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The Telesco Palomar College, San Marcos, CA 92069

Friday, October 20, 1989

Volume 43, Number 6

College, city edge closer to deal

By Mark Hopkins Opinion Editor Over $20 million in bond money may be available to Palomar if talks between San Marcos and campus representatives are successful, reported Assistant Superintendent/ Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services Mike Gregoryk, at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Governing Board.

The money is earmarked for an amphitheater/sports complex to be shared with the city, and in addition, two classroom building projects.

Gregoryk told the Board that his office has been in conversation with a number of cities in the hopes of getting funds for the college.

Two of the cities that he has talked to are Poway and San Marcos.

"We were pretty much shut-out

ofPoway. We did not respond to the documents that were sent to us," said Gregoryk. " ... we are now working with San Marcos on other projects, and I think that maybe it's to make up for our lack of participation with Poway."

Sail Marcos currently has money tagged for a community amphitheater and is looking for a site. One possible site is the bowl area occupied by the college's golf driving

range. Otherpossiblecity-financed projects for Palomar include a practice theater, childcare facilities, and a sports complex with a fitness center and playing fields for football and baseball.

Talks between the college and San Marcos have been going on for over three years and have resulted in an increase in possible funds from $2 million, to now, $20.6 million.

The money will come from bonds that San Marcos will sponsor.

Gregoryk also explained that Escondido will be another source for money, but not until 2001.

"That's a long time from now and wehaveneeds in the next five years . . . It would be nice to be able to tieup a bond issue and build the buildings that we need on this campus so we can go to where we need to be."

Beauty school secures failing Palomar loan

By Karna MacLaughlin Staff Writer In a process that has lasted two years, Palomar College has closed the books on the Perkins Loan. The loan, which was awarded mainly to out-of-state students, is now being taken over by Oxnard Beauty College.

"We are completely foreclosing on the Perkins loan program," said Michael Flanagan, director of Financial Aid. Flanagan also said that Palomar will no longer assume financial risks incurred by the Perkins loan, no matter what Oxnard decides to do with the loan or their rate of default.

The Perkins loan is a federally financed and insured low-interest loan for college students. A resident student could receive up to $300 and a non-resident student could receive up to $2000 at 4 or 5 percent interest.

"The cost of running the program exceeded what

(see LOAN - page 8)

(Photo by Mark Hopkins)

Mission Road at the intersection of Palomar's east access road entrance was the scene of yet another morning rushhour motor vehicle accident. The accident marks the third collision this month at this location. The accident happened around 7:25a.m. on Oct.l2.

Deputy Petrotsky of the San Marcos Sheriff's sub-station reports that Marsha Conners, of Poway, was driving westbound on Mission in an Oldsmobile station wagon. Mindy Turgel, of La Costa, was in a Honda CRX east-bound on Mission and proceeded to turn left onto the access road, according to Deputy Petrotsky , the collision forced Conners' wagon into a nearby drainage ditch. Turgel and Conners were transported to Palomar Hospital for observation.

Petrotsky reports that both were wearing seat-belts.

ASG advances at retreat

By Roman Koenig Staff Writer

(Photo by Roman Koenig)

ASG senators Norm Plotkin (left) and Lisa Hatch brainstorm over ideas with Director of Student Activities Jim Bowen at last weekend's retreat.

Adding an automated teller machine to the Palomar campus was just one of the many ideas developed at the 1989-90 Associated Student Government retreat, held Oct. 14 at Lake San Marcos.

"I think it opened up a lot of doors," said ASG Senator Mike Koch, who attended the forum with nine of his colleagues. "I think it was beneficial to all of us. We got together and shared our views.

We've got plans for the next year."

"We've produced a feeling of togetherness and set our goals," added ASG Advisor Jim Bowen. "I think it was tremendous."

To help set those goals and to gain a broader perspective on how the school runs, the council invited

Palomar Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs, Governing Board member Barbara Hughes, and Faculty Senate President Pat Schwerdtfeger.

Boggs discussed with the group the history of Palomar, its demographics, such as its 23,286 student population, and gave a general overview of how the college runs.

As a member of the college's governing board, Hughes gave pointers on how to run a meeting efficiently, stressing the importance of reading and understanding a meeting's agenda and being prepared.

Schwerdtfeger shared his ex perience as a student council member ¡ when he attended Cerritos College.

He explained how that experience contributes to his work today, as well as the function of the Faculty

Senate here at Palomar.

"We found out that he was a former student council member himself while he was at Cerritos College," said Bowen. "Which is something I didn't know."

The student council members got together to accomplish their main objective, which was to establish a set of goals for the ASG's upcoming year.

"As a new senator I don't think that there could've been anything more than this that could've really introduced me to all the things going on," said recently-elected senator Chi-Mai Bresnahan. "I know if I had missed this I just would not know what was going on."

Among the goals developed by the ASG include the addition of an

(see RETREAT¡ page 8)

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Friday, October 20, 1989

Campus seismologist cites odds, effects of big quake hitting Palomar College

By Ken Baurmeister Staff Writer

Candlestick Park in San Fransisco was full and awaiting the World Series. But what followed was a whole different ball game.

