The Telescope 40.20

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Founded 1946

Palomar College

Friday, May 22, 1987

Volume 40 No. 20

San Marcos, CA

Election results protested by senators New ASG head accused of misconduct

Serrato makes plans despite accusations

By Fred Tracey

By Tom Fitzpatrick Juan Serrato was elected president of the Associated Student Government and Shawn Clark was elected vice president in a vote that took place May 4 through 7. The 402 ballots were counted an hour later than scheduled on May 8 amid allegations of improper candidate conduct and illegal campaigning. ASG Election Committee officials considered putting off the tally until Monday, May 11, but ruled that the charges did not justify any further delay. Serrato won the presidential race with 46 percent of the ballots cast. Other candidates for president included Ken Green, who received 33 percent of votes, and Mary Reynaga, who received 21 percent. Shawn Clark won the vicepresidential race with 46 percent of ballots cast, followed by Paul Hammer with 39 percent. President-elect Serrato's work could prove especially difficult as a result of the animosity created between ASG Senate officials in the election. His attitude, however, is optimistic. "Our main objective is to work, to the best of our abilities, together. Our plans of action are not plans of disunity or dissent, but neither are they plans of dictatorship," said Serrato. Toward that end, Serrato is for establishing a new ASG constitution that would enlarge the ASG Senate and remove many of the ambiguities of the current constitution. The proposed constitution, written with the U.S. Constitution in mind, "will function like our federal system" according to Serrato. Other objectives of the new executive include increasing ASG revenue through ASB card sales, improving communications with other colleges and following through with one of his more publicized campaign promises - tearing down the no-dance policy on campus. In the immediate future, the president will be faced with decisions on the 1987-88 budget. The new budget will be "pretty much the same as it is now," according to Serrato, although he warns that budgets may be cut "if money is spent where it's not doing anything good, like being a little parasite. "If we're here for education, I think that should be what we are targeting." Vice-president-elect Shawn Clark shares Serrato's optimism and his willingness to work with the ASG Senate. "I'd like to see it [the animosity in the ASG Senate) all ironed out as quickly as possible," said Clark. Voter turnout was improved over the last two elections, by 76 percent over last October's senatorial election and 351 percent over last year's presidential race. Much of the improvement could be attributed to the number of candidates in the last two elections, as in the previous presidential race there was only one candidate and in the last senatorial election ten people ran for ten open positions.

Infant specialist here Kay Grant, a social worker who represents the infant care program for San Diego County, will be on campus May29 at 12 noon in the MECHAoffice She needs Spanish-speaking translators to translate for parent-doctors and doctor-parents. "Many infants were being helped through this program and it is extremely important," says Grant.

"And 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8," is this year's spring Dance Concert being presented June 5,6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on June 7 at 2 p.m. in the Palomar College Community Theatre. Dancers

hold a move to show the excitement of the performance. (Clockwise, L to R) Krissy Maddox, Ray Caldito, Stacy Trafton and Karen Myers. (Photo by Tom Fry)

Board considers smoking ban By Fred Tracey

Palomar College may become the second community college in California to ban smoking from all buildings. If approved by the Governing Board, the new policy would go into effect the first day of the summer session, June 22. The new policy was introduced by college staff at the Governing Board meeting May 12. The no smoking policy is heavily supported by the college's Wellness Team, a campus committee created to improve the health of college employees. The Wellness Team became "concerned" after a Surgeon General's

report on smoking was released which stated that passive smoke (smoke emitted into the air between puffs) can cause lung cancer in healthy nonsmokers. Several board members said that there should be certain rooms or designated areas on campus where students and staff could smoke. But Business Manager Mike Gregoryk reported that there are no proper ventilation systems in any rooms on campus to filter the smoke out of the rooms. Judy Eberhart, a member of the Wellness Team and a strong supporter of the proposed policy, said that the college will not be banning smoking

altogether, as some people might believe. "There hasn't been an uproar about this policy. It has been tried. We know it can work here," she says. There were no students or staff present at the board meeting to speak in opposition. But one student did appear to show support for the policy.

