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Insii 'Drummer Boy' beats path for band ELLEN VAN CUREN, Insight reporter Leader. Showman. Hustler. These are some of the words that CSUF Band Director Frank Bibb used to describe Patrick Balakian, tbe award-winning drum major who leads the CSUF band. "He is without a doubt in my mind... one of the finest collegiate drum majors in tbe nation,'* Bibb said. "Certainly one of tbe finest on the west coast He's my right band man." Balakian, 19, a freshman at CSUF, won 23 trophies and 37 ribbons in his years as drum major at Clovis West High School, where be graduated last year. Balakian's achievements as Clovis West drum major included taking first in tbe California Music Bowl both his junior and senior years. Bibb described the Music Bowl as "a championship tournament.'' Balakian also did well in band reviews in Clovis, Selrna and Lodi. The CSUF band does not enter into competitions. "So I am now retired," Balakian said. "All I do is teach." While Balakian does give private lessons to seven people hoping to become high school or junior high drum maiors. that is definitely not all be does. As drum major for CSUF's ''pride of tbe Valley" marching band. be leads the half Ume snow at every Most of Balakian's time at present is spent coordinating and directing the CSUF Winter Guard. The Winter Guard consists of the bend's flag and rifle carriers performing shows to music. Lori Ricken, flag captain and Jane Blair, rifle captain, became tbe first and only collegiate Winter Guard when it was created this year. Bibb explained that his only role in tins is as a token '.'little daddy." The Winter Guard has performed at halftime during two CSUF basketball games, including one at the Forum during tbe PCAA Tournament. Tbey will be entering competitions in Balakian explained that tbe girls putting on the show Were the ones who came up with tbe idea. He said he is interested in teaching auxiliary band units and agreed to direct them. While CSUF is the first college to have a winter guard, many high schools have had them for years. Balakian hopes that other colleges will follow CSUF's example and establish winter guards. Balakian got his start as a drum major when his babysitter, a majorette, made him practice with her. "It just caught on," be said. "I enjoy what I do," Balakian said. "If there wasn't a marching band I would feel left out I would just have to find something else to do." Balakian said he likes the support that the school and the Red Wave gives to tbe bend, but is not sure if be will stay in Fresno. "If tbe situation stays the same (the support by CSUF of the band)I'll stay. But if it starts to change, definitely I'll be moving on." Balakian said be had been offered the position of drum major at Long j Beach and San Diego state universities but that Bibb talked him into staying in Fresno. At CSUF, Balakian tried out against six other people for the drum major position "I didn't think I bad tbe position. Bibb called me and told me I did. I was very shocked," be said. " Balakian had hoped this summer to join the staff of Marching Auxiliaries of America, a Texas-based group that ravels around the United States holding camps for drum majors and auxiliary units. However, the program fell through for lack of money. So Balakian will instead continue with his private lessons during tbe summer and assist Bibb with tbe recruiting of new band members and tbe flagand rifle tryouts. He may also be included on the staff of United Spirit Association's drum major CSUF I camp, which will be held for three Patrick weeks this Frank Bibb describes freshman Jors In the nation. Balakian turned one of the finest collegiate drum ma- schools to attend CSUF. TOM SPITZ/Iaal,* down offers from other Summer sun can be fun with a job JEFFOLSEN insight reporter students want them tbey have to do some research to find them." One of tbe biggest employers of SUMMER VACATION! students for summer jobs is the large Summer job. ' number of summer camps located in Although these two-terms con- California and throughout the coun* try. The Western Association of Summer Camps alone lists S3 camps in California. .Mosl of these camps depend on college students to fill positions like counselors, cooks and life guards. Also in the summer camp picture tradict one another, it is possible to combine them for an exciting sum- Unknown to many of us, there is a variety of jobs available to students that will provide an escape from tbe every day hum drum of working in the city. The jobs available range - are tbe special purpose camps like anywhere from a youth summer sailing camps, water skiing camps, camp counselor to a river raft guide to and sports camps. working in casinoes at Reno or. Las. "If a student has a vocation he Vegas. can turn it into a job such as working According., to Paul DeRuosi. at a sailing carnp," said David MjHer, supervisor of the CSUF Student a CSUF professor and member of the Employment Office, these jobs are recreation department "Summer available but students have to go out camps are big and there are never and get them. enough good people to fill the open- "Many of these jobs belong to Ings." what I call tbe hidden job market," One of the most important things said DeRuosi. "These jobs aren't to do if you are looking for a summer advertised and tbey don't show up on job is to start now. According to tbe job board in our office. If tbe DeRuosi, tbe hiring process has Faculty concern to tbe committee in the fall 1982 semester," said Bowerman. "Recommendations came from several faculty members who were concerned with the increasing problem last semester. I believe one of the reasons for tbe lack of restricted parking spaces is due to more night classes being