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[Letters 'Encouragement' doubted Editor. The Collegian: Student apathy toward the Associated Students Government has continued to exist over the years. Evidence of that is last year's AS election, in which 1,200 of 15,000 (approximate figures) students voted. The AS government encourages and provides opportunities to those students who wish to "gel involved." Wrong. Two events took place that affected my opinion of the AS leadership and professionalism we put in office. Last year 1 was very much involved in AS committees and had missed just a hand¬ ful of senate meetings. Although I had lost my bid for a senate post in last year's electi 1 ded.c; ) the / 1 also applied for the Public Relations Intern position to beappointed by AVP Chris Snow. I talked to Chris before I had applied to find out what type of person he was looking for He told me he was looking for some¬ one from the Journalism Department, preferably someone employed or pre¬ viously employed by the Daily Colle¬ gian or Insight. He also said (hat I would be best suited for a senate posi¬ tion (had not been filled) and that my chances were slim as far as being appoint¬ ed. The impression I received from Chris was that if I applied, 1 probably would not get the appointment Again I was denied a fair and equal chance for a position with the Associated Students. This is encouragement for student m- ball or basketball players as simply dumb jocks because of a stereotype placed on them unjustly by society. A possible suggestion to him is to leave thejokes of men's bellies to Lowell Cohn and pursue his career doing what he does best, puttingout intelligent arti¬ cles showing insightful perspective. Reno Zertuche Insidious statement 1 found in your article, entitled 'Afri¬ cans are really one people." Daily Colle¬ gian Wed. Oct. 5, 1983 a very irrcspon- Toany. pride and | t can not be shunned. It needs a limited response. To anyone with an overview of past and current history of Africa, the inflated charlatan statement of Ini is a wholesale misrepresentation of facts and III quote at length, "Nigeria is the focal point of black politics. It is the leading power in Africa... What is good for Nigeria is good for Africa, and the way Nigeria goes, so goes Africa." On an intellectual basis, this is the height of absurdity. Had Ini ever opened his eyes to the history of developments in societies, he would have realized that the determining factors that propel developments and changes in a given •Sec Letters, Page 3 ciated Students had continued. So I decided to apply for senate post No. 5 this year, vacated by Chris Snow's appointment to Administrative Vice President. Before 1 knew it, AS Presi¬ dent Andrea Hedgley had already ap¬ pointed somebody to the post. I had not received a letter or tele¬ phone call of notification. If it were not for my frequency in AS office, 1 proba¬ bly would have read about it in The Daily Collegian. Is that the way to not¬ ify applicants of an appointment? Because of my past invol Last year I was given the Outstanding Student Award by the AS for my excep¬ tional committee service. I would still like to get involved, but I probably won't due to the poor leadership and professionalism exhibited by our stu- it goi Rudy Rodriguez :xpenei tyforse . I feel I should have at least been granted an interview so that I may have an equal chance. This is not only unprofessional, but shows a lack of good judgement in selecting the most qualified and dedi¬ cated person for the senate. By the way. last year former AS Pres¬ ident Paul Canales interviewed all 16 applicants who applied for a similar Stereotyping Editor, The Collegian: I have read Jack Bungarl's articles in The Daily Collegian with a great inter¬ est because of his knowledge of sports. 1 was disappointed in reading his article on the America's Cup yacht racing because it was an uncharacteristic show of ignorance and stereotyping on his Why put down a sport he so obviously hasn't tried? I am sure he would not appreciate a writer putting down foot- The Daily Collegian Fo jnded in 1922 LM , A.I., P.U.li Pho.ogr.phen-B.bart Dow.l.,, Nfw, Edlor-Jo*. Rick Jaaaaa K.any, Robert L«ri Pho.a Ed>lor-Mk:h»«j Pan Advmismg Mjr.j3CT-D.b0i. Low. Graph*! Editot-AaJray Pall lecio til Ad«rt«^9Sa)e»-Kar«.F1i iry.Miraai. Pisa.ii Advertising Production - MicaaOa Hdam 'Buunw Manager-JaB. Gal. '<■ , - i.