Rodgers said that he and Mukomela, were outside of the Student Union the Night student Janice Campano previous night campaigning for indicated that she would not eat in Serrato. the Student Union because of other "We were talking about how the students and staff smoking. elections were going." But perhaps the most serious The board will vote on the policy May 22 at which time Gregoryk will charge against Serrato is Buell's also report if there are cigarettes being statement that on the morning of May 8, Serrato physically and verbally sold on campus. assaulted him outside the ASG's offices behind the Student Union. "Juan and Darrel walked up to me and asked me for an opinion on an issue. I told them and they didn't like the organization and are studying in my answer. Juan stuck his chest out the fields of biology, eugenics or life and said that he knew karate," claims sciences. The deadline for applications Buell. is June 10. Serrato, according to Buell, then Poway area residents who are started to fight with him. "I pushed physically, emotionally or education- and grabbed him and got him on the ally handicapped may be eligible for ground as fast as I could in selfthe Poway Lions Club Frank Kelly defense," says Buell. scholarship. The award is for $1000. "One of his buddies came over and Applications must be received by May dragged him away. He kept saying that 31. he knew karate. They had to restrain The Camp Pendleton Staff Noncom- him. He wanted to continue the fight. missioned Officers' Wives Club has I apologized for anything that might extended the deadline for its $300 have upset him and came back into award. The award is available to the office," concluded Buell. students enrolled here or planning to Witnesses to the incident, who wish enroll here who are the dependent or to remain anonymous, claim that spouse of a staff noncommissioned Serrato lost his temper and started officer (E-6 or above) of any branch the fight. of the armed services. The new deadSerrato later said that, "It was a line is May 30. confrontation that shouldn't have Minority undergraduate teachers occurred. It was a learning expemay be eligible for the Duchesne rience. The more educated you are the Scholarship, a variable scholarship more civilized you are. You feel bad that ranges up to $3000. Applicants about it, but sometimes you must have must have filed the SAAC, completed violence to defend your beliefs and 24 units of coursework and main- objectives." tained a 2.8 GPA On May 8, seven ASG senators filed For more information about or a grievance with Frank Hankin, direcapplications for any of these scholar(Continued on page 8) ships contact the Financial Aid office.

Eight scholarships are available Eight scholarship programs ranging up to $3000 are being spotlighted by the Financial Aid office this week. Students working on a career in the travel industry may be eligible for one of a number of scholarships provided by the American Society of Travel Agents. Awards start at $500. The application deadline is June 25. Fallbrook residents who will grad-

uate this semester and transfer to a four year university may be eligible for the Soroptomist International of Fallbrook Scholarship. The award is for $2000, $500 per semester. The application deadline is this Tuesday, May26. The Sacramento Scottish Rite of Freemasonary is offering a scholarship for students who are involved in

Summer enrichment for children offered A six-week summer enrichment Rodgers, children's center director, program for children ages two and¡ . "These activities are scheduled and we one-half to six years old will be held hope to schedule much more." Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.~-. Tuition for the six-week program is to 1 p.m. from June 22 through J.uly $228 per child, and includes all 29 by the Child Development Center. activites. A $5 non-refundable regisPlanned enrichment activities tration fee will be charged upon include a visit from Sea World repre- enrollment. sentatives, weekly swimming lessons Applications will be accepted on a at the pool, creative movement and first-come, first-served basis, so early gymnastics classes, three field trips, registration is recommended. weekly soccer lessons, daily creative For more information call the projects, "how to care for pets," and music lessons. Palomar College Child Development According to Mary Anne Giardina Center at Ext. 2575.

Allegations of misconduct during the recent ASG campaign have been raised which could force a new election to be called. These allegations involve a "physical confrontation" and a verbal attack made against a member of the college's staff. ASG senator Michael J. Buell is charging that newly elected ASG president Juan Serrato and two members of his campaign committee have violated several sections of the ASG's constitution. Buell contends that on May 5, Darrel Rodgers "verbally assaulted" student activities secretary Marilyn Lunde in her office. Buell claims that Rodgers told Lunde that "as soon as they came to power, she would be gone." Lunde confrrmed the incident and said that this had not been the frrst t ime Rodgers had acted in this manner. "This wasn't the frrst time, so I took it lightly," says Lunde. "I don't think he's a very nice student. He was very upset. Darrel seems to think I was playing favorites. "He thinks this office doesn't play by the rules. He has a vision that I am hindering student government. So consequently he doesn't like me." Also on May 5, Buell claims to have overheard Rodgers campaigning for Juan Serrato in the Student Union, which is a violation of the ASG's election code. Buell says he saw Rodgers with two other students. As Buell approached Rodgers, Buell said he heard Rodgers seeking "votes for Juan." Rodgers said that he was discussing how he and Paul Mukomela got "30 votes for Juan."


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