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4 The Daily Collegian Feature Letters from London Students abroad 'settle in nicely' Big Ben... Rugby... A weekend in Sco¬ tland... Hyde Park... Cozy pubs... It's cold in London and have often been covered with ice, but few of the 90 CSUF students enrolled in the school's "London Semester" program After conquering jet-lag, oolds and a massive underground subway system, we have settled into our new quite nicely. And as we near the midway point in the semester, most would agree attending school in London has provided a refreshing change from college life in America. "There's so much to see and do here that you can't go back home,"said child devel¬ opment major Beth Andrews. "We can see things here that weVe always read about." "Sometimes you'll walk into a pub and instantly feel unwelcome because you're American." —Allen Similar to San Francisco, London's cosmopolitan atmosphere invites all walks of life; and it's not uncommon to find a dignified British businessman shar¬ ing a subway seat with a spike-haired, leather-clad punk. London's "nothing what I expected," declared public relations major Debbie Reuther. "I expected something totally different — and it's taken my by surprise." Our "campus" is contained within the walls of one of northwest London's many Victorian style hotels, The Hyde Park West. The three-story, 150-year-old hotel was originally built by Prince Regent to house his mistress, but for us it serves as dormitory, dining hall, Review March 4, 1985 5 Foreigner rested, but not refreshed London Semester studnets are shown gathered outside the Hyde Park West Hotel. The hotel serves as the CSUF students' Imat quarters, classroom, and lounge. The students spend the spring semester llving'and studying in London through a CSUF arts tal humanities study abroad program. Joel Davis, a former Collegian stall writer, Is seated in the front row at the far " reporting on life in London throughout the semester. 1 great," said micro-biology major Jan or play. Brunswick. The dollar's favorable rate to the Britisl Classes are held in the hotel's dining pound has been a mixed blessing. Sinci Yes. living ir s. The r< :1 has i nightly battle for kitchen space, with most students finding it much cheaper to dine in. But nobody's complaining about the daily maid service. "Getting your bed made every morning before class ends is , lounge, conference r in and around the city itself. Roll out of berd, shoot down the stairs, grab some tea and class has begun. "I like that," said speech therapy major Andy Gustafson. The instructors, Lyman Heine (pro¬ gram director, political science), Joyce Aiken (art), Jan Byron (drama), Judy Rosenthal (English), Ivan Rowe (educa¬ tion, P.E.) and Charles We'.more (Busi¬ ness), are helpful, challenging and excited about teaching in London. Afternoons, evenings and weekends arc reserved for sightseeing, field trips, study¬ ing and socializing. On a given evening groups of new and old friends can be seen heading into the chilly night air (it's not foggy!) in search of the perfect pub, disco mid-January arrival it's allowed i purchase everything from winter coats to theater tickets at a fraction of their costs elsewhere. It's also opened the gates for hordes of American tourists and students. According to the London Times, 85,000 "yanks" are said to be touring London (with more on the way), and it's led to some anti-American sentiment here. "You can spot the Americans from 10 meters away," complained a weary British wo- ighboringpub. We An nomics major Carl Allen. But some Britons, particularly th« who are alone, are friendly and politdr curious towards our group. "D see Michael Jackson?" asked true the policemen in the si guns?" wondered another. The homesickness bug has yi hotel, though some things b have been sorely missed. Mail — any __ — is considered a treasure and newspapo clippings describing the Bulldogs' upseto( UNLV are proudly tacked bulletin board. "I miss chocolate chip id my friends," said child developi he said, stand out because of our "flashy major Liz Gonzalez. "I clothes, loud middle-class gro udiceforthe firs edominantly upper : encountering prej- . "Sometimes you'll istantly feel unwel- "Unfinished UNFINISHEr As part of Amer-Asia week, PULSE along with Amer-Asia bring the story of the Japanese American Internment Cases to CSUF by presenting the documentary film, "Unfinished Business", on Wednesday, March 6 at 8 p.m. in the College Union Room 312-314. Wed., March 6-8 p.m. College Union Rm. 312-314 Admission is free j Sponsored by PULSE and Amer-Asia * f eand'Magnum P.I.' "added graph* arts major Monica McCubbin. With the trip to the Soviet Ur dulcd for the week of March 9- more important things about may be missed as well. Keep in Stride— Read the Daily Collegian stoops University Theatre Contest Come up with a name for the Award winning (FRESNO STATE THEATRE COMPANY) and win SJOOI Write your choice on a 3x5 card along with your name,address, and phone number. Submit it to the