The Telescope 41.06

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Palomar College

Volume 41 No.6

A Publication for the Associated Students

Short-term emergency cash offered

Dance 'secrets' available now Students interested in purchasing the "trade secrets of today's dance stars" can view Patruschka Dancewear in the Dance Studio until November 11. Benefitting the Dance Club, Patruschka Dancewear and the Bloch Dance shoe line will be offered at a discount between 10 and 25 percent. The dancewear is designed by professional ballet dancers to provide the classic lines, support and wear appreciated by professionals. The Bloch Dance shoe line, an international favorite of the pros, features completely flat, no bulk pleats and elastic drawstrings on the ballet shoe and a revolutionary, form fitting jazz shoe. Both are made of famed Australian leather which does not stretch out of shape.

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Possible ASG violations cited

By Larry Bobdolie

Bills are as much a part of life as death and taxes. To meet bills some students cut back on food or move in with their parents to avoid housing costs. Others sacrifice their education because books are too draining on the budget. The Palomar Student Loan Fund is designed to help those students with an immediate need to pay small bills. The fund gives small, short-term loans of $50 or less to those who demonstrate a need. It is intended to help immediately, where grants and other student loans do not. "I expect the need for such a fund in community colleges is greater than in other institutions," said Eugene Zevin, director of the Handicapped Student Services Center. "In community colleges there are a higher number of divorced mothers and people who can't afford state colleges." Zevin, one of the founders of the Loan Fund, carne upon the idea after helping students out on a personal basis. "Once in a while I would loan a student a few dollars to get by. I would always be repaid when the student got the money." Zevin then noted an interest in other faculty members for helping students. To add formality and effectiveness to personal loans, Zevin and other staff members acquired donations and built the fund. "We now have $1100," reported Zevin. "Anyone can make a contribution .. .it gives a chance to participate in helping others." To qualify for a loan, students must be full time and able to demonstrate a need. "The process is informal at the present time," said Kent Backart of the Financial Aid Office. "We'll recommend the program if we see a need. We won't be making loans to pay for marijuana joints or drugs." According to Backart, the fund gives non-interest loans which the recipient has 90 days to repay. The amount of the loan will be limited to $50 due to the small balance of the fund. Zevin hopes to organize an event to promote the fund, but cites a present need for a public relations person. "We need someone who is outgoing and into organizing fund-raising activities." Zevin believes the fund will help most of those that are "too proud to accept gifts or use governmental programs" because it is a loan and not a hand-out program. "Nobody will have to feel he or she is losing dignity by accepting this loan." Students wishing to apply for the Palomar Student Loan Fund should contact Kent Backart at the Financial Aid Office or call Ext. 2177.

Friday, November 6, 1987

By Tom Fitzpatrick

Five people were appointed Associated Student Government senators and a closed meeting was held in possible violation of both the ASG constitution and state law in separate actions taken recently by the student government. Senator Lisa Cannon ended her reign as sole ASG senator at the October 21 senate meeting. Five people-Mary Bagshaw, Chris Christman, Cathy Freeman, Andrew Gigliotti and Suzie Yankton-were appointed by Cannon and sworn in by ASG president Shawn Clark Three of the five appointed-Freeman, Gigliotti and Yankton-withdrew from elections held earlier that month, shortly after it was disclosed that the three had committed what Clark described as a "flagrant violation" of the election code. The three allegedly failed to follow section 4.125 of the Publicity Code requiring the removal of all campaign literature from campus on the last day of the election. Four others-Kevin Fry, Tammy Johansen, Dennis Stover and Gloria Vozza-were nominated for the four remaining senate seats.

Costumes were abundant at the all-school picnic October 30, sponsored by the Associated Student Government. (Photo by Marilynn Young)

Questions of improper proceedure and possible state law violations have arisen as a result of action taken at a special ASG meeting held October 23. ASG senators first voted at a meeting where voting was prohibited, then went into closed session in what could be a breach of state law.

Boehm Gallery shows talents San Diego State University (SDSU) and University of California at San Diego (UCSD) will exhibit graduate student artwork through December 19. The exhibit, organized by Boehm Gallery director Louise Kirtland, offers a creative focus for the community college art student and is designed specifically for their enlightenment. The exhibit also allows the graduate artists a chance for extended exposure in the community. All of the exhibited artists are completing Master of Fine Art (M.F.A) degrees or are very recent M.F.A graduates. Several already have impressive exhibition records, Kirtland said. "I believe by spotlighting the mature art students' work we show, in a very

focused way, how a young artist can grow," said Kirtland. "We encourage our students to continue their art studies and develop their talents to their fullest potential. This exhibit illustrates to them how far they can go." One of Palomar College's main goal as a community college is to provide the first two years of a quality undergraduate education, Kirtland explained. After attending Palomar, many students transfer to a state university or the University of California system to complete a four-year degree or more. Painters whose work will be exhibited include Regina Meredith, M. Leura and Leah Yonker from SDSU plus Stephen O'Rear and Greg Reser from UCSD. David Engbritson and Verda Friesen from SDSU and Toru

Nakatani from UCSD will exhibit sculptures. The work of video artist Victoria Bearden, Jayce Sallourn and Jason Simon from UCSD will be displayed. Jayce Salloum will also show a photo installation. Robert Salas from UCSD will show both installation and drawing. Boehm Gallery hours are Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed on Sunday and school holidays. Boehm Gallery, now more than 20 years old, has gained a national reputation as a fine contemporary visual art space. It is one of the most prevalent showcases for San Diego artists, and for the last two years has shown works of San Diego artists exclusively.

