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Insight InSide April I 1998 CSUF confident to raise arena money ARENA, continued from page 1 PepsiCo received naming rights that it relinquished to Save Mart. Save-Mart Supermarkets will be granted the right to have a ticket outlet where tickets for Fresno State and Save Mart Center events are sold. PepsiCo kept exclusive pouring and vending rights, which includes non-alcoholic beverages, snacks»< packaged cookies and crackers. Peter Smits, vice president for University Advancement, is optimistic that the university will raise the allotted money for construction to proceed. "Right now we are very confident that we will raise the $32 million." Smits said. "There's still a lot of work to do, but we're still confident. We don't have any indications to the contrary." Raising the money Fresno Slate will raise money four different ways over the next 30 years. Private funding through corporate sponsorships will account for 38 percent. Other private funding will come from additional corporate sponsorships, seat option renewals and other incomes adding to another 25 percent. Fundraising and suites sales will contribute to 22 percent of funding followed by 15 percent from seat options. Within the 38 percent, the university hopes to get additional corporate sponsorships from categories such as banking institutions, agriculture, energy and telecommunications, Smits said. Currently, there are many corporations interested in sponsoring the event center. Fresno State is working on two substantial deals. The event center will be furnished with luxury suites which people can purchase. Fundraising tactics include donations from alumni and friends of the university. In return for contributions, donators will receive naming opportunities. Donors might be able to name the locker room, the coaches room or even the gift shop. According to Smits, naming opportunitie| are worth almost $750,000. The final 15 percent will come from seat options. People can buy a permanent seat that includes their name on the back of the scat. "We are very confident that we will achieve our projected goals for this event center campaign based on the demonstrated past of the Bulldog Foundation in its successful sale of seat options combined with other fund raising efforts," said Rob Saroyan, director of special projects for the Event Center. "We have an aggressive schedule ahead of us. but we're enthusiastic about meeting these goals." Features of the Save Mart Center The Save Mart Center will house approximately 15,000-18.000 seats. That's larger than the 10,200 seat Sell.nul Arena where the Fresno State Bulldogs currently play its basketball home games. In addition to basketball home games, the event center will be the site for volleyball games and wrestling matches. Concerts, cultural events, educational conferences, graduation ceremonies and renowned speakers will round out the multi-use facility. The Save Mart Center may include extra ., classrooms and computer labs, as well. Some added extras of the event center will include a Hall of Fame, club level dining, sports medicine facilities, specialty shops and other special features. Fresno State President John Welty said that the event center is an important element in Fresno State's quest to become "one of the nation's very best regional universities." The event center will be located at the southeast comer of the campus at Shaw and Chestnut Show a little faith photo by Mahito Tomoi During last week's Christian Awareness Week, students, like Julio Lopez (shown), expressed themselves and their love for Jesus through chalk drawings and sayings on the sidewalk near the Free Speech area west of the University Student Union. Temptations can cost $275 a space by Teri Fernandez Staff Writer Temptation lurks in forbidden areas — campus parking, for example. Out of the 4.901 parking spaces on campus. 192 are marked in blue and reserved for vehicles with handicapped decals. When it's hard to find a place in general parking, the blue marked handicap spaces may be tempting. But students need to be warned. The fine for succumbing to this temptation is $275. With seemingly non-existent parking spaces, it's no wonder that some students park their cars in the blue marked areas. However, there is a way to get a parking permit for these more accessible spaces. Rebecca Monies, who works at the Services for Disabilities office, said that anyone with medical verification can obtain a temporary handicap decal. The decals may be issued from one day to a number of weeks or more depending on the situation. One student received handicap parking privleges up to six weeks after having bunions removed. The Services for Students with Disabilities office is located on the first floor of the Henry Madden Library. A student who has just undergone surgery, has asthma, pregnancy-related problems or back problems can apply to obtain a decal. One student with an ingrown toe-nail provided medical proof that the decal was necessary and was granted one for two weeks. The blue spaces can be tempting when a student needs