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THE Friday, April

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25, 1997

San Marcos, CA

Volume 50, Number 20

Three candidates bring in the votes A record high The 579 votes cast in the April 21-22 Associated Student Government spring election yielded the highest turnout in seven years.

Number of Votes Cast

600

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Erica Olvera 36% of votes

Suzette Clark New.v Editor

Xavier Corona 416 votes 100% of votes

Ryan Zabrowski 385 votes 66% of votes

Four votes were all that separated Erica Olvera and T.J Quigley when the results of this week's Associated Student Body election were announced Wednesday morning.

The announcement came as good news to the one, disappointment to another, and relief to them both.

Erica Olvera received good news when she was told she won her bid for ASG President. '·I knew 1t was gomg to be dose." Olvera said of tht.: 213-209 decision. "The last few hours on Tuesday were unportant - they made the difference."

Olvera and Quigley c.:ollec.:tively spent over 30 hours c.:ampaigmng on Monday and Tuesday.

As evening students made thetr way to the Student Union late Tuesday, they were met by

Not pictured- Senators Ann Moreno, Oscar Lopez, Debra Schanack •. Donald Torres and Myra Garcia

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Berenice Arrezola 401 votes 100% of votes

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Elaine James 416 votes 100% of votes

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SENATOR Katrina Baughman 223 votes 38% of votes '91

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Student Health Fee goes up a dollar • Extra money will go to Student Health Services Sarah Katin Staff Writer

Students at Palomar are going to be paying a higher price for healthy living.

Earlier this month the Board of Trustees decided to raise the mandatory health fee of $8, which students are required to pay each semester, to $9.

The fee was raised to meet the higher cost of running Student Health Services.

Joe Madrigal, vice president of student services, presented the proposal to the board to be voted on and the fee hike was passed into action on the spot.

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idea at the first meeting and we . would vote on it at a second meeting," said Madrigal.

"We moved fast with this because we wanted to invoke this new policy as soon as the upcoming summer and fall semesters, so we couldn't wait. We were caught between a rock and a hard place."

Health Services is funded solely by the $8 fee students pay now.

According to school officials, with the price of supplies and the cost of labor rising, more money is needed to keep health services operating smoothly.

"Last time more funds were needed, it became a lengthy process that took four years," said Jayne Conway, Health Services director.

"Now it has been written in the law that when the expense of running health services reaches a cer-

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Elaine James (left), Associated Student Government senator, and Michelle Baker (fire tec:hnol· ogy) witnessed an unidentified student collapse in the Student Union, April 23. Baker said the student fell while having what appeared to be a seizure.

James, who has epilepsy, said that while many students wanted to help, the proper thing to do is give the person lots of room and let them ''ride ouf' the seizure. Health Services and Campus Patrol should be notified immediately. The patient was transported via ambulance to a local hospital.

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F.Y.INFO _ _

INJURED STUDENT- April 23, I p.m., a student suffered a seizure in the Student Union. He was transported to a local hospital.

ADDING A CLASS- Through the end of the semester only short-term or open-entry/ open-exit classes are available for registration. The instructor's signature is required if the class is closed.

DROPPING A CLASS - Through the end of the semester, no drops will be allowed.

A grade of A, B, C, D, For "I" will be given.

AUDITING A CLASS - Instructors signature is required on the green Application for Audit form.

The deadline to change to audit status has passed . There is no deadline for original registration under audit status.

SUMMER/FALL REGISTRATIONIntent to Register cards (pink) have been mailed to students who registered for Spring credit classes througli Feb. 28. The deadline has passed to receive PAR appointment and class schedule by mail.

FOR SUMMER - Students who return Intent cards between April 25 and May 23 must pick up PAR appointment and class schedule in Admissions . Class schedules will be available May 5.

FOR FALL- Students who return Intent cards between June 27 and July 30 must pick up PAR appointment and class schedule in Admissions. Class schedules will be available June 9.

* * * April 18, 9:45 a.m., a student dislocated her shoulder in the weight room.

She was transported to a nearby hospital.

* * * April 16, 10 a.m. , a student suffered heart complications in theC building. He was transported to Tri-City Hospital.

Special Olympics at Palomar this Saturday The 25th Annual Area Games at Palomar College will take place Saturday, April 26th, hosted by North San Diego County Special Olympics. Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for 9:30a.m. The competitions will encompass track and field, aquatics and wheelchair events. There are approximately 200 athletes expected to take part in the various events. The public is invited to come out and - cheer on all the Special Olympic athletes.

-Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor

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Eric Harvey 路ccommercial Art) draws a human head in pastels. The drawing was a project for one of Harvey's classes.

Open-air book fair coming to San Diego

Friendship Festival happening in April The United States International University's (USIU) eighth annual International Friendship Festival will take place April26.

Approximately 5,000 San Diego community members are expected to attend the event which will feature food, crafts and entertainment from around the world.

The festival will run from 10 a.m-. to 6 p.m . and is presented by USIU's student body.

The International Friendship Festival will be held on the library lawn at USIU's Scripps Ranch campus. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The university is located at I 0455 Pomerado Road. Admission and parking are free. For more information about the festival, call 635-4674.

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Student Exhibition at Grossmont College The Grossmont College Hyde Gallery is presenting the Art Department's annual student exhibition. The exhibit represents a cross section of art produced by art students resulting from their studies within

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the department. The works on display were selected and submitted by their instructors for this exhibition, and these works represent the best examples of art produced by the students in their classes.

Included in the exhibit arc ceramics, drawing, jewelry, photography, sculpture and two and three dimensional design.

The. exhibit 路 will run through May 23 and a reception for the artists will be held on May 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Gallery is open to the public and there is no admission. For further information contact Roger Churlcy at 644-7229.

-Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor

Scholarships still available at Palomar There are several scholarships still available through the Palomar Financial Aid Office. Some that are currently being offered are the Associated Community Theatres' Scholarship which offers between $250 and $500 to a pcrforn1ing arts or technical theater major, the Hispanic Dental Assoc. Foundation which offers $500 or $1,000 scholarship to Hispanic students, and the California State Fair .

Antonio Fields Undeclared "I was doing grunt work for my father and he payed me $8 an hour. "

scholarship is being offered to agricultural students. 路For further information ..:ontact the Financial Aid Office at 744-1150, 2366.

-Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor

路Carlsbad flower fields in full bloom The flower fields in Carlsbad arc open to the public through April 30. They feature 50 acres of flowers in a rainbow of colors along with a view of the Pacific Ocean.

The fields attract over 200,000 visitors from all over the world and are also popular for filming television shows and for taping commercials.

The Flower Field is the home of the Giant Tccolote Ranunculus which is a native to Asia Minor. This unique flower is also known as Persian Buttercup or Ranunculus Asiticus.

For 62 years the ranunculus tlower has been growing in the Carlsbad area. For current information on special events, group tours, directions and admission prices call 431-0352.

San Diego's Ninth Annual Open Air Book Fair is coming~o Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, Sunday, June l.

Adams Avenue is known around the county for its used book stores as well as its. community festivals. With over 50 booths and book dealers from throughout the Southwest, organizers say there is going to be something for everyone.

People who arc interested in collectible books, paperbacks, children's books, or cookbooks should mark their calenders. For more information contact The Book Brooker at 280-2665.

-Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor

Transfer students get recognized Students transferring this fall have the opportunity to get recognized for their hard work and accomplishments at Palomar. The Second Annual Transfer Recognition Reception will be held May 8 between lla.m. to 2p.m. at the Transfer Center.

-Annica Gerber Campus Beat Editor

Chris Gaskell Undeclared

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"I worked tor a feed company and it payed $3.50 an hour."

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SATELLITE VIEW t 7it'i uldi_r8 • Fallbrook Ed. Center promotes education while enJ·oying festivities Dominic Mucciacito Staff Writer

Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Many people don't have the slightest idea. Leave it to an avocado to have the last word.

