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Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif. monday oct. 11, 2010 Vol. 64, No. 6

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Interest group pushed off campus belinda callin the telescope

Above and right, Palomar College Fire Club member Steve Luna plays a mock victim in a drill. casey byrne the telescope

Members of the Palomar Fire Club donned fake blood and burn wounds on Friday, Oct. 1, as they played victims of a mock plane crash at McClellan-Palomar Airport. The exercise was part of a multiagency drill that tests readiness and response to a plane crash with mass casualties at the airport. FAA regulations require these mass casualty drills every three years to insure agency preparedness during a catastrophic event such as a plane crash. “Everybody was able to meet their training objectives,” said event organizer and assistant airport manager Olivier Brackett. “This was a lot of hard work.” The scenario had a plane crashing shortly after landing, breaking apart and scattering victims along the runway. A city bus was used to represent a damaged plane, and rescue teams had to assess the scene Photos by allyson watson | THE TELESCOPE and set up a triage where victims PCFC member Brittany Quillin shows off her could be treated. Agencies involved “wound,” created by make-up artists. included local fire departments and

Fire club drills with the pros

American Red Cross, as well as the FBI and Carlsbad city officials. The PCFC will often volunteer to take part in various training exercise in cooperation with fire departments across the county, according to club advisor Carl Lofthouse. “(The PCFC) helps move members from being students into active fire service,” he said. After the drill was concluded, a de-briefing was held and everyone was treated to lunch. The participants were all smiles after completing the excercise Many individuals were still in their bloody costume as they ate sandwiches and talked excitedly about the drill. The PCFC members looked as though they had been in an actual plane crash, with realistic looking wounds and burns applied by make-up artists who donated their services to the exercise. The club was at the event to act as victims of the plane crash, and members said they hoped to get a valuable firsthand experience in the process. “It’s a good way to put us in their (firefighters) shoes,” said Tyler Tuttle, a member of the PCFC.

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It gives you a first-hand look of what it is like to be a victim, and be able to observe first responders in action.

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— Su Coy

Palomar Fire Club Chief

The PCFC is in its fifth year at Palomar, and according to Lofthouse, the club participates in many similar events to help members gain experience and get the chance to network with veterans in the fire service. Mike Ballester, a second year club member, said that events like this are very important for those turn to fire page

Students had the opportunity to participate in the battle between big oil and green legislation, but last week organizers were asked to leave by the administration. CALPIRG, California Public Interest Research Group, was on campus last week managing a campaign against Proposition 23, a proposition that if approved would suspend a 2006 voter-approved global warming solutions act. Jon Kenney, a CALPIRG campus organizer, was in charge of the campaign, and was recruiting interns. “I was getting the feeling that Palomar doesn’t want us on campus,” Kenney said. He said that CALPIRG’s goal on campus was to get students to sign pledge cards that said that they would vote no on Prop 23. “Students often talk about what is wrong with the world, CALPIRG gives them an opportunity to do something about it,” Kenney said. “CALPIRG is a nonpartisan interest group fighting for public interest and right now the public is being affected by air pollution.” Kenney and his interns had reserved a conference room in the library for their first official Palomar chapter CALPIRG meeting. One hour before the meeting Kenney received a call informing him that the room was for staff use only and they could not hold their meeting there. Kenney and his group then turn to calpirg page

No parking solution in sight emilie vurik the telescope

It’s hard to find someone who is happy with the parking situation at Palomar, which has left some students wondering why a solution isn’t being implemented. “It’s a big problem, a lot of people buy parking permits, but still don’t find a place to park,” student Jonathan Mendoza said. “They have to park in residential areas. I think it’s time for change.” Bonnie Dowd, the vice president of finance and administration, said that Palomar does not have the funds to add additional parking. “A structure is very expensive and the state does not fund for that, it would have to be with local money, which we do not have,” Dowd said.

She explained that there is a difference between money that would pay for parking, and money that pays for the new buildings on campus. Proposition M, a $694 million voter-approved bond used to update buildings, funds the new buildings. Prop M does not include parking. Students said that school officials should find another solution. “It’s difficult to find parking any time of day,” student Brandon Miller said. “I wish they would open up the dirt parking area because I have to park way out in the boondocks.” He added that he has to come as much as an hour early to find parking sometimes. turn to parking page

RICHARD KOCI HERNANDEZ | mct campus

Tyler Ichien, 15, of Los Gatos, Calif., looks over his shoulder before backing out of his parking spot.

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ASG, clubs hold campus bash

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It’s the future or bust for Palomar students. Palomar’s yearly Comet Celebration will be held Oct. 12 and 13 in the Student Union Quad.The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. The Associated Student Government and various clubs will be hosting booths, games and music to reflect the futuristic theme. In addition to techno music and games, clubs merchandise will be sold on the second day of the event only, according to ASG President Channing Shattuch. While outside vendors will be present, booths for the event are exclusive to campus clubs. “We just want people to have fun,”Shat-

In the Oct. 4 issue of The Telescope, we inaccurately reported which classes would be added to the Spring 2011 schedule. By shifting college resources from non-credit classes to credit classes, academic departments are adding 76 new classes in high-demand areas, such as English, speech, math, history, psychology, and sciences. That adds 2,750 new seats, according to Berta Cuaron, Asst. Superintendent/ Vice President for Instruction. For a complete list of new courses, visit palomar.edu and click on New Classes.

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• Flu Shots offered at the Health Service center will be free for students and $15 for staff. Call 760-744-1150, ext. 2380 or 8105 to make appointment. • Breast Cancer Awareness information available at Health Services center. Booth set up Oct. 11 and 12

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• Comet Celebration at 9:30 a.m. and Oct. 13 Student Union Quad • Free Where are the Jobs for Me? workshop at 11:30 a.m. in SSC-1, Gov. Board Room

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• ASG Meeting at 1 p.m. in SU-

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• Concert Hour at 12:30 p.m. in the performance lab. New York jazz pianist Roberta Piket, drummer Billy Mintz and bassist Jeff D’Angelo

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• Last day to drop classes with “W” • Night at Bald Mountain, Palomar Symphony and Pacific Coast Concert Band at 8 p.m. Sunday showing at 2 p.m.

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• “Where is the Party: 101 Event Planning” workshop at 11:30 a.m. in SSC-1, Governing Board Room

tuch said.“It’s just going to be a really relaxing event.” A lot of time is being put into planning the event. There is going to be a big spotlight on games for students, he added. Phi Theta Kappa will be one of the many campus clubs showcasing merchandise and games at its booth. Due to an upcoming Nov. 19 scholarship workshop, PTK will focus on promoting scholarship applications available to students, according to PTK President Bobby Schuster. To end each day of the event, students will have the opportunity to voice what they want to see in the future to the celebration’s audience. Contact the Office of Student Affairs at 760-744-1150, ext. 2594 for more information.