Theatre Box Office between 12:30 and 4:30, Monday-Friday, from now until March 29th. In the event of a tie the earliest submission will determine the winner. Contest ends March 29thl If Foreigner's latest release, "Agent " were a report card, they would get a big fat "F" as their newest ilbum's cover graphics illustrate so well ' a giant, multicolored letter their fifth album to date (if you nt a greatest hits collection), and jgthy (healthy?) abstinence from ves. Foreigner might have been iding their vacation in the Bahamas — or the ozone layer, because that's where they must have been when ibey were laying down the ten new tracks for ihis disappointing set. Unlike the rather misleading album title would imply, Foreigner's latest is neither provacative nor disruptive, except possi¬ bly to one's eardrums. The angry Tire of their highly acclaimed first release is absent, and what is left, four cold, cynical look at what mean women, lots of money, and just plain general excess have done to Foreigner's senses. But then. Foreigner's very hopeful or philo- ___K.3__y- ,ybe ,hat'whay vo- 'm problem wi,h thU album- •*« «*» e^erlvbeWnT.iT ", _? T*1 deSpcrate F°rei*™'».»» general _, they havent tried Know Wh. i , "" °f ' Wam To very>rd ,0 *» ,heir f»M «9tH_g new Th_, r , ,yC '• ,0 ■*■ to !ince their «"« "lbum "*»- nat cut, unfortunately, is the only ray eigner 4" was a pleasant sign that they One would expect a band as cajfable and talented as Foreigner to come back from a Idng, creative hiatus with some great, new music. of hope on this dismal collection. One would expect a band as capable and tal¬ ented as Foreigner to come back from a long, creative, hiatus with some great, new musical ideas and perhaps, something new to say. What is present, for the most part, is more of the same synthesizer-laced techno-metal that caused a lot of people to think^of Foreigner as just another "for- Those people, it seems, are right. Production-wise, studio whizzes Lou Gramm and Mick Jones are up to their usual flawless standards, leaving not one snare beat unrefined or one cymbal crash tarnished. Beyond this compliant gesture, their latest set falls apart. were attempting to abandon their pop musings for a less commercial approach (for instance, the Andy Summers-like guitar riff on "Girl On The Moon"). What happened this time around, ap¬ parently, is a retreat to the old Foreigner tactic of rehashing familiar sounds while forgetting one very important element: Originality. It's okay to have a trademark sound; what's not okay is to plagiarize one's previous material to fill up the sides of an album, which is exactly what For¬ eigner has done. For example, on "Tooth and Nail" the same I'm-mad-as-hell-I'm-not-going-to- take-it-anymore ideology prevails, ex¬ pressed in "At War With The World," as well as countless other Foreigner mate¬ rial. Tbe catchy little teardrop intro on "That Was Yeiteretay" bears a'striking resemblance to the one in "Waiting For A Girl Like You." At least they bad the cour¬ tesy to leave out the nauseating lyrici of the "Dirty White _.y"-variety. and even manage a little self-deprecating humor on "A Stranger la My Own House," where Gramm intones, "I come stumbling in at a quarter to three/To the sound of my own dog growlin' at me." We all know how rough it must be... The only real standout track on tbe whole record is, without a doubt, "I Want To Know What Love Is." A masterful cut, it's a real testimony to what Foreigner is capable of doing when they want to. Two key words: Want to. Utilizing the beauti¬ ful harmonies of The New Jersey Mass Choir, Gramm's usually-whining vocals get some considerable backing, and the choir gives the otherwise-pedestrian cho¬ rus some real sense of emotion. All in all, one of the best songs this year (so far). Still, one song isn't enough to warrant shelling out ten bucks for an album. For¬ eigner's unwillingness to be daring and original makes me wonder if this album is in fact, their epitaph. CSUF Today I History: The film "The Wil- ut eight apolitical women and e involved and committed ; strike will be show>r in Speech -aham, candidate for Vice Presi- I Administration and University m. will be available to talk with s Monday, March 4th from 2:45 Dean Candidate: David Block, candi¬ date for Dean of the School of Engineer¬ ing, will be available at an open meeting for faculty "and stafr in College Union 309 at 2 p.m. A second meeting will be held in Engineering East 124 at 10:15 a.m. Learn-at-Lunch: Effective relaxation and self-control techniques will be dis¬ cussed in the second part of this stress inrvrtprvairsTrri TTr..T«Tr»Tnm koo* A *iY, management seminar. The seminar leader is Janet Lapp (phsychology). Main Cafe¬ teria 202 at noon. Amerasia Week: The Chinese Overseas Students Association will offer cultural performances, a food sale and exhibits in the Free Speech Area. Meeting: The Academic Senate Execu¬ tive Committee will not meet today. i a»i g»ini .