1994_09 The Daily Collegian September 1994

              Thursday, September 15,1994
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Credit invades
CSIJ, Fresno
By David Mlrhadi
Credit card vendors have once
again converged on CSU, Fresno,
inviting students to establish
credit And though vendors ap¬
pear optimistic about student
willingness to establish credit
several students said they were
fearful of the many temptations
that accompany credit cards.
Josh Hawley, a junior history
major, said students should learn
from people who get into debt by
abusing credit card privileges.
"I've seen too many people
lose money," Hawley said. "You
should always put a limit on
yourself." He cautioned students.
to have control over their fi¬
nances.,
Credit cards are risky, espe¬
cially tor the unsuspecting col¬
lege student, according to busi¬
ness major Paul Nerland.
"They want our money,"
Nerland said about the credit card
companies. "I don't want to be in
chronic debt My aunt and uncle
went bankrupt because of their
bad credit"
Nerland wasn't the only stu¬
dent with a horror story about
overindulgence and the abuse of
credit cards.
Robert Williamson, a senior
masscommunirucation/joumal-
ism major, had an experience
with credit cards a few years ago
that he won't soon forget
"I gave them all up after my
first marriage because they got
me in^oo much trouble,"
Williamson said. He said he had
problems when he divorced his
first wife, who seized his Visa
and MasterCard accounts. She
then incurred debts that he didn't
find out about until much later.
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The CSUF Dance Guard practice their streamer routine, "La Fiesta" near
the Speech Arts Building Wednesday. The 24-member squad was
working through one of three numbers that will be performed during the
FSU vs. Oregon State football game Saturday at Bulldog Stadium.
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Roads to Education organized by the CCAN
By Chui Ming Ang
If you wondered what the sea of flags on the grassy
area in front of the Speech Arts building during Welcome
Week were all about, they were apart of a program called
Roads to Education organized by the Cross Cultural
Awareness Network (CCAN).
The red, blue and white flags marked separate 'roads'
representing different student groups and ethnicity's on
campus. Boards staked along each road contained some
information the various groups.
"We want to help create an understanding of our
richness in diversity as a positive resource rather than a
threat, and to make that work for the common good," said
Rev. Thomas A. Nadelin, director of the University Reli¬
gious Center of Fresno and CCAN's advisor. >
Nadelin said each semester CCAN plans various ac¬
tivities aimed at "sensitizing people to the multiplicity of
values" in a culturally, diverse environment.
These activities are usually held along with free barbe¬
cues which help attract the curious and the hungry.
Philosophy professor Terry Winant, who brought her
Philosophy 25 class for a walk on the 'roads' last week,
said the event was interesting and well-planned. Winant
said the visit was part of a class discussion on what
college education means to different people.       ,
Roy Kikunaga, a senior business major and member of
the CCAN, said, "The CCAN is a good way to meet
people from different ethnic backgrounds."
Kikunaga attended a three-day retreat organized by
the CCAN in January and has been a membej ever since.
"The retreat was a learning experience and I think it
helped cleared a lot of our misconceptions about each
other's ethnicity's," said Kikunaga.
"A lot of people tend to think that multiculturalism is
a fad, but I don't think that's true." said Nadelin "I think
that learning skills of communicating who you are and to
appreciate who other people are and to strive for a
common good is what we need.*
Lunch lecture series slated
to begin later this month
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By Ana Rocha
Robert
Zia Nizami — THE COLLEGIAN
Lewis applies for a Discover credit card.  .
Leam-At-Lunch, a faculty-oriented lecture
series, has started its 10th year of assistance to
California State University Fresno's faculty and
staff members.
During the 1994 fall semester, there will be a
variety of topics discussed ranging from eating
healthier to advice on how to better relate to
students.
Mary K. Chaisson is expected to discuss is¬
sues concerning adult children of alcoholics on
Sept 21. There will also be a presentation on
ways to construct healthier eating habits by
Cynthia Osborne, R.D., who is also on staff at the
Health and Counseling Center on campus.
Alex Gonzalez, Ph.D, Provost and Vice Presi¬
dent lot Academic Affairs, will offer advice on
how faculty and staff members can work to¬
gether efficiently with the administration.
"So far past turnouts ha vie been great, averag¬
ing 25-40 people per session," said Dr. John B.
Franz, director of the Leam- A t-Li inch series. Dr.
Franz also explained the program's objective,'The
sessions are geared towaidshelping faculty mem¬
bers by giving them problem prevention tips.",    s~
In the past, the program has targeted staff and
faculty. According to Dr. Franz, students are wel-ss^^
corned on a space-available basis. All sessions are
on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m in the
Main Cafeteria, Room 202.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, though
not required. For more information contact the
Human Resources office at (209) 278-4357.
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