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Fresno State employee Russ Perry (left) with his wife, Margarita. Perry, who worked for Technology Services, passed away in mid-April. He was instrumental in bringing the Internet to Fresno State back in the late 1980s.
Photo courtesy of Margareta Perry

Campus tech leader Russell Perry remembered

If someone had a question about anything related to science or technology, Russell Darrin Perry had the answer. For more than 20 years, Perry had been a part of Fresno State’s Technology Services.

"My big fear was, 'I have a family. I have to provide for my family. I do not want to be an unemployed poet.'" - James Tyner
/ Photo by Khlarissa Agee

Working-class poet

By Cameron Woolsey | 05/06/13

As Fresno’s first poet laureate, James Tyner is now tasked with endorsing poetry and literary arts, with the goal of increasing awareness of the city’s history of poetic accomplishment.

Fresno student Rapheal Urena listens to professionals in his career field speak about opportunities at T.A.S.T.E. on Wednesday.

Fresno State students get a ‘T.A.S.T.E’ of the future

By Collegian Staff | 05/02/13

Fresno State students from the mass communication and journalism (MCJ) department got a chance to meet and eat with industry mentors Wednesday through Take a Student to Eat (T.A.S.T.E).

Former Fresno State student Nicole Coelho (center) runs Royal Rabbit, a clothing line that has been featured on the show, 'Pretty Little Liars.'

Fresno State alum finds success with ‘sassy’ clothing line

By Sarah Steen | 05/02/13

What started as a school project soon turned into a real-life business for former Fresno State student Nicole Coelho.

Fresno State student Elizabeth Farr (left) with Marie Theurich, Emma DenBesten (nominated Miss Fresno County's Outstanding Teen) and Kristin Safian. Farr was crowned Miss Fresno County on March 16. She is now preparing to compete in the Miss California pageant in June.
Photo courtesy of Brett Nelson / AmbientArtPhoto.com

Two Fresno State students heading to Miss California

By Cameron Woolsey | 04/28/13

Two Fresno State students will show off their qualities and talents as they compete for the crown in the Miss California pageant in June.

5K race honors founder of enology dept.

By Lauren Jenkins | 04/25/13

The Viticulture Club hosted its second annual Papa Petrucci Vineyard 5K Run/Walk/Stroll on Sunday. Vincent E. Petrucci, or “Papa Petrucci,” as he is known, is a legend known by most viticulture and enology faculty, staff and students as the “godfather” of their program. “He is accredited for the development of the department,” said Steve Smith, [...]

Metalsouls draws attention from sci-fi fans during Vintage Days

By Cameron Woolsey | 04/21/13

Nestled between kiosks selling nuts and handcrafted woodwork, there was one stand during Vintage Days that drew the attention from many fans of both art and popular culture.