1999_10 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper October 1999

              October 1999
Hye Sharzhoom
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ASO Begins New Year With Energy
By Tamara Karakashian
Staff Writer
The Armenian Students Or
ganization (ASO) was es
tablished to cultivate a spirit
of appreciation toward Armenian
history, heritage, culture and the
Armenian language. The organization encourages
college students to
participate regardless of race, religion, or national
origin. Annually,
ASO sponsors
public speaking
engagements, film
viewings, and organizes lectures to
educate and inform the entire student body about
Armenian issues.
This year the
executive officers
look forward to an
exciting and productive year. Our
executive officers
this year are Chad Kirkorian, President; Gary Atashkarian, Vice President; Tamara Karakashian, Treasurer; Talar Atarian, Secretary; and
Shayla Srabian, Historian.
This semester, the ASO has
already organized many activities
such as a celebration on Armenian
Independence Day, Sept. 21,1999
and a pizza night at Chucky
Cheese's. During the Independence
Day celebration members of the
ASO distributed orange ribbons to the student body, as a symbol of national pride, and also offered paklava as dessert. Members
also circulated informative flyers
The newly elected ASO executive: left to right: Tamara
Karakashian, Treasurer; Talar Atarian, Secretary; Chad
Kirkorian, President; Gary Atashkarian, Vice President and
Shayla Srabian, Historian,   photo by Barlow Der Mugrdechian
on cultural, religious, statistical and
historical aspects of the Republic
of Armenia. The first portion of
this semester has been extremely
successful due to the efforts of all
ASO members who have participated.
Some upcoming events which
were discussed at our last meeting
include the Adana Conference
which will be held on Saturday,
Oct. 9, 1999 which will feature
lectures by Armenian scholars. The
Armenian Studies Banquet will be
held Oct. 10, 1999, with an admission price of $15 for students. All
scholarship recipients must attend
the banquet to
receive their
scholarships.
Other events
under consideration for this semester are: atrip
to the Big
Fresno Fair and
a Halloween
party along with
a trip to the
haunted forest.
Just as are-
minder, membership dues are
currently being
collected. They
are $10 this semester. Paid
members will
receive discounts on all ASO sponsored events. We are planning on
having T-shirts available later this
semester. The cost of the T-shirts
will be $5 with paid membership
and $10 for all non-members. We
look forward to seeing all of you at
our meetings and events this year.
The Armenian Studies 'Program of California State University, Jresno
and the Advisory 'Board of the Armenian Studies 'Program
cordially invite you to their 14th Annual 'Banquet
!An Evening with "Emmy Award Winner
Oianf^Saroijan
'Emmy Award'Winning Producer/'Director
spealqng on
"Madness in the Jamity? you <Bet!"
Lynn Marie Vartan
percussionist
Sunday, October10,1999
'Reception • 5:00 TM
"Dinner • 5:45 (pM
Satellite Student Union
$40-per-person • $400 table of ten • fresno State students $15
(Please respond By October 1,1999
benefactors
(Berberian & Gazarian family
foundation
Alice & Berge Bulbulian
9dr. &*Mrs. (Richard Gunner
IsabelLion
Alice Teters
Patrons
Lena & Varouj Altebarma/qan
(Rgide 9doradian
Sahatdjian families
(Don & LionelSerimian
Armenians and the Internet
By Ara Mekhitarian
Staff Writer
Armenian Radio Live
Address: http://www.armenianradio.com •
Contact: P. O. Box 1365 Burbank, CA 91507
contact@armenianradio.com
Categories: Live Radio, Guestbook, Live Chat.
How to use: Just click on the play button in center of the page.
Brief Summary: Armenianradio.com is the first ever live Armenian
radio broadcast over the Internet. Armenianradio.com is open 24 hours
a day with never-ending live Armenian radio. Since May of 1999,
armenianradio.com has attracted over 60,000 listeners all around the
world. The purpose of this site is to broadcast the Armenian culture and
play Armenian music nonstop via the Internet. While listening, you
also have to option to chat live with all the other listeners worldwide.
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Address: http://www.hyegirl.com
Contact: Feedback@hyegirl.com
Categories: News, Chat, History, Culture, Religion, Education,
Politics, Business, Travel, Organizations, Entertainment, Sports,
Recipes, Miscellaneous.
How to use: All menu options posted on left side of page, just point
and click.
Brief Summary: Hyegirl.com was created mainly for the young
audience. It is maintained by three young Armenian girls in the Los
Angeles area. Hyegirl.com is a great place to meet young Armenian
guys and girls via their "Chat Lounge" section. They also provide a
party guide to keep you informed of all the latest Armenian parties and
gatherings in the California area. Online horoscopes, live contests and
advice on health are also neat features to check out. Overall, hyegirl.com
is a fun site to explore and is a big favorite of many of the young
Armenian web-surfers.
■HYE-LIGHTS
Shant Postoyan,
a former California State
University, Fresno student and member of
the Armenian Students
Organization, recently
completed three
months of Marine
Corps basic training at
Camp Pendleton in
San Diego. Postoyan
chose to join, the Marines to gain the hands-
on experience that the
military offers. "The
Marine Corps is the
most challenging
branch in the service
and I wanted that challenge," Postoyan said.
He will soon begin
training as a communications specialist.
Postoyan enlisted for a service term of four years but does
not plan on being a career Marine
at this time. When his service
ends, Postoyan will be close to
earning a Bachelor's Degree and
plans on using his degree and train-
Pfc. Shant Postoyan
ing to seek ajob with a federal
agency.
Just being in basic training
has taught me a lot of life's
lessons. I look at things differently and appreciate things
more," Postoyan said.