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Candidates for the Palomar Governing Board called for a quick end to the faculty contract negotiations during a forum Oct. 24.

The event, organized by the American Association of University Women, drew about 100 people to PAULlllLETA / TH£ TELESCOPE the Governing Board Governing board candidates Michele Nelson (left),Silverio Haro(center), Room where candidates andLuen Corwin (~) ata candidates forum Oct24. tackled questions ranging from teacher contract negotiations to part-time faculty prob- soon as possible. We need to respect the lems to cancellation of classes. All but faculty," Chadwick said. "The morale of one of the eight candidates for the three the faculty is critical for the academic • board seats in the Nov. 5 election programs."

Noting that the current climate was attended the forum.

For the two four-year seats, incum- tense, Nelson said all the issues must bents Robert Dougherty and Michele be resolved at the table.

"I have a responsibility as a trustee Nelson are facing challengers Mark towards teachers, students and taxEvilsizer and Rebecca Faubus.

For the single two-year seat, incum- payers to see that the signed contract is bent Silverio Haro is pitted against rational, responsible and rewards the Nancy Chadwick, Luene Corwin and faculty," Nelson said.

Though the overall tone of the forum Marla Johnson. Johnson was not preswas civil, a question from Robert ent at the forum.

All the candidates agreed that the Nelson, husband of trustee Michele contract talks should end soon because Nelson, led to some heated exchanges. they are impacting the image of the college.

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Pledging to try and clean up problems he says are associated with large campaign contributions, Palomar political science professor Mike Byron is running for Congress in the 49th district.

Byron said his main motivation for running is his growing disgust for the current state of politics.

"Government has become a system for sale to the highest

bidder," Byron said.

Byron is a write-in candidate for the 49th district, which includes Oceanside, Fallbrook Camp Pendleton and various parts of Riverside County.

His inain competition comes from Republican incumbent Darrell Issa.

Byron said his political leanings are similar to those of liberal Republican John McCain, particularly when it comes to campaign finance reform.

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he wanted to run was because he was sick of telling his political science students about the ideals of American democracy, when in reality the system isn't working the way it was meant to.

"Youhave to dance to the tune of the special interest group that gives you the most money,"Byron said. "That's not healthy for a democracy."

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Nelson asked challengers Rebecca Faubus and Mark Evilsizer how they could objectively ratify a contract with the faculty union, since that union has contributed for their campaigns.

Faubus shot back, "I have integrity. Nobody can buy my vote or my mind."

Drawing cheers from the crowd, Evilsizer said he has the sponsorship of several other teachers unions in addition to Palomar's.

On the issue of class cancellation this semester, the candidates came down heavily on the district and stressed they would avoid such situations in the future.

Nelson suggested on working out a "class schedule that runs across all hours of the day" as a way to stop cancellation of classes.

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CORWIN ROBERT DOUGHERTY MARKEVILSIZER REBECCA FAUBUS SILVERIO HARO NANCY CHADWICK LUENE Faubus said administration costs more than 50 percent of the budget, and called for cutting the administration budget and putting those dollars into classes.

On the matter of improving the working conditions of parttimers who form two-thirds of the total faculty, Evilsizer called for efforts at the negotiating table with the union to bridge the wide gap of equity between part-timers and fulltimers.

"We need to carve out a plan that doesn't harm the college and its people," Evilsizer said.

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Shannon Lienhart chastised the incumbents for not being responsive to the concerns of the faculty.

"Whenever we had come to you with our concerns, it's like talking to a wall," Lienhart said. "You never get hack to us.

You never follow up."

While the incumbents defended their actions, the challengers pledged to always follow-up on the concerns brought to them, if elected.

Dougherty said that he always followed-up on the concerns by taking them to the administration.

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■ Worked as a tax collector from Another major issue for Byron, he 1983 to 1988. said , is the state of housing for people ■ Returned to school in 1988 and living on Qamp Pendleton . earned a master's degree from San Diego State University in 1991 and He described the living conditions there as "toxic housing," and said he a doctorate from UC Irvine in 1996.

■ Began teaching political sciwants an investigation into the matter . ence at Palomar in 1998.

"Regardless of what happens in the election, we won't let it go away," Byron said .

Byron also said he is currently was able to raise more money from speopposed to going to war with Iraq. cial interest groups.

"Going to war is the most serious "I saw what happened in Florida and decision a country can make," Byron that made me angrier," Byron said. He said. He said he wouldn't support such said he was upset that voters were a ~ar without "clear and compelling" turned away from the polls in Florida , eVIdence that Iraq has plans to harm · and that the Supreme Court didn't America. acknowledge that.

Byron said he didn't think that Byron tried to get a congressional Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq, investigation into that Supreme Court would risk war with the United States. decision but he said after the events of "Saddam [Hussein) is like a school- Sept. ·11'.2001 there was no interest in yard bully," Byron said. "He doesn't it. want to die."

Byron said he decided to run for conByron graduated from Cal State gress late in July of this year, after he Chico with a bachelor's degree in polit- saw there was no Democratic candidate ical science in 1983. He then worked as . to run against the incumbent Issa . a tax collector for Byron said he has about five years. spent more than "Death and taxes: "Going to waris the $20,000 on his camit's good, steady work, mostserious decision a paign , with most of the and better than being country tanmake.II money coming from his an undertaker," own pocket.

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For example, he said his campaign Web Byron said he quit in 1988 and went site was designed for free. back to school. He earned his master's ''You gotta put your money where degree in political science from San your mouth is," Byron said.

