Vigil for the “DREAM Act”

By Danielle Gilbert • Dec 4, 2010

On Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, Fresno State University Migrant Services (UMS) will be holding a vigil from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez monument in support of the DREAM Act.

ASI passes DREAM Act resolution

By Ana Mendoza • Dec 3, 2010

A diverse crowd greeted the Associated Students, Inc. at their bi-weekly meeting Wednesday. ASI voted on a resolution in support of the DREAM Act which won by a majority.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

By Collegian Staff • Dec 3, 2010

There was a time when finals used to cause great anxiety. Now, it’s registering for classes. According to the e-mail I received, registration occurs between Nov. 1 ”” Nov. 5 based on class and unit completion level. However, the Office of Registrar failed to mention that athletes and EOP students also get priority registration.

DREAM Act discussion draws crowd

By Collegian Staff • Dec 1, 2010

Watch as campus and community members debate on the passage of the DREAM Act before the ASI council.

DREAM Act rally gallery

By Matt Weir • Nov 19, 2010

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ASI meeting addresses president

By Ana Mendoza • Nov 19, 2010

After the legal status of Associated Student, Inc. President Pedro Ramirez was revealed by the Collegian on Tuesday, ASI held their bi-weekly meeting on Wednesday filled with media and spectators. A few misconceptions were addressed regarding Ramirez while both supporters and opponents attended the meeting.

On-campus rally in support of DREAM

By Danielle Gilbert • Nov 19, 2010

At 11 a.m. in the Free Speech Area demonstrators alongside Associated Students, Inc. President Pedro Ramirez will rally in support of the federal DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act.

Court upholds immigrant law

By Ana Mendoza • Nov 17, 2010

Undocumented ASI president and other students to be affected The California Supreme Court ruled on Monday to preserve Assembly Bill 540, California’s state law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition.

ASI president an undocumented immigrant, serves without pay

By Collegian Staff • Nov 16, 2010

An anonymous e-mail was recently sent to The Collegian that said Associated Students Inc. President Pedro Ramirez was serving without pay because of his undocumented status.

ASI scales back spending

By Ana Mendoza • Nov 15, 2010

In 2008, the Associated Student, Inc., Fresno State’s student government organization, was marked by high spending, a lawsuit and scandals. But 2010 brought about a different group of student officers and tighter spending.

Students rally before debate

By Danielle Gilbert • Oct 1, 2010

Local student organizations will unite Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 for the importance of higher education in California, prior to the gubernational debate between Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman in the Satellite Student Union.

We want a real, mature debate

By Danielle Gilbert • Sep 29, 2010

Students aren’t known for being patient. We’re actually quite impatient. We’re procrastinators. We’re perpetually busy. Despite these traits, students are independent and responsible ”” two attributes that are often associated with an adult. Yet, students are often treated like children.