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The Telesco Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
Friday, October 28, 1988
Volume 42 No. 7
Green announces resignation as president By Jonathan Young
Staff Writer/ Production Manager Citing personal reasons, Ken Green announced his resignation as president of the Associated Student Government on Tuesday. Taking over his position is Michelle Harding, former vice president. In his letter of resignation addressed to the officers of the ASG, Green wrote, "I cannot devote the time and energy that
I believe is required to carry out the duties of the president." Green had talked to Director of Student Activities Jim Bowen prior to issuing his letter of resignation. Bowen would not go into detail regarding Green's reasons for abdication, other than that they were personal. Green also discussed his reason for resigning with Harding. "It was a very personal reason," she said. "It had nothing to do with anybody on this campus." At the Oct. 26 ASG meeting,
Harding was sworn in as president, leaving the vice president seat vacant. "The vice president moves up (to president)," said Bowen. "It's in the constitution ... there's no election." Nominations are now open for the vice presidential position. Frank Gravante , a newly appointed senator, was nominated by the ASG. The position is open to all students. "My long range projection is to have a senator become vice pres-
ident," said Bowen. "The most qualified are those involved in the student government, the senators and the Judicial Advocates, in my opinion." According to the ASG constitution, nominations must be open for a minimum of five school days with a maximum of 15. Harding said she would like to close the nominations next week "I want a VP ASAP," she said. The senators will elect the new vice president with a two-third vote of 'yes.' It is not a m~ority
Boggs gets . pay Increase
vote, according to Bowen. He said this process is used because of the position changes. Along with the position of vice president, one judicial advocate seat and an umber of senate seats are available. The judicial advocates are appointed by the ASG president, with a two-third vote approval from the senate. Harding feels this should be a priority. However, it will take second place to Home(see GREEN - page 2)
Speakers garner first in tourney By Larry Boi~olie
Editor-in-Chief
By Fred Tracey
Managing Editor Dr. George Boggs, superintendent/ president, was given a contract extension through June 30, 1991. The extension was granted by the Governing Board at its meeting on Tuesday evening. The vote was 4-1 in favor of the extension with trustee Mary Burke Trotta voting no. Trotta voted no because she felt that the new members of the board, who will be voted in on Nov. 8, should review the contract of the superintendent/ president. There are three seats up for election. Boggs will also receive a pay raise for each of the three years. For 1988-89, Boggs' salary will be $76,948; for 1989-90, Boggs will earn $80,711; and for 1990-91, he will receive $84,663. Boggs has been employed as Palomar's chief executive officer since 1985. As superintendent/ president, Boggs reports directly to the Governing Board.
( Photo by Mark Hopkins)
Fallen Eucalyptus trees litter the ground at the site of a construction project located just northwest of parking lot 12. See Vox populi column for student reaction (page 5) and photo essay (page 6) for more views ofthe project.
In their first performance of the 1988-89 season, the Palomar forensics team captured the first place sweepstakes trophy at the BIOLA University Invitational speech tournament held Oct. 21 and 22. Comet speakers captured 20 championship awards and garnered a total of 72 sweepstakes points, a score over double that of second place San Diego State University. The squad competed against 300 students representing over 30 colleges from the far west. "It was a happy surprise," said Dr. Ray Dahlin, director of Forensics. Dahlin described the sweepstakes victory as extremely important since the team missed the first three tournaments of the year due to financial problems. "Hopefully the team will place in the top 10 (in nationals) this year," said Dahlin. "Our biggest problem is money to get there." Last year the squad placed second in the nation. Only five people from that team returned this year. "Most of the team are just terrified Speech I students,"' said Dahlin. Community colleges usually have to start at the beginning with their speech teams, Dahlin commented. Since the term at Palomar is only for two
BACK AFTER SEVEN YEARS
Homecoming court rejuvinated By Cris Fraser
Staff Writer For the first time in seven years, Palomar will feature a Homecoming court as part of Comet Week, Oct. 31 through Nov. 5. Students can vote for the Homecoming court during that time in the ASG office, R-7. Voters will be required to provide their Social Security number as part of an attempt to stem voting fraud. Other Comet Week events planned include a Halloween costume contest; appearances by a disc jockey and a live band, a fashion show and a Red and White spirit day. The week will conclude with the football team playing Mt. San Antonio on Nov. 5. On Monday, Oct. 31, a costume contest will be held for students and staff made up for Halloween. Winners can look forward to prizes ranging from a free dinner
to a one month membership at Family Fitness Center to free student identification c ards . Judging is to begin at 11 a.m. inside the Student Union. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, members of an "irae" Reggae band will perform outside the Student Union. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., a fashion show will be held in the Student Union. The show, featuring Palomar students, will highlight fashions donated by North County Fair. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, D.J. Express will be outisde of the Student Union taking students' requests. Friday, students are being encouraged to show their school spirit and dress in the college's colors, red and white. A pep assembly, which is to include a performance by Palomar's cheerleaders and an introduction of members of college sports teams
and Homecoming court candidates, is planned for 11 a.m. near the flagpole. A pre-game tailgate party is planned for Saturday followed by the Homecoming football game, against Mt. San Antonio at San Marcos High School, at 1:30 p.m. The first 200 people to the game will receive a free pom-pom. Homecoming king and queen are to be crowned in ceremonies at halftime. Student Government President Michelle Harding cites lack of interest as the reason behind the Homecoming court's long disappearance. While previous years' students were ¡ little concerned with the event, she said, "the younger generation who are coming in are expressing more interest." "If there is good student participation this year," she said of Homecoming activities, "we might be able to hold a dance next year."
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MONTHS IN OFFICE
Ken Green resigned last week as ASG President. He stayed in office for five months. The above graph shows the length of the past five presidential terms of office. Greenlee was the only one to serve his full term. Juan Serrato served for 14 days.