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Page 2 April 13,1994 Commentary 'Vintage Days' offers more than volunteering Growth hinges on Mexico reform By Aimee L. Fisher StaffWriter I didn't go to Mexico's Rosarito Beach over Spring Break as planned. I didn't have to work. I hadn't planned to spend time with my family, either. Let me explain: 1 was hired as publicity coordinator for Vintage Days '94 last semester. Never having been involved in planning Vintage Days before, I can safely say I didn't know what I was getting into. It's a lot of work, especially since I originally planned to simply publish the Vintage Press, Vintage Days' official newspaper. No problem, I thought I used to be editor of thc then-Daily Collegian when we put oul a paper five days a week. How hard could it be to put out a 20-page, one-time-only newspaper if Ihad only 15 units and didn'l work at all? Not very. To make mailers worse, I agreed to put together posters, T-shirts, media packets, flyers, TV public service announcements and electronic billboard ads. But after the person who was supposed to be my co-cccrdinaior backed out, I lamely thought I could do everything while taking 21 units (all of which I need to graduate this spring) and working part-time at The Collegian. To my credit, I did think I would have subcommittee members to help mc wilh all the work. In fact, I had about seven people apply to be publicity subcommittee members. But those applicants also had bitten off more than they could chew. Most said they'd still like to help, but wouldn't be available to do much. So far, they've kept their word and haven't done much. Most of my friends are avoiding me now. 1 keep asking them to write stories, take or develop pictures or anything else I can weasel them into doing. By the way, did I mention being a Vintage Days coordinator is unpaid? I work more hours on Vintage Days than at The Collegian, and The Collegian pays. (I haven't volunteered such information to my editor until now.) Now I don'l want anyone to gel Ihc impression that being a Vintage and rewarding. My fellow coordi- nators are some of my best friends. I probably would have never met any of them otherwise. I have also had a lotof incredible experiences with my fellow coordinators, all of which seem to have to do with beer — a lot of it For example, about seven of us went to Sacramento last semester for two and a half days to attend the National Association of College Activities Far West Regional convention. Wc saw a lot of bands and comedians, some of which will be here during Vintage Days, learned how to work as a team and brainstormed wilh students from universities all over California. Nevada and Utah. But we also now know a really cool bar in an alley in Old Sacramento where lhe bartender, Nick, will give free shots if one begs and allowspatrons to singEric Clapton's "Layla" at thc top of their lungs. This semester and a lot closer to homc.aboutsevenofthc ^coordinators learned that Woody's Road Hoiise, at the corner of Barstow and First avenues, serves 160-ouncc buckets of beer for S13. 50. I guess when you weigh thc pros and cons, there arc a lot more pros to becoming a Vintage Days coordinator. After all, coordinaiors get into all Vintage Days events, held April 21 to 24, free. And, if you are organized and know you really only have to take 12or 15 units, it should be abrcezc. If you do have to take 21 units, make sure you'vealrcady mastered thc an of groveling — you'll have to do a lot of it to pass all ihosc By Jorge Luis Perez StaffWriter The appearance of a guerrilla group in Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state; thc kidnapping of Alfredo Harp Helu. president of Mexico's largest bank; and ultimately the murder of Luis Donaldo Colosio, thc Institutional Revolutionary Party's candidate to Ihe presidency, in Tijuana last month arc the shocking events lhat warned the people of Mexico of lhc nation's instability. The first world status Mexico is seeking won't be achieved unless thc government iirst aaas ponucai aim smuu change to its free-market ecc-nomic reform. Mexico's 90 million people have witnessed a significant economic growth since Carlos Salinas De Gortari assumed thc presidencyin Dec. 1,1988. Salinas took over a shaky nation embroiled in an economic crisis caused by the drop in oil prices in the early 1980s. Hc responded with privatization of state-owned corporations and a free- market economic reform. Mexico's per capita income rose from $1,800 in VS. dollars in 1980 to $4,324 in 1993, boosting Mexico to a step from joining ihe selected group of first world nations. Thc shocking events at lhe beginning of the year made Mexico and thc world aware of thc turmoil and interna] instability presentbehind the economic facade. Thc uprising of thc rebels in Chiapas crying