tent was amazing myself, my philosophy of art and Feeling the vibrations of the reverb coming of the guitar riff, see- Saturday night and in full rave ef- passion for life. I will be there next ing drummer Patrick Carney strike fect—Fedde Le Grand, Paul Van year and here’s hoping I will see you each symbol and snare with such Dyk and Steve Angello, all had there, as well. precision was almost unworldly. banging sets and the biggest, most Match that with hearing singer Dan diverse crowd I saw all weekend. Contact Nick Shumate, assistant A&E Auerbach serenade 80,000 people, Duck Sauce, who, although they editor, at nshumate@the-telescope.com. all while I was standing half naked, 40 yards way from the stage—it was wonderful. But it’s not only the music that carries out this massive assault on your psyche. Oversized art sculptures, a constant ocean of human movement and seven stages guarded by colossal palm trees give the festival grounds a far-off wonderland feeling. Being set in Chino Canyon with the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains as the backdrop makes it almost impossible not to be in constant awe. The festival’s on site camping adds an uncanny dynamic; after the sun goes down and the festival concludes for the night, the druginduced cliché, trip the light fantastic, beckons those not ready for The moon rises over the Coachella Vallley Music & Arts Festival, which is a three day event the party to end. A swing set lit by that took place in Indio, Calif. on Saturday, April 16. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times)

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bomb threats of 2007 as helping improve Palomar’s ability to respond to emergencies. “They (outages and threats) were really good opportunities for us to put plans in motion and identify our weaknesses,” MacIsaac said. Some students don’t believe Palomar can withstand a large earthquake. “I think in general we’re safe at Palomar,” Student Charlie Moua said. “If a really, really bad one happened though, we’re probably not prepared.” Matt Bigelow, a first-year student, agreed to an extent. “I feel safe,” Bigelow said. “I haven’t seen any plans (for evacuating). If anyone is like me, though, it would probably be chaotic.” Bonnie Ann Dowd, incident commander and overseer of training for campus emergency preparedness, added a weakness Palomar has faced in emergency preparedness is communication. “Communication is always a challenge given that many incidents restrict the use of cell phones,” Dowd said in an email. “Law enforcement agencies prohibit use of cell phones as they have become more commonly used as detonator devices.” MacIsaac agrees and said steps have already been taken to improve communication during emergency situations, including working with Campus Police. She said voice over Internet protocols are in many newer classrooms and give Information Services the ability to make mass notifications with ease. “We have purchased supplies

and they are strategically located on campus to assist during an evacuation,” MacIsaac said. She added that San Diego County has offered to donate emergency supplies to the campus. Palomar, however, has not accepted the offer yet due to storage space issues. Audra Kelly, a second-year student, said there are still changes to be made. “Where would we go?” Kelly said. “I’d be lost. I’d look to my teachers. I think (evacuation plans) should be easily found on campus.” Dowd also said that instructional buildings have a higher standard of construction in terms of infrastructure. “This is not a new requirement so all of our buildings have been constructed to standards existing at the time they were built,” Dowd said. “Obviously our newer construction projects have the latest standards.” Department of State Architecture inspectors are currently with construction crews on campus as well, according to MacIsaac. MacIsaac clarified that when the inspectors are not on site, they are on call to come to Palomar for whatever construction crews require of them. Dowd admitted, though, that there is still work to be done. “There’s always room for improvement,” Dowd said. “Again, we are required by federal and state law to regularly conduct training for identified personnel (in our preparedness plan).”

Contact Mark Saunders, news editor, at msaunders@the-telescope.com.

playing out against the backdrop of renewed contract negotiations between the college and unions representing faculty and classified staffers. As expected, both groups have placed staff pay on the bartering table. “There are budgetary concerns,” said Theresa Laughin, the faculty union’s lead negotiator. “With the budget for next year, even if the worst happens, there’s enough to keep the ending balance and to keep the college community whole,” she said. For the college, this is a zerosum game. Its own budget predictions forecast that if the state continues to slash community college funding in the coming years, Palomar could be spending $10 million more than it takes in by 2012. But 2012 is a long way off, and angering the staff now by dangling the prospect of layoffs or pay cuts would only hamper efforts to bring down Palomar’s operating expenses in the short term. The college cannot and will not budget to spend more money than it takes in, officials said. “This is a ditch, not a little bump,” college President Robert Deegan told a packed room with staff and students gathered to

