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Page 4 February 10,1993 Insight News Reversal of abortion limits alters status quo •>President Clinton s recent decisions on abortion restrictions sparks controversy. By Marni Garrison Staff Writer After 12 years of Republicans in the White House, the anti-abortion movement has suffered major setbacks under President Clinton, while the pro-choice movement welcomed the change. On the 20th anniversary of Roc vs. Wade, and his third day in office, Clinton reversed five abortion restrictions put in place by his Republican predecessors. (Roe vs. Wade is ihc Supreme Court Ruling that allowed women the right to a legal abortion in the United States.) Clinton reversed the "gag rule", which prohibited abortion counseling in. federally funded family-planning clinics, and overturned bans on federally funded fetal-tissue research, abortions in military hospitals and overseas family planning services. Clinton also told the Food and Drug Administration to review the ban on the RU-486 abortion pill. The reversal of the "gag rule" was a relief to Planned Parenthood of Central California, according to Lorri Foster, director of community services. That money is used for birth control services," Foster said. "If push had come to shove, it would have crippled our birth control services. The funds are prohibited to be used for abortion. It was a big relief to us to have that threat taken off our backs." Although family-planning clinics across the U.S. had lost funding because of the "gag rule", clinics in California had not yet lost funding because of a court injunction. "It would have been devastating because we will never stop giving full information to women," Foster said. Although the "gag rule" is the only issue that has an immediate effect on Planned Parenthood of Central California, Foster said that if the abortion pill RU-486 gcu approval from the FDA, it will be another option 10 offer to patienu in the future. On the other side of the issue, the anti-abortion movement was not surprised by what Clinton did, rather very disappointed, said Ed Hurlbutt. director of the ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Right to Life "Our task is now is now iongcr longer than it looked a l00kcd a vcar ° . couldn't live year ago, but we selves if we couldn't live with our- away-" said selves if we walked away." said, in gen- arc three kinds Center. "Our task than it ago. but we with our- w a Ik ed Hurlbutt. Hurlbutt cral, there of pro-life agencies: pregnancy help centers, ZmfZ -Ed Hurlbutt. Fresno »n™ women Right To Life places to stay; operation ^mammmmmmm^^^m^m——mm rescue agencies, which go out to abortion clinics to try to save the children that are going to be aborted that day; and organizations like Right to Life, which are educational and lobbying agencies. Hurlbutt thought Clinton should know that the movement wasn't going to go away, even though ii has had some setbacks. He said it will keep doing what it has been and intensify itself in some areas. Although the anti-abortion movement seems to be somewhat at a stand still in iu effort on a national level, with the Supreme Court rulings and recent election, Hurlbutt said Right to Life will push for legislation on a state level. Abortion education will also be intensified in the Fresno area. Currently, Fresno Right to Life is distributing about 50,000 educational newspapers to homes in Fresno. The organization sends speakers to area high schools and junior high schools and provides information to studenu in debates and to high school pro-life clubs. L ove in the Dorms By K. Amy Kaltman Staff Writer is Valentine's Day jt the studenu Love is in the air and Cupid is lurking around every c quickly approaches. No one is safe from the workings of the bowed one, especially r that live in the residence halls. i that has about 300 studenu living in extremely close co-ed ; almost inevitable that dating, romance, love and heartbreak \ n the residence halls live, socialize, eat and experience campus life imen from different walks of life on a personal level very quarters, it i occur. Students i with both r quickly. Nicole Obcler, a senior Liberal Studies student and resident advisor, said that romance in par for the course. "You see people get together and it gives others the idea to do the same," she said. Other studenu agree with Obcler in thai dating in the halls is a regular occurrence and that it is basically unavoidable. Sue Mclntyre, a graduate student in English Literature and resident director in '91-'92, said romance is inevitable because studenu spend so much lime together. "You learn a lot about each other very quickly and that knowledge promotes people form- ' said She referred to the times when said significant other is using the bathroom ai the other end of the hall. Obcler said it can be embarrassing