- • Sbaryl Bona. Marty Business Assistant_ Jody Majoaac.laya B.rlaao.. Aa— D.dUv. Aaaa <i, la FVodurlgnAsaaljro-KariiJcikaaita.Waltrr FaaUa. Carol Haldia,. Kcflay Stor-o.t McCoy. J.li. P.... S-JIy P.m.. J. ff Tvpe.etters-Boa Ar.atroaa., La.ra Co., Maria Diaa, Aadrrw Stavaaa V.rboora. Sam WOBaau Ed„onaIA1SB,an,-Bob*r.Ki«ck DeWrry-Ji-Mick.!»or. ThrD^Collr^ [ .hrddaJy S. MM al CSUF nd ft. nr^wpr. UM tvr.Aiw.bv bJZLZZZT' *™ *"d * ****"*c ampus Buldns. Fir.no, CA. 937*0 EdnonJ (TOI J9* 2W6.194 24*7 D.W,C^.,«4,*L. aa.,.n..n. -- r ...j-n. - r~ •"™"«"»t**T"im' "*" •*m*m.om+*—~.~~ M *-» r L Oct. 7,1983 •Letters Continued from Page 2 society are the particular historical con¬ ditions and objective factors of that society. / In other words, historical events or • 'phenomena of societies arc only expli¬ cable in their respective interna! condi¬ tions and historical basis. The fact is not as what Ini, who blatantly and unscrup¬ ulously insults all African people, tells It is because of this stated fact that indifferent African contries arc adopt¬ ing different political and economic sys¬ tems whether good or bad. left or right instead of "going the way Nigeria If by chance any other African state happens to have a system that parallels that of Nigeria, it is not because the country is "going the way Nigeria goes." but it is because the conditions and situations that dictated c problems that other countries are experiencing. After all, who is Ini to meddle in Afri¬ can politics with such an obnoxious statement that is out of proportion? Has he considered the human and material resources and potential of other African nations? Has he paid any attention to the geo-political importance of other states? Has he ever looked into the make-up and history of other African peoples? Though it is difficult for you. Mr. Ini, to heal the damage done, this 1 responsible to 11 foi it ir.l.-.ni ilc 1. This and commo I those found in Nigi simplistic and mechanical approach lo interpret African history is nothing else but total ignorance of the dynamics of phenomena in societies. Docs Ini really know what his state¬ ment means in light of relations of coun¬ tries or nations? I regret 10 say thai it is just such a baseless chauvinistic altitude of some "politicafilliterates that is cor¬ roding the unity of people or nations in the underdeveloped countries. And it is a shame to have one here among our ranks. Though I don't have the slightest intention of looking down at Nigeria, it would be my responsibility to state that Nigeria has never played a leading role in African politics nor has been "a focal points in black politics." As any other African people, the people of Nigeria have contributed their share in the anti-colonial and the anti- apartheid struggle. And also, as any Misleading, irresponsible Editor. The Collegian: In the Oct. 5 Daily Collegian, the Artical "Africansare really one people." reported from the speech made by Mr. Samson Ini. Nigerian Students Asso¬ ciated president, was misleading and irresponsible. He carelessly stated "Nigeria is the focal point of black politics. It is the leading power in Africa. What's good for Nigeria is good for Africa, and the way Nigeria goes, so goes Africa." These absurd statements sound like they were written in a fantasy magazine. As a president of Ethiopian Students Union. I would like to suggest Mr. Ini should get his facts straight next time before he goes out in public and offends the African community and the world He should know the Nigeria is just one oflhecountrics in African that con¬ tributed its share for the unity of Afri- No one country is a leading power in Africa or anywhere in the independent free nations of the world. I should remind Mr. Ini. that Africansare united and living together harmoniously only by mutual respect of their individual historic identity, culture and shaping of independent future destiny. I would suggest he apologize to Afri¬ can students of other nations, and also to those Nigerian students at CSUF wljo do not share this narrowly presented Aberra Bulbulla 'Londoner' responds Editor. The Collegian: This letter is in response to the Oct. 5 editorial on the funding to the London Semester program. I'm making a reply. as a lucky student who is going on this trip. I understand thedilemma the senators arc going through. They have to be