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Football Players Plead Guilty to Robbery \.,.,.

Christopher C. Holmes Contributing Writer

Volleyball Team Jumped in Gang-Related Attack

Two members of Palomar College's National Championship football team are facing possible one-year jail tenns after pleading guilty to charges of robbing a local convenience store last fall.

Martin Arispe and George Vaeao were the two main suspects in the robbery of an AM/PM store located at 625 Sycamore Ave. in Vista.

Arispe pleaded guilty to felony grand theft while Vaeao George Vaeao Martin Arispe admitted to the more serious charge of felony robbery. Both will be sentenced on March 21 in Vista Superior Court According to police reports, Arispe and Vaeao entered the store on Oct. 30 and forcibly removed six cases of beer.

The clerk on duty at the time wrote down the license plate number of the vehicle they were driving, the report states.

See ROBBERY, page 3

Kristian Pope Editor-in-Chief

While returning from a game at Long Beach City College Feo.l2, the Palomar men' s volleyball team was attacked by a gang at an Orange County fast food restaurant in which their van, carrying five team members, a coach and team trainer, had several of its windows shattered.

One Palomar player suffered a broken arm.

"Essentially, we got jumped," said head volleyball coach Duncan See ATTACK, page 3

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Second Student Suspended In Conduct Code Violation •Police Investigating Charges Kelley Brewer Staff Writer

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Campus Patrolmen Eric Varela and Kevin Farrar ticket vehicle in parking lot No. 7.

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•Parking Ticket Fines Pay For New Parking Lots Greg Armstrong Staff Writer

ave you ever wondered where your park ing fees and ticket fines go when you still can't seem to frnd a parking space?

Without the revenues generated through parking, there would be no money at all to build more lots, say school officials.

According to Mike Ellis, director of Facilities, "The state could care less if the students or faculty had a place to park. It is completely up to us to receive monies and create parking."

The monies needed to construct parking lots are collected through parking sticker fees and parking fines and forfeitures which go into restricted accounts that can be only used for parking related

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expenses, said Lois Meyer, director of Fiscal Services.

According to fiscal records, the annual working budget of collected parking flnes is nearly $150,000 and nearly $900,000 from parking fees. "Part of the working budgets is a carry-over from last year," Meyer said.

The school took out a loan in 1992 for over $1 million to provide more parking. Each year the funds pay out $131,000 in loan payments and $68,000 in interest on that loan. ''The increase in parking fees last year funded the expansion of Lot 9," Ellis said. "It also funded the pay-per-space Lot 15. It didn't seem fair for a part-time student who came maybe once or twice a week to pay $20 for the See PARKING, page 5

For the second time in as many weeks, a student was suspended for "continued violations of the code of conduct," according to Jim Bowen director of student activities.

"He needs medical treatment prior to returning (to campus)," Bowen said.

The student, who goes by Ron or Rosalyn Forbes, 33, was suspended for two years following complaints filed with Campus Patrol. The reports state he disturbed a play rehearsal, allegedly molested a 10-year-old girl and allegedly harassed a female staff member.

The flrst inddent occurred Jan. 27 when Forbes, of Valley Center, allegedly ran up and down the aisles of the Howard Brubeck Theatre during a rehearsal. He was yelling and screaming, according to the Campus Patrol report. He "appeared disoriented and incoherent" and ran off after being asked to stop his disruptive behavior, the report states.

The San Marcos Sheriffs Department Child Abuse Unit is investigating the second incident involving the alleged molestation of a 10-year-old girl, who was on campus with the Palomar Youth Chorale. To date, no charges have been filed.

While taking a break from MTV and its crew will choir practice on Feb. 8, the be on campus today at 1:00 victim was allegedly touched p.m. in the Student Union. on the breast and followed by The network is auditioning Forbes, according to the CamPalomar students for uppus Patrol report. coming shows to be taped Forbes has also been reported during their Spring Break for allegedly harassing a female Weekend. See related stostaff member on a number of ries on pages 4 and 6. occasions.

Forbes got uncomfortably close to her on several occasions, touching her and frightening her to the point where she signed up for a mace class and began carrying a Taser (stun gun), she said.

Forbes was originally registered as a student using the name Ron, but on Dec.16 he changed his first name to Rosalyn, according to the Campus Patrol report.

Forbes is currently in the George Bailey Detention Facility in San Diego on charges of petty theft and burglary. Efforts to contact him were unsuccessful.

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CAMPUS BEAT

"7'h 1 , e presz"d ent 's request for an increase

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Environmental activists David Franklin and Douglas Fischer solicit student support Feb. 22 in the Student Union.

NATIONAL NEWS _[-=::J.---_fro_m_the_c_oue_ge_Pre_sss_erm_·ce_ Modest Increases Sought in 1995 Education Budget

Pell Grants will be awarded during the 1995-96 school year and expect the average grant to increase from $1,492 to $1,549 by 1995.

The department's student aid budget also contains $100 million more for college work-study, bringing total funding for that program to $717 million. But the department would offset some of this gain by eliminating State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG), a federal matching fund that encourages states to offer their own financial aid programs.

Also on the chopping block is federal support for Perkins Loans, in which federal money is used in addition to loan capital provided by individual colleges and universities. Despite these two cutbacks, Education Secretary Richard Riley called the budget a net plus for students and educators. "The president's request for an increase in education funding underscores his resolve to ensure that our

'(he Clinton administration's fiscal 1995 education budget seeks an extra 4.5 percent for student fmancial aid, but the plan also calls for restructuring some programs as part of a consolidation that could affect college students.

The budget blueprint includes a $100 increase in the maximum Pell Grant, which could signal the first increase for the grant in three years. If enacted by Congress, the plan calls for a maximum grant of $2,400 - tbe same as in 1992 before lawmakers cut the program as part of deficit reduction .

U .S. Department of Education officials estimate that a record 4.1 million

citizens and our nation are well prepared for, and able to compete and prosper in, the new global economy," Riley said.

But some student groups charged that the budget proposal shortchanges the nation's youth.

"We're very disappointed," said Stephanie Arellano, vice president of the United States Student Association, who criticized the proposed elimination of the two programs. Arellano also said the $100 Pell Grant increase was not much of a victory. ''It's more of a restoration than a new investment,'' she said. ''This is not enough.''

Others had also hoped for higher student aid levels in the president's budget.

On Feb. 4, Maryland's Harford Community College President Richard Pappas testified before Congress, asking for an increase of at least $200 in the maximum Pell Grant amount.

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Nominations are now open for Palomar's eighth annual Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching.

The award was set up to honor a member of Palomar's faculty for outstanding performance in academic instruction. Students, faculty, administrators, staff, and community members can nominate any teacher, from any Palomar campus, full time or adjunct, for the award.

Previous winners, however, are ineligible to receive the award a second time. Past recipients of the award are Karen Huffman, Gary Alderson, Nancy Galli, Michael Newbrough, Steve McDonald, Michael Lockett, and Chris Johnson.

Nomination forms are available at the library's main desk, the Student Services Center, the Student Union, and from Michael Lockett in the Behavioral Sciences Department. Deadline for nominations is March 5.

Seventeen Students Listed in 'Who's Who' Seventeen Palomar students have been included in the 1994 edition of"Who' s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges."

The annual book lists outstanding students from over 1400 campuses across the country and in several foreign nations. Selection is based upon academic achievement, community service, and leadership in extracurricular activities.

The Palomar students who were included are: Debora Bean, Jamaica Edelstein, Theresa Chamberland, Joyce Evans, Lydell Gorski, Patricia Ann Hodny, Brenda McCain, Kimberly Neeley, Ellen Noonkester, Jim Smith, Robyn Spurling, Bruce Swartz, Lilian Tan, Scott Teerlink, David Trevino, Lila Vela and April Whall.

Palomar to Celebrate National TRIO Day This Saturday, Feb. 26, Palomar celebrates TRIO day, a holiday which recognizes a series of federal programs aimed at helping disadvantaged students enter college, graduate and move on to productive careers.

