Honoring a Legend

Former Fresno State men’s basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian was honored at halftime of Thursday night’s Bulldogs game vs. San Jose State. The 73-year-old Tarkanian helped lead the Bulldogs to a 153-80 record during his seven-year reign as head coach. —Photo by Cary Edmondson

A Plan for Peace

Possible solutions to Israel/Palestine conflict presented at Middle East forum

By Martha Martinez

Prospects of peace between Israel and Palestine were discussed in a Middle East forum Wednesday night. Political economist Leila Farsakh and President of the Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace Marcia Freedman posed possible solutions to resolve the conflicts.More>>

AS approves five members to its Elections Committee

Associated Students representatives approved five members for the 2004 AS Elections Commission Thursday night. Juniors Debahuti Basu and Jennifer Belli join the Commission as voting members, while sophomore Todd Ricketts and freshman Jamie Buckner are a part of the non-voting Elections Committee.More>>

Welty satisfied with Bee's correction

Newspaper admitted several errors in Feb. 15 audit article

By Krisse Mansfield

University President John Welty said he is satisfied with the efforts of the Fresno Bee to correct erroneous information printed about Fresno State. Welty’s concerns stem from an article printed in the Feb. 15 edition of the Bee.More>>

Health advocates propose $2 smoking tax increase

By Erika Lindquist

Smokers could be facing a $2-per-pack tax increase as part of a plan endorsed by the former surgeon general and other health advocates to reduce smoking by the end of this year. According to the ex-surgeon general, the tax could drive five million smokers to quit.More>>