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Taking shape, one beam at a time

By Brent VonCannon • Aug 26, 2007

A sight new students will soon get used to as they move around campus is the ongoing construction of the new Henry Madden library. The construction site lies across from the University Center next to a walkway between campus and Parking Lots D and E.

Texting for textbook prices

By Brent VonCannon • Aug 26, 2007

Each semester, students must undergo the ritual of buying their textbooks—first locating the correct ones, then being able to afford them. With textbook prices averaging around $1,000 per student per year, some students are staying away from conventional college bookstores and looking online for better deals. That’s where AbeBooks.com comes in.

VIDEO: May 8th, 2007 candlelight vigil

By Joseph Hollak • May 15, 2007

California State University, Fresno students and faculty were shocked last week by a senseless fatal shooting across the street from our campus. A candlelight vigil was held on campus for one of the victims exactly 24-hours after his death.

Students gather for candlelight vigil

By Juan Villa • May 9, 2007

A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday night in memory of former Fresno State student Brant Daniels, 19, who was killed in Monday night's shooting at the University Village apartments.

Student held in shooting death

By Katrina Garcia • May 8, 2007

A 19-year-old Fresno State freshman was arrested late Tuesday morning and is being held on $3 million bail in connection with the deadly shooting of one former student and for wounding two other people at University Village.

Evacuated students taken to campus Atrium

By Brent VonCannon • May 8, 2007

Students reacted to Monday night̢۪s shootings with sadness, confusion and a feeling of vulnerability.

Shooting receives international attention

By Kirstie Hettinga • May 8, 2007

The recent school shooting at Virginia Tech has elevated awareness both nationally and internationally.

Fresno police, officials respond to shooting

By Kirstie Hettinga • May 8, 2007

Fresno State President John Welty described the shooting incident that took the life of a former Fresno State student and wounded two other people, including a current student, as a “senseless tragedy.�

Counseling staff aids evacuees

By Kirstie Hettinga • May 8, 2007

Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Oliaro said the counseling staff of the Student Health Center was on alert to help any students in need of someone to listen to them in the wake of Monday night̢۪s...

The Collegian announces fall 2007 editorial and business staff

By Staff Reports • May 8, 2007

The Collegian is proud to announce an almost entirely new staff for the fall 2007 semester. Jessica Szalay will be taking over for Kirstie Hettinga as editor in chief for The Collegian. Szalay graduated...

UPDATE: Shooting suspect in custody

By Katrina Garcia • May 8, 2007

UPDATED: 12:32 p.m. The suspect in a shooting near the Fresno State campus that left one dead and wounded two others has been apprehended. Fresno State criminology major Jonquel Brooks was arrested at approximately 11:30 a.m., Police Chief Jerry Dyer said in a press conference held at the Fresno Police Department. Brooks was found in the vicinity of Peach and Olive avenues.

UPDATE: Fatal shooting victim identified

By Kirstie Hettinga • May 8, 2007

UPDATED: 11:45 a.m.
Brant Daniels, 19, a former Fresno State student who loved basketball was killed at the University Village apartment complex when a confrontation over a video game ended in gunfire.