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£v Daily Collegian "Weather Mostly Sunny high 80/low 50 California State University. Monreal vows to release cellular phone records By Derek Walter The Daily Collegian Questions surrounding Associ¬ ated Students, Inc. President Tommy Monreal's $198.78 in cel¬ lular phone bills submitted and paid for by ASI funds, will have to wait .until later in the week for an answer. Monreal said he has requested copies of the bills from AT&T be¬ cause he did nol have them. Monreal said an AT&T official told him the records should arrive in the mail by Wednesday. During last week's ASI Senate meeting. Administrative Vice Presi¬ dent Brady Daniel accused Monreal of "living a lavish lifestyle" by im¬ properly billing ASI for his personal cellular phone bills. Monreal denied the allegations, saying he used the phone to make himself more accessible to students. Daniel said Monreal asked him to sign the reimbursement forms, which require the signatures of two ASI executives. Daniel said he began to question the legitimacy of the matter only after Monreal's alleged suggestion to keep the matter secret, accord¬ ing to his^written statement. Daniel alleges Monreal asked him not to tell the senate and sug¬ gested Daniel use his phone in the same manner. Monreal denied any such con¬ versation and questioned Daniel's motives. "It's all political." Monreal said. "If he had any questions, he should have come up to me and we could have talked about it." Daniel came forward with the questions about the phone bills af¬ ter agreeing to run for a ASI senate seat on the Reality ticket. The fiscally conservative Real¬ ity party has been at odds with Monrea(since the beginning of his term. Monreal was elected as an inde¬ pendent in last year's ASI elections. Sheri Williams, ASI accountant, said Monreal's reimbursement was never an issue. She said she approves reim¬ bursements if signatures of two ex¬ ecutives appear and if the amount in question falls within budget. She said the legitimacy of the re¬ imbursements is a matter which must be handled by the students. Williams said Monreal's cellu¬ lar phone made him easier to get in contact with. "I was real happy, it made him more accessible," she said. Williams said she did not ques- . tion the documents because they listed Monreal's expense as an "of¬ fice phone." Please see RECORDS page 4. 1 W^hm^EM \ 9 1 :**jtf iilMfr- I 1 1 |K ■*2 % • I 1 _J5 Ryan Weber — The Daily Collegian Members of the Eagle Bear Drum Circle provide a beat for dancers at Saturday's Tewaquachi Powwow. Along with drum groups and dancers, the event also featured booths with authentic Native American foods and handmade jewelry. Powwow overcomes funding problems By Jennifer Hall-Witham The Daily Collegian Despite budget concerns, the 15th an¬ nual Tewaquachi Powwow took place this weekend at Fresno State with participants from all over the United States. The Fresno State Tewaquachi Indian Club sponsors the event, but this year they were denied funding by the Associated Students, Inc. when ASI deemed cultural clubs to be social events and without aca¬ demic value. The club also faced the loss of some of ihett sponsors in the Indian community. Some Indian organizations that have tra¬ ditionally donated funds to the event had to place their donations on hold while the effects of the National Indian Gaming Regulatory Act were evaluated. The powwow was saved by Provost Alexander Gonzalez, whose office pro¬ vided funding for the powwow. "The Associated Student senate may not know the value of this event to the university and the community. But the uni¬ versity administration arc well aware of the public relations value to our campus" said Dolores Huff, professor of American Indian studies Huff's views were supported by the Fresno City Council who declared Tuesday. April 15 Tewaquachi Indian Club Day in rec¬ ognition of the 15 years of service of the club. Huff said that the expenses of the pow¬ wow have gone up, but they still hope to oh-, tain full funding from ASI next year. "A lot of work goes into publicizing the event. People in California and in other states are well aware of the this powwow," Huff said. "The powwow is a coming together of different Indian tribes as well as non-Indian community members. It is a tradition that originated centuries ago." The powwow was a two'day event that included traditional music and dancing. In¬ dian arts and crafts, food, and the honoring of community members. Participants came from all over California and other states. Many people were adorned in full dance regalia. The event also included a preview appear¬ ance by Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman. a well-known Native American television and movie actor who will be appearing Mon¬ day evening at a benefit sponsored by the Tewaquachi Indian club. "The club is an organization where Indians can meet other Indians on cam¬ pus for friendship and support." Cnstina Gonzales, club president, said. "There are not a lot of Native Americans on college campuses*, and events like the powwow are a chance for all Indian people to come together." Eva Mcndoza, an elder to the club, helps students to research and create their tribal regalia. Mcndoza has three children who graduated from Fresno State and has par¬ ticipated in the club almost since its cre¬ ation. "The club leaches students about the culture, songs, dances, etiquette.