oul for electoral reform and lanu U1SU1DUU4JH was an alerting sign of the nation-wide resentment created by the government's failure to distribute the wealth that was coming in. "When there is billions of dollars coming into a nation and only a few prosper, resentment is acated," said Dr. Freeman J. Wrighi, professor of political science. "Unless distributive programs lhat share the wealth and opportunities with enough people are implemented, thai resentment will not disseminate." Salinas failed toimplementthcclcc- toral reform he promised when hc won the presidency in 1988. The dozens of people killed in Chiapas and his intimate friend Luis Donaldo Colosio paid thc price. Minutes before hc was assasinatcd, Colosio had promised to continue with Salinas' free-market economy, political reform, and the implementation of distributive programs for all Mexicans. Colosio is gone now. Pit»ci/tpnt Saline is leaving ihe presidency Dec. 1.1994 with nochance for a second term in office as prohibited by the Mexican constitution. Salinas and thc Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) will leave all the rcsponsabilties and challenges to Ernesto Zedillo, the man "they" picked lo replace Colosio. Ernesto Zedillo will have to chal- Singapore law hands out more than slap on wrist to American Harsher penalties might make people think twice. Opinion Belinda Lee Michael Fay, an 18-ycar-old American , who lives in Singapore, is literally in despair for his buttocks. This young American was caught and convicted of commiung acts of vandalism last fall. By Singapore law this means he must be punished by flogging; this means six strokes of a water-soaked rattan rod to his backside. In addition lo this, hc faces four months in prison and payment of a S2.230 fine. Fay's lawyers have rcappcalcd after he lost thc first append to lhc Singapore government in a last ditch effort to drop thc caning at least. Fay would be uV first American to be flogged in Singapore. Flogging is no simple punishment Ii is a devastating experience. Those who have been so punished have gone into shock and permanent scars arc inevitable. American diplomats in Singapore have expressed their disapproval of whal ihcy believe is excessive punishment. Their arguments stem for whal in the U.S. would be considered a lesser enmc. Fay, together with other foreign sludents spray painted 18 cars. None of lhc cars were permanently damaged and it was Fay's first offense. The Singapore government, however, considers it just punishment for irresponsible behavior. Singaporeans themselves arc subject to thc same kind of sentence, and they know and accept ihc law. While many Americans are concerned with lhe severity of the punishment, and consider it inhumane, they as well as many Singaporeans arc concerned that foreigners understand they arc subject to the lawsofthccountrics they arc in. Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world. lis laws may be strict, and the harsh punishments for criminal behavior are credited for the country's low crime statistics. In the same vein, safely for Singaporeans mean safety for expatriates and tourists as well. An informal survey of American students found only one out of eight interviewed were concerned about thc cruel flogging ordered for Fay. Many felt Fay deserves his punishment. Even those who cringe at Ihc severity of the sentence appreciate the apparent results — ihc low crime rate in Singapore. Maybe America should consider harsher punishment for criminals as ameans of making them ihink twice before they go back into thc streets to commit thc same or worse offenses. Odds arc that Fay, after his flogging, will never touch another can of spray-paint, at least for a long time. Good news for car owners. Perhaps of greater importance, lhe pain inflicted now will save this young man from doing something worse later in life — someihing that would not only hurt him, bul others. Most campus menus lack vegetarian meals Healthy veggie choices available at The Alternative Opinion Kori Rianda Hats off to the CSUF Food Services for opening The Alternative. Located in the Satellite Student Union, The Alternative features a vegetarian menu. Similarservices should also be made available in University Coffeehouse and Pub. While reading the March 9 and 16 issues of INSIGHT, I came across a University Coffeehouse and Pub menu. I quickly looked over ii and was extremely repulsed. With entrees including prcmio pizza, hot soup in a boulc (whal is a boule anyway), pinwheel turkey, chicken salad on a croissant, chicken salad on a croissantandaPhillychccscstcak sandwich, I wondered where I could go to cal a low fat, nutritious meal in ihc campus Pit area. All of these entrees arc high in fat. For example, while a tuna fish sandwich seems to be a heallhy choice, once you add mayonnaise