parking, but for those in need, these spaces arc a welcomed sign. However, last fall . there were 86 occasions when vehicles : ticketed for not displaying a handicap decal. Parties a regal affair for foreign students Faculty, staff admit to disobeying rules FIRE, continued from page 1 uses candles mostly to decorate around the holidays. Another staff member said she never started burning candles because she knew it was banned by state law. Many of the faculty and staff members admitted to burning candles in the past, but the recent warning made them stop. "Yes. I've burned candles, but as soon as the memo came out, I slopped." said Robin Button, administrative assistant in the criminology department. The memo was prompted by several complaints of faculty members smoking in buildings. There was a concern about the affects of cigarette smoke and burned candles on people with health problems. Moll said he came to work at Fresno State last August to, "take care of some things that weren't happening here before." In addition to various memos, the Environmental Health and Safety Department plans to devise a features manual to put on its web site. by John Steele Staff Writer Hundreds of students cross Cedar Avenue between the campus and Bulldog apartments every weekend in search of fun. It's party time. No substance-free rooms or restrictions mean that alcohol and cigarettes may be consumed at leisure by the legally entitled. House parties are arranged every weekend at different addresses. Cassie Everett and Kelly Gray, two British students, hold regular theme parties. One weekend, it was a cocktail party. Everyone had to dress up - women in dresses, men in suits, shirts, ties. Ladies wore sexy silk dresses, high heeled shoes and brightly colored tops to match the night. Handsome men in trendy gear and polished brogues escorted ladies to their destinations. Both men and women looked sharp and were ready to rock. "We prepared all day for the party on Friday night. Flashing lights on the ceiling, balloons on the wall, beer in the cooler and drinks on the kitchen work area that became our bar." said Gray. Into the quiet night air comes the faint base sounds of Oasis music. The opened door blasts conversation and a Stone Roses beat into your ears. Two barmen in Hawaiian shirts rhythmically serve drinks to expectant customers. A mass of people laughed, ate. drank and danced the night away. The atmosphere was hot. friendly, happy and very cool. "We apply to Bulldog security for permission, ask our friends to bring a bottle, and the atmosphere is just magic. This Friday it started at 8.30 p.m. and finished at 6 a.m.," said Everett. Security keeps a watch over the parties to make sure that noise is kept below jet take off levels and that there is no drunkenness. House parties do not seem to bother the neighbors. They arc either having their own or joining in with the one next door. "If there is any trouble, which is pretty rare, we are on hand to quickly sort it out. We don't get any drugs or illegal substances here." said a security guard. "We all work hard and play hard. Students are usually short of money so this is a cheap way to have a good night out. or should I say in." said Frans. a junior from New Zealand. w. & 1 0'our Jresno State Store. Albertsons 5750 N. First St. Fresno, Ca 93710 Open everyday, 6 am -12 am L It's your store. &*>><% Bill MiUxint ydfjjSjk Manager Jgq §§§^ 719 E. Barstow ^!E5\ F*£SNa CA 93710 C2.09) 222-2808 S"K« lWt 2%un6ow SFfoveers FhtWtT* Arranged Ft>r Colorful Memories' We have something for every kind of Romaatfcf 20^431-7701 5T5 N. I*abn Ave. fasno CA9J704 Bulldogs' Favorite Place to Eat Becky's Country Restaurant "Good old fashion cookin" "With that good old fashion service" Also get a 25% discount to students who present a college I.D. Rest# (209)241-0140 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.n Fax# (209)221-8020 1414 E. Shaw. Fresno CA LONGS COUPON Rent 1 Movie Receive 2nd Movie FREE • Both rentals must be on same store visit • Includes new releases 10 Locations Fresno/Clovis One coupon per customer per visit Noc valid with bcher offers - Expires April 98 On the Main Level Patio 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lemonade 25<f * Hot Pretzels 50$ Kennel Bookstore Vuttw w tfce Ritz! 28,h Anniversary Celebration Wednesday & Thursday APRIL 1 & 2 7:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. S*0 FRESNO STATE Store-Wide Discounts, Prizes & Music For more info, call 278-4062
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Title | 1998_04 Insight April 1998 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1998 |
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 |
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Language | eng |
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Title | Insight Apr 01 1998 p 3 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1998 |
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Insight
InSide
April I 1998
CSUF confident to raise arena money
ARENA, continued from page 1
PepsiCo received naming rights
that it relinquished to Save Mart.