A festive spiri t co lored a small town avocado green April 20 in Fallbrook. Paving the way for ne arly 60,000 vendors, the town played host to the II th annual Avocado Festival.

The event opened at 9 a.m. and the guacamole machine kept on movin g and s hak ing till sunset.

The festival provided an opportunit y for Palomar College's Fallbrook Education Center to promote their facility for all potential college-bound students.

Representatives from the center set up a booth and passed out 150 bags containing everything from flyers for the sc hool. to

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According to Cynthia Smith, Fallbrook Education Center assistant, "The nice thing is that it won't affect us Students of the Fallbrook Education when the computers on the main camCenter will no longer have to wait. .. pus go down.

"We're finally getting rid of the wait. .. wait in long lines to receive help and information, especially during the dummy computers that are hooked to registration process. the modum," said Smith.

The Fallbrook Education Center has As a result of the new Pentium computers, students received two new Pentium will be able to receive more computers to "Everybody needs me for aid in student information aU sorts of things, but they with support as less don't need me fooling well as inwasted time, around with uncooperative and the staff structional support. can perform computers. " According their jobs to -Cynthia Smith their maximum. to Janet Fallbrook Ed. Center Assistant "Due to the Hoffman, the Fallbrook speed of the Education Center director, ''We're very computers, students will get faster, betexcited. It's going to be an asset to the ter service," said Smith.

Smith added that students will be center.

"Hopefully, it will speed up the time dealt with more efficiently, allowing consuming registration process and stu- staff to deal with real issues such as dents won't have to stand in such long counseling and financial aid. lines."

"Everybody needs me for all sorts of Until now, the center has been hooked things, but they don't need me fooling up by a modum to the mainframe on the around with uncooperative computers.

Now they won't have to," said Smith. main campus.

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According to Cynthia Smith, Fallbrook Education Center assis tant. "The booth was a great success.

"We talked to severa l attendees who claimed 'oh my gosh, I didn't even know Palomar had a campus in Fallbrook' and we've been here for at least eight years ."

The fiesta raged over six hlocks on Main Street located · in downtown Fallbrook. Over • 300 ve nd ors sweated through the 80 degree weather to serve concessions varying from hambur ge rs and hot dogs to zapatas.

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The event has become an annual celebration of the agricultural staple that makes guacamole worthwhile . There were local musicians. food contests. a farmer's market, beer gardens featuring exotic flavors, and the extremely unique Avocado Olympics.

The Avocado Olympics offered three games. Contestants had the choice of staking their claim in competitions such as avocado-seed-spitting, avocado croquet (where an avocado seed is placed in a pantyhose leg

and another seed acts as the bal l) or the avocado bag relay .

In addition, the festival comcided wllh the Guacamole Grande. a I 0- . 20-. or 50mile bicycle race. The race encompassed the coun ty roncls surrounding Fallhrook .

Another attraction was the Avocado 500. where contest an ts were judged on their abil1ty to assemble avocados W I t h wheels.

Although the contest was similiar to the traditional soapbox derby , racing wasn't an aspect of this contest.

T h e events didn ' t stop there.

Those with respec ted recipes vied for the title of 'Best Tasting Guacamole.'

There was also an award given for the best decorated avocado, and the announcement of Little Miss and Little Mr . Avocado 1997.

The festival took the town by storm. " Everyone in Fallbrook was there," said Jennifer Petrone, a Fallbrook resident and student at Palomar College.

The spirit of the festival seemed to embrace the initial question as to whether an avocado is a fruit or a vegetable.

In the end, all that really matters is that an avocado is an avocado, and th at given the opportunity to celebrate, fruit or vegetable, people will show up .

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So far, so good for '97 -98 ASG budget • Proposal sparks little controversy, and lots of agreement Suzette Clark News Editor

Budget negotiations are often met with distaste, but not this year, at least not for Palomar's Associated Student Government.

"I just want to congratulate everyone here," said Casey Paulson, ASG senator and vice chair of the budget and finance committee.

"We were expecting a drawn-out debate over this budget, and I'm glad to see that we've pretty much been able to agree on this proposal."

In the past, ASG has sent budgets back to committee and had clubs and other campus organizations protest proposed budget cuts.

In the spring of 1994, then-President Danny Ngo vetoed the entire budget, which required student government to meet .over summer break until a budget was finally approved.

Last year's budget negotiations prompted appearances by a several campus groups, including the Speech and Debate team and KKSM. At the April 23 meeting, ASG reviewed the budget, which rolls over most of last year's allocations, and will vote on it at the April 30 meeting.

The only issue that prompted some concern was a structural change that could make the Inter-Club Council responsible for $13,250 in student money that is to be used for II specific campus events.

Paul Evmorfiadis, vice president and ICC

chair, said that he would vote in favor of the proposed budget only if changes were made · to the bylaws that would create some accountability for future chairs of the council.

"I think it's important we establish a written policy for this new function of the ICC," said Evmorfiadis.

"At some point in this process, we must address how and when the ICC presents itemized expenditures, and if and when the ASG wants to approve which clubs will chair these events," continued Evmorfiadis.

If passed, the new budget would give ICC control of what are traditional campus events, including the annual Pow-Wow, Black History month, Women's History month, Earth Day, and Cinco de Mayo.

Four of the six budget increases that could occur this year would fall under ICC, allocating more money for club organized events.

Also proposed is a $400 cut to Bravura, Palomar' s literary magazine, which is to be re-allocated to the Boehm Gallery .

According to Jim Bowen, director of student activities, the budget and finance committee looked into areas that had left over money to see where cuts would be most feasible .

"I think most people will be happy with the budget," said Bowen, "This is certainly one ofthe less controversial budgets we've had in a long time."

The ASG will discuss the budget at the April 30 meeting, where it is expected to be voted on.

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Where the money could fall ••• Student government will allocate $91,500 in this year's budget.

These are some of the allocations under consideration.

Associated Student Government proposed budget changes for 1997-98 Increases for:

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Boehm Gallery MEChA Holiday Event Black History Month Women's History Month Pow-Wow Cinco de Mayo

+$400 + $250 +$250 + $250 +$250 +$750

$1,450 $1,250 $1,250 $1,000 $1,25 $750

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Bravura Comet Week Springfest ASG Retreat ASG Telephone Elections

-$400 -$500 -$500 -$400 -$250 -$100

$2,000 $1,000 $1,000 $500 $750 $750

Other Changes: • ASG eliminated their newsletter, which had been allocated $200.

• A new line item was created for the annual Cinco de Mayo event.

Domestic partner benefits make it to the table Mimi Bowles Copy Editor

Domestic partner benefits are slowly making their way to California community colleges. Ventura Community College district may soon join the ranks of two districts that currently offer the ben tits.

Only the Los Angeles Community College District and Foothill-DeAnza, in the Bay area, offer them. Palomar officials say there are no plans underway to implement them here.

According to Ventura College Press reporter Thomas Runnion, negotiations are now underway to determine whether that district will extend benefits such as medical insurance to the domestic partners of its full-time gay employees.

The general consensus by the college's governing board and union leaders, according to Runnion's sources, is that domestic partner benefits are not an overriding concern . "[Union] representatives don't feel like it's a large issue.

They feel it could be used as a bargaining tool," Runnion said.

The main stumbling block in the negotiations, says Runnion,

.is the board's fear of cost and of controversy. But. Deputy Chancellor Mike Gregoryk, who worked at Palomar for II years, disputes this claim.

"The board has not taken a position on this issue," Gregoryk said, adding that a decision may be based on what the unions are willing to give in exchange for the benefits.

