New concept in biology studies offered By David Ross Students from both the sophomore and freshman levels will have the opportunity to conduct actual scientific research in a revolutionary new concept in field studies entitled Biology 99. This course, Regional Field Studies and Natural History, is offered by the Biology Department during the summer months and will be under the direction of Dennis Bostic. Up until now, real scientific fi eld work has been conducted by graduate students , but Bostic's innovative new course will allow students from all levels to particip ate in an intensive field study of life on an island in the Sea of Cortez,
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virtually untouched by the hands of man. "I wish I could have participated in such a study when I was an undergraduate," says Bostic , "I don't see the difference between fre s hmen and sophomores or juniors. Everyone goes on the assumption . that field work can only be conducted by graduate students. I disagree." Fifteen students will be selected to participate in this unique adve nture, each of whom will be engaged in original field research on the island. Some of the proposed proj ects are: Vegetational analysis, mammal census, a survey of the island birds and tracking reptiles
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with the aide of telem etering devices. The latte r s hould be an interesting if not hazardous undertaking since on this island gigantism is the rul e among reptiles. A race of rattlesnake, for example, is found in its l argest size here. The island, whose name is beingwithhe ld by the instructor to keep idle sightseers from visiting it, has never been subjected to such a field study. and it is hoped that it will yield much valuable information. Beginning on June 10 at 8 in the morning until 3 and conti nu ing for three days there will be an intensive, indepth orientation for fifteen students who
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Pink elephants raise funds for scholarships
Eight years ago eight students participated in the first campus Pottery Sale. Next Thursday, Friday and Saturday 60 students will have more than 3,000 items on sale. The wares will be set up under a parachute on the front lawn of the school, and will include a variety of pottery and also glass, wood and other art objects. Art Guild advisor, Val Sanders, found the surplus parachute two years ago and had it r e inforced to serve as a tent.
Each year, the Dome becomes a super shopping center, offering a little of everything from trifles to treasures. Mrs. Cecelia Roe, general sales chairman, says "the possibility of making a rare find _that no one but you recognizes the value of, is what seems to carry the greatest appeal. And for those of us on a budget, buying something useful at a bargain price is always appealing."
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Mrs . Roe and Mrs . Marjorie Cosh, presid ent of the Patrons, suggest that Pink Elephant shoppers should plan to arrive as early as possible in order to find the best selections. In past years, shoppers have arrived as much as two hours early for the annual event.
Pacesetters Day, designed to recogni ze P alomar College community senior citizens, has been designated as Friday, May 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. Dr. Frederick Huber, president of the college, stated that "the purpose of Pacesetters Day is to officially recognize the real pacesetters in education, both in earlier days and the present. A community college such as Palomar exists to serve its entire community, and those over 60 do represent a large and important part of the Palomar College community."
A snack bar will be manned during both days of the sale, and a baked goods table will offer culinary surprises. College students benefit from the months of preparation which go into each sale. Proceeds provide scholarships and financial aid to Palomar students.
Sales departments include garden shop, homemade baked goodies, bazaar, linens, household wares, hats, purses and shoes, furniture and appliances, clothing, books and a snack bar.
CAMPUS CALENDAR MONDAY, MAY 6 Palomar Christian Fellowship, 12 p.m ..
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ASG Entertainment Committee, 3 p.m .• P-1. Palomar Chess Club, 2 p.m., B-2. TUESDAY, MAY 7 LDS Student Association, 11 a.m . , J;:8-14. Adm. Council, 11 a.m., Conf. Rm. ~Eckankar• Discussion Group, 8 p.m., E-16. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Renaissance Fair, 11 a.m., Patio, Lawn. Mecha, 2 p.m., R-5 .. THURSDAY, MAY 9 Renaissance Fair, 11 a.m .. Patio, Lawn. Palomar Christian Fellowship, 11 a.m.,
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Christian Science Organization, 11 a. m., ES-9. Veterans Club, 11 a.m., 0-12. LDS Student Association, Noon, LS-16. Black Student Alliance, 1 p.m., F-11A. FRIDAY, MAY 10 Alcoholics ADOnymous, 10 a.m., F-3. , Coastltutlon Rewrlttng Committee, Hi Lm., Conf. Rm. RenaissaDCe Fair, 11 a.m., Patio, Lawn. Business Club Bake Sale, 11 a.m., Patio. Senior Cltlsens Day, 1--& p.m., Dome. Mecha DaDCe, 9 p.m., Student Union. •••Dally Palomar Christian Fellowship Prayer Meet!Dg 7 a.m., F-23.
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Bostic expects that the expedition will raise new questions and provide an impetus for a second field trip to study the island during the winter which he hopes to conduct next semester. People interested in this course, which will be listed in the summer catalog, should contact Dennis Bostic soon so that they may be put on the list. Those who go should have some biological background, and all prospectives will be interviewed. Bostic explained that approximately $125 will be required for food and transportation per student. The course is worth three units.
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PoHery sale provides market for campus art
Billed as one of the biggest annual clearance events in North County, the Patrons' Pink Elephant Sale will be held today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. , and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dome.
Each year, the Patrons give three $100 scholarships to high school stud ents enrolling in Palomar; three $100 scholarships to continuing Palomar freshmen : three $200 scholarships to graduates transferring to four-year institutions; and a $100 scholarship to a paramedical student. Additionally, the Patrons contribute $50 toward an Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society scholarship and $5 00 to the student work study program on campus.
will be participating. Such things as logistics equipment, food and camping equipment will be discussed. Then the researchers will be taken to the island via a Mexican shrimper. The Mexicans will drop hundreds of gallons of water to th~ group since the re are no streams or ponds on the island and it is expected that each person will consume a minimum nf rn1e quart of water a day. After two weeks, they will be picked up agai n by the shrimper and brought back to the m ainland . All of the research a nd study conducted on the island will result in a compendium of student papers that will "hopefully" be printed by the Palomar press.