At 5:04p.m. Tuesday, an earthquake shook the bay area.

Measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale, the quake struck along the San Andreas fault; the epicenter was 16 kilometers deep and 20 miles south of San Jose.

Freeways and bridges collapsed. Roads buckled, cutting off utilities, apartment buildings fell, broken gas lines caught fire and over 200 people died.

Dr. Steven Spear, associate professor of the Earth Science Department at Palomar, explained the San Fransisco earthquake. Despite the magnitude of damage, Spear says on

"There is no way to predict quakes; people are trying, but in an area this complex it is real hard.

"The odds are the same for the 'big one' down here are the same as before," said Spear. The big one would be an earthquake the magnitude of 8.5 or 50 times as strong as Tuesday's. "Statistically it should be somewhere between Palmdale and San Bernadino." Spear added but it would have not much impact on Palomar.

As for the time frame for the next big one Spears said, "Statistically it should be next spring and it should be over 8.0, but it

the geological scale, "It was moderate to big and not a major earthquake. The fault probably had a lateral move of five feet.

"Northern and Southern California are part of a large fault system, but each segment of the fault shifts independently," added Spear. "The earthquake has no effect whatsoever down here. The area in San Fransisco moves in discrete jumps; down here in Southern California it is far more complex."

In the bay area, the one and only major fault, the San Andreas, cuts the San Fransisco peninsula diagonally and continues into the Pacific ocean.

"Instead of having just one fault we have a lot of them," said Spear about the southern half of the state.

Having this fault system makes things complicated.

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the worst possible material," he said. "Brick buildings should be illegal in the state of California.

Watch and see who dies in San Fransisco. It happens every single time (with brick buildings)."

Earthquakes are indigenous to California like redwood trees and sunshine. "This is something you live with in California," said Spear. "We don't have hurricanes, we don't have tornadoes, but we do have earthquakes."

Dr. Steven Spear, associate professor of Earth Science, said if an earth quake hits the San Diego area, it would be twice as deadly as San Francisco's.

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It is not the San Andreas fault that poses a danger for Palomar.

There are several large and potentially active faults close to this campus.

"A dangerous thing would be if you would have an 8.0 on the Newport-Inglewood fault which is just off-shore," said Spear.

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Safety steps after earthquakes As devastating as it seemed, the recent San Francisco earthquake, at 6.9 on the Richter scale, was not California's largest. As a comparison, here are the top temblors.

location/year 1. San Francisco/1906 2. Lone Pine/1872 3. Ft. Tejon/1857 4. Bakersfield/1952 5. San Luis Obispo/1927 6. Lompoc/1927 7. Imperial Valley/1940 8. Hayward/1868 9. Santa Cruz/Tuesday 10. San Francisco/1971

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8.3 8.3 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.1 7.0

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deaths 600 60 1 12 Unknown

0 7 Unknown Over 270 65

Local officials predict a San Diego earthquake could hit next spring at 8.0 on the Richter scale.

Perhaps the most important concern in the aftermath of an earthquake is safety-either for one's self or family members.

After a temblor has occurred, there are many precautions that should be taken to ensure safety.

• Be sure to know where the main gas valve shut-off is located. Shut it off, and do not tum it back on; wait for the power company to do this.

• Do not use a match or lighter when there is the possibility of a gas leak.

• Shut off electrical power at the control box if there is any damage to wiring in or around the house.

• Stay away from chimneys.

They could be weakened by the quake and fall during later aftershocks.

• Beware of falling objects from shelves, cabinets and closets. During a quake, hide under a stable object such as a table, or underneath a doorway.

• Do not eat or drink from open containers near shattered glass.

• If the water service has been cut off, it can be retrieved from water heaters, toilet tanks (without chlorine bleach toilet bowl cleaners), melted ice cubes, and canned vegetables.

• Do not use the telephone

except in an emergency. Lines could be tied up for needed emergency services.

For those people who have family and friends in the areas which were affected by the quake, there is a phone number available to find out what their conditions are.

The number is (415) 7761500.

The Red Cross is also accepting money donations to help victims of the earthquake. There is a national, toll-free telephone number available for those wanting to make cash or credit card pledges. That number is 1800-453-9000.

Friday, October 20, 1989

MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Associated Student Body: ASG meets Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. in room SU-22.

Inter-Club Council: Meets on Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU19.

Governing Board Meeting: Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Governing BoardRoom.

Faculty Senate Meeting: Oct. 24, 2 p.m. in room SU-30.

SERVICE Campus Advance: Meets Oct. 13 at noon in room LS-24 and Oct. 18 at noon under the Clock Tower.

ORGANIZATIONS Black Student Alliance: Meets Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. in room LS-24.

Alpha Gamma Sigma: Meets Oct. 26 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU22.

Radio and TV Student Organization: Meets Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. in room Q-1.

Asian Pacific Student Union: Meets Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. in room SU-22.

MEChA: Meets Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. under Clock Tower.

SEMINARS For information regarding the following seminars, including registration and room location, call744-1150 or 727-7529, Ext. 2155. Bring sack lunches to all-day seminars.