According to Runnion, the community college districts at Los Angeles and Foothill DeAnza, already have the benefits in place and have seen no problems as far as cost. Foothill DeAnza College has had the benefits since 1993, but Runnion claims this does not quell the Ventura board's fears. " [The district] is worried about cost," Runnion said, adding that the unions have asked for benefits before, about six years ago. Due to a lack of precedence at the time, the idea was dropped. The unions feel that the added benefits provide security which in turn assures the quality of the teaching staff.

The less stall have to worry about health care costs, the more focused they are on their jobs, he added.

According to college officials the issue of domestic partner benefits has never been raised at Palomar.

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According to Mario Mendez, associate professor of physical education and a member of the Salary and Benefits Committee, the issue of domestic partner benefits is one with botli political and social implications.

"This is a real controversial issue. I'm not sure we've addressed it here at the college, but I'm sure we'll have to eventually," Mendez said, adding that questions about the deli nition of a domestic partner have yet to be resolved, which is one of the reasons the issue has not come to light here at Palomar.

Peter Gach, chairperson of Performing Arts Department, feels that the issue of domestic partner benefits is an important one, and should be addressed at Palomar. Gach, who is openly gay and also the adviser for the Gay and Lesbian Association on campus, said that while the issue has not been raised here, it should be.

"I certainly feel that it's only a matter of justice," Gach said, adding that GALA has not made an attempt to address this issue as of yet. " [Students] are dealing with coming out so the issue of marriage and benefits' hasn't come up."

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• Free! For Palomar Students • Math Tutoring By E-Mail erna th@ow l.csusrn.ed u • Additional Tutoring Available Midday congestion on the Twin Oaks Road overpass at Highway 78 is a familiar sight. The bridge is used by as much as a third of Palomar's population, including students, faculty, and staff.

Twin Oaks Road overpass losing legislative support Shigehiro Kondo Sra.ff Writer

Frequent traffic conjestion during rush hour at a Highway 78-Twin Oaks Valley Road overpass is likely to remain a bottleneck for drivers, including many of Palomar students.

A proposed state assembly bill intended to fund the overpass expansion plan was turned down for a second time last week.

In order to support the bill. several representatives from Palomar College, along with city and Chamber of Commerce officials, went to Sacramento to testify before the Assemblt Transportation committee.

"Unfortunately, the bill is virtually dead." said Dennis Lhota, communications director for Howard Kaloogian, R-Carlsbad, who authored the bill.

However, because Twin Oaks Valley Road is such a leading transportation corridor to San Marcos' local government buildings and other facilities, they will reconsider the bill at a later time and take further action, Lhota said.

Last February at the urging of the chamber, Kaloogian authored the bill to ask the state legislature to fund the $5.1 million for the overpass widening .

The overpass was intended to be widened from two to six lanes.

"The lack of proper circulation flow [of the Twin Oaks Valley Road] following the construction ofCSUSan Marcos, especially at the freeway exit. has long been a problem for students, residents and visitors to San Marcos," explained Kaloogian. "I received more than 200 cards from constituents as far away as

Escondido, Vista, Carlsbad and even Encinitas."

The first attemp to get the bill passed failed April 7 when only eight members of the Assembly Transportation Committee supported it, three short of the I I required.

When the bill was brought in for reconsideration April 14, only six members supported it.

According to a report by The San Diego Union Tribune, former Mayor Lee Thibadeau said the overpass could be constructed with funds available now without the additional funding of$5.1 million from the state.

However without the funding, the overpass would have to be built lower than state height requirements.

City Manager Rick Gittings said it is doubtful that the state would waive its height standard.

Expansion of the bridge would not only alleviate traffic, but also address safety concerns.

It has been reported to the Palomar's Governing Board meeting that early in this semester, the traffic waiting to exit often extended well onto the freeway, causing a dangerous situation. "[We] will lobby hard so that we can avoid the tragedy we all know could strike any day," said a concerned Kaloogian.

According research done by Palomar College to support the bill , approximately 8,600 of Palomar students and staff approach the San Marcos campus from the east, utilizing the Twin Oaks Valley Road off-ramp from Highway 78.

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As summer approaches, so does the new Dean of Mathematics and The Natural and Health Sciences Division.

Filling this position on June 21, will be Dr. Michael D. Rourke, who will replace Interim Dean Patricia Schmidt. Rourke will be leaving Bakersfield College, where he is currently serving as Chair of the Science, Engineering and Agriculture Division.

Choosing Palomar was easy for Rourke.

"Palomar has a high reputation, and has student interests at heart," said Rourke. "For me my interests have always been with students and trying to do as much as I can to motivate them to do the best that they can."

Following a lengthy review of candidates, Dr. George Boggs,

president I superintendent of Palo- the University ofNebraskaandCalimar College and Diane Michael, fornia Institute of Technology. vice president of instruction, visited Rourke feels he has much to conRourke at Bakersfield College, · tribute to Palomar.

"The best thing I cah do is work March 5.

This was the vital part of the closely with students and faculty." search process where -Boggs and- · said Rourke. " Michael could interview Rourke in I need to find out at this point, person and talk to his colleagues. what the needs of the college are, On March 18,BoggsandMichael and try to succeed in reaching goals discussed findings, and made associated with those needs. As Rourke an offer the following day, soon as I get here I will try to learn to come to Palomar. as much as I can about Palomar.

"We chose Rourke for many "I'm looking forward to the reasons. for one he had very good oppurtunity to come to Palomar recomendations," said Michael. College," said Rourke.

"Also he has a very strong science background."

Rourke's educational background is extensive. He has a B.S. in biology from University of CaliIn the April 11 issue of fornia Irvine and a M.S. and Ph. D. The Telescope, in ecology and evolutionary biolInstructor Jaime ogy from the University of Ariz6na.

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ASG election draws record turnout Suzette Clark News Editor

Voter turnout increased by 185 percent in this spring's Associated Student Body election, held April 21-22, jumping from 312 to 579 over last year's results.

"I'm excited, it's still not good enough, but we've made history," said Berenice Arrezola, ASG president. "Palomar has 24,000 students, so 579 is nothing, but historically for ASG this is great."

Elaine James, vice president of social events, and Xavier Corona, vice president of state affairs, ran unopposed in the election, making them automatic winners.

However these two candidates tied for the most votes, each receiving 416 votes.

Although the high turnout has been the source of pride for student government, the election was not without its incidents. Three candidates were disqualified. while one more was considered for disqualification. In addition. campaign materials were tampered with, and in one case even defaced.

Two weeks ago, James put posters up around campus. When she returned to campus a few days later, she said they were gone.

James said she put new signs up and on April 17, they were found with racial slurs written in black marker over her face James was shaken by the incident and left campus sometime Tuesday. Because she failed to remove her campaign material by the close of the poll site that night, in

violation of the election code, she was considered for disqualification.

"The committee had to discuss the situation. it would not have been fair otherwise,'' said Bethany McAndrews, ASG senator and member of the election committee.

"We are all confident, however, that not disqualifying her was the right decision in this case."

Chance Mendivil, Mary Paulet, and Cinthya Arvizu were all disqualified for election code violations.

In all three cases. the candidates were found to have been campaigning withing the student union, which also served as the poll site.

Mendivil was running for executive vice president, Paulet for treasur~r. and Arvizu for a senate seat.

Chuck Scrofani, Election Committee chair, reads the results of the election to the ASG. Jasper Porter, nephew of Elaine James, was visibly excited by the announcement.

Stacey Olson, transfer student, reads biographies of the candidates before voting Tuesday evening.

Marie Cabrera, biology, votes in this week's ASG election.

PRESIDENT: Ca,ndidates lake init1:a,tive Con!irJued from Page 1 O! "era and Quiglc; urging them to vote and to conSllla them for their pn.:~H.lent i al cho1ct' . Ohera said she decided to change her tactics and go to the English as a Second Language lab to renUJt voter~ . The effort proved successful. ··we arc mterested in the issues the) are addressing,'' smd Rosalia Reyes. English maJOI, .. child care and health care hours." Reyes, along with 1wo friends, \Oted after hearing Olvera speak.

