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PRESIDENT WELTY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT By Rogue Morales The Collegian
The Satellite Student Union was alive with murmurs as President John D. Welty announced at the faculty and staff fall assembly that this would be his last year with Fresno State as he plans to retire in the summer of 2013. President Welty, who has served as Fresno State’s president since 1991, said he has been pondering this decision for the past few weeks, but decided to retire approximately a week ago. “By the summer of 2013, I will have served as a university president for 29 years,” Welty said. “As the first in my family to graduate from college, I’ve been able to live the American dream.” Welty said he felt it was time for him to retire and though issues regarding the budget are tense, not everything about a college is dependent on a president. He hopes the transition will be as smooth as possible. Welty is the longest serving president in Fresno State’s history. Over the course of his career, Fresno State has raised about $350 million in donations. Welty hopes that by the time of his retirement the college will be able to provide more stability to students in regards to classes. Rogue Morales / The Collegian
Fresno State President John D. Welty answers questions during a press conference regarding his retirement and his feelings about the future of the college.
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Proposition 30 a big factor New financial aid option in future budget, says Welty poses benefits and risks By Rogue Morales The Collegian Fresno State President John D. Welty had a strong message when he addressed faculty and staff on Friday August 17 during his state-of-the-campus address. The speech he gave addressed his concerns with the budget and the potential loss we as a college could be facing. “There is much uncertainty ahead,” Welty said at the meeting. “The only thing that I can assure you of is that if the November tax initiative fails, we will become a much smaller and leaner University.” Much of the budget as it stands now, Welty said, is only possible if California voters approve Proposition 30 in November. According to the Official Voter Information Guide, Proposition 30 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the California sales tax by 25 cents as well as the income tax on those that make more than $250,000 a year. The sales tax increase would last four years and the income tax increase would last seven years. The funds that would be raised are estimated to be roughly $6 billion. Those that would be affected by Proposition 30 include California school systems ranging from elementary through the college level as well as public safety. Proponents to Proposition 30 include Governor Jerry Brown, the League of Women Voters of California, California teachers and the California Police Chiefs Association.
If the bill passes, Welty said, Fresno State would have the same amount as the 2011-2012 budget, $228.7 million. Also added was a budget trailer signed by the governor stating that if the California State University system dropped the $498 fee increase, an additional $125 million would be given to the CSU system in the 2013-2014 year, said Welty, reiterating that this is only possible if Proposition 30 passes. Should the bill not pass, the CSU system will lose $250 million from its funding mid-year. Fresno State would lose approximately $13.2 million from its budget. To prepare for this the school has set aside certain funds to help deal with the sudden shift in budget. However, in the long term, Welty said, the school will need to find a way to address the decreased budget. “The CSU Board of Trustees began discussions in July with regard to the long-term alternatives for adjusting to this draconian reduction,” Welty said. “Two options are on the table for filling the budget gap if the proposition fails. Both scenarios pose significant, unpleasant consequences for us.” One proposed plan would increase tuition by 5% in January 2013, a cut in employee pay and benefits, a larger fee increase for students taking 16 units or more as well as a rise in out of state tuition. The second proposed option for absorbing a cut in the budget would See BUDGET, Page 3
By Rogue Morales The Collegian
Fresno State has recently implemented a new way for students to access their financial aid funds, hoping that this new method will provide more options for students who do not have a bank account. Fresno State signed a contract with HigherOne, which is a company that distributes funds to students and works with colleges specifically. Though not necessarily a bank, they offer an array of financial services. The choice to sign a contract with
HigherOne came when Fresno State realized that 40 percent of students received their financial aid in the form of mailed checks, said University Controller Anthony Forestiere. Of those students, a good amount did not have a bank account and would end up getting the check cashed. With this in mind, the university looked into five different companies and chose HigherOne because they were not solely selling financial products and were not a major bank. “They were the best match for our
HigherOne cards find their place in student wallets.