Law: "Legal Issues that Affect You" is the title of an eight-week lecture series at Poway High School. A different topic is discussed each week. The seminar "Homeowner Associations" is Oct. 26 at Palomar. Each session is $15.

Flower Arranging: Learn to create your own floral arrangements in "Flower Arranging for the Home," a four-week class at Mt. Carmel High School. The seminar runs every Wednesday through Oct. 25. Fee is $25 plus a $10 materials fee to be collected each class session.

Cooking: The class entitled "Entertaining with a Flair" introduces the student to four different menus. The seminar takes place every Thursday through Nov. 2.

Meets at Mt. Carmel High School

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from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The fee is $39 for all four sessions or $14 for each, plus a $8 food fee to be collected at each class. Bring an apron.

Computers: "Perfecting WordPerfect 5.0" is a seminar offered to people with a working knowledge of WordPerfect.

Takes place Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on campus. The fee is $55.

Health: "Your Cholesterol Counts" clears up confusion about different types of cholesterol and tests your cholesterol level. The blood test to determine your cholesterol will be tomorrow at the Health Services office. The fee for the blood test is $16 to be paid at time of appointment. The seminar is Oct. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Palomar. Seminar fee is $12.

Pre-registration is required for this seminar, call the Student Health Services office at 7441150 to make an appointment for the blood test.

Spil<es 1, Cars 0 Bill Harris, of Rancho San Diego, did not heed the warning signs (left) next to the tire spikes located on the campus access road, resulting in two flat front tires to his Jaguar Vanden Plas. ''When you hear the air rushing out of your tires, it makes you feel kind of stupid," said Harris as he was being transported to a service station for a tow and new tires.

SPECIAL EVENTS San Diego Sun Run: Sign up for either a 10K run, three-mile walk or as a five-member team competing in a marathon relay.

The event benefits the UCSD Cancer Center and takes place on Oct. 28. For information and registration forms, call 272-8316.

University Representatives: The following universities will have representatives on campus: San Diego State University, 9:30a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 25; University of California, San Diego, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call744-1150,Ext.2552 or stop by the Transfer Center in room SU-1 or SU-3 to schedule an appointment.

Calendar Editor, Donna Harrison Send submissions to: The Telescope Palomar College 1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069-1487 or call744-1150, Ext. 2450

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Speech team starts s,eason with awards, ~we~pstakes ThePalomarCollegespeech team began their 198990 season this month attending competitions at CalPoly-Pomona and San Diego State University.

The Oct. 7-8 D.L. Miller Invitational, hosted by CalPbly, included competitors from 40 colleges and universities from California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Palomar student, Evelyn Robinson, won first¡ and third place trophies for poetry and prose.

Larry Boisjolie placed second in both the impromptu and informative categories. "It was an interesting experience," said Boisjolie, who's in his first year on the team. "I love taking trophies home," he said.

James Woeber was a finalist in impromptu speaking and Susan Fourmyle and Sheryl Hesseltine won a first place trophy in dramatic-duo.

The team also competed Oct. 13-15 at the San Diego

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Sta~ University Invitatio~al where they brought back the third place sweepstakes trophy. Boisjolie was a fmalist in three events; impromptu, informative and extemporaneous speaking. He placed first in informative and first in impromptu." The competition was a lot tougher at SDSU. People were more prepared."

Robinson was a semi-finalist in poetry. The team was accompanied by coaches Sheila Lalor, Patrick Mills, Bruce Bishop, Rocky Cifone and Ray Dahlin.

About the San Diego State tournament~ Cifone commented, "We were up against some stiff competition ... power-houses such as ASU, UCLJ\, USC and CalPolyPomona. I think we have a strong nucleus of talent. If everybody works to their potential, I think we will see good things."

The team's next tournament will beat the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (BIOLA) on Nov. 3-4.

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Solution to dru.g problem offered I read with interest the Vox Populi column in the September 22, 1989 issue of The Telescope.

I would like to hear the opinion of the students and faculty on my proposition: That the quickest and most effective way to stop the Columbian drug cartels, as well as the remaining drug cartels and peddlers in the rest of the world, is to stop the problem at its very source. My recommendation is to put in jail all drug users.

History is a good teacher. When China wanted to eliminate the opium addicts, she passed a law that anyone taking opium and other street drugs after a specified date would be shot.

Wow! The habit stopped overnight. No one was hurt except the drug pushers.

Dena Tarr Instructor, Community Education

Bill threatens artists' First Amendment rights What is art? To some, art is nature: the flowers, the ocean, the animals.

To others art is a feeling, an emotion that can only be seen in the abstract.

The only thing that people can agree upon is that art is subjective, what one might find beautiful, someone else might find boring or repulsive. But that is the definition of art. You cannot put a finger on what is going to be liked by some and not by others. However, according to Senator Jesse Helms, you can not only define art, you can control it.

It seems as though the little that we give as citizens through tax dollars to artists is now being "supervised" not by artists but by the government.

What started this "control" of government funds are photographs and other art works commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts that men like Helms find offensive. These pictorials include a sadomachistic depiction of a man dressed solely in leather, as well as ajar of urine with a crucifixion of Jesus inside of it .

