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By Chanel Hachez

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Artist Hamid Maleki takes questions from students, employees and community members March 4 about his featured woril in "Captured Moments" in the Boehm Gallery. The gallery features Hamid's thematic oil paintings - many of which feature landmarils and slices of life from San Diego County and Southern California. In the lecture, Hamid discussed the meaning of his artworil and how painting is his ultimate relaxant The gaUery will remain on display until March 19, and visitors can purchase his woril. The Boehm Gallery is free and open to the public.

A glitch in the new San Diego State enrollment system has caused the university to wrongly reject Palomar students, according to Palomar Transfer Center employees.

Now students who were denied admission can appeal.

SDSU officials, however, said a change in tranc script deadlines caused the confusion.

Out of 330 Palomar students who applied to SDSU for fall 2004, 90 were denied for missed transcript deadlines, said Theresa Hogan-Egkan, Transfer Center director.

Hogan-Egkan said many of those students did send their transcripts on time- and a system glitch is to blame for their rejection.

SDSU changed its application process last year and requires all students to submit their applications online.

"This has created a problem for the SDSU system," said Dagmar Royer, a Transfer Center counselor.

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Voices heard about future college leader

Faculty union announces new officers

By Jaime Harville

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In the second meeting of its kind, Palomar employees and leaders called upon the college to hire a president who communicates better and interacts more with students.

About 12 people, representing various groups, met on the San Marcos campus Feb. 12. The meeting was part of an ongoing effort to establish goals for the person who will replace President Sherrill Amador, who retires July 1.

Some members of the newly-formed presidential search committee were present, as well as Associated Student Government President Amador Soto.

Soto said the ASG already discussed its requests for the future president.

"We want someone who has experience on an ASG so they will under-

The Palomar teachers union announced the election of new co-presidents and board members after a mail-in vote count Feb. 23.

Professors Julie Ivey and Rocco Versaci will serve as co-presidents of the Palomar Faculty Federation for two years. The slots for president were uncontested.

Ivey and Versaci will replace MaryAnn Drinan and Mary Millet, the union's founding co-presidents, whose terms ended.

"Some predicted we wouldn't have a second election," Millet said.

Ivey, a part-time English professor, said she plans to continue the work begun by Drinan and Millet.

"They did a fantastic job," lvey said.

"They overcame many hurdles and got the main boulders out of the way." lvey said one of her first goals is to finalize the disputed contract between the Palomar district and the faculty.

Negotiators from both sides have battled

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C!Dlal jJstice professor l.aty Roberls (far left) talks to Paloma' poke officer Mike Vafeados at a display of police technology for Roberts' students March 1 The po6ce have b~ without a diet si1Ce December 2003.

·College police missing chief

By Andrew Phelps

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After three months, the Palomar College Police Department remains without a chief.

Jerry Patton, vice president of finance, has assumed the duties of police chief since James Stoney left in December 2003. Stoney is on paid leave

with worker's compensation because of injuries to his knee and back, Patton said.

Patton said the absence has nothing to do with the governing board's recent decision to cancel Stoney's contract this summer.

"It's totally unrelated, atton said.

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It's a humble structure now, once deco- · rated with a swirling design of green and blue tiles. Holes are carved where lights and flags once made a spectacle. It was a common venue for stage performances and weddings.

"I walk by it all the time but never know what it is," said Palomar student Josh Halsey.

The Hubbell Arch, a Palomar landmark , for three decades, is in a state of disrepair. It has mostly crumbled - bricks lie scattered about, and dirt covers the faded color tiles. The arch sits quietly behind the library on the San Marcos campus.

The college must move the arch to make way for the new high-tech science building.

Rick Kratcoski, grounds supervisor, said the move could cost $12,000 to $30,000 - and the college might not be able to afford it.

"The cost of the move is high," Kratcoski said.

"The school can't afford to pull that out of its hat right now."

Kratcoski said he talked to eight contractors about moving the arch. Only two gave a price, but they later withdrew their offers.

Many contractors said they don't want to move the arch due to liability if they damage the fragile structure .

Mike Ellis, facilities director, said the plan is to give the arch a new home among the trees and exotic plants of the Arboretum.

Trees have been cut down to stumps, and brush has been cleared to prepare for the three-story, 1,000 square foot science building. .

However, . as of last year, Ellis said he does not know exactly what the future holds for the arch.

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The Hubbell Arch, a Palomar landmarl< on tile San Marcos campus, is faling apart CoUege officials say it must be moved to make room for the new science center - but a cost of $12,000 to $30,000 may be to steep to keep il

In the early 1960s, James Hubbell, a resident of the eastern foothills in Wynola, created "San Diego's idea of a Greek stage."

The original structure had room in the front and back for stage performances resembling an outdoor amphitheater.

Hubbell, 72, is famous for his nature art nationally. He has worked with community organizations to donate his pieces to San Diego communities.

Hubbell said he does not know the value of his arch, but he told Kratcoski a new one could be built in the Arboretum for about $30,000.

The structure was donated to Palomar in 1971, when its original home - a Rancho Santa Fe hotel - was demolished.

Hubbell said the structure was cut into pieces and shipped to Palomar when the Art Department wanted more sculpture influence on campus.

Plans to fix the Hubbell Arch if it's moved is a lower-priority budget issue, but Kratcoski said he discussed the idea with Hubbell.

Hubbell said he thinks the arch would fit perfectly into a new home in the Arboretum, and fixing it up would attract a lot more visitors.

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"I already have a close relationship (with the department)," he said.

Patton works with Sgt. Carlos Vargas and Sgt. Anthony Cruz, who handle the "technical" parts of law enforcement - like writing tickets, making arrests or patrolling the campus.

"They do an awful lot. They pretty much run the department," he said.

Patton said he handles financial issues and "major decisions" in the department.

The Palomar police department is a statecertified agency with armed officers. The department must follow California POST requirements - which are state standards for police officer training. · Patton said he relies on the sergeants to enforce those standards.

"They're pretty knowledgeable in those areas," Patton said. "My role is to sort of double-check what they're doing," he said.

Patton said things are running smoothly in the department, and his full-time job as a college vice president has not interfered with being interim chief.

He said the sergeants have taken on most of the extra burden.

"We've got some great employees," he said.

Patton said the college is not currently pursuing an interim chief before July.

"Nothing happens until this personnel issue is resolved," Patton said.

He said Miyamoto, the vice president of human resources, is in charge of resolving the issue.

Miyamoto would not specify whether the governing board's decision to fire Stoney is related to the personal issue. He also said he will have no involvement in resolving the personal issue. ·Patton said he hopes to have a new police chief by the beginning of July, shortly after Stoney's contract expires.

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However, Patton said the college has a "personal issue" to resolve with Stoney.

