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T«ead«y, Oct. 7, 1986
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Kurt Wtpt) The Daily Colletian
The 4,500-acre San Joaquin Experimental Range serves as a classroom for agriculture students like Bill Frost, who is doing post-doctoral research. •
Test range helps research
By Michael T. Jarvis
Staff Writer
CSUF's largest classroom has rattle¬
snakes, cattle and is surrounded by SO
miles of fence.
The classroom is the San Joaquin
Experimental Range, a 4.500 acre research
area located 30 miles north of Kresno near
the community of O'Neals.
Purchased by the U.S. Forest Service in
1934, the range has been an ecological
research center for students and scientists
for over 50 years. In 1984, CSUF ana*
forest service officials agreed to a plan
that gives CSUF a long-term administra¬
tive role at the range.
"We're working with Mother Nature."
said Dr. *Don Duncan, director of the
range and a CSUF instructor. "You can't
put a dollar figure on seeing the quail up
here." Duncan said. "We've got city people
who can't stand it up here 'cause there
ain't enough nbise," he said.
A large bank of information has been
compiled from the many years of research
at the range, Duncan said. Studies in the
past have varied from wDitda ■» Bullfrog
Food" to the '"Relationship Between
Snakes and Squirrels."
One study surveyed 300 pasture plots to
chart vegetation'growth. The majority of
research at the range has concentrated on
increased beef production through fertili¬
zation, brush control and livestock ma-
nage'rhenL ^ ,
One current test is trying to find the
, most productive strain of Bermuda grass.
'"We're trying to find a cheap way to
increase forage production," said Bill
Frost, a post-doctoral research fellow.
Frost said an 80-acrc patch of land was
designated as a natural research area in
1934 and-has not been sprayed, grazed or
burned since. "It's really a mess," Frost
said of the bushy area. "The forest service
study showed fewer birds were in the 80
acres than in the grazing areas. There were
some rattlesnakes, but that was about it,"
he said.
Duncan disagrees with environmental¬
ists who think cattle are bad for wildlife.
"Cattle and wildlife are compatible," he
said. "Foresters are blaming cattle for lack
of growth mnd that V fast-not true. The
environmentalists don't realize that by
supplying cattle with water sources, you're
helping wildlife."
Duncan said several screens have been
placed over water troughs to allow wildlife
to drink without drowning.
There are no permanent streams flow ing
through the experimental range, but
springs are numerous. •
The range's elevation varies from 700 to
1700 feet. It averages roughly 18 inches of
rain a.year, while snow is rare. Some
granitic areas on the range are inaccessible.
From the southern tip of the area, one can
see the large plateau* of Little Table
Mountain.
Frost said on^a clear day you can see the
buildings in Fresno. A few years ago.
some golden eagles passed through the
range. Red-tailed hawks are permanent
residents of the range. Frost said the
buzzards are "getting ready to go south
Frats say dry rush controls quality
By Tamara Toller
Staff Writer
To some, the words "college fraternity"
are synonymous with the word "party."
but that comparison is on its way out the
door.
Across the co'untry. college fraternities
are opting for "dry rush." meaning .no
alcohol can be served during the period of
open parties designed to, attract new
members.
During the.past three years CSUF has
been experimenting with the concept of
dry rush, according to Bob Lundal,
Interfraternity Council Adviser.
"Thc philosophy here was to experiment
with a partial dry rush prior to going to a
complete dry rush," he said.
Lundal said CSUF has done a much
better job converting to a dry rush than
other universities. He attributes this to thc
gradual means by which tht transition has
taken place, beginning with one dry night
during the weel^long rush activities. One
year after its implementation, members of
l.F.C. voted to make all rush activities dry.
Lundal said this process allowed for the
fear to be taken out of dry rush. "It
allowed fraternities to see their merits." he
said.
"The seriousness of the functions
increased. It forced people to figure out
that they could walk on their own two
feet."
