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Insight
IN FOCUS & SPORTS
Oct, 15.1997
Students struggle with social relationships
I Finding new ways to be
together doesn't have to
be an exercise in futility.
byJuatanDay
StaffWriter
You know the picture You need-* creative idea for your Saturday date You crave
something more than dinner and a movie
Bw the ewe ha* to take place in or around
Fresno and on a college student's budget
Mission impossible' Far from it
Fresno's diverse weather and central location provide plenty of invitations to the
great outdoors or happening indoor settings
A romantic picnic al Woodward Park
mixes atmosphere with low coat
"It't really inexpensive," said senior
David Fox*, who takes his girlfriend Beth on
such dates "You can do the whole thing for
aboul$7"
Foxx said he usually stops at a grocery
store deli for lunch Fixings His list includes
lunch meat, a loaf of fresh French bread
and two bottles of fruit juice He packs sandwich condiments from home f-n trance to the
park is only $2
"This is meaningful to Beth, but it doesn't
cost a lot." Foxx said
PLAYING THE
Sociology professor
explains the need for
romantic interaction.
Another outdoor adventure awaits 45 mm
me* down Route 168 at Shaver Lake With
winter just around the comer, playing in the
»now could make
for a day to remem ~
her
"One of die most fun dates I've been on
wa* at the batting cage.
NicboMs said "h wasn't your
Mandate"
NichoiU got nd of the -blahs" by hitting
batenelh. She said the date was enjoyable be
came R wasn't stressful and easily gave them
sornething to talk about.
"He showed me how to bat," NtcbolTs said.
"It wasn't a serious situation And I didn't
have to smooch him."
A visit to a farmer's market can also set up
a light, romantic evening.
"I like to cook dinner for Beth, lost said
"As a college student 1 can't afford to go
| somewhere like) Tahoe Joe'* everyday."
Foxx said a casual stroll together through
local farmers' stands provides an opportunity
for relaxed conversation and possibly some
tasty samples
Tower District Marketing Corrtnirftee director Bill Kuebter said the downtown area also
has something for all ages and relationships
"The nature of the Tower District is walking, which i* great for
Social conformity chelate* that a* people
reach maturity, friends and low f
use a variety of criteria to determine attractiveness
"To a point I agree due appoint* attract."
said Jon Ice, a junior "I still would need to
person to have a successful relationship "
v look "Movies are unsocial. You pay
forward to w.nier $14, sit somewhere for two
time because n * a hours and you still don 7 know
KSSSE tWfmw"
em things on a - David Foxx, senior
date." Fresno
. State alumnus
George Smith said
"You can go skiing You can snowboard
You can build a snowman The possihili
tie* are endless
" Kuebler said
"Park your car and
there are 15 establishment* within walking
distance"
Kuebler said there
are a variety of restaurants from a Me-N-
Ed's pizza parlor to the
ritzy Daily Planet
Butterfield * Brew
Shaver Lake, typically ha* enough snow
from Thanksgiving to February to spend a
few exhilarating hours sliding on saucers,
making snow angels and having snowball
fight* Hot chocolate is essential and pack
ing t sack lunch is a cheap and convenient
alternative to fast food
Cool sports «pof»
For the sport minded, there are plenty of
places within the city limits to burn some
energy
ery and other clubs provide live entertainment
The Avalon offers games of pool
Daters can also calch a play at Second
Space or dance the night away at Jax House
"We pride ourselves on diversity." Kuebler
said.
Brainstorming for something original to do
on a date can be frustrating, but the results
can he well worth it
"Movie* are uaaociai," Fox* said "You pay
$14, you tit tormsvhere far two hours, you
still don't know the person and the whole pur
pose of rhe date wa* to get to know them "
f
According to Valgeirsson. students feel
tremendous pressure to find UKcesi « dating. When dating goes wrong, it is hard for
young people to face rejection
Determining whether or not dating pan
ners have matching qualities it not ewy
Sopfiomore Ryan Work think most people
seek dating situations that can lead to long-
term relationships
You're always looking for someone
you're going to spend a long time with."
