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Sept. 4, 1984 LEdlnQoDirnai] Active media consumer role vital The tremendous flow of information that accompanies this high-speed, computerized era has greatly increased both the difficulty and importance of maintaining an informed public This problem in the mass media is compounded by the decision making process in choosing which news gets coverage. At times the news is highly controlled by a few individuals, and manipulated to an extent that has some media critics claiming that freedom of the press belongs to those who own one. But however easy it is to point out the shortcomings of the press, it is simultaneously necessary to point out to the public its responsibility of becoming a more active and critical participant. The consumer cannot socially, politically or economically afford to remain passive. The press has an obligation to inform the public, but the people need to realize that reporters of the news are all products of their upbringing, religious and economic background, education, friends and associations. This makes pure truth and objectivity in the news a non-existent and romantic notion. The perspective of the public, then, is just as valid as the perspective of the individual journalists on this staff. Time plays a crucial role in this process as well, as the pace of life grows increasingly frantic. It is becoming more and more critical that the public md'ke, and take the time now, to become more informed through outlets and relationships of their own. The Collegian staff this semester is offering the campus population the opportunity to become more involved in the publication of the messages well convey. Literary contributions and social, political and economic analyses of events around us are desired from all students, staff and faculty. The critical importance that this exchange of ideas take place, can best be put into the words of President Reagan upon the reporting of his quip that he was going to bomb the Soviet Union. "Isn't it funny," said Mr. Reagan. "If the press had kept their mouths shut, no one would have known I said it." You know where to reach us. The Daily Collegian Managing Editor Robert RodrHjrMZ Business Maruocr Dav« MaaUaa Advertising Manager Wiifr.d CWoa Advertising Production DaaaJa S»«r> Graphics Editor Gl«» Faiaoa New, Production Kodbi. D.M...O, M.rW H^lri,.,., Jrxy T„».^l Typesetters Laara Co., Mart. I Geora* Grakaa. Photographers Rob Lari, Gary Kaxaajiaa Reporteis Mark Arc.moat* Bin Uaint, Sa.ryl Bo*..., M»rU C.rt.r, Jo.1 A... D«tl.y. J.rry Grl.co, Cy»dl Ga.rra.Tim I ,-wi., Sbellc liUt, Kelly McCoy. Jalia P.aa, Wajl.r Scott Berry Taao, PaaJ MarmoUjo, Slav. Outs.de Prodoct.cn MicWU. Heimaa Letters Policy The Daily Collegian welcomes expressions of all views from readers. Letters should be kept as brief as possible and are subject to condensation. They must be typed and include the writer's name, signature, address and telephone number. Pseudonyms and initials will not be used. Send to: Letters to the Dally Collegian , Keats Campus Building California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA 93710 Letters way also be delivered directly to the Daily Collegian office. Opinionated? Write a letter to the editor Great Quotes CR/mA WO/tiAN, wo jeiVs, /wo A CRJPPLE„, * JAMES OJfiTT XNj'n IIM CONTROL here.'" 1 NUCLEAR WflR /5 SO/Y)ETH/NG THAT /VW \1°T 6E DESW6L6" ED MEESE From the Reagan nam in isbra&ion * UNEMPLCmENT HAS RISEN BECAUSE OF AN INCREASE IN THE, NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEK/-NQ • I \jJoRK UHO 0)0 NOT FIND IT, [ Ti? r— L-PiRRV SPEAKES f BLACKS ARE. INFERIOR/ lNTELLECT£m.y SPEWING" ERNEST \jj. LEFEVER VVWE START Bombing in Five awtes" RONALD REMCflrV f *?8*VtH= OrMlV OXL=ClArj\ TF@rflftmff(B /FSoereyg Sept. 4, 1984 Pretender's top ten follows stow start By Joel Davla Staff writ* st, ihe bad news- hough the Pretenders possess one of nost dynamic live acts this side of . Springsteen, the first half of their sold-out Sunday night concert at the F Amphitheatre saw, with- few ex- ons, a tired and detached Chrissie ic while the rest of her crack band waged battle with a' muddled sound il one had to feel for Hynde as she gled her way through the first ten bcrs of the 95 minute show. After all, oad-weary Pretenders have been on since January. Top it off with Fresno's nanglar ts plac to perform, and it become! easy to under¬ stand why great songs like "Message of Love" and the opening "Time the Avenger" fell flat through the balmy night But midway through the 20-song set something strange seemed to grip the Pretenders as they ripped into a trio of numbers from their viciously brilliant debut album. After rousing the relatively well-behaved, clove-smoking amphi¬ theater audience wilh a lukewarm "Back on the Chain Gang," the 32-year-old Hynde seemingly put her troubles behind her and proved that she is first and foremost, a rocker. Clad in black leather pants, her messy dark hair dancing off heavy eye-liner, the steamy vocalist caught fire as she traded menacing riffs with lead guitarist Robbie Mcintosh, while the pounding rythm section of bassist Malcom Foster and drummer Martin Chambers kept a furious beat during "The Wait." There