and slap il on a croissant it dramatically increases the fat content Thc desserts in the University Coffeehouse and Pub are also high in fat. What is wrong widi jello or a fresh fruit plate with nonfat yogurt? Not everyone is interested in eating a fai filled piece of cheesecake. The University Coffeehouse and Pub is an alternative io lhc fast food chains (which I really despise), bul iioffcrsno flexibility in the menu. I realize that ihis type of flexibility would slow down the service, but it also ensures customers lhat ihcy are eating a fresh meal thc way ihcy wanl ii. Fast food restauran is located off cam - pus provide this type of service. For instance, Burger King advertises that you get your meal "your way, right away." A restaurant, which provided similar services that fast food chains do, could be very successful al CSUF. Maybclamjustapicky cater. Maybe I am the only sludent who is unhappy wiih the food service, bul I doubt it Some menu items I would like be made available on campus would be the following: a vegetarian sandwich on pita bread, z steamed vegetable platter with white rice,lean mcatsand- wiches wilh a choice of condiments and bread, and a salad bar with assorted vegetables, and lowfat and/or nonfat salad dressing. Fast food is very popular, but noi for everyone. It is high in fat, contains calorics and is not healthy on a day-to-day basis. I do noi cat fast food for personal health factors, and I am sure thalothcr sludents share my dilemma. I strongly believe thai services on campus should be made available for all students, even those with special needs. Immigrants desire to contribute, face challenges Letter to the Editor Editor. Your editorial* of March 23 indicated that Thc Edge called thc Campus Children's Center a dog kennel. Your editorial further indicated lhat Thc Edge called parents "dog owners." The Edge did neither. Il did, however, make a comparison of such entities. That is known as satire. Unfortunately, thc INSIGHT staff clearly is incapable of distinguishing between irulh and satire. — Joel Kanes * Editors note: Christina Fonseca's "Campus child care not kid's game'' was an opinion, not an editorial. Opinion lenge thc strong opposition built by Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, Salinas' main opponent in Ihe 1988 elections. Cardenas has pinpointed the social inequalities in Mexico as the focus of his campaign against a party that has ruled Mexico for 65 years — the PRI. If Cardenas wins, billions of dollars will stop coming into the country and less money will be implemented into di stribu live programs heconsidcrs necessary to accomplish social equality. On the other hand, Zedillo's victory would assure the continuous flow of billions of dollars into Mexico's economy and a stronger relationship wiih lhc United States and thc rest of ihe worio. No mailer who wins lhc Aug. 21 election, Mexico will have to distribute thc wealth among a majority of people and implement electoral reform if the nation is ever lo accomplish the stability and growth necessary to join thc select group of first world democra- Commentary UFW march stirs memories By Olivia Reyes Staff Writer I wasn't fortunate enough to meet Cesar Chavez before hc died one year ago. But, his spirit has touched mc. My grandparents, who were once farmworkers, spoke about thc longtime United Farm Workers leader with admiration. As a child, they told mc stories about working lOhoursaday in ihc hot fields picking cotton and grapes. Life wasn't easy. Thc wrinkles on my grandmother's face and roughness of my grandfather's hands said it all. I never had to work in the fields. Call it luck. Bui, when my grandparents spoke about ihc fields, I imagined being oul there with them. In reality, thc closest I got was helping them with thc garden. As I grew older, my grandparents' words about Chavez, stood in back of my mind. Why was hc so important to ihcm, I thought. That question was answered when I was assigned to cover Chavez' funeral procession in Delano last April for my college and hometown newspapers. More than 30,000 people paid their last respects that day. It was unforgettable. Thc day was hot. I remember sweat sliding down my face and my feet feeling as if they were on fire. Yet 1 didn'l stop. His was present — spiritually. His spirit lingered among marchers. Strangers were united. Valor and pride bounced from follower to follower. 