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Lifestyle FEBRUARY 14,1996 Glen Delpit keeps a'strumming I Subterraneans headline Tower District Mardi Gras by Heidi Potter Staff Writer Alter 20 years ol singing. \ and performing his orieinal Glen Delpit has never been in, cited. He is enthusiastic about the Gras festivaLinihe Tower D.st prised that placi and The Fulto Diddle') Modesto Feb. : The festival will hos music at ado/en different stages with Hill Kuehler. d 20 different bands. lower District Mart Delpit and his group, the lee and one of the 1 Subterraneans. ' | have been per- T^LT""""" ' 22212£ People in their early 20S \ houses in Cali- WOlild like it, Ollt alSO Oil fomia for the older crowd would like it." ' iStSt -C.lennelpiUl.ead , elude The singer oj Subterraneans , Fred of Fresno: ei.ins around. The Bastille and Wired Alleles of The band will perform music Hanford: The SLO Brew in San from iis two albums. "Let The Luis Obispo and San Francisco's Rain" and "Blue Deep. Wine Red." Paradise Lounge and Bottom of the Both were written bv Delpit. with Hill. the exception ot the song "Clear Delpit said ihere is difficulty eei- Blue Sky." which he co-wrote with ling booked in out-of-town clubs. Darren Emory, the Subterraneans' "There is so much competition bass player. from local bands up there." Delpit The Subterraneans sound is drawn said, "lis hard for them to give much from the roots of American music consideration to us." alone w ith blues, traditional rock, folk In contrast, Delpit said he believes and -ome cotnitrv influences. that Fresno's live music scene is "People in their early 20"s would Fall HIV tests all prove negative, according to Student Health Center ■ 10 percent of those tested never picked up their results by John Rizzotti Staff Writer Registered Nurse Patty fiix lieves that to increase awareness of the disease, general physicals should incJiidje^tost for HIV. ibo ledge people hav health will help ihem ti ike belter life decisions." Iliw. A needle, a two-week wailing period, anxiety, sleeplessness — a small price to pay for life itself. Since spring of 1989. California State University. Fresno has done its part to protect students against the human immunodcficicncv virus, or HIV. HIV is a virus that severely compromises a person's immune system and its ability to Tight off infections and illness. For the last seven years, the Student Health Center has offered free HIV testing for all students. "Services for HIV testing are always free and anonymous: no names are ev er given." said Sam Gitchel. health educator for the health center. College students at risk Ever since the disease became highly publicized during the early 1980s. college students have been the target of rumors regarding risky sexual behaviors. "I can't be exactly sure." Gitchel said, "but the latest statistics show that two out of every 1,000 college students are HIV positive. Fresno State- is right at that rate." During the fall of 1995. 223 students were tested for the disease. All tests picked up were negative. According to Gitchel. almost 10 percent of people tested never return to get their results. This is why statistics are so uncertain. In Gitchel's eight years at the health center, he only recalls one person testing positive for HIV. "I don't believe in twisting arms, but if you have a question about your behavior, you should be tested." Gitchel said. Fighting the disease Gitchel agrees vv ith Hixson that the best way to slow the disease is io educate everyone. Most of the time, the lest can cure anxiely a person might have about sexual practices. "If there is even a question in your mind, you owe it to yourself to find an answer." Gitchel said. Russ Decker, an HIV/AIDS educator for the Fresno Central Valley AIDS among people in their 20s in the las*t "lor the most part, men make up 60 percent of ihe testing population, but women are quickly making it even. "Decker said Decker, along with Hixson, agrees that HIV is not a death sentence. "HIV is not AIDS. A person can have absolutely no symptoms for up to 10 years and be perfectly healthy." your partner and always wea. a students of Fresno Stale paid $1.3 condom, don't become a statistic." million, making the total health Decker said. center's budget al close lo S2 million. The health center has always re Ever) semester each student pays $45 ceived financial support from the for their health fee which goes di- State of California and the students rectly to the health center. of Fresno Slate. The center's budget goes toward its During the 1994-95 school year, the staff, supplies, medical equipment stale paid close lo SwlU.IKX) and the and pharmacy. Kennel Bookstore General Book Department • 278-4286 Place your ad today. 