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Director Dr. Ellen Weller prepares the Palomar symphony for the upcoming Night at Bald Mountain performance.

Symphony, Concert Band ready for dark performance

The Palomar PerformingArts department will set the Halloween mood with the second scheduled performance of the fall lineup.“Night on Bald Mountain,” is scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 16 and 2 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Howard Brubeck Theatre. “Night on Bald Mountain” has been referred to as being a dark composition that is more often heard during Halloween, according to websites. Excerpts from the composition can be heard throughout the 1941 movie “Fantastia” by Walt Disney Productions. The Palomar Symphony, directed by Dr. Ellen Weller and Palomar/Pacific

Coast Concert Band, directed by Ken Bell, will perform individually and together. The Symphony is scheduled to perform works by Saint-Saens, Berlioz and Mozart, while the Concert Band will preview the fall season’s musical with a “Guys and Dolls” sampler. Together the two will perform “Night on Bald Mountain”composed in 1867 by Russian Modest Mussorgsky. The performance cost $12 to the general public, $10 for seniors and staff and $8 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at palomar.edu/performingarts or call 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

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Quick college credits with Fast Track Need college credits in a hurry? Get them now with Palomar Fast Track. Offered in two tracks each semester, Fast Track classes are full credit courses in eight short weeks. These classes are hard, but will allow students to quickly obtain work-related goals, or move forward to more advanced studies. Fast Track offers courses in math, his-

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tory, and business and more. Online classes are offered as well. Fast Track 2 classes begin Oct. 20 and ends Dec. 15. For more information visit palomar.edu/schedule/ fastTrack_new.htm. Classes are filling up quickly. The admissions department recommends students interested in taking a Fast Track class set up an appointment by calling 760-744-1150, ext. 2164.

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Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 | THE TELESCOPE

Kevin R. Wexler | mct campus

Tyler Clementi, a freshman at Rutgers University in New Jersey, committed suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate and another freshman used a webcam to secretly transmit a live image of him having sex with another man. A candlelight vigil (shown above) was held for Clementi on Sunday, Oct. 1. New Jersey legislators say they will tighten laws to protect the rights of alleged victims such as Clementi, but the effort could take years — or go nowhere. San Diego beaches received high marks on summertime report cards. In a report issued by Heal the Bay, a Santa Monica-based environmental group, San Diego County beaches earned 76 ‘A’ grades and one ‘B’ grade for coastal water quality, according to an article dated Sept. 29 from the San Diego Union-Tribune. “It’s good to know,” student Kyle Lucciani said. “Now when I go to Mission Beach I don’t have to worry about my hair falling out.” With the exception of Los Angeles County and the Central Coast region, more than 90 percent of 453 areas tested across California received A or B grades. Despite the high rankings, state budget cuts could hamper future coastline tests. This may also disable the system used to warn beach goers when waters are unsafe, according to the same article.

Currently, no law in California requires sex offenders to be fitted for GPS units once released from prison. On Aug. 30, low-risk offender Paul Castro failed to report for his GPS fitting. Despite that he turned himself in, community members were alarmed. This prompted Escondido police to begin verifying parolee locations, according to an article dated Sept. 28 from The North County Times. “They need to be fitted right when getting out of prison,” student Daria Compton said. “I get that it would cost extra money, but it is definitely worth it.” Today, about 6,500 sex offenders are monitored by GPS in California. There are as many as 50 offenders who fall below the radar every month for unknown reasons. There is currently no standard procedure to fit offenders with GPS tracking units upon exiting prison, according to the North County Times article.

Escondido has secured an InN-Out Burger after 19 years of waiting. In 1991, Escondido lost the opportunity for its first In-N-Out because of the city’s sign regulations. For 19 years, city officials

worked with In-N-Out executives to bring the popular burger chain to Escondido, according to an article dated Sept. 30 from the North County Times. “I always have to go to San Marcos for In-N-Out,” student Megan Roland said. “They’re really making Escondido better (by adding In-N-Out).” Throughout opening day, more customers arrived at the new location by foot and car. The drivethrough line grew so large that the line extended into nearby Valley Parkway. Beginning in 2011, getting caught with one ounce or less of pot will no longer be a misdemeanor,but an infraction.This will prevent the offense from occupying courtroom time and showing up on background checks. The law was approved on Sept. 28 by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. In addition, the governor said he remains against Proposition 19, which would legalize use and possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, according to an article dated Oct. 1 from the San Diego Union-Tribune. The reaction among state lawmakers is split, but supporters hope that the new law will decrease the chances of Proposition 19 passing this November.

More than 200,000 people are hospitalized every year due to flu complications. An estimated 36,000 die from those complications, according to an article dated Sept. 24 from the San Diego Union-Tribune. As flu season approaches, county health officials encourage everyone to receive a flu shot, including low-risk ages. At a Sept. 24 event sponsored by the San Diego Black Nurses Association, volunteers urged citizens to get vaccinated now. “It’ll be much better (early availability),” first-year student Sarai Alvarez said. “I think people would take advantage and should.” Flu shots are now manufactured to cover more strains of influenza and in greater quantities. Earlier availability will help avoid another shortage as seen last year, according to the San Diego Union Tribune article. To find vaccination clinics in San Diego County, visit sdiz.org or go to Palomar’s Health Center on the San Marcos campus.

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Palomar career counselor and instructor, Sarah Moore, is shown teaching a career/life planning class at the San Marcos campus in Rooom MB-12 on Oct. 5. Moore is an instructor for a series offered on the Escondido campus on determining a major.