hear the budget prognosis at the forum last week. He said the college would scrape by next year by dipping into its $13 million savings account, but stressed that using such money was just a stop-gap effort, and not a sustainable way to fund Palomar. While Deegan and other administrators have repeatedly said the college is tumbling wildly into a budget quandary, where revenue is down and spending is up, nobody has offered a clear path to reduce spending by the requisite 10 percent to keep Palomar’s books from tilting into the red. What the administration has offered is a complicated series of spreadsheets highlighting exactly how much the college spends to pay its staff each year. In a document offered to attendees of the budget talks, the administration made it clear that, by its projections, spending on staff pay and benefits would gobble up 91 percent of the budget for at least the next three years. The college should only be spending 85 percent of its money on staffing, said Bonnie Dowd, the college’s vice president for finance. Deegan likened the mounting

percentage of spending on staff pay to a car running out of oil: “If you pass 90 percent per-year, smoke is coming out of the hood, and a light is blinking.” “We’ve got to cool it down,” he said. “We’re running too hot.” The faculty union contends that the administration’s number is a bit off. “One of the things they’re not saying in that is that’s only looking at one fund,” Laughlin said. “If you look at the entire budget,” she said, “then the number goes down to 82 percent.” Laughlin referenced a 2010 audit of college expenses, posted on the fiscal service department’s website, that pegged staffing expenses at the lower number. While disagreements like this are common between the administration and unions, it’s clear that a storm is brewing at Palomar. The administration, faced with dire choices, is preparing for a battle over staffing, the result of which could reverberate far into the college’s future, shaping employeremployee relations for years to come.

Contact David Leonard, editor in chief, at dleonard@the-telescope.com

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Campus news provides wild experience North County News showcases reptiles in recent TV broadcast Vanessa Mujica THE TELESCOPE

Dragons and pythons rarely make it into local news broadcasts. For Palomar radio and television students, it’s just another day at the news studio. North County News is a 30 minute news program produced by Palomar’s RTV 240 students. The show airs live at 6 p.m. on Thursday nights on Cox and Time Warner Cable on channel 16. Most recently, NCN featured a live, in-studio segment with Kathy Hester: the “lizard wizard of San Diego.” Reporter Natalie Pompa faced her fears as she introduced audiences to a 12-foot python, a tortoise and a bearded dragon lizard. “I was so nervous at first but once the snake was on me it wasn’t that bad... I wanted to give the audience something they wouldn’t forget,” Pompa said. Not only do these students tackle on the role of a reporter, they create an entire story from beginning to end and deliver an entertaining piece less than three minutes in length. Each week, a different student is assigned to the role of executive producer. Because of this dynamic, students can ask questions to their peers,

who may have held a certain position previously, or to news director, Jose Martinez. “A second pair of eyes is very important when it comes to script writing because it ensures that the script is in its correct format and Above: (Left to Right) Jose Martinez, Liliana Caldera, Natalie Pompa and Christopher Wood on set for the April 21 edition of North County News. that it is written in Below: Kathy Hester alongside a tortoise and Natalie Pompa with a python wrapped around her offset. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope) a way that anybody can understand,” Martinez said. The RTV 240 course is overseen by industry native, Pat Hahn, but the students learn through a more hands-on experience. Over the semester, the students have covered the latest in entertainment, sports and hard news. Throughout the semester, the students have put in rigorous hours and dedication from shooting interviews, editing packages, doing live, in-studio stand-ups to directing entire productions. Some of the stories produced include an in-depth look at the religious and controversial Vista restaurant The Yellow Deli, as well as interviews with multiple community leaders like Escondido mayor, Sam Abed. Coming up in the fall, North County News will be replaced with Prep Sports Live, a 30 minute sports program highlighting local high school’s and athletes around the county. For more information about the RTV program, contact Pat Hahn at 760-744-1150 ext. 2964. Vanessa Mujica, reporter for NCN, wrote this article in partnership with The Telescope. Contact Vanessa Mujica, staff writer, at vmujica@the-telescope.com.

Left: Natalie Pompa poses offset with a python. Right: Kathy Hester with Natalie Pompa holding a lizard during North County News’ April 21 broadcast. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

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UCSD ordered to fix hospital rooms State investigators have ordered emergency departments at University of California San Diego’s two hospitals, according to an April 22 article by the Union-Tribune. The California Department of Public Health issued a “statement of deficiencies” to UCSD after an elderly patient hanged herself at Thornton Hospital and another died of cardiac arrest while being forcibly moved from UCSD Medical Center. “What we are trying to learn from them is how to improve care and provide opportunities for education,” Dr. Angela Scioscia, UCSD chief medical officer, said in the article. “We believe we’ll be a better organization.”

Surfing Virgin Mary waits for waves of pros and cons In Encinitas, a mosaic depicting the Virgin Mary surfing was mysteriously installed just before Easter under the trestle bridge between Vulcan Avenue and Coast Highway 101, according to an April 26 article by the North County Times. The words “save the ocean” run down the left side of the mosaic. Since the mosaic is on public property, it is up to the North County Transit District— the agency that owns the bridge—to decide whether to take it down or leave it up. “We really need to sit down and work out

what some of the concerns are,” Alex Wiggins, a spokesperson for the district, said in the article. “Hopefully in the next couple of days, we’ll send out a statement.” Vista resident Gayle Moss said in the article she is against the mosaic being removed. “I think the thing they (NCTD) might come up with is, it’s a traffic hazard,” Moss said.