•"'o'g'roTo'-TrrerreTo'rrgTi Women's History:-An exhibit titled "Women in Art and Photography" is on display all week in the Henry Madden Women's History: "The Nuts and Bolts of Being a Woman in Business" is the subject of a panel discussion in Main Cafeteria 200 at noon. HILL OAy UNCOVER THE MYSTERY MONDAY NIGHT MARCH 4 VINTAGE ROOM V Will Dr. Loeb have his way with Branigan? Investigation IRA Request Forms Available In Associated Students Office CU Room 316 DEADLINE MONDAY MARCjJAJgJS For more information please call 294-2657 l Continued from Page 1 organizing and contracting for the series, these faculty often have more power in deciding the schedule. Daniel Whitley, a new committee mem¬ ber who has only attended one meeting, said it "did seem like the faculty members had more input" but that he was reserving a judgement on the selection process until he attended more meetings. Young said that although he is not wholly satisfied with the current system, he has had a fairly good relationship with the ULS and has been able to bring speakers to campus that are expressing his concerns on the current U.S. intervention in Central America. Young said that it takes "from 90 minutes to three hours per month" for a student to be a lecture series committee member. There is also currently no set time limit for the terms of the committee members, Salazar said. Members holding the five student and five faculty positions, once voted in, are members until their re¬ signation. Salazar said faculty and students in¬ terested in participating usually attend a couple of meetings before a vote is taken by the remaining committee members to accept them as members. The current session of the lecture series has a budget of $50,000, which comes from five sources; JI5.0O0 from the Associated Students, $15,000 from Aca¬ demic Affairs, $7,000 from College Union Programming, $5,000 from 1 nstructio nally Related Activities and $2,000 from the . California Arts Council. They are also planning a special fundraising drive to raise $65,000 to bring dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov in July. Reed said in order "to find out if the concerns are valid," the senate will be inviting U LS committee members to speak to the senate committee. "The Legal and Legislative Committee will have some kind of recommendation in the next couple of weeks," Reed said.
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Title | 1985_03 The Daily Collegian March 1985 |
Alternative Title | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1985 |
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. |
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Title | Mar 4, 1985 Pg. 4-5 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1985 |
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. |
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Full-Text-Search | 4 The Daily Collegian Feature Letters from London Students abroad 'settle in nicely' Big Ben... Rugby... A weekend in Sco¬ tland... Hyde Park... Cozy pubs... It's cold in London and have often been covered with ice, but few of the 90 CSUF students enrolled in the school's "London Semester" program After conquering jet-lag, oolds and a massive underground subway system, we have settled into our new quite nicely. And as we near the midway point in the semester, most would agree attending school in London has provided a refreshing change from college life in America. "There's so much to see and do here that you can't go back home,"said child devel¬ opment major Beth Andrews. "We can see things here that weVe always read about." "Sometimes you'll walk into a pub and instantly feel unwelcome because you're American." —Allen Similar to San Francisco, London's cosmopolitan atmosphere invites all walks of life; and it's not uncommon to find a dignified British businessman shar¬ ing a subway seat with a spike-haired, leather-clad punk. London's "nothing what I expected," declared public relations major Debbie Reuther. "I expected something totally different — and it's taken my by surprise." Our "campus" is contained within the walls of one of northwest London's many Victorian style hotels, The Hyde Park West. The three-story, 150-year-old hotel was originally built by Prince Regent to house his mistress, but for us it serves as dormitory, dining hall, Review March 4, 1985 5 Foreigner rested, but not refreshed London Semester studnets are shown gathered outside the Hyde Park West Hotel. The hotel serves as the CSUF students' Imat quarters, classroom, and lounge. The students spend the spring semester llving'and studying in London through a CSUF arts tal humanities study abroad program. Joel Davis, a former Collegian stall writer, Is seated in the front row at the far " reporting on life in London throughout the semester. 