Granted the picture of the crucifixion is blasphemy, however you must be a Christian to be truly offended by this and if you do believe in heaven and hell then you know that theartist'sjustrewards will becoming to him.

If I were to critique this piece I would assume it is symbolic of how Christianity has turned into nothing more than a money making venture for those lucky few that convince others that you can buy your way into heaven. But that's my interpretation, it may not be that of the artist's. One must remember art is subjective and only you as the observer can interpret what a piece may mean. Not even Mr. Helms can suggest a meaning that would cover every aspect of that one piece.

One of the arguments for this new bill is that why should the general society support something so obscene. I think spending untold tax dollars on the Stealth Bomber is obscene. I think that not having more money spent on low-income housing is obscene. The artist's renderings will soon fade away but the bill will live on.

If we as a country dilute all of our free thinkers in hopes that instead of making "obscene" pictures the artists will depict scenes of clowns, children and flowers, then we as a society have to realize that art is something that can be defined in the minds of a few set men.

Michelle Van Aalst Staff Writer

Should plus/minus grading be a part of the evaluation system?

(Photos by Janice Davies)

Clubs need education In 1986, Palomar College received a new logo.

Robert Eckhart was the artist of the logo that is now proudly seen on all campus stationary, envelopes, and business cards today. This logo, among all the artistic appeal, has the name of the college, as well as the year Palomar was founded. The words "Educational Excellence" also appear on this logo.

The way certain college club officers and members have been complaining, however, the slogan should be changed to "Social Excellence."

There has always been a problem with the club room situation. Some clubs had rooms and some didn't. It's the basic story of the haves and have nots.

The battle came to a climax last year when the Undefeated Club needed a room. Their cries were unanswered, even though it was a debate topic during several student government meetings.

This year, the ongoing battle has finally come to a head in that now no club has a full-time room.

Over the summer, Palomar's administration and student government made the decision to tum the club rooms into classrooms. This decision has not only made those with no room to start with mad, but it has also made those who had the rooms mad.

This reaction is childish. Palomar is a college and one of the best community colleges in the state. It is dedicated to educational excellence, not making sure every club on campus has a room.

An officer of the American Indian Organization was quoted as saying " ... our clubs were a place to meet, rest, study and have lunch." Well, meetings

Campus Commentary Jonathan Young could be held in any of a number of locations: inside or outside the Student Union, around the clock tower, or the nice, quiet setting of the Arboretum are just three examples. Resting could also be done in any of these locations. Studying would be easier in the library with the Tutoring Center and North County's largest academic library. It would be easier in this quiet atmosphere than in a busy room where friends and classmate could interrupt you.

Those clubs that had rooms are not totally shut out.

They still have access to their rooms during the afternoon. This allows classes to be held in these rooms in the mornings and evenings. So although their rooms are not full-time clubrooms, members still have a place to meet, rest and study.

Granted, it is unfortunate that clubs don't have a room. It is also unfortunate that the chemistry, foreign language, graphic communications and EOPS buildings, for example, have not yet finished their remodels.

Now, which of these unfortunate items do you feel the college should address first - The one that would make Palomar more social! y active or the one that would assist in the education of Palomar students?

Lois Wunderley, Prof. of Sociology

Charles Hanten, Prof. of History

Mario Mendez, Athletics

Jean Landmesser, Dental Asst. Director

Val Sanders, Art Chairperson

"I think the change is cosmetic and it does not affect GPA, which is what colleges look for when they evaluate the academic standards of a student."

"It gives a much more accurate position of where the students are on the grading scale.

Let's face it, a low B is not the same as a high B, and the schools where these people are transferring to would like to

"The system in place now works well. Unless somebody could give me a good enough arguement that it effects students for transfer, I don't see any reason (to change)."

"Lots of times a student really is a B minus but they get a B, which is a 3.0 instead of a 2.66, so I think the plus or minus system is more reflective of the actual grade points."

"Anytime we do anything like that without any real concert with the schools we feed out to, such a1> the state colleges and universities, then the plus or minus system will be ineffectual at that area."

Arts/Entertainment Friday, October 20, 1989

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THEATER

CLUBS

Hot I Baltimore: The stories of several residents of a run down hotel are told in this winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Performances run through Sunday at the Palomar College Theatre. Call Ext. 2345.

Breaking Legs: The world premiere of this comedy is being shown at Cassius Carter Center Stage of the Old Globe Theatre through Oct. 23. 239-2255 Broadway Bound: The last comedy in Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy deals with the trials of brothers Eugene and Stanley Jerome. On state at the North Coast Repertory Theatre, the play runs through Nov. 12.

481-1055 The Miser: Moliere's classical farce deals with a man obsessed with his money, and how this obsession affects him and those around him. Playing at MiraCosta College through Oct. 29. 757-212lext. 451 Boris Gudunov: The San Diego Opera opens its 25th season with this Russian masterpiece set at the turn of the 17th century, shortly afterthereign of Czar Ivan the Terrible. Performed at the San Diego Civic Theatre tomorrow, Oct. 24, 27,29 and 31. TM Revenge of the Son of Scenes from Hell: The University of Pervisity New World Theatre presents this satirical comedy every Friday and Saturday during October. The play starts at 10:37 p.m. at Progressive Stage Company in San Diego. 234-8603 or 244-1054 Wild Honey: This play, adapted from an original play by Anton Checkov, is a salute to the Soviet Arts Festival. The comedy revolves around a local schoolmaster who delights in exposing local hypocrites and scoundrels.