for all parties when people siart to talk about or wonder about the stranger that is suddenly using the facilities. "There arc certain courtesies that one should use when dating in the halls," Obeler said."If your friend will be around a lot or using the restrooms ihe resident should introduce him or her around to avoid any problems." This really should not be a problem for residents though, because one of the rules of living in the halls is that there arc to be no overnight gucsu of the gel around. Assistant Director of Housing Charlie Miller said that overnight guests are noi a big problem, but when it is brought to his attention it is quickly addressed. The offender is dealt with by being told to stop the activities, but if it docs not stop they are sometimes put on housing suspension. If the problem continues. it can even lead to dismissal from the halls. "Ii really is not a problem," said Miller, who dated in the halls when he was a student, "students arc usually very cooperative. I've never had to dismiss a student from the halls for this kind of behavior." Obeler said that if it is not seen, ii isn 'i talked about, and according to students there is a lot thai is not talked about. Miller pointed out that one of the drawbacks for dating is the lack of privacy. ^w relationships, Mclntyre. But not all dating that occ the halls turns into romance.or relationships for thai matter. "A good number of people date, but I don't know how much of it is Mclntyre added cynically-knowing Matthew Taylor, a senior accounting student, said that living so close with people you are bound to find someone you arc attracted to. But attraction is where it may end. Not all relationships in the halls are formed on the basis of looking for a good relationship. Resident advisor Clara Phillips said that on her floor there tends to be a lot of dating based on what she observes as physical attraction. Phillips said that from what she has seen, a lot of the residenu think someone is cute and they start dating based on that. She added that once they get to know each other, the attraction has a propensity to die. "It's like they meet, they party together, they fight and then they break up." Phillips observed. Whereas it may seem like dating in the dorms is not a great idea, the fact is that a lot of couples have found that living in the dorms has enhanced or made their relationship easier. Phillips said that although her parents were not thrilled at the aspect, she was glad that when she and her boyfriend Jason Mailand lived in the same hall they were "only 36 steps" away from each other. Phillips also said that it was nice not to have to find time to squeeze Mailand into her busy schedule. "The dorms are great. We don't have lo make lime for each other, because we're right there. We can hang out together, or take walks if we have a spare hour, and we get to cat together." she said."I wouldn't trade it for the world." Karen Steele, a junior health science student, is currently dating in the hall and finding it to be a worthy idea. "It's great until something happens and you can't avoid the person." Steele said that she met the man she's dating. Drew Sikcs, when they "hung out" together. She added that it is more intense dating in the residence halls because you arc around the other person so much. Steele also knows what it is like to date someone from ouuide the halls, and acknowledged that it can be very challenging. She said that it's hard because they don't understand the way things are in the halls and that it is difficult to constantly explain why you aren't in your room, or why you are hanging around with other guys. "It's awkward when you talk to your boyfriend about living with other men." she said. Then there's the problem of other men, or women for that matter. Obcler said that the presence of a boy or girlfriend that doesn't live in the halls can cause some odd times for the residenu. Privacy is a big issue whether st dents arc dating or not, according to Miller who discussed the problem of not having quiet time to be alone, much less alone with someone you arc seeing. He said that another problem that can arise is the roommate situation. He said that roommates really need to have good communication so as not to offend each other or step on any toes. But it's not all stepping on toes or tip-toeing around the rules. The general agreement is that dating in the residence halls is a good thing and that it provides a relatively safe route for exploration and relationship testing. Romance doesn't confine itself to residenu ei- Residcnt Advisor Riq Power is currently dating a resident on his floor, Kathy Roth, an interior design sophomore. Both PowerandRoth have agreed that they have to be a little more cautious of their situation because of Power's position, but that it really has not caused any problems. The two