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Ex-governor speaks at CSUF
. - ti*.Sht»ppo-d/DaryCoa»cn
California governor from 1975 through 1933, Jerry Brown spoke in the Free
Spewch area Tuesday ot 1230 p.m. Tho current ehoJr'of the state DernocraHc
party talked about the environment ana •OucaWon during his talk o*behalf of
gubernatorial candidate Dtanne Feinstein.
Jerry Brown backs
Dianne Feinstein
By Sabrina Kelley
COLLEC1AN NEWS EDITOR
Voter apathy and CSU budget cuts were key elements in
former California Gov. Jerry Brown's speech Thursday
afternoon In the Free Speech area-
One of Brown's major objectives during his CSUF visit
was to promote the gubernatorial campaign of Dianne
Feinstein. but he was also here to encourage voter
participation.
"College students between the ages of 18 and 25 have
lower voter participation rates than any other age
group," Brown said. "Only 10 percent of college students
actuaUyvote."
The ramifications of low voter turnout among college
students are Increased student fees, and less student
service-oriented programs.
"What you get by not voting is educational budget cuts:
you're paying more and more for an education, and the
quality of your education Is down," he said.
Students' voices are not being heard by the
government, according to University Democrats
president Richelle Noroyan.
"If - students dont vote, then politicians can - do
anything they want and not feel threatened." said
Noroyan. "Tliey(jontrJatssvc4estheyraeverhad."
Karen Cogley, a representative for the California State
Student Association, said students do not realize the
Importance of not being politically active.
The governor Is the one who makes appotntments
who sit on the Board of Trustees, and those governor-
appointed positions -select Uie untverslty president."
Cogley explained. "The untverslty president eventually
makes campus policy and this Is one of the main reasons
we need to elect a governor who is sympathetic to the
needs of university students."
Cogley went on to say that students should take Into
consideration a gubernatorial candidate who Is not only
concerned with environmental Issues, but one who Is
committed to keeping student fees al a low to moderate
level.
According to a report from the Board of Trustees. $71,2
million dollars has been cut from this year's budget, and
trustees have dipped Into lottery hinds and raised
student fees 10 percent to make up the shortfall.
Brown said students are apathetic voters because they
feel their vote won't make a difference. x
"Young people need to know that they have a choice."
said Brown. "Voting mobilizes powerful politicians (to
work in) favor of their constituents."
Brown Is ntjf chalr-of the state Democratic party. He
says his new position enables him to promote the
concepts of the party.
"Political Institutions give people access to power."
Brown said.
The former governor's campaign pitch ended with an
enthusiastic plea for support
"Feinstein can make a difference." he said. There
really is a choice, you can make a difference."
Ag students play it safe with pesticides
By Pauline Lynch
COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER
An agriculture professor says
pesticides used on campus fields can
be a potential health hazard If .they
are not applied correctly.
The agriculture students who
apply the pesfJckies take every
recommended precaution." said Dr.
Mahlon Hlle. professor of. plant
science and- mechanized agriculture.
Application directions and chemical
content, be said are printed on
pesticide con tainers.
Hlle. who oversees CSUFs
vegetable crop, said that anytime a
pesticide Is sprayed, the person
applying It wears a throwaway
protective suit, and If required, uses a
respirator to control the Intake of
toxins.
The United Farm Workers claim
all kind of people get hurt when using
pesticides, but we dont use those types
of chemicals." said Hue. adding that
the chemicals Used by CSUFs ag
department Include brocaall and
bacillus Lhuring»-nsis,orBT..
Hlle said that the state requires all
crop growers - Including school
campuses — to report any chemical
use.
"California la the only state that
wants everything sprayed on the
crops registered, he explained. "No
other Industry has to file these types
of reports."
The California Department of
Environmental Protection also tloes
extensive testing on all the pesticides.
Hit£*said. before any farmer can get
their hands on It.
"It takes 10-15 years to get an ag
cherrflcal on the market,* he
explained. "Some medicines we use
are not tested as well."
Hue believes that chemical use can
be decreased when preventative land-
preparation measures like soil
rotation and pre-irrigalion are taken.
"Only one-fourth of our seed (Velds
needed any kind of chemical
treatment," he said.
"Most of the time, chemicals have
to be used or farmers would Incur a
loss of crop. - Hlle believes.
According to Hlle. a high
percentage of produce tested has no
chemical residue and a low percentage
has a tolerant level of residue.
Hlle does admit that pesticides
contain carcinogens, but he said, so
do a lot of common foods that are
eaten.