His troubles begin when, during a wild summer party, declares undying love to four women. Opens tonight and is performed every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 12 at Patio Playhouse Theater in Escondido. 7 466669 The. Deadly Game: Set in the mountains of Switzerland, this drama is performed by the La Jolla Stage Company. It starts today and runs through Nov. 5.

459-7773

Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach presents: King and Evans, tonight; James Harman Band and guests The Harpoons, Saturday; Common Sense and guests Azz Izz, Sunday; Heroes, Oct. 23; Midas and the Bridge, Oct. 24; The Dynatones, Oct. 25; Peter Case and guests Walking Wounded, Oct. 27; and Borracho y Loco and guests Limbo Slam, Oct. 27.481-9002 or TM

CONCERTS CLASSICAL Palomar: Concert Hour, presented by the music department, is a weekly music series each Thursday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in room D-10. Admission is free.

Ext. 2317 or 2316 Point Lorna Nazaqrene College: American Piano Quartet, features four pianistS playing two pianos. Held Oct. 27 on their campus in San Diego. 221-2336

ROCK Michael W. Smith: At the Starlight Bowl Nov. 5. TM

MUSEUMS & PRESENTATIONS Palomar: A slide show featuring kayaking in the sea around Esprito Island in Baja will be show on Oct. 24 at 12:15 and 12:45 in the Student Services BoardRoom.

Mathes Cultural Center: Folk art from the San Antonio Museum of Art, including toys, puppets, masks and religious objects will be featured by the Felicita Foundation for the Arts through Nov. 1. 743-3322

HALLOWEEN & HOLIDAY FUN The Haunting of the Moonlight: The city of Vista will present two haunted houses at the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Oct. 27 through 31. 724-2110 Halloween Costume Contest: Palomar's Inter-Club Council will hold a Halloween costume on Oct. 31. There is a "movie" theme. Judging will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the Clock Tower.

For more information call ext.

2667,2594 or 2599.

SPECIAL EVENTS San Diego Arts Festival: Treasures of the Soviet Union: An array of theater, visual art, music, dance, photography, film, folk art, culinary demonstrations and special events for children will run from Oct. 21 to Nov. 11 in various locations in San Diego. 1800-245-FEST Hispanic Heritage Month: A variety of programs including a play, live music and the annual Cabrillo Festival will be presented at Cabrillo National Monument through Sunday. For more information. call 557-5450.

TM = Tickets available through Ticket Master at 278TIXS. Calendar Editor: Donna Harrison Send Submissions to: The Telescope 1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, 92069-1487 or call 744-1150, Ext. 2450

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Angi Paul as April (left to right), Teresa Brown as Suzy and Terri Park as Jackie share a laugh during a dress rehearsal of Hot l Baltimore.

'Hot I' leaves critic cold Palomar's first theater production of the season, Hot l Baltimore, is lacking more than just the "e" from its name.

Over the course of two hours, this play takes a look at a day in the life of prostitutes and indigent people who call the seedy, downtown Baltimore hotel home.

There are no real plot points in the story. In fact, more conflicts are raised than solutions offered to the problems of these people.

Still, director David Boyd beli~ves the audience can "learn something about the human condition."

"It's really about the sense of isolation in all economic levels; an inability to make contact, touch or help each other," says Boyd.

It is certainly true these people are a rough bunch.

There are three hookers- April, S uzy and "The Girl" who can 'tmake up her mind what her name is; a downon-their-luck brother-sister team; an obnoxious hotel manager; a sweet old lady; and a crusty old man.

And the language is rough. Seniors from San Marcos, who provide most of the box office for Palomar's theater department, may not appreciate this aspect of the play.

Boyd admits to having qualms about some of the tougher language. "It's a question of compromise between satisfying the needs of the audience at all cost or satisfying the need to challenge the students," he said.

Theater Review Wendy Williams This play is definitely a challenge for student thespians. It's a piece that requires a strong ensemble cast with good acting to pull it off.

But strong acting across the board is exactly what is Hot l Baltimore is lacking.

Important plot points are missed when the characters carry on different conversations at the same time.

There are some very good individual performances, however. Angi Paul, as hardened hooker April, is truly impressive. Also Lee Smith (Millie) and Allan Robb (Mr. Katz) give solid performances.

The remaining cast seemed lackluster and unpolished. The characters' portrayal wasn't convincing enough.

This play is worth attending if only to see the very fine individual performances and to support the theater department.

But don't try it if your ears burn easily.

Palomar dancers featured on TV, Soviet Arts Festival

By DeeDee Emde Staff Writer Coming to the Palomar Educational Television channel in the months of October and November is the broadcast of Return of the Outcasts. This modern dance ballet is choreographed by Palomar College dance faculty member, Jacquelyn Weiss.