TRIO day is named after the original three programs ''Upward Bound," "Talent Search," and" Student Support Services." Two recent programs have been added-"Educational Opportunity Centers" and "Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Programs."

The TRIO programs were established by Congress in the Higher Education Act of 1965. In 1986 Congress passed a resolution urging that National TRIO day be celebrated annually.

Sci-Fi Convention to be Held in San Diego Fantasy and science flction enthusiasts from all over Southern California will descend upon San Diego's Town and Country Hotel on March 4, 5 and 6 for Con-Dor, a convention sponsored by the California Association for the Advancement of Speculative Media, Inc .

This year's convention will feature acclaimed science fiction writer and BYTE Magazine columnistJerry Poumelle, artist-illustratOr Rick Sternbach, and a host of others well-known in the genre.

For more information regarding ConDor,scheduled activities, registration or C.A.A.S .M., call(.619)486-4606orwrite to Con-Dor at P.O. Box 15771, San Diego, CA 9217.5.

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"Some of our players felt bad; thal they could have done something. I told them 'we're volleyball players. If we wanted to be good at fighting, we'd train with guns'."

-Palomar men's wlleyball head coach Duncan McFarland

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R0 BBERY -----co_n_s-id_e_r_i_t-~-or-s-en-t-en-c-in_g_p_ur----C-it-iz_e_n_r-an_an_art.I _ __cl_e_th_a_t_c_laun. -e-d Continuedfrompage 1 according to Ron Jacobs, assistant district attorney, the prosecutor in the case. The report states that Vaeao threatened to kill the clerk if he called the police.

"This was basically a strongarm robbery," Jacob said. "The two used their size to intimidate the clerk." Arispe is 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds, Vaeao stands 6 feet 3 inches and weighs in at270 pounds.

The clerk was able to identify bothplayersinaphotographiclineup. Investigators then contacted the Palomar coaching staff with the information. Vaeao was also a suspect in a robbery of the same store two weeks earlier. Those charges were dropped in a deal struck between his attorney and the D.A.'s office.

"Although the second incident was dismissed the judge can still

ATTACK Continued from page I McFarland. The attack took place at 9 p.m. in the Costa Mesa Burger King parking lot.

According to McFarland one of the team's two vans was attacked upon entering the lot by a young hispanic male wielding a crutch, who is believed to be a member of a gang.

Palomarstudentandteammember, 19-yeai-oloSeanThomas, was struck with the crutch; the blow broke his left forearm. Thomas was rushed by to a nearby Fountain Valley hospital where he received medical attention.

The right side and back windows of the rental van driven by Palomarassistantcoach Karl Seiler were destroyed. "Before we knew it, our back windows were being sm~shed," Seiler said.

poses." said Jacob , "A 211(to which Vaeao pleaded guilty) is a serious offense and carries with it presumptive prison time." he added.

Linebacker coach Dave Bass assisted investigators in the case by convincing Arispe and Vaeao to come forward to authorities.

"Coach Bass was extremely cooperative with us," said Sgt. David Malone, one of the detectives assigned to the case.

Head Coach Tom Craft had assigned Bass to undertake the matter with the players.

"I took the players to the station and helped them talk to the police.

We weren't worried unless it affected the team directly, meaning if the players would be unable to play because they were in jail." said Bass.

Reports oftheincjdentftrstsurfacedinNovemberwhentheBlade-

two unnamed Palomar College football players were·suspected in the robbery.

TomCraft,headfootballcoach at the time of the incident, refused to comment on the matter or take any action against the players. ''Nothingwasdonebecausethey had not been convicted yet. We believe you are innocent until proven guilty." said Athletic Director John Woods.

ArispeandVaeowerebothstarters on the Comets' highly touted defensive squad that defeated San .

Francisco City College in December to win the National Championship.

The Telescope's attempts at contacting the two players were unsuccessful.

They are scheduled to appear in Vista Superior Court on March 21 for their sentencing and probationary hearing.

Seiler said he pulled into the lot following the van driven by McFarland. The team had stopped to eat following their game in Long Beach. Even before stopping, Seiler's van was whacked with the crutch. "We weren't sure if it (the noise) was a gun shot or what," said McFarland.

That's when Thomas leapt out of the van and was injured. "Sean jumped out of the van to see what was going on," added McFarland.

The unidentified man with the crutch was one of several men in three cars "sitting around" in the parking lot, according to McFarland. McFarland and Seiler estimated there were 15 to 20 gang members in the group.

After local police arrived, several players attempted to identify the suspects in a line search but no one could be positively identified.

''The police had rounded up some gang members," Seiler said. "We went to identify them but no one could make out a positive I.D." No one in Palomar's party were charged. "They (police) thought it was a freakish thing," said Seiler. ''They told us we didn't doanything wrong."

McFarland believes the only cars in the parking lot were the ones belonging to the gang. He added the cars were parked irregularly.

"It did strike me as odd," said McFarland. "I was surprised. The lot seemed to be empty besides the three cars."

"Some of our players felt bad, thinking that they could have done something," he said. "I told them, 'we're volleyball players. If we wanted to be good at fighting, we'd train with guns'."

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According to Vice President of Social Events Sharon Hubbard, Vice President of State Affairs Jim Coyle and ASG adviser Jim Bowen, Martin had no jurisdiction to make any of these decisions on her

Sara Rettus Staff Writer

MTV's visit today to campus generated controversy during the ASG's last two meetings, when critics charged one Senator violated by-laws when she stipulated conditions for the visit without consulting other officers.

The Senator under attack, Sue Martin, received a phone call from an MTV representative last week wanting to hold a contest at Palomar Feb. 25 prior to MTV' s Spring Break special, which is being taped next month in San Diego.

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v e r s y erupted because Martin grantedMTV permission to come on to campus without going through proper channels, according to other offleers .

"The decision needed to be made immediately, and the (ASG) President Denny Ngo was unavailable," said Martin.

Martin told MTV that she would not allow the "Beauty and the Beach" contest to be held here because the contest would be "asking for a major protest from the women's groups." Typically, the contest features women in bathing suits.

Student officials did not question her decision to exclude "Beauty and the Beach," but only the fact she made the decision without consulting the rest

According to them, these decisions needed to go through the entire ASG body. Hubbard said she was available at the time Martin received the call, and Martin should have contacted her before making the decision.

Despite the controversy, MTV is coming today. MTV will sponsor several events in the Student Union starting at 1 p.m. The events scheduled are ''Lip Service" (a lip synch act of tltree people or more), try-outs for the "Grind" (a dance show) and a sign up fora show called "Blind Date."

More confusion over MTV' s appearance at Palomar surrounded Martin's further decision to hand over MfV to the Afrikan-Ameriean Student Alliance. Coyle cited that events for the entire student body are taken care ofby ASG, not individual campus clubs.

Palomar was one of many colleges picked to find contestants for their cable television special which will be held at Mission Bay March 8 to 16.

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4 Friday, February 25, 1994 The Telescope

Library Und~rgoes Major Renovations

Library Makes Its Moves Certain departments in the Library have rrwved as renovation projects begin in the building. Below is a map of where those departments have moved.

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•College Receives $1.6 Million to Replace Ventilation System Mireille Samson Staff Writer

There's something in the air at the Palomar College library, but schoolofficialsdon'tknow what it is.

College employees and students have been reporting respiratory problems while inside the library since the building opened in 1983, but different attempts by this school to eradicate the problem have failed to halt the flow of complaints.

In fact, the problem with the air in the library has lingered so long that the school has finally asked for help.

With a $1.6 million grant from the state's Hazardous Substance Removal Program, PalomarCollegeis beginning a 10month renovation project this month to replace the library's heating, ventilationandairconditioning (HV AC) system.

"It (the original system) wasn' t designed the right way to begin with," saidLibrary Director Dr. George Mozes. "The system is not up to par.

It doesn't do the job."

Past library officials have diagnosed the three-story building as suffering from "sick building syndrome" after people in the library began complaining of headaches, problems breathing and problems concentrating.

