Cheerleader, motivator, mentor, inspiration: these are words used by colleagues, friends and students of Dr. Roberta Asahina at the second annual Mass Communication and Journalism Alumni and Friends Hall of Fame induction on Oct. 29 at California State University, Fresno.

It seems like every time I pass by the Student Union I am bombarded with people trying to hand me flyers.

Last weekend I saw my first Ultimate Fighting Championship bout on TV. Man, was that exciting! I haven’t seen a beat down that violent since the last time I searched for “Fresno Policeâ€Â on YouTube.