Patton said Stoney can return before his contract expires July 1, but he does not know when or if Stoney plans to return.

Until then, Patton said the college will not hire an interim police chief from the outside to avoid complicating the personal problem.

Both Patton ~d Jack Miyamoto, vice president of human resources, refused to comment about the nature of the problem.

"We need to give the chief all his due rights," Patton said.

Although the Police Department is funded mostly from a $450,000 federal grant except for $140,000 per year from the Palomar district - it must still report its budget, hiring and personnel issues to Patton.

Because of Patton's knowledge of the department, he said, he stepped in as the chief.

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"This is the first ,glitch in the San Diego State's new system," Hogan-Egkan said.

Rita Gajoli, state director of advising and evaluations at SDSU, said the new deadline and not glitches in the system caused the problem. S e said students did not get their transcripts in on time.

Royer said students were aware of the new deadlines because of a slew of reminders from SDSU about the change including e-mail and postal mail notices.

Hogan-Egkan said students should appeal their rejection if they think there was an error.

"It is possible if you appeal,

you might be thrown back into the pool," Hogan-Egkan said .

To appeal, students should write a letter to SDSU stating they did send transcripts on time.

The letter should also include a copy of the receipt from the transcript request. It should be sent via certified mail, Royer said.

"We are looking for the opportunity to give students a second chance, especially if they were denied in error," Royer said.

"Make a case for yourself," she said.

One of the changes in the system is a new deadline fortranscripts, which is now three

weeks after the Nov. 30 application deadline.

In the past, San Diego State did not accept many appeals, Hogan-Egkan said. Appeals were granted to students who failed to meet deadlines for extraordinary circumstances, like a death in the family, she said.

Palomar is not the only community college facing these problems with SDSU, HoganEgkan said.

Mesa, Grossmont, Miramar and MiraCosta have seen similar problems with the new system, she said.

"A lot of students were denied," she said.

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over its terms for more than two years. ''I believe the district is being much more cooperative," Ivey said. ''I'm hopeful well get a contract".

Ivey said she also plans to work with the Versaci, the new co-president, to increase the union's presence on campus.

Versaci said he wants to "make sure the PFF stands for all faculty and to maintain the high quality of education."

He also said he will "defend the profession of teaching, which is under attack from different areas."

Ballots were sent to 275 duespaying members Jan 30. There were 129 ballots returned by the Feb. 23 deadline - a response of 47 percent.

English Professor Carlton Smith attributed low voter turnout to the ongoing contract negotiations between the Palomar district and the faculty.

The negotiatiqns have persisted without resolution for more than two years.

Smith said the Palomar administration's goal was to prolong the process so the faculty would tire and lose interest.

Bill Bedford, a professor of physics and engineering, was reelected to the board. Bedford, a Palomar professor for more than 40 years, said he thinks the college's academic reputation is slipping.

The current president changed the college into a business model, Bedford said. ''We want to return to an academic model," he said.

Ivey worked on the team that organized the union until its ratification in late 2000. She is also a part-time professor at MiraCosta College.

Ivey became involved with union activities when part-time instructors at MiraCosta voiced their disapproval of working conditions.

Other members elected are Dana Perales, secretary; Jackie Martin-Klement, treasurer; Dan Sourbeer, full-time faculty member, two-year term; Bill Bedford,

part-time faculty member, twoyear term; Judy Cater and Judy Dolan, full-time faculty members, one-year term; and Karen Redwine-Dayberry and Perry Snyder, part-time faculty members, one-year term.

The Palomar faculty union was created to address issues of fairness in part-time hiring, achieving a legal and binding contract with the district and preserving the intellectual culture at Palomar.

The union is structured to provide a voice for both full-time and part-time instructors.

"This is a progressive model because these two groups can · usually be antagonistic toward one another," Smith said.

"The part-timers and fulltimers are united in the belief that a union can provide excellence in teaching," he said.

"So much of what we do is to protect the students and ensure the quality of education isn't eroded," said Bill Gowan, an English professor.

"The federation is more than

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self-interest," he said.

The union submitted a proposal package to the board in September 2003. Issues involving salary benefits, workload and class size still need to be worked out, Ivey said. A union subcommittee is meeting with the dis-

trict to find solutions. "For the most part this is moving along rapidly," Ivey said.

The PFF was founded in January 2001. Until the union's inception, Palomar was one of the last colleges in California without union representation, Millet said.

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stand what we go through as students," he said.

Soto said Amador never attended an ASG meeting.

Faculty President Barbara Kelber said she wants the college to ask presidential candidates more questions about their relationships with past students.

"Some may feel more comfortable serving as president from a distance- and that would be great for the whole picture- but we also need someone to serve locally,"

Kelber said.

Kenneth Jay, director of business services, said Palomar's president should be more than an administrator.

"President-student interaction is vital," Jay said.

He said he wants a president who knows the difference between an educational environment and a corporation.

Many who attended the forum also agreed the president should show respect to the culture of the college by becoming a

part of it.

Jay said the college needs a good manager - as well as an inspirational person to encourage growth.

Gene Jackson, a part-time English professor, said he wants someone who makes students, faculty and staff feel comfortable.

Karen Huffman, a behavioral sciences professor, said she wants a president who brings more ideas to the table - instead of bringing change without communicat-

ing with the campus community.

Kelber said there must be respect for administrators, but educators and staff members deserve the same respect.

"Everyone is part of the academic world and everyone wants to be recognized," she said.

Rocco Versaci, co-president of the Palomar Faculty Federation, said now is the time for students and employees to discuss their concerns about the next president.

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San Diego State, a popular transfer destination for Palomar students, may have botched its admissions process this year.

SDSU joined the growing ranks of colleges that accept applications exclusively .online and Palomar Transfer Center counselors said a glitch in the system rejected qualified students. According to the counselors, 90 Palomar students who applied last semester were denied due to late tr~nscripts , and they are encouraging those students to file an appeal. Colleges need to keep their systems offline until they work right.

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The open forums to discuss goals for the next college president are just what we need.

The meetings give employees, students and community members an equal opportunity to talk about the qualities they want to see in Palomar's next president Speakers can have their voices heard by a variety of groups, including the newly-formed presidential search committee. Kudos is in order for English Professor Barbara Kelber for organizing the meetings. Keep them up.

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Palomar Police Department Palomar Police Chief James Stoney went on paid sick leave in December - and he remains at home three months later. The college won't hire a new chief to take his place because of a "personal issue." Jerry Patton, vice president of , administrative services, has taken command. With a fully certified and armed police force , why is the finance guy running the show? Hire a new leader who's fit for the job, and put the personal stuff aside.

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Volume 57, No. 16

FOCUSED ON PAlOMAR The Telescope is published weekly on Mondays, except weeks containing holidays or exams. Signed opinions are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily represent those of the entire newspaper staff, Palomar faculty and staff or the Governing Board.