Work said
I look for longrterm qualities, because
they are more special." senior Chris
Raiskup said
Other aspects of dating Valgeirsson emphasized included the importance of physi
cal contact
Long distance relationships often fail
because individual* need a constant physical
presence m ihe relationship for reinforcement
But. Valgeirsson said, muieiimt* the physi
i.al »*pect can he over emphasized, while
friendship is the main ingredttw to a tweeet-
ful relationship
"If a girl is not attractive. I can't get myself
to go out with her Basically, you're not go-
irtgtoasjoutwidisoriseraseyvu'renotphysi
cally attracted to," k» tatd
"If it work*, il i* a good date "
®Kibbles&t3ITS
Tickets for Midnight Madness
Saturday in the North Gym are on
tale for $2
The annual event kicks gg has
kethall practice for the men with
a split team'ianmmage
Other activities included Ihe in
traduction of the women* team,
a three point shooting contest and
a coaches vs alumni game
ataawtetajofioa:
Seater Mlk* Mel
aw auanaaaa *wh 7y 71 t» an t
gawi far a 4ln place ue
It may be flu *eason, but even
having six Bulldog players bat
tling the bug on the road was not
enough to slop Fresno Stale from
beating Tulsa 10 I V l< i, IS-sV
15 10 Thursday and Rue 1*4
Ih 14 IV*. Saturday
Shaau* Bennett led all play
ers with 18 kills and a career high
a dig*
Adrlenne Sanaey had 13
kills against Rite in the Bulldogs
fourth consecutive W At win
Diana Nalbandian followed
her WAC Pltyer of the Week
honors as this week's Pacific l>i
The Bulldog* dropped to J 4
overall and I I in the WAC after
losing at Hawaii 28 In Saturday
Ne*l up is Air Fi*-ce Saturday
al II am The Falcons are
gajgaajbuaag
I 7 0 after beating
CROSS COUNTRY
The Fresno State men took first
and Ihe women second al the
Frr*no Pa. M
bird ( hallenge Saturday at
Woodward Park
Senior Juan ftaaln finished
second overall with a time of
26:24 on the five mile course
Kelly Jacebeen plated third
al II 59 on a five >
itch for a 12 league
a 2 I ktwatTetwlV
JOYAL: students, others prove
unclear about president's name
cortejnued from page 1
for close In 2< year*
It got I
Some student* not only pronounced it wrong,
but were adamant that their mispronunciation
was right
"I work in the registrar * office and we all
pronounce 11 Joy Al.,' said Marie D
Ramirez, a junior majoring in theater art*
"I'm sure thai* right "
But contrary to popular belief, a few have
found how to tay Joyal* name, tome by par
posefelly learning 11 and other* by stumbling
on it
Mary Hernandez office manager for the
University Outre*ch office said thtt in the
Joyal administration building, erne was likely to
hear the name sounded both way* She proudly
pointed oat, however, thai in her office if*
alway* "JOYal "
Frethmen outnumbered temor* in getting the
name right, and women were more likely than
men to pronounce it correctly
*JB*I first citizen. Pretideai Joha
Writs didn 1 hetitate when he wat atked
1 have alway* pronounced it JOYal '"
Dr Arnold Joyal pul Ihitrg* in perspeitive
'Well it * been 1 long time since I've been
on campus." he said
"They caa say 11 any way ihev w*nt he
continued "Bal if you caa *ay royal, then you
.an say lov.l
Hot seat
The Mg Fraene Fa* andad R» 12-day run Sunday.
aWauTTifn#r ntUM for BrtaW "tid (top) atnd oviw
neatrtdng #*$• •nrf of $m
Players hearts follow coaches,
not schools they once played for
I Loyalties go beyond
school colors and
mascots.
follow their coaches, as Smith and Revnassd*
No rate* exist Ban pre WW a player h
by JnraTtifar Starke
Staff VVrfter
hthmnsayhrntWtnuj*vru*««raBi
When men * tennis couth Petri S
t player d
coach. Hegarty believe* coachr* a1
Fresno State for Pepperdine Iwwrttry *u* "If • coach leave*, then I dunk feat ew
summer, four Bulldog player* fdnoswd. dtoeld teH the players, 'You signed w
And after women* soccer coach Peter rVeaan Stew, and it t* my bebef that y
Reynaud left Sonoma State to c*w**rw*n*v *houM ttey wen rWtno Saw. '" he tatd
State, nta it net Otrianaa BcH roPavwed He <*nd Snath etpeesaed that exact *e*
Umayk^\yk*pUy~am*km>t<m9**m mew before aeearttog u> P^***.chm
WrWtwiS**wcoaci»M»a*d they have Bw. Hegarty stwl ' a ctutch ra'i frev
g to do ***• players' aeeunnutttwttu kid to stay"
"You ttught get tway wnh a, but if you have
any eduttat ail vouwouldnt even dare." *a»d nVttotatWnhehsedtentwniita^
Michael Hegarty the tennis coach who re una Befl to transfer from Sonoma Saw to
placed s.mih rWtnoSteu —
According to Dave Sthnnre. NCAA mem rived here
ttoRw.coachetcan
Both Ssnrth aad Reynaud said they know
the rule* and they heiarw ewnwetog player* »» brtWhtWpl^dtw lean be
to follow diem to 1
* t coach, you are paid to hutid a pn>
." Reynaud said "You are not patd to
then h is my mh
program and '1TneBt1aiWlw»toa»aalar|w
lhni ihiv tall Hryartv said **-. ktBJ mv
aid
"If* wrraw, for a coach, when he leaves a p********
place, to recruit player* Thai'* illegal, aad Heearty hrbe*e» 1
Peter |SmiW|<hd»it do that." he tatd he dktwf»ay dt^autr the absente*
There are. however, no guideline* prohth IV player* that are law uuiy warn B he
atag ethlteu Bom atatptutwutfy dtxtdtog to bere. he **ud 1 thtnk that the pisver* here
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| Title | 1997_10 Insight October 1997 |
| Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
| Publication Date | 1997 |
| 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 |
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| Title | Insight Oct 15 1997 p 3 |
| Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publication Date | 1997 |
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Insight
IN FOCUS & SPORTS
Oct, 15.1997
Students struggle with social relationships
I Finding new ways to be
together doesn't have to
be an exercise in futility.