extremely careful on money, espeically since last year's budget fiasco. The Lon¬ don semester program hasn't happened before, and that's another reason for the senators- to be cautious in setting a precedent. There might be a solution to this prob¬ lem. Right now the SIO (per student) goes into the senate and then hopefully will be going to the London Semester program. The prospective student, when he registers, can check whether he wants his money to go to the program or into This way the senate won't have to dealwith it.and the students will be able to have their share and use of the AS funds. Other clubs can't go up to the senate and ask for their $10 for each member of their club. We full-time stu¬ dents arc part of this university. 1 can not stress this more. We are entitled lo some of the AS funds, or at least an opportunity to use the funds. Kathy Aiau ICSUFtodaT AIM HIGH CSUF SENIORS Have you ever considered flying for a career? The Air Force is currently taking applications for a limited number of vacancies at Officer Training School. Our flying program offers you more than $19,000 to start plus many outstanding benefits. Sound interesting? Stop by the Student Union Center on Monday, October 10th, and check with the Air Force representative about the many oppor¬ tunities we offer. For more information contact: SSgt Gary Slclllano at 225-8724. Interested underclassmen contact ^ ROTC at 294-2593) Folk Dance — Ihe Rec Club is sponsoring a tradi¬ tional American folk dance in the South Gymroon 134 at 7:30 p.m. Octopussy — The CSUF College Union Program Committee is featuring a change in the line-up of regularly scheduled movies. "Octopussy" will replace "Flashdance" in the.John Wright Theatre at 3:30 p.m. and in the College Union Lounge at 7, 9:30 and 11:50. Admission is SI with CSUF I.D.. S2 without at the door. University Showcase — High school and community college counselors in the University's service area hold their annual workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sonja Krause of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will discuss "Thermodynam¬ ics, Life, the Universe, and the Second Law" at an Amercian Chemicaljiociety meeting in New Science 147 at 4 p.m. For reservations to the subsequent dinner, call 294-2103. Volleyball — The Bulldogs open Northern Pacific conference play against the San Jose Spartans in the South Gym at 7:30 p.m. University Showcase — Photographs of the CSUF support staff will be displayed^ the college Union Lounge. University Showcase — The Academic Open House will fea¬ ture exhibits, demonstrations, and lec¬ tures at 9. 10. and 11 a.m. For details, check the complete schedule. University Showcase — The college community is invited to enjoy worldwide cuisine and entertain¬ ment from the Music Department in the "Great Gathering" at noon. University Showcase — . Homecoming tailgate parties will begin around Bulldog Stadium at 5 p.m. Football — The annual Homecoming game will feature ll\e Bulldogs against the San Jose State Spartans in Bulldog Stadium at 7:30 p.m. KMJ Radio (580) will broadcast the action live starling at 7:06 Afrikan students' Union — The Afrikan Students' Union m in College Union roon 308 at 2 p.m B^aJ^GRAW>^a» M BURKrTOS FOR ■^ial M Wj/fm WiWM AIL SF.ASONS OUR BURRITOS ARE FILLED WITH CHILE VERDE, CHILE COLORADO, CARNITAS, CARNE ASADA, CHICKEN, AND MORE! Special of the Week ^ j The Red Wave Special The "BULLDOG" Super Burrito Madewith:relrwdlv.!ns,r,ct-.Lh...-c^> <i ...i;l..s.,Mv,. -,,,jw,;\ wwr cream arjei with a Mexican salad garnish. For only:gfc jj| £ Jy " It's so big, we put it in a platter and you have to use a knife and a fork!" 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Object Description
Title | 1983_10 The Daily Collegian October 1983 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1983 |
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 |
Description
Title | Oct 7, 1983 Pg. 2-3 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1983 |