Save-Mart Supermarkets will be
granted the right to have a ticket
outlet where tickets for Fresno
State and Save Mart Center events
are sold.
PepsiCo kept exclusive pouring
and vending rights, which includes
non-alcoholic beverages, snacks»<
packaged cookies and crackers.
Peter Smits, vice president for
University Advancement, is
optimistic that the university will
raise the allotted money for
construction to proceed.
"Right now we are very
confident that we will raise the $32
million." Smits said. "There's still a
lot of work to do, but we're still
confident. We don't have any
indications to the contrary."
Raising the money
Fresno Slate will raise money
four different ways over the next 30
years. Private funding through
corporate sponsorships will account
for 38 percent. Other private
funding will come from additional
corporate sponsorships, seat option
renewals and other incomes adding
to another 25 percent. Fundraising
and suites sales will contribute to
22 percent of funding followed by
15 percent from seat options.
Within the 38 percent, the
university hopes to get additional
corporate sponsorships from
categories such as banking institutions, agriculture, energy and
telecommunications, Smits said.
Currently, there are many
corporations interested in sponsoring the event center. Fresno State is
working on two substantial deals.
The event center will be
furnished with luxury suites which
people can purchase. Fundraising
tactics include donations from
alumni and friends of the university.
In return for contributions,
donators will receive naming
opportunities. Donors might be able
to name the locker room, the
coaches room or even the gift shop.
According to Smits, naming
opportunitie| are worth almost
$750,000.
The final 15 percent will come
from seat options. People can buy a
permanent seat that includes their
name on the back of the scat.
"We are very confident that we
will achieve our projected goals for
this event center campaign based on
the demonstrated past of the
Bulldog Foundation in its successful sale of seat options combined
with other fund raising efforts,"
said Rob Saroyan, director of
special projects for the Event
Center. "We have an aggressive
schedule ahead of us. but we're
enthusiastic about meeting these
goals."
Features of the Save Mart
Center
The Save Mart Center will
house approximately 15,000-18.000
seats. That's larger than the 10,200
seat Sell.nul Arena where the
Fresno State Bulldogs currently
play its basketball home games.
In addition to basketball home
games, the event center will be the
site for volleyball games and
wrestling matches. Concerts,
cultural events, educational
conferences, graduation ceremonies
and renowned speakers will round
out the multi-use facility. The Save
Mart Center may include extra .,
classrooms and computer labs, as
well.
Some added extras of the event
center will include a Hall of Fame,
club level dining, sports medicine
facilities, specialty shops and other
special features.
Fresno State President John
Welty said that the event center is
an important element in Fresno
State's quest to become "one of the
nation's very best regional universities."
The event center will be
located at the southeast comer of
the campus at Shaw and Chestnut
Show a little faith
photo by Mahito Tomoi
During last week's Christian Awareness Week, students, like Julio Lopez (shown), expressed themselves
and their love for Jesus through chalk drawings and sayings on the sidewalk near the Free Speech area
west of the University Student Union.
Temptations can cost $275 a space
by Teri Fernandez
Staff Writer
Temptation lurks in forbidden areas — campus
parking, for example.
Out of the 4.901 parking spaces on campus.
192 are marked in blue and reserved for vehicles
with handicapped decals.
When it's hard to find a place in general
parking, the blue marked handicap spaces may be
tempting. But students need to be warned. The fine
for succumbing to this temptation is $275.
With seemingly non-existent parking spaces,
it's no wonder that some students park their cars in
the blue marked areas. However, there is a way to
get a parking permit for these more accessible
spaces.
Rebecca Monies, who works at the Services
for Disabilities office, said that anyone with
medical verification can obtain a temporary
handicap decal. The decals may be issued from
one day to a number of weeks or more depending
on the situation.
One student received handicap parking
privleges up to six weeks after having bunions
removed.
The Services for Students with Disabilities
office is located on the first floor of the Henry
Madden Library. A student who has just undergone
surgery, has asthma, pregnancy-related problems
or back problems can apply to obtain a decal.
One student with an ingrown toe-nail provided
medical proof that the decal was necessary and
was granted one for two weeks.