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OPINION EDITOR, LIANA WHITEHEAD• COLLEGIAN-OPINION@CSUFRESNO.EDU
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012
There’s no place like home One-Finger
Opinion Editor Liana Whitehead
As Fresno State’s livelihood returns in the midst of the August heat, students snooze their alarms for a few extra minutes of sleep – thirty in my case – before rising to begin another semester of term papers, PowerPoint presentations and dare I say fun. For those of us who have walked these halls a million times, welcome home. If you’re a freshman or transfer student and this is your first semester as a Bulldog, I hope this place feels like home and I apologize for the extra sleep you probably didn’t have. As Fresno State students, new or returning, many of us are exposed to the myriad of preconceptions of Fresno, and let’s face it – it can be scary. I am not here to discourage students from residing in “The Best Little City in the USA” – as a sign reads over Van Ness Ave. – but to ensure students there is hope for successful college living in this underrated town.
Over summer break, I fled Visalia on a whim and became a Fresno resident. The former 45-minute commute three times a week was grueling and gas prices were killer. Much of what I heard about Fresno through the grapevine included an overload of gang activity – gunshots, stabbings and theft – deadly air quality and an abundance of illegal drug distribution and use. So, there I was. Bags packed and my pit bull at my side. How could this Los Angeles native be afraid of anything? I was terrified with no thanks to those who had implanted these horrific images in my brain. As I allowed the dust to settle I was able to make some judgments of my own concerning Fresno. Was Fresno as bustling and busy as I’d been told? Yes, but it’s not as crazy as L.A. or as slow-paced as Visalia – it’s just right. Have I been targeted in violent crimes or felt unsafe in my neighborhood? Not at all. Common sense plays a huge role in ensuring your safety. It’s best to avoid dark alleys, deserted gas stations and unlit streets after a certain hour. Stick to the buddy system. And finally, is there such thing as a decent neighborhood within a realistic student budget? Yes, most definitely. Conduct some neighborhood research before accepting something with which you are uncomfortable. Sometimes, the most helpful information is passed from student to student – ask around. But wait, there’s more. Fresno also offers a colorful assortment of fun whether you’re a morning person or
night owl, student or retiree. Some of Fresno’s best attributes are its rows of restaurants, shopping centers (like River Park) and its stirring nightlife. To those of you who will consider making Fresno your home, take it from those of us who overcame this potentially scary move – it may be your best move yet. If I haven’t eased your worries and woes, here’s a look at recent crime statistics gathered by federal and city organizations: Based on information provided by the FBI Report of Offenses Known to Law Enforcement, it is projected that the 2012 Fresno crime statistics show a significant reduction in property and violent crimes since 2009. These foreseen statistics include percentage drops in robbery, aggravated assault and motor vehicle theft. Statistics provided by the Fresno Police Department and the City of Fresno website show a significant percentage drop in violent crimes from May 2011 to May 2012 – a 19 percent improvement in a single year. Further studies suggest that violent crime offenses dropped in number between January and May 2012. Violent crimes include murder and manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Property crimes reported include arson, vehicle theft, burglary and theft. So, fellow students, I hope this helped set the pace for a delightful semester and that your fears – our fears – of this not-so-big college town will diminish. May our year be filled with learning experiences, new friendships and yes – I dare say fun.
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Research grants Fresno State received $41 million in grants despite federal and state budget cuts. The grants are toward research in biology, phyhsics and education among others.
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Tuition/parking increase Student tuition and parking costs have increased...once again. Tuition increased by whopping 12% and parking by $25.
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Fresno State planted 165 trees in place of the 160 they removed for new student parking.
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U.S. Senate Candidate Todd Akin Akin, in support of pro-life campaign, stated that “if it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” So, only non-legitimate rape will impregnate a woman?
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NASA is awesome NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover used its head-mounted laser to zap its first rock. The laser vaporizes rocks the surface of the Red Planet in order to analyze their compositional make-up. The rover has begun to wiggle its wheels to prepare for its trek.