Free workshops see low attendence Daniel martin The Telescope

Palomar offers free workshops about once a week, but few students take advantage of them. On Wednesday, Sept. 29, only eight students attended a workshop on determining a major. While the number of Palomar students who haven’t decided on a major is definitely higher than eight, the fact remains that while most workshops are relevant to students, few actually take advantage of them. These particular workshops are a part of a series hosted by Sarah Moore, a Palomar career counselor. She said that attendance at each workshop varies. “I’ve had workshops with one student, and workshops with 26 students,” Moore said. Those who attended this workshop said they found it useful. Mary Morones, a Palomar student, said the workshop helped her narrow down her options, and she was glad she attended. Another student, Scott Radebough, said that the workshop helped him outline his goal, and to figure out what major he wanted for his goal. He also said that he would recommend it to a friend. Moore said that the workshops are funded by the Teacher Learning Center at the Escondido Campus. The TLC is a learning resource that offers tutoring, a study area, and certain workshops. Moore believes the reason for the low attendance is due to the lack of student involvement, and that students should pay attention for these opportunities. Some students said that they weren’t even aware that the workshops were offered. One student, Keith Amidei, said he hadn’t heard of this workshop series. He also said that he would have been interested in attending if he had been on campus and knew about it. Another student, Ian France, said that he would be interested in attending these workshops because they are very applicable to life. Not everyone was interested in

the workshops, though. Tiffany Bickerstaff, a child development major, said that she doesn’t need the workshops because she prefers to learn these skills through her own life experiences. Moore said that as long as she can help just one student, she will be satisfied. For students who are interested

in attending, the next workshop, which is on resume writing, is on Oct. 15 at the TLC on the Escondido campus, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sarah Moore by email: smoore2@ palomar.edu. All of the future workshops are listed on the calendar on palomar.edu.

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Transfer Progress Gov’t takes first step in improving transfer system The government has finally done something to make it easier to transfer from a community college. On Sept. 29, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill guaranteeing a spot in the Cal State University system for all California community college students who follow a prescribed academic path. While this measure received little press coverage and an astonishing lack of fanfare, it is an important and necessary attempt to fix the ailing transfer system. The bill, officially titled SB 1440, sets out specific criteria for transfer. It not only requires that CSUs accept students who complete the transfer program, but also mandates that the university admit those students at the junioryear level. These measures are long overdue, and in theory will provide Palomar students with opportunities they have earned. Nearly every transfer-bound student knows that the journey to the transfer application and admission process is fraught with mystery, anxiety and mountains of paperwork. The “path” to CSU has been increasingly muddled as more state schools face budget shortages and enrollment sur-

pluses. These factors combined to form a “perfect storm” of failure in a system conceived for students. The mission of higher education has always been to help students in improving themselves and keeping society upwardly mobile. Community colleges were a stepping stone to a four-year university, whether in state or out of state, public or private. Somehow, in a flurry of enrollment and prestige growth, many CSU schools lost sight of this goal, prompting Sacramento, thankfully, to intercede on behalf of oft-forgotten community college denizens. While we strongly feel that the measures of this bill are a necessary part of our state education system’s evolution, serious questions about its implications remain. Overcrowding in the CSU system is an unignorable fact. Many of these schools are facing a record number of applications from qualified students, and are often forced to reject many worthy candidates. This bill will only strain the system further by forcing CSU schools to balloon their enrollment, quite possibly causing the quality of the programs they offer to degrade. Sacramento needs to recognize that this bill is a fantastic first step, but it’s just that: a first step. Community colleges and the CSU system need more support and only by reinvigorating the system with funds and enthusiasm can the state accomplish its original mission of serving the needs of all students, including those at Palomar.

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Say the Pledge only if you want ben gross The Telescope

As a nation that supposedly is high and mighty about its freedom of choice, it is weird that we would question when someone didn’t want to say the Pledge of Allegiance in class. Not saying the Pledge doesn’t automatically label someone as unpatriotic. Secondly, if we really care about the pledge then why do we stop saying it after high school? It should be an issue of individual choice. The issue has arisen in the Poway Unified School District, where students are told they don’t have to say the Pledge of Allegiance at Twin Peaks Middle School each morning. Originally written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, the pledge has been modified four times in its history. The controversial “under God” portion wasn’t officially added until the 1950s. The meaning hasn’t really changed however. It declares your allegiance to America and the things that the country stands for. Not an intrinsically harmful concept because America has stood for positive things such as freedom of choice, speech, religion and more. But dissent is as patriotic as any of these and ties into First Amendment rights and even the birth of this nation. A person who questions his nation’s actions is just as patriotic as one who passively accepts their country the way it is. After all, wasn’t this nation founded on dissent? If parents or people in general really cared about the Pledge, then why do they stop saying it after high school? Why don’t people stand up in their offices every day, turn to

Kurt Strazdins | mct campus

Students in the Poway Unified School District no longer have to say the Pledge of Allegiance. the nearest flag, place their right other rights aren’t possible. hand over their hearts, and say the This is far more important than pledge? If these parents are really being patriotic. We tend to overlook concerned with establishing the al- that fact. legiance to America, then why don’t The Poway district putting this they take on that responsibility extra language that gives a choice themselves? to the kids to say the pledge or not The job of the state is to teach does no harm in my opinion. I doubt our youth and prepare them for that there are many potential unpatheir futures, not to teach values. triotic troublemakers in suburban Teachers and administrative offi- San Diego. Parents should be more cials have more pressing concerns, concerned with First Amendment such as how they are going to teach rights than blind patriotism. an increasing amount of kids with The pledge doesn’t need to be fewer teachers. taken out of schools. Giving the kids Freedom of choice and there- the choice to say the pledge does no fore speech and expression are harm. A little food for thought to First Amendment rights. The First end on: If it is really a pledge, then Amendment is arguably the most why do kids have to recite it every important piece of legislature in day? That seems to defeat the purthe U.S. Constitution. Without it, all pose of a pledge.

Should the gov’t raise taxes on alcohol?

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No. I don’t like taxes being raised at all. I don’t think it will reduce crime. I don’t think there is a big enough relationship between alcohol and crime, at least not more than anything else.

Yes, taxes should be raised. A lot of people drink. They’ll think twice if it’s more expensive. It would help the community because drunk drivers cause a lot of problems.

— Kelly Quintal, 34

— Raul Bermudez, 17

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No. No taxes need to be raised. Everything is expensive right now. The government is raising taxes in general too much.

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—Jennifer Mullen, 21

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Yes, I think it (would) be okay. It would bring in more revenue for the government. Less people would be able to afford alcohol and less people would be able to do stupid things while drunk.

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Yes, I think they should raise taxes on alcohol because it could lead to a decrease in overall crime.

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— Nate Fulk, 18

— Casey McPerry, 18 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 MB-1. 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.