Various studies show a striking pattern: Americans who attend church ardently - especially fundamentalists vote Republican nearly 2-to-1, while "unchurched" people vote Democratic by nearly the same ratio.

GOP strategist Karl Rove and Christian ministers Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, among others, work constantly to mobilize this socalled "religious right" for Republican victories. They've had significant success.

But a glaring contradiction exists: Everything that Jesus stood for seems opposed by Republicans now in control of Washington.

Jesus said, "blessed are the peacemakers" - yet the Bush administration was hell-bent for war in Iraq, using fictitious alarms to rouse public support.

A year before starting the war, President Bush swaggered privately in the White House and said: "F- Saddam.

We're taking him out."

Jesus said, "blessed are the poor" and lived among the lowly - yet the Bush administration showered trillion-dollar tax giveaways on the wealthy, causing record deficits.

The White House ignores 45 million "working poor" Americans who lack health msurance.

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penalty, saying, "He that is the right to decide what is a without sin among you, let religious issue would be both him first cast a stone at her" a moral and political tragedy.

- yet President Bush set an ... True faith results in a comall-time execution record passionate concern for those when he was governor of on the margins."

Charlie Peters, creator of Texas, and boasted of it.

Why on earth do so many The Washington Monthly, churchgoers vote for the sometimes lamented that the "religious right" is very powopposite of Jesus?

This puzzle was hinted at erful while the "religious recently in a commentary by left" is toothless.

His concern is being Jini Wallis, editor of addressed today by a coaliSojourners Magazine, a tion of liberal ministers religious publication.

"How a candidate deals called the Clergy Leadership for National with poverty is a religious Network issue, and the Bush admin- Leadership Change, which istration's failure to support formed to foster policies poor working families helping little people.

"God is neither a should be named as a reliRepublican nor a Democrat, gious failure," he wrote.

"Neglect of the environ- and one's faith in God is not based on ment is a what party religious they belong issue.

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Wallis noted that conserva- and that voice has not been tive worshippers support Bush heard in recent years."

Although they're evidentbecause of issues such as "guns, God and gays ... the Ten ly outnumbered 2-to-1 withCommandments in public in churches, I hope members courthouses, marriage amend- of this clergy movement can ments, prayer in schools and, offset the sad pattern of churchgoers voting for the of course, abortion."

But he added: "Allowing opposite of Christ's values.

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Same sex marriage is a subject that should be decided by religious institutions and more importantly, individuals. The government has no business making laws restricting who can or can not get married.

Despite arguments made by opponents of gay marriage, this issue is not a slippery slope that will lead to the downfall of civilization. If same sex marriages become common, the result will not be people marrying five-year~old boys and dogs.

Homosexuality should not be lumped in with pedophilia and bestiality. It is not deviant behavior as with the latter two. And, modern genetics is shedding light on the fact that in most cases homosexuality is not a choice. Sexual preference is determined by birth which any gay person can tell you.

Nearly every opposition voiced against gay marriage is based on religious ideology.

The concept of immorality is key to their opposition.

The question that religious people need to ask themselves is - how is two men or two women getting married going to affect me?

Is your faith so weak that it will be affected by what people you don't even know are doing?

If you want to believe that what they are doing is wrong, that's your right. But you do not have the right to impose your religious ideologies on others.

And more importantly, neither does the government.

If individual religious institutions do not want to allow gay

marriage, that is fine . But the government does not have that right.

Because this is considered a moral issue and is opposed mostly because of religious ideology, the FirstAmendment prohibits the government from getting involved.

What's worse is that Pres. Bush has recently voiced his support for a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Considering what the Constitution is and what it stands for, this idea is mind-boggling.

This country has tens of thousands of laws restricting what citizens can and cannot do. However, there are only 27 amendments in the Constitution.

These amendments do things like give Americans the freedom to practice any religion they choose, abolish slavery, give women the right to vote and give AfricanAmericans the right to vote.

Adding an amendment that deals with marriage and sexual preference to a document like the Constitution is absurd.

It is ironic that religious fundamentalists do not recognize the fact that it is the Constitution which allows them to be fundamentalists. Because while they are enjoying those rights, at the same time, they are arguing

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The truth about marriage and intimate, sexual relationships is that God created man · and woman for each other. His intended purpose was for the man to leave his parents and be with his wife.

So what is the truth about gay marriages? Should they be legalized or should they remain unconstitutional?

Homosexuality is a perversion of God's plan for humanity and is a sin. It is sexual immorality and the state should not endorse gay marriages.

Marriage must be between a man and a woman.

Gay people and their supporters want to ignore this fundamental truth because they want God out of their lives. That means they have no authority except themselves, which allows them to do whatever they want without judgment.

There is an objective truth. It is true yesterday, today and tomorrow, it does not change, no matter how I feel or think about it. I can believe the world is flat with all of my heart and mind, but that surely doesn't make it true. It only makes me

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wrong- dead wrong.

Some say gay marriage is ok, others disagree. Both cannot be right. But there truly is a right and a wrong.

And, homosexuality is wrong, and gay marriage is out of the question.

At San Francisco City Hall Jan. 22, while many gay couples illegally got married, stickers were handed out that said "We ALL Deserve the FREEDOM TO MARRY." That statement is right. We ALL deserve to get married.

But our state government has limited to whom you get married. There is a reason behind it.

Gay people have no right to force our society to recognize their marriages. If we legalize gay marriage, then what's next? Is banning polygamy or marriages

that the Constitution should only protect those they agree with or are not offended by.

Another main argument against gay marriage is that it threatens the institution of marriage and the family.

Haven't heterosexuals already done that? Half of all marriages end in divorce. Britney Spears was married for a day. I think her highly publicized "marriage" will influence young people's ideas about marriage more than a gay couple in San Francisco getting married will.

Then there is the argument that people get married to have children and raise a family. One hundred years ago this may have been true. 'Ibday many people get married because they want to spend the rest of their lives with the person they love, and more and more couples choose not to have children.

The dictionary defines marriage as "the legal union of a man and a woman ... " Two things should be pointed out.

First, having children is not in the definition of marriage.

Second, the key word in the definition is "union."

The reference to a man and a woman needs to be changed in light of the fact that we are an enlightened society, which, according to the equal protection clause of our constitution, does not discriminate.

Religious faith is what keeps many people honest and decent. However, it is unfortunate when that faith causes an individual to unfairly judge others based solely on their own idea of morality.

On the other side, people without religious hang-ups have the advantage of believing in the concept of "live and let live." Their idea is simple: ''Why should I be able to tell people that I do not even know how to live their lives," especially when it has no impact on how I live my life. The answer is simple - I shouldn't! between siblings discrimination also?