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BUDGET: Future plans hinge on Prop. 30 CONTINUED from page 1 result in a cut in the 2013-2014 enrollments by 1.5%, a reduction in Fresno State employees, a higher reduction in salaries and benefits for faculty and an increase in tuition for students taking more than 16 units. P r e s i d e n t We l t y u r g e s e ve r y California voter to raise awareness as well as push those who are not registered to do so. “As we go forward it is important for us to focus on the importance of convincing the citizens of this state that there is a pressing need to reinvest in higher education,” Welty said. However not all think that Proposition 30 is a sound way to approach the budget situation. According to the arguments against Proposition 30 in the Official Voter Infor mation Guide, voting yes on Proposition 30 does not guarantee new funds will go into schools. “They can take existing money for schools and use it for other purposes
and then replace that money with the money from the new taxes,” is stated in the arguments against Proposition 30 in the Official Voter Information Guide. Those against Proposition 30 state that the money could end up going into other programs and not into those it’s intended for. The sentiment is that raising taxes does not solve the problem. In order to stop the problem, reform is needed to cut unneeded spending instead of handing politicians blank checks. “The politicians would rather raise taxes instead of streamlining thousands of state funded programs, massive bureaucracy and waste,” states arguments to Proposition 30. Rebuttals to this argument say that fiscal controls insure that the money raised is only spent on schools and public safety. Those interested in reading the Official Voter Infor mation Guide can visit http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/.
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Renovations of Lots A and J were completed and opened for parking as of Aug. 20. Just in time as the new semester begins. Construction to the lots added approximately 500 new student parking spaces. Student spaces are marked by white paint while staff and faculty parking spaces are marked with yellow. According to Parking Administer Amy Armstrong, 165 trees were planted to replace the 160 that were removed during the renovation. “It looks nice this way, “ said Diane Castillo, and English major student at Fresno State. “The other way was kind of a pain in the butt to find parking so I like it this way.”
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Fresno State President Welty discusses budget issues and plans with staff and faculty during his state-of-the-college-address.
CARD: Options open to students through new financial aid company CONTINUED from page 1 needs and the best match to provide to students needs,” Forestiere said. Over the summer, students received the HigherOne packet and card, however many students did not understand what the card meant or if they needed to sign up for it’s services. “The misunderstanding is that people think that we’re putting the money on the card and students need to use the card,” said Forestiere. “That is not correct, students only use the card to authenticate one of the three choices.” Forestiere feels it’s impor tant students are aware of the different accounts with HigherOne and read everything before they sign up for something Students who sign up for direct deposit or choose to have their funds mailed to them do not need to worry about fees, Forestiere said. These options are similar to the options Fresno State offered students in the past. The only way to develop fees with HigherOne is to sign up for one of the account options, such as the OneAccount, OneAccount Flex and the OneAccount Premier. Fees with HigherOne depend on which account a student signs up for. The OneAccount does not have a monthly fee, however there is a fee if a student chooses to pay for something using a pin number; most likely when they pay using debit. The way to avoid this fee is to always chose the credit option and sign for the purchase. There is also an abandoned account fee where accounts that have no transactions made after six months will be charged up to $10 per month. The other accounts, OneAccount Flex and the OneAccount Premier, do have a monthly fee. There are ways to avoid the fee, however, by making a minimum deposit or signed transactions each month. There are also closing fees, which occur if the account was opened and closed within 60 days. The accounts charge a 50-cent fee for not using a HigherOne ATM location. HigherOne ATM locations include: Atrium Building-University Courtyard, University Student Union, Joyal Administration-North Admissions and Records and the Henry Madden Library. Card replacement fees can also occur, so it is recommended to keep the HigherOne card in the event a student wants to open an account in the future. For more information regarding the complete list of fees, please visit
https://www.higheroneaccount.com/ studentaccount/feeschedules.do.ww However, accounting services were not aware that HigherOne was recently involved in a lawsuit regarding student fees and information provided in regards to fees. Fresno State looked into the matter and spoke with HigherOne and found its response to be satisfactory, choosing to remain with the company’s services. It felt that the company has made an effort to change problems regarding student fees and the information they provide. Many of these fees have some students up in arms against the HigherOne cards. There is even a Facebook page dedicated to voicing student dislike toward HigherOne called, Stop Fresno State Higher One Banking. Other students, like Sesaly Williams, 21, just feel like the HigherOne move has made receiving her funds much more confusing. “I feel like it’s kind of a scam,” Williams said. Williams chose the OneAccount Premier account because she wanted to get her financial aid immediately, feeling it had already taken more time than it should have. However, upon finding out about the monthly fee, she cancelled her account and was charged a cancellation fee; a fee that she had not been aware would be applied when she signed up for the account. Other students are not sure how the program will pan out, feeling it’s too new to make a decision. Roxane Courtney, 47, said that she is happy with the response time of the company though it is too early to tell if she will be completely happy with the company overall or not. Fresno State will be hosting an o p e n f o r u m We d n e s d ay Au g . 2 2 through Friday Aug. 24 to discuss matters involving the HigherOne cards. Students with questions involving their card are invited to join in the meeting. The forum will begin at 9 a.m. in the University Student Union, rooms 312314. On Wednesday and Thursday a HigherOne representative and a university representative will be in attendance. Friday’s forum will only have a university representative.