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Raising thefor bar for booze Drunk drivers’ last call loghan call The Telescope

The Governator is looking to terminate drivers with multiple DUIs, or at least keep them off the roads for a very long time. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill last week that will allow judges to revoke driver’s licenses of people with three or more convictions for up to 10 years. Finally someone is taking a realistic approach to curbing a growing epidemic on our roads here in California. In a little more than a year when this bill takes effect it will force possible offenders to question whether or not it’s worth a decade of transportation issues. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there are currently 310,000 people driving in California that have been convicted of driving under the influence at least three times. The current law penalizes drivers up to three years for a third conviction. Clearly, that hasn’t worked. If someone has two DUIs, plain and simple, they aren’t getting the message. Jumping from a penalty of two years to 10 years is a major slap in the face that says you’ve been warned before; now we’re playing hardball. But this is not just to wake up the idiots driving drunk; this is for the safety of all the other drivers out there who are responsible. By en-

forcing tougher laws, if people screw up, at least we don’t have to deal with them for 10 years as opposed to just three. Multiple offenders clearly don’t learn their lesson. If they have been punished twice already and get nailed for the third time they don’t deserve to be on the road. Checkpoints, jail time, privileges taken away are all deterrents, but at some at point enough is enough. Cut their license in two, throw them injail and pony up some cash. People will continue to abuse the system if the law isn’t harsh enough. At the current moment a fourth DUI conviction lands the offender in jail for up to a year with their license being revoked for four years. I’m sorry but by conviction number four, you should never be able to drive again. I applaud the Governor’s aggressive stance on such a deadly issue. Driving is already the most dangerous task we do on a daily basis. According to the NHTSA over 34,000 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2008. Thanks to our governor we are have the opportunity to get 310,000 potentially dangerous drivers off the road.

Taxing the Good Times graianne ward The Telescope

I used to have such a vendetta against alcohol that I almost bought the mask from the movie “V For Vendetta” just to prove my point. But when I hit 21 I became a social drinker. I tried to watch my intake but one drink led to another and the next thing you know you’re “Doin’ the Butt” on a table in the middle of a bar. While these are considered good times (when you can remember them) the proposition to add a tax increase to alcoholic beverages may have most of us saying adios mf to those shots of Scooby Snacks, Three Legged Monkeys and Buttery Nipples. I think it’s the best idea we’ve had in a long time. Downing gallons of alcohol leads to a higher risk of liver disease, heart disease, stroke, depression, cancer, bad choices, risky sex and messy driving --- things that make the tax increase look great in my eyes. According to a CNN article, doubling the current taxes on alcohol would reduce alcohol related-deaths by 35 percent, fatal car crashes by 11 percent and the rates of sexually transmitted diseases by 6 percent. Bonus! That means there will be a lot less embarrassing footage online of people doing stupid stuff. Girls Gone Wild may now be called Girls Gone Mild since they can only afford a slight buzz. Beer goggles may be known

as beer glasses. Happy hour will now be Content hour. Beer pong is now soda pong. With the way the economy is looking, heavy drinkers and casual drinkers will have a nasty response to a tax hike. If it was water I could understand, you need that to survive. But it’s alcohol, it’s killing you so how can a drinker get mad because the government is trying to give their liver a few extra years. Clubs, bars, restaurants, beverage industries and liquor stores will suffer the most. A few buddies of mine have taken mixologist classes because they think they could make large amounts of money like strippers do. Now they’ll have to invest in a stripper pole because no one’s going to want to pay $50 to see you throw a bottle up in the air, catch it behind your back and pour them ONE shot. That is money that they could put toward their mortgage. The government wins either way. A 10 percent tax increase would save the state $214 million in healthcare cost and generate $249 million in revenues, in addition to reducing alcohol consumption by 5 percent. In my mindset anything is better than a replay of prohibition. Everybody wins here. You can still get your drink on but at a less risky rate. The more you drink, the more lint in your pocket but more money is going into our community. While the angel on my shoulder is happy for the future of my liver, spleen and dignity, the devil on my other shoulder advises everyone to stock up on as much alcohol as possible while you still can!

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Cactus caretaker seeks garden apprentice Yvonne Lanot The Telescope

Can’t stand the thorns, get out of the cactus garden. Former Palomar student Dick Henderson, 72, has been managing Palomar College’s cactus and succulent garden for over 10 years. He voluntarily works in the garden seven days a week, including holidays, for at least a few hours a day. Years have passed, the plants have grown and Henderson is now looking for an apprentice. “I’m never going to retire,” Henderson said. “But I am going to slow down. Having someone to help me out will help give me a little more time in studying.”

As a member of almost every garden club in San Diego, Henderson first volunteered to manage the garden while in the San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society in 1999. “One of the clubs I belonged to asked for volunteers to help with some of their volunteer projects,” Henderson said. The cactus garden was one of them and I like cactus and succulents. So I decided to do this for a year and see how it went and then I just couldn’t get away from it.”

Deb Hellman | THE TELESCOPE

Left: One of the flowering cactuses in the college’s extensive cactus and succulant collection tended by Richard Henderson year round. Right: Palomar caretaker, Richard Henderson, maintains the college’s cactus garden on the corner of Mission Road and Comet Drive. Tony Rangel, president of Palomar’s Arboretum, sees Henderson as a man who is friendly and loves his plants. “He’s very passionate about what he does,” Rangel said. Henderson, who was aPalomarstudent for 15 years, is looking for someone to train and teach, as well as learn from. “A person that is interested in botany would be a good start. I’d like to teach my apprentice all kinds of succulent plants, as well as sages and salient,” Henderson said. “But I’m learning all the

time, too. So I’d be teaching and learning at the same time. So I’m hoping to get somebody to teach me things, too.” Rangel said he agreed with Henderson about teaching and learning from an apprentice. “He loves to share his knowledge,” Rangel said. With about two and a half acres and about 40 different small gardens, some of which are incorporated within each other, Henderson wants to expand the collection and keep it in good shape, not only for himself but also for the community. “It’s aesthetic and some of the plants here are endangered and some of them may be extinct eventually,” Henderson said. “I

think when people come to a garden like this, they can get away from stuff. “I give tours and we also have picnics here. It’s just important for the community to have a place to go to have a picnic in a natural setting.” While Henderson is open in his search for an apprentice, he does have a certain type of person in mind. “I’d like somebody that is informed and inquisitive,” Henderson said. “You have to be inquisitive or you won’t last.” If interested in contacting Henderson about becoming his apprentice or to learn more about his tours and his cactus and succulent garden, call 760-480-4181.

