The second Fresno Food Expo was held at the Convention Center March 7-8. Fresno State students held cooking demonstrations and a food marketing competition, as well as showcased student-made products.
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With unemployment rates plaguing the country from coast to coast, Fresno is feeling nearly the worst effects. Fresno’s unemployment rate is at a staggering 15.7 percent. Fresno State students who will soon look for jobs may be in trouble if they plan on staying in the Central Valley upon graduation.
The 8th annual Fig Fest was held at Fresno State on August 13. Forty-nine vendors and an estimated 2,000 guests filled the Agriculture East Lawn for a day of figs, wine and entertainment.
A number of faculty and staff on campus have asked how they might be supportive of the federal DREAM Act, which may be addressed by Congress this month. I suggest those interested immediately send a fax or call members of our Central Valley congressional delegation and ask them to support the DREAM Act and make it a reality.
Twenty-seven percent of first-time freshman and 57 percent of seniors commute to school nationwide, according to the National Survey of Student Engagement.
It was Cassandra Padilla’s love of sweets and passion for baking that made her decide to create Dulce Sweets. She started her business plan in October 2008.
The Central California Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CCSPCA) is hurting. For most, adopting a pet isn’t an option anymore, but there are still important ways people can help.
Thousands of students from kindergarten to sixth grade recited poetry and short stories at the 52nd annual Peach Blossom Festival last Thursday and Friday at Fresno State.
As Valley farmers face issues such as drought, protests for water supplies and seasons left in turmoil, efforts are being made to reach a feasible solution.