taught in the business area. Also, more classes are now offered in com- puter programming which necessitates computer time." The CSUF Traffic and Safety Committee's recommendation on the issue will be submitted to Executive Vice-President Bill Homes for tbe final decision. Parkings- expresses Continued from page 1 are getting all the benefits." Says Dr. Karen Bowerman, associate professor of management and chairman of academic "Women faculty need to find areas to perk as well as female staff. Many faculty .members pay what tbey feel is a fair price, but have to drive for one-half hour or more before they can find a space winch is nowhere near tbe class tbey have to teach." Many students wonder why the issue of inadequate parking has become a real problem now. "The proposal was brought up already begun for the traditional summer industries. "It's too late to start looking for a job on May 21st when school gets out," said DeRuosi. "The season starts "Memorial Day weekend-arid continues until Labor Day. Most resorts have their summer crew hired at least a couple weeks in advance of Memorial Day." •Many summer job opportunities come from resort areas. For example one of tbe largest student hiring resorts available to CSUF students is tbe state of Nevada. A major portion of Nevada's revenue comes from various types of resorts including tbe .big gambling towns such as Reno. Each summer countless students are hired to help with the large influx of people on vacation Countless jobs are also available to students at California's parks, lakes and other resort areas. In tbe Fresno area, one of the largest employers is Yosemite National Park. A significant number of jobs are available each summer and many of them go to CSUF students. There are three major employers in tbe park: The Curry Company, which runs tbe concessions in the park, the Park Service and the Yosemite Institute. To get one of these Jobs or any job it takes some preparation, said DeRuosi. He continued: "The first step is to do a little self analysis. You have to decide if you want the job for survival purposes or if you are looking for something career related. You also have to ask yourself where you want to work, what kind of salary are you going to need. Along with these steps it is also important to target employers and decide what type of job you want" Once you have gone throught the self analysis stages the next step is to arm yourself with the proper job seeking skills to help get interviews. Those skills include having a good resume geared for summer jobs and having a cover letter to go along with your resume to let the employer know why you're sending it and what you want is also important to learn proper interview techniques. Tbe Career Planning and Placement Center offers workshops throughout the semester to help students improve their job seeking skills. Tbe workshops are free to students and focus on resumes and interview techniquSr-Schedules are available at the center which is located in the Joyal Administration building, room 267. For students researching possible summer employment there are several resources available at the center. Possible resources include various publications and periodicals and academic bulletin boards. "It's important to know what kind of job you are looking for before you start," said DeRuosi. "There are a lot of jobs available and it's impossible to apply fbBHhem all." The advantage to finding alternative summer jobs away from borne is that it gives students an opportunity to work near resorts and enjoy tbe benefits ofJbert<sorts. Unfortunately there are some drawbacks to these types of jobs. Perhaps tbe biggest disadvantage that is many of these jobs are low paying. "If someone wanted to make a lot of money over thejracation, I would recommend staying around Fresno," said DeRdosi. "There are many local jobs in the Fresno area. For example, agriculture jobs or packing house jobs are available. Also if students already have housing in Fresno they can save additional costs." Despite the poor economy, DeRuosi believes there will still be numerous jobs this summer and be doesn't see any decrease compared to last year. "If students want tbe jobs, they are going to have to go out and do some research and find them," said DeRuosi. "It's an employers market right now. They aren't going to find you. You need to find them." Tips on Gyps Guidelines for the cautious consumer DAVE MARSH Insight reporter The Central California Office of tbe Better Business Bureau handles approximately 20 calls per month from potential investors * and people who hnre already invested and have since become suspicious about the na hire of their investments. -^Jk^ys For some of paptSsQtn, their fears will prove to be unfounded. But for others, those investments can very well turn out to be wasted money which has become irretrievably lost on such schemes as "boiler room" sales of diamonds and commodities, gas and oil lease speculations, and pyramid promotions. These schemes have become the target of a new program co- sponsored by tbe BBB and the North American Securities Administrators Association. Robert Stuart, manager of tbe Centra] California Better Business Bureau, located on Tulare Street at 413 T.W.Patterson Building in Fresno, said tbe program will feature a quarterly "Investors Alert" bulletin. The bulletin, according to Stuart, is designed to increase public awareness of these schemes, bopfuUy before a potential investors' money has become forever lost The bulletins will warn consumers by exposing frauds and providing suggestions which consumers may use to protect their in vestments. They will also explain the latest schemes which have been identified byBBB's and state - and provincial' securities regulators. Tbe