byJuatanDay
StaffWriter
You know the picture You need-* creative idea for your Saturday date You crave
something more than dinner and a movie
Bw the ewe ha* to take place in or around
Fresno and on a college student's budget
Mission impossible' Far from it
Fresno's diverse weather and central location provide plenty of invitations to the
great outdoors or happening indoor settings
A romantic picnic al Woodward Park
mixes atmosphere with low coat
"It't really inexpensive," said senior
David Fox*, who takes his girlfriend Beth on
such dates "You can do the whole thing for
aboul$7"
Foxx said he usually stops at a grocery
store deli for lunch Fixings His list includes
lunch meat, a loaf of fresh French bread
and two bottles of fruit juice He packs sandwich condiments from home f-n trance to the
park is only $2
"This is meaningful to Beth, but it doesn't
cost a lot." Foxx said
PLAYING THE
Sociology professor
explains the need for
romantic interaction.
Another outdoor adventure awaits 45 mm
me* down Route 168 at Shaver Lake With
winter just around the comer, playing in the
»now could make
for a day to remem ~
her
"One of die most fun dates I've been on
wa* at the batting cage.
NicboMs said "h wasn't your
Mandate"
NichoiU got nd of the -blahs" by hitting
batenelh. She said the date was enjoyable be
came R wasn't stressful and easily gave them
sornething to talk about.
"He showed me how to bat," NtcbolTs said.
"It wasn't a serious situation And I didn't
have to smooch him."
A visit to a farmer's market can also set up
a light, romantic evening.
"I like to cook dinner for Beth, lost said
"As a college student 1 can't afford to go
| somewhere like) Tahoe Joe'* everyday."
Foxx said a casual stroll together through
local farmers' stands provides an opportunity
for relaxed conversation and possibly some
tasty samples
Tower District Marketing Corrtnirftee director Bill Kuebter said the downtown area also
has something for all ages and relationships
"The nature of the Tower District is walking, which i* great for
Social conformity chelate* that a* people
reach maturity, friends and low f
use a variety of criteria to determine attractiveness
"To a point I agree due appoint* attract."
said Jon Ice, a junior "I still would need to
person to have a successful relationship "
v look "Movies are unsocial. You pay
forward to w.nier $14, sit somewhere for two
time because n * a hours and you still don 7 know
KSSSE tWfmw"
em things on a - David Foxx, senior
date." Fresno
. State alumnus
George Smith said
"You can go skiing You can snowboard
You can build a snowman The possihili
tie* are endless
" Kuebler said
"Park your car and
there are 15 establishment* within walking
distance"
Kuebler said there
are a variety of restaurants from a Me-N-
Ed's pizza parlor to the
ritzy Daily Planet
Butterfield * Brew
Shaver Lake, typically ha* enough snow
from Thanksgiving to February to spend a
few exhilarating hours sliding on saucers,
making snow angels and having snowball
fight* Hot chocolate is essential and pack
ing t sack lunch is a cheap and convenient
alternative to fast food
Cool sports «pof»
For the sport minded, there are plenty of
places within the city limits to burn some
energy
ery and other clubs provide live entertainment
The Avalon offers games of pool
Daters can also calch a play at Second
Space or dance the night away at Jax House
"We pride ourselves on diversity." Kuebler
said.
Brainstorming for something original to do
on a date can be frustrating, but the results
can he well worth it
"Movie* are uaaociai," Fox* said "You pay
$14, you tit tormsvhere far two hours, you
still don't know the person and the whole pur
pose of rhe date wa* to get to know them "
f
According to Valgeirsson. students feel
tremendous pressure to find UKcesi « dating. When dating goes wrong, it is hard for
young people to face rejection
Determining whether or not dating pan
ners have matching qualities it not ewy
Sopfiomore Ryan Work think most people
seek dating situations that can lead to long-
term relationships
You're always looking for someone
you're going to spend a long time with."