The term "sick building syndrome" describes the indoor environmental quality problems that some workers experiene while inside a building, according to an official at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Cincinnati.

Greg Burr, an industrial hygienist atNIOSH who examines buildings to assess health hazards, said this condition exists in many modem self-contained buildings and is aggravated by inadequate ventilation.

The condition often causes allergy-like symptoms, such as skin

and mucous membrane irritations, headaches, fatigue and difficulty in concentrating in the people working inside the building for an extended period of time.

The syndrome may affect as many as three in 10 buildings nationwide, according to a 1991 study by theWorld Health Organization.

But some who specialize in the field say those estimates are low.

Rich Byrd, an investigator for the Machado Environmental Corp. in Glendale, which evaluates indoor air quality in buildings in San Diego, estimated that 30 to 50 percent of structures in Sourthern California meet the definition of a "sick" building.

Before the Palomar College library opened in 1983, a walkthroughofthefacility indicated there was a design problem that could lead to airflow flaws, college officials said.

As soon as it did open, library workers and us- ers began reporting a number of symptoms associated with "sick building syndrome."

"You cou1d tell there was something in the air," a part-time employee who asked not to be identified said. She said she would someimes get a metallic taste in her mouth while working there.

Jane Murray, library manager, said employees who spent a lot of time in the building said they had trouble concentrating and complained of headaches and a lack of fresh air.

The college hoped to find a specific cause when they hired environmental and engineering groups to analyze the air.

The studies failed to reveal the presence of any molds or bacteria which could have caused the reported problems, according to school officials.

"We have not identified one specific element tht is causing the (symptoms)," said Mike Ellis, Palomar's director of facilities.

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Campus Renovations Continue Brian Wallace Campus Beat Editor

This year's massive remodeling project and library ventilation system renovation will result in a lot of different on-going construction here on campus this semester.

The Palomar College library will undergo renovations of its heating, ventilation, and air conditioninge system (HV AC) to eradicate indoor air quality problems in the 11-year-old struc-

ture.

The project is funded by a $1.6 million grant from the state's Hazardous Substance Removal Program.

The first stage involves the lower floor and includes replacing all mechanical HV AC apparatus such as boilers, chillers and pumps. This stage will run from the beginning of March through the end of June.

The second stage involves the second and third floor and runs from the beginning of J u1y through December. The rest of the HV AC equipment will be replaced, and task lighting, which is connected to a new energy conservation system, will be installed.

In addition to renovations in the library, the C, D and P buildings will also undergo construction this semester in a project known as the ''Four The elusiveness of identifying a cause of air quality problems is not unique to Palomar College.

Peter Sierck, an environmental consultant for Environemtal Testing and Technology in Encinitas, said it is often difficult to pinpoint thecuaseofindoorairqualityproblems.

He said they can stem from any number of sources, including synthetic carpeting, paints, pesticides and even offtce equipment such as photocopiers and computers.

Buildings built after the 1970s are built with a profit in mind, not safety, Sierck said. In the age of energy conservation prevalent in the late '70s, many companies built

Building Remodel."

The E building will be redesigned to fit another classroom in the building. Construction on theE building will begin in April and last though August.

Office space in the E building will also be redesigned and new restrooms will be added on the east end of the building. Classes currently held in the E building will be moved to portable trailer classrooms located in Lot 12 after spring break.

In the C building, a new computer graphics center and visual media library will be added on the south side of the building. . The C-1 painting lab, C-2 printing lab and offtces will be remodeled. Construction is schedu1ed to begin this June and end in December.

In the performance lab in D-6, new storage areas will be built and some practice rooms will be converted to office space. Construction is scheduled to be completed by this summer.

Construction on the P building mainly involves the television production studio and P-32.

The old studio will be replaced by a new transmission and TV recording complex.

The projection booth in P-32 will be removed, and a rear screen projection system, new seating and lighting are also being installed.

air-tight buildings so the air would just recirculate, he said.

"It's not designed for the health of employees," Sierck said. "There are hardly any buildings anymore that are environmentally safe."

About two years ago, windows were installedand left open during the day in the Palomar College library to help circulate fresh air throughout the building.

Symptoms continued to persist, however.

Some people have speculated that the cause of these symptoms can not be traced to a physical source . In some cases, the causes may be psychological.

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toms are real," Burr said. "What's less clear is what the causes are.

It's very hard to put your fmger on speciftc problems." .

The college requested the funding to replace the HVAC system from the state's Hazardous Substance Removal Program in 1992.

With the renovations beginning this month, library workers and administrators expressed hope that this step will finally bring to an end the history of air quality problems that have plagued the building.

"With a new HV AC system, there's no question (problems) will be taken care of," Mozes said.

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Memory of Student Lives on in 'Pandora's Book' •Parents Publish Daughter's Works James Hatch Copy Editor

Death is a subject which many of us would sooner not discuss, let alone have visited upon our families.

Yet, sooner or later death visits everyone one way or another. It came to the Welser family Oct. 22, 1993. Michelle Jean Welser, a 17year-old Orange Glen High School graduate,died in a car accident during her first semester at Palomar.

"Michelle was a vibrant personality who was impossible to ignore," remembers Jean, her mother. "She had her dark side, of course, but reserved it for her poetry."

It is Michelle's poetry, in fact, for which she is best remembered,

PARKING semester when it would cost less to pump a quarter in each time they came."

The amount a student pays for parking at Palomar is still less than otherschools. "MiraCostaisabout $20 while San Diego State is $70 to $85, and you can never find a space to park there," said Boyd Mahan, Campus Patrol Supervisor. "Under state regulations we can charge up to $40 per parking pass."

But wouldn't a parking fee hike to $40 provide for additional spaces to park and resolve the many annoyances of trying to fmd a space?

and it was in a very special way that her friends and family chose to memorialize her.

"Pandora's Book" is a collection of poems written by Michelle from 1984 to shortly before her death. Included are poems which were written as early as the fourth grade and those which were pro-

duced by Michelle's friends after her death.

All money from the sales of the book is put toward a $500 scholarship in Michelle's name. "This is not a traditional scholarship because it doesn't have to go to the best and the brighte~t," explains Welser. "The money is awarded to

the student who most personifies what Michelle was to us."

The book spotlights three areas. First, are a select few poems from Michelle's childhood. According to her mother these are included not as a reminder of the child, but of the talent that was so appearent at such an early age.

The next chapter is comprised of poems Michelle wrote as a teenager.

"These are by no means her only poetry," explains her mother, "and there are some which, if she were publishing this book herself, she may have left out and others she may have included which I did not."

She admits that many of the "darker poems I included not because they were favorites of mine, but because I wanted the book to be an honest representation of Michelle's work."

The last section of the anthology includes poems that were writ-

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ten by some of Michelle's friends in her memory.

Among those whom she held close were fellow classmates Matt Mincey and Tara Harris whose work in getting "Pandora" onto paper earned them the dedication.

Copies of"Pandora' s Book" are available at the Metaphore Coffee House at 258 East 2nd Ave. in Escondido.

Continued from page 1 According to Ellis, it's not as simple as having more money.

There is a long process to getting any expansion cleared for development. ''Three years ago we proposed the construction of 22 new lots, only two of which were approved by all committees. Those lots were 15 and 9, which were just recently completed. We have recently ressurected the expansion of Lot 3 onto the dirt area along side the access road into the school," he said.

A one-acre study of land east of the new Wellness Center must be

conducted prior to expansion of Lot3. ''There are gnat catchers behind the Arboretum right now and there are rare and endangered plant species growing on campus.

"Upon approval it will open the future for additional parking in spring/summer for 85 new spaces," said Ellis.

Ellisdoesn'tforeseeparkingfee hikes in the near future. "Why raise fees now when we can't begin construction for years later?"

Ellis asked. "It wouldn'tbefairfor these students to pay for parking that would be available to other

students later."

Many ideas have been explored for parking expansion such as relocating the track, football and baseball fields to allow for more parking near the school. Other thoughts of "going up" prove not to be feasible in Palomar's future.

