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NOVEMBER 15, 1995 INSIGHT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO VOL. 27, NO. 10 Fireworks light up Fresno State ♦ Boom! Behind the scenes with the fireworks squad by Draeger Martinez StaffWriler It's a California State University, Iresno institution — when the loot- hall team plav s at home, the program script. The Bulldogs score a touchdown — a ring- or (lower-shaped bun color erupts — the explosions' blast waves scl off do/ens of car alarms across ihe stadium parking lol. "You jijsi goiia have some alarms go off. or ilN noi Bulldog football." said Donna Turner of the football py- Fircworks have been a part of every Fresno State home game for the last three years, said Kim Labosky. assistant marketing director of Athletics Marketing. Prior to thai, pyrotechnic shows such a ng. Ai ii Ri cording to head pvroiechnii chard Hunter. San Diego Slate is the only other college in California that has fireworks with their football games, and then only during half- "In an average show." I lunter said, "well shoot 90 to 95 shells. But this time we had twice as many shells as usual to allow for the Veterans' Day show at half-iime. "We launch for each Bulldog score and we also (Ire a lew vv hen lhe Bulldogs lake the field at lhe start of each half. However many shells are lefl at lhe end of lhe game we shoot those all at once. Sometimes when the close to running out for the endgame display," Hunter said. Preparation lime for the football fireworks takes 1 1/2 to two hours, depending on the number and types of shells used, for Saturday's show. Pyrotechnic squad member Chris Petty escapes a fireworks' flames after lighting the fuse. The "V" arrangement rad gement radiated Lighting a fuse by hand requires from the rack, along the baselines from home plate donning a protective jacket and he!- liming the launches for a Bulldo; ol Beiden field and stretched about met. then touching a lii propane score requires synchronization b 70 feel toward fust and third bases, torch to a cotton thread and paper the squad. Two members watch i For some rapid-fire sequences, fuse. When lit from the conon tip. the end /ones to make sure that th such as when the team takes the the 15-inch long, black-powder- leam has indeed scored without an field, the fireworks squad relies on dusied fuse burns down tor three penalty flags on the Held, electrically tired shells. seconds, then ignites lhe shell. These members then relav the in "The downside- is electric-fuse When each "shell launches the formation lo Hunter and the oihe shells cost more per shell," said pyroicchnicians must avert their eyes py rotechnicians at Beiden tick 4-and 20-shell racks were arranged squad member Chris Petty. "Plus, it's from the brilliant baskeiball-si/ed who then light the shells, in a "V-shape. really fun lo light them yourselves.** sphere of ignited gases that emits "We tire lour for each touchdowi Insight photos by David Johnson mr for each fie ach point-alier-t works accidents have occurred. though "we have had a lew close calls due to Hawed shells.' he said. Squad members keep chemical fire .extinguishers and a water supply See WORKS, page 4 Antennas bring cash to campus + Contel and AT&T raise cellular antennas and paint water tower by Jerry Lowe Staff Writer Contel Cellular phone company intends to sign an agreement with the univcrsiiy lo install a cellular phone antenna atop thc campus water tower. The deal includes a $30,000 paint job that will feature the university's new |y adopted sunburst logo. In addition lo paying for the paint job. Contel will rent thc 112-foot-high walkway around the water tower for $1,300 a month. Contel isn't renting the whole water tower — just the walkway. Jim Morris, associate vice president of information systems and technology, said the university received a good deal. "They originally offered us $300 a month." Morris said. The project is the result of conversations beiween President John Welty and the cellular phone company. Morris said. Morris was appointed lo handle the process. Morns said he felt good about the negotiations. "It took us a while to jump through all of the bureaucratic hoops." he said. Moms said the water tower usually has to be painted every couple of years. Contel will pay each lime it needs to be painted. "This allow s us to monopolize on a structure that is not used for anything iut water pressure." Morris said. "Plus we can make it a little bit more presentable." The 127-foot tower will be painted white once again; the new Fresno State logo will replace the old logo and bulldog currently painted on Ihe tower. In a related project. AT&T Wireless will build a separate lower in the agriculture operations lot. The two cellular companies could not share the same tow er because their signals would interfere w ith one an- Debbie Astone. interim director of facilities planning, said both projects should be completed by lhe end of ~ See CAMPUS, page 4 Veterans remember Vietnam D. C. - great sights, rich history, many, homeless bv Michael Yparrea Staff Writer ing Ihe book and coming to terms with the .inly war the United States lost. A war that robbed Ihe country of 58.000 lives and left its people divided. For others, particularly the serv icemen who fought in the war. ii was a slap in thc face to those slill missing in action and the families awaiting their homecoming. "It's