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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
Volume 25, Issue 22
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Mariachi Zapopan violinist, Pablo Ruiz, serenades mariachi falthfull.
Photos by Bryan Chan/INSIGHT
Biola Pershing Elementary students dance In Semana de la
The Cinco de Mayo celebration of the Mexican victory over French
troops echoed across CSUF during Semana de la Raza last week.
Mariachis, lecturers, folkloric dancers and singers scattered throughout campus were among the highlights.
On Monday, students and faculty members listened to a poetry
readings by Raul Salinas, Juan Felipe Hcrrcra and Magarita Roblcs.
Roblcs, a Chicano and Latin American Studies professor, also gave a
presentation about the meaning of Cinco de Mayo.
A qucbradita, or dance, contest was held Tuesday. A film on the life
of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, was shown. Lupc Frias, a Chicana
economist, spoke about the role of women in family, work and politics.
Wednesday brought music and theatrical performances. A panel
discussed the Chiapas uprising.
Festivities on Thursday, Cinco dc Mayo, honored children. Performances by elementary school students and a pinata were the main
attractions. A folkloric dance group also performed Thursday evening.
On Friday, the last day of die celebration, food booths and a Chicano
an show were showcased.
Semana dc la Raza, coordinated by MEChA, is held annualy. Week-
long activitcss arc intended to showcase Mexican heritage, culture and
pride.
Below: Huron folkloric dancers watch performances from backstage.
Grass walkers choose
shortest way to class
Cynthea Brooks
 INSIGHT
'The shortest distance between two
points is a straight line. So when I'm
late for class I just head straight to it,"
said Michelle Valdivia, a 22-year-old
communicative disorders major.
Valdivia's time-saving comes at a
cost to campus grass and headaches for
groundskcepcrs.
The grass is wearing thin. Grounds
keepers arc constantly replanting and
watering to repair the damage caused
by wandering feet.
Slakes and twine still don't protect
the healing grass from the stomping.
Shortcuts arc the No. 1 reason students stray from the cement.
"Its faster to cut through the grass.
I'm too lazy to take the sidewalk," said
■ Amy McBride, a senior psychology
major.
However, bikers blame crowded
sidewalks as their defense forriding on
the grass.
"You can walk your bike, run people
over or ride on ihc grass. I choose lo
ride on the grass,"said John Barrington,
a 20-year-old junior biology major,
astride his blue Specialized Slump
Jumper.
"Wc need to have bike lanes so
bikes have the right of way. Then wc
won't have to go on the grass," said
Pam Brown, a 23-ycar-old junior.
Another grass trompcrcitcs her ecological philosophy for disdaining sidewalks.
"I'm boycotting cement because its
not a natural clement in this environment and will be around for years and
years," said Colleen Duggan a 19-year-
old sophomore recreation and leisure
studies major.
"Besides the grass will grow back."
Elisabeth Florcs, a 21-year-old
physiology major believes."Grass is
more comfortable, its cushiony and
puts a bounce in your step."
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EDITORIAL   „ 2
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FINALISSUE SPRING'94
The lighter side
of campus
insight
Collegian
inserts
on hold
Aitnee Fisher
 INSIGHT
CaliforniaState University, Fresno's lour-day-a-wcek
newspaper. The Collegian, was yanked from the jaws of
iwvsihlo suspension for the second semester in a row May
5. Two of The Collegian's cultural supplements, Uhuru
Na Umoja and Hyc Sharzhoom, failed to attract editor
candidates and were suspended for the fall semester.
M. Cristina Medina, a senior journalism major, applied for die fall 1994 editor-in-chief position for The
Collegian just prior to the 4 p.m. meeting.
Several PublicaiionsCommission mcmbcrscxprcsscd
ihcirconfidcnce in Medina'sability to run The Collegian.
George Flynn, journalism professor and Publications
Commission chair, said, "It's refreshing to sec someone
who's part of the student journalism community apply.
The application itself is impressive and it's complete,
too."
Medina has worked at The Fresno Bee. Fresno's
Business and Industry News. Vida en el Valle, The
Collegian and Insight. Medina is a former editor of The
Collegian's La Voz dc Azdan and has accepted a summer
internship at The Modesto Bee.
Gene Williams, metro editor of The Fresno Bee, John
Esparza, editor and publisher ol Vida en el Valle and
Schylcr Rchart, journalism professor, sent letters recommending Medina.
Because no one had applied for the position prior to
Medina, the Publicauons Commission, The Collegian's
governing board, had formed a special study committee.
In a letter inviting English Professor James Walton to
join the committee, Publicauons Commission member
Tom Uribcsand Dean of Student Affairs William Corcoran
said. "In several recent semesters, only one applicant has
been available for the selection process. In December,
1993, the commission considered a mouon to suspend
publication of The Collegian for the spring but when a
qualified candidate surfaced [Steve Kellogg], the commission tabled this action and decided to seriously examine the problems concerning this lack of interest and how
to overcome them."
See COLLEGIAN, Page 15
Bush now
'ordinary Joe'
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INSIGHT
Before a standing ovation, former President George
Bush gave an inspirational speech on the transition from
governing die most influential country in the world to
being a everyday citizen who drives his own car.
"I still play some golf," Bush said, "and it's amazing
how many people beat me now."
Bush and former President Gerald Ford were two
highlighted speakers of die first Community Business
Conference at the William Soroyan Theatre Saturday,
May 7.
The two Republicans enticed l-rcsnans with lively
humor, scnous criticism and witty anecdotes.
Alter meeting Bush backstage, Channel 30 television
newscaster R ich Rodriguez introduced Bush as a casual,
relaxed man.
"He's like talking to your dad — seriously — he's a
nice guy." Rodriguez said. "He told mc to say something
See BUSH, Page 15
Fresno's fallen angels
rise above the odds
These girls desene a first chance on a first impression
and a second chance on life'
Jen nifer Medina
 — INSIGHT
It should be a time of proms, school activities and youthful innocence.
But today, more than half of the homicides in Fresno County arc committed by
juveniles.
And while male juveniles arc playing a larger role in violent crimes, female juveniles
are laying down their tracks in other forrps of trouble.
"Females tend to become more involved in theft related offenses such as auto theft and
shoplifting," said Tcri Rothschild, deputy probation and lead officer for intake at Juvenile
Probation Services here in Fresno.
From Payless to Macy 's, young girls ranging from age 13 to 15, are walking into stores
and walking out with $300 to S500 worth of merchandise.
"These are pretty sophisticated kids," said Rothschild.
"The amount of clothing on their body lhat they can walk out with Ls absolutely
amazing."
Rothschild, is a 1978 CSUF graduate and holds a bachelor's degree in criminology.
SriehasDeenaderxityrMicanonoiTioerforthclast 18 years and has seen just about
everything.
See DELINQUENTS, Page 14
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