The blue spaces can be tempting when a
student needs parking, but for those in need, these
spaces arc a welcomed sign. However, last fall
. there were 86 occasions when vehicles
: ticketed for not displaying a handicap decal.
Parties a regal affair for foreign students
Faculty, staff admit to disobeying rules
FIRE, continued from page 1
uses candles mostly to decorate around the holidays. Another staff member
said she never started burning candles because she knew it was banned by
state law.
Many of the faculty and staff members admitted to burning candles in
the past, but the recent warning made them stop.
"Yes. I've burned candles, but as soon as the memo came out, I
slopped." said Robin Button, administrative assistant in the criminology
department.
The memo was prompted by several complaints of faculty members
smoking in buildings. There was a concern about the affects of cigarette
smoke and burned candles on people with health problems.
Moll said he came to work at Fresno State last August to, "take care of
some things that weren't happening here before." In addition to various
memos, the Environmental Health and Safety Department plans to devise a
features manual to put on its web site.
by John Steele
Staff Writer
Hundreds of students cross
Cedar Avenue between the campus
and Bulldog apartments every
weekend in search of fun.
It's party time.
No substance-free rooms or
restrictions mean that alcohol and
cigarettes may be consumed at
leisure by the legally entitled.
House parties are arranged every
weekend at different addresses.
Cassie Everett and Kelly Gray,
two British students, hold regular
theme parties. One weekend, it was
a cocktail party. Everyone had to
dress up - women in dresses, men
in suits, shirts, ties.
Ladies wore sexy silk dresses,
high heeled shoes and brightly
colored tops to match the night.
Handsome men in trendy gear and
polished brogues escorted ladies to
their destinations.
Both men and women looked
sharp and were ready to rock.
"We prepared all day for the
party on Friday night. Flashing
lights on the ceiling, balloons on
the wall, beer in the cooler and
drinks on the kitchen work area that
became our bar." said Gray.
Into the quiet night air comes
the faint base sounds of Oasis
music. The opened door blasts
conversation and a Stone Roses
beat into your ears. Two barmen in
Hawaiian shirts rhythmically serve
drinks to expectant customers. A
mass of people laughed, ate. drank
and danced the night away. The
atmosphere was hot. friendly,
happy and very cool.
"We apply to Bulldog security
for permission, ask our friends to
bring a bottle, and the atmosphere
is just magic. This Friday it started
at 8.30 p.m. and finished at 6 a.m.,"
said Everett.
Security keeps a watch over the
parties to make sure that noise is
kept below jet take off levels and
that there is no drunkenness. House
parties do not seem to bother the
neighbors. They arc either having
their own or joining in with the one
next door.
"If there is any trouble, which
is pretty rare, we are on hand to
quickly sort it out. We don't get any
drugs or illegal substances here."
said a security guard.
"We all work hard and play
hard. Students are usually short of
money so this is a cheap way to
have a good night out. or should I
say in." said Frans. a junior from
New Zealand.
w.
& 1
0'our Jresno
State Store.
Albertsons
5750 N. First St.
Fresno, Ca 93710
Open everyday, 6 am -12 am L
It's your store.
&*>><% Bill MiUxint
ydfjjSjk Manager
Jgq
§§§^ 719 E. Barstow
^!E5\ F*£SNa CA 93710
C2.09) 222-2808
S"K« lWt
2%un6ow SFfoveers
FhtWtT* Arranged Ft>r Colorful Memories'
We have something for every kind of Romaatfcf
20^431-7701
5T5 N. I*abn Ave.
fasno CA9J704
Bulldogs' Favorite Place to Eat
Becky's Country Restaurant
"Good old fashion cookin"
"With that good old fashion service"
Also get a 25% discount to students
who present a college I.D.
Rest#
(209)241-0140
5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.n
Fax#
(209)221-8020
1414 E. Shaw. Fresno CA
LONGS COUPON
Rent 1 Movie Receive 2nd Movie
FREE
• Both rentals must be on same store visit
• Includes new releases
10 Locations Fresno/Clovis
One coupon per customer per visit
Noc valid with bcher offers - Expires April 98
On the Main Level Patio
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lemonade 25 |