1993_10 Insight October 1993

              October 6,1993
Insight/California State University, Fresno
Page 7
Future's so bright, gotta wear shades
Sunglasses are more than
just fashion. Protecting
your eyes from harmful
rays is a serious business.
By K. Amy Kaltman	
Staff Writer
Children see through them in bright
colors and odd shapes, from pink fish
to orange wangles.
For adults, however, the vision is
in colors of black, brilliantand metallic, and the shapes arc more streamline.
Sunglasses.
From S2toS3anduptoSl ,200, the
money is spent and the product is
purchased.
Whether they are used for protection from ultraviolet rays that cause
cataracts, or simply to look cool, they
make a statement.
With the economy tight and inflation increasing,students and the community in general still find there are
products they won't sacrifice. Sunglasses are important.
"There arc some things you
shouldn't skimp on," said Johnathan
Medina, 26, a lifeguard. "Sunglasses
and shoes are two of them. You need
your feet and your eyesight"
Medina wears his S26 FostcrGrants
because they block out "100 percent
of the UVA and UVB rays and the
frames were comfortable."
Comfortable frames is just one of
the things consumers pay for. Some
people feel fine in a pair of S3 Ray
Ban look-alikes, while others find the
real thing is all that will do.
Sirlloyd Comelious Porter sports a
pair of "pscudo Boleros" (Ray Bans)
because "They look cool and they
make me look like Hawk from
'Spenser for Hire.""
He said you can't tell they're fake
unless someone says something. But
would he spend more than the S5?
"Hell, no," he said.
"I break them and scratch them all
up. In fact, I scrape them on the ground
when I buy them just to get the
scratches out ofthe way," he laughed.
But there arc others that like the big
names because of the scratching.
"I bought the Oakleys because the
thing on the side was a catcher," said
Mindy Schafcr, 21, physical therapy
student. The best part was getting the
free ones."
"Someone told mc to send my broken ones back to the company because they're guaranteed," she said.
"Within one week, I had new glasses."
Most makers of popular glasses
offer warranties of up to two years.
Rosic Marinick, sales associate at the
Sunglass Hut, said her store offers
30-day guarantee, after which customers can send the product to the
company for replacement and repair.
She said Ray Ban used to offer
lifetime warranties, but recently
changed them to one-year.
As for warranties, "Ray Ban is the
best," Marinick said, explaining that
even when people send glasses back
after five years, they still get replacements.
The Sunglass Hut has international stores and shops in larger cities
as well. Prices range from S27.99 to
S205 for a pair of shades at the store
that claims to have the lowest prices
around.
The S205 glasses arc Rcvos, a big
name in the industry. Marinick compared them to Gucci in clothes or
Mercedes in cars.
She said they don't sell many pairs
in the Fresno store, but they do well in
the bigger markets.
"A lot of movie stars and rock stars
wear them," she said, explaining the
reason for the price.
"I used to have S5 chcapies," said
Melissa Sonnikscn. 21. The differ
ence is that 1 paid more for these so I
take better care of them."
Schafcr said she thought about her
purchase for about a year before she
plunked down S30 on her Frogskins.
For the most part, people know
what they arc getting into with sunglasses. People who know how important sunglasses are for protecting
their eyes from cataracts and disease
don't mind spending the money,
Marinick said. 	
But price is just one thing that draws
or repels people to eye protection.
People often forget there is a medi -
cal reason for wearing the eye gear.
Sonnikscn said she wears S80 Sun
Clouds because she has very light-
sensitive eyes.
"The rose lenses arc easy on my
eyes," Sonnikscn said. "Being a lifeguard, I'm in the sun a lot and need
good glasses."
Joey Neal, a certified optician at
the Montgomery Ward's optical department, said ihcy serve a very real
purpose.
"Sunglasses have UV protection,"
Neal said. "Those ultraviolet rays arc
the number one cause of cataracts."
He went on to describe the different
types of lenses.
Polarized lenses arc recommended
for blocking out glare. Neal also suggested crystal lenses, which arc optically the clearest lenses available.
The color of lenses can make a
difference, too. The amber lenses
help with depth perception and density, whereas rosy lenses make things
brighter.
The Blue Blocker sunglasses that
are the big trend right now aren't any
better than regular sunglasses, Neal
said. All they do is bring down the
blue tones.