Olvera was accompanied by Ryan Zabrowski, cxecuti vc vice president elect, as she made her rounds in the ESL l:!b.

Zabrowski spent 25 hours campaigning to win his seat. passmg out handbills and talking to everyone who walked hy . His efforts resulted in the 385-150 \ ictor) over Charity Roberts. current ASG treasurer .. I was happy to see participation almost double." ~•ud'Zabrowski ... I hope to there is more ingenuity and initiative in future elections.''

Although admittedly disappointed after by the election outcome after 19 hoUJs of campaigning.

Quigley was proud to have contributed to the higher voter turnout.

"It was great to be out there,'' he said ... I talked to so many students. I know they voted because we were out there."

Many students who voted were impressed by Olvera, Quigley and Zabrowski. " These guys out front [of the Student Union] showed interest in what they are doing,'' said Marie Cabrera, biology. "They inspired me to vote."

Election Committee Chairman Chuck Scrofani said that he will encourage future candidates to campaign in the same way.

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e ·s rom midterms to mothers-in-l(lw, research papers and rent-the trials of school and life can skyrocket a student's stress- Check yours now and live in denial no longer!

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Home is where the heart attack is

How many units are you takingt

Who do you live witht

Do you have a johT

2pts.per parent -3 pts. for stepparents 3pts.per sibling 5 pb. if you wish you were adopted 2 pts. if you're married 5 pts. if you wish you weren't 2 pts. for good friends 5pb. roommates from hell 0 pts. for living alone

multiply every unit you're taking by two

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Do yon belong to any school clnbst 3 pb. per club How many finals do you have coming upt 5 pb. each How many research papers duet 5 pts. each {add lpt. for every page after 5} How many classes have you missedt 3 pts. each {or subtract 3 pts. depending on how you feel about missing classes.} Are you failing a classt 4 pb. per class - - 5 pb. per class you like 5 - - pb. failed because you missed a drop deadline

Are you going (or have you been) through a divorcet I5 pts. {add 5 points for every additional}

Do you have childrent 5 pts. ages 0-I2 8 - - pts. ages I3-I8 3 pts. over 18 Are you at war with your neighborst 8 pts.

Are you planning a weddingt 5 pts.

Everyday #@*!

How many hours do you work a weekt I pt. per hour{ 2 pts. after 25 hours}

Do you drivel 5 pts.

How's your car runningt I pt. -great!

3 pts.-what's your definition of runningt 5 pts. -it's not How many bills do you payt 2 pts. per credit card 2 pts. if you pay rent 5 pts. for house payment or mortgage

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How often do you get awayt - - -I 0 pts. every weekend {must be nice} - - -5 pts. once a month add I0 pts. if -you think the library counts

Do you smoke cigarettest -3 pts. for smokers How many movies do you see a weekt - - -2 pts. a flick For every book a week you don't have to read - - -2 pts.

If you received a tax refund - - - 3 pts. {if you expected to pay -5pts.}

For every concert you saw this year -2 pts.

Do you have sex on a regular hasist I pt. per time per week ~

Have you seen a computer bomb in the· middle of a big projecU _ _ 10 pts. a bomb

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• Of course you can add 2 pls. for the math on this page alone!

Add up yom· total points and find out how you rate among Palomar's pressured.

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• 0-50 pts.• If you scored this low, not only are we extremely jealous, we are also convinced that you have too much free time on your hands. Get a job, add a class and he like the rest of us basket cases.

. • 51-120 pts .• You are what we would call a 'normally' stressed out student {if there is such a thingt!l You probably have as much to do as the rest of us~ you just found a better way to deal with it.

Could you write a hook or something and help us out!

• 121-200 pts.• There is definitely a thin line between organization and utter chaos in the life of a stressed student. You seem to he balancing nicely hut he careful that gravity doesn't get the best of you.

• 20 I pts. and beyond• What can we tell you except don't forget for every grey hair you pull out five more grow hack!!! Hang in there, you're definitely not alone.

Art-Brian Samaniego (78) and Pam Winters (48). LayoutJessica Gleason (235).

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Water-dumping helicopters and an army of desperate fire fighters prepare to battle the onslaught of flowing lava on Wilshire Boulevard in "Volcano."

'Volcano' fries Los Angeles, not itself • New disaster flick raises hell in the City of Angels John DeCoursey Entertainment Editor

Once again. Hollywood is making Los Angeles pay for its arrogance. And in return Hollywood will be paid by millions of moviegoers who enjoy watching the death of America's most cinematically destroyed city.

Everything from earthquakes to aliens have reduced Los Angeles to rubble on the big screen, but not until now has a force of destruction made it so damn cool that it's worth the price of admission. ''Volcano" is the first movie to go over-thetop with special effects without going overboard on the rest of the movie. Good acting and

a logical amount of intelligence miraculously nia Tech's Geographical Department who thinks co-exist with the obligatory eye-candy. Whoa, Mike has a point.

Together they pin-point the problem to be a daddy.

Although the plot is a by-the-book rendition of biggie. but by that time it doesn't matter bedisaster flicks, Director Mick Jackson has (pardon cause the sucker blows. the phrase) taught an old dog new tricks.

All hell breaks loose (literally) and punches The trouble begins, as it usually does for Los through the floor of the city.

What's funny, and probably a tragic truth, Angeles, with an earthquake.

A quick tremblor peaking at 4.9 on the is that even as the lava is spewing before them, Richter Scale gets the attention of the city for a · the Los Angeli nos still hesitate to call it what it moment... but is then dismissed. and the day is. This more than anything seems to be a progresses. typical LA response to an LA problem: ignore However the earthquake signifies the be- it, and it'll go away. ginning of a new problem for everyone in the "Volcano"'is stuffed with such messages. city: the birth of a volcano, directly below Los Everything from racial harmony to personal Angeles. sacrifice is practiced and preached throughout Tommy Lee Jones (good guy in"The Fugi- the movie. But it didn't bug me as much as an tive,'' bad guy in "Under Siege") plays Mike episode of television's "Touched By An AnRoark, a top dog at the city's Emergency Op- gel" (which, by the way, could use a volcano). erations Bureau who finds some effects of the Jackson did a good job ofbalanci ng all of the earthquake to be a bit freakish. story's morals and lessons with scenes of horTo his aid comes Anne Heche ("The Juror," rific death and destruction. So whether you're "Donnie Brasco") who portrays Dr. Amy a Catholic or a Democrat, there's something for Barnes. a big cheese seiesmologist at Cali for- everybody to enjoy.

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Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, theLaBreaTarPitserves as the door through which "Volcano'" s antagonist enters.

From there, lava spits and flows • all over the city. Death. Destruction. Disaster.

Reality?

Screenwriter Jerome D. Armstrong created the scenario of LA's volcanic destruction after reading an article in Scientific

American.

The article detailed the crustal plate structure of our planet, and how magma can rise between two tectonic plates, erupting on the surface as lava.

Scientific American's article also depicted the Los Angeles area, already notorious for its quake-happy tectonic plates. as being vulnerable to volcanic activity.

Thousands of years ago, movementdeepwithin theEarlh'scrust resulted in cracks, fissures and faults. The shattered crust served as a passageway for crude oil to ·rise up and form what we now know to be the La Brea Tar Pit. So could lava follow the same route up to LA? That depends on who you ask and what you read. Just like the long-awaited Big One, possibility and probability are two separate worlds.

Possibly as probable as me getting all my facts straight.