"I'm the proudest I've ever been with the Inter-Club Council (ICC)." These are the words of ICC advisor Frank Hankin who says he "was upset initially that the advisors and presidents of the various clubs on campus weren't taking the initiative. The club attendance at the beginning of the year was very low. Since then the new president ofiCC, Regina Waack, has sent letters to the clubs not in attendance urging them to come and support the council. "The first letter had a positive response and we're hoping a second letter will convince more clubs to take a part," says Hankin. Some of the ICC's major goals include promoting inter-club relationships, coordinating campus club

activities and acting as a sounding board for student opinion. The council heads and organizes special activities and allocates funds towards projects. Two recent activities coordinated by members of ICC were the All-School Picnic on October 30 and the Club Days open house on November4. ICC is also sponsoring a food drive which will last through December. Flyers have been posted around campus. ICC is accepting nonperishable food and clothing donations at various spots around campus including the Counseling Center, Vocational Educational Office, the Child Care Center and R-21 Marilyn Lunde, student activities secretary office. Waack, newly-elected chairperson of ICC says, "One of my main goals

Of greater concern is the possible violation of state law. The Brown Act states that the actions of state agencies are to be conducted openly, with specific exceptions made for dealing with personnel matters, discussions with legal counsel and matters related to law enforcement. The meeting was closed despite the fact that none of the three agenda items fit into any of these categories. The meeting was instead closed "to basically express strong feelings if there were any. Some senators felt they had some, so that's why it was called," said Clark "A closed session is just, frankly, to discuss personal matters. And things that would be of a private nature ... it shouldn't be open to public ears. I'm afraid I don't see the problem," said Clark "Circumstances come up that the public shouldn't hear about," he said. The Brown Act appears to directly oppose Clark on this point. Each official at the meeting could (Continued on page 4)

Seminars are offered

Want to dream the unthinkable and do the impossible? Want to improve your memory? Interested in financial independence or how to handle conflict? If so, you should check out the one-day seminars at Palomar College's satellite center near Poway November 21. The seven self-improvement seminars, hosted by Palomar's Community Education Department, will be held in rooms 208-214 at Mt. Carmel High School, located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Road in Rancho Penasquitos. The programs are entitled "The Fun for ICC is to see all of the clubs that of Discovering Yourself: Self Motivaare supposed to be participating doing tion;" "Winning the Confidence Game;" so. I'll be mailing out a second letter "How to Improve Yor Memory;" "A to the clubs encouraging attendance. Woman's Guide to Affluence: Planning We (ICC) are also working on a formal for Financial Independence;" "Managcharter to award to the clubs in ing Conflict Effectively;" "Handling Difficult Situations and People Effecattendance." At the October 27 ICC meeting those tively" and "How to Organize clubs present were the American Volunteers." All seven seminars are scheduled Indian Organization, Leech Club, Sigma Delta Alpha Koinonia, Campus from 9 a.m. to noon, except for Advance, MEChA, Undefeated Club, "Handling Difficult Situations" Language Club, Latter Day Saints seminar, which is a four-hour program Student Association (LDSSA), Phi Rho scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $10 Pi, Gay and Lesbian Association, The fee is charged for each seminar. Interested persons can get more Telescope and the Parents Advisory information and register on VISA or Council. MasterCard by telephoning Ext. 2155, "I'm hoping that by a month and a Mondays through Fridays or 744-1344 half from now we're going to have the on Saturday mornings. Walk-in regisbest Inter-Club Council we've ever tration is welcome at the Mt. Carmel had," concludes Hankin. High School, Building B.

Campus clubs get it together By Kimberly Parsley

The meeting was called to order by Clark, who established that because constitutional bylaw changes were to be discussed, no votes could be taken. Yankton made a motion to close the meeting and the motion was seconded by Christman. A vote was then taken, in direct violation of meeting rules established seconds before, and the meeting was closed to the public. Frank Hankin, advisor to the student government, was away on other college-related business at the time of the meeting, but pointed out afterwards, "That sounds very contradictory to say there will be no voting and then to vote to have a closed session." Clark attributed the mix-up to improper wording of the meeting's opening remarks. According to Clark, "What I said probably was not as specific as it should have been in some people's minds. What was referred to was obviously the constitution we could not vote on."


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