Meth deaths decreasing

Deaths linked to methamphetamine use have declined sharply from 2005 to 2009 in San Diego County, according to an April 27 article by the North County Times. The county’s meth strike force released data Wednesday shows that areas in San

Diego that have shown progress and others cause for concern. “The decline is less drastic between 2008 and 2009 and tells us all in big, bold letters we have to keep dealing with this problem,” Susan Bower, San Diego County alcohol and drug service coordinator, said in the article. In 2009, San Diego County recorded the lowest meth-related deaths in the past decade. More than 63 percent of those who died from meth-related use in 2009 were over the age of 40. Bower said the statistics registered on adult users most likely reflects long-term users’ bodies succumbing to years of abuse. -- Mark Saunders

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Football begins training team in the fall. Some of the transfers coming in are not at the practices yet, but they will be here when the team starts Spring is here, and so is Palomar foot- summer practices. The summer practices ball. will be expanded from two days a week The Comets are already starting prac- to four. tices twice a week through a PE class “Our installation calendar will be a that Palomar offers every spring. Head lot more progressive,” Early said. “It will coach Joe Early says that they generally be more geared to a more traditional start the class with about 130 guys. practice.” “It’s a lot of conditioning at the beOne of the interesting aspects of the ginning,” Early said. “It’s basically see- 2011 team is who will be the new quaring how guys move in space, seeing how terback. Palomar’s main quarterback athletic they are, giving them a basic con- for 2009-2010 was Nate Ong, who signed cept of what our philosophy is.” with Old Dominion and started taking Most of the players will be on the classes with them at the beginning of the spring semester. Ong passed for 3,966 The conference we’re in is really survival yards and 33 touchof the fittest. The team that has the least downs in his two-year stint at Palomar. amount of injuries is usually going to be Early pointed out a few possible candistanding at the end. dates for the quarterback job, particularly Joe Early David Fisher, who Head Football Coach transferred to Palomar last year.

“It’s going to be a good competition,” Early said. “At this point, they’re working hard and they’re trying to grasp what we’re doing. That’s all we can ask for at this point.” The Comets lost a tribe of key players during the offseason, including Ong, defensive end Zach Gholson (University of Memphis), middle linebacker C. J. Malauulu (Kent State), quarterback/long snapper Tynan Murray (Western Illinois), cornerback Devin Willis (Northern Arizona) and defensive tackle Reggie McGrue (William Penn). But that’s what comes with the territory of being a community college. “It’s very transitional,” Early said. “Each year, regardless of how many players you have coming back from the previous season’s team, it’s always a new team. We need to try and get as many guys on the same page as fast as possible, so our learning curve can be more progressive.” “I feel like the team’s looking pretty good this year,” said freshman Dallas Butler, a tight end and halfback who played with the team last season. “I feel like our training is going pretty good; we’re getting trained well by our coaches.” Last season, the team ended with a record of 5-5. “Our big thing is staying healthy, avoiding those types of injuries,” Early said. “The conference we’re in is really survival of the fittest. The team that has the least amount of injuries is usually the one that is going to be standing at the end.” Avoiding injuries is key. Right now, the team is practicing without pads. But Early said that injuries are a lot more common once the pads come on and the hitting starts. “You never want to play as if you’re going to get hurt, but some of these things are out of your control,” Early said. “That’s our main focus getting guys strong, and playing the right way so we can avoid injuries.”

Coach J.G. Aegerter watches defensive ends David Moodie (middle) and Carson PaoPao (right) drill with David Moodie during spring football conditioning training on April 21. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

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Above: Incoming freshman quarterback Connor Paysse (right) hands off the ball to runningback Kyle Brown during spring training April 21. Below: Freshman runningback Thomas Worden practices during spring practice on the Palomar football field April 21. The Comets had a record of 5-5 last season. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

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Baseball wins 8th conference title in 14 years Walk-off home run in 11th inning gives Comets the conference title Mark Saunders The Telescope

In baseball there’s nothing like a two-out rally. On April 26, Palomar men’s baseball team upped that excitement in the bottom of the ninth inning—overcomig a four-run deficit—to clinch the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference title. The Comets, now 24-11, beat the San Diego City Knights 8-6 after 11 innings on April 26. The win gave Palomar the conference title—its eighth title in the last 14 years— with one game left in the regular season. Before the game, assistant coach Ben Adams said this year’s team has been different in that there is a real dynamic mix of high school and transfer student athletes. “Most of the kids that are back (from a four-year school) have a little different perspective,” Adams said. “It’s been good.They’ve played well and battled through adversity all year.” Adams added: “We played a tough schedule. Came out of the preseason six and five. It’s been one of those things where we haven’t