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It might be the only night you will see teen heartthrob Justin Bieber and Snooki of ‘Jersey Shore’ out on a date -- or at least a guy with side-swept bangs and a girl with a sculpted pouf who look a lot like them. The event, of course, is Hallowween, when students have license to throw caution, care and sanity to the wind. Dressing up on Halloween has Celtic and European roots, according to the website history-ofhalloween.net. Originally, people thought that they could avoid being recognized by ghosts on the day of the dead by wearing masks. In the 1800s, the Irish and English brought their tradition with them to America, and began

modernizing the holiday by dressing in costumes and trick-or-treating. Palomar students had more than a few ideas for their costumes this season. “I’m going to be a flight attendant,” student Amanda Cunningham said. “My buddy and me are going to be Harry and Lloyd from ‘Dumb and Dumber’ in the scene where they were wearing bright tuxedos,” student Jarrek Sattatroce said. “I’m going to be a ninja,” said student Little Cruz while laughing with her boyfriend James Ruane, who said he’s going to be a doctor. Ready-made costumes can save you a lot of time and effort. It’s hard to miss the Halloween stores popping up across town. Based on early sales numbers, the upcoming holiday is looking up for local retailers. But some students are getting more creative with their costumes

umpkin pie is the traditional treat this season. This year, making your own is a piece of cake... er... pie. • 1 medium sugar pumpkin • 2 frozen pie crusts • 4 large eggs • 1 cup milk or cream • 1/2 cup sugar • Ground cinnamon • Ground nutmeg

1. Boil squares of a cut up pumpkin until they’re soft. Remove the skins.

2. Place the squares into a mon, and nutmeg to taste. This is your filling.

3. Prepare two bowls, putting about a cup in each.

4. Add two eggs to each bowl and mix.

5. Put filling into pie crust. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Put pies in oven for 45 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit

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this year. “I’m going to be a spider,” student Summer Clark said. She explained that she was going to make her own costume. “I work at Fredrick’s of Hollywood and we have these fishnet tights that have spider webs on them. I was thinking about putting it together with a rhinestone necklace shaped as a spider web, and then top it off with a corset, skirt, and black boots,” she said. Another economically friendly idea is to rent your costume. A rental can be better than buying something you’ll never wear again. Do you really need to own white patent leather go-go boots, pirate wench skivvies, a Dracula coat or a powder-blue tuxedo? There’s a rental costume shop in San Marcos called Buffalo Breath. Galaxy of Costumes Masquerade is located in Vista and Oceanside, and there are more options just a Google away. Halloween makes it acceptable to be outrageous. It’s the one time of year when being the most outland-

ish, grotesque, risque macabre or wacky person in the room is perfectly acceptable. And it’s one of the few times adults get to indulge in make-believe. So let your imagination go wild; the options are endless.

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HOW TO MAKE THE BEST

STEAK By Joyce Sáenz Harris, The Dallas Morning News

Before you ruin another perfectly good porterhouse by charring it à la Fred Flintstone, take our refresher course on the basics of buying and grilling steak. Let’s be honest. Most civilians can’t make a steak come out exactly the way a high-end steakhouse does, because most civilians probably don’t own an infrared broiler packing 20,000 BTUs of heat. So, before you fire up, take our tips from the steak experts. Armed with the right equipment and the basics of grilling technique, you need never embarrass yourself by producing another overcooked, rubbery rib-eye.

IS PRIME WORTH YOUR TIME? SHOPPING FOR STEAK In fact, Richard Chamberlain, executive chef and owner of Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House in Addison, Texas, and author of “The Healthy Beef Cookbook” (John Wiley & Sons, $21.95), says some consumers are put off by an untrimmed USDA Prime ribeye, with its pronounced marbling and large interior kernel of fat left intact. “They think, ‘Whoa, that’s way too much fat,’” he says. Only 2 percent of the American beef supply is graded prime by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Prime beef has about 15 percent more visceral fat than the more widely available USDA Choice. (Be aware that filets, which are tenderer by definition, are always cut from choice rather than prime beef.) Though genuine USDA Prime is scarce and costly, “High-end choice beef is nearly as good” as prime, says chef Klaus Fritsch, cofounder of Morton’s, the Steakhouse, in his new “Morton’s Steak Bible” (Clarkson Potter, $30). “So don’t be disappointed if you can’t get prime.”

Most of the steak at your local supermarket is on the lean side, which makes beef healthier to eat. The better cuts will be labeled USDA Choice. A supermarket shopper generally splurges on a quality Black Angus Certified USDA Choice steak, a loin or rib cut with an attractive amount of marbling. USDA Select is a less-expensive, middling grade of meat that’s OK for many everyday, budget family meals. But for home-grilling purposes, a cheaper steak won’t be nearly as tasty or as tender as USDA Choice. You definitely wouldn’t serve it to anyone you want to impress. Cookbook author and USA Weekend food columnist Pam Anderson prefers buying steaks that are 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Such steaks can easily weigh a pound or more and thus can be split between two people. If a butcher cuts your steaks, Fritsch advises: “Ask for center cuts. These tend to be the tenderest and are less apt to have any tough veins.”

Anderson. Put your skillet on the burner and turn it on high until fully preheated, 10 to 15 minutes. A gas burner is preferable to electric. Unless you’re cooking outdoors, make sure your vent-hood is going full-blast. Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 325 F. Rub steak with olive oil; coat with a salt-and-pepper seasoning mix. Anderson adds a small amount of

sugar to her mixture to speed up browning. 2. Sear in hot skillet for 2 minutes per side until you have “an impressive crust.” 3. Rest seared steaks on wire rack over shallow baking pan. 4. Baste seared steak with a garlic-infused, extra-virgin olive oil. Place baking pan with rack of steaks in oven. 5. Finish steaks in 325 F oven for up to 2530 minutes “to reach a rosy pink medium.”

Steaks are done “when an instant-read thermometer, plunged deep into the steak from the side, registers 140 degrees, but it will not hurt steaks, especially filets, to cook to an even higher internal temperature,” Anderson says. “If they’re ready, but you’re not, simply turn off the oven and crack the door. That’ll buy you at least another 10 minutes.”

tion in two minutes flat. Unfortunately, infrared broilers are very expensive options on a handful of outdoor grills and upscale kitchen ranges. Most home equipment simply can’t get hot enough to sear a steak the way a steakhouse can. Don’t worry about trying to get both sides evenly brown. “As long as one side is beautifully browned, the other side doesn’t matter so much,” chef Richard Chamberlain says. “You don’t want to overcook it in an attempt to brown both sides.”

Another way (preferred for thick or big cuts) is to cook with indirect heat. Move the meat over on the grill so the flame is not under the meat, but next to it. Keep the lid down for an oven effect with an air temp of around 300-400 degrees F. Steak firms up quickly as it cooks. An experienced chef can tell how done a steak is just by pressing it with a fingertip.

