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Menchaca talks plans, experience now that the election and campaign process is over. Is it a sense of relief ? Anticipation? In an interview with The Collegian, Answer: When I heard my name as new Associated Students, Inc. president the new ASI president, I was in a comMoses Menchaca described how he feels plete roller coaster of emotions. The post-election, his affinity for politics immediate sense of relief and accomand his goals for his time representing plishment set in. I had worked really Fresno State students. hard during the campaign and it was Question: Describe how you feel rewarding to know that my hard work paid off. Given the responsibility of the position, there is definitely a sense of anticipation and stress. All in all, I feel that just the campaign alone has taught me so much and has contributed to my character. I can’t wait to see what the presidency has in store for me and what abilities I have to help students in such a large capacity. Q: How has everything c o m p a r e d t o wh a t yo u expected when you made the decision to run? A: I have been told that this is the “honeymoon” stage of the presidency and I would have to agree. Between the many congratulations I have received, the interviews I have been in, and even just the title of president, I can say that Photo Courtesy of Moses Menchaca this has been a great experiNewly elected 2013-2014 Associated Students, Inc. presi- ence thus far. I don’t think dent Moses Menchaca with Fresno State’s mascot Time Out. anybody can really expect By Jacob Rayburn The Collegian
the levels of different emotions that come into play during the campaign and immediately following elections. I had an idea of what the whole process entailed and would feel like, but the actual experiences far surpass the level of emotions I encountered. Q: You’ve mentioned your intention to apply for Stanford Law School when finished at Fresno State. How do you feel your new position will help prepare you for your future, and why is the job is important to you? A: I think this position will be able to teach me many of the skills that are required to be a successful attorney. I would be required to find solutions to problems that arise by utilizing the policies and institutions that are currently in place. I haven’t been too focused on how this position will help me with my future. My focus has been how to be an effective president and give back to Fresno State, which has given me so much. Fresno State has helped me find a passion for constitutional law and has contributed to my growth as a person. Coming from a small town, I felt that I was not given the same opportunities many students had in high school. I have been able to experience and grow as a person in ways I would have never imagined possible – solely because of the opportunities presented through Fresno State. Q: Could you talk about the opportunities at Fresno State and how they’ve See MENCHACA, Page 3
Re-elected vice presidents plan for next year By Careen Wong The Collegian
“ I s ay t h a t b e c a u s e and sound underGovernor Brown’s budget standing of the allocates an extra $125 mill e g i s l at ive a n d political process Elections for Associated Students, lion to CSU,” he said. With Moses Menchaca in higher educaInc. (ASI) are over and re-elected vice tion. president of exter nal affairs Sean elected as the new ASI pres“The next Kiernan and vice president of finance ident, Kier nan looks forpresident should Rebecca Rosengarten say they are both ward to working with him not only be somehonored and ready to take on the new to achieve the goals of the external affairs department. body who sits in terms. “ M o s t s p e c i f i c a l l y, I the four walls of Kiernan said he is honored to be rethe library while elected and thankful to his slate mem- look forward to representthey fundraise bers, friends, clubs and organizations ing F resno State at the Califor nia State Student their heart out,” that supported him. Kiernan said. He said his main goal is to keep A s s o c i a t i o n w i t h h i m [Menchaca] because the peo“Although that tuition from going up. is impor tant, I Currently, Kiernan is helping orga- ple representing Fresno are would like to see nize the California Higher Education the president [of ASI] and vice president of external a president who Summit (CHESS). “CHESS is a lobbying training con- affairs,” he said. Photos courtesy of ASI is an advocate for President John D. Welty ASI vice president of finance the CSU and the ference help by the California State Student Association,” he said. “It is a will be leaving Fresno State Rebecca Rosengarten is working to students and is workshop that teaches students how and a new president will allow student exposure to the ASI i n S a c r a m e n t o be elected soon. budget and expense accounts. alongside us advoto lobby, and I’m Kier nan said it cating for these running one of was an honor to be able to bills, advocating for students as I can them.” work together with Welty in say Dr. Welty has.” His main advocating for the student Re-elected as Vice President of focus for CHESS body. Finance, Rosengarten also said she is is passing resolu“I think it’s sad to see committed to continue her dedication tions to the ASI Dr. Welty go,” he said. “It’s toward ASI and the student body. S e n at e i n s u p hard to believe that he’s the “I’m very honored to serve another port of bills and president here longer than I term and my last year of Fresno state state legislation have been alive, and it’s been as the vice president of finance again,” to benefit the stuan honor and a privilege to she said. “I plan to continue working dent body. He also work alongside him, particu- hard for the student body.” coordinated and larly this last year throughFor now, Rosengarten is working on will be lobbying out the election cycle and ASI’s draft budget for the 2013-2014 acafor these causes advocating for students and demic year that was passed on to her by in Sacramento. what’s best for our campus. the previous vice president. Once the K i e r n a n I’m sad to see him go, but I’m Senate approves the budget, it needs to also plans to be optimistic and excited to see be approved by President Welty. involved in makthe board of trustees hire Her main goal, however, is to boost i n g s u r e G o v. the new president.” transparency between ASI’s budget and Je r r y B r ow n ’ s The main characteris- the student body by using a software budget proposal ASI vice president of external affairs for higher educa- Sean Kiernan says he will work to tic Kiernan hopes to see in lower tuition cost. the new president is a good tion is adopted. See VICE, Page 3
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Jim Crossbuck (bottom right) poses with his family. Crossbuck was a Vietnam veteran who dedicated his life mentoring students.
Jim Crossbuck: Father, friend, mentor, teacher The story of one man and his commitment to helping others By Cameron Woolsey The Collegian On Feb.23, a SCOUT driver named James Eugene Cruz-Crossbuck passed away, and the campus mourned. His presence driving the large Student Campus Community Transport (SCOUT) vehicle was often noticed, but usually ignored. However, the man behind the wheel – who wore a smile on his face and carried a story to warm the heart – will unlikely be forgotten by the many students he had helped during his long career at Fresno State. Those who knew Crossbuck called him Jim E, and many of them believe his passing leaves a hole that can never be filled. As a SCOUT driver working with the Services for Students with Disabilities, Crossbuck’s duty was to help transport students with disabilities to their classes around campus. Students he helped said he went above and beyond the call of duty, acting as a friend and mentor when they were going through rough times, sharing stories and telling jokes. Crossbuck even handed out his personal cellphone number, telling the students to text or call whenever they get to campus and he would be there right away, cutting out the time students usually spent waiting to speak with a representative of SSD. F re s n o S t at e s t u d e n t C o u r i n a Hughes met Crossbuck after she tore ligaments in her ankle when she was in Army ROTC at Fresno State. “He always encouraged me,” Hughes said. “He was probably the one to get me through my whole injury, trying to get back into ROTC.” When she later hurt her lower back after recovering from her ankle injury, Hughes said Crossbuck called her every day and asked how she was and if she needed help. She said Crossbuck called just to ask, “Hey, do you need a ride? How are your back and your ankle feeling?” For his students, Crossbuck would See JIM E, Page 4