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By Martha Martinez
Plans to move Fresno State from a two-semester school year to
a trimester system have been laid to rest for now, Associate Provost
and Chair of Year Round Operations Kenneth Shipley said, because
of the impact budget cuts have had on the university. A considerable
number of classes would have been cut in the coming school year
had YRO proceeded with their plans for this summer,
he said.More>>
By Janet Enquist
Fresno State’s on-campus recreational center is scheduled
to open in fall 2005, despite recent budget cuts. “ (We’re)
still on pace to make that date,” said
Dr. Paul Oliaro, vice president for student affairs and dean of students.
Neil Gibson, president of associated students, said he looks forward
to
the 2005 grand opening. “ Students and administration have
been working hard to make the student recreation center a reality,” he
said.More>>
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Amy Goodman says media, government have too close
a relationship
By Laban Pelz
Accusing the mainstream media of being in bed with the government,
journalist Amy Goodman addressed hundreds in the Satellite Student
Union Wednesday night on the need for independent media and fair
reporting in the United States. Goodman, host of the radio show “Democracy
Now!” is
the author of “Exception to the Rulers,” an expose
of what she said is a too-close relationship between the government,
mainstream media and business.More>>
By Danielle MacMurchy
For the past year, 2,300 high school students from all corners of
California have been preparing for the 55th Annual Future Farmers
of America Field Day and State Finals, which will be held tomorrow
at Fresno State. The field day will begin at 8 a.m. with a welcome
speech by the Dean of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Daniel
Bartel.More>>
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