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Insight »• IXfS.ulmrH til Jtxirn.i/ftm. (,i(ifi>rm.i V.tfr (ami-ru n ( rrttfM/ utoiiruN rifwi-Mfit rhe nurirfi'v nfnfx.i/1 nl I ri.il Hijjfc/ AJImhiH iiJumns. Ititti<.,tn<l.irt\\i'>rk in ihiN/u XTW (he ufkrwim irf ther' ii^miIim- .tiilhots ..inc/ n PETER SCOn, .,4f.^n^h«^ ROBERT GAUTHIER. rn.in.wni; .<«*•<« JEFF KRAUSE. pfc*. •<*<» MICHAEL TODD, ^su* ...i.^-.^w.,., CYNDI GUERRA. '.,ss,,.uf.. .,»,,*-««•* CRIS MON AH AN, .m<x-iJ(e editor - news & features KATHRYN KARLE, aihs-rtr** manas-.* Sports: Fingers in two pies A1961 Academic Senate request for a major report on CSUF intercollegiate athletics has finally been answered. It came as no surprise to bear that the athletic program's budget is CSUF's largest. Other facts brought to attention by the report, however, were somewhat surprising and indicated that there is a great deal of truth to the belief that the importance of athletics has been blown out'of proportion at CSUF. The most shocking fact brought to attention by the report was the approval of a past CSUF president (Norman Baxter) for instructional funds to be used to create eight additional coaching positions. That move put the student-ins true tor ratio among athletes at 3-1. CSUF President Harold Haak should be commended for his prompt action in 1980 to return much of the instructional support money given to the athletic program for those eight coaching positions to truely instructional areas. But the major inbalance remains, however, as is indicated by the fact that the athletic program is still given one state- funded faculty position for every 5.5 full-time students in comparison to CSUF's overall faculty-student ratio of one instructor to 17.7 pupils. Much has been said and denied about the so-called myth of the "pampered student- athlete," but the costly student-teacher ratio in the athletic program does nothing but make the "myth" appear as a reality. The CSUF athletic program, a $4,000,000 a year operation, will not be hurt by the loss of funds for a few coaching positions. That loss is a drop in the bucket compared to the over $2,000,000 that the program earned for itself last year. Admittedly, there are substantial costs in- . volved in maintaining a successful sports program. Therefore, we should supposedly feel fortunate that Bulldog games are so well at tended. But with all that money pouring in, one wonders why tbe athletic program is not establishing academic programs to help its athletes graduate. One possible answer is that the athletic program, because of its large state funding, has not been forced to use much, if any, of its own revenues for academic purposes. Instead, that money has been put directly back into building stronger facilities and teams without much consideration for the building of minds and the earning of diplomas. Media coverage has recently pointed out a seemingly dismal graduation rate of athletes over the past few years at CSUF, but then we are told that the athletic program is bringing in thousands more every year and that the student-instructor ratio in the athletic department is closer to one-on-one than any department on campus. So what does this all mean? What this means is that a financial cushion has been built on which the leaders of the athletic program have learned to rely upon. President Haak and the CSUF Academic Senate took the first step in the reducing that athletic pampering by phasing out Baxter's addition of eight state-funded coaching postions. But much more needs to be done. Nearly one-and-a-quarter million dollars in state funds were used by the CSUF athletic program last year, while at the same time athletes' academic showings were getting worse. Campus statistics show that 16 percent of all CSUF athletes are on acedemic probation. More specifically, 27 percent of the football players on campus were shown by the same report to be on academic probation—while at the same time the Tutorial Center was in danger of being shut down for the remainder of the year. Obviously, money is being wasted. It's stiff upper lip time The recent proposed budget reorganization by the A.S. Senate has once again sparked up a long standing CSUF controversy: Where is the CSUF student's $10 fee best spent? Aside from a 100—plus special interest organizations (clubs), the A.S. fund is budgeted to aid programs which serve a highly proportionate amount of students. Organizations such as Intramurals, Vintage Days and The Daily Collegian serve thousands of students every year, but, because of this very popularity, have become psychological fixtures in the students' minds and are represented by very few individuals when budget time comes around. The student body, as a whole, is an apoplectic entity when it comes to the A.S., so there is a strong possibility those in control of the funds can be swayed by a vocal and sometimes volatile group with a special interest. In last week's April 26th A.S. meeting, a heated confrontation started when a proposed restructuring of the budget was announced. Because of the drastic nature of the proposed cuts, audience members almost instantly charged some Senators with racism. Con frontations such as this can easily influence the people on the receiving end of the criticism, and force them to reconsider their already planned action. It's a very effective method, but not appropriate in this situation. The proposed changes would have drastically reduced the groups' funds, but the money would still be