Ellis said, "other schools have built multi-level parking structures but didn'thave todoitbythestringent earthquake codes of the Offices of State Architects. They standardize for earthquake safety resulting in a 60 percent higher development cost.

"To build a multi-level parking

structure would cost $10,000 per space. There is no funding, and it is out of the question at this point."

The only constuction that Palomar will receive government funding for is renovation of the old section of Lot 9. The Federal Management Assistance will help because of the effects of mountain water drainage under this parking lot. "The parking lot was built on what is basically a water basin," Ellis said. "The water runs off the mountain and causes the asphalt and underlying material to collapse.

"We've had cars actually sink into the parking lot."

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They're coming. Lock your doors and hide your daughters. On March 8, hordes of bikini clad, music-crazed college students will swarm into San Diego for the taping of MTV' s annual Spring Break Special.

For nine decadent days, the beach at Mariner's Point on Mission Bay will be the stage for some of the most popular musicians and entertainers in the country to perform as thousands of almond-skinned coeds shake, grind and slam to the hottest sounds on the charts.

"Wboomp, there it is!"

MTV' s annual coverage of this collegiate right of passage is legendary. Daytona Beach, Florida bas played host for a number of years to the MTV fest.

For the past few years, though, the event has suffered due to rainy and overcast shooting days. This year, the MTV brass decided to make a change. San Diego, with its beautifullocale and perfect year-round weather,

caught their attention.

The area may never be the same.

"The beaches are some of the most beau~ tiful in the country and will provide a great backdrop for our coverage," said Joel

"MTY and the festival, Beach Odyssey '94 will bring significant direct and indirect economic effects to San Diego."

C. Samuel Marasco S tillerman, Vice· President ofMTV Production. "We're excited to be moving MTV's Spring Break programming to San Diego."

Financially the event will be a boon to

San Diego's sagging economy.

MTV' s Festival Beach Odyssey '94 will feature a number of musical artists including: The Lemonheads, Salt-n-Pepa, CeCe Peniston, Us3 (''Biddy Biddy Bop"), Sagat and Brand New Heavies.

On hand to orchestrate the event will be a corps of MTV celebrity personalities including Jon Stewart, Bill Bellamy, Daisy Fuentes and a host of others.

The Grind, MTV' s dance show that features host 'Eric' and his beautiful pectoral muscles, will be one of the attractions of the nine-day extravaganza. The show features the hottest contemporary R&B artists in the country performing both live and on video.

Other shows such as MTV' sLip Service, Blind Date and Beauty and the Beach will also be mainstays during the nine days of taping. Organizers plan on involving all of San Diego event in the production.

For more information call the Spring Break General Information Hotline at 6821030.

MTV talent scouts coming to Palomar Christopher C. Holmes Contributing Writer

Due to a cooperative effort between members of the ASG, the African AmericanS tudent Alliance and MTV brass, students of Palomar College will have the opportunity to audition for places on the Grind, Lip Service and Blind Date today at 1 :00 p.m. in the Student Union. ""I think it is cool that they included the junior colleges," said student Cathy Stears, "I hope to make it on the grind and meet Eric."sbe added.

Student Briana Ware hopes to win theLip Service competition and a chance at the $2,500 first place prize.

"I think it is good they gave San Diego a chance. The weather here is the best in the world." said Briana Ware.

'Sugar Hill' Bittersweet Story •Movie depicts the survival of family in drug infested Harlem.

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Wesley Snipes Cleft) is Romello Skuegs and Michael Wright (right) is his brother Raynathan in "Sugar Hill." Snipes explains it as ua human drama piece that delves into the psyches."

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Green Day will perform tonight at 7:30 at Montezuma Hall on the campus of SDSU. On March 7 the Gypsy Kings are scheduled to appear at the San Diego Sports Arena at 8:00 p.m.

The Scorpions and Kings X will play on March 9 at 8:00 p.m. at the Sports Arena.

Tickets for all events can be purchased through Ticketrnaster at 278-TIXS.

Motion pictures scheduled for release Feb. 25

''Eight Seconds" Starring Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, and Cynthia Geary. An Action-drama. · "TheSnapper" Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Roddy Doyle. A Romatic comedy.

"Sugar Hill" StarringWesley Snipes, Michael Wright, Theresa Randale, Clarence Williams, and Abe Vigoda.. An actiondrama. ''What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" Starring Jonny Depp, Juliette Lewis, and Leonardo DiCaprio. A drama.

Ralph Ellison once described Harlem as "an outpost for American optimism, a gathering place for the avant-garde in music, dance, and democratic interracial relationships ... it was our Paris."

It is no secret to anyone today that Harlem is nottheartisticmecca it use to be.

"Sugar Hill" is a story of the period in time when Harlem was going from sweet to sour.

It is the story of two brothers who learn the price of destiny, and the stakes in the game for control of the streets.

Wesley Snipes ("Passenger 57", "Water Dance") gives the most convincing performance of his career as Roemello Skuggs, the wiser and even-tempered younger brother of Raynathan, played by Micbeal Wright ("The Five Heartbeats"). Togethertheyhavefought their way to the throne room of the same drug empire that destroyed

their father and killed their mother.

However, Roemello has wearied of the violence and inhumanity which surround him and, with the possibility of a new love with Melissa (Theresa Randle), he makes the decision togetoutwbile he still can. The choice he will make promises to topple the empire he bas endeavored to control with his brother. It will also sever what is left of the threads of his family.

Events climax when Roemello prepares to finally escape his life leaving Raynathan, who believes that the city and the business are the only way of life for him, to care for their kingdom and their drug addicted, dying father.

Snipes described "Sugar Hill" to one interviewer as "a Cain and Abel story ... It's a human drama piece that delves into the psyches of these men."

Snipes also admits off-screen, as well as on, he and Wright personify the attitudes of the characters they portray. "I'm reserved ..

Hammer: The Funky Headhunter (GiantRecords)Thisformerdance guru's 1990 debut album won him three grammies. These days he sporting a new look, new attitude, and offers the latest installment in gangster

rap.

Luna: Bewitched (Elektra) After touring with reunited Velvet Underground, these four lads look forward to further critical success.

Various Artists: Rhythm, Counrty, & Blues (MCA) Country and R&B stars singing old bits. Enough said.

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.tactical and experimental," he explains, "[whereas] Micheal's animated . . . emotional and expressi ve."

Director Leon Ichaso, echoed these beliefs in another interview.

"With Wesley," he says, "everything goes on ... through his eyes; be's internal. Micheal is much more outwardly expressive and showy."

Given that, the roles were no great stretch for either actors' abilities. This is not to say their talents are merely average. Quite the contrary, the actors are very good at what they do. Both give very believable performances.

Director of Photography Bojan Bazelli, Production Designer Micheal Helmy and Costume Designer Eduardo Castro should be praised for their efforts to construct an extremely realistic appearance of the city. They have produced a dark, unexpected, and reallookattbe drug lord's lifestyle.

"Sugar Hill'' gives the impression it is someone's life story. The audience can not help but be drawn into the film.

Igiveitthreestarsoutoffour. It is definitely one of better ftlms in theaters.

This Week In Music History 26 -- Michael Jackson's

Thriller starts a 37-week run topping the US charts. (1983) 28 -- The Sex Pistols fire Glenn Matlock "for liking the Beatles." (1977) 1 --Jim Morrison charged with "lewd behavior" after exposing himself onstage in Miami. (1969) 2-- Sony launches the first CD players. (1983)

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Meat Puppets Too High To Survive â&#x20AC;˘New album delivers little entertainment

Madeline Maher Contributing Writer

John Conzemius Lifestyle Editor

There are many reasons why "underground" music groups exist. Some are misunderstood, some too controversial, but most simply lack the talent to appeal to people other than a handful of somewhat disturbed cult fans.

Every once and a while, a group from the latter category gets signed to a major recording label to inflict their music on the mainstream.

Such is the case with The Meat Puppets, a Phoenix, Arizona trio who were signed to London!PLG in 1991.

In the band's eighth dust-collector, "Too High To Die," the group provse one thing: higher recording budgets don't necessarily translate into better music.