And no grilling forks ... ever! Always use a long-handled spatula, or better yet, a pair of tongs. And wear a grilling mitt. Don’t let steak stay on the grill to reach the requested doneness, or it will overcook. Instead, take it off the heat just before it gets to the desired stage, and let it “rest” on a plate for 3 to 5 minutes. Meat continues cooking internally after you take it off the grill. A steak removed from the grill at the rare stage will be medium-rare by the time it’s served. A short rest allows the interior’s rem aining blood and juices to flow from the center back toward the surfaces of the steak. Tip: The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recommends turning steaks on the grill with a sturdy pair of tongs. Don’t pierce or press on the steak, or you’ll lose juices.

Is it worthwhile for the average backyard griller to spend big bucks (say, $70 a pound) on fancy USDA Prime steak? Short answer: No, unless you really know what you’re doing. And what is USDA Prime beef, anyhow? Basically, it’s the best of breed: the tenderest, most flavorful beef you can buy. It’s also the fattiest beef, being chock-full of marbling — those little flecks of visceral fat that create flavor.

SKILLET STEAK Cooking steak needn’t involve a grill at all. For this old-fashioned “cowboy steak” method, you need only a burner, an oven, a heavy-bottomed, cast-iron skillet, a little olive oil and seasonings, and a lot of preheating. Steaks should be at least 1 inch thick.It’s ideal if you’re cooking for a crowd. The steaks are seared in a skillet, then finished in the oven.“The cooking surface should be piping hot,” says food writer Pam

COOKING STEAK ON THE GRILL Let raw steak come to room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking. If the kitchen’s hot or humid, make it no more than a half-hour. Season with a mixture of kosher or sea salt and coarse, fresh-ground pepper. Press gently into the meat’s surface on both sides and around the edges.

SEAR IT

Turn up those flames to 500 degrees or more, preheat the grill until it’s smokin’ hot, and sear that sucker to form a nice crust. Ideally, you’ll achieve caramelization: an even, light-brown color sealing in the steak juices. Some steakhouses use infrared broilers, which can cook a thick steak to rare perfec-

FINISH IT

Follow searing by properly finishing the steak. The usual way is simply to turn down the heat so the meat will cook through without burning.

WHAT NOT TO DO

Steaks shrink as they cook because they lose moisture. So avoid buying thin cuts, steaks under 1 inch thick; they overcook much too easily. Do not mess with the meat, chef Chamberlain says. Don’t move it around on the grill. Don’t turn it over more than absolutely necessary.

Arts & Culture| 9 Thank you, Palomar parking!

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I love Palomar parking. Where else do you find a place that gives you so much value for only 40 bucks? I can listen to music, catch up on phone calls, take time to relax and, of course, take on the thrilling challenge of finding a parking spot at 9 a.m. — and all this from the comfort of my car. Sarcasm? No way. Every day our lives become more complicated, busy and stressful. What I’m always looking for is a time to relax and mellow out.Thankfully, I discovered hell on Earth, or the parking lots at Palomar. I admit, from the day I started parking at Palomar until the day I realized it could be fun; I have

hated, with a passion, the insane task of finding a parking spot midmorning. I understand, the idea that looking for parking could be fun is ludicrous, but come on, we’re in a generation that has us wearing ripped jeans a foot under the waistline; nothing is too far-fetched. I realize that it’s going to be hard to convince you, so I have created a simple list of highly entertaining and productive things to do while looking for parking*:

Find the irony of it all

Laugh at all the people walking over a mile onto campus from residential streets. Or at least be amused by the fact that they have found a parking spot faster then you — who actually has a parking pass — how ironic.

Change your music tastes Have fun with your music. This requires going a step beyond your favorite tunes. Instead dump some Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus on your iPod. Then start rocking out or singing to it while you slowly drive past people, and yell out, “Have you guys heard this girl/guy sing?” You’ll get better facial expressions then someone watching ‘two girls one cup,’ a vulgar clip that if you haven’t heard of yet, you’ve been living under a rock.

Say hey to Grandma Finally make those calls to your relatives. Stop being lazy, this is a perfect time to call your grandma or mother and update her about all those amazing “educational” things

you’re doing. She’s probably paying for you to be there anyway.

Meditate

Shut down the technology and just relax already. Seriously, when was the last time you spent 30 minutes of no distractions to just mellow out? For a completely relaxing ride on cold days, break out that Snuggie that we all know you have, and pull in that open parking space feeling more relaxed than Shaq when he uses an Icy Hot patch.

NASCAR skills in Lot 12 Embrace the impossible task of finding a parking spot. This solution requires you to be on Starbucks or Red Bull, and don’t mind if people consider you a jackass. Just have fun with the whole crazy process, find

a parking spot 10 rows away, then navigate your way over there quicker then a Tom Tom on speed. Once you’ve landed the spot, add insult to your fellows drivers by breaking out that oversized bottle of champagne from the back seat and start dancing on the top of your car.

Disclaimer

*Don’t try these methods if you are late to class, have been drinking too many Red Bulls, or are in the car with your girlfriend, as results and reactions may vary. When attempting to have fun finding a parking spot, please allow ample time to actually not find a parking spot; at least 40 minutes. Remember using your phone, speeding and drinking will most likely result in a fine or being arrested.