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Friday. April 25. 1997

·OPINION

Is ·Ellen ready for prime time~ "Well, tell you what Marty. If this Lesbian thing doesn't pan out, then I'll go straight again and have a kid like Murphy Brown. Think we can hire one cheap?"

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DeGeneres' show expresses diversity Jessica Gleason Feature Editor

Whether it's single moms, bare bulls or premarital sex, TV sitcom controversies have become as routine as M.A.S.H . episodes, as predictable as the San Diego weather channel and as exaggerated and pointless as any Geraldo show ever aired.

This week's controversy centers around Ellen DeGeneres and her recent decision to 'come out' as the lesbian thespian that she is, on and off her ABC show "Ellen."

The sitcom was not only created by and stars the comedian but is also now a direct reneelion of the actresses' final struggle with her own sexuality.

After ABC's announcement to air the hour long "Ellen" episode, parents, sponsors and ABC affiliates went into their first stage of a predictable uproar by threatening boycotts, pulling funding and preparing to block out the episode.

I hate to break it to these overzealous critics but their efforts to stop this show and silence DeGeneres's newly-found gay pride only results in higher ratings and added exposure for the show.

Ironic since it is the exposure to the gay lifestyle that seems to be the biggest parental concern regarding young viewers.

Is it that these parents don't want their children aware that such a lifestyle exists or is it that they don't want their children coming to them with questions like. 'Mommy, what is a lesbian?' which poses the dilemma of answering them? · Perhaps it is sad that we are living in a

world without Ozzy and Harriett where everything isn't black and white or right and wrong, but the fact is that these days everything has a touch of grey and the lifestyles that were once strongly defined as 'alternative' are becoming more and more a part of everyday life.

Welcome to the '90s, people.

And in the '90s, whether some of us like it or not, there is an increasing number of gays and lesbians in our population , and call me crazy but I have a feeling that some of them may watch television.

In a society geared towards individual rights, diversity and freedom of expression why is it so upsetting to some when a show like "Ellen" takes the initiative to portray a gay lifestyle in a world full of them ?

According to the gay publication The Advocate, there have been 22 gay characters on television since February, yet why haven ' t we heard much about those actors or their sexual orientations?

Perhaps it is because this time the actor isn't just hanging out on the sidelines popping in for an occasional one-liner or to lend a shoulder to cry on but is actually running the show.

Perhaps it is because DeGeneres is not just portraying a lesbian but actually is one, although I don't see the difference when it comes to the "effect on the children" argument.

Perhaps we should just be glad her name isn't Allan DeGeneres announcing he is gay because all hell would really break loose then.

In the long run it all comes down to the question of whether TV may actually be reflecting our lifestyles as opposed to innuencing tpem.

Critical parents are so concerned with television's affect on their children yet kids everywhere are watching shows like ''The Simpsons" and "Power Rangers."

Heaven forbid some of these kids get a dose of life in the real world.

Ellen exploits a controversial issue Suzanne Block Opi11io11 Editor

Ellen DeGeneres has been heralded by gay and lesbian advocacy groups and the politically correct elite as being courageous.

What has she done to warrant such praise?

DeGeneres ' character will come to terms with her homosexuality on an episode airing at the end of this month.

But one must question her motives for '·comi ng out" nationally to save the sagging ratings of her television show. Ellen."

DeGeneres has embarked on an all-out media blitz to advertise the April 30 episode in which she will finally reveal hertrue sexual orientation to the viewers.

She also recently appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. The bold headline read: "Yup. I' m Gay." It 's hardly a coincidence that Time Magazine, not known for its serious news coverage in recent years, is owned by the same company as ABC. Gays and lesbians should feel indignation over this. Both companies are obviously in cahoots to exploit them.

It will be interesting to see how a half hour sitcom will deal with the emotional topic of coming out.

For a person to reveal tbey are homosexual to themselves, their family and friends is no laughing matter.

Many wrangle with the issue for years, as apparently DeGeneres has. Which is why her decision to exploit her character's homosexuality, as well as her own, for tinancial reasons is outrageous.

ABC. the network that carries ''Ellen," has tried numerous time slot changes- all to no avail. It tried desperately to find other ways to

raise the ratings and finally caved in to the "coming out" story line. Controversy, especially when infused with sexuality, draws viewers by the hoards.

Many other television shows in the past have tried to use controversial issues to boost ratings: Murphy Brown proclaimed children don't need fathers anymore and had a baby out of wedlock. " NYPD Blue" has pushed the envelope of good taste to the limit by showing the naked backsides of out-of-shape. middleaged men (Dennis Franz) and sprinkling profanity into the dialogue.

Fortheseshows, it worked. Ratings soared.

Producers of "Ellen" are shooting for the same results.

With so much garbage being passed off as entertainment on network television already who will really care?

Several affiliates and advertisers apparently do care, and have already backed out of the April 30 episode, but this only adds to the notoriety.

A "come out with Ellen" movement to go along with the episode has also beguh.

Many gay and lesbian people may get caught up in the hoopla oft he whole affair and proclaim their homosexuality for the tirst time publicly.

Imagine the publicity this will generate on May I when scores of people regret making the decision because they were not quite ready to come out.

I wonder ifDeGeneres has taken this into consideration or does she think she is doing the gay and lesbian community some good?

Is this an act of courage?

William Kristol, editor and publisher of the Weekly Standard was quoted as saying "if she wanted to do something truly courageous, she should have come out instead as a pro-life conservative in.stead."

Now this is a character that would have been breaking new ground.

The Telescope

Friday. April 25. 1997

OPINION II

'Minister of Satan' banned • Marilyn Manson sent packing

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While one can completely disagree with probably everything "shock rocker" Marilyn Manson stands for, it is important to support the First Amendment and the right of artists to express themselves .

If you're not aware of this new phenomenaofMarilyn Manson followers, here's the run-down. The band consists of members named after superstars and serial killers.

Their songs focus on life, Satan and suicide.

Manson, the lead vocalist, can be identified by his unusually pale complexion and black lipstick. The band was discovered by the popular industrial artist Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails fame .

The scariest thing about the band is not their ghoulish theatrics (AI ice Cooper, Kiss and Ozzy Osbourne played that out long ago), but their Goth followers. Goth followers dress 10 bla<.:k and thn ve on the dead (basically an effe<.:tive way to trip out your parents).

Recently . tw0 Goths were arrested for a thrill murder Ill Washington state. When questioned, they cited a passion for Manson's music.

OK, so that may be a large jump.

These kids were probably wacky to begin with, but these violent episodes arc be<.:<>ming more regular.

As for these "underage" listeners. it's the parents' responsibility to raise their kids. If parents don 'tlikc their kid'~ musical tastes, then take the time to talk to the child and raise the child. Talk to them before the) retreat to their rowns <tnd crank ''Anttchrist Superstar."

Manson declines any responsibility for the Washington murders and state' ·'parents should raise their kids to listen to an album and knO\\

the difference between reality and fantasy." Is this a realistic expectation in this day and age'! A teen interviewed after a Manson concert in Los Angeles was quoted as saying.·· The best thing about Manson i~. it's real!"

Politicians and church groups ali kc have taken offense toM anson· s self proclatmed "mtmstcr of the chur<.:h of Satan.'" They feel that thcv're above the Constitution and have the rtght to shut du\.\n M.<nson·, shows.

ThtsJs-,uc has been deh:llcd stncc the ftftt.:s . ftrstthere 11as thi, guy '' e ha1 e .,in~e LalleJ "The King ."

Eh is \\ d> .limos, shut d(lwn h.:causc ofhts unusually sen . ual man-

ncr of danctng.

Where would we be if church groups had prevailed ba<.:k then·) Next. comes the seventies, B la<.:k Sabbath w1th Oay at the helm pronouncing their dcmontc ways.

