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InStep Track Team Inspires Fresno State track stars take time to work with Fresno youths. Insight California State University, Fresno ^^^^^J April 22,1998 A City In Crisis Special Section Inside Join us in the first part of a three part series on. Fresno's problems. Interf raternity Council, Greeks look to change tainted image by Marty Hubbard Staff Writer The Interfraternity Council at Fresno State is working hard to change the bad image that it feels the Greek community has been stuck with. The Greeks al Fresno State feel their panies and lifestyles have been in the spotlight since last August, when Malcolm Boyd, a senior at Fresno State, was beaten outside of a fraternity party. The beating, which was later proven not to be Greek related, still haunts the Greek community as Boyd continues his slow re covery. Chris Boudreau. president of the Interfraternity Council (IFC). made it a personal goal lo change the stereotypes that plague the Greeks. "There is nothing wrong with what we do." Boudreau said. "We are social groups that have social functions." Changes in fraternity functions have been a priority for the council. The 12 IFC recognized fraternities and 550 approximate fraternity members have new function restrictions. Fraternity parties at Fresno State are now governed by very strict rules. Boudreau said. There are no kegs of beer and there arc paid security officials to watch the door to enforce the no underage drinking policy that fraternities have. "The parties that I go to are safe. It is like a night club." said Dan Biglow of Sigma Nu fraternity. "We get carded at the door and everyone usually gets wrist bands." Before, according to Biglow. anyone who brought alcohol could drink it. Now you must be 21-years-old to bring alcohol into the parties. "Partyjng is not all that Greeks do," Boudreau said. Earlier this semester there was an all Greek Philanthropy benefiting Stone Soup, an organization that helps the homeless. "We brought snow down from the mountains and set it up in the fraternity mall," Boudreau said. "Kids were able to play in it all day long." There has also been changes within the Interfraternity Council. Boudreau said that two members of the council were impeached for not accurately doing their jobs. "I wanted guys who would be more involved, more committed and better group leaders," Boudreau said. Todd Paramorc and Ashar Deen have replaced the two impeached council members. . Part-time Greek Adviser Manuel Olgin is also moving to the Student Service Personnel Office on the other side of campus. "We have needed a full time Greek advjser for sometime," Boudreau said. "Someone who is affiliated with the system." Fresno State put out a nationwide man hunt for a new Greek adviser, but the school has yet to fill the position. "The Greeks on campus are going to get more involved this semester." Boudreau said. Boudreau hopes that with the help of Pat Hill. Fresno State football coach, the Greeks will get positive publicity. The council tried to put together a charity football game which was to help the recruitment of players into the football program and into the Greek community with all the donations going to charities. Unfortunately, according to Boudreau, it didn't work out. But the Greeks have made plans for another philanthropic event. "We are going to have an all Greek boxing match." Boudreau said. "Every house will have a champion that will compete. They do it at other schools all the time." The money raised would go to Cancer research. There are more tentative plans and changes in the future for the Greeks. Rainy days in springtime? by Erin Maxwell and John Sanders Staff Writers It's fallen softly in the late afternoon from cottony gray clouds, creating a scant trickle off the roadway into the storm drains. It's pelted the ground from malevolent black thunderheads that turn the sunlight to a weak greenish glow and fill the streets with rushing gray water. It's been accompanied by the hail that piled in drifts along Shaw avenue, lightning that ripped through! the sky. flooding, mudslides, high winds, damaged roofs'and valley residents sick of the whole season. It's that menacing rain. For months the major problem on the Fresno State campus was not getting to class on time, but trying to avoid the large mud puddles left by the heavy rains that preceded the night before. Since Jan. 1, a total of 57 days of rain has dropped like flies. In fact, 24 of the 28 days in February were rainy days. In January, it rained 15 days, in March, 11 days, and so far in April seven days. According to Gary Sanger, a meteorologist for the San Joaquin Valley Forecast in Hanford, a total of 16.98 inches of rain has fallen since July 1. The average from July 1 to mid-April is only 9.82 inches of rain. Fresno still has a long way to go before it reaches the 1982-1983 record of 23.57 inches of rain. Damage due to the rains has been extensive. Major street floods in Merced and Earlimart, thunderstorms resulting in hail, tornadoes and heavy winds have all resulted due to the gusty showers that have spread over the valley. According to Sanger, uees have been blown down, fences torn apart and roofs have been demolished. In Bakers- field, only 90 miles south of Fresno, winds reached a point of 57 mph."It's a lot easier for me to cope with the rains than dealing with shoveling a lot of snow." Sanger said, who is a native of chilly Rochester. New York. But what about the native Califor- nians? "I hate the rains because usually it's sunny. And how am I supposed to get darker," said Andrea