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‘Life’ as we expected it Heigl, Duhamel endure parenthood in new flick of times — giving us decent tear-jerking moments, beginning with the one where the two not-friends mourn the loss of this young couple Uneven and sloppily sentimental, “Life as with a baby. We Know It” is still the best Katherine Heigl Life as they know it has changed. The theycomedy since “Knocked Up.” can’t-get-along comedy resumes, now with diaCredit her co-star, Josh Duhamel for that. per jokes, projectile vomiting, drop-the-baby As he has done in many a less-worthy roman- gags, that magical babysitter who knows how tic comedy, he amplifies her charm. And she, to calm children (“the baby whisperer”) and in turn, brings out his sweet side. such. These two people who haven’t commit“Life As We Know It” is about two seriously ted, haven’t fully grown up, suddenly are given mismatched people — once hurled responsibilities by friends who together on a disastrous blind date — are not there to see to it that they Movie review suddenly bonded together for life when succeed. ‘Life as We Know It’ their mutual friends die and will them Duhamel gets most of the funinto raising their infant daughter. ny lines, Heigl is assigned the job Messer (Duhamel) is a womanizing, of carrying off the scenes with out of four stars motorcycle riding TV director for the the most heart. Starring: Katherine NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. Holly (Heigl) A few supporting players Heigl, Josh Duhamel, and likes her high heels HIGH and her life score. Josh Lucas is the new man Josh Lucas organized. She runs a hip bakery and Holly would prefer in her life. Rated: pg-13 is utterly devoted to her college pal, Melissa McCarthy kills as the Alison (Christina Hendricks of “Mad plump, bossy, drawling neighbor. Men”). Even though Alison was responsible It lumbers along (they could cut 15 minfor “the Messer debacle of 2007.” utes) and the plot takes far too many predictThat’s the blind date Alison set Holly up able turns. But the weight of the material suits on with Messer, a pal of Alison’s beau, Peter Heigl’s skills. She’s not the gorgeous romantic (Hayes MacArthur). The date was a disaster victim (“27 Dresses,” “The Ugly Truth”). As — entirely his doing, seeing as how he’s self- in “Knocked Up,” a baby makes all the differish, childish, boorish and rude. They spend the ence in the world. next couple of years meeting, awkwardly, at And as uneven as it is, “Life as We Know Alison and Peter’s wedding and assorted par- It” still goes down like comic comfort food, ties, including their daughter’s first birthday. especially for anybody who’s ever dealt with Director Greg Berlanti, who cut his teeth as parenthood. A baby makes us grow up and a TV writer, show creator, producer and direc- changes our lives and as this film points out, tor, deftly turns this film on a dime a couple that’s not just a diaper joke.

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The Brooklyn-based dynamic duo Matt & Kim rocked the house on Friday, Oct. 1st. They were greeted with a open arms and closed doors at the sold out show in downtown San Diego at the House of Blues. Both Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino met while attending the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, where they began their dance punk, indie rock act under the stage name of “Matt & Kim.” The success of their sophomore album and hit single “Daylight” propelled them into instant stardom.“We’re so happy to be back in San Diego, this is one of our favorite cities to play at,” Matt Johnson said.

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contemplating joining the profession of fire and rescue service. “(The events) show us what we will be getting into,” Ballester said. PCFC Chief Su Coy donned the gory make-up as well, acting as a wounded passenger along with her club mates, and said that these events give Fire Club members valuable lessons and knowledge. “It gives you a first-hand look of what it is like to be a victim, and be able to observe first responders in action,” Coy said. The PCFC also takes part in organizing community blood drives

and beach clean-ups. Members also get the opportunity to visit local fire stations and do ride-alongs, which can also serve as a great opportunity to network with veterans and help them when they begin applying for jobs in the fire service, according to Lofthouse. Lofthouse founded the PCFC and now serves as an adviser. “The club helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and the fire academy,” Lofthouse said. “The students get a really good overview.”

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Jon Kenney, CALPIRG campus organizer, talks to students Rachel Emans and Sarah Violante on the Cal State San Marcos campus.

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moved to the area in front of the library and was told by Campus Police that they could not pass out fliers on campus. Kenney has decided to refocus his efforts on Cal State University, San Marcos where he said he has received a welcome reception. While at Palomar, Kenney went into Professor Zahra Samir’s Arabic 101A class to recruit, and not all students were impressed. “In a place where we’re educating people and someone comes in and says ‘this is what we’re about, sign this, when we can’t research the issue or discuss it, it’s a disservice to students because it teaches them to be followers, not leaders,” said anthropology major Shawn Wageman. If Prop. 23 passes, California’s unemployment rate would have to hold at lower than 5.5 percent for

four consecutive quarters before California’s clean air legislation would take effect, according to the official voter information guide found on voterguide.sos.ca.gov. This condition has occurred only three times in the last 40 years, according to economists referenced on stopdirtyenergyprop.com. “It effectively repeals our clean air laws,” Kenney said. “Renewable energy is the future of California; it has created 500,000 jobs already.” There is information that suggests that Prop 23 would actually create more jobs. Prop. 23 is funded by two major oil companies,Valero and Tesoro. “The state will save more than one million jobs and avoid billions in higher energy costs,” according to yeson23.com, the main site used

to promote the proposition. Palomar student and CALPIRG intern, Bruce Tadd said he joined the cause to help make people aware of what is happening in this year’s election. “This is the time to start making the shift to clean energy. The dust and particulates that are dumped into the air as a product of making fuel is killing us and the ocean around us,” Tadd said. Opposition to Prop. 23 includes the American Lung Association, the American Association of Pediatrics and AARP. Kenney believed that his presence on campus was needed. “Only 16 percent of Californians even know about Prop. 23,” Kenney said. “Students don’t really vote during midterms, but this is a big deal.”

spots.” Another student recognized the potential costs of either additional spaces or a parking structure. “An expansion for parking lots would be a positive and good idea as long as the cost for permits doesn’t go through the roof,” stu-

dent Daniel St. Clare said. Currently, there are no definitive plans to expand campus parking, but part of Palomar’s Master Plan 2022 is to “acquire adjacent properties for parking expansion and relocation of playing fields,” as well as aquire additional parking.

parking Continued from Page 1 Kyle Hoodenpyle, another student, agreed. He said that the school should create additional parking spots. “Today I have a good parking spot, but tomorrow, who knows?” Hoodenpyle said. “It’s ridiculously overcrowded to find parking

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Women’s coach ‘Marshall’s in new team focus to injuries and transfer students, according to Marshall. “We really didn’t get a team,” said student Jamee Schuster. The team hasn’t had time to bond with each other because of the late recruiting but they are hoping for the best, according to Schuster. Scott Cathcart, Palomar athletic director, said that they chose Marshall because of her skills in rebuilding programs. “She worked at El Modena High School and she resurrected their program when it was struggling,” Cathcart said. “That’s what really impressed us about her.” “At the community college level, it’s a total rebuilding every two years,” Cathcart added. While Marshall enjoyed coaching at Orange Coast College and El Modena High School, she said she wanted to get back to the community college level of the game. “University basketball is more of a job,” Marshall said. “It takes up the players’ whole