278-3934 Celebrate African-American HiStOry Month February 1 29 Hixs i said. There is no certain cure in sight, but new treatments are being found every day to ciisiue people afflicted have longer lives. "We as educators don'l believe in scaring people." Decker said. "Fear only lasts so long." Open lines of communication Gitchel. Decker and Hixson all agree thai education and communication are the two most effective means to control HIV. "Talk openly and honestly with SUN Choose from a large selection of ESS books by African-American authors, fix* «ffiHESNO STATE" Now Hiring! ***3fc The Nation's premier traffic law enforcement agency, the California Highway Patrol, is currently hiring men and women between the ages of 20- 31 for a challenging career in law enforcement. You will enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and ihe ability to work throughout the state. If you are interested in a career with the California Highway Patrol as a State Traffic Officer contact your local CHP office or call (209)275-8471 for additional information. $1750 WEEKLY possible mailing our circulars. For info call 301-306-1207 Attention All Students! FREE Money is currently available fo College Students Nationwide. Over $61 Billion in aid is now available from I pri vale sector grants & scholarships. All students are eligible to receive some sort of aid regardless of grades, ie or parent's income. Let us help you. Student Financial Services 1-800-263-6495 ext F62062 University Courtyard Resident Adviser Positions for 1996-1997Academic Year Applications Available Now! Students can pick up applications at the Atrium front desk in the Residence Hall area (open 24 hours) Applications are due returned by Feb. 20, 1996 Job Requirements: CI Sophomore or above class standing □ 2.3 CSUF cumulative G.P.A. O Lived in residence halls at least one semester 0 Strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential □ High level of maturity, emotional stability, flexibility and willingness to accept responsibility O Good conduct standing with the University and Housing For more Information contact Sarah Jacoby @ 278-2345 Kennel Bookstore General Hook Department • 278-4286 Autograph'^ JMark Arax Fresno State Alumnus Former Daily Collegian Editor L.A. Times Journalist. e Author of In Mv father's J\/ame\ A family, a Town, a Murder Autographing Thursday, February 22 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Kennel's General Book Department, , Lower Level ^FRESNO'STATE
Object Description
Title | 1996_02 Insight February 1996 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1996 |
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 | 004_Insight Feb 14 1996 p 4 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1996 |
Full-Text-Search | Lifestyle FEBRUARY 14,1996 Glen Delpit keeps a'strumming I Subterraneans headline Tower District Mardi Gras by Heidi Potter Staff Writer Alter 20 years ol singing. \ and performing his orieinal Glen Delpit has never been in, cited. He is enthusiastic about the Gras festivaLinihe Tower D.st prised that placi and The Fulto Diddle') Modesto Feb. : The festival will hos music at ado/en different stages with Hill Kuehler. d 20 different bands. lower District Mart Delpit and his group, the lee and one of the 1 Subterraneans. ' | have been per- T^LT""""" ' 22212£ People in their early 20S \ houses in Cali- WOlild like it, Ollt alSO Oil fomia for the older crowd would like it." ' iStSt -C.lennelpiUl.ead , elude The singer oj Subterraneans , Fred of Fresno: ei.ins around. The Bastille and Wired Alleles of The band will perform music Hanford: The SLO Brew in San from iis two albums. "Let The Luis Obispo and San Francisco's Rain" and "Blue Deep. Wine Red." Paradise Lounge and Bottom of the Both were written bv Delpit. with Hill. the exception ot the song "Clear Delpit said ihere is difficulty eei- Blue Sky." which he co-wrote with ling booked in out-of-town clubs. Darren Emory, the Subterraneans' "There is so much competition bass player. from local bands up there." Delpit The Subterraneans sound is drawn said, "lis hard for them to give much from the roots of American music consideration to us." alone w ith blues, traditional rock, folk In contrast, Delpit said he believes and -ome cotnitrv influences. that Fresno's live music scene is "People in their early 20"s would Fall HIV tests all prove negative, according to Student Health Center ■ 10 percent of those tested never picked up their results by John Rizzotti Staff Writer Registered Nurse Patty fiix lieves that to increase awareness of the disease, general physicals should incJiidje^tost for HIV. ibo ledge people hav health will help ihem ti ike belter life decisions." Iliw. A needle, a two-week wailing period, anxiety, sleeplessness — a small price to pay for life itself. Since spring of 1989. California State University. Fresno has done its part to protect students against the human immunodcficicncv virus, or HIV. HIV is a virus that severely compromises a person's immune system and its ability to Tight off infections and illness. For the last seven years, the Student Health Center has offered free HIV testing for all students. "Services for HIV testing are always free and anonymous: no names are ev er given." said Sam Gitchel. health educator for the health center. College students at risk Ever since the disease became highly publicized during the early 1980s. college students have been the target of rumors regarding risky sexual behaviors. "I can't be exactly sure." Gitchel said, "but the latest statistics show that two out of every 1,000 college students are HIV positive. Fresno State- is right at that rate." During the fall of 1995. 223 students were tested for the disease. All tests picked up were negative. According to Gitchel. almost 10 percent of people tested never return to get their results. This is why statistics are so uncertain. In Gitchel's eight years at the health center, he only recalls one person testing positive for HIV. "I don't believe in twisting arms, but if you have a question about your behavior, you should be tested." Gitchel said. Fighting the disease Gitchel agrees vv ith Hixson that the best way to slow the disease is io educate everyone. Most of the time, the lest can cure anxiely a person might have about sexual practices. "If there is even a question in your mind, you owe it to yourself to find an answer." Gitchel said. Russ Decker, an HIV/AIDS educator for the Fresno Central Valley AIDS among people in their 20s in the las*t "lor the most part, men make up 60 percent of ihe testing population, but women are quickly making it even. "Decker said Decker, along with Hixson, agrees that HIV is not a death sentence. "HIV is not AIDS. A person can have absolutely no symptoms for up to 10 years and be perfectly healthy." your partner and always wea. a students of Fresno Stale paid $1.3 condom, don't become a statistic." million, making the total health Decker said. center's budget al close lo S2 million. The health center has always re Ever) semester each student pays $45 ceived financial support from the for their health fee which goes di- State of California and the students rectly to the health center. of Fresno Slate. The center's budget goes toward its During the 1994-95 school year, the staff, supplies, medical equipment stale paid close lo SwlU.IKX) and the and pharmacy. Kennel Bookstore General Book Department • 278-4286 Place your ad today. 278-3934 Celebrate African-American HiStOry Month February 1 29 Hixs i said. There is no certain cure in sight, but new treatments are being found every day to ciisiue people afflicted have longer lives. "We as educators don'l believe in scaring people." Decker said. "Fear only lasts so long." Open lines of communication Gitchel. Decker and Hixson all agree thai education and communication are the two most effective means to control HIV. "Talk openly and honestly with SUN Choose from a large selection of ESS books by African-American authors, fix* «ffiHESNO STATE" Now Hiring! ***3fc The Nation's premier traffic law enforcement agency, the California Highway Patrol, is currently hiring men and women between the ages of 20- 31 for a challenging career in law enforcement. You will enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and ihe ability to work throughout the state. If you are interested in a career with the California Highway Patrol as a State Traffic Officer contact your local CHP office or call (209)275-8471 for additional information. $1750 WEEKLY possible mailing our circulars. For info call 301-306-1207 Attention All Students! FREE Money is currently available fo College Students Nationwide. Over $61 Billion in aid is now available from I pri vale sector grants & scholarships. All students are eligible to receive some sort of aid regardless of grades, ie or parent's income. Let us help you. Student Financial Services 1-800-263-6495 ext F62062 University Courtyard Resident Adviser Positions for 1996-1997Academic Year Applications Available Now! Students can pick up applications at the Atrium front desk in the Residence Hall area (open 24 hours) Applications are due returned by Feb. 20, 1996 Job Requirements: CI Sophomore or above class standing □ 2.3 CSUF cumulative G.P.A. O Lived in residence halls at least one semester 0 Strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential □ High level of maturity, emotional stability, flexibility and willingness to accept responsibility O Good conduct standing with the University and Housing For more Information contact Sarah Jacoby @ 278-2345 Kennel Bookstore General Hook Department • 278-4286 Autograph'^ JMark Arax Fresno State Alumnus Former Daily Collegian Editor L.A. Times Journalist. e Author of In Mv father's J\/ame\ A family, a Town, a Murder Autographing Thursday, February 22 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Kennel's General Book Department, , Lower Level ^FRESNO'STATE |