Fraternities now saw a need to create
activites that are rjiore likely for chapters
to get to know the rushees. Lundal said.
"It was a hard changeover at first,"said
Mark Astone, l.F.C. president and a
member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He'now
feels there is strong support from all thc
houses toward dry rush.
"It's here to stay." he said.
Lambda Chi Alpha was one of the first
fraternities to instigate dry rush, according
to member Ed Cahill. "Even when some
fraternities weren't, we were in support of
dry rush," he said.
Lambda C-hi still maintains its support
even after complaints were filed against
the chapter for violating rush rules. Lundal
and Astone declined to comment on the
situation any further than saying the issue
. is far from closed.
At this time, allegations are being looked
into by an I. F.C. judicial review committee.
Members from Lambda Chi also
declined to comment about the accusa¬
tions.
Lundal did say the reaction the fraternity
systenr^ve to the alleged violations is
confirmation of strong support to the dry
See RUSH, page 8
for the winter. The buzzards are numerous.
r counted 50 of em one day," Frost said.
Duncan, who lived on the range for 17
years, now commutes daily to work. He
and Frost do paperwork at the range's
headquarters, a U-shaped adobe building
constructed in 1934. The building has one
unusual feature: all of the door handles
are shaped like snakes. Duncan said the
See RANGE, page 3
Prop designers
set the stage
for thespians
By Tim Hurrianko
Staff Writer
Behind every successful production,
whether it is a television show, live theater
or "a movie, is a well-planned and
constructed set.
Before a show opens that the CSUF
Theatre Arts Department is producing,
many hours go into searching for t He right
prop, building backdrops and painting,
said Howard Brewer, a drama instructor ■
who is the scene designer responsible for
every set. .
"Before a set is constructed." Said
Brewer. "I will make a model or picture
rendering of w hat we want the technicians
and students to build."
If Brewer constructs a model, he can
spend anywhere from 30 to 100 hours; as
opposed to a rendering, which takes 10 to
20 hours.
Once the model is made, students
account for 60 to 70 percent of thc building
process.
"We have one of the few programs
where undergraduates can take part and
get involved with the design program."
said Brewer.
This year, according to Brewer, students
See PROPS, page 2
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| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1986 |
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| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
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| Full-Text-Search | the- HDgffl% lan T«ead«y, Oct. 7, 1986 ^i^\^ftL. Kurt Wtpt) The Daily Colletian The 4,500-acre San Joaquin Experimental Range serves as a classroom for agriculture students like Bill Frost, who is doing post-doctoral research. • Test range helps research By Michael T. Jarvis Staff Writer CSUF's largest classroom has rattle¬ snakes, cattle and is surrounded by SO miles of fence. The classroom is the San Joaquin Experimental Range, a 4.500 acre research area located 30 miles north of Kresno near the community of O'Neals. Purchased by the U.S. Forest Service in 1934, the range has been an ecological research center for students and scientists for over 50 years. In 1984, CSUF ana* forest service officials agreed to a plan that gives CSUF a long-term administra¬ tive role at the range. "We're working with Mother Nature." said Dr. *Don Duncan, director of the range and a CSUF instructor. "You can't put a dollar figure on seeing the quail up here." Duncan said. "We've got city people who can't stand it up here 'cause there ain't enough nbise," he said. A large bank of information has been compiled from the many years of research at the range, Duncan said. Studies in the past have varied from wDitda ■» Bullfrog Food" to the '"Relationship Between Snakes and Squirrels." One study surveyed 300 pasture plots to chart vegetation'growth. The majority of research at the range has concentrated on increased beef production through fertili¬ zation, brush control and livestock ma- nage'rhenL ^ , One current test is trying to find the , most productive strain of Bermuda grass. '"We're trying to find a cheap way to increase forage production," said Bill Frost, a post-doctoral research fellow. Frost said an 80-acrc patch of land was designated as a natural research area in 1934 and-has not been sprayed, grazed or burned since. "It's really a mess," Frost said of the bushy area. "The forest service study showed fewer birds were in the 80 acres than in the grazing areas. There