lives. The community college level is still fun. It’s also great for kids who don’t know exactly what they want to do.” Marshall has been playing basketball Palomar’s new women’s basketball coach since she was young. said she aims to have a “classy program.” “The boys on my block always played,” Leigh Marshall has been coaching women’s Marshall laughed. “I was a tomboy and basketball for seven years on the high school played with them. Once I started it, and college levels and has now come to PaloI loved it.” mar to revamp its program. Marshall played basketball “She’s fun,” student Brittni Maurer said. at Orange Community College “She helps out if you’re doing something and after her sophomore year, wrong and jumps in and plays with us too.” during which her team had One of Marshall’s main goals is for opposing won the state competition, teams to respect Palomar and for them to see she was asked to stay on as what the team has been able to make out of the head assistant coach. what they were given. “I always knew that I want“This is going to be a huge recruiting year,” ed to coach even when I was young,” Marshall said. “We just need to get on the floor Marshall said. “I had been the capand play. Whether we win or lose, it’ll still be a tain of every team that I was ever big success.” on, even in high school.” The team this year only has seven women Marshall went on to get her so far. There were no returning players, due master’s degree in kinesiology but said that her main goal was always coaching. The former Palomar women’s basketball coach left in May 2010 to coach for Cal State San Marcos. The athletics department had selected a new candidate who decided he didn’t want the position after only several weeks, according to Cathcart. The department head opened up another search for a coach, which is when they selected Marshall for the job. “The chance came up for me to get back to the community college level and I jumped at it,” Marshall said. Marshall has high hopes for the upcoming season, and urges any women who want to play to come to the practices, which are 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the Dome. “This is going to be a classy program” MarCoach Marshall watches players as they run up and down the floor on Oct. 4 in the Dome. Stacey prince | THE TELESCOPE shall said. Melina fickas The Telescope

GAME DAY WRAP UP Football: Week 5 Palomar (3-2) Palomar El Camino

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Top: Palomar sophomore quarterback Nate Ong, running for a first down here in the second half of the 2521 victory over El Camino. Bottom: Palomar Defensive end and Bosie State transfer Zach Gholson sacks El Camino quarterback in the Comet’s last game. -Image Courtesy of Hugh Cox, Palomar Athletics

RUSHING Ricciardulli,Nick Ong,Nate

No. Gain TD Long Avg. 16 117 0 30 6.4 13 73 0 27 3.5

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Cmp - Att Yds TD 17 - 29 161 3

RECEIVING Reynolds,Jevon Akpom,Geoff

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Yds TD Long 46 0 27 36 1 20

ALL PURPOSE Ricciardulli,Nick McGinniss,Xavier Reynolds,Jevon Ong,Nate Cashman,Pat Akpom,Geoff

Rush 103 0 0 45 0 0

Rcv 20 2 46 0 0 36

KR 29 67 0 0 0 0

PR Total 0 152 0 69 0 46 0 45 37 37 0 36

DEFENSIVE Taverma, Devin Meyers, Tala Hielscher,Stuar

Tack 9 6 0

FF 0 1 0

INT 0 0 1

Sack 0 2 0

INT 0

The injury-decimated Comets stunned the No. 8-ranked Warriors, handing them their first loss of the season 25-21 at Murdoch Stadium. Nate Ong threw a 20-yard touchdown strike to receiver Mikey Head with 20 seconds left to win a game that Palomar had trailed all the way. “I’d have to say that was my biggest catch ever,” Head, a sophomore from Ramona High School, told the San Diego Union-Tribune. “It was a corner route and Nate threw the ball right over my shoulder into my hands.” Palomar put up a futile fight attempting to trade blows toe-to-toe with an El Camino team that had taken over the Comets’ original No. 8 Grid-Wire national ranking. The Warriors led 21-6 with less than 10 minutes remaining in the non-conference game. Palomar’s winning TD drive was preceded by a 5-yard pass from Ong to tight end Dallas Butler and a 1-yard sneak by back-up QB Tynan Murray when Ong left the game briefly with a finger injury. The Comets get a bye this week and are at No. 1-ranked Mt. San Antonio on Oct. 16. Tom Saxe, Palomar Sports Information Director

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The core four Palomar water polo team finds victory and success through camaraderie Mark saunders The Telescope

Four athletes are saving women’s water polo one match at a time. While the Palomar women’s water polo team just missed their mark of achieving its goal of ending 8-0 this season, losing to Grossmont on Oct. 6. Leading the team on the road to playoffs are sophomores Colette Reid and Sally Aster followed by upcoming freshmen Kelly Walters and Danielle King. “Our goal is to win all our dualmeet games,” Falcone said. “That will give us an automatic bid into Mark saunders| THE TELESCOPE the Southern California playoffs. Top Right: Colette Reid Left: Danni King Bottom Left: Kimberly Walters Right: Sally Aster We can be first seed then.” As of Oct. 6, the water polo team is sporting a 3-1 conference record and a 7-4 record overall. The team has reached the Southern California playoffs two years in a row. The highest seed the team has obtained in tournament play is fifth. “Colette, Sally, Kimberly and Danni are our core players,” Falcone said. “They are the main group leading the team.” Within the pool, everybody on the team are thriving. The depth the on the roster is incredible. As a team, 109 goals have been scored this season. These four ladies have scored 65 of the 109 goals. “Everyone wants to win,” Reid

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said. “The most fun is having fun with the team. Win or lose, it’s all worth it.” Combined, Reid and Aster have scored 35 goals this season. And Walters and King have tallied 30 goals. The team experienced a rocky start forming their companionship but has overcome that, according to Reid. As one of the team’s captains, Reid said she knows that team unity is the key to continued success this season. Co-captain Aster agreed. “Everyone here is equal,” Aster said. “There is no weak or strong link. We all get along and reinforce encouragement.” All athletes attribute their success to the team’s overall camaraderie. “I struggled in the beginning to feel confident with my abilities,” Walters said. “Kelly and the team helped me get over those thoughts. I’m not afraid if I make a mistake.” As a freshman, adjusting was not difficult at all and the team seemed to click well, she added. While Falcone said that many players looked toward their captains to step up their game when needed, Aster said neither captain have the mindset of leading the team. If one tries their hardest, everyone else will respond with similar effort. Teammates have adopted the same mentality.

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“Everyone is always trying to get better and we want the team to keep getting better,” Freshman Danielle King said. King has been playing water polo since she was in fourth grade. Her love for the sport has driven her to where she is today as a favorite sophomore, according to Falcone. The team is very sophomoreheavy, with nine of 14 players being sophomores. Having this immense amount of experience has helped the team hone their skills in the water. “We’re strong across the board,” Falcone said. “There is leadership and unity from every athlete.” The team has racked up 50 assists together this season. “We have become very cohesive as one unit,” King said. The women’s summer water polo program brought newcomers and veterans together, providing the team with a strong returning roster. The majority of the team has been practicing together since last July. “There is a lot of chemistry within the team,” Aster said. “As a team aspect, everyone wants to do well,” Reid said. With only seven more matches before the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference tournament begins, the women’s water polo team is looking to continue the season in high spirits and high ranking.