Fashion is also a factor one must
consider before making a purchase.
"I picked my Ray Bans because of
inc color on the side [magenta], and I
look good in this color," said theater
arts student Michele DePuy.
She said she liked the way the
frames looked on her face. "I wanted
the look."
Sonniksen said she wears sunglasses because "The doctor told me I
should, and they're kind of cute."
For those wanting shades that have
prescription glasses—buyer beware.
Chris Uhlich, 21, wears his S8 Scars
sunglasses.
He went as far as to buy Ray Bans,
but when he took them to his eye
doctor, he couldn't pul ihc prescription in the frames.
ThcSunglassHutscIlsframes without lenses for a 20 percent discount,
but Marinick said Oakleys arc hard to
fit because of the shape of their lenses.
According to Marinick and Neal,
the things io look for when shopping
for new sunglasses, whether it's because ihc future's so bright, or to
protect the eyes, ihc things to look for
arc:
a) frames thai Tit your face, nol too
snuggly or too loosely;
b) glasses that fit your needs, everyday or specialty lenses; glass lenses
(ihcy don't scratch as easily); and
most important
c) make sure they will protect your
eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays
of the sun.
Experts say sunglasses should be
multipurpose, for people like Porter.
"Sometimes I want to look cool
and sometimes 1 just don't feel like
looking into the sun and having the
retinas burned out of the back of my
eyes," he said.
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CAfDILLAC CLWB
CRY OF LOVE/
ANNAPURA
Oct, 10
Show starts at 9 p-tn.
Doors open at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $6 at Bass.
ROBBY KREIGER
Oct. 15
Show starts at 9 p.m.
Doors open at 8. Tickets
cost $10 at Bass.
SAVOY PROWN
Oct. 22
Show starts at 9 p.m.
Doors open at 8. Tickets
cost $6 at Bass.
(T'HcE!ATtRcE
•WILLIAM SAROTAN
Pance Theatre of Harlem
Oct. 30
Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20, $26 and
$36 at Bass.
CSWLvents
University Theatre
Closer Than Ever
Oct 8-17
Shows 8*9 & 13-16 at 8
pan. /10 & 17 at 2 pjn.
Tickets cost $6 for
students.
"Jazz shows in the (Pit
Alumni Jazz 'Band
Oct. 19,7:30 p.m.
Bass adds a service charge to every ticket.
Spot Light
Portrayal of ovarian
cancer victim tears at
audience heartstrings.
By Alan Button	
Staff Writer
"Wiih one look," sings a faded
silent screen movie siar in the new
Lloyd-Wcbcrmusical"SunsciBou-
levard," "I can make you cry."
Socan Annan Patcrson, in"Dccp
Canyon" playing at the Quixotic/
Laundromat theater.
The theater is the site of another
new theater group. The Actors'
Workshop, that has sprung up this
summcr.considcrablyennchinglhc
local theatrical scene.
"Deep Canyon" is a one-woman
show written and performed by
Patcrson, based upon her own experience
Patcrson is also one of the
founders of the workshop, established in 1991. to provide education, support and resources to the-
thc Fresno area, ac-
Theatre, Review
cording to program notes for this
show, which is its first production.
The gripping monologue"to the
edge and back" is the story of a
woman's victorious battle with
ovarian cancer"
It is an intense, emotional talc
told by a gifted actress who, with
one look, can make us laugh, as
well as cry.
For the entire one and a half
hours it takes for the story to be told
of a courageous woman fighting
the battle of her life, the audience
was held rapt and breathless.
Patcrson balances the tension of
her character's life-and-dcath
struggle with acute and funny
glimpses into other characters as
well: a sickeningly cheerful nurse,
a pompous physician, a couple of
social workers—one fatuous, another wise and helpful—and a
sweet little boy worried his mother
might die.
"Deep Canyon" is not only a
riveting and moving emotional experience, bul it is a profound learning experience as well, teaching us
some basic truths aboul human resilience.
The Actors' Workshop is to be
congratulated on its first production.
A&EBriefs
Fresno Fair
Silk andlH-Tozvn
Silk and H-Town will perform
at the Paul Paul Theateron Wednesday, Oct 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta-based Silk harmonize
soulful ballads to funky R & B.
Their debut album, Lose Control.
comes off sexy and smooth.
