Developing Story: Few details as ’study-in’ ends

November 21, 2009

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Participants in the “study-in” at the Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno exited the building Saturday at 7:45 a.m. after staying overnight.

Following a night of discussions with the library dean, which included a press conference and a closed-door meeting that lasted close to 30 minutes, more than 20 students made their way through the glass doors of the library, where they were greeted by family, fellow students and community members.
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Police suspect arson

November 20, 2009

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Matt Weir / The Collegian

Flames, smoke interrupt classes in Speech Arts

Multiple trash fires set on the California State University, Fresno campus Wednesday night forced the evacuation of dozens students and faculty from the Speech Arts building, according to a report filed with the university police department.

The first fire was reported at 8:18 p.m. inside the Speech Arts building, and was started inside of a trash can on the northwest end of the building. Read more

Developing story: Fire in Speech Arts, outside Keats

November 18, 2009


Matt Weir / The Collegian

Three fires were set on campus Wednesday evening. University Police Department as well as the Fresno Fire Department are investigating all three incidents.

At approximately 8:18 p.m. University Police Department personnel found a trash can on fire west of the Key Control office near the center of campus. The fire was immediately extinguished by UPD personnel.
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Celebrating cultural traditions

November 18, 2009

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Marina Gaytan / The Collegian Online

Sunday marked the 26th anniversary of International Culture Night at California State University, Fresno. The event was organized by the Association for the Promotion of International Culture (APIC), a student organization that encourages diversity and cultural awareness.

APIC president Tryphena Persis, a Fresno State graduate student from India, was the coordinator for the event. Read more

Flaws cause campus e-mail crash

November 16, 2009

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Photo Illustration by Matt Weir / The Collegian

Staff, faculty and students at California State University, Fresno know firsthand just how difficult life can be without e-mail.

For the past two weeks, access to the staff and faculty calendar and e-mail service Zimbra was hit and miss, said Richard Boes, director of information technology services (ITS) and chief information security officer. Read more

Program that once brought ‘giants’ to campus still absent

November 13, 2009

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Photo courtesy of James E. Walton

The University Lecture Series (ULS), which brought the likes of Harvard University professor Cornel West and film director Spike Lee to speak at California State University, Fresno, has been suspended until at least January of 2010, according to administrators.

“I understand why it has to be canceled, but man, I just think the college campus is a different place without folks of that stature,” said James E. Walton, Ph.D. Read more

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