*" Mcndoza said. "Every generation has to be (aught. God gave me this gift and this love lor helping students. It is more than an honor for me to help these students out." Hispanic student association holds banquet By Greg Bradford The Daily Collegian The nineteenth annual scholarship and awards banquet of the HBSA was held last Friday at the Fresno Holiday Inn. Several dignitaries from-Fresno Slate and the Hispanic business community were on hand to celebrate the work of the students who make up the organization and to honor scholarship recipients. Alicia Acuna, anchor and reporter at KSEE 24, was Mistress of Ceremonies for an evening of guest speakers which included Fred J. Evans. Dean of Sid Craig School of Business; Mayor Jim Patterson; and Jane Cardoza, Fresno County Judge. The keynote speaker was Henry Cisneros. former Clinton Administration HUD Secre¬ tary, who currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Univision Com¬ munications. Cisneros spoke of the critical dynamics the Hispanic community brings to the ongo¬ ing defining of America and the world of business, and noted that this is a transitional time for Latinos in this country. "The most important commitment wc can make is to the development of people., .there is nothing like the human spirit We celebrate • tonight a faith in the future where the chil¬ dren of farm-workers become a power in business. The road ahead is a tough one. but we must continue pushing forward. ..these young people have what it takes.** Cisneros said The evening acknowledged the efforts of the students in HBSA. as they are not only leaders in the Hispanic community, but fu¬ ture leaders in the world ol business as well "Once I became involved, I recognized the imporianccof s4ppomng the members of the Hispanic community, and the value of acting as role model lor the youth of that commu¬ nity," Acuna said. "Not only are they leaders today, but the) are the leaders of tomorrow.'" Evans said Justice Cardoza spoke of overcoming bar¬ riers, the value ot teamwor"k*-and the power Please see BANQUET pagt- 4
Object Description
Title | 1997_04 The Daily Collegian April 1997 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1997 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
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Title | April 14, 1997, Page 1 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1997 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | £v Daily Collegian "Weather Mostly Sunny high 80/low 50 California State University. Monreal vows to release cellular phone records By Derek Walter The Daily Collegian Questions surrounding Associ¬ ated Students, Inc. President Tommy Monreal's $198.78 in cel¬ lular phone bills submitted and paid for by ASI funds, will have to wait .until later in the week for an answer. Monreal said he has requested copies of the bills from AT&T be¬ cause he did nol have them. Monreal said an AT&T official told him the records should arrive in the mail by Wednesday. During last week's ASI Senate meeting. Administrative Vice Presi¬ dent Brady Daniel accused Monreal of "living a lavish lifestyle" by im¬ properly billing ASI for his personal cellular phone bills. Monreal denied the allegations, saying he used the phone to make himself more accessible to students. Daniel said Monreal asked him to sign the reimbursement forms, which require the signatures of two ASI executives. Daniel said he began to question the legitimacy of the matter only after Monreal's alleged suggestion to keep the matter secret, accord¬ ing to his^written statement. Daniel alleges Monreal asked him not to tell the senate and sug¬ gested Daniel use his phone in the same manner. Monreal denied any such con¬ versation and questioned Daniel's motives. "It's all political." Monreal said. "If he had any questions, he should have come up to me and we could have talked about it." Daniel came forward with the questions about the phone bills af¬ ter agreeing to run for a ASI senate seat on the Reality ticket. The fiscally conservative Real¬ ity party has been at odds with Monrea(since the beginning of his term. Monreal was elected as an inde¬ pendent in last year's ASI elections. Sheri Williams, ASI accountant, said Monreal's reimbursement was never an issue. She said she approves reim¬ bursements if signatures of two ex¬ ecutives appear and if the amount in question falls within budget. She said the legitimacy of the re¬ imbursements is a matter which must be handled by the students. Williams said Monreal's cellu¬ lar phone made him easier to get in contact with. "I was real happy, it made him more accessible," she said. Williams said she did not ques- . tion the documents because they listed Monreal's expense as an "of¬ fice phone." Please see RECORDS page 4. 