With their first release,
"Knockin' Da Boots," the young
trio from H-Town showcase everything from soulful ballads to
funky R & B.
TLC/U.^.V.
The stage will be pumpin' with
the energy of TLC & U.N.V. on
Friday, Ocl 8, at 7:30 pjn.
TLC, the trio of young female
rappers took the music world by
storm wim(X)GWO0HH.,,Onihc
TLC Tip.
The U.N.V. foursome arc polished and professional young musicians in the great tradition of soul.
cWynonna/(MctBride
& the "Ride
Kick up your boots! Wynonna
Judd will sizzle on Saturday, Oct.
9, al 7:30 p.m. performing hits off
her new album Tell Me Why and
old favorites.
Wynonna, one of the most famous voices in country music, has
sold 3 million albums since going
solo and has had 4 #1 singles.
McBridc and the Ride arc up
and coming with iwo #1 singles
and a popular video.
1993-94 University
Theatre Season tickets
Season tickets for the 1993-
94 University Theatre arc on sale
at the box office.
Tickets for all six shows arc
S20 for students, $32 for CSUF
faculty, staff and senior citizens
and S42 for the public.
For more information, call the
box office weekdays between
noon and 5 p.m. at 278-2216.
Renaissance
festival
The Saint Paul Newman Center is hosung its 24th annual renaissance festival on Saturday and
Sunday,Ocl.30and31.at 1572E.
Barstow across from Bulldog stadium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Admission is free.
The Renaissance Festival has
been a community fixture since
the mid '60's. The event raises
money for the center, a Catholic
church scrvingCSUF students and
faculty. The festival attracts thousands of visitors from the San
Joquin Valley and craft vendors
across California.
Free demonstrations and entertainment arc planned and arts,
crafts, food and drink willbcavail-
ablc. Special attractions include
Saturday and Sunday masses, renaissance decor, costumes and entertainment.
A pancake breakfast will be
served on Saturday and Sunday
from 7 am. to 10 a.m.
Formore informauon.call 436-
3434.
Industria (DelAmor
The exotic Spanish sound of
Industria Del Amor will perform
ballads and tropical tunes on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. In 1993,
their biggest hit Vcrano Dc Amor.
was released.
Crosby & Nash
The classic sound of Crosby
and Nash will take audiences
down memory lane on Monday,
Ocl 11, at 7:30 p.m. Few bands
have reached their greatness as
their albums and tours continue
to remain an important part of the
lives of millions of fans over the
world.
Stone Temple Pilots
Get ready to rock with ihcStone
Temple Pilots on Tuesday, Ocl
12, at 7:30 p.m. when they set the
stage in motion.
Based in Los Angeles and
breaking out in a San Diego club.
Stone Temple Pilots is a volatile,
fresh quartet with hard-edged
songs and cuuing vocals. Their
aJbum,£OE£, matches vocal dexterity with hyper-charged playing, resulting in a set that is rocking up the charts.
With songs like "Piece of Pic"
and "Sex Type Thing." CORE
illustrates an intersection bet ween
the individual and society at large.
Other standout cuts like "Plush"
take .you to a new dimension of
rock. Stone Temple Piloishitdcad
center in rock's bull's eye.
Victory Outreach
Victory Outreach will present
a two-day stage performance of
"Ain't No Sunshine In The
Hood," a play about gang life.
The first show will be at 6 p.m.
on Friday, Oct. 22, at Mexico
Theater located at 944 Van Ness.
The second performance will be
held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct
23, at Fresno High Auditorium
located at 1839 N. Echo. The
plays arc Youth Outreach presentations. There is a Sl donation.
For more information, call
(209) 445-0800.
Tjdvard Griea
A musical celebration of the
150th anniversary of the great
Norwegian composer Edvard
Grieg (1843-1993) will take place
on Friday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. in the
Vocal Performance Hall of the
new Music building.
Norwegian soprano Marianne
Hirsti and accompanist Rudolf
Janscn will present a concert featuring a variety of Grieg's songs
in their original Norwegian forms.
Don't miss this opportunity to
participate in celebrating with
Norwegians around the world the
birth year of Norway's most famous musical son.
General admission tickets arc
SlOandSSforstudcntswith I.D.
and arc available through the
music department office by calling 278-2654.
Tickets can also be purchased
al the door.
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