Jack Prey, a senior ag major, said
the thought of getting hurt whUe
spraylng pesticides never really
S«« pesticides, page 10
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Object Description
| Title | 1990_09 The Daily Collegian September 1990 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1990 |
| 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 | September 21, 1990, Page 1 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1990 |
| 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 | Ex-governor speaks at CSUF . - ti*.Sht»ppo-d/DaryCoa»cn California governor from 1975 through 1933, Jerry Brown spoke in the Free Spewch area Tuesday ot 1230 p.m. Tho current ehoJr'of the state DernocraHc party talked about the environment ana •OucaWon during his talk o*behalf of gubernatorial candidate Dtanne Feinstein. Jerry Brown backs Dianne Feinstein By Sabrina Kelley COLLEC1AN NEWS EDITOR Voter apathy and CSU budget cuts were key elements in former California Gov. Jerry Brown's speech Thursday afternoon In the Free Speech area- One of Brown's major objectives during his CSUF visit was to promote the gubernatorial campaign of Dianne Feinstein. but he was also here to encourage voter participation. "College students between the ages of 18 and 25 have lower voter participation rates than any other age group," Brown said. "Only 10 percent of college students actuaUyvote." The ramifications of low voter turnout among college students are Increased student fees, and less student service-oriented programs. "What you get by not voting is educational budget cuts: you're paying more and more for an education, and the quality of your education Is down," he said. Students' voices are not being heard by the government, according to University Democrats president Richelle Noroyan. "If - students dont vote, then politicians can - do anything they want and not feel threatened." said Noroyan. "Tliey(jontrJatssvc4estheyraeverhad." Karen Cogley, a representative for the California State Student Association, said students do not realize the Importance of not being politically active. The governor Is the one who makes appotntments who sit on the Board of Trustees, and those governor- appointed positions -select Uie untverslty president." Cogley explained. "The untverslty president eventually makes campus policy and this Is one of the main reasons we need to elect a governor who is sympathetic to the needs of university students." Cogley went on to say that students should take Into consideration a gubernatorial candidate who Is not only concerned with environmental Issues, but one who Is committed to keeping student fees al a low to moderate level. According to a report from the Board of Trustees. $71,2 million dollars has been cut from this year's budget, and trustees have dipped Into lottery hinds and raised student fees 10 percent to make up the shortfall. Brown said students are apathetic voters because they feel their vote won't make a difference. x "Young people need to know that they have a choice." said Brown. "Voting mobilizes powerful politicians (to work in) favor of their constituents." Brown Is ntjf chalr-of the state Democratic party. He says his new position enables him to promote the concepts of the party. "Political Institutions give people access to power." Brown said. The former governor's campaign pitch ended with an enthusiastic plea for support "Feinstein can make a difference." he said. There really is a choice, you can make a difference." Ag students play it safe with pesticides By Pauline Lynch COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER An agriculture professor says pesticides used on campus fields can be a potential health hazard If .they are not applied correctly. The agriculture students who apply the pesfJckies take every recommended precaution." said Dr. Mahlon Hlle. professor of. plant science and- mechanized agriculture. Application directions and chemical content, be said are printed on pesticide con tainers. Hlle. who oversees CSUFs vegetable crop, said that anytime a pesticide Is sprayed, the person applying It wears a throwaway protective suit, and If required, uses a respirator to control the Intake of toxins. The United Farm Workers claim all kind of people get hurt when using pesticides, but we dont use those types of chemicals." said Hue. adding that the chemicals Used by CSUFs ag department Include brocaall and bacillus Lhuring»-nsis,orBT.. Hlle said that the state requires all crop growers - Including school campuses — to report any chemical use. "California la the only state that wants everything sprayed on the crops registered, he explained. "No other Industry has to file these types of reports." The California Department of Environmental Protection also tloes extensive testing on all the pesticides. Hit£*said. before any farmer can get their hands on It. "It takes 10-15 years to get an ag cherrflcal on the market,* he explained. "Some medicines we use are not tested as well." Hue believes that chemical use can be decreased when preventative land- preparation measures like soil rotation and pre-irrigalion are taken. "Only one-fourth of our seed (Velds needed any kind of chemical treatment," he said. "Most of the time, chemicals have to be used or farmers would Incur a loss of crop. - Hlle believes. According to Hlle. a high percentage of produce tested has no chemical residue and a low percentage has a tolerant level of residue. Hlle does admit that pesticides contain carcinogens, but he said, so do a lot of common foods that are eaten. Jack Prey, a senior ag major, said the thought of getting hurt whUe spraylng pesticides never really S«« pesticides, page 10 ^ 1 ! • |