Diego State University in 1991 and his He said that in 2000, 96 percent of doctorate from UC Irvine in 1996. congressional candidates who won Byron began teaching at Palomar in were those who spent more money on 1998, and also teaches classes at Mira their campaigns. Despite the fact that Costa and Cal State San Marcos.

Issa has raised more money than He said he was politically inactive Byron, Byron said he thinks Issa isn't until after the 2000 presidential elec- campaigning. tion.

"He's over-confident," Byron said.

He was initially upset that John "We've tried to come in under his McCain lost the Republican bid to radar ."

George Bush. Byron said he believes Byron's Web site is located at the reason Bush won was because he http://www.byronforcongress.org.

have not been hearing, then that is unfortunate," he said.

Nelson, in her defense said, "You people called me, emailed me and I have always responded.

"We want to be careful not to get into day-to-day governance and not to micromanage because that can be detrimental and show lack of confidence in the administration."

When it came to the matter of "how they would lead the institution," trustee Silverio Haro said, "I'll lead by being accessible to the community," "Being a good leader is being a good listener," Haro said.

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Evilsizer said he would lead by being more visible on the campus and by holding forums to hear the concerns of students and faculty.

Corwin said that through shared governance and by communicating with ,the college president, the board can provide leadership for the changes that need to take place.

Emphasizing her experience in · strategic planning and administering faculty contracts, Corwin said these things set her apart and would guide her in her job on the Palomar Board.

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Howto vote in the upeomingeleetion The Nov. 5 election is one that should be of interest to Palomar College students and staff. Here are The Telescope'spositions on some of these issues.

PROPOSITION 47 - This measure would allow the state to sell over $13 billion in general obligation bonds for building and improving schools. The $9.2 billion in bonds that the state allotted four years ago has been depleted, even while school enrollment at all levels continues to grow. Some may argue that the state is already on bad financial standing and doesn't need to put itself further into debt. But providing decent educational facilities has never been done because it's such a bargain; it's simply a necessity.

Unless we want to see our school become a trailer park, it will need money for construction and renovation.

GOVERNING BOARD - Robert Dougherty, Michele Nelson and Silverio Haro, the incumbent members of the governing board, are the right choicesin this race.

Their opponents, the Citizens for Quality Education, have attempted to cast a bad light on their terms in office,but so far many of their arguments have been incredibly wrong. The CQE have alleged that the current board has recently begun to violate the Brown Act by holding closed meetings before their open meetings - even though the Brown Act specifically allows closed meetings under these circumstances.

On her campaign Web page, Rebecca Faubus, one of the CQE, chastises the incumbents for a solution they are considering to address the incredible influx of students; Her alternate solution?

Mysteriously absent. She just says she doesn't like how they're doing it. Dougherty, Nelson and Haro have all proven themselves to be capable members of the Palomar College Governing Board, which none of their opponents can claim. It's much easier to talk about what you will do when elected than to effectively lead once you actually are in office.

CONGRESS - We also support Mike Byron, a Palomar political science instructor, in his campaign _for U.S. Congress. Byron is running as a write-in Democratic candidate in the 49th district against Republican incumbent Darrell Issa.

Byron faces stiff odds as a write-in candidate, but he has been campaigning tirelessly since the summer. His dedication to - and knowledge of - the issues is quite impressive, and it's obvious he has the drive and motivation needed to be a good representative.

Furthermore, Byron represents a fresh voice in politics who is adamantly oppossed to the current system of trading votes for dollars. As an instructor, he's also acutely aware of the multitude of problems facing higher education today. This is exactly the sort of person we need working us in Washington.

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ging by the letters and hone calls received this st week, many faculty members at Palomar were anything but pleased with The Telescope'sendorsement of the three incumbents running for Governing Board.

Controversy and debate are good things for the college, and as a campus newspaper, we welcome both. An open conversation about the issues facing Palomar as it heads into Tuesday's election can only benefit the voters who will choose the college's direction over the next four years.

However, the vast majority of those who complained about last week's editorial seem to have missed the point of the Opinion Page.

"I find it very surreptitious of you to not indicate who the author of that editorial is," wrote one professor, finishing the letter with, "How disgraceful, unprofessional and deceptive can you be?"

"I've been around the block a few times and know when bias is apparent," wrote another, adding that "the timing of the editorial opinion and the endorsement of all incumbents is very suspicious indeed."

It is easy for us, the writers at The Telescope, to assume Palomar professors and students know what an editorial is - but apparently they do not.

Unsigned editorials appear in practically every newspaper in the United

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welcomes States. They do not represent the opinion of one person, but that of the newspaper, which is usually decided by the editors.

Newspapers often use the editorial space to endorse candidates, and they do so in the days leading up to an election. The Telescope has done this for many years, and we plan to continue.

Editorials appear on the Opinion Page because, in their very nature, they are ''biased." This is not the first time The Telescopehas been accused of publishing ''biased editorials" - and the accusation is accurate.

It is impossible to write an editorial that is not biased.

Their purpose is to make an argument, sway opinion and encourage action. They are not news stories, which should always be objective, and that is why they appear on the Opinion Page - which is clearly marked ''Editorial & Opinion." It is up to the reader to decide whether to heed our advice to vote for the incumbents or use the paper to line a bird cage.

Newspapers play an integral role in our political society - the press is the only non-government entity mentioned in the Bill of Rights. A journalist's job is to connect the citizen with their government.