have said that relations in the dorms can be very fruitful because of the proximity and the fact that they have a good deal of mutual friends. Dating between resident advisors, however, is not something that is recommended by most Obeler said that there is a balance that is needed to work as an effective staff, and that if any two staff members arc involved in a relationship that balance can be thrown off and cause problems. Obcler and Roth said that everything with dating in the hal Is is great until there is a breakup. Breakups in the halls can be precarious because of the same closeness that people find so helpful. Roth said that there are times when an ex will walk inio a room and things can gel very tense. At this point studenu have several options, but the one that most appear to choose is avoidance. Steele and Taylor both agreed that avoidance is a lot easier to tal k about than to carry out. But avoidance is not always needed, as there are a lot of relationships that start in the dorms and are carried out into life as well. Chuck DcSimonc and Judy Cunningham, graduaics and former residents, met in the halls and are now engaged.as are several other couples that got their starts there. Miller said that relationships in the residence halls arc unique, but he also said that all relationships are unique. He said that the basis for relationships is the same no matter who you are and that doesn't change just because you are living on campus. Communication is a necessary factor according to most of the people involved, and living in residence halls is no exception. So when near, be aware that Cupid is omnipresent and his arrows fly at an accelerated rate in the residence halls. Live Music 7 nites a week! Texas Connection' Monday and Tuesday 'Stone Creek" Wednesday-Sunday FREE DANCE LESSONS SUNDAY and WEDNESDAY OLD We're Celebrating TOWN 20 Years CLOVIS *n Business! 430 Clovis Ave. in Clovis 299-2597 Kennel Bookstore Valentine's Day Sale 33% Off 20% Off 20% Off 20% Off All Valentine "Theme" Gift Items *Cards Not Included Main Level All Red Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and Jackets Main Level Paperback Novels Lower Level Childrens' Books Lower Level Balloon Bouquets!! 1 Mylar and 3 Latex or for 6 Latex $3.99 Sale Prices Effective for Feb. 12th Only 278-4062
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Title | 1993_02 Insight February 1993 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1993 |
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 Feb 10 1993 p 4 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1993 |
Full-Text-Search | Page 4 February 10,1993 Insight News Reversal of abortion limits alters status quo •>President Clinton s recent decisions on abortion restrictions sparks controversy. By Marni Garrison Staff Writer After 12 years of Republicans in the White House, the anti-abortion movement has suffered major setbacks under President Clinton, while the pro-choice movement welcomed the change. On the 20th anniversary of Roc vs. Wade, and his third day in office, Clinton reversed five abortion restrictions put in place by his Republican predecessors. (Roe vs. Wade is ihc Supreme Court Ruling that allowed women the right to a legal abortion in the United States.) Clinton reversed the "gag rule", which prohibited abortion counseling in. federally funded family-planning clinics, and overturned bans on federally funded fetal-tissue research, abortions in military hospitals and overseas family planning services. Clinton also told the Food and Drug Administration to review the ban on the RU-486 abortion pill. The reversal of the "gag rule" was a relief to Planned Parenthood of Central California, according to Lorri Foster, director of community services. That money is used for birth control services," Foster said. "If push had come to shove, it would have crippled our birth control services. The funds are prohibited to be used for abortion. It was a big relief to us to have that threat taken off our backs." Although family-planning clinics across the U.S. had lost funding because of the "gag rule", clinics in California had not yet lost funding because of a court injunction. "It would have been devastating because we will never stop giving full information to women," Foster said. Although the "gag rule" is the only issue that has an immediate effect on Planned Parenthood of Central California, Foster said that if the abortion pill RU-486 gcu approval from the FDA, it will be another option 10 offer to patienu in the future. On the other side of the issue, the anti-abortion movement was not surprised by what Clinton did, rather very disappointed, said Ed Hurlbutt. director of the ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Right to Life "Our task is now is now iongcr longer than it looked a l00kcd a vcar ° . couldn't live year ago, but we selves