Don't let the band's name fool you. Although it seems to suggest ahardcore/punk-fueled group with an attitude, The Meat Puppets' music is the most stale, boring material available. They do, however, blasphemously cite "the raw immediacy of punk" as a source of inspiration, a confession which no doubt has Sid Vicious turning in his grave.

The album boasts no more than twohalfwaydecentsongs. The first track "Violet Eyes" is respectable for its hard-edged Black Sabbath style crunch and "Shine," a lighthearted song which sounds like a cross between Lenny Kravitz and The Dead Milkmen.

These songs are only worthy because they have the potential to

Gilbert Not The Only Grape In 'What's Eating Gilbert Graper

Hyped as Nirvana's life-altering band, The Meat Puppets have little to offer the 'clean and sober' population. From left to right: Curt Kirkwood, Derrick Bostrom, and Cris Kirkwood.

be good, had they not been ruined by the vocal styles of brothers Curt and Cris Kirkwood. Their irritating crooning serves as an unintentional and unfunny gag throughout the album.

Nowhere on the album is their vocals more annoying than on the second track, " Never To Be Found." Here the twangy "fmgernails across the blackboard" sound nearly rivals (but obviously does notequal)BillyRayCyrus'scountry-western abomination "Achy Breaky Heart."

The remaining ten songs on the album wallowinmediocrity,leaving the listener losing patience and invariably shouting "next!" after the first few notes.

The Meat Puppets, however, are not without their supporters, most notably Kurdt Cobain ofNir-

vana who credits the band with giving him "a completely different attitude towards music."

However, the only thing that Nirvana and the Meat Puppets have in common is an affection for writing meaningless lyrics. Cobain's testimonial, if nothing else, lends credence to the theory that drugs do indeed kill brain cells to braggards of misuse.

It is clear that with the current lineup, The Meat Puppets have nothing and nowhere to go. Curt and Cris Kirkwood, while being adequate musicians, obviously have no business taking on the role as vocalists.

Perhaps if the band hired a real singer, someone who like, studied voice , the band could graduate to the level of a sub-standard alternative rock band.

"What' s Eating Gilbert Grape" is the latest installment of ftlms geared towards the twenty-nothing generation.

Gilbert has all the woes of a troubled young adult. He's stuck working in a nowhere job and everyone's gnawing atbim: his family, bis friends, and bis lovers.

The simplicity of such a character works against Johnny Depp, who portrays Gilbert with eerie accuracy.

Caught between the moral obligation of taking care of his family, and the growing urges Lo live life on his own, Gilbert's struggle is unique, yet commonplace.

Although Depp putalotof work into this character, it's hard to tell bow much is acting. Regardless, he deserves praise for bringing life to an

otherwise two-dimentional character. But enough about Depp.

The true star of this ftlm is Leonardo DiCaprio, Gilbert's mentally handicapped brother Arnie. DiCaprio is brilliant He and Depp shine in their scenes together.

Gilbert is trying to live an ordinary life in bis extraordinary world. He loves Arnie for his innocence, yet feels burdoned with the chore of supervising his every move.

Arnie, on the other hand, loves Gilbert unconditionally.

The two actors have an outstanding chemistry with one another. One wonders bow much of their verbal and physical banter is actually scripted.

"Gilbert Grape'' promoted the themes of brotherly love and friendhsip. Also, don't let life pass you by. After all, 'life is a terrible thing to sleep through.'

Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures

Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp share a special bond in "What's EatinK Gilbert Grape."

Throughout the film, the duo create a remarkable on screen chemistry.

Bob Marley Festival Celebrates Life a decade, he played to sold out shows in countries as diverse as Germany, England, Jamaica, and Bob Marley, the king of reggae the United States, piling up many music, died of cancer in 1981. On top 40 hits along the way.

Monday, Feb. 21 of this year, the Midway through the event, the reggae community proved his spirit promoters came onstage and anis alive as they paid tribute to him nounced several local winners of in a nine-hour concert at the San the Bob Marley award, which is given for outstanding community Diego Sports Arena.

Performing at the Bob Marley service. Among this year's winBirthday Celebration was an eclec- ners was Quincy Troupe, an actic assembly of bands. To the de- claimed poet who now teaches at light of the audience, some of the UCSD.' After the awards were given bands performed classic Marley tunes, while others presented their out, a rising star in the industry, own material.

Shaggy, took the stage. He began Most of the big-name bands by freestyling lyrics a capella, were saved until the last two hours, winning over the crowd, before when what was left of the unusu- tearing off into his set. His songs ally listless crowd mustered a last aimed primarily at the women in surge of energy and brought the the crowd, displaying a fiery romanticism that is another characbuilding to life.

The best seat in the house, how- teristic of reggae. ever, was not a seat at all but the The closing act were the floor in front of the stage. Here the Mighty Diamonds. Out of immediacy of the performers com- Kingston, Jamaica they soothed, pelled the tightly-packed standing caressed, and uplifted the audicrowd to respond to the vibes by ence with their passionate harmoundulatingrhythmicallyagainstthe nies. They announced the music backbeat. of Rastafari is not a static art form, Reggae music is a Caribbean but grows and changes like a livinnovation that developed in the ing being. late '60s primarily from ska and Reggae is not dead. Bob calypso roots, with a taste of jazz Marley's death shook its foundaand blues thrown in. Its chief cre- tion and threatened to place it on ator and spokesperson was the tal- the extinct list, but the Bob Marley ented singer-songwriter-guitarist Birthday Celebration heralds the Bob Marley, who, with his band new generation of Rasta men and The Wailers, brought reggae mu- women who have risen from the sic off the island beaches and in to ashes, breathing new life into it worldwide prominence. For nearly with their enthusiasm. Jab lives!

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By Mireille Samson

Over-population brings about deprivation her are just too many people on this planet. And at the rate we're going, the Earth's population will reach 11 billion in 56 years, which is double the number of people alive today.

To many, including myself, this is frightening. We are already haunted by heart-wrenching pictures of starvation from Third World countries, not to mention the growing homeless problem in San Diego.

The pressure a growing population crushes on the planet manifests itself in the dwindling supply of resources.

Many countries have reached the food production plateau and must now rely on other countries to make up the difference, often with disastrous results.

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Over Consumption Look at Russia. People have money to buy food; the problem is the shelves in the grocery stores have more dust than bread.

The Earth's population consumes a lot more than just food. Especially in industrialized nations, people are consuming the world's resources at an alarming rate.

The average American uses 27 times as much energy as the average Indian.

This translates to 33 million Americans producing the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as all of the 850 million residents of India combined.

As a planet, we need to significantly reduce our consumption of energy, water, fossil fuels, metals and wood.

Of course, these resources wouldn't be used up so quick if there were less people.

There are 250,000 babies born each day.

Family Planning As a society, we must set an example for the rest of the world in implementing family planning standards which would give couples and especially women more options in birth control.

Imposing restrictions on how many children each individual may have, as in China, is ridiculous. This infringes on basic human rights, and, besides, you can't stop people from having sex.

A more effective route is ensuring everyone has basic health care, food and the information and knowledge to plan when to have children as well as the size of their families.

Every single helpless infant born on this Earth deserves a life of dignity, good health, education, shelter and food. We must work to provide our future babies these rights.

For further action, write to your representatives, the President and the Vice President with your concerns about population and consumption. Urge them to support energy conservation and family lannin acka es.

Why are our troops in

Vox Populi What do you feel is the most important issue facing Americans today?

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resident George Bush sent troops to Somalia for humanitarian rea sons. Current President Bill Clinton has followed in Bush's footsteps by leaving troops there.

Neither president has made clear what our objective is in Somalia, nor defmed a U.S. self interest This has caused there to be wide spread skepticism as to whether or not U.S. troops are in Somalia strictly for humanitarian reasons. So the big question is, why are we in Somalia?

The skepticism of our involvement in Somalia stems from the assumption that the Red Cross is the organization that usually gives aide to countries in need. The U.S. military's function, on the other hand, is to defend the United States, not to feed another country's people.