1 never thought I'd experience that again. But, I did this weekend when several hundreds of marchers trekked through Fresno paying homage to Chavez and supporting UFWs efforts in organizing farmworkers. Thc same passion one year ago was rekindled. And even though at bolh events, I was there as a journalist, I couldn't help but feel Ihc sensations and endure some of physical pain marchers were sharing. As a child, I couldn't understand the importance of Chavez for my grandparents until lhe day I marched. For health reasons, my grandpar- enis weren't able to march in cither event. I was/This time the tables were turned, and it was my turn to tell a story. Belinda Lee America needs to stop "bashing" immigrants. Many students sigh, even groan, at Ihe mere mention of "the plight of immigrants." The majority opinion seems too often that immigrants should be grateful to just have a country to call home. America already has graciously opened her door to them. So, "these people" should shut-up, be grateful and stay out of everyone else's way. Thisarrogantopinon may stem from abcliefihat immigrants—people from war-torn and politically unsiablccoun- iries—need thecharity of this country. Sorry, but this is wrong. The Women's Resource Center recently invited a panel of nine women to speak to CSUF students. These women had one thing in com- mon: lo share their life experiences as immigrant women. They came from Southeast Asia, Colombia, Armenia and Mexico. The nine women had spoke force- fiilly in an effort to counteract the bash ing goingon against women and immigrants. Thc theme of this day was "A Day On Campus For Minority Women." For years, immigrants have been blamed for everything thai has gone wrong with the United Slates -— from high rates of crime and poverty, to even such ridiculous reasons as droughts and earthquakes. Thc important thing, thc women emphasized, is lhat many immigrants arc not in ihe United Slates by choice. They would rather be back in their homelands. Bui since circumstances and opportunities have led them here, ihcy want to make the best of it It is not surprising in light of the bashing and unfounded bigotry thai they want to go home. Lan Bui, a Vietnamese school teacher, harbors the hope that one day all Vietnamese can return to Vietnam. Because of the disastrous war in Southeast Asia and conflicts, catastrophy in other parts of the world, immigrants have flocked to this country which has so graciously opened its doors to them. Once in the country though, the reality has not always been friendly. As if lhc flight to freedom has not proved difficult enough, thousands of immigrants have had lo face thc prejudice and difficulty of making a normal life for themselves. The nine women spoke of their struggle focontribute to asystcm which will noi accept their gratitude nor permit ihcm io achieve ihcir potential. Another example is Sara Pomara, who came to America from Columbia as a tourist because shc "wanted to sec what was so great about lhc country." When shc tried to get a job, shc said, shc was unable io get one because the education and experience she got from hcr country was not considered rel- "You were labeled as an illegal alien," shc said. "You live wiih dial trauma and it limits you." Immigrants have no desire to be a burden on society of their host country. Lan Bui is a good case in point. She look 14 years to get her BA degree from CSUF so she could contribute to society as a teacher. Shc said she wants to "pay back" the US. government for being so kind. Yet, she suffers the stigma of being not only an immigrant, but also a woman. Likewise. Pomara said shc wanted to work and contribute. "A lot of people come with good intentions and reasons, but end up getting accused," she said. Sadly, not only do lhe women suffer the prejudice, but their children who are born American citizens are also subject to lhc same treatment A Hmong mother, Sao Hcr Vang sees hcr daughter in tears when other children tease hcr for having black hair, in other words, for being different. What is the deal here. America? Immigrants have as much right to live a normal life and deserve as many chances to prove themselves as the rest of us. Jusl ihink about it most of us arc immigrants here, at one point in our family history or other. The women had an important appeal: "listen to us." If we can just do lhat, there is much we can leam and understand about immigrants. They don't want handouts. They want to contribute to thc society in which they live. Doesn't that sound so much like what we all want to do? MSBR^-'"' ^-^ p^ -A—i rx^ ^^_ CSU, FRESNO Department of Mass Communication and Journalism 2225 F- S.n Rjmon Ave.. CSUF. Frruw, CA 9J740 0010 Nov,: 27H-2K92 Adv,niiing ZTB-StH Inger Sethov Editor-in-Chief Jenny Steffens Managing Editor Olivia Reyes News Editor Marlene Bryant Copy Editor Vincent Coronado Graphic Design Editor Bryan Chan Photo Editor Kelley Scott Sports Editor Christina Fonseca Lifestyle Editor M. Crlstina Medina Production Manager Nina Momjlan Assistant News Editdr Maria Machuca Assistant Copy Editor Belinda Lee Production Assistant Denise Schramek Advertising Manager Gunter Copeland Advertising Production Mgr. Ken Kollor Photographer Hadi YazdanPanah Photographer Staff Writer*: Student, of MCJ 102W, 103 t 106 Advert I ling Staff: Students o( MCJ 143 ,,!„,,' ..TnlT^V^,.!"!'^','.'.^
