Palomar College
Volume 28 Number 16
A Publication of the Associated Students
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"The Christmas Star" will be shown today in the planetarium every hour until2 p.m. and tonight at 7:15 and 8:30p.m.
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As a result of frequent student requests, the library now keeps an important multi-volume reference book called the College Blue Book. This expensive set is important for Palomar students who are facing decisions regarding transfer to a four year college. It provides a descriptive summary, as well as course information regarding almost every four-year college in the US.
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listed at $8000 By David Ross
Santa Claus made a surprise visit to the December 10 meeting of the Palomar College Board of Trustees. Greeting the jolly fellow are Milo E.
Shadle, board president, and Dr. Frederick R. Huber, Palomar College president. (Photo by Larry Wandel)
Jones questions legality of student assembly adion registration. This was recommended after the representatives heard a request by Dean of Student Activities Crl!ne Jackson to endorse giving priority registration to intercollegiate athletes. The reason for the request was the difficulty of incoming freshman athletes who have problems resolving their athletic practices with their class schedules.
ASG President Jerry Jones last Thursday questioned the constitutionality of the Assembly action in the previous meeting that discharged the former ASG Judiciary. "The Student Assembly acted without giving the three judicial advocates hearings. I think it is undemocratic to remove them without such a hearing." He went on to say that he would request that the new judiciary rule on the legality of the action in order to a void such incidents cropping up again.
Music student performs classical piano, organ
"The action of the Assembly was actually a form of impeachment and you cannot impeach a person without giving him a fair hearing," Jones concluded.
Cathy Scanlon, graduating student of the Music Department, will present an organ and piano concert tonight at 8 p.m. in C-5. Selections for piano will include compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Poulenc, and Bartok. On organ she will perform compositions by Bach and Sower by. There will be no admission charge and the public is invited.
David Terrazas, a member of the Assembly, stated that he felt that the Assembly was regaining power that had been lost by encroachments of the executive branch. Ken Knight, also a member of the Assembly, stated "I felt that the Judiciary Advocates were not doing their jobs, which are to provide legal interpretation, since they have not attended the Assembly meetings."
Project Palomar, a committee whose goal is to raise money for a child care center on campus, has incurred a debt of approximately $8000 since it began operation in the summer. This loss of funds resulted from three events sponsored by the Associated Student Government which did not live up to expectations. The first event, and the largest contributor to the debt, was the "CountryWestern Night" which occurred early in the semester. There was a much smaller attendance than anticipated and a net loss of $4,294.76. According to Crl!ne Jackson, dean of student activities, this was a very unlikely occurrence as he and the ASG had been assured that this type of concert was usually very profitable. A music festival, held later in the semester, which featured marching bands that performed during halftime of the Palomar football games, lost $3,597.78 . Once again the problem was lack of attendance, as well as the fact that very large cash awards were offered to the competing bands in order to induce them to perform. The awards were paid , but the gate receipts failed to make up the loss. The final and smallest loss was incurred when the Jaguar automobile door prize, which was originally intended to be given away at the Fall Fling, failed to sell enough tickets. The ASG was forced to sell the car back to the Jaguar dealer, Garton Motors of Escondido, at a slight loss since the car was now used. The original price of the auto was $9,556.88. The dealer paid $7,500. However, it should be noted that approximately $700 in sales tax will probably be refunded by the state. Since ambitious projects have tended to lose money , the Project Palomar Committee has decided to concentrate on smaller money-making endeavors that will involve little or no chances of risk. One such activity was a dance in the Student Union December 7 which grossed approximately $75. There will be many such dances in the future, as well as other activities. On January 4, the Fall Fling will take place. It is a combination all-day continuous concert and carnival, with the proceeds going to the depleted Project Palomar fund. Jim Truman, the chairman of the committee , is still confident. "I think the interest in the child care center is still
Later the Assembly voted to recom: mend that the college registrar register athletes after 3 p.m. on the first day of
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Mter one has consulted its pages, he may also go to the counseling office torequest a more detailed catalog of the college of his choice.
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"My heartfelt gratitude to those persons who donated the necessities of life to the family who lost their home in the fire on the Rincon Reservation," said Larry Rinehart, a concerned student.
Register by mail set up for spring A register by mail procedure has been initiated in order to speed registration and make it as convenient as possible for students. It will continue from the beginning of registration until February 3, the first day of the spring semester. All the materials a student will need to register are available through a phone call or a post card. The forms are to be completed and returned by mail to the college. Day and evening classes on the continuing education community services list scheduled for spring semester inc! ude citizenship, art classes and workshops, astronomy, business, English and Spanish as second languages, homemaking, music, physical education, Native American studies, retail sales checking, sewing, and a list of special courses ranging from metaphysics and meditation to conversational Swedish. The Admissions Office accepts telephone calls between the hours of 8 a.m . and 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Fridays. Phone numbers are 744-1150 and 727-7529 .