first bulletin, published in January of 1963, gives 10 guidelines for a prospective investor to use in protecting his or her Investment. - • Question strongly- fantastic promises'Of extraerdjruiry returns of 25 percent, 50 percent or even 100 percent on your money in short Ume periods. Too-good-to-be-true offers are usually just that. • Shy away from high pressure sales techniques requiring hurried money commitments because "tomorrow will be too late." Some fraudulent schemes have used messengers to pick up investors' checks almost as soon as they were off the phone; this was the last contact the victims had with the companies. • Avoid investments when tbe seller has little or no written information about the company or written information about past performance. But remember, even printed materials, no matter how slickly presented, can be bogus; read all materials carefully, ask questions and check with experts. • Be wary of investments sold on the basis of rumors, tips or supposedly "inside information." Stuart has headed the Central California Office of the BBB since December, after leaving CSUF where he served for six years as tbe chairman of the Department of Aerospace Studies. Immigrants quizzed and questioned for citizenship SUE ROSENSTEIN Insight reporter Carlos Pimento], 45, is nervous. He is about to take one of the most important tests in Us life, and he's not sure be cm pass. Pimentel is one of about 40 immigrants seated In the crowded waiting room of Fresno's Immigration and Naturalization Service. The test be ia about to take will determine tine can become an American citizen. Pimentel and his family left Portugal seven years ago to make a new life in the United States. "There's more benefit for my sons here," he says. "This is a happy country. Por- tugal as difficult Life is too much money. Here, average people can have a car and take vacations. In Portugal, only the rich." Tbe room in the INS office where Pimentd waits resembles a low- budget United Nations. Representatives of three continents fidget on plastic chairs, arranged In half a Then a broad-shouldered black woman with dyed red hair and a throaty voice hollers, "461" Sbe stands behind tbe glass of the receptionist's window, and waits as Carlos Pimentel steps forward. A locked door is opened and be is ushered through it into the office of The examiner *- a blond man in his 30s — wears a mustache and gold, wire-rimmed eyeglasses. He looks Pimentel - who is perched on the edge of Ms chair, leaning forward. "Can you read, write, speak and understand English?" the examiner asks. Pimentel says he can, but the examiner will judge for himself from the way another two dozen or so ques- Some of tbe questions are aimed at weeding out criminals and subversives. "Have you ever been arrested or in jail? Have you ever been a member of tbe Communist or Nazi ties?" "No, SIR!" Pimentel rwponds, appearing slightly offended. 'Why was Abraham Lincoln important?* the examiner asks. 7 don't remember/ says Pimentel. 'Was he a President?' '1 think so.' Pimentel tells the examiner that "Who he believes in tbe American form of amlner then asks, government and that he'd be willing "Mr. Ronald Reagan," Pimentel to go to war to defend the United replies. States. "what is tbe President's Job?" Then he's asked to write or print "He's at the White House." "I work on a dairy farm," which he "Where is the White House does to the examiner's satisfaction. located?" After a confused hesitation, he says, "Washington, D.C." Tbe examiner looks relieved. "What Is the job of the Congress?" Pimentel is asked. "To make laws," he replies quickly. Asked twice to define tbe role of tbe Supreme Court, Pimentel is silent 'The examiner finally goes on to tbe Pimentel is able to name California's two senators, and he knows that the Fourth of July celebrates America's independence. "Why was Abraham Lincoln important?" the examiner asks. "I don't remember," says Pimentel. "Was he a President?" "I think so." What rights do you get when you ne an American citizen?" Rights?" Pimentel sounds puzzl- "IUinois?" the examiner repeats, questions from a tattered yellow book, arching his eyebrows, with large print. Haltingly, he reads. "No," Pimentel says, flustered. Finally, the examiner aays, "Okay. We'B pass you." Pimentel nods, and once outside the office, he smiles. Pimentel is one of about 150 immigrants tested for citizenship each month in Fresno's INS offices. About S3 percent of those who apply are granted citizenship: 1,534 in 1962. "Most people who come here are nervous," Examiner Jerry Lieder says. "It's like applying for a job." The questions Lieder asks vary from person to person, so that responses cannot'be memorized by rote in advance. "We just want to see if tbey have a basic, working knowledge of this country and its language," Lieder says. Sometimes tbe knowledge is clearly lacking. "One Ume," Lieder says, chuckling, "a guy was asked what the two main political parties in America are. He didn't answer, so tbe examiner said 'There are two main political parties in the United States. One is the Republican Party. What is the other one?' The guy's answer was tbe Fourth of July! "But we try not to make tbe questions too difficult." Lieder adds. "Most people are able to pass it"
Object Description
Title | 1983_04 Insight April 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 Apr 27 1983 p 4 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1983 |
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Insii
'Drummer Boy' beats path for band
ELLEN VAN CUREN,
Insight reporter
Leader. Showman. Hustler. These
are some of the words that CSUF
Band Director Frank Bibb used to
describe Patrick Balakian, tbe
award-winning drum major who leads
the CSUF band.