Mary Ann Drinin, MS, associate professor of Political Science at Palomar College, said "the Red Cross was probably already in Somalia, but there was so much chaos that troops needed to besentin." Food was being captured by various groups, who in tum used starvation as a weapon, by not distributing it to rival groups, she concluded.

Dr. Vicki Golich, assistant professor of Political Science at CSUSM, does not believe that the provision of aide is the reason we have troops in Somalia. She pointed out that Sudan and Ethiopia need more help than Somalia does.

"Whereas humanitarian reasons were real," says Golich, "we have to ask ourselves if we would have extended aid had there been no national security gains perceived?"

Golich noted how close Somalia is to Saudi Arabia, and that political unrest could spread to other areas causing instability.

Golich said that by sending troops to Soma-

lia we could feed the people, and protect our oil interests in Saudi Arabia.

Jose L. Esteban, associate professor of Economics at Palomar College, believes that troops may have been sent to Somalfu for reasons relating to public relations.

"I don't think they expected it to be this messy," said Esteban. He believes that there may be oil interests in Somalia, saying that Sudan, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh are still in as much need of aide as they were when it was fashionable to talk about it.

DuncanS. McGilvray, associate professor of Economics and Political Science at Palomar College, jokingly said that "some people have suggested that the choice to put the U.S. in Somalia after the '92 election was to provide a bed of nails for the new democratic president."

He believes the reason for U.S. involvement in Somalia could have to do with justifying the amount of money spent on defense.

Drinan does not think the major reason for being in Somalia are oil interests, but that the troops were sent there to try and set up a democratic government to stop political unrest from spreading to other countries.

Attempting to set up a democratic government in Somalia may seem like the right thing to do, and it may benefit the U.S. in world trade. However, Somalia may not be ready for democracy. Trying to install a democracy in a country which is not ready for that step could cause more instability.

So, why are we in Somalia? A clear objective has not been defmed, and our foreign policy should be geared towards our own self interest. The problems in Somalia may look as if they warrent U.S. involvemnet, however, it is not the U.S.'s responsibility to play world cop.

Seth Young I guess racism. People should work together instead of fighting.

Mara Saenz The problem with jobs and funding of education. People need a job when they finish school.

Susan Ponchetti People getting welfare and buying drugs and not an apartment.

Athletes do not deserve special treatment Two Palomar football players, George VaeaoandMartinArispe,only recently admitted to their involvement in the felony robbery of a convenience store in October of 1993.

Tonya Harding may not have known about the plans to injure her figure skating rival Nancy Kerrigan, but she has had a lot of interaction with the sleezy types who did.

Acording to a Winter Olympics official, asthma medication is being used by 60 percent of the Winter Olympic athletes to increase their lung capacity.

Two University of Michigan basketball players were placed on immediate suspension in January as soon as the coaching staff became aware of their involvement in the robbery of a liquor store.

What happened to the idea that Olympic and professional athletes were supposed to be role models?

Furthermore, why did Palomar's coaches take no disciplinary action against the Comet football players once the players' involment was known?

We do not believe that athletes assume the title of role model the moment they become public figures.

On the contrary, the only people responsible for the moral rearing of children are the childrens' parents.

However, it is important that we realize that while the religious and ethical values of people are the responsibility of no one except the individual, public figures need to be reprimanded publicly for the crimes they commit.

The message needs to be sent that criminal actions will not be condoned simply because the alleged suspect fills an important role.

In the case of the Palomar football players, the coaches should have followed the example of the University of Michigan coaching staff. Granted, the suspension of two starting members of the team may have affected the outcome of a game or two, but better that than the situation we have now.

Knowing that members of your team took part in something as serious as felony robbery is bad enough.

Looking the other way so that the season, and a potential national title, would not be affected is just as dishonorable as the crime itself.

It sends a message that winning is more important than personal responsibility.

Staff Editorial

Ben Seavey We have a serious homeless problem. We're not dealing with it correctly.

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The Telescope reserves the right to edit letters for space, and to not print letters which contain lewd or libelous comments.

Send letters to The Telescope, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos CA 92069. Letters may also be delivered to our offices located at the north end of campus in room TCB-1.

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OPEN FORUM

Mass Media: a medium of communication tlwl is designed to reach the mass of the people

'Does the media have a moral responsibility?

Media owes society a high level of morality

Media is rwt America's • consctence

Francis T. Crowley

John Conzemius

Open Forum Editor

lifestyle Editor

emedia, including all forms, must recognize the position it plays within society. Because of the critical impression the media makes upon their audience, they owe it to society to properly purvey a message which will benefit civilization and not destroy its virtues.

Society holds all industries to a certain level of morality. Police, public officials and even sports stars are measured through society's virtuous eyes. The media should not be permitted to escape the moral critique of America As a civilized society we have the ability to set moral standards as described by various groups. In the name of civilization, while protecting innocent victims, it is neccesary to project moral virtuosity.

Through decades of study,ithasbeenshownhow much mass media can affect its audience. The young being the most effected, yet,"adults are also susceptable to the constant summoning messages as well.

When looking at both, psychological studies performed within controlled circumstances and advertising campaigns, the end result shows that people pay attention, believe and alter their future behavior because of the messages they receive from the media There has -never been one conclusive study which shows that violent or immoral behavior is derived completely from actions performed within a media forum. Nonetheless, there are many studies which have compiled enough evidence to suggest that what may be seen in the media can expand upon an already volitile situation.

If there is a small chance that one member of the audience may be adversely effected by the content of the message, then that should enlighten the artist enough to alter their message.

Society and themediahavealwaysshown some restraint on issues which are considered violent, pornographic or immoral. The media in America has voluntarily placed ratings upon the content of its messages,

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strictly because it is recognized that some topics are not meant to be viewed by all members of society.

We have reached the point where the media, being guided by society, must consider whether it has over-stepped moral boundaries. There is concern over the drastic rise in violent behavoir by many of our younger citizens.

Whether it happens to be the burning of a bum in a movie, the murder of someone' s parents within a book or a date rape in a music video, if any viewer decides to act out their new found aggressive behavior, then the media has helped create a victim.

Because of the ability of the media to reach into our lives and submit their message, they need to be responsible for any misinterpretation of tha message.

Whether it happens to be a child acting out comic book character adventures or a husbandencoraging domestic violence from a day time talk show topic.

The industry knows the grasp they have on society. They use that grasp to sell their wares. To claim that they have no moral responsibility for adverse reactions from other information is purely irresponsible.

Should the media be controlled or censored to satisfy certain groups who feel the fabric of society is suffering

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arents, religious leaders and gov emment officials have seemed to develop a nasty habit of late: insisting that the media, particular! y the entertainment industry, serve as a "moral compass" for society.

In 1992, Charlton Heston and police officers groups led a protest against rap artist Ice-T because of his brilliant song "Cop Killer." The protesters, including the now unemployed George Bush, claimed the song encouraged acts of violence against the police.

The fact is, the people who spoke out against the song failed to understand Ice- T' s message.

The message is not that violence is good, but rather that members of the lower end of the socioeconomic scale particularly young African-Americans from the inner cities, are fed up with years of being brutalized by the police who supposedly "serve and protect them," and some may react with violence.

Moreover, if violence is taken against a police officer by a youth who recently heard ''Cop Killer," the blame would be one percent Ice-T and 99 percent L.A.P.D. Another example is the recent incident where a 5-year-old boy set a fatal ftre that killed his little sister. His mother blamed the cartoon characters "Beavis and Butt-Head," who allegedly said "flre is cool!"

Are we missing something here? Did Butt-Head also supply the matches? Well, maybe he did since obviously ''mom" wasn't home, where she should have been to monitor what her children watched. What does this woman want? Television appropriate forftve-year-olds? Prime-time Mr. Rogers?!

This is another example of a parent who, because of their own incompetence, have chosen the easy way out and blamed something that could not ftght back.

