My ups and downs with affordable health care

By Troy Pope • Sep 23, 2014

Many people, mostly Republicans, have been up in arms over the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. The law helps subsidize health care for people who can’t afford it; critics are...

Classes resume with higher risk of H1N1 virus

By Staff Reports • Jan 22, 2014

Seven people in Fresno County have died of the respiratory flu virus H1N1, and students returning to campus for the new semester are at a greater risk of catching it. “In school environments, viruses...

H1N1 flu shot clinic coming to USU

By Collegian Staff • Dec 6, 2009

A free H1N1 vaccination clinic for students, faculty and staff will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the USU Pavilion.

H1N1 nasal spray clinic at USU

By Collegian Staff • Nov 17, 2009

Fresno State’s first H1N1 vaccination clinic – with nasal spray vaccine only – will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the lower-floor Pavilion of the University Student Union.

Hand sanitizer season has arrived

By Michael Medina • Nov 4, 2009

With the rapidly approaching flu season on the horizon, along with the H1N1 virus outbreak, many educational institutes have taken part in defending against illnesses.

The effects of too much

By Daniela Lopez • Sep 25, 2009

Overindulgence. For some reason this word has been on my mind lately.

The paranoia that won̢۪t go away

By Lacee Solis • Sep 14, 2009

Disgusted looks from classmates darted my way as I sneezed, yet again, hoping my Kleenex would act as a barricade from the myriad of germs that spewed out each time this involuntary action occurred.

‘Dogs face new opponent, team gets flu shots

By Thaddeus Miller • Sep 11, 2009

Whether you̢۪re a player or a student, everyone needs to take precautions when dealing with the H1N1 virus, a Fresno State athletics official told The Collegian on Thursday.

Bulldog game day

By Logan Hopkins • Sep 11, 2009

The Bulldogs̢۪ 51-0 shutout of UC Davis last Saturday was nearly perfect and showed the ̢۪Dogs are capable, but it was just a warm-up game. Now it is time for Fresno State to step up and play real college football.

Experts say vaccine is safe

By Collegian Staff • Sep 10, 2009

As the H1N1 vaccine becomes available in mid-October, Fresno State will partner with the Fresno County Public Health Department to provide vaccinations to those in the highest-risk groups, which includes young adults.

Campus task force preps for flu season

By Michael Hamlin Jr. • Sep 9, 2009

Due to the pressing demands that the pandemic influenza virus, H1N1, and seasonal flu have placed on Fresno State, a special H1N1 task force has been created.

President urges optimism, creativity

By Dr. John D. Welty • Aug 23, 2009

Welcome back! It’s always a pleasure for me to greet students who are returning to Fresno State or new to our campus. You are here at a challenging time for Fresno State and a historically significant time as we start our Centennial celebration beginning next spring. I know you have concerns regarding fee increases, classes closed or cut and what happens on the “furlough daysâ€Â that you’ve probably heard about. We are concerned, too, and all faculty, staff and administrators on this campus are committed to doing everything we can to ensure your educational experience is as rich as possible.