Trying.tomutc Manson wtll only push him to sp~.·ak louder. By censonng Man lyn Manson. ch urch groups and politicians arc only bol~tet ing his ncH0ncty and popularity among Goths anJ ··rebels."

Tnu11cal!) 11' the) kcq it up. l\1ans,,n couiJ hcLnme a First Amcnd111ent martyr.

Ho>1cver. lan,on '" a pcrfmmcr. not a cult leader. A handful ol':·analtcal groupies o;JH>uldn't represent the whlllc. Ony and Altcc

Cooper had fanatical followers, but most of their fans grew up to become "normal" people. And where arc these "fanatics·· today' 1 They're on Wallslrcet, workmg at Microsoft or your state gO\ crnmcnt. Manson's fans will most like!) be the same >~a;.

Someda). they 'II wake up, get out of heeL \\ash ,1lf the makeup. remove the r~11.or blaJcs .md prosthetics. nW\C on anJ get a job.

The hype hod duv- n t•' this. is it a 1 iPiat10n of the F11·,r Amendment to Lance! M.v1son sshPI\s'.1 1\1arilyn Manson has the nght to sa) ~~hat­ ever he lil-.cs no m.llter hm~ ntlcni>e it lllJ) 'e'-111 to L·ertain groups.

However. no one has to ltstcn.

Justice denied for almost 30 years • Truth would {inall y surface during trial Shigehiro Kondo Staff Writer

Almost a month ago, at the same time news of the Heaven 's Gate cult suicide was dominating the news, there was another event which was drawing a lot of public attention.

In a meeting room in a Nashville, Tenn., prison hospital.

James Earl Ray shook hands with Dexter King, the youngest son of the late Rev. Martin Luther King.

It was a historical moment because Ray is the confessed assassin serving 99 years for murdering the prominent civil rights leader.

Both men agreed that they want the case reopened.

Now is the time for all the questions and suspicions swirl-

ing around the assassmation of Rev. King to be cleared because Ray has been suffering from a fatal liver disease. Since last year. it has been reported that his condition is only getting worse.

If thts chance is missed. we will lose this crucial witness and the ·truth can be concealed forever.

A new trial for the seriously ill man should be held promptly before he dies.

Considering the major impact King's death in 1968 had on Amcri<.:an society, as well as the impact it had on the world. it is surprising that there has never been a formal trial about the case.

That is, there was no opportunity for witnesses to be cross-examined and evidence to be debated.

'This was because Ray had pleaded guilty in a plea bargain agreement before his trial even began. However, he re<.:anted a few days later claiming that he had been forced to make the confession un' der duress .

He has been seeking a trial since then, but his requests have never been accepted.

Skepticism among the American publi<.: due to the court denying Ray·s request~ for a trial appears to be growing greater in the 29 years since the assassination.

Numerous books and articles suggcstmg a governmental conspiracy were published.

Obviously. the lack of a formal trial for Ray is fueling this suspicion or the conspiracy.

What made the conspiracy theory more credible was the shocking disdosurc of confidential Federal Bureau of Investigation documents from J. Edgar Hoover's era in the mid-1960s.

The documents reve:1led that then Assistant FBI Dtrcctor William C. Sullivan had repeatedly written threatening letters to Rev. King.

One of the letters even threatened King with public humiliation unless he chose suicide.

A threatening letter was also sent just six days before his death. Its title was ··counterintelligence Program, Black Nationalist-Hate Groups, Racial Intelligence (Martin Luther King)."

The FBI seems to have had a

hostile attitude toward Rev. King because of his oppo~ition to the Vietnam War and his alleged involvement with communists.

It can also be said that other mcidcnts of governmental mis<.:onduct revealed in the ·past decades. such as the secret bombing of Cambodia under the Nixon administration and !ran/Contra under the Reagan adminis tration , have resulted in the dcdine of public trust of government.

And this indire<.:tly made the conspiracy theory in King's death even more plausible.

So once again, now is the time to give James Earl Ray a trial.

The need to mvestigatc the assassination of Rev. King more consistently and thoroughly is extremely urgent. considering Ray's lifethreatening disease.

Prompt governmental movement toward the new trial could help restore public trust.

When this case is no longer subject to scrutiny and the crucial witness dies, the United States government will only suffer from further distrust from the public.

Why is it that the '90s brought on a whole new trend of people trying to look as ugly as they possibly can?

I feel like when I leave my house and go anywhere I am always subjecting myself to a freak show. It seems like the majority of young adults arc trying to make themselves as unattractive as humanly possible but I have failed to understand the reasoning behind it.

For example, when I go to the mall and make an attempt to buy new clothes I am faced with polyester and rayon. The dresses and most of the shoes look like what my grandmother used to wear when I was growing up. I don't fed the need to relive my childhood.

I am sick and tired of not bcmg able to find clothes to suit the person that is not going retro. I tried being hip and frankly it does not work unless you have the body of a 12-year-old boy.

I am shaped like a woman therefore I have hips. a butt, and breasts.

Should I be forced to wear the same clothes year after year until one or these designer~ decides to cater to all women instead of a select few'!

Furthermore, what is gomg on with the metal rods that everyone is stabbing through every wnccivahlc part of their body?

I kno\\ that it has been the tr..:nJ 111 cenatn A fi·tcan tribes tor decades. but my question 1s \1 h 1 brought 11 here and wh) ., I heard the "l1olc speeen .thout hO\\ )'OUr bod). IS your lcmple un~ you should deL orate it. butthct · ts .1 dtf!crcncc between being ugl) and being expr ·s~t\ c.

Don't get me wrong l am an open minded ·ndivid ual. but I th·nk that origtnaltt~ ''being taken :o an ex1reme.lt isn't hc.:tng ong:mal anymore. When bemg dirty ts a fashion statement r begin to question people's sanity.

I always thought soap was a prcuy nifty invention.

Then there IS tattoomg which is another fabulous invention. Let's painfully decorate our bodies with ink that we <.:an't remove. An even better idea is paying someone hundreds of dollars to do it for you.

The people that] know that have tattoos were really jazzed about it when they got them four or five years ago, now they are making appointments at the local plastic surgeon's offi<.:c to have them removed At least we live in Southern California so plastic surgeons arc not hard to come by.

I say express your originality as much as you want as long as you realize that nothing is really original anymore.

Everything is overplayed and used up. We have already stolen all of our ideas from the '70s what decade is next'' · I am hoping for the '80s revival.

I miss the leg warmers and the headbands. Maybe if I clean out my closet and start wearing my old duds from the '80s it will start another trend.

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The press must inform and educate In a world where sensationalism and hype sells news, The Telescope's ethics were put to the test April 23.

A Telescope staff member was photographing a crowd that had gathered around an unidentified male, who was apparently having a seizure.

Nearby students ran to his aid and medical personnel had already arrived to the scene.

Several students and Campus Patrol officers voiced concern and raised objections to our covering the incident.

They argued that "it would be too embarrassing to the student if it were to be published." In response to this, other students shouted about freedom of the press.

The event prompted discussion and questions about good journalism. What exactly is news? Should freedom of the press be stopped to spare the feelings of individuals involved? Is photographing a

victim of a seizure or a car wreck in poor taste? When is a private citizen ' s life truly pnvate?

Questions like these and of journalism ethics and morality were discussed at length in our newsroom.

While major newspapers answer these questions everyday, The Telescope is not faced with these decisions as often. We are in a learning environment. This dilemma was another lesson .

In comparison to The San Diego Union Tribune or The North County Times, The Telescope's area of news coverage rarely goes beyond the campus or ~atellite centers.

If this photographic opportunity was happening in their domain and out of our reach, it may or may not have been published.

However, Palomar is our community.

And we as journalists are being trained to provide readers with knowledge that they have a right to know .

Our reporter and photographer both witnessed what could be a newsworthy scene -students helping another student.