Larussa. a native of San Jose. Photo by Ryan Weber A die hard fan waits out a rain delay at Beiden Field. Several games were postponed because of heavy and frequent rains. The people of Fresno have a little something to smile about. Sanger said that this week is supposed to be dry and warm. However, in May of 1995, 1.19 inches of rain fell. But last year it only rained .01 of an inch from mid-April to May. "I'm sick of the rains. I wish the sun would come out and May out until Christmas," said Paul Adams, a professor in the mass communication and journalism department. "Mother Nature is robbing Fresno of its primary asset: its mild, balmy, spring days. So I have only one thing to sav to El Nino, 'get lost.'" Students' seating added for CSUF athletic events by Tammi Storey Staff Writer Changes are being made regarding Fresno State students at athletic events. Fresno State football games will now have the first 23 rows of eight to ten sections totaling 4,000 seats set aside for students. "If we need more we can expand that to 5.000." said Terry Johnson, ticket manager for Fresno State Athletics. These seats are located on the east side of the stadium. The reason for the location change is because students weren't sitting in one section. Now there will be a larger area along the field to sit, which will make it easier to find other students. Another change is that there will also be two no-alcohol sections. Also, a proposal was made for a section in the end-zone that will have sr tickets. "The reason any of us are here is because of the students." Johnson said. "It would be a lot nicer if students could gel in for free. But, since this is not possible, due to financial concerns, we are trying to make it a little easier for them to attend." There will still be a section for the band and one designated for both players and recruiters al football games. The changes were made due to complaints, suggestions and overall observation of how events functioned last year. In basketball, there will still be six sections reserved for students behind and to the east of the north basket. Tickets will still be sold for the season only, and 750 tickets will be for students. see STUDENTS, page 2 Photo by Sports Info. Fresno State head football coach Pat Hill and his Bulldogs gear up for the upcoming 1998 season. This past season Fresno State finished with an overall record of 6- 6 including 5-3 in the Western Athletic Conference.See story on page 8. Planetarium set to be built in spring semester 1999 by Melissa Esqueda Staff Writer The sky's the limit for the new Downing Planetarium at Fresno State. The 2,500-square-foot, 74-seat planetarium will be named after Dr. F. Harold Downing, a lifelong Fresno resident who donated $840,000 to the School of Natural Sciences. Of the $840,000 donated. $600,000 will go to the planetarium and $240,000 will go to six scholarships a year to the top scholars studying science. The planning and preparation for the , planetarium, "is moving rapidly and is well under way " said Fresno Slate President John Welly at the groundbreaking ceremony. Provost Michael Ortiz told guests at the groundbreaking about the planetarium's purpose. "It will include a teacher resource center, video based resources, provide information for K through 12 students in the public schools and will be known as the Central California Science Center," Ortiz said. Plans for a remote telescope in the mountains will receive images projected from the planetarium. The planetarium is expected to be complete by spring 1999 and it will provide video and audio hookups to other science programs throughout California. Programs such as the marine biology program at Moss Landing, the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California Berkeley and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, will receive information via the Downing Planetarium. "This will be a great asset to the community." said Steve White, assistant professor of physics and the director of the Downing Planetarium. Officials said the planetarium is expected to hold 500 shows a year and will attract over 40.000.students. The planetarium was designed by Fresno incorporated architects Allen Lew and William Patnaude. Officials are still working on construction bids, but once that gets under way, it looks like March 1999 will be an exciting opening month. "Every year we were hoping for some good news, and finally something came through." said physics professor Mel DaCosta. "We weren't expecting this push—it's a great thing." Randy Steincr, a liberal arts major and member of the Central Valley Astronomers, said that the planetarium will have a hands- on aspect, "...giving Valley students something to experience especially with astronomy and physics." "Fresno is a great location for a planetarium. It might even stir-up some competition for the other universities in California." Steiner said. Downing is thrilled for this new opportunity for the Valley. "I'm looking forward to the day when I get to look through the telescope." Downing said at the groundbreaking ceremony. Downing, a Fresno orthopedist, has a long list of accomplishments. In addilion to his medical career, he has invented surgical instruments for the benefit of the medical community. Downing served as a sea going doctor aboard the navy ships during World War II. He retired in 1989 after nearly 60 years of medical practice. Downing's gift is the largest ever made to Fresno State's science department. New signs first phase of campus improvements by Kathy Yager-Howell Staff Writer Ifyou're told to get lost again on