was plenty more to come from Hynde, whose suddenly playful, punkish and defiant vocals pumped new life into the temainder of the set. The set included a mesmerizing version of Hyndeji auto¬ biographical "Middle of the Road" from the "Learning to Crawl" album. "I'm not the cat I used to be," snarled Hynde, before the band's first exit, "I've got a kid/I'm thirty-three." Few, if any, of the now wildly enthu¬ siastic fans headed for tbe exits when the Pretenders hit the stage for the first of two We're gonna do a song a friend of mine in London, BiUy Idol, taught me to piay," H ynde declared, before launching into the country rocker "Thurobelin*." (Hynde earlier dedicated songs to lxKhheT"iuiborn child" and original Pretender. guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, who along with original bassist Pete Farndoh died of a drug overdose.) New band members Mcintosh and Foster proved to be more than adequate replacements. Following a somewhat tedious-cover of an old Jimi Hendrix tune, the band left tbe stage again, only to quickly return with a surprisingly fresh rendition of the well- worn AM favorite, "Brass in Pocket." Before signing off for good with See PTftenders, page 11 Hansen Continued from page 1 briefings the day before AS meetings. "The most frustrating thing is to have people ask questions they should already know the answer to. I'm a perfr-':"'— 100 percent. 1 don't like ripples in things. The more preventitive-type things we do, the better things can run." Prior to being elected AS president, an on the platform of fair and equal representation for all i groups, clubs and schools "unlike the past administration." When asked to elaborate on lhat, Hansen replied: "It's so easy to sit back and year's administration. It's human People will probably criticize my ad¬ ministration, too, after I'm out." in the May 2 issue of the Daily Collegian, in which AS presidential candidates submitted their platform to the paper and it was printed verbatim, Hansen staled Ihere were inequities in the Hedgley Good friends keep you going when all you want to do is stop. Your feet hurt. Your legs hurt. Even your teeth hurt. But your friends thought you looked terrific. And with them urging you on, your first 10 kilometer race didn't finish you. You finished it. Now that you havewome- thing to celebrate, make sure your support team has the beer it deserves. Tbnight, let it be LSwenbrau. AS President Jeff Hansen iJorYKiaajTm. Herek to good friends.
Object Description
Title | 1984_09 The Daily Collegian September 1984 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1984 |
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 | Sept 4, 1984 Pg. 2-3 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1984 |
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 | Sept. 4, 1984 LEdlnQoDirnai] Active media consumer role vital The tremendous flow of information that accompanies this high-speed, computerized era has greatly increased both the difficulty and importance of maintaining an informed public This problem in the mass media is compounded by the decision making process in choosing which news gets coverage. At times the news is highly controlled by a few individuals, and manipulated to an extent that has some media critics claiming that freedom of the press belongs to those who own one. But however easy it is to point out the shortcomings of the press, it is simultaneously necessary to point out to the public its responsibility of becoming a more active and critical participant. The consumer cannot socially, politically or economically afford to remain passive. The press has an obligation to inform the public, but the people need to realize that reporters of the news are all products of their upbringing, religious and economic background, education, friends and associations. This makes pure truth and objectivity in the news a non-existent and romantic notion. The perspective of the public, then, is just as valid as the perspective of the individual journalists on this staff. Time plays a crucial role in this process as well, as the pace of life grows increasingly frantic. It is becoming more and more critical that the public md'ke, and take the time now, to become more informed through outlets and relationships of their own. The Collegian staff this semester is offering the campus population the opportunity to become more involved in the publication of the messages well convey. Literary contributions and social, political and economic analyses of events around us are desired from all students, staff and faculty. The critical importance that this exchange of ideas take place, can best be put into the words of President Reagan upon the reporting of his quip that he was going to bomb the Soviet Union. "Isn't it funny," said Mr. Reagan. "If the press had kept their mouths shut, no one would have known I said it." You know where to reach us. The Daily Collegian Managing Editor Robert RodrHjrMZ Business Maruocr Dav« MaaUaa Advertising Manager Wiifr.d CWoa Advertising Production DaaaJa S»«r> Graphics Editor Gl«» Faiaoa New, Production Kodbi. D.M...O, M.rW H^lri,.,., Jrxy T„».