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W-THE COLLEGIAN Dean: claims exaggerated "I think th* people (committee members) are sincere ln their complaints," he said. "But I think their claim* are exaggerated. If the stadium I* built. I think that they'll find that the problems aren't as bad as they think." However.-he said there is "no question" that the stadium will bring pollution and noise "Yet, I doubt whether there will be much more traffic during game* than on any day." he said. "The game* »t*rt *t 7 a.m. Because many people don't work then, there should be less congestion The problem isn't that great ■ deal." The noise, he said, would dissipate because of the bowl-like stadium structure. Most of the noise would rise and be carried southeast by prevailing winds, not north and northeast by the resident*' borne*, he laid. On the matter of property devaluation, Wampler said thi* was not borne out in other universities surrounded by residential areas. He cited the University of the Pacific in Stockton, University of California ■t Berkeley, and Rice University at Houston as example*. Traffic congestion, he said. would not be is bad as the resident's committee believes. "The proposed site will be a lot better in parking and traffic than Ratcliffe Stadium," he said. "And If the residents are worried about people parking near their ' homes, they could get county and city ordinances forbidding parking on game nights." Wampler also defended Ihe proposed site by pointing out the many buffers between the site and the University Portals, a housing tract where many of " The Newmui Center Is located on Ihe northwest part of the site, several duplexes are north and northeast while Cedar Avenue border* on the east. Fraternities and sororities line the west side, and apartments comprise the •res south of the site. Wampler further noted that the residents knew the lite was in¬ cluded in the university'* master plan as far back as 1959. ^J However, he said, the University Portal* were largely developed after the residents knew of the planned site. He said most of the homes in the *re* were built in the late 1950s and early 1960s Moreover, Wampler said some persons in Ihe portals area want Ihe stadium to be built. He did not specify the number of persons, but said they echoed the wish of being within walking distance to college games. As to whether the stadium should be built, Wampler said it was a need that should be filled. "Of course, 1 think we need a stadium." he said. "I don't think you have a whole university CMICHAEL'S INTERNATIONAL BODY REPAIRS Tj\ VOLKSWAGEN - DATSUN TOYOTA • PORSCHE OOMESTIC CARS IMPORTED CARS OUR SPECIALTY without one. I think * lot of community member* and students expect it, and t think it'* partly traditional to have one." Two of three appointed eo- ch*irm«n of a CSUF Steering Committee to plan ■ $4 million fund raising campaign aRreed that ■ stadium was essential. However, the two, Russell Giffen, * retired rancher from Sanger, and Leon Peters. president of Valley Foundary and Machine Work*, voiced greater conviction* in building the structure lh*n' Wampler and presented different re«*ons. The third co-chairman, Lewis Eaton, preiident and board chairman of Guarantee Savings and Loan Assn , declined com. ment because of Ihe current legal According lo Donald Winkler. CSUF's director of public affairs, the steering committee will await the outcome of the suit before beginning plans on raising funds Nonetheless, Peters voiced optimism that the committee will soon start toward building the stadium. "There's no question that we "I'm going to work to st Tue*d»y, September 21, 1978 Peter* saw the stadium as an Integral part of growth by both the university »nd the Fresno community. "In my own mind, * university with a stadium i* a necessity, especially In a community with one large institution like Fresno State," he said Because of Fresno'* growth since Ratcliffe Stadium was built in 1928. Peters said he believes the current structure is inadequate to meet current and future needs. He also pointed out that (he stadium would have direct ef¬ fects on youths participating in t just f Iho those watching them." he said. "Strong athletic programs are also character building means They develop and teach i youths. This is a e try to build in youths to help Ihcm later in life, lo accept challenges, and be sportsmanlike." Giffen saw building Ihe does happen." (Continued on Pace II, Col. 1) .fftpton* togies* ZeA £ Rock 96 FM I \ ? ^5 *S3>A*D>U3UIV •SOU0 The College Plan: LIE SMITH 1401 ORCHARD no/sO - MII.LOALE. CAU*. 90054 ?aHs~6?a«ii: •e3i...s&?ati«' /oooooo ***?*./ 12 months of checking for the price of 9. The College Plan gives you a lot of bank. You get unlimited checkwriting all year long. But you only pay for nine months. There's no minimum balance required. You get our monthly Timesaver* Statement. And at many offices near major college campuses you get Student Representatives to help solve your banking problems. You pay just $1 a month for the nine-month school year. And there's no service charge at all for June, July, August, or for any month a balance of $300 or more is maintained. During the summer it's absolutely free. Write all the checks you want. Your account stays orjen through the summer, even with a zero balance, saving you the trouble pf having to close it in June and reopen it in the fall. You get more. You get overdraft protection and Student BankAmericard* if you qualify. We offer educa¬ tional loans and many different savings plans to choose from. And we serve you with more