Palomar College
Volume 39 No. 20
A Publication for the Associated Students
Friday, May 9, 1986
San Marcos, CA
AIDS Awareness set by health services Paulette Oberle Student Health Services has designated May 12-15 as AIDS Awareness Week. During this week Tony Marshall and Teresa Gonzalez, health education and AIDS experts from San Diego Public Health Department, will make classroom presentations to students about the disease and how to protect themselves. Presentations will be made May 12 in P-ll and May 13 in P-9 from noon to 1 p.m. and also on May 14 in P11 from 2 to 3 p.m. for students and staff. Those interested in attending one of these sessions should call Ext. 2380.
Teri McFarland, volleyball teacher and coach, ponders a possible purchase at the annual pottery sale last weekend. (Photo by Lesley Murphy)
AIDS Awareness Week has been planned in response to guidelines recommended by the American College Health Association. The guidelines set up by the AIDS task force state that education should be the primary response of colleges and universities to the AIDS epidemic. The task force recommends that
students with AIDS not be excluded from attending classes and other activities. Current medical knowledge indicates that students or employees with AIDS, ARC (AIDS Related Complex - a lesser manifestation of the AIDS infection) or a positive HTLVIII (Human T-Lymphotropic virus, type III, the virus that causes AIDS) antibody test, do not pose a risk to others in an academic setting. The following are recommendations from the American College Health Association Guidelines: 1. Even though they do not have symptoms, persons with a positive HTLV-III antibody test may transmit infection to others through anal or vaginal sexual intercourse, the sharing of needles, and possibly, exposure to others through oralgenital contact or intimate kissing. 2. The efficacy of condoms in preventing infection with HTLV-III is unproven, but the consistent use of them may reduce transmission. 3. Toothbrushes, razors, and other implements that may become
contaminated with blood should not be shared. 4. Persons with AIDS, ARC or confirmed positive HTLV-III antibody tests should not donate blood, plasma, other body organs, other body tissues, or sperm. The San Diego Blood Bank follows a screening procedure. 5. If persons with confirmed reactive (positive) antibody tests have accidents involving bleeding, contaminated surfaces should be cleaned with household bleach freshly diluted 1:10 in water. 6. When seeking medical, dental, or eye care, these persons shPuld advise the practitioner of their positive antibody status so that appropriate evaluation can be undertaken and precautions can be taken to prevent transmission to others. Clarice Hankins, director of Student Health Services, says she hopes many will attend the information sessions during AIDS Awareness Week. "AIDS is a word that scares most people," notes Hankins. She sees education as the key to protecting oneself a nd others from the disease.
Job prospects improve for radio students By Monica Nash
"We're doing it right because people are getting jobs," said Russ Jackson, communications instructor. J ackson is referring to the training students get at KKSM, the campus radio station. "We give students the fundamentals, and they go from there. We can't promise the job, but we can help." Jackson's background includes 15 years in radio broadcasting, before teaching. He worked as an announcer, mobile news reporter and copywriter. "I've been in the business a total of 40 years, and I love it. I'm fortunate to have taught it the last ten years at Palomar." "Over 80 people have gotten radio jobs, coming out of here. Three of the 80 had 'great' radio voices. Those three
had prior speech training. It helps to be on the speech team or have. a background in music, but it's most important to have a real interest in radio. Most of the people who are great, started out bad." Jackson gave some tips on how to be a good DJ. "Learn the art of talking to one person. Everyone should feel that you are speaking directly to him. The king of communication was Arthur Godfrey. He, Lucille Ball and Milton Berle were the biggest. They had a special way of talking to you. Not everyone has it, but it's an essential. "The radio training offered here is comprehensive," Jackson continued. "Modern stations aim their programming at a specific audience. We teach four programs. Our program structure is the thread that holds our
MEChA hosts skills, leadership conference By Robert Rowsey MEChA is on the movemiento again! MEChA, a Chicano students club, is involved with the San Diego North County Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership Conference entitled "Today's Students - Tomorrow's Leaders." The panel of Chicano professionals from the San Diego area and guest lecturers will hold the youth leadership conference Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. here in P-32. The conference will teach skills that will help youth develop an awareness and become better student leaders as
course together. Students learn all aspects of announcing, such as introducing music, reading weather reports, news, etc. They take television classes, too. We want our people to know the whole industry." An interested student should start by taking TC-22. In this beginning class, you host three DJ shows on KKSM, the Palomar radio station. "Our whole executive staff is students, I am the only faculty member. After humble beginnings in a closet, KKSM now has a beautiful facility. It's a growing, thriving concern. KKSM wouldn't work without the dedication of the students involved."
As for job prospects for graduates Jackson mentions internship as playing a big part in the industry. "91X and KNNC, Oceanside, always want our people. It is easier to begin a radio career in smaller areas. We have several stations in North County that are willing to start people. They are not big paying jobs at first, but you can make money after a while. Sales
people make the biggest money. A four year degree will help to get an advanced position at a station and local universities gladly accept our transferring students." "It's an open field. Most of the recent graduates who have gotten jobs were women. Several people have gone to KOWN in Escondido, and KLOS and
KLMO also have our graduates. In fact they are in stations all over the country - San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Flagstaff and Lubbock, Texas are just a few locations that I know of. "The ones who make it are dedicated," concluded Jackson. "Radio can be 52 weeks a year, no holidays. You have to love it."
Fashion tour designed By Anne Husk European fashion discovery is the idea behind this summer's tour of three of Europe's fashion capitals led by Nancy Galli, fashion instructor. The tour will begin in London where students will visit the Victoria and Albert Museum,"Design Directions" which is a forecasting service and Liberty House, a retail store. Galli says students will also meet Zandra Rhodes, a well-known London designer. The second stop is Paris where
students will see fashion shows at the salons of Nina Ricci and Hanae Mori and will visit a fashion museum. In Milan, students will visit designer Giorgio Armani, as well as a shoe factory in the city that is famous for its leatherwork. They will take a side trip to Como, Italy to view a textile center. There will be time for students to take sightseeing trips of their own in each city. The total cost of the 15 day tour is $2,095. Interested students should contact Galli at Ext. 2352.
well as discuss current politics and laws that affect minority students. Study techniques based on research from the University of California at Berkeley will also be presented and discussed. The coalition of Chicano/Latino advocates will also have representatives on hand from universities and colleges to discuss future educational plans and career opportunities with the students. To confirm attendance or for more information call Frank Ohnesorgen at 728-3642, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Leave name, address, phone number and the name of school.
Business labs open by Monica Nash Judy Dolan, Business Education, anno unced that instruction in office education is available for students interested in brushing-up their skills. The following classes are open to those who would like one unit of credit for completing 32 hours of lab time. Bus. 37 Advanced Typing Bus. 38 Word Processing Bus. 53 Filing Bus. 54 Office Procedures Bus. 55 Machine Trans. These are open entry/open exit
classes with flexible scheduling. "They are ideal for the re-entry student who has been away from the work force for a long time and wants to brush up on skills and learn current technologies," said Dolan. "Secretaries and clerical workers, too, can use the knowledge and practical application to keep up with today's standards." "We also have six different software packages," Dolan continued. "Word processing is not just for secretaries, but anyone who wants to learn how to use the equipment." Contact Ext. 2496 for further information.
Relandscaping of front and back entrances to the Arboretum will unite and beautify several access
approaches. Plans call for completion during the summer. (Photo by Lesley Murphy)