Gay marriage is not about civil rights. The state constitution says that all of our citizens are protected by equal rights.

Civil rights are for race or gender, not for gay people.

Race or gender are by nature and you must not be limited any rights because you are a woman, or a minority race. If you are a gay, then you have a choice: to fall into morals or to fall out.

Being an Asian, or a TREY lANNON I TH.E TELESCOPE woman is not your decision. It is a huge difference between real civil rights and false ones. Gay marriage is over the board.

Our society and the media are promoting homosexuality too much, and now being gay itself is considered as "cool," or "okay," but it is none ofthem.

People are deceived by those things and they tend to say that everybody should be happy out of their sentimental sympathy or humanism. Yes, it makes you feel good to say that you are supporting the other side. But you are supporting the wrong thing.

However, the current movement of this issue is not subsiding. This country might allow gay marriage soon.

Gay Marriage is wrong, and our acceptance to it will change, but morals will never change.

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"No. am I Catholic. It should be a husband and a wife. That is how I was raised."

"Yes. I have friends that are gay.

People should marry based on love, not the law."

"No. But civil unions should be legal. I feel that way because of my faith."

"Yea, let them join hell. The.reason that all gay people are so happy is because they are not married."

People "Yes. should be able to do what they want to. If it doesn't affect me, I could care less."

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Each spring ·semester, Palomar students let their creative voices be heard in the college's literary magazine, Bravura.

Published annually through the English Department, Bravura is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Bravura features all kinds of writing and artwork done

by Palomar students, said English professor and adviser for Bravura Rocco Versaci. · Students, enrolled in English 137, produce the journal. They also edit, design and layout the magazine, Versaci said.

The English Department started publishing Bravura in 1964.

At that time, English professors felt that it was important to have a literary journal that would allow students to

write creatively while into words.' That involved in the English pro- is excitement," gram, said English professor Jackson said.

Smith said he Gene Jackson, who has taught has always been at Palomar since 1965.

Jackson said he didn't amazed by the expect that Bravura would student contributors' passion last for 40 years.

To have a journal like and desire. to Bravura is essential for the nourish the spirstudents and the community it through readto share their personal expres- ing and writing.

Bravura fills a sions, Versaci said. vital need "I think our culture is in EDWARD THOMAS f TilE TmStOPE the midst of a shift where almost a spiritual The exhibit of Bravura is currently on the second floor of the library. It includes Bravura's the creative aspect of our one, Smith said.

"There is 1966 issue, shown on the very right Bravura has supported students' creativity for 40 years. personality is really becoming more valued than it has hunger for art dents reading and displayamong the students," Smith enough, he said. been," Versaci said.

However, Jackson said ing their work. The best However, Carlton Smith, said, "Bravura is the place English professor and adviser for people who care about Versaci and Smith manage submissions from three catthe budget well in this very egories, fiction, poetry and for Bravura, said many don't ideas and creativity." visual arts, will receive cash Student editor Alex difficult budget time. und~rstand the value of the prizes at the gala.

Smith said it is easy to overPalhegyi experienced his first arts because they live in a look the importance of This is the first year that time to be involved in the world that defines everything Bravura, but Palomar's sup- the department is offering journal this year. in terms of money.

"We have a responsibility porting of the journal shows cash prizes, Versaci said. The "Community college is to keep high standards the college values what is first prize is $100, the second just serving practical interprize is $50, and the third ests," Smith said, "but art because it is a respected important to the students. "'lb lose Bravura would leave prize is $25. isn't about money. It is magazine that has history," a big emptiness and would be a The students are still able Palhegyi said. about the soul." tragedy," Smith said. to turn in writing or artwork Student editor Evan Finney Jackson said art can Bravura will be published to Bravura. Submissions are inspire the viewers while said it is cool that Bravura has literature and poetry can been running for four decades. in May and to celebrate the due March 12.

Entries can be dropped off The Associate Student journal's 40th anniversary, offer insight or a new awareat the English Department, the department will hold a Government gave "Bravura" ness into one's soul.

"You read a poem and all of . a budget of $6,000 to pub- gala, "A Night of the Arts," in Room P-2. For more inforthe sudden, the light ball goes lish more than 2,000 issues May 17 at · 7 p.m. in the mation, contact Versaci at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2971 oreBrubeck Theatre. on and 'I always knew that this year.

The Gala will feature stu- mail rversaci@palomar.edu. · Smith feels it is barely but I never was able to put it

Christian rapper lacks skill to bring God's words

By Ben Greenstein

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According to his press release, the goal of rapper KJ52 is to "bring Christ's message to hip-hop communities nationwide."

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message FEB. 24, 2004 into a community where it is already prevalent.

Whatever his mission is, KJ -52 has pulled out no stops in attempting to reach a wide audience.

His sound incorporates an endless array oflooping beats, ominous samples, and record scratching which are truly on the cutting edge of the rap scene - or at least were back when the Wu-Tang Clan first

used the style E x c a 1i b u r, way back in attacking y'all 1993. with me Ignoring the taphors/so my dated produccompetitors tion is easy can now check enough, as ya exit KJ's voice is doors/choice is yours/Jesus pushed far to the front of the reigns like mix. And what when it pours/the Lord a voice it is!

KJ, who Godmosthigh, was born m COURTESY PHOTO ESSENTIAL RECORDS superior."

Tampa, Florida, Christian rapper KJ-52 re-released his 2000 debut album "7th Avenue" Whenever raps in a high with five extra tracks as well as contributions by severai'guest artists. his raps nasal New York appear to be accent, which not coincidental- and they frequently meander heading in a specific direction, ly makes him sound quite a bit from one subject to another. they suddenly jump back to like the ever-popular Eminem.

On ''Rise Up," for example, extolling the virtues of the And while some may argue he first begs us to "keep in Lord, then back to a completethat KJ's avoidance of some of mind Jesus, Lion of Zion, who ly different topic altogether Eminem's more controversial gave his life so you and I which makes things a bit hard subject matter might be a god- wouldn't be fryin'," and then to follow, to say the least.

I'll admit that it is not send, it really is a shame that later informs· us that "yo, we he couldn't back it up with hot but not tropic, in the mall exactly fair to focus so much stronger rapping skills. might catch me in a Hot 'lbpic." on the lyrical matter of an The lyrics are built around That is just one of the rap- album, but since rap music is very straightforward rhyme per's many confusing lyrics. built almost exclusively on the schemes (unlike Eminem's, On "1, 2, 3," he brags that lyric, it 1s an important microphone's like enough aspect to merit thorwhich are notably complex), "my

ough analysis.

The music itself is certainly not bad - actually, there's a really interesting groove to "Do What I Do," and the beats often do a good job of distracting the listener from KJ's ridiculous lyrics.