if we couldn't live with our- away-" said selves if we walked away." said, in gen- arc three kinds Center. "Our task than it ago. but we with our- w a Ik ed Hurlbutt. Hurlbutt cral, there of pro-life agencies: pregnancy help centers, ZmfZ -Ed Hurlbutt. Fresno »n™ women Right To Life places to stay; operation ^mammmmmmm^^^m^m——mm rescue agencies, which go out to abortion clinics to try to save the children that are going to be aborted that day; and organizations like Right to Life, which are educational and lobbying agencies. Hurlbutt thought Clinton should know that the movement wasn't going to go away, even though ii has had some setbacks. He said it will keep doing what it has been and intensify itself in some areas. Although the anti-abortion movement seems to be somewhat at a stand still in iu effort on a national level, with the Supreme Court rulings and recent election, Hurlbutt said Right to Life will push for legislation on a state level. Abortion education will also be intensified in the Fresno area. Currently, Fresno Right to Life is distributing about 50,000 educational newspapers to homes in Fresno. The organization sends speakers to area high schools and junior high schools and provides information to studenu in debates and to high school pro-life clubs. L ove in the Dorms By K. Amy Kaltman Staff Writer is Valentine's Day jt the studenu Love is in the air and Cupid is lurking around every c quickly approaches. No one is safe from the workings of the bowed one, especially r that live in the residence halls. i that has about 300 studenu living in extremely close co-ed ; almost inevitable that dating, romance, love and heartbreak \ n the residence halls live, socialize, eat and experience campus life imen from different walks of life on a personal level very quarters, it i occur. Students i with both r quickly. Nicole Obcler, a senior Liberal Studies student and resident advisor, said that romance in par for the course. "You see people get together and it gives others the idea to do the same," she said. Other studenu agree with Obcler in thai dating in the halls is a regular occurrence and that it is basically unavoidable. Sue Mclntyre, a graduate student in English Literature and resident director in '91-'92, said romance is inevitable because studenu spend so much lime together. "You learn a lot about each other very quickly and that knowledge promotes people form- ' said She referred to the times when said significant other is using the bathroom ai the other end of the hall. Obcler said it can be embarrassing for all parties when people siart to talk about or wonder about the stranger that is suddenly using the facilities. "There arc certain courtesies that one should use when dating in the halls," Obeler said."If your friend will be around a lot or using the restrooms ihe resident should introduce him or her around to avoid any problems." This really should not be a problem for residents though, because one of the rules of living in the halls is that there arc to be no overnight gucsu of the gel around. Assistant Director of Housing Charlie Miller said that overnight guests are noi a big problem, but when it is brought to his attention it is quickly addressed. The offender is dealt with by being told to stop the activities, but if it docs not stop they are sometimes put on housing suspension. If the problem continues. it can even lead to dismissal from the halls. "Ii really is not a problem," said Miller, who dated in the halls when he was a student, "students arc usually very cooperative. I've never had to dismiss a student from the halls for this kind of behavior." Obeler said that if it is not seen, ii isn 'i talked about, and according to students there is a lot thai is not talked about. Miller pointed out that one of the drawbacks for dating is the lack of privacy. ^w relationships, Mclntyre. But not all dating that occ the halls turns into romance.or relationships for thai matter. "A good number of people date, but I don't know how much of it is Mclntyre added cynically-knowing Matthew Taylor, a senior accounting student, said that living so close with people you are bound to find someone you arc attracted to. But attraction is where it may end. Not all relationships in the halls are formed on the basis of looking for a good relationship. Resident advisor Clara Phillips said that on her floor there tends to be a lot of dating based on what she observes as physical attraction. Phillips said that from what she has seen, a lot of the residenu think someone is cute and they start dating based on that. She added that once they get to know each other, the attraction has a propensity to die. "It's like they meet, they party together, they fight and then they break up." Phillips observed. Whereas it may seem like dating in the dorms is not a great idea, the fact is that a lot of