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Title | 1994_04 Insight April 1994 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1994 |
Description | Weekly during the school year. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 8 1969-v. 29, no. 23 (May 13, 1998, issue. Title from masthead. Merged with Daily collegian. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodials |
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 | 002_Insight Apr 13 1994 p 2 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1994 |
Full-Text-Search | Page 2 April 13,1994 Commentary 'Vintage Days' offers more than volunteering Growth hinges on Mexico reform By Aimee L. Fisher StaffWriter I didn't go to Mexico's Rosarito Beach over Spring Break as planned. I didn't have to work. I hadn't planned to spend time with my family, either. Let me explain: 1 was hired as publicity coordinator for Vintage Days '94 last semester. Never having been involved in planning Vintage Days before, I can safely say I didn't know what I was getting into. It's a lot of work, especially since I originally planned to simply publish the Vintage Press, Vintage Days' official newspaper. No problem, I thought I used to be editor of thc then-Daily Collegian when we put oul a paper five days a week. How hard could it be to put out a 20-page, one-time-only newspaper if Ihad only 15 units and didn'l work at all? Not very. To make mailers worse, I agreed to put together posters, T-shirts, media packets, flyers, TV public service announcements and electronic billboard ads. But after the person who was supposed to be my co-cccrdinaior backed out, I lamely thought I could do everything while taking 21 units (all of which I need to graduate this spring) and working part-time at The Collegian. To my credit, I did think I would have subcommittee members to help mc wilh all the work. In fact, I had about seven people apply to be publicity subcommittee members. But those applicants also had bitten off more than they could chew. Most said they'd still like to help, but wouldn't be available to do much. So far, they've kept their word and haven't done much. Most of my friends are avoiding me now. 1 keep asking them to write stories, take or develop pictures or anything else I can weasel them into doing. By the way, did I mention being a Vintage Days coordinator is unpaid? I work more hours on Vintage Days than at The Collegian, and The Collegian pays. (I haven't volunteered such information to my editor until now.) Now I don'l want anyone to gel Ihc impression that being a Vintage and rewarding. My fellow coordi- nators are some of my best friends. I probably would have never met any of them otherwise. I have also had a lotof incredible experiences with my fellow coordinators, all of which seem to have to do with beer — a lot of it For example, about seven of us went to Sacramento last semester for two and a half days to attend the National Association of College Activities Far West Regional convention. Wc saw a lot of bands and comedians, some of which will be here during Vintage Days, learned how to work as a team and brainstormed wilh students from universities all over California. Nevada and Utah. But we also now know a really cool bar in an alley in Old Sacramento where lhe bartender, Nick, will give free shots if one begs and allowspatrons to singEric Clapton's "Layla" at thc top of their lungs. This semester and a lot closer to homc.aboutsevenofthc ^coordinators learned that Woody's Road Hoiise, at the corner of Barstow and First avenues, serves 160-ouncc buckets of beer for S13. 50. I guess when you weigh thc pros and cons, there arc a lot more pros to becoming a Vintage Days coordinator. After all, coordinaiors get into all Vintage Days events, held April 21 to 24, free. And, if you are organized and know you really only have to take 12or 15 units, it should be abrcezc. If you do have to take 21 units, make sure you'vealrcady mastered thc an of groveling — you'll have to do a lot of it to pass all ihosc By Jorge Luis Perez StaffWriter The appearance of a guerrilla group in Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state; thc kidnapping of Alfredo Harp Helu. president of Mexico's largest bank; and ultimately the murder of Luis Donaldo Colosio, thc Institutional Revolutionary Party's candidate to Ihe presidency, in Tijuana last month arc the shocking events lhat warned the people of Mexico of lhc nation's instability. The first world status Mexico is seeking won't be achieved unless thc government iirst aaas ponucai aim smuu change to its free-market ecc-nomic reform. Mexico's 90 million people have witnessed a significant economic growth since Carlos Salinas