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‘It’s a difficult decision’

Published May 7th, 2008 by Joanne Lui in News | 6 Comments »
The 2007-2008 school year was a tumultuous one for University President John D. Welty. (more...)

BREAKING NEWS: Welty approves IRA increase

Published May 6th, 2008 by Joanne Lui in Breaking News Archive, News | 2 Comments »
University President John D. Welty revealed exclusively to The Collegian on Tuesday morning that he has decided to accept the Campus Fee Advisory Committee’s recommendation to increase student fees by $52, with $20 going to academics and $32 going to athletics. The increase is down from the $70 Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) fee increase that (more...)

Ethnic face of campus changing

Published April 9th, 2008 by Joanne Lui in News | 8 Comments »
Just a generation or two ago, the face of Fresno State’s student body was predominantly white. In the last twenty years alone, the ethnic face of Fresno State has changed dramatically. (more...)

University police is ready to protect

Published February 22nd, 2008 by Joanne Lui in News | 2 Comments »
University Police officers trained with Fresno and Clovis police officers in Active Shooter Training Scenarios on Jan. 11. Scenarios included an active shooter in a residence hall and a hostage situation in the Atrium Courtyard.

Bloodshed on campus may seem like a very real possibility these days. But the University Police Department wants Fresno State students to know they are in good hands following the Feb. 14 shooting at Northern Illinois University (NIU) that killed six students, including the gunman. (more...)

Traditional TV to go dark

Published February 15th, 2008 by Joanne Lui in News | 5 Comments »
A year from now, television as America knows it will be gone forever. On Feb. 17, 2009, in accordance with legislation passed by Congress, the analog signal that has been used to transmit TV since its invention will be turned off, and all TV stations will begin broadcasting its programming using a digital signal. (more...)

An appearance with a purpose

Published February 6th, 2008 by Joanne Lui in Arts & Entertainment | 2 Comments »
'I don't think people are going to vote for Hillary because we’re young stars,' America Ferrera of 'Ugly Betty' (right) said during Friday’s campaign for Hillary Clinton at the Student Recreation Center. Along with actress Amber Tamblyn (left), she brought out her points in favor of Clinton but encouraged students to make their own decision.
The auditorium was abuzz at Fresno State’s Student Recreation Center on Friday afternoon in anticipation of the arrival of some famous guests for a rally supporting presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. (more...)

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