This production is produced in cooperation with the college dance program, the ETV program and the communications departments.

"I am thankful to the educational television program for putting this on the air," said Weiss. "It gives me a chance to promote the students that are involved in the performances."

The dance is performed by Palo-

mar faculty and students, professional dancers from San Diego, and students from Rancho Buena Vista High School.

As described by Weiss, the first and second movements of the ballet are set in the Soviet Union in the 1970s, a time when the country was still greatly influenced by Stalinism.

The main character is a dissident writer, exiled from his own country. When others turn him away, he is befriended by a woman, the other principal dancer.

The final movements show the writer gradually being accepted back into Russian society with the new policies of Mikhail Gorbachev.

"Only after finally believing in his government, he achieves the

victory of being accepted back into society," explained Weiss.

The performances will be aired on the Palomar channel which is received on Dimension Cable (channel 28) and Daniels Cable (channel 35). The dates to catch it on both of these channels are Oct. 19, and 26, at 9 p.m.

Weiss and fellow performer, Peter Czerner, who was dancer-ofthe-year for 1988 at Palomar College, will perform parts of this modern ballet at the Soviet Arts Festival, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Educational Cultural Complex in San Diego. They will be performing with 3' s Company and Dancers.

"We'll be performing with the best of modem dance companies in San Diego," said Weiss.

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By Tracy Wilson Staff Writer "That's a circle," a child exclaims loudly as he watches a felt clown being formed in front of him. "It's blue," another child offers. The instructor slowly forms a picture, encouraging the 路 children to identify the shapes and colors of the felt pieces used to form the clown. This is the atmosphere at the Child Development Instruction and Services Center, an atmosphere centered around learning through enjoyment.

On any working day, the center is a flurry of activity. Children drive past on tricycles or run and climb through islands ofrocks in the play yards. The playgrounds are complete with swings, bridges, and giant sandboxes.

Inside, the rooms are full of completed art projects, educational toys, and reading lofts, complete with pillows, to provide the children with a quiet place to read and relax.

The Child Development Center . relies on two main objectives or路. goals. As Mary Anne Rodgers, \ department chair of the center, 路

explains, "The first goal is to provide a safe and loving environment while the child is away from home." The second aim is to provide a "stimulating learning environment," based on developing social skills as well as academic.

Many fun, educational projects are designed for the children.

In the four, five, and six-yearolds building, children create designs with pegs in boards, first designing their mvn pictures and then copying ones provided for them. "This develops hand and eye coordination," Rodgers says.

This skill later assists in the child's ability to read.

Another project involves working with blocks that provide the child with a "visual math."

In addition, the children's art works decorate the walls accompanied with written descriptions that the adults write from the child's own dictation. This establishes their interest in writing since they experience their own thoughts on paper.

The instructors do not formally teach in the classrooms, but rather set up projects and then assist the child in his or her reaction to the

(Photo by Phil Garcia)

Micheal (right) and a friend learn about shapes and colors at the Child Development Center on campus. activities . The child is allowed to decide if he will participate or not.

"But if he never does," Rodgers explains, "We'll encourage him."

Animals are also a part of the learning environment at the center.

The center currently houses guinea pigs, a rabbit, and a rosy boa to name a few, but during the year more animals are added, even eggs for the children to watch hatch.

But the center does not just provide activities for the children, it also analyzes their reactions and

growth within the center.

"The children are evaluated two times a year," Rodgers explains.

Each child is watched, evaluated and "set with individual goals." In addition, the instructors meet with the parents to discuss the child's learning progress at both the center and at home. "So we look at the total child, not just his academic growth," Rodgers explains.

The center currently takes care of 90 children at one time. These children are first selected from homes of low income students

who cannot afford child care, then from faculty and staff, and lastly from the community.

A ratio of two adults for every six or eight children helps maintain a sense of order and safety, avoiding the chaos normally associated with such a large number of children.

With patient adults guiding the children in their educational processes, the Child Development Center provides an atmosphere true to its goals, mixing education, love and fun to develop the "total child."

Spanish makes computer class unique

By Donna Harrison

puter, Inc. and Spanish language computer software.

Pinter teaches her students, in Spanish-speaking students at Spanish, how to use the Macintosh Palomar now have a new avenue of computers. If not the only one of its education, as well as future oppor- kind, Pinter's program is certainly tunities, open to them thanks to unique.

Graphic Communications instruc- .

"As far as I know, no one teaches tor Elizabeth Pinter, and a com- Macintoshes in Spanish, no one," puter loan from the Apple Com- Pinter said. "We thought we heard Staff Writer

(Photo by Teri Kane)

Students work with computers in the only class that teaches the Macintosh systems in Spanish.

about (a program) in Texas, but I haven't heard any more word of it.

As far as I know, we're the only ones."

Apple Computer often lends computers to schools, but they usually only lend one or two, said Pinter. ''When Suzanne Luck, the Apple representative, told them we wanted 10, they almost fell over," she added. Pinter said she and Luck wrote a proposal to Apple Computer describing what kind of class Pinter had in mind and why she needed 10 computers. Apple was convinced of the value of teaching Macintosh classes in Spanish and approved the loan of the equipment.

