News

Van Halen ‘jumps’ to Fresno

By Staff Reports • Nov 30, 2007

Performing for the first time at the Save Mart Center last night, the rock band Van Halen has been on a year-long tour now likely to extend into 2008.

Pick up your butts

By Brent VonCannon • Nov 30, 2007

Ciggy Buttz thinks that smoking on campus is out of control. So does Kelly Miller, a senior biology student and president of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) campus chapter.

No draft, no problem?

By Ian Holmes • Nov 30, 2007

In July 1968, Fresno resident Jesse Fabela was drafted. Five months later he shipped out to Vietnam.

Go green

By Destiny Rodriguez • Nov 28, 2007

Fresno State was caught green handed. Fresno State went green this month with an energy saving campaign that started in the fall of 2006. Professors Tamyra Pierce, Ph.D., Betsy Hays and Jan Edwards said the campaign has exceeded their expectations, lasting three semesters and possibly more.

Audit targets executives̢۪ pay, benefits

By Shirley Lau • Nov 28, 2007

A state audit report of the California State University system was released to the public on Nov. 6, focusing on the lack of oversight in compensation policies and increases in executive pay.

Fresno State pledges campus sustainability

By Shirley Lau • Nov 28, 2007

Fresno State has become one of over 350 universities in 40 countries to pledge a commitment to global sustainability.

Holiday cheers — new TV gadgets

By Associated Press • Nov 26, 2007

Television lovers have never had it better. You don̢۪t have to stay glued anymore to the boob tube just to catch a favorite show. You don̢۪t even have to be home to watch.

And the next big game is…

By Alex Lindsey • Nov 26, 2007

Halo 3 took the world by storm, selling 1.25 million copies before it was even released. Now, many other games are trying to compete and get a piece of the cake also.

New at the Farm Market: Turkeys

By Shirley Lau • Nov 19, 2007

Any customer stopping by the Fresno State Farm Market this week will see an array of products worthy of any Thanksgiving feast, including student-raised frozen turkeys.

Yes, it’s possible

By Carina H. Portillo • Nov 19, 2007

Believe it or not, there are lunch choices on campus besides the usual Round Table mini-pizza or Panda Bowl. For those trying to count calories or simply watch what they eat, there are a few healthy alternatives out there.

Students write relief to children̢۪s hospital patients

By Curtis Webb • Nov 19, 2007

In his epistle to the saints, Jude gave counsel for those of spiritual weakness. He encouraged those of spiritual strength for their “compassion, making a difference.â€Â A children’s research hospital in Memphis, Tenn., which bears the name of the disciple Jude, is requesting that everyone who is able to write their own epistles for those in need of physical relief.

Fresno State̢۪s award-winning wine

By Destiny Rodriguez • Nov 19, 2007

An array of orange, blue, yellow, pink and red ribbons are displayed behind a glass case. Articles with large font reading “Best of Classâ€Â and “Best of Regionâ€Â line the four walls; this is the Fresno State University’s winery.