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 | [Letters 'Encouragement' doubted Editor. The Collegian: Student apathy toward the Associated Students Government has continued to exist over the years. Evidence of that is last year's AS election, in which 1,200 of 15,000 (approximate figures) students voted. The AS government encourages and provides opportunities to those students who wish to "gel involved." Wrong. Two events took place that affected my opinion of the AS leadership and professionalism we put in office. Last year 1 was very much involved in AS committees and had missed just a hand¬ ful of senate meetings. Although I had lost my bid for a senate post in last year's electi 1 ded.c; ) the / 1 also applied for the Public Relations Intern position to beappointed by AVP Chris Snow. I talked to Chris before I had applied to find out what type of person he was looking for He told me he was looking for some¬ one from the Journalism Department, preferably someone employed or pre¬ viously employed by the Daily Colle¬ gian or Insight. He also said (hat I would be best suited for a senate posi¬ tion (had not been filled) and that my chances were slim as far as being appoint¬ ed. The impression I received from Chris was that if I applied, 1 probably would not get the appointment Again I was denied a fair and equal chance for a position with the Associated Students. This is encouragement for student m- ball or basketball players as simply dumb jocks because of a stereotype placed on them unjustly by society. A possible suggestion to him is to leave thejokes of men's bellies to Lowell Cohn and pursue his career doing what he does best, puttingout intelligent arti¬ cles showing insightful perspective. Reno Zertuche Insidious statement 1 found in your article, entitled 'Afri¬ cans are really one people." Daily Colle¬ gian Wed. Oct. 5, 1983 a very irrcspon- Toany. pride and | t can not be shunned. It needs a limited response. To anyone with an overview of past and current history of Africa, the inflated charlatan statement of Ini is a wholesale misrepresentation of facts and III quote at length, "Nigeria is the focal point of black politics. It is the leading power in Africa... What is good for Nigeria is good for Africa, and the way Nigeria goes, so goes Africa." On an intellectual basis, this is the height of absurdity. Had Ini ever opened his eyes to the history of developments in societies, he would have realized that the determining factors that propel developments and changes in a given •Sec Letters, Page 3 ciated Students had continued. So I decided to apply for senate post No. 5 this year, vacated by Chris Snow's appointment to Administrative Vice President. Before 1 knew it, AS Presi¬ dent Andrea Hedgley had already ap¬ pointed somebody to the post. I had not received a letter or tele¬ phone call of notification. If it were not for my frequency in AS office, 1 proba¬ bly would have read about it in The Daily Collegian. Is that the way to not¬ ify applicants of an appointment? Because of my past invol Last year I was given the Outstanding Student Award by the AS for my excep¬ tional committee service. I would still like to get involved, but I probably won't due to the poor leadership and professionalism exhibited by our stu- it goi Rudy Rodriguez :xpenei tyforse . I feel I should have at least been granted an interview so that I may have an equal chance. This is not only unprofessional, but shows a lack of good judgement in selecting the most qualified and dedi¬ cated person for the senate. By the way. last year former AS Pres¬ ident Paul Canales interviewed all 16 applicants who applied for a similar Stereotyping Editor, The Collegian: I have read Jack Bungarl's articles in The Daily Collegian with a great inter¬ est because of his knowledge of sports. 1 was disappointed in reading his article on the America's Cup yacht racing because it was an uncharacteristic show of ignorance and stereotyping on his Why put down a sport he so obviously hasn't tried? I am sure he would not appreciate a writer putting down foot- The Daily Collegian Fo jnded in 1922 LM , A.I., P.U.li Pho.ogr.phen-B.bart Dow.l.,, Nfw, Edlor-Jo*. Rick Jaaaaa K.any, Robert L«ri Pho.a Ed>lor-Mk:h»«j Pan Advmismg Mjr.j3CT-D.b0i. Low. Graph*! Editot-AaJray Pall lecio til Ad«rt«^9Sa)e»-Kar«.F1i iry.Miraai. Pisa.ii Advertising Production - MicaaOa Hdam 'Buunw Manager-JaB. Gal. '<■ , - i.- • Sbaryl Bona. Marty Business Assistant_ Jody Majoaac.laya B.rlaao.. Aa— D.dUv. Aaaa ^a» M BURKrTOS FOR ■^ial M Wj/fm WiWM AIL SF.ASONS OUR BURRITOS ARE FILLED WITH CHILE VERDE, CHILE COLORADO, CARNITAS, CARNE ASADA, CHICKEN, AND MORE! Special of the Week ^ j The Red Wave Special The "BULLDOG" Super Burrito Madewith:relrwdlv.!ns,r,ct-.Lh...-c^> |