There have been many targets of criticism: NYPD Blue, Mortal Kombat, and the 2 Live Crew. All of these, moral advocates have portrayed as the "ruin of modem society as we know it," and they claim there is no justification for the existence of such mate-

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That responsibility lies in the homes, schools, and churches. Just because some parents, teachers, and clergymen have obviously done a pathetic job at their duty is no reason to demand the media pick up the slack.

10 Friday, February 25, 1994 The Telescope

LIFESTYLE • Believe it or not, you, too, can overcome your fear of computers.

'Palomar College has roughly 650 computers on the main campus, from IBM/ compalibles to Macintoshes to Apples'

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Wendy Fries Staff Writer

Computers: your doctor generates those dreadful bills with one, the line at your bank comes to a screeching halt when theirs "crash" and your 10-year-old sister knows more about them than the president of IBM. This is bad enough. Worse is when you, a non-literate computer individual, try to actually learn something about the confounded machines.

Qtumputcrs 101 Maybe you take a three-hour computer class offered by a private tutoring company, a class called "Basic Computing From The Ground Up." Once there, you find yourself floundering instantly in a sea of glossy computer terms that the teacher never bothers to explain.

You hear "RAM," "high-density" and "hard drive" (which never seem to refer to people working very hard).

The class has 12 people in it., all pecking away studiously at the keyboard while your glazed stare flickers from the teacher, to your fmgers lying sluggish on the keyboard, to the computer screen and backagain. Finallywhenyoucan't stand it any longer, you politely ask, "Please, will you show me how to turn on this horrendous lump of glass and plastic?"

The response you get is like an eight-minute condescending infomercial as the teacher has the gall to try to sell you the software she's just written, the hardware she markets on the side, and a lecture punctuated with indiscernible computer jargon.

You learn the hard way there are more "basic" computer classes that assume you know a dictionary of terms than there are classes that assume you don't know how to turn a computer on. And it always seems to go from bad to worse, before even a glimmer of hope shines dimly on the horizon.

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haps you go to a computer "superstore" to price a basic system for home, believing you could learn best without public humiliation.

The salesperson there is your teacher from that three-hour class.

Before you can turn around and try to get out of there, she proceeds to humiliate you by speaking again of RAM, CD-ROMs and hard drives with a lot of megabytes.

You begin to despair because you were shown the most inexpensive system available and the "cheap" . thingwasalmost$1,000. Youwere blubbering as you walked out the door.

Is there any wonder many people, unfamiliar with these machines, make the sign of the cross when confronted with them?

But it's not really all that bad: Seriously.

You turn your back on these suspect classes clustered with the .hard-~or~ ~ompu~r ~s. ap~ per..

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Palomar might be a place to start.

With roughly 650 computers on the main campus, from IBM/compatibles to Macintosbes to Apples, basic computer introductions should be easy to arrange.

Alargepercentageofthesecomputers are available to many students through about 22 computer labs, in departments such as chemistry, art, music, languages, business, and electronics.

If you are a student studying one of these disciplines, your search for a way to remedy your computer ignorance bas likely ended. You have access to machinery that can teach you the basics, you can often make your own study hours and the teachers supervising the labs are sure to be familiar with most of the questions students pose .

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Sometimes you'll wish the computer was a bug so you could have the pleasure of stepping on·it (stomping on it, with a little twist of the toe at the end).

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disciplines with labs, have no fear, Palomar provides several other routes that can lead to computer access and computer literacy.

Semester-long classes are available covering programming, computer network installations, basic word processing and -systems analysis.

There are also more than 24 one-day seminars (given through Palomar's 'Venture' community services program) which take beginner, intermediate and advanced students through the various levels of much of today's popular software, from word processors like WordPerfect and spreadsheets such as Lotus 1-2-3, to graphics packages like Adobe Illustrator.

If the idea of structured classes makes your skin crawl, you'll be glad to know that at least 35 of Palomar's computers are availableforgeneral use on the library's second level.

With over 150 tutorials available, they're accessible both day and night on a first come, first served basis.

The beauty of this approach to learning computers is that you can pace yourself, mercifully free of pressure, while at the same time making all the obnoxious faces you want when the computer frustrates you.

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Like your coffee maker or your hair dryer, they are only machines waiting to be used. The difference between the coffee maker and the computer is the level of complexity, and the only thing you must give a computer is a little time .

Like car alarms, taxes and final exams, computers are not going away. The same way we've conceded that studying usually makes fmal exams more bearable, we also must reach the point of admitting we have to learn at least the basics of computing.

Do you think learning to read was easy? It wasn't, it took you years to do it right. No one questions the necessity of having a literate population. It would be difficult to imagine a world in which most people cannot read.

Understanding computers is a form of literacy. Like books, newspapers, magazines and billboards, they can relay needed information.

That information could be trite - "Please insert another quarter for one more game"- or it could be truly meaningful: "Welcome to the end of the 1998 school year and thank you for calling up Palomar College's On-line Transcript Service. We are pleased to infrom you that you have graduated at the bead of your class. Congratulations!"

Your computer travails are going to be easier if you just acknowledge the fact there are going to be times when mastering thesemacbinesareaseasyas twisting the radio dial in search of a good song.

And then sometimes you'll wish the computer was a bug so you could have the pleasure of stepping on it (stomping on it, with a little twist of the toe at the end).

The Telescope Friday, February 25.1994

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n-g-:-e_a_c_h_o_t_h_e_r-to_b_e_m_o-re_c_o_m_p_e_t-it-iv_e_.'___.' _ P___.:e_o_p-le-a-re_p_u_s_h_i Mens swimming coach ]em Me Adams.

No Ball in Volley for Alumni Jill Blinkey Staff Writer

The Comets mens volleyball team easily won their match against the Alumni 3-0 on Feb. 18.

The score of the ftrst game was 15-7, the second game was closer being 17-15 and the score of the third game was 15-12.

"We had better team unity and spirit."

-Duncan Mcfarland Mens Volleyball Coach

Scott Crisco ( #9) celebrates as he gives fives up high and down low at the game against alumni.

Things Look Fluid for Men's for the team and the program is starting to develop." McAdams added.

David Galindo Staff Writer

Men's swimming coach Jem McAdams thinks things are looking fluid for this year's swimmers. If last Saturday is any indication he may be absolutely right.

The Comets left wakes for their opponents in quake-salvaged Santa Monica finishing fourth out of twelve other schools in the two-day tourney.

"Our biggest improvement is last year I brought only two guys to the meet," coach Me Adams said. "This year I took 17 guys to the meet. I don'tknow how many points we scored this year but last year we scored zero points."

The addition of more players seems to be paying off, according to the coach. ''There are more guys out

"They're pushing eachother during workouts."

-]em Me Adams, . . mens' swtmmtng coach.

The swim team features three returners from last year's campaign in teammates Dave Spence, DerekOttanddiverPaulSudduth.

Three others return from previous seasons.

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Grimm, Brad Casper and Chri Beaucbam provide the sails whil Dave Pier, Erik Burgeon, Kiem Short and Brandon Taylor, the fo triathletes on the team, will act rudders.

"That's an unusual situa tion, "McAdams said of having fo triathletes on one team, "We usu ally have none."

Jem McAdams feels con fident in his experienced squad "They all have pretty good swim rning backgrounds."

He also feels their wor ethic is enough to thrust them pas more talented teams. "Tbey'r working hard. People are pusbin each other during workouts and tour naments to be more competitive."

The team's next hard tes will be today and tomorrow whe Palomar hosts the South of the Bor der tournament.

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The alumni had a strong team going into the game, but they didn't play as well as expected according toCoachDuncanMcFarland. "We had better unity, team spirit and acticin as a team oin into the

game against the alumni helped," said McFarland.

The team captain and setter, James Senda, "did a terrific job setting and he kept the alumni guessing to where he was going to place the ball next," according to McFarland.

SteveMcLaughlinreceived the majority of the serves.

McFarland said, "McLaughlin did a great job hitting and receiving the ball."

Scott Crisco was a key jumper on his serves according to McFarland. "He scored some points by hitting some aces and he hit out of the back row well," McFarland said.