But freedom of the press does not just apply to news. It applies to opinion as well, and many of us feel that is one of the main reasons the First Amendment was adopted.

debate Thomas Jefferson once said that if given a choice, he would choose a free press over free government any day - and so would we.

Some teachers questioned the paper's loyalty, suggesting our writers had somehow cut a deal with the incumbents to increase our funding in exchange for an endorsement.

"It is apparent that someone has gotten to you," one said.

While amusing, the conspiracy theorists are wrong.

We have not cut a secret deal to get more funding. In fact, the $5,300 cut from our $7,800 budget last spring still has not been restored.

And, as many college officials and student leaders can attest, The Telescopeuses its freedom to criticize often and covers practically every aspect of college life.

Administration, faculty and student government are just some of the groups that have come under fire in the paper's editorials.

Unfortunately, these teachers declined to submit their letters publically, and asked that we not publish them. We have always encouraged dissenting views and letters to the editor, and we hope our readers will continue to engage in the debate taking place on these pages. We welcome the criticism, and are encouraged that the editorial sparked thought and discussion on our campus.

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These trends appear in the creation of art, whether it be music, literature, or any other art form, religion or political involvement. Through this we can see the fears and dreams that that generation faced.

So what about our generation? How are we defined?

I personally' fear the future with our generation as its leaders. Most of us around the ages of 18 to 22 are plainly not interested in defining our time.

In the 1950s the generation was defined by their connection with religion, and their concern of wholesome family values. At this time people were looking for the American dream. Pursuing it in any way they could. Young men headed off to war, and woman· worked and raised a family.

The younger generation defined themselves through music such as Bill Haley and the Comets, the Dominos and Chubby Checker. Alan Freed created rock and roll, and through this culture was fashioned.

Music had become a haven for young people to be individuals, roll against the conservative grain of society, and mark their place in history.

The 1960s soon snuck its way up, bringing with it another war and the civil rights movement. It was a time when controversial issues were raised that had never yet been addressed by the country. While the past generation strived diligently to retain their wholesome, conservative viewpoints, the upcoming generation of freedom fighters fought to recreate a culture.

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The Vietnam War hit home for the, whole of society.

Young men were drafted, and killed in a bloody battle that continued for the economic prowess of a striving country.

The younger generation saw this and took it upon themselves to protest the war.

Musicians such as Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin spoke to a generation of Americans thirsty for a voice. They sang of freedom, and equality.

Dylan, Joplin and many other artists defined the '60s culture ofliberators.

African Americans at this time were battling for freedom against a society that had been created through segregation.

Martin Luther King and Malcolm X fought for their culture, their existence and their perseverance.

They spoke, when no one wanted to listen, yet they were heard loud and clear by the incoming generation of young adults.

The 1970's arrived and the culture decided to start dancing. The war was ending and the generation that fought for liberation was basking in the fruits of their labor. While the fire of the civil rights movement was still smoldering, freedom slowly but surely prevailed.

Disco days were found, and the party scene was seen as a relief from the extreme diligence of the '60s. A generation of hippies and liberators created a culture of free love and sexual deviance. The trend of politics slowly faded out, and the generation became defined by their exaggerated endeavors.

Danger became the outcome of this generation's lack of conservatism.

AIDS emerged and brought to a halt the constant flow of party animals. The culture was now defined by their consequences. Like Dylan said, ''Times they are a' changing."

The 1980s was the time of awareness.

People, especially young adults were suffering through their consequences of the past

doesn't decade. Conservatism, and religion were brought back into play to rid deviants of their sins.

The development of technology fueled the creative revolution.

The younger generation was defined by its interest in school and education. They were going to college and taking advantage of all opportunities.

The hard work that was put into the '60s and '70s molded the platform in which the young adults of the ·•sos shouted from. This generation was aware of the power their voices yielded. They were encouraged to vote, and take on political views.

Artists such as Madonna and Michael Jackson showed the world it was ok to be yourself, and independent. Also, the movement of hip-hop into a diversified society proved to be encouragement to the growing dominance of an African-American culture.

And now comes the '90s, our generation. The "MTVgeneration," or "Generation X," as some may call it. Void ofrelevance, unaware of social issues and absent of a trend.

Half of us meander through the world, oblivious to religion, ignorant to politics and simply uninformed.

There are no artists out there preaching a message; they are all too concerned with the growing size of their bank accounts to have any interest in defining a culture.

When relating this generations to past generations, I have discovered that we are the "Nothing generation."

Most of us are not concerned with where this world is headed. Most have found religion to be obsolete, the news to be boring and politics to be a waste of their time. So where do we see ourselves in the future? How will we be viewed in generations to come?

Should our culture be defined by the music of Britney Spears and Eminem?

Will our political views be stagnant due to our noninvolvement with the voting process? I wonder.

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The women on the show are porThe coming-of-age teen daughter, trayed as sex-crazed, materialistic, . the coming-oufof-the-closet son, the and gossipy - using negative stereodead old guy - all generic characters types like these is far more harmful and plotlines you'd be just as likely to than simply showing a woman in a see on one of NBC's dramas. Except bikini, yet swimsuit magazines are this is without the fast-paced action constantly -being boycotted by femiand plot twists that made shows like nist groups while this show is being ''ER" at least interesting. taken up as "empowering."

The show attempts to focus on the I encourage anyone who watches characters rather than what happens these shows to find other, similar to them - a bad move, as the charac- shows and movies. If you want cornters are nothing new. ball family drama, watch "7th "The Sopranos" takes the same Heaven"; if you want Mafia action, worn out dysfunctional family watch "Scarface"; if you want sexist theme, and places it in the Mafia porno, watch "8 Chix 2 Dix."