this campus it will be much more difficult to do. Striking new directory signs are in place to keep you from losing your way. "It makes a good impression on you when you're driving by; they remind me of the ones at Long Beach," one student said. "I never noticed we had any before." The sharp royal blue and Bulldog-red signs greet commuters along the campus corridors, welcoming a fresh image of the campus. Placed conspicuously at main streets and parking lots, the signs are a pan of big plans by the parking directors. "This is just the first phase of improvements." parking manager Gary Beddingfield said. "This plan has been in the works for two years." Beddingfield said there were 17 signs installed at "critical" traffic points around campus. The majority of the signs are on Barstow Avenue, where the majority of stop signs are. Each of the signs are approximately 6-feet high and 4-feet wide. Directions to parking lots and departments are indicated in white vinyl.letters. The blue aluminum panels arc weather resistant and are supposed to be easy to clean in the event of vandalism. Gray galvanized steel posts secure the signs in the ground, awaiting a concrete foundation that will be poured when the weather permits. The weather was another factor in the timing of installation of the signs. "It was important to find the right kind of signs to withstand the weather and possible "laggings' by vandals." Beddingfield said. Students were surveyed and several designs were considered when choosing the right look for Fresno Slate. "We looked at signs at San Diego State. Northridge and Long Beach State before making our decision." Beddingfield said. "We had one major debate among ourselves about ihe design and that was concerning placement of the Bulldog seal or the Fresno State sunburst on the sign. It became a distracting argument, so we decided on no seal at all." The signs are products ol'APCO. a company in Atlanta. GA. Each sign cost approximate!) $3,000. The total cost for the entire project was $76,000. Beddingfield said the purchases were possible through fines collected from parking citations Next on ihe list of improvements is the installation of more bigger, bolder parking lot identifiers and parking pass dispensers. In the third phase of development, interior signs will be placed in front of buildings, directing students to departmental offices. Beddingfield said over the course of the next five years, students could see the information kiosk at Shaw and Maple revamped so students can drive up to an extensive directory of the campus. "We're very excited about the improvements and the general feedback has been good," Beddingfield said.
Object Description
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 |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 “E-image data” |
Language | eng |
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Title | Insight Apr 22 1998 p 1 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1998 |
Full-Text-Search | InStep Track Team Inspires Fresno State track stars take time to work with Fresno youths. Insight California State University, Fresno ^^^^^J April 22,1998 A City In Crisis Special Section Inside Join us in the first part of a three part series on. Fresno's problems. Interf raternity Council, Greeks look to change tainted image by Marty Hubbard Staff Writer The Interfraternity Council at Fresno State is working hard to change the bad image that it feels the Greek community has been stuck with. The Greeks al Fresno State feel their panies and lifestyles have been in the spotlight since last August, when Malcolm Boyd, a senior at Fresno State, was beaten outside of a fraternity party. The beating, which was later proven not to be Greek related, still haunts the Greek community as Boyd continues his slow re covery. Chris Boudreau. president of the Interfraternity Council (IFC). made it a personal goal lo change the stereotypes that plague the Greeks. "There is nothing wrong with what we do." Boudreau said. "We are social groups that have social functions." Changes in fraternity functions have been a priority for the council. The 12 IFC recognized fraternities and 550 approximate fraternity members have new function restrictions. Fraternity parties at Fresno State are now governed by very strict rules. Boudreau said. There are no kegs of beer and there arc paid security officials to watch the door to enforce the no underage drinking policy that fraternities have. "The parties that I go to are safe. It is like a night club." said Dan Biglow of Sigma Nu fraternity. "We get carded at the door and everyone usually gets wrist bands." Before, according to Biglow. anyone who brought alcohol could drink it. Now you must be 21-years-old to bring alcohol into the parties. "Partyjng is not all that Greeks do," Boudreau said. Earlier this semester there was an all Greek Philanthropy benefiting Stone Soup, an organization that helps the homeless. "We brought snow down from the mountains and set it up in the fraternity mall," Boudreau said. "Kids were able to play in it all day long." There has also been changes within the Interfraternity Council. Boudreau said that two members of the council were impeached for not accurately doing their jobs. "I wanted guys who would be more involved, more committed and better group leaders," Boudreau said. Todd Paramorc and Ashar Deen have replaced the two impeached council members. . Part-time Greek Adviser Manuel Olgin is also moving to the Student Service Personnel Office on the other side of campus. "We have needed a full time Greek advjser for sometime," Boudreau