1 great," said micro-biology major Jan or play. Brunswick. The dollar's favorable rate to the Britisl Classes are held in the hotel's dining pound has been a mixed blessing. Sinci Yes. living ir s. The r< :1 has i nightly battle for kitchen space, with most students finding it much cheaper to dine in. But nobody's complaining about the daily maid service. "Getting your bed made every morning before class ends is , lounge, conference r in and around the city itself. Roll out of berd, shoot down the stairs, grab some tea and class has begun. "I like that," said speech therapy major Andy Gustafson. The instructors, Lyman Heine (pro¬ gram director, political science), Joyce Aiken (art), Jan Byron (drama), Judy Rosenthal (English), Ivan Rowe (educa¬ tion, P.E.) and Charles We'.more (Busi¬ ness), are helpful, challenging and excited about teaching in London. Afternoons, evenings and weekends arc reserved for sightseeing, field trips, study¬ ing and socializing. On a given evening groups of new and old friends can be seen heading into the chilly night air (it's not foggy!) in search of the perfect pub, disco mid-January arrival it's allowed i purchase everything from winter coats to theater tickets at a fraction of their costs elsewhere. It's also opened the gates for hordes of American tourists and students. According to the London Times, 85,000 "yanks" are said to be touring London (with more on the way), and it's led to some anti-American sentiment here. "You can spot the Americans from 10 meters away," complained a weary British wo- ighboringpub. We An nomics major Carl Allen. But some Britons, particularly th« who are alone, are friendly and politdr curious towards our group. "D see Michael Jackson?" asked true the policemen in the si guns?" wondered another. The homesickness bug has yi hotel, though some things b have been sorely missed. Mail — any __ — is considered a treasure and newspapo clippings describing the Bulldogs' upseto( UNLV are proudly tacked bulletin board. "I miss chocolate chip id my friends," said child developi he said, stand out because of our "flashy major Liz Gonzalez. "I clothes, loud middle-class gro udiceforthe firs edominantly upper : encountering prej- . "Sometimes you'll istantly feel unwel- "Unfinished UNFINISHEr As part of Amer-Asia week, PULSE along with Amer-Asia bring the story of the Japanese American Internment Cases to CSUF by presenting the documentary film, "Unfinished Business", on Wednesday, March 6 at 8 p.m. in the College Union Room 312-314. Wed., March 6-8 p.m. College Union Rm. 312-314 Admission is free j Sponsored by PULSE and Amer-Asia * f eand'Magnum P.I.' "added graph* arts major Monica McCubbin. With the trip to the Soviet Ur dulcd for the week of March 9- more important things about may be missed as well. Keep in Stride— Read the Daily Collegian stoops University Theatre Contest Come up with a name for the Award winning (FRESNO STATE THEATRE COMPANY) and win SJOOI Write your choice on a 3x5 card along with your name,address, and phone number. Submit it to the Theatre Box Office between 12:30 and 4:30, Monday-Friday, from now until March 29th. In the event of a tie the earliest submission will determine the winner. Contest ends March 29thl If Foreigner's latest release, "Agent " were a report card, they would get a big fat "F" as their newest ilbum's cover graphics illustrate so well ' a giant, multicolored letter their fifth album to date (if you nt a greatest hits collection), and jgthy (healthy?) abstinence from ves. Foreigner might have been iding their vacation in the Bahamas — or the ozone layer, because that's where they must have been when ibey were laying down the ten new tracks for ihis disappointing set. Unlike the rather misleading album title would imply, Foreigner's latest is neither provacative nor disruptive, except possi¬ bly to one's eardrums. The angry Tire of their highly acclaimed first release is absent, and what is left, four cold, cynical look at what mean women, lots of money, and just plain general excess have done to Foreigner's senses. But then. Foreigner's very hopeful or philo- ___K.3__y- ,ybe ,hat'whay vo- 'm problem wi,h thU album- •*« «*» e^erlvbeWnT.iT ", _? T*1 deSpcrate F°rei*™'».»» general _, they havent tried Know Wh. i , "" °f ' Wam To very>rd ,0 *» ,heir f»M «9tH_g new Th_, r , ,yC '• ,0 ■*■ to !ince their «"« "lbum "*»- nat cut, unfortunately, is the only ray eigner 4" was a pleasant sign that they One would expect a band as cajfable and talented as Foreigner to come back from a Idng, creative hiatus with some great, new music. of hope on this dismal collection. One would expect a band as capable and tal¬ ented as Foreigner to come back from a long, creative, hiatus with some great, new musical ideas and perhaps, something new to say. What is present, for the most part, is more of the same synthesizer-laced techno-metal that caused a lot of people to think^of Foreigner as just another "for- Those people, it seems, are right. Production-wise, studio whizzes Lou Gramm and Mick Jones are up to their usual flawless standards, leaving not one snare beat unrefined or one cymbal crash tarnished. Beyond this compliant gesture, their latest set falls apart. were attempting to abandon their pop musings for a less commercial approach (for instance, the Andy Summers-like guitar riff on "Girl