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le Caleteria food is pretty good Dear Editor: I am a regular student that eats at the cafeteria on a regular basis. I have not had a problem. I will complain if I do. Believe me.

I am glad we have Subway. We have many diabetic students that are on campus. They couldn't eat much of what was offered last year. I am glad they put in Subway; it's healthier, plus the Veggie Delight is wonderful.

Also, the hamburgers are great. I like them. I have not had it burned or greasy. The people work hard; they are making the food better. I get a burger sometimes when I am feeling tired 9r need strength. I had their onion rings they are pretty good. Order them fresh - I did and I liked them.

I don't eat much Mexican food. I hope they bring back the quesadilla.

That was good.

I love the smoothies. I have had the Strawberry Banana Cabana. That's my favorite and if it's too tart I will ask to add a few extra bananas in and it helps. I always ask or request.

Also, I had the BBQ Chicken Pizza it was good and I asked another area for extra cheese, which I love.

The workers in the cafeteria are friendly and very helpful. If you have any probfems contact Julie or Kathy.

You may see Pat out there. You can tell them and maybe make suggestions. I really have had no problems at the cafeteria.

Maybe the day you went was near closing time or on a day you had notso-goodluck. I enjoy the foods and all my friends like it.

Some of us are not lucky enough to have a car to go off campus to eat. I enjoy eating on campus.

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Europe? Try russianAccording to a study of ladies.com. It offers online singles pages of Russian women Match.com commislooking for American sioned from the NPD men. Or maybe you're Group Inc.: Most singles interested in dating a are seeking a relationdoctor. Date-a-doc.com ship that will lead to a is a site that caters to long-term commitment health care and science or marriage. Just over professionals. If you half of the singles surdon't eat meat veg- veyed are optimistic giedate.com could help they will find the relayou find a partner with tionship they are seeksimilar tastes. If you ing in the next year. . prefer to communicate Nine in ten singles with female inmates report having had five meet-an-inmate.com or fewer first dates in . will allow you to browse the last year. "For many their personals and pay of the millions of singles a $3 fee for each person who have logged on to you would like to write Match.com, online datto. If you're not con- ing-what some people vinced of the success of now refer to as today's sites such as these you singles scene-is permay be better suited at ceived as a viable and Match.com. logical option for finding It is one o( the lead- dates and relationing subscription-based ships," said Tim online dating sites. The Sullivan, president of company's personals Match.com. "Our goal is business claims more to bring Match.com furthan 604,000 paying ther into the mainsubscribers, with more · stream and deeper into than 3.25 million mem- the consciousness of sinbers who have posted gles by showing that it's their profiles, said the fun, easy to use and it Match.com website. works."

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In search of a Web site that could match me with my true love or next fling, I sampled Matchmaker.com. I tested the site for seven days thanks to the free trial. I received all the perks of a real member, including access to chat rooms and a mailbox where I could send and receive mail. ·

Gettingstarted To start off, I picked out a screenname and filled out a questionnaire concerning my idea of a good time. I listed my religious beliefs as well as my favorite kinds of music, food, movies and other categories in the pop culture genre. Then I posted my picture and waited for responses to pour in. I collected several responses, mostly from middle-aged men with a shared agenda. While some were more passive than others, it was obvious they wanted to meet for more than just cof-· fee. Their profiles accompanied their email as well as a compatibility rating. These men obviously weren't searching based on compatibility; I was less than 50 percent compatible with all of them.

The caliber of my suitors was depressing, most were 36-year-old men. I wanted older guys not old men. Matchmaker.com would only allow me to request the age of my "matches" to be younger, older or of the same age as myself.

These men were pale, overweight and balding, although their descriptions claimed they were fair, athletic and sophisticated.

Not wanting to encourage their pursuit, I neglected to respond to any of them.

Matchmakerchat rooms After a few days I decided to explore the chat rooms. People from all over the United States. had gathered in random chat rooms to exercise their flirting techniques. For the most part I just observed.

Everyone seemed to be hooking up with ·random users then frolicking off to private chat rooms.

After my trial week was up I was given the option to become a member but I declined. This service is best suited for the 25-45-year-old crowd. If you love to sit inside and count your emails, this service is for you.

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I was able to limit the age spectrum to 19-24 years old. I could narrow my search based on religion, body type, exact location, height, ethn~city, education and smoking behavior. The majority of the posts were Mannes, but there were some down-to-earth single guys "just wanting someone to cuddle with," as one young man so sensitively put. Of course there was a fair share of guys just wanting to have a good time, too.

I reviewed Yahoo Personal ads with such scintillating topic sentences as "So beautiful, what's for breakfast?" and "Life's a garden, dig it?" And then there's the oh so smooth, never pretentious, ''What women want."

Posting an ad and replying to those who contact you is a free service. But you have to be a member to contact someone new.

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I found no romance in my recent quest for digital love - only disappointment and creepy old women. In other words, it wasn't that different from your average singles bar.

In my seven-day free trial of Matchmaker.com, I found the majority of loveseekers to be forty-somethings - divorcees or singles looking for a "clandestine rendezvous", as the site called it. The women with photos did not strike me as very attractive, either.

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I responded to Tina, saying she intrigued me - even at my nubile age. She seemed very interested in having one of those "clandestine rendezvous," and I expressed my artificial interest as well. I knew full well that my trial period would expire in a few days, and that's what gave me the confidence to say practically whatever I wanted.