available in the unallocated budget for next semester, when it would be more appropriate to cause a stir in the halls of the A.S. Waiting for next semester would also give the Senate aiJetter chance to weigh each funding request against each other, checking even closer the validity of the requests as it relates to the majority of the student body. The proposed cuts are not as bad as they sound. The money wouldn't be taken and locked away, it would still be available — next semester. Insight believes the Senate should pass the budget and loosen the grip some groups have on the students' money. Let any group interested flex their collective muscles and fight for their equal piece of the pie. Next semester. LETTERS Jimmy on the Almighty's team Howdy Michael Todd, - Associate editor-opinion-insight Sorry Mr. Todd, you got your bead screwed on wrong! 11 Some people are not filling you in on what's going on—on this campus, in this town, in this state, in this nation ... nowlam a living example of what God can do, this same God that you are putting down —even lower than your level!!! Some people are making you look like a screwball ....Notice what is happening at VMC (I am the one that originally asked the Fresno County Board of Supervisors for an Investigation—also asked for tbe Fresno - grand Jury Investigation — a total cover up is on) — tbey are scaring tbe Pee-Pee out of a bunch of people in this town, state & nation — (all the time trying to bypass Jim Kirby) - the heart attack that Police Chief Hansen had was Just one of many in a series—some before — some after — to come!! t Now this fellow (me) that has a slight southern accent (some say), has served Mental Institution time —several ' times—jail time —given false hearings, trials —you name HI!! BUT when "Jimmy" turned every thing over to the Control of God the Father, God tbe Son (Jesus. Christ) God the Holy Spirit — gave them the power to use the very Angels for "Jimmy's" benefit... etc .... Just take a look at what a change that has taken place in "Jimmy's" life!!! Taking Jesus as your Savior and Committing your life to him will help you get your act together ... because we see that it has really gone away!!! I would be glad to talk to you at anytime to tell you what the Lord has done,,is doing and is going to do In the future. I'm out at FSU about every day and would gladly tell you my story as to how the T-ord has saved my life, and carried me through some things that I wouldn't believe If I hadn't been there! 11 But WE had better not see any more of this putting my God or His people down In a screwball way!! 1 If you are going to put US down — do it in decency and order —even God respects honest dissent!!! But it Is quite a different story when many FSU Professors have been involved in the attempted . murders — some worse of Jim Kirbyll! —L<ove you, Jesus Loves you, Maranatha -Jim Kirby -MemKCLA All readers are invited to write to Insight. We a>k that your letters be brief as possible, and they may be shortened still Please include your name, signature, and phone number. Letters must be legible. Drop them oil in the ■ Insight ollice or mail to: tetters lo Insight CSU, Fresno Department of (oumalivm Fresno, CA 93740 Ignorance not always bliss To the Editor: As a currently able-bodied participant in thia year's Vintage Days activities, I would simply like to express my shock at seeing the disabled members of the student populaUon ushered down a back street In tbe middle of tbe Spirit Parade because a ramp had not been provided for them. Certain irsembers of the Vintage Days that building a ramp would be "too much work." Spend a day in a wheelchair and your idea of "work" I would certainly change. I feel a sense of additional con-. cern because a committment was made to those students In advance of their participation that either a ramp would be provided or tbe entire parade would follow tbe accessible route. Lack of sensitivity can be excused of it is a result of ignorance. In this case the responsible parties can only attempt to defend their breech of faith by pleading that a ramp would be too much work." How sad that those with their able bodies aren't able to do a little work with their minds. Also signed by: Ellen S. DeHaven Anthony Wilkie Mary Pena Ernie Saelton Rachael Cot ten Michelle Des Jarlais Beth Soriano Mary Ann Soriano AnityWard Steve Lawson Leslie Hoyt Clarence Phillips David Pomrumilli Christine Pavlovich Jim Lundberg Robert Brenner Cathy Jarocki Dick Thomas Arthur Ma rgosian Words from the world at small Oxygen as a luxury item Brickbats from some bounder Since man first walked on the moon, space exploration has advanced faster than any generation can remember and astronauts have come back with vivid descriptions of the earth and its splendor. The astronauts of the last space shuttle mission did not comment of the rare beauty of the earth and its deep, rich colors on blues and greens, but instead on the layer of pollution they saw around the earth. This layer of pollution is known as the "man-made" ozone layer, created by man with help from the sun. Emissions from our cart and factories escape into the atmosphere and scatter in the air. A photochemical reaction occurs with sunlight and the chemicals in tbe air, which causes the haze of pollution known as ozone. Tbe San Joaquin Valley is especially susceptible to this kind of pollution because of the amount of sunlight we receive, the bathtub-shape of our valley, our weather conditions and the use or misuse