couples have found that living in the dorms has enhanced or made their relationship easier. Phillips said that although her parents were not thrilled at the aspect, she was glad that when she and her boyfriend Jason Mailand lived in the same hall they were "only 36 steps" away from each other. Phillips also said that it was nice not to have to find time to squeeze Mailand into her busy schedule. "The dorms are great. We don't have lo make lime for each other, because we're right there. We can hang out together, or take walks if we have a spare hour, and we get to cat together." she said."I wouldn't trade it for the world." Karen Steele, a junior health science student, is currently dating in the hall and finding it to be a worthy idea. "It's great until something happens and you can't avoid the person." Steele said that she met the man she's dating. Drew Sikcs, when they "hung out" together. She added that it is more intense dating in the residence halls because you arc around the other person so much. Steele also knows what it is like to date someone from ouuide the halls, and acknowledged that it can be very challenging. She said that it's hard because they don't understand the way things are in the halls and that it is difficult to constantly explain why you aren't in your room, or why you are hanging around with other guys. "It's awkward when you talk to your boyfriend about living with other men." she said. Then there's the problem of other men, or women for that matter. Obcler said that the presence of a boy or girlfriend that doesn't live in the halls can cause some odd times for the residenu. Privacy is a big issue whether st dents arc dating or not, according to Miller who discussed the problem of not having quiet time to be alone, much less alone with someone you arc seeing. He said that another problem that can arise is the roommate situation. He said that roommates really need to have good communication so as not to offend each other or step on any toes. But it's not all stepping on toes or tip-toeing around the rules. The general agreement is that dating in the residence halls is a good thing and that it provides a relatively safe route for exploration and relationship testing. Romance doesn't confine itself to residenu ei- Residcnt Advisor Riq Power is currently dating a resident on his floor, Kathy Roth, an interior design sophomore. Both PowerandRoth have agreed that they have to be a little more cautious of their situation because of Power's position, but that it really has not caused any problems. The two have said that relations in the dorms can be very fruitful because of the proximity and the fact that they have a good deal of mutual friends. Dating between resident advisors, however, is not something that is recommended by most Obeler said that there is a balance that is needed to work as an effective staff, and that if any two staff members arc involved in a relationship that balance can be thrown off and cause problems. Obcler and Roth said that everything with dating in the hal Is is great until there is a breakup. Breakups in the halls can be precarious because of the same closeness that people find so helpful. Roth said that there are times when an ex will walk inio a room and things can gel very tense. At this point studenu have several options, but the one that most appear to choose is avoidance. Steele and Taylor both agreed that avoidance is a lot easier to tal k about than to carry out. But avoidance is not always needed, as there are a lot of relationships that start in the dorms and are carried out into life as well. Chuck DcSimonc and Judy Cunningham, graduaics and former residents, met in the halls and are now engaged.as are several other couples that got their starts there. Miller said that relationships in the residence halls arc unique, but he also said that all relationships are unique. He said that the basis for relationships is the same no matter who you are and that doesn't change just because you are living on campus. Communication is a necessary factor according to most of the people involved, and living in residence halls is no exception. So when near, be aware that Cupid is omnipresent and his arrows fly at an accelerated rate in the residence halls. Live Music 7 nites a week! Texas Connection' Monday and Tuesday 'Stone Creek" Wednesday-Sunday FREE DANCE LESSONS SUNDAY and WEDNESDAY OLD We're Celebrating TOWN 20 Years CLOVIS *n Business! 430 Clovis Ave. in Clovis 299-2597 Kennel Bookstore Valentine's Day Sale 33% Off 20% Off 20% Off 20% Off All Valentine "Theme" Gift Items *Cards Not Included Main Level All Red Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and Jackets Main Level Paperback Novels Lower Level Childrens' Books Lower Level Balloon Bouquets!! 1 Mylar and 3 Latex or for 6 Latex $3.99 Sale Prices Effective for Feb. 12th Only 278-4062 |