Pinter believes strongly in bilingual education "Some people don't believe in bilingual education, they say students should be immersed in English from day one."

The 30 students in Pinter's two classes, all originally from Mexico, have never been exposed to computers before. Pinter found interested people through the English as a Second Language classes.

Student Norberta Santos enjoys

the graphic capabilities of Macintoshes. "I really enjoy doing house plans, that's my goal," he said.

"When I first moved here, my only choice was to work in a kitchen.

Now my goal is to be an architect.

I'm going to try. The first thing is to see how far I can go with my education. If it's possible, why not?"'

The program, designed by Pinter, is in Spanish, but gives the students English equivalents for Spanish words. For example, the computer will ask for the English word for raton, and the student has to type "mouse," the common name for a popular computer input device.

That way, according to Pinter, the student will be able to sit down at any computer and understand instructions in English.

Learning English will be helpful to some students like Antonio Brita, who would like to go into real estate, and Rodolfo Rivas who hopes to work in a travel office.

Both would like to remain in California.

Other students would like to return to their native land. Maria Majia hopes to become proficient

enough on computers to go back to Mexico and teach computer skills to her fellow countrymen.

Also hoping to use his computer skills when he returns to Mexico is Arturo Lima. He would like to go into either computer graphics or electronics. Lima would like toreturn to Mexico because, as he said, "My heart is there, most of my family is there. I love my country, I love the traditions. Here, I'm working, I'm going to school. There are excellent universities in Mexico, but most of the people don't have the money to attend." Lima added that he appreciates the opportunities given to him in the United States.

Pinter's students are learning the Macintoshes quickly, and will be using their new-found knowledge to help others. Pinter said that her students will be visiting the Vista school district soon to give a demonstration to Latino children who have not been able to use the computer labs, because the children don't speak English, and the com-

(see SPANISH路 page 8)

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Men's soccer team drops two games

By Fernando Ricardez Sports Writer

A season which began filled with colorful aspirations suddenly turned gray for the men's soccer team last week when Palomar lost two close matches to key conference teams.

The Comets, who at one point in the preseason won six of seven games including an upset victory over Rancho Santiago, one of last year's state semi-finalists, lost to a

very strong San Diego Mesa team by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday.

Palomar was forced to play the entire second half without Curtis Dean, their starting stopper, after he was removed from the game for getting into a scuffle with a Mesa player.

Despite solid efforts by defenders Ray Ochoa, who filled in at stopper, Nick Hadgis, and Jeff Riccitelli, Mesa managed to put a goal in with few minutes remaining when a softly crossed ball went

over goalkeeper Dave Rossi's head. The ball found the head of a forward who outjumped the Comet defense and sent the net flying to improve Mesa's record to 3-0.

On Friday, the Comets limped into MiraCosta after a number of injuries sidelined several players including forward Andy Dolled and defender Derek Marks, both starting players. Dean was not allowed to play due to league regulations which say a player removed from a game must sit out the next.

MiraCosta's forwards found several holes through Palomar's battered defense and managed to take numerous shots at the goal defended by the Comets.

The keeper, who had an excellent game, saved several balls that appeared to be going in but, with 10 minutes remaining in the game, a MiraCosta forward outran his coverage and took a shot that barely slid under Rossi's arm and went slowly, into the net.

The loss gives Palomar a 1-3

conference record and makes the rest of the season an uphill battle.

"This team has nothing to hang its head about," said coach Ron Riccitelli. "Unfortunately, we are only as good as our record. We can't go out and tell people that we have a great terun, even though I think we do, if the wins aren't there."

Hadgis added, "The season isn't over yet. I really think this team will pull together and find a way to make the playoffs."

Wrestlers achieve top state ranking

By Ken Baurmeister Staff Writer

Coach Roye Oliver answered the question on how the wrestling team faired in Palomar Duals last Saturday by simply holding up their first place trophy.

The wrestling team competed with California's best teams in a competition hosted by Palomar.

"We had everybody here in the top seven except Bakersfield," said Oliver.

The difference between dual and individual competitions are 9 athletes. In an individual contest the athlete just has himself to blame in a Dual competition the whole wrestling team has to pull together.

Oliver said, "We are ranked number one in California right now." The number one slot came in part from Palomar's own efforts as well as higher ranked teams loses.

"Before the Dual Cerritos was number one, Fresno second, we were third and Lassen was fourth," said Oliver. "The teams were seeded in the same order of their ranking. Lassen beat

(see WRESTLERS - page 8)

(Photo by Roman Koenig)

Palomar wrestler Chris Winkler (top) moves into position on Golden Wests' Randy Ortiz in an Oct. 11 match.

Winkler won the match. Comets are currently ranked number one in the state.

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Rustlers round up Comets in 24-14 victory

By Scott King Sports Editor Throughout the season, Palomar has lived and died by the pass. Saturday against Golden West, it killed them as quarterback Scott Barrick was picked off three times in a 24-14 loss at La Bard Stadium, on the Orange Coast College campus.

Their opening drive, a stalled effort which ended deep in Golden West territory, epitomized the rest of the eve!Jing for the Comets.