"Deric Moen, the blocker, came off his injury well. He hit quick sets out of the middle and the alumni had a hard time stopping him," said McFarland.

The team plays Orange Coast Feb. 23. McFarland said, "Orange Coast has a lot of size. We will approach the game the same way.

The longer we are in the game the better the chances."

Coaster Ride Start for Softball Women Jill" Blinkey Staff Writer

The Comets softball team won 3-0 in their ftrst home game on Feb. 16.

The softball game was scoreless until the flfth inning when the first basewoman Jami Gabbard smacked the ball for a homerun against the College of the Desert .

They tacked on another run in the fifth and an extra insurance run in the sixth to make it 3-0.

Jennifer Ortiz, a freshman pitcher, looked impressive as she pitched a shut out. "It was a good home opener. Jennifer pitched real well and they all played well defensively and hit well," said Coach Mark Eldridge.

The Comets played in the Phoenix Tournament on Feb. 17-19

where the team finished with three wins and two losses.

They won 3-0 against Pima Arizona. Ortiz struck out 10 and pitched a one hitter.

The team played against Mesa Arizona on Friday where they won 6-0. Jessica Fender struckout four and had four hits. Anderson hit 23, Harrison hit 2-2 and Fode hit a triple for 2 REI's.

The Comets lost 2-3 in the afternoon game on Friday against Central Arizona. The softball team also lost 4-2 against Phoenix.

Fender, the pitcher, took the loss in the game against Phoenix. Anderson and Casey Thinijon, the shortstop, both had two hits.

The Comets defeated South Mountain, withthehelpoftheeight run rule, 10-2.

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SPORTS

"The guys are very gutsy, wolverine type competitors."

Head mens tennis coach Jim Miller on his team.

utes of grunting, taunting and swearing.

The one lost match on Saturday The men's tennis squad gave a was a forfeit when No. three player cold reception to the visiting Glen- Hung Le had to stop in the middle dale, Ariz. Gauchos, defeating of the match to rest a pulled Achilthem 8-1 on a chilly Feb. 19 after- les' tendon. noon.

That lost match was the first in The victory was the Comets' three confrontations, with the last 5th consecutive, keeping them one coming at the hands of then undefeated on the season. Coach sixth-ranked Riverside College.

Jim Miller attributes the win to the It took the Comets more than Comets' tough play. six hours to defeat Riverside 5-4, "I like the way (the team) is with one of the singles matches playing," said Miller. "The guys taking three hours and fifty minare very gutsy, wolverine-type utes. However, it was all worthcompetitors. We played Irvine while.

Valley, and . . . their average The Comets, ranked ninth at the height was six-four. We go out beginning of the season, took over there and they're serving bullets the sixth position ip the state with out of the trees, and we still beat that victory.

Miller is most impressed with them."

The match between the teams his men for one simple reason - all two number one players took only of the talent is home-grown.

40 minutes. Tim Burke of the Of his 14 players, starters and Comets, ranked 22nd in the state, secondary included, only one went beat the Gauchos' Sosthany to high school out of North County.

Phanrasy. Phanrasy was easily That player, Jeff Sealey, went to defeated by Burke 6-0, 6-0.

Mira Mesa High.

Said Burke, "For me to lose, ''That's what I'm really happy the guy has to be really aggres- about," said Miller. "We are a sive. I'll pretty much get to every truly local community college and ball and do something with it. I a good team. Of the teams ahead of have so much confidence right us in Southern California, if you now and believe in myself. I don't look at their lineups, you have a feel like I can lose right now." minimum of 50 percent foreignPhanrasy agreed with Burke's ers." assessment, "(Burke) attacked and The doubles matches of the day I didn't. He hits the ball harder also were not too close, with each than I'm used to." pair of Comets winning in straight The last singles match of the sets. day showed the level of intensity Burke and Robert Glaser won of the day, with the Comets' No. their match 6-0, 6-4, Sash a Azarmi twoplayerJeffSealeyedgingMatt andSealeywon6-1,6-1,andDavid Sorensen of the Gauchos 6-4, 4-6, Lague and David Carter won 6-3, 7-5 after two hours and forty min- 6-2, respectively.

Chris Gleason Staff Writer

Tim Burke, Palomar's top tennis player, ranked 22nd in the state, seen here in a recent match, powered Palomar to a victory over Glendale, AZ. S.llast Saturday afternoon.

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I say it is sad that some college athletic programs pay their players and pay recruits, which in turn corrupt the games we love.

Coach Pete Bell loves his work. He loves the game. He loves the boys he transforms into disciplined men.

Coach Bell bates excuses. He hates cheating of any kind. He hates what is happening to his sport.

Most of all be hates to lose.

Although coach Bell is a fictional character played by Nick Nolte in "Blue Chips," I think he could easily represent a number of coaches across the country.

Coach Bell's devil's choice in-

volvesthesearchfor"BlueChips"the cream of the high school crop, theplayerseveryprogramcovets... the fmest athletes money can buy.

Although the movie is about basketball, it is like a chameleon because it could be about any col-

lege athletic program that is undermined by hype and hypocrisy.

Coach Bell's team has slipped out of the national rankings and he feels he needs to find some bona fide prospects to turn his ailing team around.

David Galindo Staff Writer

Palomar college baseball coach Bob Vetter's prophetic utterances were displayed on the baseball diamond in yesterday's borne opening 9-3 loss against Golden West College.

When asked what we could expect from his young squad this year be promptly replied without hesitation, "It's going to be a year of trial and 'error' ... "

"We struggled on the

mound."

-Baseball coach Bob Vetter

Trial for the coaches dealing with the errors became apparent yesterday.

The Comets committed three critical errors, two wild pitches and a passed ball that resulted in five of the nine Rustlers' runs, dropping their early season record to 1-5.

"We struggled on the mound, that is all there is to it." coach Bob Vetter said of his pitching staff which also walked a total of five batters.

"I took them aside today and told them that you can't do that on this level and expect to win." Vetter added.

Golden Weststruckfirstin their opening half of the first inning with the help of a Comet error taking _an 1-0 lead. .

Palomar then took a one run lead when catcher Marty Camacho sent a 2-1 pitch 360 feet over the right centerfield fence for a two run homer.

Golden West immediately responded with two more runs at their next at bat on a passed ball ·lntstswnere:snaqmlleO'Neal and a low throw · by the Comet comes into play. However, if thirdbaseman. you're going to this movie to see In the bottom of the fourth, the Shack don't waste your dough.

Camacho, providing the only spark Bellfmdshimselfwrestlingwith for the Comets, literally leaned the ethics of using readily availinto an outside full count pitch able alumni funds to compete for top athletes. sending it the opposite field 345 ''There are two reasons I'm infeet for his second homer and third capable of cheating," coach Bell RBI for the day. explains. "One is I might get busted The amazing thing of the feat and thrown out of coaching." was that Camacho became offAnd the second reasons? balance on his front foot reaching "I might not get caught." for the moving object. The pitch One has to wonder if this stuff was probably not a strike, but really happens. I mean, do proCamacho, with no time to be segrams really pay their players? lective, gambled and hit a jackpot One coach at Palomar, who tying up the score at three. asked to be nameless, said, "Back Two innings later, at the top of a few years ago you would get a the sixth, the Rustlers scored on $200 handshake from a booster. successive bases loaded walks Now itis'ntdoneoutin the open so dealt by Comets' pitchers and another on a wild pitch giving the much."

One other, coach who coincivisitors the lead for good 6-3. dentally wants to remain nameless Golden West's offense added too, · replied, "Many kids don't three more runs in the final three care about an education, they just innings while their pitching shut want to play and get rich." His down the bats of Palomar, limiting beliefs are that there are a lot of them to three bits total. poor kids who come out of high This gave,the Rustlers their secschool looking for quick money. ond victory over Palomar this year, So I guess this is what our coldecisively.

Palomar's baseball team will legiate athletics have become. Why continue to prepare for conference don't we just get rid of amateur athletics and make everyone go play today at borne against Glendale College at 2pm. straight to the pros?

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