Unfortunately, Tina was really the only person to drop me a line. I checked my mail religiously, but before Tina, my online dating experience was very disappointing. I did not get any messages, so I had to peruse the directory of local ladies.

Where were all the 18 to 25-year-olds? Perhaps they're all out at clubs and parties. I did like that Matchmaker.com offered "matches" that automatically paired me up with other compatible mates. Still, online dating seems the same as the real-life version. Men have to work a lot harder than women to find a date. This frustrated me, but the scope of the problem is larger than any dating service.

I originally chose Matchmaker.com because it is the only Web site I found that offers any trial period. Most dating sites require pricey subscriptions upfront. Lavalife.com grants free membership, but important features like member email come at a price.

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While signing up for Matchmaker.com, I answered many multiple-choice questions about myself. Some were hilarious, some serious, yet they all allowed me to accurately define my personality. The next section contained 22 essay questions, but I could only finish seven. Registration took at least 30 minutes. When I finished, ruploaded a recent photo to give the girls something to drool over.

Ci .J ~gnup for Lavalife.com was a similar experience. I quickly felt the same disappointment as I checked my empty mailbox each day. Lavalife.com's communities · were also filled with personalities, but it became tedious sifting through pages and pages of personals. I looked for some kind of chat room, but I found nothing. It might ~ave been easi~r to meet people that V:ay.Lavalife.com did not even provide compatible matches hke Matchmaker.com. Im sure other college students can get a lot out of these services, but needless to say, I did not find my perfect mate .

.listofmatchmaking Web sitesforlove-seekers udate.com - This fast-growing personals site boasts over 6,000 new members every ay. Free trial memberships are available, and ormal membership costs $25 a month. www.udate.com IwantU - A highly-frequented site, with half a million messages exchanged every ay. In addition to the normal personals service, · ~antU also includes areas dedicated to more ...specialized tastes. www.iwantu.com Ad;;:·;Singles Dating Service - Several different sections depending on your rientation. Seven-day trial membership. www.adultsingles.com Computer Dating USA - Obligatory free trial. No Limeys need apply. ww.computerdatingusa.coin GotDate.coni - A worldwide dating service, for those possibly interested in meeting )meone exotic. www.GotDate.com • Spiritual Personals - A free service for those who feel that dating should be more 1an just the physical fun. www.spiritualpersonals.org Venus Meets Mars - A "fun" dating site that also features goodies like contests and

advice columnists. www.venusmeetsmars.com • Booklovers Match-o-Matic - A new online dating service for readers and writers. Currently offering free lifetime memberships to get things rolling. www.bookloversmm.com • Spirit American Singles - An approach to the dating game for the spiritual. www.spiritamericansingles.com • Pimpin' Cupid - The idea is simple: You list the people you're interested in, and other people list who they're interested in. When there's a match, you find out. cupid.thespark.com • Bikerdate.com - Matchmaking for bike lovers who want to be loved or are just looking for a riding partner.

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Mooretakesaim·for gun control

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It is rare that a movie covers as much emotional ground as Michael Moore's new documentary, "Bowling for Columbine." Inspired by the Columbine school shootings, is an intense look at gun-violence in America that is disturbing, heartfelt, satirical and incredibly funny throughout. · Moore is the scruffy, ragged director behind documentaries such as his 1989 debut ''Roger & Me." "Bowling for Columbine" is by far Moore's most complex work yet. While he was previous- :I: ly able to S 'Bowlingfor demonize l.l Columbine' specific 0

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Addressing this issue, Moore talks to a number of people, including National Rifle Association president Charlton Heston, the brother of Oklahoma City bomber Terry Nichols and musicstar Marilyn Manson, who was blamed by many for influencing the Columb1ne shootings.

Almost all of these interviews, and also the ones he does of ordinary people, come off as insightful and interesting.

It's clear that Moore cares about the issues and he generally cares about the subjects he's interviewing. This

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Michael Moore,seenhereexamining a rifleat a bank,addresses thetimeless issueof guncontrolin"Bowling for Columbine."

empathy is extremely helpful when he talks to the principal of a school in Michigan where a 6-year-oldboy shot a girl in his class. Moore is not an objective journalist, but when he puts his arm around the principal it's clear he really ·cares "how she feels.

Moore's fierce dedication to his topic fuels some of the most moving segments of the movie. In one really powerful sequence, he plays security-camera footage from Columbine. At the same time, he plays audio from reporters calling school officials the day of the shootings. The cheery voices of reporters trying to get a

scoop is a disturbing contrast to the on-screen carnage.

The -decision to play the segment this way must have taken a lot of confidence on Moore's part. It walks a precarious line between tacky and effective, and it is easy to see how such a scene could have seemed grossly manipulative. It does, however, drive home one of Moore's points: that the news media fuels a culture of fear which contributes to violence in the country.

This is a persuasive argument that does not allow Moore to find any clear villains. While he has previ-

ously had success singling out specificindividuals in his documentaries, here Moore takes a more mature look at an issue that demands nothing less.

The film also has Moore's trademark wit and penchant for the absurd featured throughout. In a brilliant opening sequence, Moore visits a bank that gives away a free rifle with every new account. Moore's mocking, satirical wit here is hysterical, as he asks the clueless bank-employees if they see any problems with keeping guns in a bank.

The most amazing thing about the film is how well

Moore is able to blend the comedy with the tragedy, without ever conveying the feeling that his gags are just to be silly. Every minute of the movie seems to be making a point, and it's delightful that so much of it is funny.