But the music is dated terribly - even the songs that aren't Wu-Tang ripoffs sound more akin to late 90s "smooth rap," which is not enough to cut it alongside groups like Outkast or Jurassic 5.

"7th Avenue" is not actually a new album, it is a re-release of KJ-52's debut album, released in 2000, with the addition of five bonus tracks.

These tracks include guest appearances by many other non-stars like Deuce, Bonafide, and the "posse" Phanatix of the Cross.

I have little clue as to what would merit are-release of this album a mere four years later.

This is not good enough to be interesting, yet not bad enough to be entertaining.

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"Passion~~

Besides some weeping shudders and horrified gasps, silence gripped the packed theater, as the audience was fixated on the screen.

All eyes glued to each scene that spares the audience no protection from the gruesome that are Phl•tmlf'l<•rt in the ew Testament ofthe Bible.

"The Passion of the Christ" is more than just a movie, it is an event that transcends film and offers an almost literal and visual interpretation of ·the most famous execution of all time.

It breaks the language barrier by re-creating the story through cinematography and the skill of the actors. , And the content of the film has caused controversy and wide-spread intrigue of the newly released picture from

reminds .viewers that Jesus suffered

Mel Gibson.

The type of controversy and intrigue that has people flocking to the theater, 76.2 million dollars the opening weekend, to formulate their own interpretation and create their own criticisms.

Criticisms that call the film out for anti-Semitic messages and pornographic-type violence and believe that the film should be censored as so.

These are both unwarranted.

A reasonable person will reflect that in this story set in a Jewish land, there are many characters with many motives, some good, some not, each one representing himself, none representing his religion.

The libel that the Jews ''killed Christ" involves misunderstanding of the testament and the teaching: Jesus was made man and came to Earth in order to suffer and die in reparation for our sins. No single man or

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race killed Jesus; he died by God's will to fulfill his purpose, and with our sins we all killed him.

The depiction of Jewish behavior in -the film was balanced favorably. Caiaphas the Jewish high priest and the other high priests all had earthly power and prestige to protect.

Jesus was a threat to their way of life and power structure, which immediately made him dangerous. Just as he was dangerous to Rome and Roman Governor Pontius Pilate, so he was tortured and murdered.

But, Jesus is Jewish, his apostles and followers were Jewish.

Simon of Cyrene the Jew who helped Jesus carry the cross up the Villa de la Rosa and the woman who brings Jesus the towel and offers him drink are positive portrayals of the common Jew. This movie was beyond the criticisms, and people that are getting caught up in it, are

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missing the point.

This wasn't a movie that is targeted to convert people to the love of Christianity, it's a film that breaks the boundaries of the traditional Jesus, and offers the humanity that was involved throughout his extensive beating and tortlire.

The traditional portrayal as society has come to know it contains pictures and sculptures of a bored or peaceful man on a cross.

A little blood from the hands and feet, some running down the face from the crown of thorns and the gash in his side from the spear.

We have forgotten the true abuse that Jesus was put through, instead focusing on his resurrection and Easter Sunday rather than his death and Good Friday.

This is what Gibson gives us, the unadulterated biblical version of his torments.

Jesus was a man, and he was executed, these are points that no one disputes. And this is the simple focus, and Gibson entitled it "Passion" which was quite simply the perfect name.

The power and emotion screams passion at you. And although passion is often associated with romance, its Latin origin refers to suffering and pain; later Christian theology broadened that to include Christ's love for man, .which made him willing to suffer and die for us.

Was "The Passion of the Christ" a good or a great movie?

I'm still sitting here contemplating the emotions that it stirred.

Regardless of greatness it was riveting, and left me and the whole theater speechless.

The movie ended and we all got up and quietly shufiled out, still absorbing what it was that we just saw, and trying to formulate an opinion.

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"It was very good.

Mel Gibson gave people an example of what Jesus Christ has sacrificed."

"It was the most accurate film that captured what happened to Jesus Christ."

"The movie was graphic and dark, but Mel Gibson did a great job portraying human nature."

"I don't know if there is a god but if there isn't, the movie still was a beautiful story."

"It has too much pain of Jesus. I cried but you can't help it because it is truth."

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"Well, it sounds weird but, The future of birth control if I had to, I guess would try presents new options that it out," McFarlane said. "But will allow for a man and a I am not too happy about woman to share the respon- getting a shot every four sibility of taking a birth con- months. If I had a girltrol pill. friend, I would consider the The male contraceptive is pill or the patch." available in countries like Some women at Palomar Australia, in the form of a seemed to be for the idea, pill, injection, implant and a but also questioned the patch. In the United States, integrity and level of responnone of these birth control sibility of a man using the options are available, but contraceptive. individuals have participat- .

"I think it is a good idea. ed in research at the UCLA However, I have been dating Medical Center and other my boyfriend for over a year, parts of the United States. and I still would not trust Introduced in 1960, the him enough," said student female pill is 98 percent Bianca Johnson. "Nor any effective while the male pill, man for that matter, to be still under research, is 100 responsible enough to take percent effective according the pill everyday or be routo the Australian New tine about it."

Zealand Army Corps. A conJames Henry, a human dom is 90 percent effective. sexuality professor at Palomar College students Palomar and a certified clinhave mixed feelings and ical physiologist, said that opinions about the male con- the majority of women traceptive.

When inter- would trust their spouse or viewed, many students were partner to take the male unaware of the alternatives. contraceptive and be responWhile most men snickered sible about it. an "absolutely not" approach "The male contraceptive and opted to stick with using will bring couples closer condoms instead of taking a together through sharing pill or taking a shot, student the responsibility," Henry Shane McFarlane was open said. "They can enhance

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Are you using the right stuff?

The Condom Tried and true, the condom is the most popular birth control method, but it fails as much as xo percent of the time.

The Pill It's effective about 90 percent of the time, and it doesn't stop STDS, but it puts the power in the woman's hands.

Intrauterine devices (IUD) A rod that a doctor inserts into the vagina. They used to cause infections, but new ones are safe, 98 percent effective and last a year or more.

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their relationship and build trust."

Ongoing Research Studies organized by ANZAC found that in a fiveyear testing period, 55 couples were tested during a 12month period and zero pregnancies occurred. ANZAC produced a contraceptive that suppresses sperm production based on the male hormones. Unlike a vasectomy, the male contraceptive is reversible and equally as reliable.

The World Health Organization conducted intensive research on developing a male hormonal contraceptive.

Since then organizations like The British United Provident Association have said the new birth control methods are proven to be 100 percent effective.

Henry also said that creating the male contraceptive is a much more challenging process compared to female contraceptives.

"What researchers are challenged with is the motility and quality of the sperm," Henry said. "It is harder to reverse the method for a man than it is for a woman.