Shortly afterthe incident, Elaine James, Associated Student Government Senatqr, brought it to our attention that there is in fact a right way and a wrong way to help someone suffering from a seizure.

Students trying to assist but who are unaware about how to deal with a seizure effectively may in fact unintentionally hinder medical efforts.

With this information the editorial board decided to run additional information in this week's issue so, that in the future, students will be better informed.

It was an easy decision and education once again wins.

Learning how to be an objective reporter is a tough job.

The moral of this story: not all news is bad news .

Campus election warrants student interest It may not be November but there are still important elections going on. If you area Palomar student who is asking, "What elections?," you're not al.one.

The recent Associated Student Government elections may have drawn the highest voter turn-out in recent years, but the number is still pathetically low.

Out of the 24,000 or so students that attend Palomar, only 579 actually took the time to elect our new ASG members.

Palomar's students seem to have forgotten that the ASG officers control over $150,000 of our money.

Remember the optional $1 student representative fee paid at the beginning of the semester? This is where it goes each year.

If students don't vote, then the money that the ASG has can be spent without the consent of the student body. It isn't fair to let 2.3% of the student population decide who has control over everyone else.

The money that the ASG has is spent on activities that serve, entertain, and educate the student body. They also lobby on behalf of Palomar's student body. on important issues such as financial aid and welfare reform, which should be enough of an incentive for people to vote. Financial aid is very important to the student body and if we don't vote, than we have no input on who's representing us or how.

While the efforts of the election committee and the candidates to raise voter turn-out

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Yes, Palomar students have lives outside of school, and yes, Palomar is a community college where the average stint is two years, but these factors shou ld not devalue our microcosm of democracy.

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Friday . April 25. 1997

That's My pinion

Golf prodigy is irupiralian Suzanne Block Opini6n Edilor

Even those of us who don't have time to follow sports regularly, (especially golf) have gotten wind of the Tiger phenomenon.

What makes 21-year-old Tiger W.oods so remarkable is not just his stunning performance at the Masters last week; or having completed such a formidable goal at such a young age.

I think his most remarkable quality is his positive attitude and relentless pursui.t of his goals .

His first trip to the Masters was in 1995. That year he finished as the highest ranking amateur- tied for 41st.

This was a disappointment for him but he didn't have time to dwell on it for long because he had a history exam the following day at Stanford.

He also lifted his spirits during that tournament by holding a golf clinic for young black children. His parents had taught him the importance of sharing your gifts with others.

Much emphasis has been placed on Tiger's race by the media- he is half black, half Asian.

With so many great black professional athletes in other sports, it is not su rprising that sooner or later one would come along in the world of golf.

But the Masters did not extend an invitation to a black player until 1975 and the Augusta National, where the tournament is held every year, did not have its first black member until 1990.

While Tiger acknowledges that racism is still lurking on the golf course and in the rest of society, he has not allowed this to make him bitter or defensive.

He repeats this phrase like a mantra: "I don't want to be the best black golfer, I want to be the best golfer."

But Tiger can be a role model for black and white children alike.

Unlike many other professional athletes, Tiger has stayed out of trouble with the law, has not been ashamed to proclaim his love and admiration for his parents and is an outstanding student.

And the fact that a young man who was taught the value of hard work and perserverance achieved a goal with millions of people watching is inspirational.

The lesson here is that not everyone can be Tiger Woods on the golf course, but anyone who applies his principles of self discipline and self motivation can be successful in the field they do have talent in.

For this, he is a credit to his race the human race.

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FEE: Money goes toward health services for students Continued from Page 1 tain tinancial indicator the health fee that students pay must go up."

"It also states in the law that if we don't increase the fee, if by any chance there is extra money from the state, it won't go to health services," said Conway.

Another problem plaguing health services are the students who use the services fbr free through a fee waiver.

Students with a Board of Governors Fee Waiver are not required to pay the mandatory health fee, yet at the same time they are allowed to use the resources at Student Health Services.

"We're not asking for those students to pay. We're losing a lot of money and the state should reimburse us for the students with a Board of Governors Grant," said Conway.

Health Services provides many through Health Services.

Emergency first aid. health students with a valuable resource. screening, TB testing. eating disApproximately 60 percent of the students don't have insurance. orders. physical exams. immuWithout nizations. w o m e n â&#x20AC;˘ s health services, these health con0 cerns, dermastudents would have no where tology, drug else to go. and alcohol Becky prevention, Gonzales, a community Palomar resources and College stureferrals, are just a few dent said, "It's only a dollar. available. we spend a -Becky Gonzales Appointments dollar every Palomar College student can be made for day and look - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - r o u t i n e nursing at all the benefits this provides procedures, physician/nurse pracus with. titioner visits and brief counseling "It's a small price to pay for my therapy. Other services include health." counseling for self-esteem, Many people don't know the depression, relationship issues, anxiety, communication skills and multitude of services available

"It's only a dollar. We spend a d llar every day and look at all the benefits this provides us with. It's a small price to pay for my

coping problems.

With the lack of accessible funds , many of these programs could be cut in the upcoming years. In the past students were accepted on a walk-in basis.

Now students have 15-minute appointments and some are still being turned away.

"Health Services was built II or 12 years ago when there was only 1,200 students on campus, we have only two exam rooms to see students. ''We're trying to increase the facility to meet more of the student demand," said Conway.

"Our main mission is to provide a healthy learning environment for students because if you're not healthy you can't learn.

"Students need to balance the stress of living and manage their life so they can be healthy and productive," said Conway.

Fifth -graders pay visit to Palomar Last week, 105 elementary . students became college students for a day.

The fiftll-graders from Alvin Dunn Elementary School in San Marcos participated in Palomar's annual"I'm Going to College" day, a day-long event that encourages and informs young students about college.

The students received t-shirts, visors, ID cards, books and back-packs and were then taken on a tour of Palomar's campus.

The students also attended mock classes on chemistry, PE, college success skills, health and computers.

The event has occurred every year since 1990.

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SPORTS Two seasons of men's and women's volleyball brings coach much success Chris Tribbey EditiJr-/n-Chief

For Palomar's Coach Karl Seiler, juggling volleyballs is a way of life. He's the head coach of Palomar's men's and women's volleyball teams and runs a private volleyball clinic.

1986- Karl Seiler joins the Mira Costa Community College men's volleyball team.

1988- Seiler transfers to Palomar College specifically to join the newly started Comet volleyball program as a setter. He is honored with awards for Best Team Player and Most Inspirational.

1990- Seiler is hired on by Palomar as an assistant coach to Duncan McFarland for the men's volleyball team.

1996- Seiler becomes the head coach of the women's and men's volleyball teams, leading the women's team to a 16-2 record and a Pacific Coast Conference championship, theirtirst in 15 years. Seiler is also named Coach of the Year in his first season.

1997- Seiler leads the men's volleyball team to a third place finish in the Orange Coast Empire and a postseason appearance.

Ever since he graduated from Torrey Pines High School, Seiler has made a name and a life for himself in volleyball. From player to head coach, the Del Mar native has not only found a calling, but a place to call home. "When I got out of high school, I got introduced into beach volleyball. I really enjoyed the sport and I decided I wanted to learn the indoor game," said Seiler.

The 32-year-old came to Palomar almost a decade ago to join the college's volleyball program. When he met with success as a player, Palomar took him on as a coach. "I made myself a setter. It's a tough skill but I focused real hard and I succeeded," said Seiler. "When I was hired as a coach, I got the chance to practice the philosophies I learned playing the game."

While working as a Comet coach, Sci ler attended classes at San Diego State University and earned his bachelor's degree in physical education with an emphasis in teaching. He's currently working on his master's degree at Azusa Pacific University. ¡ "With my schedule, it's kind of hard to have asocial life," said Seiler who is single and has no children. "I have very few things going on right now that have nothing to do with volleyball." Seiler also runs a private practice volleyball clinic and lessons in Sorrento Valley at the San Diego Volleyball Center.