Ultimately, the · movie stands as Moore's most informed, balanced work so far. Moore really proves his case in a thought-provoking and entertaining manner. It is a rare documentary that is both as accessible and informative as this one is, and it is a true pleasure to watch the entire way through.

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"Punch Drunk Love" is one of the most original works I've seen in a while: combining the talents of comedian Adam Sandler with those 9f director Paul Thomas Anderson, it is a brilliant dark comedy.

Anderson, the writerdirector behind "Magnolia" and "BoogieNights," has one of the most distinct voices in American :I: film. He ~ 'PunchDrunk is known i:: Love' for quirky :

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To try and describe the story would be madness, but to sum rt up: Sandler's character is a mild-mannered, disturbed man prone to violent outbursts who falls in love with·a woman played by Emily Watson.

At the same time, he gets in trouble with a phone-sex scam artist, played by Anderson regular Philip Seymour Hoffman, and tries to earn a million frequent flier miles by buying an absurd amount of pudding.

Trust me, it all makes sense in the context of the movie. · At least it does in the same way dreams make sense while you're having them. · Indeed, one of the joys of the movie is that it left me constantly wondering what would happen next.

Romantic comedies in particular tend to suffer from the fact that you can generally guess five minutes in how it will all turn out.

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understated: his color scheme uses washed-out grays and blues and sparse garages and hallways as sets. It is a brilliant way to illustrate the intense loneliness and isolation Sandler's character faces.

At the· same time, the score

by Jon Brion, is heavily percussive and oddly upbeat. This contrast adds to the dream-like feeling that pervades the movie.

Sandler gives what is easily his best performance as Barry. He uses his childish

face and voice to hide the angry, hurt character he truly is. His movement and speech patterns, however, give it away and we r-arely feel entirely comfortable with his character.

The supporting players also do a marvelous job, particularly Watson as the woman who falls for Sandler's character. Their chemistry together is fantastic, though it is as bizarre as the rest of the movie.

Sandler and Watson have a scene together in which she

describes how much she wants to eat his face, and he describes how he wants to smash hers, which is disturbing, sweet and sexy all at the same time.

"Punch Drunk Love" did what a great comedy should do: made me laugh long and hard, transported me into a fully-realized and truly interesting world and has had me thinking about it constantly since I saw it. It is one of the most inventive and unique movies of the year.

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ners tell each other what they do and do not like in bed," Joannides said.

The book also includes sevtips on pregnancy and how to eral eyebrow-raising studies. explain sex to children.

For example, studies show that The book is universal and men who help out around the appeals for adults of all ages house have sex more often who are interested in sexuality. than men who don't, causing Believe it or not, this book is speculation that Windex is a translated in 12 lanbetter aphroguages and is required disiac than reading at 40 colleges.

'7hisbookis trans- oysters, Asked why the book is expensive so different from other latedin Il lancars and a books on sex, Paul medicine guages andis Joannides, author of the chest full of reading at Viagra. book, said, "I' m a psy- required choanalyst and not a sex 40 colleges" Is "The therapist. As an outGuide to sider, I could be more Getting it irreverent than someone who's On" a book that will change invested in the politics and your life? Maybe not, but it dogma of sex education. And will, however, change your sex the guidebook doesn't have the life.

Great-white-doctor tone that 'The Guide to Getting It On" the big houses crave." is available for$ 19.95 and can "The guide helps people feel be purchased from goofyfootmore comfortable talking press.com. about sex, and it helps part-

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After reading the "Guide to Getting It On" I felt like I should have given it to my exboyfriend who thought he was the best in .bed. I also realized I did not know so many about human sexuality. The book was honest and straightforward, and made me rethink my views on sex.

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the interior, exterior and offices, said Bruce Bishop, director of student affairs.

In exchange for their contribution, the new conference room in the Student Center will be named after them. Before their contribution, the plan was to have one small conference room and two offices. Plans have been changed in which one large conference room will take the place of the three, Bishop said .

The conference room will not be solely for their use, Bishop said, it will also be used for conferences and meetings held by other campus organizations.

Work on the center also is currently delayed by two weeks. Expected completion of the Student Center is March 3, 2003, however, Bishop said various problems have contributed to the delay.

In the beginning stages of the project, unexpected delays occurred when problems arose in the land the building is being built on, Bishop said.

The contractors ran into boulders and rocks and before they could begin working, the land had to be excavated and compacted, Bishop said.

"It's been a challenge trying to keep the REBECCA SEAL/ THETELESCOP E project on track," said Mike Ellis, director of facilities .

Marcos Olague laystheconcrete foundation forthenewStudent Center.TheCenterisexpected to becompleted earlynextyear.

"It's not going as smooth as we would like it, but we're all working together," Ellis said.

For several semesters now, Palomar has collected $1 The contractors poured the concrete slab "We are having the normal problems expected per unit, per student (to a maximum of $10 per student and are in the process of building the steel with a project of this size," Bishop said. structure.

Although the project is behind schedule, Palomar offi- each year), Bishop said.

Additional funding comes from the students' activiOnce the support struccials are optimistic about its completion. ture is complete, the con"We're hoping that they will be able ties card and the bookstore. The district plans to take "Wearehavingthenormal to catch up - it's too early to tell," Ellis out a 30-year loan to cover the rest of the project cost. crete slab of the second The loan will be paid off by the Student Center Fee floor will be poured, Ellis problems expected witha said . "It's still early in the game ." · said.

For every day it takes to complete applied in upcoming semesters, Bishop said. of thissize."