On The Moon"). What happened this time around, ap¬ parently, is a retreat to the old Foreigner tactic of rehashing familiar sounds while forgetting one very important element: Originality. It's okay to have a trademark sound; what's not okay is to plagiarize one's previous material to fill up the sides of an album, which is exactly what For¬ eigner has done. For example, on "Tooth and Nail" the same I'm-mad-as-hell-I'm-not-going-to- take-it-anymore ideology prevails, ex¬ pressed in "At War With The World," as well as countless other Foreigner mate¬ rial. Tbe catchy little teardrop intro on "That Was Yeiteretay" bears a'striking resemblance to the one in "Waiting For A Girl Like You." At least they bad the cour¬ tesy to leave out the nauseating lyrici of the "Dirty White _.y"-variety. and even manage a little self-deprecating humor on "A Stranger la My Own House," where Gramm intones, "I come stumbling in at a quarter to three/To the sound of my own dog growlin' at me." We all know how rough it must be... The only real standout track on tbe whole record is, without a doubt, "I Want To Know What Love Is." A masterful cut, it's a real testimony to what Foreigner is capable of doing when they want to. Two key words: Want to. Utilizing the beauti¬ ful harmonies of The New Jersey Mass Choir, Gramm's usually-whining vocals get some considerable backing, and the choir gives the otherwise-pedestrian cho¬ rus some real sense of emotion. All in all, one of the best songs this year (so far). Still, one song isn't enough to warrant shelling out ten bucks for an album. For¬ eigner's unwillingness to be daring and original makes me wonder if this album is in fact, their epitaph. CSUF Today I History: The film "The Wil- ut eight apolitical women and e involved and committed ; strike will be show>r in Speech -aham, candidate for Vice Presi- I Administration and University m. will be available to talk with s Monday, March 4th from 2:45 Dean Candidate: David Block, candi¬ date for Dean of the School of Engineer¬ ing, will be available at an open meeting for faculty "and stafr in College Union 309 at 2 p.m. A second meeting will be held in Engineering East 124 at 10:15 a.m. Learn-at-Lunch: Effective relaxation and self-control techniques will be dis¬ cussed in the second part of this stress inrvrtprvairsTrri TTr..T«Tr»Tnm koo* A *iY, management seminar. The seminar leader is Janet Lapp (phsychology). Main Cafe¬ teria 202 at noon. Amerasia Week: The Chinese Overseas Students Association will offer cultural performances, a food sale and exhibits in the Free Speech Area. Meeting: The Academic Senate Execu¬ tive Committee will not meet today. i a»i g»ini .•"'o'g'roTo'-TrrerreTo'rrgTi Women's History:-An exhibit titled "Women in Art and Photography" is on display all week in the Henry Madden Women's History: "The Nuts and Bolts of Being a Woman in Business" is the subject of a panel discussion in Main Cafeteria 200 at noon. HILL OAy UNCOVER THE MYSTERY MONDAY NIGHT MARCH 4 VINTAGE ROOM V Will Dr. Loeb have his way with Branigan? Investigation IRA Request Forms Available In Associated Students Office CU Room 316 DEADLINE MONDAY MARCjJAJgJS For more information please call 294-2657 l Continued from Page 1 organizing and contracting for the series, these faculty often have more power in deciding the schedule. Daniel Whitley, a new committee mem¬ ber who has only attended one meeting, said it "did seem like the faculty members had more input" but that he was reserving a judgement on the selection process until he attended more meetings. Young said that although he is not wholly satisfied with the current system, he has had a fairly good relationship with the ULS and has been able to bring speakers to campus that are expressing his concerns on the current U.S. intervention in Central America. Young said that it takes "from 90 minutes to three hours per month" for a student to be a lecture series committee member. There is also currently no set time limit for the terms of the committee members, Salazar said. Members holding the five student and five faculty positions, once voted in, are members until their re¬ signation. Salazar said faculty and students in¬ terested in participating usually attend a couple of meetings before a vote is taken by the remaining committee members to accept them as members. The current session of the lecture series has a budget of $50,000, which comes from five sources; JI5.0O0 from the Associated Students, $15,000 from Aca¬ demic Affairs, $7,000 from College Union Programming, $5,000 from 1 nstructio nally Related Activities and $2,000 from the . California Arts Council. They are also planning a special fundraising drive to raise $65,000 to bring dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov in July. Reed said in order "to find out if the concerns are valid," the senate will be inviting U LS committee members to speak to the senate committee. "The Legal and Legislative Committee will have some kind of recommendation in the next couple of weeks," Reed said. |