This year. Seiler led his men's team to a I 0-9 overall record (6-4 in conference) and a post-season appearance in the regional play-offs.

Although the Comets lost in the first round against LA Pierce, getting there after a 7-12 1996 season with only five returners was an accomplishment in itself. "We were really

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Comets splash into state championships â&#x20AC;˘ Key players paddle through injury period C.onor Volk Staff Writer

In most competitive team sports, injuries to star players can be both unexpected and devastating.

But to our swim teams, they have been nothing but a testimony to their depth and overall strength.

Despite both teams losing their top divers to injuries, the Comets still gave a strong showing in the Saddleback!Orange Coast meet last Friday, and surprisingly, also did well in the All-conference Diving Championship over the weekend.

The men's top diver, Brian Flower, was forced to withdraw from competition for the remainder of the season after re-aggravating a past shoulder injury. Flower had posted an undefeated record up until the point of the injury and was a

likely candidate for one of the top three spots in the state in both the !meter and 3-meter dives.

"He was in a lot of pain," saidJem McAdams, the men's coach. "He went to the doctor and was told it was a worst-case scenario, and that in order for him to heal they would have to perform full-on surgery. It's real disappointing for Brian, and disappointing for us as well because he's a good diver and a real competitor."

So without their top gun on the diving board, the men's team looked to their No. 2 diver, Steve Gable, who also competes in several swimming events. Gable dove consistently, placing fifth in both categories (!-meter and 3-meter), but in the end failed to qualify for the State Championship.

Dana Heid, the women's ace diver, suffered a badly sprained left ankle a few weeks ago and was unable to compete in the Diving Championship. But fortunately for theLadyComets, Heid's injury isn't of the same magnitude as Brian Flower's, and they hope she will be

back to full health in time for the state meet.

"I hurt it doing gymnastics," said Heid, shaking her head. "It was the last run of the day and instead of going home I felt the need to push myself, so I kept going and on my last tumbling exercise, my ankles just gave out."

With Heid on the Disabled List, the Lady Comets' other diver, Christie Lowell, got her chance to shine and took _advantage of the opportunity. Lowell gave outstanding performances at the Diving Championships, placing first in the conference in the !-meter board, and second in the 3-meter event.

"As a freshman. Christie has kind of been in Dana's shadow," said Waterman."But she did a great job.

She beat everybody."

DespiteHeid's injury and absence from the Diving Championships, her prolific record (only one loss this season) convinced the league's coaches to vote her in as state qualifier. She was petitioned in medically and will likely be given the No. 2 spot in the State Finals.

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Dana Heid, Palomar's top female diver, practices for next week's State Championships where she is qualified.

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16 SPORTS

A Bunch Bull

Stuck on winning ...

Michael Jordan is only a mortal Dominic Mucciacito Staff Writer

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"The Chicago Bulls can't lose."

Have you gotten sick of hearing thi s yet? I have . Assuming the 1996-97 NBA Playoffs are a foregone conclusion may be a universal sentiment, but by no means an accurate one.

The playoffs get underway this weekend and the dominant topic of discussion has been , "Can the Bulls be beat?" The answer is yes ... and no. (No, they can ' t lose to the Washington Bullets, their first round opponent.)

Should the Bulls lose, it won't be to one team in particular, nor will it be entirely an internal fall as the anti-Rodman camp is so fond of suggesting.

The dethrowning of the champs will take a combination of internal and external problems. I want to make clear that miracles won't be necessary. The Bulls aren't that good, they just think they are.

Teams don't necessari Iy fall prey to Chicago' s checkered roster as much as they get crushed beneath the Bulls imposing will.

Psycologically. most teams arealready defeated before tipoff, they just don't know it.

Ask coach George Karl, whose Seattle Sonics lost to Chicago twice in March. Karl said his team was anxious to make amends for last years loss in the NBA Finals, where they fell behind 20 points in the first half, ineffectively- attempting to make a statement.

The funny thing is the Bulls looked at that game like they would any other. Chicago is above makmg statements.

Getting a ring .. now that's important.

It has become commonplace to say the Bulls are going to win because they do. The competitive fire that burns luminiscent within Michael Jordan demands it.

It is a certifiable fact that no individual in the NBA brings half the desire Jordan does to each and every game. The man takes losing personally.

What does it take to beatthe Bulls?

More than anything else it takes no fear. Teams that jump on top of the scoreboard early can't play with a weak nerve. No lead is safe against the champs.

When the Los Angeles Lakers played the Bulls in late December, LA dominated much of the game.

The Lakers led the first half of a game by as many as 22 points. The Bulls won that game in overtime.

Beating the Bulls takes physical presence as much as it does pschological composure.

The Bulls have always disliked teams that stood up to them. Jordan and teammate Scottie Pippen tum their noses up at the notion of getting dirty. So elbow swinging becomes part of rebounding.

To beat the Bulls will not take an act of God. It only takes defense, superior conditioning, and one fiery pre-game pep talk. Now doing that four times in a seven game series?

Well, that's another story.

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Palomar all-conference singles player Matt Seideman practices on April21 for the upcoming Ojai Tournament and Southern California Regional& where Seideman has qualif'led.

Lady Comets take conference title and prepare for regionals and finals James Grumbach Sports Editor

Not only is Palomar softball first in conference standings. but they're also first in pitching.

Currently the Lady Comets are 36-12 in overall standings. Palomar remains first in conference play and the top three pitchers in Southern California are all from Palomar.

"It's real comforting knowing that the top pitchers are on our side," said coach Mark Eldridge. "I'm glad they're pitching for us and no one else."

Erin Weiler leads Palomar pitching with a 0.54 ERA, followed by Robyn Jensen ( 1.04 ERA) and Cathy Paiz ( 1.21 ERA). ''Knowing that we have the strongest pitching staff makes us work even harder," said Erin Weiler. "As far as the team, we push ourselves to be better."

The pitchers work hard for themselves, but admit they play even harder for coach Eldridge. "The coach pushes us to be better players," said Paiz. "He makes us work James Grumbach /The Telescope hard ."

Palomar's Lisa Warren hits one for the Lady Comets' home doubleheader against Imperial Valley "He expects the best from us. If Colle-ge. Palomar won the first game 8-0, and the second game 10-0. · we give less, we hear it from coach," · said Weiler. "He's always pushing California. Jackson currently main- has been working our butts off all son the women want to finish on a year to get to this spot," said Weiler. positive note. "As sophomores we tains a 2.69 ERA·. us to do better."

Many factors push these women, "To finally be here feels good and want to go out as winners," said "This is the hardest pushing team I've been on," said Lois Jackson . including being placed fourth this we're all looking forward to play- Jackson. offs ."

The Lady Comets play at the State "But I'm glad to be on this team." season overall.

Last season the Lady Comets sur- Regionals, May 9-10. May 16-18 ''I'm excited; I think being placed Although Jackson is not among the top three pitchers for Palomar, she fourth makes for another challenge, passed the competition by being Palomar plays in the State Finals at is ranked eighth overall in Southern because I know everyone out here ranked first in California. This sea- Golden West.

SEILER: Second year coach ends volleyball season on apositive note Continued from Page 15 young this year," said Seiler. "I train my players to be team players."

Seiler' s philosophy should assure him a home as a Palomar coach for

quite some time. "I think striving towards a common goal and trying to relate life situations on to the court are big things in this game," said Seiler. "I try to give my players

things they can use on and off the court."

"It's definitely got to be a team sport. Three different people have to touch the ball in one rally. It

really focuses on teamwork," said Seiler. ''You learn to work well with others or you're not successful. You don't have to be the biggest or the strongest to be successful."