Frederick Olsen, noted potter, presents special techniques in advanced throwing and design work to ceramics students.
Student ceramic work will be featured for sale in the eighth annual spring art and ceramics sale , May 9,10 and 11.
Renaissance festivities set Strong men and women, ale guzzlers, gluttons, archers and penniless pole climbers are needed for the Renaissance festivities next Wednesday and Thursday. Eric Christiansen, c ha irman of the Inter-Club Council Renaissance committee, isn't being quoted on this, but he must have had certain types ofpeople in mind when he described the activities that .will be sponsored. There will be a tug-of-war, ginger ale drinking and pie - eating contests, an archery competition, plus a greased pole to climb for a $5 purse. The festival committee has also planned for the more sedate student who just wants to look on at the activities. The heraldic shields class will have a booth set up where they c an make small personalized shields for customers. The shield comes with an explanation of the symbols. The Veterans Club will have a display of medieval weapons and the Nursing Department will show some old-time medicines . There will be no contest to see which is more effective. A center stage will be set up for performers, who include .the Student Citizens for Integrity of the Democratic Society (SCIDS) who will put on a play. Some music students may play instruments of the period, such as recorders and lutes. There will also be a display of medieval instruments. The Palomar Chamber Singers will give a recital in the Music Quad both days from 1 to 2 p.m. All this activity is sure to make
people hungry, so the Business Club and Alpha Gamma Sigma will have food concessions. Christiansen hopes that the festival will promote school activity and that students will joi n in by wearing clothes of the Renaissance era. There will be a trophy for the best costume. Festival activities will be held in the Fine Arts Courtyard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m . Wednesday and Thursday with displays only on Friday.
Library excuses fines Got any overdue books? Afraid to take t:hem back for fear of going bankrupt? Never fear, the librarians of the Phil H. Putnam Memorial Library and the Fine Arts Library have come to the rescue with Forgiveness Week, May 13-17 They've even composed a little poem. To err Is human To forgive, Divine Campus libraries , Taking this line, Announce a week of FORGIVENESS TIME. Return PAST DUE BOOKS, etc. too, Pay NO FINE for overdue.
Entertainment will be provided throughout the afternoon affair by the Palomar College Stage Band, the Chamber Singers, a guitar and banjo duo and a flamenco dance to guitar accompaniment. Campus tours to such activities as the planetarium, the child development laboratory and the science labs will be conducted by student tour guides. A buffet, hosted by the Palomar student body, and a "sing-along" for young and old will round out the fun . Senior citizens who are interested in more information or need transportation to the college on May 10 s hould contact Coordinator Selma Zarakov , 744-ll50, in the Community Services Department.
He sa id it is lighted at night and is visible to people in the community who may have miss ed advertisements for the sale. The basic idea of the sale is to allow the students to find a market for their work and to make handcrafted , oneof-a-kind items available to the campus and the community. First capitalism experience "It is the first experience with capitalism for some students," said Sanders. "Many are amazed that people like their work and buy it. They realize that there is more than just making pieces and storing them away : that creating is not just a single-ended thing." He said that although the show takes a lot of work. the students also have a lot of fun . Some people come to work in the show even though they don't have anything to sell. Student work shown Students showing work don't have to be art students, but they must attend Palomar. The work for sale cannot be part of an off-campus business venture. People who have a business must submit separate, different pi eces . Art Guild members and students are responsible for organizing the sale, although Sanders still does the overall coordination of the committees, sends out pres s releases, makes sure posters are out in time , discusses rules and checks out legal questions. The Art Guild puts out an information sheet on how to care for pottery and glass. Glasswork in the sale must be pre-tested to see if it is well annealed . The glass is washed, heated and cooled and if a flaw s hows up, it is not sold. No value judgment Other than checking for flaws, Sanders said he makes no value judgment on what is sold. Whether or not a piece sells takes care of that. Besides immediate sales, the art students benefit by having people from throughout the county come and see their work. Often this leads to invitations to display in galleries and shops. Hours for the show are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m . Thursday through Saturday.
'ASSIGNMENTS ARE EXCITING'
lnstrodor explains CPA career "Accounting is a field that is wide open for college graouates," says Alan Rich while speak'ing to the Introduction to Business classes. Rich, Palomar instructor, Escondido attorney and CPA, told the students how they can qualify as a CPA, the very good career opportunities that are open to them, and tales of the lengthy CPA examinations that last two and onehalf days. An accounting major is ready to go to work immediately after graduation, according to Rich, whereas the business manager or marketing man must have additional experience before he can qualify for the same position and responsibility as the accountant. Too, the stereotype accountant with sleeve guards and green eye shade is not the accountant of today whose auditing services take on the role of the "private-eye." Assignments vary from construction projects to avocado groves to mortuary services, and all are as exciting as they are varied. Today's accountant, Rich added with emphasis, serves in
three broad areas; progressive tax advice; improved financial reporting; and greater management advisory services. Rich is a graduate of Cal Poly, Pomona, where he received his BA degree and UCLA where he graduated from Law School. Rich, while currently an instructor in the Business Education Department, has resigned his position at Palomar to devote more time to his growing law and CPA practice in Escondido.
Black stories in series "Sweet Sweetback," a film by Melvin Van Peebles, will be shown May 8 as a continuing part of the American Film Series. Director Melvin Van Peebles has created an extremely strong statement concerning Black adventure stories that other films have tried to capitalize upon. Both films begin at 7 p.m. in P-32.. Admission is free.