De Gortari assumed thc presidencyin Dec. 1,1988. Salinas took over a shaky nation embroiled in an economic crisis caused by the drop in oil prices in the early 1980s. Hc responded with privatization of state-owned corporations and a free- market economic reform. Mexico's per capita income rose from $1,800 in VS. dollars in 1980 to $4,324 in 1993, boosting Mexico to a step from joining ihe selected group of first world nations. Thc shocking events at lhe beginning of the year made Mexico and thc world aware of thc turmoil and interna] instability presentbehind the economic facade. Thc uprising of thc rebels in Chiapas crying oul for electoral reform and lanu U1SU1DUU4JH was an alerting sign of the nation-wide resentment created by the government's failure to distribute the wealth that was coming in. "When there is billions of dollars coming into a nation and only a few prosper, resentment is acated," said Dr. Freeman J. Wrighi, professor of political science. "Unless distributive programs lhat share the wealth and opportunities with enough people are implemented, thai resentment will not disseminate." Salinas failed toimplementthcclcc- toral reform he promised when hc won the presidency in 1988. The dozens of people killed in Chiapas and his intimate friend Luis Donaldo Colosio paid thc price. Minutes before hc was assasinatcd, Colosio had promised to continue with Salinas' free-market economy, political reform, and the implementation of distributive programs for all Mexicans. Colosio is gone now. Pit»ci/tpnt Saline is leaving ihe presidency Dec. 1.1994 with nochance for a second term in office as prohibited by the Mexican constitution. Salinas and thc Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) will leave all the rcsponsabilties and challenges to Ernesto Zedillo, the man "they" picked lo replace Colosio. Ernesto Zedillo will have to chal- Singapore law hands out more than slap on wrist to American Harsher penalties might make people think twice. Opinion Belinda Lee Michael Fay, an 18-ycar-old American , who lives in Singapore, is literally in despair for his buttocks. This young American was caught and convicted of commiung acts of vandalism last fall. By Singapore law this means he must be punished by flogging; this means six strokes of a water-soaked rattan rod to his backside. In addition lo this, hc faces four months in prison and payment of a S2.230 fine. Fay's lawyers have rcappcalcd after he lost thc first append to lhc Singapore government in a last ditch effort to drop thc caning at least. Fay would be uV first American to be flogged in Singapore. Flogging is no simple punishment Ii is a devastating experience. Those who have been so punished have gone into shock and permanent scars arc inevitable. American diplomats in Singapore have expressed their disapproval of whal ihcy believe is excessive punishment. Their arguments stem for whal in the U.S. would be considered a lesser enmc. Fay, together with other foreign sludents spray painted 18 cars. None of lhc cars were permanently damaged and it was Fay's first offense. The Singapore government, however, considers it just punishment for irresponsible behavior. Singaporeans themselves arc subject to thc same kind of sentence, and they know and accept ihc law. While many Americans are concerned with lhe severity of the punishment, and consider it inhumane, they as well as many Singaporeans arc concerned that foreigners understand they arc subject to the lawsofthccountrics they arc in. Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world. lis laws may be strict, and the harsh punishments for criminal behavior are credited for the country's low crime statistics. In the same vein, safely for Singaporeans mean safety for expatriates and tourists as well. An informal survey of American students found only one out of eight interviewed were concerned about thc cruel flogging ordered for Fay. Many felt Fay deserves his punishment. Even those who cringe at Ihc severity of the sentence appreciate the apparent results — ihc low crime rate in Singapore. Maybe America should consider harsher punishment for criminals as ameans of making them ihink twice before they go back into thc streets to commit thc same or worse offenses. Odds arc that Fay, after his flogging, will never touch another can of spray-paint, at least for a long time. Good news for car owners. Perhaps of greater importance, lhe pain inflicted now will save this young man from doing something worse later in life — someihing that would not only hurt him, bul others. Most campus menus lack vegetarian meals Healthy veggie choices available at The Alternative Opinion Kori Rianda Hats off to the CSUF Food Services for opening The Alternative. Located in the Satellite Student Union, The Alternative features a vegetarian menu. Similarservices