Biggs Consort performs music from many eras
January Fling features battle of the bands here
*** Anyone interested in volunteering for public relations work for the Fallbrook Girl Scouts is asked to call Mrs. Mills at 728-2351. A knowledge of scouting is desirable but not mandatory.
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Ben Gill is looking for anyone who is interested in helping with the planting of trees and various duties in Palomar's Arboretum over Christmas vacation. "We need student help to get the many phases of the project done. Over Christmas vacation, we will be clearing away brush, loading it to be hauled away, and spreading compost material." If you would like to help out, contact Gill in the ASG office, R-3, or leave a message in his mail box there.
there; the credibility with the communitv is still there . But now we are becoming ~ore student oriented. That may have been our mistake in the past; counting too much on the community. We are gaining more cooperation from the clubs and organizations on campus now, and much of that was not present earlier." Jackson expressed a slightly less optimistic opinion. " I think it is obvious that the ASG is not going to be able to ra ise the money for a child care center by itself. I hope that the district will support it, because it will take th e decision of the Board of Governors before it can be built."
Medieval, Renaissance , Baroque and contemporary music will be uniquely presented here by the John Biggs Consort January 6 at 8 p.m. in room P-32. The group, performers who have been featured in films, will play and sing the music of many centuries. The quartet brings with it many antique instruments, including a portative organ, a harpsichord, violas da gamba, krumhorns, recorders and percussion. John Biggs is the leader of the group and is a well-known composer and teacher. Salli Terri (Mrs. Biggs) is a recording artist and soloist with the Roger Wagner Chorale. Claire Gordon, soprano, is co-author of a text on piano teaching methods. William Lyon Lee is a recording artist and tenor soloist with the Gregg Smith Singers. The program is part of the Palomar College music series, sponsored by the Department of Community Services. Admission, to those not holding series tickets, is $2, or $1 for students and .(K>ld Card holders.
The chairman of the Assembly, Eric Christiansen, said that he looked forward to a ruling from the Judiciary on the constitutionality of the act.
News at a Glance
Early registration for the spring semester is being extended to the following groups: (1) certificated and classified personnel (this includes contract and hourly personnel, but not student employees) (2) handicapped students (3) athletes participating in spring sports. Early registration will take place at 3 p.m. January 6, 1975 in the cafeteria. Persons in the above categories wishing to take advantage of this special registration should fill out application forms and bring their priority card at that time.
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ASG proiect loss
Reports oHer job tipS for college grads Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series concerning today's college education. By Diane Slezak When various news reports increasingly predict the continuing devaluation of a college diploma, it'~ no wonder that many students' aspirations are dropping lower than their grade point averages. It's rather depressing to invest in a proposition where the odds keep falling year after year, as college graduates in the job market are discovering. But some reports, instead of concentrating only on disheartening statistics, offer some tips on launching a good career following graduation .. Changing Times Magazine surveyed 79 companies as to their openings for last spring's graduates. In the survey, several important factors were revealed: The greatest demand among graduates is for those with an engineering degree. 80 percent of the companies questioned had job openings for engineering majors. Business and accounting majors are next in demand with 68 percent. Science and math majors are requested by 53 percent of the firms, while liberal arts majors are rock bottom at 27 percent. - Not only are engineering majors most in demand, the need is up three percent over last year. By contrast, the only drop was registered in liberal arts, down five percent. - Having good grades was listed as the most important criterion by the companies surveyed. Many prefer only those graduates who were in the top third of their class. - Reader's Digest reports the way those grades are made is equally important. They say too many "Mickey Mouse" courses are likely to place a graduate toward the bottom of the job list. Following grades, other important criteria were specific career goals, extracurricular activities and work experience during college. Company recruiters say this is how a graduate's maturity, motivation and leadership ability is measured. In addition, Reader's Digest reports "Your chances are better if you attend a large university or one with a high academic reputation, since each recruiter can visit only some 300 of the more than 2000 colleges in the nation." Now you know what companies look for in graduates. What can you do while still in college to help yourself compete successfully later in the job market? College placement directors offer the following advice : - Decide on a career early. Often, if you can't decide, it is helpful to take a year off to travel or explore various job (Continued on page 2)
Dec 20, 1974
Cin Gowdy and Virginia Christensen rehearse a scene from "The Chimes of New Year," an original play written and directed
by Dr. N.E. Gaskins. Performances continue tonight and tomorrow night at 8 p.m. in P-33. (Photo by Larry Wandel)
The Fall Fling, which. is being held January 4 in the Student Center, will feature a battle of the bands in which 13 .l2ands will play one hour each, the winner to be awarded $400. The continuous concert will begin at 10 a.m. and continue untilll p.m. In additon, many clubs and organizations on campus will have concessionary and game booths in the immediate vicinity. A $1 admission charge will be taken at the gate, which will allow the purchaser to listen to the bands all day long and participate in the various activities that will be available.