Work said
I look for longrterm qualities, because
they are more special." senior Chris
Raiskup said
Other aspects of dating Valgeirsson emphasized included the importance of physi
cal contact
Long distance relationships often fail
because individual* need a constant physical
presence m ihe relationship for reinforcement
But. Valgeirsson said, muieiimt* the physi
i.al »*pect can he over emphasized, while
friendship is the main ingredttw to a tweeet-
ful relationship
"If a girl is not attractive. I can't get myself
to go out with her Basically, you're not go-
irtgtoasjoutwidisoriseraseyvu'renotphysi
cally attracted to," k» tatd
"If it work*, il i* a good date "
®Kibbles&t3ITS
Tickets for Midnight Madness
Saturday in the North Gym are on
tale for $2
The annual event kicks gg has
kethall practice for the men with
a split team'ianmmage
Other activities included Ihe in
traduction of the women* team,
a three point shooting contest and
a coaches vs alumni game
ataawtetajofioa:
Seater Mlk* Mel
aw auanaaaa *wh 7y 71 t» an t
gawi far a 4ln place ue
It may be flu *eason, but even
having six Bulldog players bat
tling the bug on the road was not
enough to slop Fresno Stale from
beating Tulsa 10 I V l< i, IS-sV
15 10 Thursday and Rue 1*4
Ih 14 IV*. Saturday
Shaau* Bennett led all play
ers with 18 kills and a career high
a dig*
Adrlenne Sanaey had 13
kills against Rite in the Bulldogs
fourth consecutive W At win
Diana Nalbandian followed
her WAC Pltyer of the Week
honors as this week's Pacific l>i
The Bulldog* dropped to J 4
overall and I I in the WAC after
losing at Hawaii 28 In Saturday
Ne*l up is Air Fi*-ce Saturday
al II am The Falcons are
gajgaajbuaag
I 7 0 after beating
CROSS COUNTRY
The Fresno State men took first
and Ihe women second al the
Frr*no Pa. M
bird ( hallenge Saturday at
Woodward Park
Senior Juan ftaaln finished
second overall with a time of
26:24 on the five mile course
Kelly Jacebeen plated third
al II 59 on a five >
itch for a 12 league
a 2 I ktwatTetwlV
JOYAL: students, others prove
unclear about president's name
cortejnued from page 1
for close In 2< year*
It got I
Some student* not only pronounced it wrong,
but were adamant that their mispronunciation
was right
"I work in the registrar * office and we all
pronounce 11 Joy Al.,' said Marie D
Ramirez, a junior majoring in theater art*
"I'm sure thai* right "
But contrary to popular belief, a few have
found how to tay Joyal* name, tome by par
posefelly learning 11 and other* by stumbling
on it
Mary Hernandez office manager for the
University Outre*ch office said thtt in the
Joyal administration building, erne was likely to
hear the name sounded both way* She proudly
pointed oat, however, thai in her office if*
alway* "JOYal "
Frethmen outnumbered temor* in getting the
name right, and women were more likely than
men to pronounce it correctly
*JB*I first citizen. Pretideai Joha
Writs didn 1 hetitate when he wat atked
1 have alway* pronounced it JOYal '"
Dr Arnold Joyal pul Ihitrg* in perspeitive
'Well it * been 1 long time since I've been
on campus." he said
"They caa say 11 any way ihev w*nt he
continued "Bal if you caa *ay royal, then you
.an say lov.l
Hot seat
The Mg Fraene Fa* andad R» 12-day run Sunday.
aWauTTifn#r ntUM for BrtaW "tid (top) atnd oviw
neatrtdng #*$• •nrf of $m
Players hearts follow coaches,
not schools they once played for
I Loyalties go beyond
school colors and
mascots.
follow their coaches, as Smith and Revnassd*
No rate* exist Ban pre WW a player h
by JnraTtifar Starke
Staff VVrfter
hthmnsayhrntWtnuj*vru*««raBi
When men * tennis couth Petri S
t player d
coach. Hegarty believe* coachr* a1
Fresno State for Pepperdine Iwwrttry *u* "If • coach leave*, then I dunk feat ew
summer, four Bulldog player* fdnoswd. dtoeld teH the players, 'You signed w
And after women* soccer coach Peter rVeaan Stew, and it t* my bebef that y
Reynaud left Sonoma State to c*w**rw*n*v *houM ttey wen rWtno Saw. '" he tatd
State, nta it net Otrianaa BcH roPavwed He <*nd Snath etpeesaed that exact *e*
Umayk^\yk*pUy~am*km>t |