"He is without a doubt in my
mind... one of the finest collegiate
drum majors in tbe nation,'* Bibb
said. "Certainly one of tbe finest on
the west coast He's my right band
man."
Balakian, 19, a freshman at
CSUF, won 23 trophies and 37 ribbons
in his years as drum major at Clovis
West High School, where be
graduated last year.
Balakian's achievements as
Clovis West drum major included taking first in tbe California Music Bowl
both his junior and senior years. Bibb
described the Music Bowl as "a championship tournament.'' Balakian also
did well in band reviews in Clovis,
Selrna and Lodi.
The CSUF band does not enter into competitions. "So I am now
retired," Balakian said. "All I do is
teach."
While Balakian does give private
lessons to seven people hoping to
become high school or junior high
drum maiors. that is definitely not all
be does. As drum major for CSUF's
''pride of tbe Valley" marching band.
be leads the half Ume snow at every
Most of Balakian's time at present is spent coordinating and directing the CSUF Winter Guard. The
Winter Guard consists of the bend's
flag and rifle carriers performing
shows to music. Lori Ricken, flag captain and Jane Blair, rifle captain,
became tbe first and only collegiate
Winter Guard when it was created
this year. Bibb explained that his only
role in tins is as a token '.'little
daddy."
The Winter Guard has performed
at halftime during two CSUF basketball games, including one at the
Forum during tbe PCAA Tournament.
Tbey will be entering competitions in
Balakian explained that tbe girls
putting on the show Were the ones who
came up with tbe idea. He said he is
interested in teaching auxiliary band
units and agreed to direct them.
While CSUF is the first college to
have a winter guard, many high
schools have had them for years.
Balakian hopes that other colleges
will follow CSUF's example and
establish winter guards.
Balakian got his start as a drum
major when his babysitter, a majorette, made him practice with her.
"It just caught on," be said.
"I enjoy what I do," Balakian
said. "If there wasn't a marching
band I would feel left out I would
just have to find something else to
do."
Balakian said he likes the support
that the school and the Red Wave
gives to tbe bend, but is not sure if be
will stay in Fresno.
"If tbe situation stays the same
(the support by CSUF of the band)I'll
stay. But if it starts to change,
definitely I'll be moving on."
Balakian said be had been offered
the position of drum major at Long j
Beach and San Diego state universities but that Bibb talked him into
staying in Fresno.
At CSUF, Balakian tried out
against six other people for the drum
major position "I didn't think I bad
tbe position. Bibb called me and told
me I did. I was very shocked," be
said.
" Balakian had hoped this summer
to join the staff of Marching Auxiliaries of America, a Texas-based
group that ravels around the United
States holding camps for drum majors and auxiliary units. However, the
program fell through for lack of
money. So Balakian will instead continue with his private lessons during
tbe summer and assist Bibb with tbe
recruiting of new band members and
tbe flagand rifle tryouts. He may also
be included on the staff of United
Spirit Association's drum major CSUF I
camp, which will be held for three Patrick
weeks this
Frank Bibb describes freshman Jors In the nation. Balakian turned
one of the finest collegiate drum ma- schools to attend CSUF.
TOM SPITZ/Iaal,*
down offers from other
Summer sun can be fun with a job
JEFFOLSEN
insight reporter
students want them tbey have to do
some research to find them."