Barrick, the leading JC passer in the state, was able to throw for 331 yards, and completed 30-of-58 passes, but the Comets found the end zone only twice despite out-gaining the Rustlers 421 yards to 300.

Sean Cheatham opened the scoring for Golden West on a first quarter 34-yard touchdown run. Palomar was then pinned deep at their own 9-yard line following the kick off.

The play that followed seemed to take the life out of the Comets and give Golden West all the momentum they would need.

On first down, Barrick dropped back to pass and threw to the right side looking for Robert Fisher, but Bobby Sylvia stepped in front of Fisher, picked off the pass and rambled in for the easy score, giving the Rustlers a 14-0 lead.

Ba..Ti.ck bounced back and hit Chris Chiarappa on a 65-yard touchdown pass on the Comets next play from

scrimmage. Chiarappa caught the ball in the open flat, gaineing most of the yards after the catch.

Chiarappa is the leading receiver in the state, with 39 catches for 760 yards and four touchdowns. For the game he finished with seven catches for 134 yards.

Joining Chiarappa as a popular target for Barrick is tight end Eric Hansen. Hansen had 11 catches for 130 yards, giving him 29 for 428 on the year.

Golden West built their lead up before halftime on a 2-yard TD by Cheatham. Cheatham finished the game with 19 carries for 134 yards.

An onside kick attempt failed for the Comets, and K.C. Satterthwaite added a 38-yard field goal for the Rustlers, and the Comets trailed 24-7.

Barrick hit Rocky Aukuso with a 3-yard TD pass with 1: 57'-to go, but it turned out to be too little too late as Golden West ran out the clock and away with the victory.

On the season, Barrick is 121-for-242 for 1,518 yards and eight touchdowns, but has thrown 12 interceptions.

Barrick's situation is similar to that of last year's quarterback Duffy Daugherty. Daugherty finished the year as the California Community College "Offensive Player of the Year", and set a national record for completions, but threw 23 interceptions.

With the victory Golden Westimprovesto3-2and the Comets fall to 1-4. The Comets open up divisional play tomorrow against San Diego City College. Kick off is slated for 1:30 p.m. at San Marcos High School.

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puter teachers don't speak Spanish.

Pinter feels employment opportunities will be available to her students once they are more proficient on the computers and speak English fluently . "Because of the population of California, Spanish is extremely important," Pinter said.

"When was the last.time you looked in the telephone book? There are pages in Spanish. SDG&E has to send out Spanish-speaking material." She believes that a native Spanish-speaker can type faster and more accurately in Spanish than an English-speaker typing in Spanish.

She would also like to see temporary agencies place Spanish-speaking people in companies who want to put out a catalog in Spanish and only need a native Spanish-speaker for a limited amount oftime. When Pinter feels her students are ready, she will talk to the campus job placement bureau.

Many of her students would like to eventually work in a bank or an office as a typist or secretary.

Others would like to go directly into the computer field, an opportunity that they may not have had in Mexico. Jorge Trujillo hopes to become a computer programmer.

"In Mexico, we have courses, but you have to have money to take them" he said.

Pinter's students have different goals, but they are unanimous in their enthusiasm for the Macintosh classes, as well as for their instructor.

Lima said, "Without her, there would be no class. She is one of the great teachers at Palomar. Her picture should be in the library with all the other great teachers."

"If we told you all we feel for her, we couldn't finish today," added Brita.

was received in interest," said Flanagan.

Palomar had been slowly reducing the total amount awarded in the Perkins loans for the past two years.

Last year no money was awarded.

Palomar decided the amount of money and effort to keep the program alive was unreasonable for the benefits students were receiving.

Flanagan also gave other reasons for transferring the loan. "There is so much change every year," said Flanagan, "so much pressure to lower defaults." He noted that students often take out a loan but are not able to repay it for various reasons.

"Community colleges have always had a reputation of high default rates, since many students

transfer to other schools where they receive more financial aid, or can't find high enough paying jobs after graduation," said Flanagan.

To keep Palomar's default rate low, students are instructed in the responsibilities of taking out a loan, and possible alternatives, before they sign the final papers. This way students can make an educated decision.

I tis also in the school's best interest to keep default rates low. New federal legislation requires schools to maintain a rate less than 20 percent. If the schools fail to do this, they are put on a "default management program" for three years.

Palomar's default rate overall is reported to be 19 percent and is expected to lower in the next few years, according to Flanaga)l.

ATM on campus, improvement of the breezeway where the north entrance of the Student Union and the ASG office are located, a student transit shuttle from the parking lots to the campus, the development of study rooms for students, and services for evening students.

The council members were split into groups, where they brainstormed ideas. The ideas that each group had in common are the ones that the ASG will attempt to accomplish this year. Committees have been set up to work on making the goals become reality.

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Three outstanding wrestlers of the 10 were Aaron Gaier, P J. Jones, and Chris Winkler. "Aaron Gaier and P.J. Jones made the all tournament team," said Oliver, "and Chris Winkler wrestled real well.

"He went undefeated this weekend. He ended up tying the guy from Lassen that won the Cuesta tournament a week ago."

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