as if they've turned their backs on us." Doug Prall. a veteran from Fresno, said of the United States' extension of diplomatic lies wiih Vietnam. It has been 20 years since the last American troops departed the war-ravaged country in disgrace. "I can understand a need to bridge Ihe gap and hopefully de\ clop a peaceful relationship with Vietnam. Bul il is difficult to watch oui country extend an olive branch when some of our men are still over there." Pratt said. Announcing the establishment of ties wilh Vietnam this pasi August, President Clinton said hundreds of documents concerning those servicemen declared missing in action have been handed to lhe United States from Hanoi since the trade embargo was lifted. Clinton also said hc expects future cooperation from Laos. According to the Pentagon, there are 55 servicemen officially listed as MIA cases, down from 196 in 1975. Referred to as "discrepancy cases," the Pentagon lists those 55 men as those who were known to be alive on the ground in Vietnam, but whose fate remains unknown. It docs not include men presumed dead but those whose remains are still missing. The numbers are higher for those listed by the Pentagon as unaccounted for. In 1975 there were 1,928 men listed as unaccounted for in Vietnam. The number dropped to 1.618 in 1995. Dolores Alford, head of the National Alliance of Families which deals with POW-MIA cases, said information on these men was scanty, and blamed both governments. "There is slill information on these missing men thai is being withheld, and it is being withheld by both the Vietnamese and U.S. gov ernmenls." Alford said, "Hie gov eminent had no right lo establish normali/ation with Vietnam until there was a full accounting tor those servicemen. It's a travesty." Another veteran. Ron Halcomb of Fresno, has mixed feelings. "1 can understand Americans w anting to put this behind them and try lo heal the wounds, myself included. Bul it's hard whe* you've been there and you know someone who is listed as MIA. It's hard." Halcomb said. War remains aside. Vietnam has emerged as a hidden pot of gold, particularly for American businessmen. _ Vietnam's 71 million population, of which only 34 million have steady employment has Caught the attention of American businessmen. Vietnam has 6 percent unemployment and a 20 cents-per-hour minimum wage. American businessmen have acquired the eighth largest share of Vietnam's market, investing $530 million since the end of the IS trade embargo. "Vietnam is being touted as the next Asian Tiger, thc nexi rxxim economy." said l.e l.v Hay slip, best-selling author of "When Heaven and Earth Changed Places" and founder of the East Meets Wesi Foundation. "The standard of living is rising and lhe opportunities are attracting people from main nations, bringing with them new sources of energy and v itality to rev ive what was once a wounded land." she said. bv Dan Helmbold Manama Editor Trash and enipiv beer bottles are found ev - cry where: scattered in alleys, arounj buildings and sometimes on the grass Homeless people stand on the comers or he on the sewer grate lo keep warm. Sounds like New York City? It's not. Its the capital citv of the United States of America. Washington. DC. Centered between the North and the South. Washington. DC. has many places io visit. powerful people to meet and homeless people. All ibis and more can be found in thc mall. The mall is approximately two miles long and is framed bv the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. Many v mi the Capitol to walk the mall and see ihe sites i )n the cement-bordered grass a pedestrian can plan on being accosted. "Goi any spare change '" is common from unshaven, dirty, homeless men: shaking and rattling broken plastic foam cups; begging for change. However, most v isitors to lhe Capilol ignore these people and focus thvir'Sitention on the Marble c around the Supreme Ci chives are marble, mat A priv aie luniiis adorn several buildings tall The Capitol building, the hi building and the national ar- in.uelv decorated with carved w ith marble in front and back. r by a * Vietnan ■ who- See VIETNAM, page 3 vngressmen secretary is one way to explore the Capitol building. The history of lhe building, statues, marble floors, walls and ceilings dazzle visitors' eyes. There are 98 full-size statues, all donated to the "Capitol. Each state is allowed to donate two statues. The states may choose any one they feel deserves such high recognition. The statues usually represent someone who has done something lo make a difference in that slate or the United States as a whole, such as Insight Ml* photo by D,„ H^mboW Visitors to Washington, D.C., head toward the Lincoln Memorial. California's Father Junipero Serra. Other statues in the Capitol include busts of Washington. Lincoln and, on a lower level, one statue of women who have made a difference in the history of the United States. Thc statue contains three women and one shapeless mass jutting from a solid square block of marble. The three women are Harriet Beecher Stowe. Susan B. Anthony and Betsy Ross The fourth shapeless pillar is reserved for the first woman president of the United States. See WASHINGTON, page 4
Object Description
Title | 1995_11 Insight November 1995 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1995 |
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 |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi, TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
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Title | 013_Insight Nov 15 1995 p 1 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1995 |
Full-Text-Search | NOVEMBER 15, 1995 INSIGHT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO VOL. 27, NO. 10 Fireworks light up Fresno State ♦ Boom! Behind the scenes with the fireworks squad by Draeger Martinez StaffWriler It's a California State University, Iresno institution — when the loot- hall team plav s at home, the program script. The Bulldogs score a touchdown — a ring- or (lower-shaped bun color erupts — the explosions' blast waves scl off do/ens of car alarms across ihe stadium parking lol. "You jijsi goiia have some alarms go off. or ilN noi Bulldog football." said Donna Turner of the football py- Fircworks have been a part of every Fresno State home game for the last three years, said Kim Labosky. assistant marketing director of Athletics Marketing. Prior to thai, pyrotechnic shows such a ng. Ai ii Ri cording to head pvroiechnii chard Hunter. San Diego Slate is the only other college in California that has fireworks with their football games, and then only during half- "In an average show." I lunter said, "well shoot 90 to 95 shells. But this time we had twice as many shells as usual to allow for the Veterans' Day show at half-iime. "We launch for each Bulldog score and we also (Ire a lew vv hen lhe Bulldogs lake the field at lhe start of each half. However many shells are lefl at lhe end of lhe game we shoot those all at once. Sometimes when the close to running out for the endgame display," Hunter said. Preparation lime for the football fireworks takes 1 1/2 to two hours, depending on the number and types of shells used, for Saturday's show. Pyrotechnic squad member Chris Petty escapes a fireworks' flames after lighting the fuse. The "V" arrangement rad gement radiated Lighting a fuse by hand requires from the rack, along the baselines from home plate donning a protective jacket and he!- liming the launches for a Bulldo; ol Beiden field and stretched about met. then touching a lii propane score requires synchronization b 70 feel toward fust and third bases, torch to a cotton thread and paper the squad. Two members watch i For some rapid-fire sequences, fuse. When lit from the conon tip. the end /ones to make sure that th such as when the team takes the the 15-inch long, black-powder- leam has indeed scored without an field, the fireworks squad relies on dusied fuse burns down tor three penalty flags on the Held, electrically tired shells. seconds, then ignites lhe shell. These members then relav the in "The downside- is electric-fuse When each "shell launches the formation lo Hunter and the oihe shells cost more per shell," said pyroicchnicians must avert their eyes py rotechnicians at Beiden tick 4-and 20-shell racks were arranged squad member Chris Petty. "Plus, it's from the brilliant baskeiball-si/ed who then light the shells, in a "V-shape. really fun lo light them yourselves.** sphere of ignited gases that emits "We tire lour for each touchdowi Insight photos by David Johnson mr for each fie ach point-alier-t works accidents have occurred. though "we have had a lew close calls due to Hawed shells.' he said. Squad members keep chemical fire .extinguishers and a water supply See WORKS, page 4 Antennas bring cash to campus + Contel and AT&T raise cellular antennas and paint water tower by Jerry Lowe Staff Writer Contel Cellular phone company intends to sign an agreement with the univcrsiiy lo install a cellular phone antenna atop thc campus water tower. The deal includes a $30,000 paint job that will feature the university's new |y adopted sunburst logo. In addition lo paying for the paint job. Contel will rent thc 112-foot-high walkway around the water tower for $1,300 a month. Contel isn't renting the whole water tower — just the walkway. Jim Morris, associate vice president of information systems and technology, said the university received a good deal. "They originally offered us $300 a month." Morris said. The project is the result of conversations beiween President John Welty and the cellular phone company. Morris said. Morris was appointed lo handle the process. Morns said he felt good about the negotiations. "It took us a while to jump through all of the bureaucratic hoops." he said. Moms said the water tower usually has to be painted every couple of years. Contel will pay each lime it needs to be painted. "This allow s us to monopolize on a structure that is not used for anything iut water pressure." Morris said. "Plus we can make it a little bit more presentable." The 127-foot tower will be painted white once again; the new Fresno State logo will replace the old logo and bulldog currently painted on Ihe tower. In a related project. AT&T Wireless will build a separate lower in the agriculture operations lot. The two cellular companies could not share the same tow er because their signals would interfere w ith one an- Debbie Astone. interim director of facilities planning, said both projects should be completed by lhe end of ~ See CAMPUS, page 4 Veterans remember Vietnam D. C. - great sights, rich history, many, homeless bv Michael Yparrea Staff Writer ing Ihe book and coming to terms with the .inly war the United States lost. A war that robbed Ihe country of 58.000 lives and left its people divided. For others, particularly the serv icemen who fought in the war. ii was a slap in thc face to those slill missing in action and the families awaiting their homecoming. "It's as if they've turned their backs on us." Doug Prall. a veteran from Fresno, said of the United States' extension of diplomatic lies wiih Vietnam. It has been 20 years since the last American troops departed the war-ravaged country in disgrace. "I can understand a need to bridge Ihe gap and hopefully de\ clop a peaceful relationship with Vietnam. Bul il is difficult to watch oui country extend an olive branch when some of our men are still over there." Pratt said. Announcing the establishment of ties wilh Vietnam this pasi August, President Clinton said hundreds of documents concerning those servicemen declared missing in action have been handed to lhe United States from Hanoi since the trade embargo was lifted. Clinton also said hc expects future cooperation from Laos. According to the Pentagon, there are 55 servicemen officially listed as MIA cases, down from 196 in 1975. Referred to as "discrepancy cases," the Pentagon lists those 55 men as those who were known to be alive on the ground in Vietnam, but whose fate remains unknown. It docs not include men presumed dead but those whose remains are still missing. The numbers are higher for those listed by the Pentagon as unaccounted for. In 1975 there were 1,928 men listed as unaccounted for in Vietnam. The number dropped to 1.618 in 1995. Dolores Alford, head of the National Alliance of Families which deals with POW-MIA cases, said information on these men was scanty, and blamed both governments. "There is slill information on these missing men thai is being withheld, and it is being withheld by both the Vietnamese and U.S. gov ernmenls." Alford said, "Hie gov eminent had no right lo establish normali/ation with Vietnam until there was a full accounting tor those servicemen. It's a travesty." Another veteran. Ron Halcomb of Fresno, has mixed feelings. "1 can understand Americans w anting to put this behind them and try lo heal the wounds, myself included. Bul it's hard whe* you've been there and you know someone who is listed as MIA. It's hard." Halcomb said. War remains aside. Vietnam has emerged as a hidden pot of gold, particularly for American businessmen. _ Vietnam's 71 million population, of which only 34 million have steady employment has Caught the attention of American businessmen. Vietnam has 6 percent unemployment and a 20 cents-per-hour minimum wage. American businessmen have acquired the eighth largest share of Vietnam's market, investing $530 million since the end of the IS trade embargo. "Vietnam is being touted as the next Asian Tiger, thc nexi rxxim economy." said l.e l.v Hay slip, best-selling author of "When Heaven and Earth Changed Places" and founder of the East Meets Wesi Foundation. "The standard of living is rising and lhe opportunities are attracting people from main nations, bringing with them new sources of energy and v itality to rev ive what was once a wounded land." she said. bv Dan Helmbold Manama Editor Trash and enipiv beer bottles are found ev - cry where: scattered in alleys, arounj buildings and sometimes on the grass Homeless people stand on the comers or he on the sewer grate lo keep warm. Sounds like New York City? It's not. Its the capital citv of the United States of America. Washington. DC. Centered between the North and the South. Washington. DC. has many places io visit. powerful people to meet and homeless people. All ibis and more can be found in thc mall. The mall is approximately two miles long and is framed bv the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. Many v mi the Capitol to walk the mall and see ihe sites i )n the cement-bordered grass a pedestrian can plan on being accosted. "Goi any spare change '" is common from unshaven, dirty, homeless men: shaking and rattling broken plastic foam cups; begging for change. However, most v isitors to lhe Capilol ignore these people and focus thvir'Sitention on the Marble c around the Supreme Ci chives are marble, mat A priv aie luniiis adorn several buildings tall The Capitol building, the hi building and the national ar- in.uelv decorated with carved w ith marble in front and back. r by a * Vietnan ■ who- See VIETNAM, page 3 vngressmen secretary is one way to explore the Capitol building. The history of lhe building, statues, marble floors, walls and ceilings dazzle visitors' eyes. There are 98 full-size statues, all donated to the "Capitol. Each state is allowed to donate two statues. The states may choose any one they feel deserves such high recognition. The statues usually represent someone who has done something lo make a difference in that slate or the United States as a whole, such as Insight Ml* photo by D,„ H^mboW Visitors to Washington, D.C., head toward the Lincoln Memorial. California's Father Junipero Serra. Other statues in the Capitol include busts of Washington. Lincoln and, on a lower level, one statue of women who have made a difference in the history of the United States. Thc statue contains three women and one shapeless mass jutting from a solid square block of marble. The three women are Harriet Beecher Stowe. Susan B. Anthony and Betsy Ross The fourth shapeless pillar is reserved for the first woman president of the United States. See WASHINGTON, page 4 |