One of tbe biggest employers of
SUMMER VACATION! students for summer jobs is the large
Summer job. ' number of summer camps located in
Although these two-terms con- California and throughout the coun*
try. The Western Association of Summer Camps alone lists S3 camps in
California. .Mosl of these camps depend on college students to fill positions like counselors, cooks and life
guards.
Also in the summer camp picture
tradict one another, it is possible to
combine them for an exciting sum-
Unknown to many of us, there is a
variety of jobs available to students
that will provide an escape from tbe
every day hum drum of working in the
city. The jobs available range - are tbe special purpose camps like
anywhere from a youth summer sailing camps, water skiing camps,
camp counselor to a river raft guide to and sports camps.
working in casinoes at Reno or. Las. "If a student has a vocation he
Vegas. can turn it into a job such as working
According., to Paul DeRuosi. at a sailing carnp," said David MjHer,
supervisor of the CSUF Student a CSUF professor and member of the
Employment Office, these jobs are recreation department "Summer
available but students have to go out camps are big and there are never
and get them. enough good people to fill the open-
"Many of these jobs belong to Ings."
what I call tbe hidden job market," One of the most important things
said DeRuosi. "These jobs aren't to do if you are looking for a summer
advertised and tbey don't show up on job is to start now. According to
tbe job board in our office. If tbe DeRuosi, tbe hiring process has
Faculty
concern
to tbe committee in the fall 1982
semester," said Bowerman.
"Recommendations came from
several faculty members who were
concerned with the increasing problem last semester. I believe one of
the reasons for tbe lack of
restricted parking spaces is due to
more night classes being taught in
the business area. Also, more
classes are now offered in com-
puter programming which
necessitates computer time."
The CSUF Traffic and Safety
Committee's recommendation on
the issue will be submitted to Executive Vice-President Bill Homes
for tbe final decision.
Parkings-
expresses
Continued from page 1
are getting all the benefits."
Says Dr. Karen Bowerman,
associate professor of management and chairman of academic
"Women faculty need to find
areas to perk as well as female
staff. Many faculty .members pay
what tbey feel is a fair price, but
have to drive for one-half hour or
more before they can find a space
winch is nowhere near tbe class
tbey have to teach."
Many students wonder why the
issue of inadequate parking has
become a real problem now.
"The proposal was brought up
already begun for the traditional summer industries.
"It's too late to start looking for a
job on May 21st when school gets out,"
said DeRuosi. "The season starts
"Memorial Day weekend-arid continues
until Labor Day. Most resorts have
their summer crew hired at least a
couple weeks in advance of Memorial
Day."
•Many summer job opportunities
come from resort areas. For example
one of tbe largest student hiring
resorts available to CSUF students is
tbe state of Nevada. A major portion
of Nevada's revenue comes from
various types of resorts including tbe
.big gambling towns such as Reno.
Each summer countless students are
hired to help with the large influx of
people on vacation
Countless jobs are also available
to students at California's parks,
lakes and other resort areas.
In tbe Fresno area, one of the
largest employers is Yosemite National Park. A significant number of
jobs are available each summer and
many of them go to CSUF students.
There are three major employers in
tbe park: The Curry Company, which
runs tbe concessions in the park, the
Park Service and the Yosemite Institute.
To get one of these Jobs or any job
it takes some preparation, said
DeRuosi. He continued:
"The first step is to do a little self
analysis. You have to decide if you
want the job for survival purposes or
if you are looking for something
career related. You also have to ask
yourself where you want to work,
what kind of salary are you going to
need. Along with these steps it is also
important to target employers and
decide what type of job you want"
Once you have gone throught the
self analysis stages the next step is to
arm yourself with the proper job seeking skills to help get interviews. Those
skills include having a good resume
geared for summer jobs and having a
cover letter to go along with your
resume to let the employer know why
you're sending it and what you want is
also important to learn proper interview techniques.
Tbe Career Planning and Placement Center offers workshops
throughout the semester to help
students improve their job seeking
skills. Tbe workshops are free to
students and focus on resumes and interview techniquSr-Schedules are
available at the center which is
located in the Joyal Administration
building, room 267.
For students researching possible
summer employment there are
several resources available at the
center. Possible resources include
various publications and periodicals
and academic bulletin boards.
"It's important to know what kind
of job you are looking for before you
start," said DeRuosi. "There are a lot
of jobs available and it's impossible to
apply fbBHhem all."
The advantage to finding alternative summer jobs away from borne
is that it gives students an opportunity
to work near resorts and enjoy tbe
benefits ofJbert |