Above: Head Coach Buck Taylor (center) narrowly misses a watercooler dump after Palomar’s walk-off win to clinch the championship. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope) Right: Josh Sabourin, who hit the game-winning, two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th, celebrates the win with his teammates. (Kristen Campbell/The Telescope) always been rewarded for doing things right this last half of the year. But they’ve battled through it and kept grinding.” The Comets began the bottom of the ninth inning behind 6-2. With two outs, a single from pinch-hitter Derek Baum sparked a fire of last minute offense. Outfielder Casey Munoz walked and pitcher Josh Sabourin hit a single before shortstop Tyler Bernard delivered a baseclearing double, cutting Knights’ lead to one run. A timely single by Danny Bethea—accompanied by a throwing error from the Knights—scored Bernard to tie the game. Coach Buck Taylor said the team

has always been resilient as a group. “I though we could have played with a little more intensity,” Taylor said of entering the eighth inning. He added in regards to the comeback: “But these guys. I’m starting to wonder if that’s just how they are.” The Knights dominated much of the game due to a slow Comet start. “We were dead early on,” Sabourin said. “Our energy was low until we got a big hit.” Sabourin added: “We had a big, three-run double by Tyler Bernard that sparked the team. I knew once we were tied there’s no way we’re going to lose.” In the bottom of the eleventh,

Sabourin returned to the plate to issue the final blow to the Knights: a two-run home run. “These guys always have a chance late and they proved it again,” Taylor said. “The depth on our bench is awesome. We have so many guys on the bench who can come in and get it done for us.” Outfielder Mitch Tybroski, who had batted in a run, said the team never gave up under any circumstance. “This has been one of the cra-

ziest comebacks I’ve been in,” Tybroski said. “In the beginning we weren’t executing. We just tried to string some hits together. Hopefully we keep playing how we’re playing.” The Comets played their last regular season game on April 28. Whatever the outcome, the team is walking out of the season as conference champs. Contact Mark Saunders, news editor, at msaunders@the-telescope.com

Softball earns share of conference title with Grossmont Colleen Collins The Telescope

The Palomar women’s softball team is heading into the postseason and aiming to win the state championship. The team beat San Diego City College 13-0 on April 26, cementing their position as Pacific Coast Athletic Conference co-champions, a title they will split with Grossmont College. The team had a 10-run third inning and forced the game to end after the fifth inning, because of a rule that ends the game if the team is winning by eight or more runs after the fifth inning. The conference title is one part of the team’s mission for the season. “Our team goals were to win conference first,” shortstop Courtney Above: Head Coach Lacey Craft talks to the team before practice April 14. They tied for the championship. (Deb Hellman/ Krauss said. “Then to win state.” After its win on April 26, the The Telescope) Right: The team gets ready to run out onto the field for a March 9 game. (Phyllis Celmer/The Telescope) team must head back to practice and wait for the post-season, which This season, the team lost four versity and issues. And the softball thing we can to win as starts the weekend of May 7. But games before conference started. team was no different, but they one,” LeBeau added. It’s a challenge for the team doesn’t plan to lose its ex- And then it kicked off the confer- overcame the struggles and were ence with a loss to the co-champi- stronger because of it. the women to keep focitement and energy from the win. Without these issues, the team cused and stay on top “I plan on keeping it going. We ons, Grossmont College. “We started off hot, then had wouldn’t be where they are. LeBeau of their game every know how hard we had to work to get here, and we have to keep the a couple of bumps and bruises,” said the hard times helped them day. Many things can pedal pushed down, full speed and sophomore Danielle LeBeau said. to grow closer as a team. It helped ruin their concentranever let off of it,” Krauss said of the “We are ending it now even hotter.” them learn to work together as a tion . Although they’re having a suc- whole, instead of individuals. “We all have differpost-win high. “It brought us closer as a team ent personalities, and The team hasn’t had a smooth cessful season, any team with 19 path toward its co-champion title. women is going to have some ad- who wants to win and will do every- we have learned (from)

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some people you need to let them have a minute,” LeBeau explained. “And some, you can just give them the look (that says) pick it up and they get it.” The team cohesion has added to the team’s success. And, most of all, it has made for an enjoyable season for the players and coach Lacey Craft. “It’s her first year as head coach and we want it bad for ourselves. But, it makes it that much more special to win conference her first year as head coach,” sophomore Jennifer Mathis said. “It means a lot that we got the title back.” Contact Colleen Collins, staff writer, at ccollins@the-telescope.com

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