than twice as many offices as any other California bank. So if you move, your account can move with you, to a new office that's more convenient. We also offer several free booklets including helpful information on saving money, establishing credit and finding a job after graduation. The College Plan Checking Account is what you want. Why not stop by and find out more about it. And let $1 a month buy all the bank you need. js4of*i Cfafjfoiiiifi college rttrd<nU do. BANKof AMERICA m Return to Ratcliffe? ■ Page 10) "If we don't build it now, we may have to give up the athletic program eight or nine year* from now and go with what facilities we have (Ratcliffe), and that* not attracting the kind of quality athletic 16 Fresno The "eight or nine ye»r*" Giffen referred to deals with a provision in the sale of Ratcliffe Stadium to the Stale Center Community College District. The provision states that CSUF has priority to use the stadium for the next nine year*. Wampler noted sever*! *d- vantage* the proposed stadium would have over Ratcliffe. "Obviously, you're going to have a nicer place for football, soccer, for intermur»ls, as well as for large assemblys and functions." he said. "Students also woujd not have to drive to the stadium to attend off-campus He pointed out that Ihe stadium would enhance the university's image to the community. "The university is not just a place where you just take math classes," he said. "It's a multi- faceted Ihing, and the stadium will help build the image of the university. You don't have that with Ratcliffe because of its distance from .the school." Even though^ the steering committee has yet to fully plan their fund raising procedures. Peters was optimistic that the community will help make that image a reality. "In feeling the temper of the community, I've found no question that we have But whether the stadium c*nbe completed by the beginning of the 1978-79 *c»demlc ye»r is »nother matter, said Wampler. "The goal is still within range, but it'll be pretty tight," he said. Things will h*ve to click pretty well. The fund raising will h*ve to go very r»pidly and succe**fully, as well as the planning and According to a Fresno Bee article dated Jan. 27, 1978. Jim Sweeney. CSUF* head football coach, said Baxter "assured me when I was hired" that CSUF would have a stadium by 1978. "Really what it comes down to is that if the people from the community want a stadium, they'll contribute." said Wam¬ pler. "If they don't contribute we won't have a stadium." Petrucci 'gets appointments Vincent Petrucci, professor of viticulture at CSUF ha* been elected * director of the American Society of Enologisti, known world-wide for its in¬ volvement in viticulture snd Petrucci, who served as chairman of a technical session during the Society's Z7th annual meeting in Anaheim, alto has been appointed chairman of. the organization's Audit Committee. He also ha* been appointed to represent CSUF as a consulting member on three Wine Institute standing committees including the Grape and Wine Quality Committee. Scholarship Com¬ mittee, and Viticulture Research Committee. COLLEGIAN STAFF BOX THE COLLEGIAN-TI Baxter seeks funds (Continued from Page 1) have a suit pending against the university. Baxter said if the judge rules in fsvor of the stadium the university is prepared to move quickly with a community fund drive. Baxter said the university would need to raise about U million within the community. He also announced the* establishment ot an advisory council on professional The council 1* one of many ot its type on campus, according to Baxter. Baxter said the com-« mlttee Include* Ubor leader*, parent*, teacher*, and ad¬ ministration. This type of organization strengthens the tie* of the campus to the community Handicapped student needs aid Robert Stommel, a working towards a master* degree, is seeking someone with editing and typing skills who can assist him in completing his final semester. Other odd jobs may have to be performed. For more information call Stommel at 292-4910 or the work study office at 487- cept holidays and esamlnatloa periods uy Ihe Associated Students ol (alllornli Slate University. Fresno.' Mall sub¬ scriptions St per semester and tIZ pec year. Kdltorial office: Keal* Camp** Building. telephone 48T-24S*. Business and advertising office: Keats Campus Building, telephone 487- 2288. Opinion* expressed in Collegian editorials and com¬ mentaries are not those of California State University, Fresno, or the student body. Kdllor Joe Ipsaro Managing Kdllor Mary Itamond Photo Kdllor Joe I jsplna Production Manager , John
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Title | 1976_09 The Daily Collegian September 1976 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1976 |
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 | Sept 21, 1976 Pg. 10-11 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1976 |
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 |
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W-THE COLLEGIAN
Dean: claims exaggerated
"I think th* people (committee
members) are sincere ln their
complaints," he said. "But I
think their claim* are
exaggerated. If the stadium I*
built. I think that they'll find that
the problems aren't as bad as
they think."
However.-he said there is "no
question" that the stadium will
bring pollution and noise
"Yet, I doubt whether there
will be much more traffic during
game* than on any day." he said.
"The game* »t*rt *t 7 a.m.
Because many people don't work
then, there should be less
congestion The problem isn't
that great ■ deal."