of emission control ta Fresno County. Instead of approving a motor vehicle inaction plan to help combat the valley pollu- i problem, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors rejected the plan, saying it was not cost effective. Fresno did not meet the guidelines and standards of the 1982 Clean Air Act and probably would not receive any allocated money from the state to maintain roads and highways in the county anyway. The problem is not whether the vehicle inspection is cost effective, but rather how strict or lenient standards should be made on industries and car owners. Obviously we are not going to get something for free, but certain standards and limits must be made to preserve the air we breathe and the conditions that we live in and strive for. No price could be set on long-term goals and committments if it would improve the quality of our air. Instead, our local leaders continue to make decisions that deny us the right to decide on our environment. One example is the diamond lanes that were on Highway 41. Instead of promoting car- pooling and conserving gas consumption, the diamonds were erased to make life more simple, less hectic for those wbo are strictly one- car-per-person oriented. It could be just as easy in the long-run to promote a vehicle inspection plan and spend a few bucks. That would provide us with cleaner air and guarantee our future generations a chance to breathe. MICHAEL TODD associate editor — opinion Tbe banking kiosk is covered with mini-bricks. That $31,000 paragon of architectural virtue has a veneer of mini-bricks. Mini-bricks are, for those not interested by the virile and sophisticated art of masonry, tbe front part of tbe brick without the rear, which is to say a mini-brick is in fact a mock brick. It is an Impostor, a stand-in, genuinely artificial and patently a fake. The mini-brick (and I hate to use the term 'brick* in its name, now that its false nature has been revealed) has none of tbe pleasant and delightful aspects that have marked tbe true brick. For you see, tbe mini-brick is ensrnetic, whereas the true brick was an element of structure, an element of the building, not a mere sop to tbe ephemeral dfmsnds of fashion. Those swine of song and story, tbe three little pigs, did not defeat their nemesis with minl-bricki and a teflon skillet. No, true bricks and a cast iron kettle cooked the goose of that wolf. Mini-bricks lack the heft of true bricks. What skulking anarchist would dare be seen tossing a mini- brick at a convenient symbol of authority. Krazy Kat would now be known as Kitty Know-it-all had Ignatius pummelled her grey matter with mere mini-bricks. * Would it be revenge to wall another sentient being up in a wine cellar with mini-bricks? If so, the Poe story would not please an avenging angel, but rather an innocent goblin intent on practical Joking. Gold too comes in bricks. Perhaps ' if Fort Knox backed our money with mini-bricks tbe world, or st least the portion labelled CSUF, would take to arms and demand that true bricks be re-instituted. But no, with mini-bricks only surrounding our money, and not backing It, tbe proletariat will passively accept this saddening devaluation. Bricks too are passive, but tbey ersdure. and in that manner always have their way. Their silent bulk gives elegant commentary on passing fads and styles. Tbe true brick Is a classic not some vastigal creature from a dark and primordial, but a survivor from a proud, industrious heritage. The true brick has weathered history - passed through the fires of fate with flying colors. The true brick exemplifies the virtues of patience and stolidness, of self-reliance and common sense What then, does tbe mini-brick exemplify? I am ashamed to even postulate on the matter. In the end, since that is after all where we all get it, the demise of our trusted friend the true brick becomes but a symbol. Tbe loss Is tangible enough in the case of tbe brick, but the genetic memory of the true brick will fade, leaving a ragged hole In our mlr*istobefmedmostur«iatisfactori- ly by the rruiir-brick. Perhaps the issue is so poignant to me because tbe banking kiosk (kiosk?) is the main feature of tbe view afforded to the Insight office. I lovingly watched as that temple to the almighty dollar was carefully slopped together, an organism not of flesh snd Mood but of concrete and chicken wire. And now its thews are nof true brick, but mini-brick. I say to you, the kiosk Is future, and that is tough luck.
Object Description
Title | 1983_05 Insight May 1983 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1983 |
Description | Weekly during the school year. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 8, 1969)-v. 29, no. 23 (May 13, 1998). Ceased with May 13, 1998, issue. Title from masthead. Merged with Daily collegian. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno Periodicals |
Contributors | California State University, Fresno Dept. of Journalism |
Coverage | October 8, 1969 – May 13, 1998 |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35mm |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 “E-image data” |
Language | eng |
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Title | Insight May 04 1983 p 2 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1983 |
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»• IXfS.ulmrH til Jtxirn.i/ftm. (,i(ifi>rm.i V.tfr (ami-ru
n ( rrttfM/ utoiiruN rifwi-Mfit rhe nurirfi'v nfnfx.i/1 nl I
ri.il Hijjfc/ AJImhiH iiJumns. Ititti<.,tn |