Side EHects Choosing a birth control method is a very personal decision. This medical discovery does ignite questions regarding side effects and issues of trust. There are both medical and social issues to consider.

Plus, the one down side of -the male contraceptive is that side effects may cause functional difficulties for the man."

The key to developing the solution for testing is the right balance of a hormone progestin, called DMPA and the male hormone, testosterone.

"We used a hormonal implant given every four months and the progestin, DMPA, was injected every three months," said Professor David Handelsman, principal investigator for the ANZAC Research Institute. "This

formula produced no preg- in the United States.

"Policy makers and nancies for a 12-month period." providers are beginning "This shows the way for a to think about how best final product to be a single to make the male contrainjection containing testos- . ceptive available to those terone and progestin which couples who would benewill easily be given by local fit by their use," McGee doctors on a three to four said.

"As these methods are monthly basis and still maintain sex1,1al health," developed and tested, Handelsman added. educators can play an In previous testing, men important role in paving had complained of mood the way for their acceptswings, acne, lack of libido, ance by stressing the weight gain, impotence, value of shared responsiaggressiveness and long- bility in sexual relationships," McGee said. term infertility.

In San Diego, an IUD "I never had any real noticeable side effects. I did- (which is an implant for n't notice any mood women) called Mirena is changes," said Larry Setlow, provided by Planned a 29-year-old computer pro- Parenthood locations in and grammer from Seattle. "I Oceanside may have put on a little Escondido.

"Once the FDA weight."

Setlow participated . in approves the male conPlanned testing at the University of traceptive Washington. He used both Parenthood will be one of the injection and the pill the first organizations to form in three separate clini- provide and help educate the public," said Amy cal trials.

Denhart, spokeswoman Future Availability for Planned Parenthood Henry said that the rea- in San Diego. "Until son the male contraceptive then, unfortunately, we has not yet been released in do not have resources yet the states is due to the fed- to inform our patients or eral government's legislative expand on any additional information." process.

The male contraceptive "The federal government makes it difficult to pass the does not protect people catching and male contraceptive for test- from ing, which makes the FDA spreading HIV and other approval a long ways away," sexually transmitted diseases. said Henry.

ANZAC, Planned Michael McGee, vice president of education for the Parenthood, BUPA, and Planned Parenthood other institutes supportFederation of America, said ing the male contracepthat it would be another five tive continue to empha·to 10 years before the male size the importance of contraceptive is introduced using condoms.

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Job opportunities abound at free career day March I0 The Graphic Communications Department at Palomar will hold its seventh annual career day March 10.

Career day, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is a free event open to the public. Professionals in the fields of print media, Internet, and multimedia ~ give ho~ly presentations, said Lillian Payne, a graphic commUillcations professor at Palomar. ''This is a wonderful opportunity for students and the general public to actually hear and learn about professional development and preparation in the career of graphic communications," Payne said. . · .

VIsitors will also be able to network With local businesses for job opportunities. .

Payne said she encourages students and commUillty members to take advantage of this event.

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"Because we are an expanding industry, some aren't aware of the growing opportunity in the field of graphic communication" Payne said.

Presenters from leading San Diego area companies will be available for questions after their presentations.

Presentations will begin every hour on the hour.

The graphic communications career day will be ill the GJ Building on the San Marcos campus.

- Mary Ann Keeler

Students can enjoy two days of activities at Palomar Springfest Live music, food and games will take over the student center on the San Marcos campus during Springfest March 24 and 25.

The Associated Student Government hosts the annu-

al event, which includes participation by campus clubs and vendors with goods for sale.

March 24 will be a day for clubs to sell food and offer a range of other attractions, including the Dance Dance Revolution video game from the Anime Club.

A local DJ will also provide entertainment outside the student center March 24.

The ASG plans to put a karaoke machine in the student center, offering prizes like gift certificates to contest winners.

Maria Ramirez, a Chilean vocalist, will sing the latest pieces from popular Latin American singers, said Nicole Coffman, ASG vice president of social events.

Cassie Marie, a former Palomar student, will lead the San Francisco-based band Parting Glance.

The ASG will also give away free ice cream.

For more information, call the ASG (760) 744-1150, ext. 2605.

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Palomar student athlete Kenoli Fonseca shows off his ninja stars and baseball gear. The multi-sport star studies different martial arts, and carries a 49-0 record in competitive kickboxing.

Hawaiian, has learned many things from growing up in a home rich with Hawaiian tradition.

He has two brothers, Kamuna and Kalani, and two sisters, Leilahi and McKena.

"My family has helped me out a lot," Fonseca said. "They have stuck by me and kept me positive."

Bv Matt Null Recently his father, who is color blind like Till TELESCOPE Kenoli and his grandfather, received the news that he has gist cancer in his stomach. Now feelJust because Kenoli Fonseca is 5'9" and 175 ing better after surgery, Daniel, who Kenoli calls pounds doesn't mean he doesn't pack a punch. his role model, recently returned to work and is Or a kick for that matter. on his way to a full recovery.

What many don't know about this freshman His mother also has cancer and has been sick baseball player is that he is an accomplished for many years. Brenda, who is wheelchair competitive kickboxer, and an expert in karate. bound, still finds the energy to watch all of He began competing at the age of nine and has Kenoli's games at Palomar College. A former since racked up ·an amazing record of 49-0 in his nurse at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, Brenda kickboxing career. He started learning the sport has had numerous tumors removed from her when he was five-years old. body along with a plate in her knee and pins in Fonseca, 19, also possesses three black belts her ankles. in Kung Fu, Shotokan and Jujitsu, respectively.

"Ever since my mom got cancer I don't take life Currently he is working on his fourth black belt for granted," Fonseca said. "I just live everyday in Taekwondo, in which he holds a like its my last, and like their last blue belt. He expects to earn his as well." black in four months.

"You can't really change what For this self-proclaimed shy and happens, everything happens for a reason." quiet student, he said one reason he enjoys the sport is that it helps him Recruited to play football, basketrelease any anger or negative feelball and baseball at Palomar, ings he may have and dispose of Fonseca chose to focus on baseball them in a positive manner. for the 2004 season after taking last "It's like a totally different world season off to gain some weight and for me," Fonseca said. "I can do anyskill for the upcoming season. thing and just let it out."

Seeing time in the starting lineup Fonseca spends 10 hours a week for the Comets, Fonseca is currently practicing his martial arts while batting near .500 and leads the training for his fourth black belt. team in hit-by-pitches and stolen Kickboxing and baseball are not bases. the only sports he excels in.

"He has great work ethic as far as Fonseca, a graduate of Escondido trying to improve his baseball, he High School in 2002 also played varwants to spend the time and get betsity football for two years along with ter and better at it," said Bob Vetter, varsity basketball his final two Head Baseball Coach at Palomar. years.