said. "Someone who is affiliated with the system." Fresno State put out a nationwide man hunt for a new Greek adviser, but the school has yet to fill the position. "The Greeks on campus are going to get more involved this semester." Boudreau said. Boudreau hopes that with the help of Pat Hill. Fresno State football coach, the Greeks will get positive publicity. The council tried to put together a charity football game which was to help the recruitment of players into the football program and into the Greek community with all the donations going to charities. Unfortunately, according to Boudreau, it didn't work out. But the Greeks have made plans for another philanthropic event. "We are going to have an all Greek boxing match." Boudreau said. "Every house will have a champion that will compete. They do it at other schools all the time." The money raised would go to Cancer research. There are more tentative plans and changes in the future for the Greeks. Rainy days in springtime? by Erin Maxwell and John Sanders Staff Writers It's fallen softly in the late afternoon from cottony gray clouds, creating a scant trickle off the roadway into the storm drains. It's pelted the ground from malevolent black thunderheads that turn the sunlight to a weak greenish glow and fill the streets with rushing gray water. It's been accompanied by the hail that piled in drifts along Shaw avenue, lightning that ripped through! the sky. flooding, mudslides, high winds, damaged roofs'and valley residents sick of the whole season. It's that menacing rain. For months the major problem on the Fresno State campus was not getting to class on time, but trying to avoid the large mud puddles left by the heavy rains that preceded the night before. Since Jan. 1, a total of 57 days of rain has dropped like flies. In fact, 24 of the 28 days in February were rainy days. In January, it rained 15 days, in March, 11 days, and so far in April seven days. According to Gary Sanger, a meteorologist for the San Joaquin Valley Forecast in Hanford, a total of 16.98 inches of rain has fallen since July 1. The average from July 1 to mid-April is only 9.82 inches of rain. Fresno still has a long way to go before it reaches the 1982-1983 record of 23.57 inches of rain. Damage due to the rains has been extensive. Major street floods in Merced and Earlimart, thunderstorms resulting in hail, tornadoes and heavy winds have all resulted due to the gusty showers that have spread over the valley. According to Sanger, uees have been blown down, fences torn apart and roofs have been demolished. In Bakers- field, only 90 miles south of Fresno, winds reached a point of 57 mph."It's a lot easier for me to cope with the rains than dealing with shoveling a lot of snow." Sanger said, who is a native of chilly Rochester. New York. But what about the native Califor- nians? "I hate the rains because usually it's sunny. And how am I supposed to get darker," said Andrea Larussa. a native of San Jose. Photo by Ryan Weber A die hard fan waits out a rain delay at Beiden Field. Several games were postponed because of heavy and frequent rains. The people of Fresno have a little something to smile about. Sanger said that this week is supposed to be dry and warm. However, in May of 1995, 1.19 inches of rain fell. But last year it only rained .01 of an inch from mid-April to May. "I'm sick of the rains. I wish the sun would come out and May out until Christmas," said Paul Adams, a professor in the mass communication and journalism department. "Mother Nature is robbing Fresno of its primary asset: its mild, balmy, spring days. So I have only one thing to sav to El Nino, 'get lost.'" Students' seating added for CSUF athletic events by Tammi Storey Staff Writer Changes are being made regarding Fresno State students at athletic events. Fresno State football games will now have the first 23 rows of eight to ten sections totaling 4,000 seats set aside for students. "If we need more we can expand that to 5.000." said Terry Johnson, ticket manager for Fresno State Athletics. These seats are located on the east side of the stadium. The reason for the location change is because students weren't sitting in one section. Now there will be a larger area along the field to sit, which will make it easier to find other students. Another change is that there will also be two no-alcohol sections. Also, a proposal was made for a section in the end-zone that will have sr tickets. "The reason any of us are here is because of the students." Johnson said. "It would be a lot nicer if students could gel in for free. But, since this is not possible, due to financial concerns, we are trying to make it a little easier for them to attend." There will still be a section for the band and one designated for both players and recruiters al football games. The changes were made due to complaints, suggestions and overall observation of how events functioned last year. In basketball, there will still be six sections reserved for students behind and to the east of the north basket. Tickets will still be sold for the season only, and 750 tickets will be for students. see STUDENTS, page 2 Photo by Sports Info. Fresno State head football coach Pat Hill and his Bulldogs gear up for the upcoming 1998 season. This past season Fresno State finished with an overall record of 6- 6 including 5-3 in the Western Athletic Conference.See story on page 8. Planetarium set to be built in spring semester 1999 by Melissa Esqueda Staff Writer The sky's the limit for the new Downing Planetarium at Fresno State. The 2,500-square-foot, 74-seat planetarium will be