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WENDESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012
Leaderpalooza conference connects, enlightens students By Cameron Woolsey The Collegian More than 120 students from 16 campus organizations gathered last Thursday for Leaderpalooza, a daylong conference that consisting of seminars, a leadership panel and team-building games. T he goal of the conference was simple, said senior Estevan Gutierrez, campus involvement ambassador. The intent was to create an opportunity for student leaders to network, learn about what it means to lead and encourage them to reach out and collaborate on projects. “We want to start networking,” Gutier re z said. “We want to start recognizing each other’s purposes and helping each other out in partnering with other events, that can now actually benefit all students and not just the ones we normally serve.” Organized by representatives from the Of fice o f S t u d e n t I nvo l ve m e n t , Associated Students, Inc. and USU Leadership Pro g ram A dv i s o r B r e a n n e S c o g i n , Leaderpalooza was the first event in Fresno State’s history that brought together students from all 16 organizations under the banner of cooperation. Senior Tamar Karkazian, director of USU Productions, said she wants to see Leaderpalooza become a launch pad for future collaboration among the groups.
“We wanted to start a foundation where it was easier for the different student leaders to work together and reach out to one another,” she said. O r g a n i z at i o n re p re s e n t at ive s i n cl u d e d s t u d e n t s from Vintage Days, Wellness Ambassadors, Dog Days, ASI, USU Productions, Peer Health Educators, the United Sorority and Frater nity Council, Outreach Ambassadors and others. Senior Kris Westcott, chair of the USU board of directors, said the event helped create a bond between the organizations that didn’t exist before. “With this conference, one of our goals was to increase transparency between these organizations, and I think that we really helped to do that,” Westcott said. Besides networking, Leaderpalooza was used to teach valuable skills, organizers said. Workshops taught the students how to translate their college experience into resumes, how to conduct themselves professionally and gave tips on to how to unleash their creative potential. The student leaders also took part in a speed networking session. While in groups, students were given five minutes to network with a second group at a table. Each member traveled with a notebook for notes, and blank business cards that allowed them to exchange contact
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Student took part in speed networking where they spent five minutes swapping information before changing tables.
information. Westcott said that he noticed a difference right away. During the conference, students traded phone numbers and email addresses. Following the conference, students have been contacting each other on social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter, he said. Leaderpalooza wasn’t just about business, however. After lunch the students went to the University Student Union building and loosened up with a round of games. Taking cues from the TV show “Minute to Win It,” the
students split into groups and joined one of 12 stations, where the competition was fierce but good-natured. Teams were given a minute to blow up as many balloons and pop them between their bodies as possible. At another station, a cookie was placed on students’ foreheads, and they were told to try and wrestle it into their mouths using only their facial muscles. “It was just to get students to work with other students in a nice atmosphere,” Gutierrez said. “It was well deserved. I think they really enjoyed it.” After the games, students
were given the opportunity to lob questions at an expert panel, which included Fresno S t a t e P r e s i d e n t D r. Jo h n Welty; