Fresno State to further appeal Stacy Johnson-Klein case

February 29, 2008

Fresno State filed an appeal with Fresno County Superior Court on Feb. 27, asking the $6.6 million award to former women’s basketball coach, Stacy Johnson-Klein be reduced to $2.9 million.

Earlier in the month, Fresno State won an appeal asking that Johnson-Klein’s initial $19.1 million settlement be reduced to the $6.6 million. Fresno State also asked for a new trial, but Judge Donald S. Black said that he would only grant one if Johnson-Klein did not accept the award.

In this most recent appeal, Fresno State is asking that Black change that decision and order a new trial regardless of the reduced award.

It could be several months before the appeal is heard, and the appeal itself, if granted, could last for another one to two years. Both sides are considering settlement talks before the case goes to trial.

Johnson-Klein initially sued the university in 2005, alleging gender discrimination after she was fired.

Fresno State has said that she was fired for several violations, including taking half a bottle of prescription pain killers from a player.

Meet Dennis Wilson, Internet Sheriff

February 29, 2008


Juan Villa / The Collegian

Dennis L. Wilson, the man who has become known in the legal world as “the sheriff of the Internet,” visited Fresno State on Tuesday to enlighten many on the nature of online law. Read more

Here lies tasteful mourning

February 29, 2008

AND THE AWARD FOR THE MOST MORBID invention of the century goes to — Vidstone! Read more

Business in 60 seconds

February 29, 2008

Bringing a creative business idea to life isn’t easy and involves not only dedication, but a number of skills, which the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides assistance with for eager students and members of the community. Read more

Donations increase despite negativity

February 29, 2008

On a summer day two years ago, Fresno State announced the most ambitious fundraising effort in its history. University officials called it, “The Comprehensive Campaign for Fresno State,” and its goal was nothing if not bold:

Raise $100 million by 2009, and $250 million by 2011. Read more

Award-winner takes nursing online

February 29, 2008

There was a time when Fresno State lecturer Beverly Miller, recipient of the 2008 Above and Beyond Award from the California School Nurses Organization, had pictured a somewhat different career for herself. Read more

Hill hires ‘Nu’ coordinator

February 29, 2008

Doug Nussmeier fields questions during Wednesday’s press conference. Nussmeier is the fourth offensive coordinator in four seasons for the Bulldogs. He is the fifth offensive coordinator in Pat Hill’s 12-year tenure. Nussmeier was the quarterbacks coach for the St. Louis Rams last season.
Joseph Edgecomb / The Collegian

For the fourth time in four years, the Bulldog football program will have a new offensive coordinator. Read more

No more matching gifts to athletics

February 29, 2008

Fresno State issued a statement about corporate matching donations last week, clarifying information from an article in The Fresno Bee. Read more

Fresno State vs. New Mexico State

February 29, 2008

Hector
File photo by
Juan Villa / The Collegian

Fresno State (13-15, 5-8 WAC) vs.New Mexico State (16-12, 9-3 WAC)

Tip-off: Saturday, 7 p.m. at Save Mart Center
Listen Live: KMJ-AM 580
Series Record: Aggies lead 16-12 Read more

Fun and Games: 02/29/08

February 29, 2008

Fun and games for Fri., Feb. 29, 2008.

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Faculty e-mail crashes this week

February 28, 2008

If you think your teacher has forgotten all about the e-mail you sent yesterday, try not to panic, for your professor might not have received it at all. Read more

A good year for graduates at the Career Expo

February 28, 2008

Red and blue balloons welcomed students into the Savemart Center for the Career Expo on Thursday. Read more

Crime on Campus 2/27/08 - 2/21/08

February 28, 2008

2/27/08
- 9:22 a.m. A vehicle was keyed in Lot V.
- 9:43 a.m. An office door was found propped open in the Education Building.
- 5:15 p.m. A parking permit was stolen in Lot J.
- 8:05 p.m. A laptop was stolen in the Science Building.

2/24/08
- 6:30 a.m. There was a non-injury traffic accident at the Barstow and Chestnut roundabout.

2/23/08
- 12:05 a.m. A minor was arrested, cited and released for possession of alcohol.
- 8:54 p.m. An individual was arrested, cited and released for possession of marijuana.

2/22/08
- 10:04 p.m. There was an assault at the Save Mart Center. A male was involved. One person was arrested.

2/21/08
- 8:59 a.m. A parking permit was stolen from the University Police Department office.
- 9:36 a.m. A large safe was found in the bushes at Bulldog Lane and Miller.
- 4:11 p.m. A backpack was stolen from the University Student Union.
- 9:50 p.m. A person was arrested, cited and released after being stopped at a traffic stop.

E-mail system outage

February 28, 2008

Over the past several hours, ITS has continued to work on the e-mail system outage and has made significant progress as of this morning.
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Campus Speak

February 27, 2008

“Right now, basically country music and a little alternative rock when I come up into Fresno. My favorites are probably Josh Turner and Brad Paisley.” Read more

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