The new Student Union will be a two-story building "From there it should go project the project after March 3, Palomar 1 consisting of a new student dining area, a 40-station a lot better," he said. _ Bruce Bishop will charge the contractor $200.

"We're hoping once they get DIRECTOR OF STUDENTAFFAIRS According to Bishop, meetings are computer lab, a TV lounge and various offices.

The TV lounge and computer lab will only be assessthe steel up and the second held every Tuesday between represenfloor poured, a lot more tatives of the contractor, the architect able to students who have the student activities card, trades can be done at the same time." and representatives of the college to discuss construc- Bishop said.

The new Student Union will also have two outdoor Ellis said some of the delays are the result tion progress. of problems with earlier work. Certain tasks Besides the delay, the overall project has been patios and one outdoor terrace upstairs, Bishop said.

The upstairs patio will have 12 tables and will seat have to be completed before others, such as going well, Bishop said. installing plumbing and electrical lines, so if Funding for the $3 million project mainly comes from about 60 people, Bishop said.

Palomar officials are looking int.o purchasing heatthey fall behind schedule, the entire project the Student Center Fee, which only applies to students ing devices for the outdoor patios, Bishop said. falls behind as well, he said. enrolled in classes at the main San Marcos campus.

Patrons help raise moneyfor Palomar

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them money to maintain and Formed when Palomar plant trees, some of which are rare to the arboretum.

College opened in 1946, the The patrons also provided Patrons of Palomar is a group the funds for the construction of volunteers that supports the campus and its surrounding of the Friendship Pavilion to Chris Fedderson's timber frame district. class.

Founded by the wives of the Recently, the pavilion in the officials, administrators and faculty who first gave life to front of the admissions building Palomar, the patrons are sup- was moved over to the library, freeing up parking lot space in porters of campus beautificafront of the school. Picnic tables tion and community oriented projects. and benches around the Polly Pedjoe, campus were president of the "I wantto continue to also donated Patrons of to the college Palomar, said she solititnewideasfor by the is striving to beau- fund-raising.,, patrons. tify the campus.

T h e Pedjoe defines - Polly Ped.ioe PRESIDENT OFTHEIIIU.OMAR PIITAONS p a t r o n s , campus beautifialong with cation as "enrichretired Palomar employee Kitty ment of the campus."

Grage, are continuing to The patrons have been upgrade the history of Palomar responsible for numerous acts College through microfiche and of "enrichment" by adding upgrades on campus. scrapbooks in the library.

The group is currently raisThe patrons provided the funding for the clock tower in ing funds to provide some of the money for a ski trip put on by the mid '60s. About 10 years ago the patrons donated the the DSPS Department.

They also provide the money money to build the brick court to bind the periodicals in the surrounding the tower. library each month.

The patrons also support the In addition, the patrons are Frie_nds of Arboretum by giving

contributing to the development of the Patrons' Friendship Garden, a memorial garden which will be located near the Pavilion.

The Patrons of Palomar raise the money for these projects through fund-raisers, the membership fee to be a patron and the revenue they get through selling their Patrons' cookbook.

"Our major fund-raiser was the pink elephant sale that went on during the spring," said Jennifer Levedeff, a patron representative of the facilities task force. "Jewelry, plants and other things were sold there."

"Also, there was a book sale during the fall, but neither of the fund-raisers go on anymore because it is too physically demanding for the members," Levedeff said.

The patrons are going to have a bake sale Dec. 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"I want to continue to solicit new ideas for fundraising," Pedjoe said.

The membership fee to be a patron is $15 a year and $100 for a lifetime membership. The money generated from the membership fee goes to campus projects.

The patrons also provide

annual scholarships to graduating high school students in the Palomar district.

Applicants for the scholarships are required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

"The reason for the scholarship program is to get students into Palomar College who might not otherwise receive a scholarship," Pedjoe said.

"Patrons is not a huge organization, it is very individual oriented when in terms of scholarships," Pedjoe said.

"All the money earned is from donations and sales," she said.

Patrons holdj1wl1ryandbolt,sol, The Patrons of Palomar will be holding a baked goods and jewelry sale Dec. 2 and 3 under the Clock Tower.

The money raised will be used for scholarships, campus beautification and given to various groups on campus.

To make a donation:

Jewelry: Give it to Angie in the mailroom before Dec. 3.

Baked Goods: Bring them to Pat Barrett in the cafeteria any time Dec. 2 or Dec. 3 before 8:30 a.m. .

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Palomar appointsESL instructor new interimdeanof ArtsandLanguages The Palomar College administration recently instated Katheryn Garlow as interim dean of Arts and Languages.

Beginning Oct. 14, Garlow stepped in to fill responsibilities left from recently retired dean Gene Jackson.

Garlow began as a student at Palomar College and returned as a faculty member in the English as a Second Language Department in 1973.

Over the years, Garlow has been very involved in Palomar College governance, serving on many committees and task forces.

She has also been involved at the state level in the organization of California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

"The department is full of talented, wonderful faculty members who contribute immensely to Palomar College, and I am delighted to be working with such dedicated people," Garlow said.

Garlow has twice served as chairwoman of the English as a Second Language Department and is currently serving as Professional Development Coordinator of the department.

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Deadline forapplyingto University ~f California systemis approaching The last day students can apply for schools in the University of California system is Nov. 30.

To complete an application, students need official transcripts, a calculator, a black pen, and college and high school codes.

Official transcripts must be obtained from the Admissions Office and there is a fee for students who make multiple transcript requests.

