Dorm rape charges withdrawn

By Maurice Ndole

A woman who told police she was sexually assaulted in the dorms has withdrawn her charge. “ The case is closed,” said Michael Dunlap, university police chief. Dunlap said the whole process is driven by the victim and police can not proceed with further investigations if the victim withdraws the complaint. Flyers posted around campus by university police indicated the suspect entered the victim’s room at Baker Hall on April 4 and sexually assaulted the victim, who was unconscious at the time.More>>

New York State of Mind

Fresno State graduate and New York resident Ronald Dzerigian brings his unique style and perceptions to his artwork

When he speaks, you listen, when he paints, you respond and when he smiles, you have no choice but to smile back. This is the mystery behind Ronald Dzerigian and his art. In the heart of Fresno’s Tower District sits a small coffee shop where Ronald relaxes drinking hot mint tea. More>>

Not even Adu can rescue soccer

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By Joshua D. Scroggin

When I was 14, I could barely dribble a basketball with my strong hand, let alone play professionally—but at least I wasn’t buying into the sham they call world-class soccer. Two weeks ago, 14-year-old soccer phenom Freddy Adu played his first game for D.C. United of Major League Soccer, and to no surprise, he didn’t Adu anything. He came into the second half of United’s 2-1 blowout of last year’s MLS champion—the San Jose something-or-other—and touched the ball a time or two. He certainly didn’t score or even come close.More>>

Sept. 11 commission a partisan farce

-Art by John Rios

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By John Brannon

If you haven’t been witness to any of the Sept. 11 commission public inquiries of former and present administration officials, you’ve missed quite a show. It’s a very humorous set of events. Unfortunately, it has turned into a partisan “he said she said” match up, with some on the commission and a few of those who testified simply trying to make themselves look good.More>>