1 W^hm^EM \ 9 1 :**jtf iilMfr- I 1 1 |K ■*2 % • I 1 _J5 Ryan Weber — The Daily Collegian Members of the Eagle Bear Drum Circle provide a beat for dancers at Saturday's Tewaquachi Powwow. Along with drum groups and dancers, the event also featured booths with authentic Native American foods and handmade jewelry. Powwow overcomes funding problems By Jennifer Hall-Witham The Daily Collegian Despite budget concerns, the 15th an¬ nual Tewaquachi Powwow took place this weekend at Fresno State with participants from all over the United States. The Fresno State Tewaquachi Indian Club sponsors the event, but this year they were denied funding by the Associated Students, Inc. when ASI deemed cultural clubs to be social events and without aca¬ demic value. The club also faced the loss of some of ihett sponsors in the Indian community. Some Indian organizations that have tra¬ ditionally donated funds to the event had to place their donations on hold while the effects of the National Indian Gaming Regulatory Act were evaluated. The powwow was saved by Provost Alexander Gonzalez, whose office pro¬ vided funding for the powwow. "The Associated Student senate may not know the value of this event to the university and the community. But the uni¬ versity administration arc well aware of the public relations value to our campus" said Dolores Huff, professor of American Indian studies Huff's views were supported by the Fresno City Council who declared Tuesday. April 15 Tewaquachi Indian Club Day in rec¬ ognition of the 15 years of service of the club. Huff said that the expenses of the pow¬ wow have gone up, but they still hope to oh-, tain full funding from ASI next year. "A lot of work goes into publicizing the event. People in California and in other states are well aware of the this powwow," Huff said. "The powwow is a coming together of different Indian tribes as well as non-Indian community members. It is a tradition that originated centuries ago." The powwow was a two'day event that included traditional music and dancing. In¬ dian arts and crafts, food, and the honoring of community members. Participants came from all over California and other states. Many people were adorned in full dance regalia. The event also included a preview appear¬ ance by Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman. a well-known Native American television and movie actor who will be appearing Mon¬ day evening at a benefit sponsored by the Tewaquachi Indian club. "The club is an organization where Indians can meet other Indians on cam¬ pus for friendship and support." Cnstina Gonzales, club president, said. "There are not a lot of Native Americans on college campuses*, and events like the powwow are a chance for all Indian people to come together." Eva Mcndoza, an elder to the club, helps students to research and create their tribal regalia. Mcndoza has three children who graduated from Fresno State and has par¬ ticipated in the club almost since its cre¬ ation. "The club leaches students about the culture, songs, dances, etiquette.*" Mcndoza said. "Every generation has to be (aught. God gave me this gift and this love lor helping students. It is more than an honor for me to help these students out." Hispanic student association holds banquet By Greg Bradford The Daily Collegian The nineteenth annual scholarship and awards banquet of the HBSA was held last Friday at the Fresno Holiday Inn. Several dignitaries from-Fresno Slate and the Hispanic business community were on hand to celebrate the work of the students who make up the organization and to honor scholarship recipients. Alicia Acuna, anchor and reporter at KSEE 24, was Mistress of Ceremonies for an evening of guest speakers which included Fred J. Evans. Dean of Sid Craig School of Business; Mayor Jim Patterson; and Jane Cardoza, Fresno County Judge. The keynote speaker was Henry Cisneros. former Clinton Administration HUD Secre¬ tary, who currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Univision Com¬ munications. Cisneros spoke of the critical dynamics the Hispanic community brings to the ongo¬ ing defining of America and the world of business, and noted that this is a transitional time for Latinos in this country. "The most important commitment wc can make is to the development of people., .there is nothing like the human spirit We celebrate • tonight a faith in the future where the chil¬ dren of farm-workers become a power in business. The road ahead is a tough one. but we must continue pushing forward. ..these young people have what it takes.** Cisneros said The evening acknowledged the efforts of the students in HBSA. as they are not only leaders in the Hispanic community, but fu¬ ture leaders in the world ol business as well "Once I became involved, I recognized the imporianccof s4ppomng the members of the Hispanic community, and the value of acting as role model lor the youth of that commu¬ nity," Acuna said. "Not only are they leaders today, but the) are the leaders of tomorrow.'" Evans said Justice Cardoza spoke of overcoming bar¬ riers, the value ot teamwor"k*-and the power Please see BANQUET pagt- 4 |