Recent assaults spark Violence Awareness Week activities

By Stephen Keleher • Feb 17, 2012

Saturday night, kinesiology major Carson Souza and classmate Zac Vanasen decided to walk home but had no idea they were about to become the latest statistic in off-campus violence. Souza said he and Vanasen were walking along Bulldog Lane toward Cedar Avenue when a white Chevy Malibu started to follow them.

Letters to the Editor, 11-16-11

By Collegian Staff • Nov 16, 2011

Letters for the Editor for November 16, 2011 including topics such as Pat Hill's performance, Facebook in the library, and campus safety.

The Big Fresno Fair takes safety precautions

By Samuel Cosby • Oct 10, 2011

Officials at the Big Fresno Fair say they have safety at the top of their priority list this year. The fair’s deputy manager Lauri King explained that everything at the Fresno fair is inspected multiple times by different agencies to ensure a safe experience.

California bike laws take on heightened awareness

By Ciara Norton • Sep 16, 2011

With gas prices on the rise and campus parking often difficult to find, some students prefer to travel by bicycle. Fresno State provides a web page to help students understand California bike laws, safety reminders and prevent bike accidents.

Revitalization of Fresno State

By Rachel Waldron • Sep 12, 2011

Fresno State students make an effort to revitalize the surrounding community.

Fraternity safety issues arise after drive-by shooting

By Ana Mendoza • Aug 22, 2011

Event safety issues flared up this summer after a drive-by shooting off Shaw Avenue at party hosted by the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity on Sunday, June 19.

Campus night safety: Standard Time resumes

By Antonio Figueroa • Nov 8, 2010

The old saying “spring forward, fall back” is a reminder of how Daylight Saving Time changes our clocks twice a year. When Daylight Saving Time begins in the spring, clocks are turned an hour forward, shifting an hour of sunlight from morning to evening.

Apartments, absence of fire extinguishers

By Ana Mendoza • Oct 27, 2010

Fire extinguishers, fire alarms and all fire prevention devices are designed to prevent and minimize fires. Most residents, however, are unaware of them and often do not have them. About one out of every two homes are not required to have any fire safety inspections or fire extinguishers. The fire department has no authority to implement safety regulations in these buildings.

Campus bike barn in the works

By Eric Morana • Oct 22, 2010

Students trying to bike to school are still facing many of the same frustrations they have in the past: theft and a lack of space. But Fresno State officials are planning to ease the tension with a bike parking structure.

Is it legal to look at your watch in the car?

By Haisten Willis • Aug 27, 2009

From among the gossip and glitter and confusion surrounding an early production night last Tuesday came an interesting subject: what exactly is legal while driving? We all know that texting or talking...

University police is ready to protect

By Joanne Lui • Feb 22, 2008

Bloodshed on campus may seem like a very real possibility these days. But the University Police Department wants Fresno State students to know they are in good hands following the Feb. 14 shooting at Northern Illinois University (NIU) that killed six students, including the gunman.

Stop! Go! Wait! Pedestrians and vehicles fight it out

By Jonathon Rezonable • Nov 9, 2007

Since the beginning of the semester, public safety traffic control officers have noticed crossing conditions becoming more dangerous for pedestrians, especially for those wearing portable music devices.