"He is a very strong athlete, he During his senior year, he was might be one of our stronger players on the club pound-for-pound." voted first team All Valley League Vetter believes that Fonseca's for defense where he played strong training in Karate has helped him safety and second team AlL Nor~h County for offense, where he played on the baseball field as well.

PHOTOS BY AIDREW PHELPS I THE TELESCOPE "Baseball requires you to be explowide receiver.

"Kenoli has a great personality Top: Kenoli Fonseca laces a single Feb. 20 against Ml San Antonio College. The Comets went sive and that's what he gets in marand incredible athletically," said on to win 19-2. Below: Fonesca watches on as the Palomar Comets notch another victory vertial arts," Vetter said. "It has helped Paul Baldwin, Varsity Basketball sus Mount San Antonio College Feb. 21. Fonseca has three black belts in _Kung Fu, Shotokan and Jujitsu. him in baseball, to get the jump on Coach at Escondido High School. the ball in the outfield or to turn on "He made our team better everyday a pitch."

Baldwin said Nelson and Fonseca were two of because he worked hard."

A sports medicine major, Fonseca said he Former teammate Chris Nelson agrees. the best athletes he has coached in his 10-year choose Palomar because of the sporting program Nelson, a teammate on the basketball and foot- coaching career. and the opportunity that Palomar gives its playball team, said that Fonseca was a huge spark ers to play professional baseball.

"Both are going to be successful in what they "In five years I would love to be in Single-A or do," Baldwin said. "They work hard and they for the team.

Double-A playing baseball for a living," Fonseca "He did a lot of things for us," Nelson said. "He want to improve to get better."

Kenoli, which means rich and wealthy in was a stud at sports." said."

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Cheerleaders crowned national cha111ps

By Chris Batiz

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CHRIS BATIZ I THE TEUSCOP£

Amy Dickey C0111Jetes iJ the partner competition it Las Vegas Feb. 28 through March L

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The Palomar College cheerleaders came . home with the gold March 1. They took 1st place in the co-ed cheer show competition, defeating rival Orange Coast College, which came in second.

Moe Cheerleaders Rodriquez and Jess Zuckerman took 1st place, Mike Lim and Sheena Guide placed 5th and J en Vila boy and Joe Arkansas placed 7th in the college partner stunt.

USA Collegiate The Nationals were held Feb. 29 and March 1 at Cashman Center in Las Vegas. Palomar took its entire squad of 12 women and 14 men.

"That shouldn't be a problem qualifying for Monday (March 1)." Coach Tim Passalacqa said.

"We will have four partner stunts and one co-ed cheer show at nationals," said Coach Paul Groom.

They competed against ten squads in their division from California, Utah, Arizona and Wyoming.

"Bring it on," said cheerleader Chris Schultz to OCC, their rivals and biggest com- ·

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NAME: Kelly Raphael YUR: Sophomore HIGH SCHOOL: La Costa Canyon Higb School SPORT/ POSITION: Swimming/Individual and relays

_MAJOR: Marketing and Advertisement FAVORITE BANDS: Yellow Card, Evanescence and Dave Matthews Band.

FAVORITE MUL: Pepperoni calzone, Caesar salad and aShir1ey Temple.

FUTURE GOALS: To transfer to San Francisco State University and earn her bachelor's degree. From there she would like to work for afashion magazine doing photo layouts and consultation.

HOBBIES: Riding horses, shopping, watching movies, going to the beach and hanging out with friends.

FAVORITE IN-POOL MOMENT: Last season in the state finals at Diablo Valley College, Kelly swam in the 800-meter freestyle relays and broke the college record. The relay team members were named all-americans for their performance.

MOST INFLUENTIAL ROLE MODEL: NCA club team coach Steve Crocker - He made swimming fun for Kelly at ayoung age. He was acoach that wasn't hesitant to jump in the pool and show her what to do. He was also driven, and he helped the swimmers get better with technology like underwater cameras that enabled the swimmers to see their stroke from the bottom side.

"Set your own limitations. No one can tell you how good you can be - it's your own decision," Kelly said of her former coach's message to her.

petition at this year's event.

"This team has worked so hard since November for this."

Passalacqa said.

"Winning is up to them.

They are tired and mentally beaten up. If they pull it together as a team they should win," Groom said.

"They have to have good crowd appeal and hit their stunts. They should be fine," Passalacqa said.

The squad was very happy with the progress of their practices leading up to nationals.

"We have to pull it together as a team and make the best quality stunts," said cheerleader Amy Dickey.

On Sunday, nerves were running wild as the nationals competiton began.

"I'm nervous - I just want to get it over with," Zuckerman said.

Vilaboy and Arkansas performed the first parner stunt.

They had two drops in their performance, but it was good enough to qualify for the next level.

Lim and Guide performed the third partner stunt.

They had one drop, but it was good enough to qualify combined with the final part-

ner stunt from Rodriguez and Zuckerman, who nailed their performance "I felt we hit it and the performance was solid," Rodriquez said.

"It's hard to stick the entire performance, and we did," Zuckerman said.

Last for the squad was the co-ed college cheer show.

They landed all their basket tosses and stuck on each move.

They qualified for Monday with the second highest score, while OCC scrapped by getting the fifth and final spot.

Overall Palomar had three partner stunts qualify, which no other school did and its coed cheer show qualified.

The March 1 competition began with the cheerleaders being rushed.

The Palomar cheerleaders had to perform all of its stunts within 17 minutes of one other, and their co-ed cheer show was 18 minutes after that.

"I think we have the better team. We will be rushed, but that is when experience takes over," Passalacqa said.

The team raised more than $30,000 by competing in an event called J amz that helps squads raise money for nationals.

SPORTS SCHEDULES March 8- Z9

Baseball

Men's Tennis

March. 9 vs. San Diego Mesa 2p.m.

March. 11 @ San Diego City 2p.m.

March. 13 vs. San Diego City 12 p.m.

March.16 @ Imperial Valley 2p.m.

March. 18 vs. Imperial Valley 2p.m.

March. 23 @ Southwestern 2p.m.

March. 25 vs. Southwestern 2p.m.

March. l1 vs. Grossmont 12 p.m.

March. 9 vs. Grossmont 2p.m.

March. 16 vs. Imperial Valley 2p.m.

March.18 @ San Diego Mesa 2p.m.

March. 23 vs. San Diego City 2p.m.

Softball March. 9 vs. San Diego Mesa 3p.m.

March.10 @ Southwestern 3p.m.

March.12-14 @ Golden West Tournament TBA March. 17 @ Imperial Valley 1 p.m.

March. 19 vs. San Diego City 3p.m.

March. 20 @ Long Beach City 12/2 p.m.

March. 24 @ Grossmont 3p.m.

March. 25 vs. Southwestern 3p.m.

March. l1 @ Las Vegas

TBA

Women's Tennis March. 9 @ San Diego City 2p.m.

March.ll @ Grossmont 2p.m.

March. 18 vs. Imperial Valley 2p.m.

March. 23 @ Cuyamaca 2p.m. .

March. 25 @ San Diego Mesa 2p.m.

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March. 10 @ Irvine Valley 12 p.m.

March.17 @ Ml San Jacinto

TBA

March. 29 @ Golden West

TBA

Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving March. 12 vs. Riverside 2p.m.

March. 17 vs. Grossmont 2p.m.

March. 26 @ Saddleback 2p.m.

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Access denied: Women miss playoHs old bylaws. The new bylaws do not guarantee the conference champion an automatic berth, which has never been an issue for The women's basketball team was any team until this year.

The pool of playoff teams dropped from snubbed from the playoffs this season.

Despite being Pacific Coast Conference 24 to 16 due to the recent budget cuts. This co-champions while accumulating a 15-10 created the scenario that had Palomar lookoverall and 9-1 conference record they were ing from the outside in.

"The budget cuts had an effect in terms of denied a playoff spot.

"It's disappointing. I thought we earned the teams allowed to compete," Titus said. . the chance to go," said head coach Sherry "But I don't think that should have affected Titus, who was subsequently named PCC us."

The depleted playoff pool didn't seem to coach of the year. affect the OEC, and that is a problem that ~mperiaLValley College, PCC co-champs, were the only team representing the seven- Woods says has crossed over into other sports and has been an issue in the past. team conference.

"I remember a few years back, they sent In contrast, the Orange Empire Conference sent six out of its eight teams to five or six (women's) volleyball teams to the the playoffs. One college, Orange Coast playoffs," Woods said. "And we (PCC) were unfairly represented then, too."

College, had a losing record, 14-15.

The OEC and the Los Angeles area teams ''We have a bad history with the Orange conference," said John Woods, Palomar control the largest portion of votes when it athletic director. "They control a lot of comes to the selection and rules committhings in terms of power, and they have tees.

"They believe that their own teams and skewed the power rankings to favor them conferences are stronger than what we and their schools."

The Community College League of have down here," Woods said. "It is always California's Commission on Athletics is the reflected in the polls, and look at what hapgoverning body of community college ath- pened here."

The coaches and administrators were letics. In their bylaws the playoffs for women's basketball are seeded based on upset and perplexed by the . outcome, but five criteria: overall record, conference the true victims are the women on the team record, strength of schedule, overall power according to Woods.

"I really feel for the ladies," Woods said. ranking and conference power rankings.

The OEC was judged as the toughest "As the year progressed I told Sherry conference and received a big boost in con- (Titus) and Roger (Moses, assistant coach) that this might be the best team we've had ference power ranking points. ''We can't control what conference we're . here."

"The toughest part was talking to the in, and the way that things are now diminishes the concept of conference play," Titus ¡ team and to their parents and trying to make sense out of the whole situation," said.

"The fact that a team that finished sixth in Titus said.

"The invitations are based on the criteria its conference received a berth over us is ridiculous," Woods said. "We are champions." in the bylaws," said David Eadie, sports Woods wasn't sure, but he believed the information director for the COA. "It's conference champions used to receive an unfortunate for Palomar and the Pacific automatic bid into the playoffs under the Coast Conference, but it's the rules."

By Erik Goodson

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ANDREW PHELPS I THE TELESCOPE

Tuan Nguyen slices a forehand for the men's tennis team as it pushed its record on the season to 7-1 by dispatching visiting Mesa College Feb. 24. The Comets swept the Olymp!ans 9-0, winning all matches in singles and doubles competition.

College coaches come under fire; Craft most recent During the past 18 months, seven NCAA coaches have been investigated for improper actions relating to their

job.

The latest to come under the microscope is former Palomar head football coach Tom Craft. Current allegations against Craft, who is now San Diego State's head football coach, have come from a current player, five former players and two other men who claim that Craft was drunk before three away games in 2002.

Others allege Craft allowed players to drink regularly before practice, sneak alcohol aboard plan trips and drink on the way back from road trips.

All a part of major college sports, you say? It's not - and it should never be TELESCOPE FILE PHOTO allowed. These athletes and players are held to a higher standard because they Tom Craft, a former Palomar football coach, is being investigated by San Diego State for striking a player. choose to play a nationally televised sport that millions and millions of fans Kracalik struck him back? If reported, perceived as liars. follow. to the school, Kracalik would have been Craft joins a long list of college coachCraft, hired away from Palomar in suspended from the football team, or, es who have recently been reprimanded December 2001, is also accused of strik- even worse, expelled from SDSU. The for ethical misconduct. Rick Neuheisel of ing Mike Kracalik last season in a team possibilities are endless.

Washington, Mike Price of Alabama, meeting. Fellow players confirmed the Well, he finally decided to fight back. Larry Eustachy of Iowa State, Dave altercation, and said Kracalik might be Kracalik recently signed an affidavit to Bliss of Baylor, Jim Harrick of Georgia trying to turn this into something more go along with a lawsuit filed by and Gary Barnett of Colorado have all serious then it really was. strength and conditioning coach David quit or been fired because of different It is serious. You cannot strike some- Ohton, and it just might cost Craft his allegations. one to try to prove a point, which is job.

Some of these allegations are more what Craft was doing. The players say Kracalik said the reason he did not serious than others, but when you boil it that Craft struck him to prove that it is mention it before was that he was down, these coaches are thought of in not okay to fight back, even though you embarrassed, and the reason he finally the highest regard by the players and may be provoked. came forward was so that other players the alumni. They are thought of as What would have happened if who were coming forward would not father figures to most players on the

field, and must be held to those high standards or they will lose all credibility.

Don't these coaches have some sort of code of conduct they must follow? If they do not, now would be a good time for the NCAA to write one up. Code of ethics or not, coaches must realize they are more than just a mentor on the field. Coaches are father figures and they play an integral role in the lives of these players.

When parents send their children away to attend college, they already worry about whether their children will have enough money to pay for food or wash their clothes. The last thing on their minds is whether their child will investigated by the NCAA due to a coach's mistake.

What are these coaches thinking when they are committing these lapses in judgment? You can't just lie to your players, go gambling on the school's dime, drink belligerently before and after games, or bring strippers back to your hotel room - you are not like the rest of us. As much as you may want to be, you are put in the spotlight because you hold an esteemed job. Or at least what once was an esteemed job.

If these allegations against Craft are true, SDSU and the NCAA should throw the book at him. Character is an important aspect of coaching athletic teams coaches should not be able to pass their immoral failings onto future generations.

Whether they like it or not, coaches are mentors to young men and women.

They were hired to coach these athletes on the proper technique of the sport, and in life.