were some rattlesnakes, but that was about it," he said. Duncan disagrees with environmental¬ ists who think cattle are bad for wildlife. "Cattle and wildlife are compatible," he said. "Foresters are blaming cattle for lack of growth mnd that V fast-not true. The environmentalists don't realize that by supplying cattle with water sources, you're helping wildlife." Duncan said several screens have been placed over water troughs to allow wildlife to drink without drowning. There are no permanent streams flow ing through the experimental range, but springs are numerous. • The range's elevation varies from 700 to 1700 feet. It averages roughly 18 inches of rain a.year, while snow is rare. Some granitic areas on the range are inaccessible. From the southern tip of the area, one can see the large plateau* of Little Table Mountain. Frost said on^a clear day you can see the buildings in Fresno. A few years ago. some golden eagles passed through the range. Red-tailed hawks are permanent residents of the range. Frost said the buzzards are "getting ready to go south Frats say dry rush controls quality By Tamara Toller Staff Writer To some, the words "college fraternity" are synonymous with the word "party." but that comparison is on its way out the door. Across the co'untry. college fraternities are opting for "dry rush." meaning .no alcohol can be served during the period of open parties designed to, attract new members. During the.past three years CSUF has been experimenting with the concept of dry rush, according to Bob Lundal, Interfraternity Council Adviser. "Thc philosophy here was to experiment with a partial dry rush prior to going to a complete dry rush," he said. Lundal said CSUF has done a much better job converting to a dry rush than other universities. He attributes this to thc gradual means by which tht transition has taken place, beginning with one dry night during the weel^long rush activities. One year after its implementation, members of l.F.C. voted to make all rush activities dry. Lundal said this process allowed for the fear to be taken out of dry rush. "It allowed fraternities to see their merits." he said. "The seriousness of the functions increased. It forced people to figure out that they could walk on their own two feet." Fraternities now saw a need to create activites that are rjiore likely for chapters to get to know the rushees. Lundal said. "It was a hard changeover at first,"said Mark Astone, l.F.C. president and a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He'now feels there is strong support from all thc houses toward dry rush. "It's here to stay." he said. Lambda Chi Alpha was one of the first fraternities to instigate dry rush, according to member Ed Cahill. "Even when some fraternities weren't, we were in support of dry rush," he said. Lambda C-hi still maintains its support even after complaints were filed against the chapter for violating rush rules. Lundal and Astone declined to comment on the situation any further than saying the issue . is far from closed. At this time, allegations are being looked into by an I. F.C. judicial review committee. Members from Lambda Chi also declined to comment about the accusa¬ tions. Lundal did say the reaction the fraternity systenr^ve to the alleged violations is confirmation of strong support to the dry See RUSH, page 8 for the winter. The buzzards are numerous. r counted 50 of em one day," Frost said. Duncan, who lived on the range for 17 years, now commutes daily to work. He and Frost do paperwork at the range's headquarters, a U-shaped adobe building constructed in 1934. The building has one unusual feature: all of the door handles are shaped like snakes. Duncan said the See RANGE, page 3 Prop designers set the stage for thespians By Tim Hurrianko Staff Writer Behind every successful production, whether it is a television show, live theater or "a movie, is a well-planned and constructed set. Before a show opens that the CSUF Theatre Arts Department is producing, many hours go into searching for t He right prop, building backdrops and painting, said Howard Brewer, a drama instructor ■ who is the scene designer responsible for every set. . "Before a set is constructed." Said Brewer. "I will make a model or picture rendering of w hat we want the technicians and students to build." If Brewer constructs a model, he can spend anywhere from 30 to 100 hours; as opposed to a rendering, which takes 10 to 20 hours. Once the model is made, students account for 60 to 70 percent of thc building process. "We have one of the few programs where undergraduates can take part and get involved with the design program." said Brewer. This year, according to Brewer, students See PROPS, page 2 r |