^l Typesetters Laara Co., Mart. I Geora* Grakaa. Photographers Rob Lari, Gary Kaxaajiaa Reporteis Mark Arc.moat* Bin Uaint, Sa.ryl Bo*..., M»rU C.rt.r, Jo.1 A... D«tl.y. J.rry Grl.co, Cy»dl Ga.rra.Tim I ,-wi., Sbellc liUt, Kelly McCoy. Jalia P.aa, Wajl.r Scott Berry Taao, PaaJ MarmoUjo, Slav. Outs.de Prodoct.cn MicWU. Heimaa Letters Policy The Daily Collegian welcomes expressions of all views from readers. Letters should be kept as brief as possible and are subject to condensation. They must be typed and include the writer's name, signature, address and telephone number. Pseudonyms and initials will not be used. Send to: Letters to the Dally Collegian , Keats Campus Building California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA 93710 Letters way also be delivered directly to the Daily Collegian office. Opinionated? Write a letter to the editor Great Quotes CR/mA WO/tiAN, wo jeiVs, /wo A CRJPPLE„, * JAMES OJfiTT XNj'n IIM CONTROL here.'" 1 NUCLEAR WflR /5 SO/Y)ETH/NG THAT /VW \1°T 6E DESW6L6" ED MEESE From the Reagan nam in isbra&ion * UNEMPLCmENT HAS RISEN BECAUSE OF AN INCREASE IN THE, NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEK/-NQ • I \jJoRK UHO 0)0 NOT FIND IT, [ Ti? r— L-PiRRV SPEAKES f BLACKS ARE. INFERIOR/ lNTELLECT£m.y SPEWING" ERNEST \jj. LEFEVER VVWE START Bombing in Five awtes" RONALD REMCflrV f *?8*VtH= OrMlV OXL=ClArj\ TF@rflftmff(B /FSoereyg Sept. 4, 1984 Pretender's top ten follows stow start By Joel Davla Staff writ* st, ihe bad news- hough the Pretenders possess one of nost dynamic live acts this side of . Springsteen, the first half of their sold-out Sunday night concert at the F Amphitheatre saw, with- few ex- ons, a tired and detached Chrissie ic while the rest of her crack band waged battle with a' muddled sound il one had to feel for Hynde as she gled her way through the first ten bcrs of the 95 minute show. After all, oad-weary Pretenders have been on since January. Top it off with Fresno's nanglar ts plac to perform, and it become! easy to under¬ stand why great songs like "Message of Love" and the opening "Time the Avenger" fell flat through the balmy night But midway through the 20-song set something strange seemed to grip the Pretenders as they ripped into a trio of numbers from their viciously brilliant debut album. After rousing the relatively well-behaved, clove-smoking amphi¬ theater audience wilh a lukewarm "Back on the Chain Gang," the 32-year-old Hynde seemingly put her troubles behind her and proved that she is first and foremost, a rocker. Clad in black leather pants, her messy dark hair dancing off heavy eye-liner, the steamy vocalist caught fire as she traded menacing riffs with lead guitarist Robbie Mcintosh, while the pounding rythm section of bassist Malcom Foster and drummer Martin Chambers kept a furious beat during "The Wait." There was plenty more to come from Hynde, whose suddenly playful, punkish and defiant vocals pumped new life into the temainder of the set. The set included a mesmerizing version of Hyndeji auto¬ biographical "Middle of the Road" from the "Learning to Crawl" album. "I'm not the cat I used to be," snarled Hynde, before the band's first exit, "I've got a kid/I'm thirty-three." Few, if any, of the now wildly enthu¬ siastic fans headed for tbe exits when the Pretenders hit the stage for the first of two We're gonna do a song a friend of mine in London, BiUy Idol, taught me to piay," H ynde declared, before launching into the country rocker "Thurobelin*." (Hynde earlier dedicated songs to lxKhheT"iuiborn child" and original Pretender. guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, who along with original bassist Pete Farndoh died of a drug overdose.) New band members Mcintosh and Foster proved to be more than adequate replacements. Following a somewhat tedious-cover of an old Jimi Hendrix tune, the band left tbe stage again, only to quickly return with a surprisingly fresh rendition of the well- worn AM favorite, "Brass in Pocket." Before signing off for good with See PTftenders, page 11 Hansen Continued from page 1 briefings the day before AS meetings. "The most frustrating thing is to have people ask questions they should already know the answer to. I'm a perfr-':"'— 100 percent. 1 don't like ripples in things. The more preventitive-type things we do, the better things can run." Prior to being elected AS president, an on the platform of fair and equal representation for all i groups, clubs and schools "unlike the past administration." When asked to elaborate on lhat, Hansen replied: "It's so easy to sit back and year's administration. It's human People will probably criticize my ad¬ ministration, too, after I'm out." in the May 2 issue of the Daily Collegian, in which AS presidential candidates submitted their platform to the paper and it was printed verbatim, Hansen staled Ihere were inequities in the Hedgley Good friends keep you going when all you want to do is stop. Your feet hurt. Your legs hurt. Even your teeth hurt. But your friends thought you looked terrific. And with them urging you on, your first 10 kilometer race didn't finish you. You finished it. Now that you havewome- thing to celebrate, make sure your support team has the beer it deserves. Tbnight, let it be LSwenbrau. AS President Jeff Hansen iJorYKiaajTm. Herek to good friends. |