The noise, he said, would
dissipate because of the bowl-like
stadium structure. Most of the
noise would rise and be carried
southeast by prevailing winds,
not north and northeast by the
resident*' borne*, he laid.
On the matter of property
devaluation, Wampler said thi*
was not borne out in other
universities surrounded by
residential areas. He cited the
University of the Pacific in
Stockton, University of California
■t Berkeley, and Rice University
at Houston as example*.
Traffic congestion, he said.
would not be is bad as the
resident's committee believes.
"The proposed site will be a lot
better in parking and traffic than
Ratcliffe Stadium," he said.
"And If the residents are worried
about people parking near their '
homes, they could get county and
city ordinances forbidding
parking on game nights."
Wampler also defended Ihe
proposed site by pointing out the
many buffers between the site
and the University Portals, a
housing tract where many of "
The Newmui Center Is located
on Ihe northwest part of the site,
several duplexes are north and
northeast while Cedar Avenue
border* on the east. Fraternities
and sororities line the west side,
and apartments comprise the
•res south of the site.
Wampler further noted that the
residents knew the lite was in¬
cluded in the university'* master
plan as far back as 1959. ^J
However, he said, the
University Portal* were largely
developed after the residents
knew of the planned site. He said
most of the homes in the *re*
were built in the late 1950s and
early 1960s
Moreover, Wampler said some
persons in Ihe portals area want
Ihe stadium to be built. He did not
specify the number of persons,
but said they echoed the wish of
being within walking distance to
college games.
As to whether the stadium
should be built, Wampler said it
was a need that should be filled.
"Of course, 1 think we need a
stadium." he said. "I don't think
you have a whole university
CMICHAEL'S INTERNATIONAL BODY REPAIRS Tj\
VOLKSWAGEN - DATSUN
TOYOTA • PORSCHE
OOMESTIC CARS
IMPORTED CARS OUR SPECIALTY
without one. I think * lot of
community member* and
students expect it, and t think it'*
partly traditional to have one."
Two of three appointed eo-
ch*irm«n of a CSUF Steering
Committee to plan ■ $4 million
fund raising campaign aRreed
that ■ stadium was essential.
However, the two, Russell
Giffen, * retired rancher from
Sanger, and Leon Peters.
president of Valley Foundary and
Machine Work*, voiced greater
conviction* in building the
structure lh*n' Wampler and
presented different re«*ons.
The third co-chairman, Lewis
Eaton, preiident and board
chairman of Guarantee Savings
and Loan Assn , declined com.
ment because of Ihe current legal
According lo Donald Winkler.
CSUF's director of public affairs,
the steering committee will await
the outcome of the suit before
beginning plans on raising funds
Nonetheless, Peters voiced
optimism that the committee will
soon start toward building the
stadium.
"There's no question that we
"I'm going to work to st
Tue*d»y, September 21, 1978
Peter* saw the stadium as an
Integral part of growth by both
the university »nd the Fresno
community.
"In my own mind, * university
with a stadium i* a necessity,
especially In a community with
one large institution like Fresno
State," he said
Because of Fresno'* growth
since Ratcliffe Stadium was built
in 1928. Peters said he believes
the current structure is
inadequate to meet current and
future needs.
He also pointed out that (he
stadium would have direct ef¬
fects on youths participating in
t just f
Iho
those watching them." he said.
"Strong athletic programs are
also character building means
They develop and teach
i youths. This is a
e try to build
in youths to help Ihcm later in
life, lo accept challenges, and be
sportsmanlike."
Giffen saw building Ihe
does happen." (Continued on Pace II, Col. 1)
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LIE SMITH
1401 ORCHARD no/sO -
MII.LOALE. CAU*. 90054
?aHs~6?a«ii: •e3i...s&?ati«' /oooooo ***?*./
12 months of checking for the price of 9.
The College Plan gives you a lot of bank. You get
unlimited checkwriting all year long. But you only pay for
nine months.
There's no minimum balance required. You get our
monthly Timesaver* Statement. And at many offices near
major college campuses you get Student Representatives
to help solve your banking problems.
You pay just $1 a month for the nine-month
school year. And there's no service charge at all for June,
July, August, or for any month a balance of $300 or more
is maintained.
During the summer it's absolutely free. Write all
the checks you want. Your account stays orjen through the
summer, even with a zero balance, saving you the trouble
pf having to close it in June and reopen it in the fall.
You get more. You get overdraft protection and
Student BankAmericard* if you qualify. We offer educa¬
tional loans and many different savings plans to choose
from. And we serve you with more than twice as many
offices as any other California bank. So if you move, your
account can move with you, to a new office that's more
convenient. We also offer several free booklets including
helpful information on saving money, establishing credit
and finding a job after graduation.
The College Plan Checking Account is what you
want. Why not stop by and find out more about it. And
let $1 a month buy all the bank you need.
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