named after Dr. F. Harold Downing, a lifelong Fresno resident who donated $840,000 to the School of Natural Sciences. Of the $840,000 donated. $600,000 will go to the planetarium and $240,000 will go to six scholarships a year to the top scholars studying science. The planning and preparation for the , planetarium, "is moving rapidly and is well under way " said Fresno Slate President John Welly at the groundbreaking ceremony. Provost Michael Ortiz told guests at the groundbreaking about the planetarium's purpose. "It will include a teacher resource center, video based resources, provide information for K through 12 students in the public schools and will be known as the Central California Science Center," Ortiz said. Plans for a remote telescope in the mountains will receive images projected from the planetarium. The planetarium is expected to be complete by spring 1999 and it will provide video and audio hookups to other science programs throughout California. Programs such as the marine biology program at Moss Landing, the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California Berkeley and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, will receive information via the Downing Planetarium. "This will be a great asset to the community." said Steve White, assistant professor of physics and the director of the Downing Planetarium. Officials said the planetarium is expected to hold 500 shows a year and will attract over 40.000.students. The planetarium was designed by Fresno incorporated architects Allen Lew and William Patnaude. Officials are still working on construction bids, but once that gets under way, it looks like March 1999 will be an exciting opening month. "Every year we were hoping for some good news, and finally something came through." said physics professor Mel DaCosta. "We weren't expecting this push—it's a great thing." Randy Steincr, a liberal arts major and member of the Central Valley Astronomers, said that the planetarium will have a hands- on aspect, "...giving Valley students something to experience especially with astronomy and physics." "Fresno is a great location for a planetarium. It might even stir-up some competition for the other universities in California." Steiner said. Downing is thrilled for this new opportunity for the Valley. "I'm looking forward to the day when I get to look through the telescope." Downing said at the groundbreaking ceremony. Downing, a Fresno orthopedist, has a long list of accomplishments. In addilion to his medical career, he has invented surgical instruments for the benefit of the medical community. Downing served as a sea going doctor aboard the navy ships during World War II. He retired in 1989 after nearly 60 years of medical practice. Downing's gift is the largest ever made to Fresno State's science department. New signs first phase of campus improvements by Kathy Yager-Howell Staff Writer Ifyou're told to get lost again on this campus it will be much more difficult to do. Striking new directory signs are in place to keep you from losing your way. "It makes a good impression on you when you're driving by; they remind me of the ones at Long Beach," one student said. "I never noticed we had any before." The sharp royal blue and Bulldog-red signs greet commuters along the campus corridors, welcoming a fresh image of the campus. Placed conspicuously at main streets and parking lots, the signs are a pan of big plans by the parking directors. "This is just the first phase of improvements." parking manager Gary Beddingfield said. "This plan has been in the works for two years." Beddingfield said there were 17 signs installed at "critical" traffic points around campus. The majority of the signs are on Barstow Avenue, where the majority of stop signs are. Each of the signs are approximately 6-feet high and 4-feet wide. Directions to parking lots and departments are indicated in white vinyl.letters. The blue aluminum panels arc weather resistant and are supposed to be easy to clean in the event of vandalism. Gray galvanized steel posts secure the signs in the ground, awaiting a concrete foundation that will be poured when the weather permits. The weather was another factor in the timing of installation of the signs. "It was important to find the right kind of signs to withstand the weather and possible "laggings' by vandals." Beddingfield said. Students were surveyed and several designs were considered when choosing the right look for Fresno Slate. "We looked at signs at San Diego State. Northridge and Long Beach State before making our decision." Beddingfield said. "We had one major debate among ourselves about ihe design and that was concerning placement of the Bulldog seal or the Fresno State sunburst on the sign. It became a distracting argument, so we decided on no seal at all." The signs are products ol'APCO. a company in Atlanta. GA. Each sign cost approximate!) $3,000. The total cost for the entire project was $76,000. Beddingfield said the purchases were possible through fines collected from parking citations Next on ihe list of improvements is the installation of more bigger, bolder parking lot identifiers and parking pass dispensers. In the third phase of development, interior signs will be placed in front of buildings, directing students to departmental offices. Beddingfield said over the course of the next five years, students could see the information kiosk at Shaw and Maple revamped so students can drive up to an extensive directory of the campus. "We're very excited about the improvements and the general feedback has been good," Beddingfield said. |