After the application process there is also the important personal statement a student must write to the college. Applicants should show creativity, personality, initiative, leadership and motivation.

Palomar's Transfer Center has counselors available to assist students with questions about transferring, filling out applications, getting transcripts, or any other problems students may

have.

For more information, students may contact the Transfer Center at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2552, or visit its Web site at http ://www.palomar.edu/ counseling/transfercen ter/.

The University of California President's Office also has a Web site with information about applications at http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/.

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Freefilmseriescontinues withforeign filmsthroughout November Paiomar's free weekly film series continues its semester-long spotlight on famous protagonists with three foreign films during November.

"Ju Dou," playing Nov. 7 is a 1989 Chinese film about a woman forced into marriage with an plder man. "Malena," an Italian film from 2000 about a boy in post-war Italy, will play Nov. 14.

Finishing the month is "Billy Elliot," a movie from Britain made in 2000 about a coal-miner's son who wants to be a ballet dancer.

The films are shown every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. in Room P-32. Admission is free.

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n't give Fullerton a chance , holding them to 69 rushing yards and 79 in the air.

Defensive back, Brandon Bell intercepted two Hornet's passes.

Linebacker, Mike Tinoisamoa had a huge defensive game picking off a pass, recovering a fumBy Jon Sherlock ble, breaking up a pass and THfTEl£$COP£ a punt and adding nine tackles.

Coming off of their bye Palomar jumped to an week the Comets rode a early lead with a fumble first quarter 14-0 lead all recovery that was taken for the way to a 27-7 victory 15 yards into the end zone over the visiting Fullerton

by Tinoisamoa. Thompson Hornets Saturday, Oct. 26 added to that lead with a 3 at Escondido High School. yard march into the end This win puts them at 5- zone to raise the lead to 141 for the season and 1-0 in 0. Late in the first quarter, the Mission Central the Hornets cut the deficit Conference. to 7 with an 11-yard pass Palomar had a fair offen- for a touchdown. sive game , but its defense Quarterback Roman dominated picking off Ybarra hook ed up with three pa ssBurke for a es and 34- ya rd didn'twintheway touchdown picking up ''We three fum- wewanted pass that to, butwe bles . the hadenough perseverancesent Palomar Comets andcharacter to win." into halfrunning back , Alex time with a - Joe Early Thompson FOOTBALL HEADCOACH safe 20-7 rushed for lead .

111 yards In the on 25 carthird quarries and t e r added two i Thompson touchdowns to the Comets battled for another 3-yard rout of the Hornets. Wide touchdown that capped the receiver, Adam Burke con- victory for the Comets at tributed with six catches 27-7. for 96 yards and a touchFullerton was not given down. any more chances to score The Comets' defense did- by Palomar's persistent

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Palomar wide-reciever, MarlonCartercutssharply andheadstowardthe Fullerton endzone.

defense.

The Comets proved that if the defense frequently causes turnovers and keeps the ball in the hands of their offense, they are going to win the game. "We didn't win the way we wanted to win, but we had

enough perseverance and character to win, " said Head Coach Joe Early.

The Comets head to Orange Coast College next Saturday to face the Pirates who are just coming off a 26-10 loss to Mt. San Antonio . "We embar-

rassed them last year, but we are first in conference now and we have the target on our chests. It's going to be a physical , tight game," said Early.

CometWrestlersdispatchvisiting Hu.skies class by points, giving the

the lead at 6-9.

Palomar eom,s Huskies "We didn't have our frombehindto strongest lineup out there weights, we d,l,at last Los inhadthesomelighter injuries and were Ang,l,s,,,main forced to move some people up," said head Coach Joe und1l1at1d Ismay.

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The Comets currently Three were by pins, and ranked another by a number one technical in the state , 11• • • I wasconfident decision . f o u n d First off was thatwewouldrespond K y 1 e themselves to thechallenge, andI Bickford at behind East Los Angeles knowourstrength is in 157 lbs. He 6-9, after won his themiddleto upper the first m a t c h four matchweights." rather easies.

Nick ly by points - Joe Ismay to tie the H e i n , WRESTLING HEADCOACH score at 9. wrestling in the 125 lbs.

At 165 class, and Tony Perez, in lbs. was Matt Lambert, one the 133 lbs. class each won of three Comets that are their matches by points currently ranked number 1 giving the Comets an early in the state.

Lambert 6-0 lead. landed a first period pin to Then Bart Valle was - give the Comets a lead that pinned in the 141 lbs. they would never relinclass. quish.

Then Josh Walters lost Angelo Lago followed his match in the 149 lbs. that with another pin in

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the 174 lbs. class. Jessie Taylor maintained his number one ranking at 184 lbs. by dominating his match to earn a technical decision.

Continuing the onslaught was Chris Chambers, ranked number one in the 197 lbs. class, as he easily dispatched his opponent with a first period pin.

Ben Brueseke ended the meet losing by points in the heavyweight division.

The final score was Palomar 33, East Los Angeles 12. The comets improved their overall record to 4-0, 2-0 in the conference.

"Being ranked number 1 as a team is fun, and an honor. But I teach my kids to be consistent, and we work hard to get better everyday. We still have a tough road ahead of us," Ismay said.

Looking ahead, the Comets eye their tough

competition. "Cerritos in three weeks is a biggie.

They are our main competition in conference, and we're looking forward to seeing them again," Angelo Lago said.

So you know ...

Palomar'snexthome matchwill takeplace Wed.Nov.13,at 7 p.m. in the Dome