should also be made available in University Coffeehouse and Pub. While reading the March 9 and 16 issues of INSIGHT, I came across a University Coffeehouse and Pub menu. I quickly looked over ii and was extremely repulsed. With entrees including prcmio pizza, hot soup in a boulc (whal is a boule anyway), pinwheel turkey, chicken salad on a croissant, chicken salad on a croissantandaPhillychccscstcak sandwich, I wondered where I could go to cal a low fat, nutritious meal in ihc campus Pit area. All of these entrees arc high in fat. For example, while a tuna fish sandwich seems to be a heallhy choice, once you add mayonnaise and slap il on a croissant it dramatically increases the fat content Thc desserts in the University Coffeehouse and Pub are also high in fat. What is wrong widi jello or a fresh fruit plate with nonfat yogurt? Not everyone is interested in eating a fai filled piece of cheesecake. The University Coffeehouse and Pub is an alternative io lhc fast food chains (which I really despise), bul iioffcrsno flexibility in the menu. I realize that ihis type of flexibility would slow down the service, but it also ensures customers lhat ihcy are eating a fresh meal thc way ihcy wanl ii. Fast food restauran is located off cam - pus provide this type of service. For instance, Burger King advertises that you get your meal "your way, right away." A restaurant, which provided similar services that fast food chains do, could be very successful al CSUF. Maybclamjustapicky cater. Maybe I am the only sludent who is unhappy wiih the food service, bul I doubt it Some menu items I would like be made available on campus would be the following: a vegetarian sandwich on pita bread, z steamed vegetable platter with white rice,lean mcatsand- wiches wilh a choice of condiments and bread, and a salad bar with assorted vegetables, and lowfat and/or nonfat salad dressing. Fast food is very popular, but noi for everyone. It is high in fat, contains calorics and is not healthy on a day-to-day basis. I do noi cat fast food for personal health factors, and I am sure thalothcr sludents share my dilemma. I strongly believe thai services on campus should be made available for all students, even those with special needs. Immigrants desire to contribute, face challenges Letter to the Editor Editor. Your editorial* of March 23 indicated that Thc Edge called thc Campus Children's Center a dog kennel. Your editorial further indicated lhat Thc Edge called parents "dog owners." The Edge did neither. Il did, however, make a comparison of such entities. That is known as satire. Unfortunately, thc INSIGHT staff clearly is incapable of distinguishing between irulh and satire. — Joel Kanes * Editors note: Christina Fonseca's "Campus child care not kid's game'' was an opinion, not an editorial. Opinion lenge thc strong opposition built by Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, Salinas' main opponent in Ihe 1988 elections. Cardenas has pinpointed the social inequalities in Mexico as the focus of his campaign against a party that has ruled Mexico for 65 years — the PRI. If Cardenas wins, billions of dollars will stop coming into the country and less money will be implemented into di stribu live programs heconsidcrs necessary to accomplish social equality. On the other hand, Zedillo's victory would assure the continuous flow of billions of dollars into Mexico's economy and a stronger relationship wiih lhc United States and thc rest of ihe worio. No mailer who wins lhc Aug. 21 election, Mexico will have to distribute thc wealth among a majority of people and implement electoral reform if the nation is ever lo accomplish the stability and growth necessary to join thc select group of first world democra- Commentary UFW march stirs memories By Olivia Reyes Staff Writer I wasn't fortunate enough to meet Cesar Chavez before hc died one year ago. But, his spirit has touched mc. My grandparents, who were once farmworkers, spoke about thc longtime United Farm Workers leader with admiration. As a child, they told mc stories about working lOhoursaday in ihc hot fields picking cotton and grapes. Life wasn't easy. Thc wrinkles on my grandmother's face and roughness of my grandfather's hands said it all. I never had to work in the fields. Call it luck. Bui, when my grandparents spoke about ihc fields, I imagined being oul there with them. In reality, thc closest I got was helping them with thc garden. As I grew older, my grandparents' words about Chavez, stood in back of my mind. Why was hc so important to ihcm, I thought. That question was answered when I was assigned to cover Chavez' funeral procession in Delano last April for my college and hometown newspapers. More than 30,000 people paid their last respects that day. It was unforgettable. Thc day was hot. I remember sweat sliding down my face and my feet feeling as if they were on fire. Yet 1 didn'l stop. His was present — spiritually. His spirit lingered among marchers. Strangers were united. Valor and pride bounced from follower to follower. 1 never thought I'd experience that again. But, I did this weekend when several hundreds of marchers trekked through Fresno paying homage to Chavez and supporting UFWs efforts in organizing farmworkers. Thc same passion one year ago was rekindled. And even though at bolh events, I was there as a journalist, I couldn't help but feel Ihc sensations and endure some of physical pain marchers were sharing. As a child, I couldn't understand the importance of Chavez for my grandparents until lhe day I marched. For health reasons, my grandpar- enis weren't able to march in cither event. I was/This time the tables were turned, and it was my turn to tell a story. Belinda Lee America needs to stop "bashing" immigrants. Many students sigh, even groan, at Ihe mere mention of "the plight of immigrants." The majority opinion seems too often that immigrants should be grateful to just have a country to call home. America already has graciously opened her door to them. So, "these people" should shut-up, be grateful and stay out of everyone else's way. Thisarrogantopinon may stem from abcliefihat immigrants—people from war-torn and politically unsiablccoun- iries—need thecharity of this country. Sorry, but this is wrong. The Women's Resource Center recently invited a panel of nine women to speak to CSUF students. These women had one thing in com- mon: lo share their life experiences as immigrant women. They came from Southeast Asia, Colombia, Armenia and Mexico. The nine women had spoke force- fiilly in an effort to counteract the bash ing goingon against women and immigrants. Thc theme of this day was "A Day On Campus For Minority Women." For years, immigrants have been blamed for everything thai has gone wrong with the United Slates -— from high rates of crime and poverty, to even such ridiculous reasons as droughts and earthquakes. Thc important thing, thc women emphasized, is lhat many immigrants arc not in ihe United Slates by choice. They would rather be back in their homelands. Bui since circumstances and opportunities have led them here, ihcy want to make the best of it It is not surprising in light of the bashing and unfounded bigotry thai they want to go home. Lan Bui, a Vietnamese school teacher, harbors the hope that one day all Vietnamese can return to Vietnam. Because of the disastrous war in Southeast Asia and conflicts, catastrophy in other parts of the world, immigrants have flocked to this country which has so graciously opened its doors to them. Once in the country though, the reality has not always been friendly. As if lhc flight to freedom has not proved difficult enough, thousands of immigrants have had lo face thc prejudice and difficulty of making a normal life for themselves. The nine women spoke of their struggle focontribute to asystcm which will noi accept their gratitude nor permit ihcm io achieve ihcir potential. Another example is Sara Pomara, who came to America from Columbia as a tourist because shc "wanted to sec what was so great about lhc country." When shc tried to get a job, shc said, shc was unable io get one because the education and experience she got from hcr country was not considered rel- "You were labeled as an illegal alien," shc said. "You live wiih dial trauma and it limits you." Immigrants have no desire to be a burden on society of their host country. Lan Bui is a good case in point. She look 14 years to get her BA degree from CSUF so she could contribute to society as a teacher. Shc said she wants to "pay back" the US. government for being so kind. Yet, she suffers the stigma of being not only an immigrant, but also a woman. Likewise. Pomara said shc wanted to work and contribute. "A lot of people come with good intentions and reasons, but end up getting accused," she said. Sadly, not only do lhe women suffer the prejudice, but their children who are born American citizens are also subject to lhc same treatment A Hmong mother, Sao Hcr Vang sees hcr daughter in tears when other children tease hcr for having black hair, in other words, for being different. What is the deal here. America? Immigrants have as much right to live a normal life and deserve as many chances to prove themselves as the rest of us. Jusl ihink about it most of us arc immigrants here, at one point in our family history or other. The women had an important appeal: "listen to us." If we can just do lhat, there is much we can leam and understand about immigrants. They don't want handouts. They want to contribute to thc society in which they live. Doesn't that sound so much like what we all want to do? 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