1995_10 Insight October 1995

              OCTOBER 11, 1995
INSIGHT
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
VOL. 27, NO. 5
OJ. acquittal fuels
jury reform debate
bj Michael Vparrea
Alter iIk- conclusion ol tin.- Trial of the
Century." the issue of jury reform is being examined hy citi/ens cliss.itisfn.il xi itli
the vcniicl and is becoming tlie topic <>i
discussion among iiidicial experts
Many economic and personal reasons
are now being i >v crshadt >wed by ihc emergence of "highly leelmical
milieu
MarvinCo
believes thei
id acquittals.
... local delcn
lability fdrjurors to intcracl
u iih lawyers has caused misunderstanding and eoniusioii of the evidence displayed by both sides.
"Because of this, ihe issue of the nght
loataii trial takes on a whole new light."
Cooke said "And lhat is why then.- is un
urgency lor jury reform."
The Simpson trial proved to he a long,
uphill bank: tor all concerned, especially
The panel was sequestered nearly 200
ilay s. tlK' Iiingest |vnisl .uiy jury hadbeen
closed oil from the world "since the
Charles Mansotl imirder trial.
Hie Siiiipsontn.il iisell became pivotal
in launching iiiry letonn. following such
highlx-publicized eases as lhe Rodney
King. Menende/ brothers. William
Kenned) Smith and Bemhard Goctz iri-
All of these trials resulted in either hung
the expensive Simpson trial, which eosi
tliecitvol 'lais Angeles more than S7 million. '
Manx experts, however, hoped the
Simpson trial would become the hair that
xi«mill break tile judicial camel's hack and
open thc floodgates for reform.
Mike Reynolds, a local photographer
;uxl author ol lhe "three Strikes" law, may
yet the lirst stab at such reform ideas w hen
Ik- introduces a three-prong proposal that
includes jury reform
Key in ilds said that a lack ol jury reform
has been the biggest problem in the court
system. The possibility ol the Simpson
trial ending in a hung jury would haxe
brought a huge need tor jury reform.
"OJ Simpson xx ill become the poster
box forjury reform die way Richard Allen
l ).i\ is was i"i Three Strikes.'" Reynolds
said.
Under his proposal, 'majority rule'
xx i >uld replace unanimous xerdictsxx here
only 10 same-verdicts would be needed
instead of ihc required 12.
Rcj nolds vud the need lor such reform
is great)) needed alter trials like the
Menende/ trial, which cost the suite millions of dollars.
Though Reynolds believes a need exists tor jury reform, juries have changed
quite a hit in the last 27 xears following
Befo
■ UK-
sen by lhe jury com
were typical!) whit<
men.
Today, jurors arc
voter registration t
recently.' Department of Motor Vehicle lists. To be eligible, a person
must be oxer IS and a l.S citizen
with no felony record
Those who are chosen to he ju
in the mail. Only hall of those
summoned ex er perform jury duty
Of Ihe many excuses used to gei
out of the civic duty, financial dif
liculties. where empli
pay employees who
upon, is the most often used.
emplo
e three states
iverthe
winch |i
Thei
fewi
ing performed. Alter th
then pays each juror
even those who are ho
Oncol many recent ch
Angeles Couniy contra m
corporation ol huge TV
view evidence such as \ ideas and pi
tures. These screens, as
Simpson trial, allow ju
view of presented evidence.
(i. Thomas Munsterman ot th
lional Center for State Courts C
See JURIES, page 4
hettet
Students have sleep problems
bv Jennifer Avila
Staff Writer
Sleepers. They can be seen ex cry -
where: in libraries, on benches, under trees and even in class. In fact,
students will sleep just aboul anywhere their heads fall. Why can't
some students keep from nodding off
during daylight hours?
Maintaining consistent sleep hab-
Many students have trouble sleeping
at nighl and therefore find themselves
railing asleep at school.
n Bret
ogy. s.n
. proli
"There i
trchol
Different people require different
I sleep. While some people
.. others
open
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Knn Shaler. a engineering student
needs. "Il is the stress ot school.'
Shater said. "I can't stop thinking al
nighl." She also added that, altera day
ol school, work and other obligations
it is difficult to unwind.
Ahmad Ali, a Fresno State student, for
may haxe trouble falling asleep bul •Establish a sleep routine, This
alw ay s tries lo gel in a lull eight hours, can regulate die bod) "s inner clock.
"I might pul nix head dow n once in a hollow the same sleep preparations
while." Ali said  "But I carg fall every night.   This will alert the
asleep at school." body that it is time to sleep before
Sleep disorders and disturbances actually getting into bed.
could he one reason tor lack of sleep. • Make sleeping conditions as
Chronic insomnia could also be a comfortable as possible,
problem. Insomnia is a condition in • If you arc sharing your bed
which the person finds it difficult to with a snoring, cover-stealing or
fall asleep, then sleeps only lor short restless partner, make separate
periods.   Causes lor this condition sleeping arrangements until you
could be cither psychological or can establish a satisfactory sleep
physical. pattern.
If humans are deprived of a lol of • Wear loose-fitting nightclothes.
sleep, they may experience irritabil- Comfort is a priority when trying
itv. depression and increased anxiety, lo gel to sleep.
"II you arc dealing with someone who • Keep the bedroom dark and
is paranoid." Breen said, "lack of free from noise. Only use the room
sleep can increase lhat behavior." for sleep.
Students should take sleep seriously. • Avoid day time napping.
According to Breen. people need to • Don't drink calfeine-conlaining
be aware that sleep js jusl as impor- beverages or alcohol before hedlime.
lain to the body as is exercise and eat- •Try to avoid study ing before haling right. time.
Before running lo the drugstore for • If sleep still doesn't come, gel up
a sleep-aid. those who find it difficult and engage in a relaxing activ ify.
to sleep should try the do's and don't's such as light reading.
Insight photo by David Johnson
Enology majors begin the winemaking process at Fresno State's new S7 million winery. Construction
began in 1992 and the winery still lacks some equipment.
New winery's first crush
by David Johnson
Sc
uuced for the school hy two
The Department ol Enology. h».d   wineries, are being sold l<
of il
« s^ n
on Monday. Sept. 25. with the season's zinfandel... merlot. a chard.
first crush. a cabernet sauvjgnon. The
Four tons of grapes were crushed, was chosen by ('resident J.
destemmed and left on the skins to ler- for the President's vintage l.
tundlhe
a white
mtux and
a paradox.
 it into vinegar.
Although yet to be licensed by the Fresno State farm Markc.
IX-pt. of Alcohol. Tobacco, and lire- Barstow and Chestnut
anus, the winery will be functioning      "We need more money foi
in a commercial manner and selling plicity ol equipment." Carle
wine produced on campus under the enology director, said.
Fresno State label within a year. "Acommcrciai operation in
The winery will be the first commer- to produce with only one c
cial operation on anx campus and will would like lo haxe lour mon
he run by   students'and faculty. The said. "M>kids need lo leam I
I O.I XX) gallon facility is equipped with any type of machinery. The i
tanks, catwalks, crashers, sen ices. o\- this is hands-on experience "
lices and a sensory lab/conference hall       Muller has been instilling hi
"It's going to be great." Darek ph) into students "to get a jot-
Trow bridge, president of the enology ii honorably"since he took o'
society, said. "But it still needs refur- partment in I"-70   It is m
ilin Welly        Me only takes as many students as
ihel there are jobs a\ ailable. hut the depart-
sed al the     mem only recciv es funds lor that many
i on I..1-1     student-
Muller ha- expanded program xis-
r a multi-     ibilit) and student enrollment from 12
>s Muller.     m 1979 to >■*   Due 10 this growth, ta-
.ilitic- proved to he inadequate.
Consequently. \he school received
funds under ihe Fresno S.tatc Farm
genoxation Program*and plans were
'operate   'drawn tor the new taciiity.
ay to do       Construction began in 1992 but. due
to inflation and con-traction costs, ran
philoso-     over budget  Although offices' and a
and hold     lab -conference hall were completed in
er the de-     1993-94. the « mery siill lacks needed
this new     equipment
> be able
isher I
' Muller
Rodeo title is a dream come true for Clovis girl
bv Kristi Brangle
StaffWriler
"And the winner is... Andrea Nicholson, our new Miss
Clovis Rodeo. 1995!" said Zehb Bell. Clox is Rodeo an-
n April 29. 1995.
"This has been a dream of mine since I could walk
and talk. I remember going to the rinleo each year and
watching the girls do their queen's run." said Nicholson.
"I've dreamed of running through that arena wearing
red. white and blue. That is exactly what I did. I can't
believe nix reign is alreadx hall-oxer. It seems like it
L-sterday
iced."
Insight photo by Paul Martinez
Fresno State student Andrea Nicholson and her
favorite horse Mary.
Andrea, known to her friends as Andec. is a 20-year-
>ld sophomore at Fresno Stale.
She keeps herself busy with twelve units, two jobs and
appearances around the area as Miss Clovis Ro-
She also has plans to compete in rodeos lor Fresno
Rodeo since nine-months old
Nicholson started her horse-riding career at a very
young age. She won the youngest rider award in Clovis
Rodeo Parade when she was only nine-months old.
"1 started riding for enjoyment. As 1 got older. 1 xvax
involved in 4-H and FFA. Future Farmers of America.
I showed at open shows and even on the Quarter Horse
circuit." said Nicholson.
"It wasn't loo much later lhat I decided I needed something with a faster pace: rodeo. I now compete in
breakaway roping and team roping The years I spent
showing gave me a good foundation lor rodeo II really
taught me how to ride."
She spent xears riding bul the desire to become Miss
Clovis Rodeo was alwa) s there.
"When 1 wns little. I took lessons from Ti-h WHhile I
watched her win the title of Miss Rodeo California and
go on to place in the top ten at Miss Rodeo America in
Oklahoma City. Okla.. in I9S.V Shc inspired me to run
for |Miss| Clov is and to eive it mv best shot. 1 max even
go onto Miss Rodeo California."
Volunteer work
Nicholson has attended various functions around the
community. She went to the Mayor's State of the City
Address and s^oke at a Kiwanis meeting
She has also made appearances at different rodeos, including the California Stampede Rodeo and the Oakdale
Rodeo.
But her favorite place to go has been thc Valley
Childrens Hospital.
"I've been to the Valley Childrens Hospital three tunes
jf weeks. Thechil-
even had me bring
i. I've learned a lot
audi will be going hack in a co
dren love it when I am thei..
rm Miss Clovis Rodeo chaps |
from them." she said.
""It'samazing how much they know about their illnesses.
Thev know much more abo'ut it than 1 expected.   My
eoal there is to make them smile "
Intense competition
The contestants compete in ,-ix phases of competition:
scholarship, horsemanship: writing ability, ticket sales,
personality and appearance
For the ticket vile phase, the competitor must sell 1.000 or
more raffle tickets The personality and appearance phase
judges ihe contestant's abilities in speech, modeling, answering impromptu questions and personal interview.
"Besides horsemanship skills and public speaking ability, it takes a genuinely nice person —■ someone who cares
about people, the sport ol rodeo, and someone who will
be proud to represent the Clovis Rodeo." said Russ
Greathouse. 1995 co-chairman of the Cloxis Rinleo
Queen's Committee.
"Rodeo is the number-one laimly sport. It is special to
me because the whole family gets involved. Rodeo has
enriched my life more than any other thing I have done
or more than anything 1 could ever do." Nicholson said.
1   EDITORIAL   1
Drug dealers are
haunting our
neighborhoods
Page 2
LIFESTYLE     1
Learn to relax in
massage class
SPORTS
Page 3
Cross-country is a
team sport at CSUF
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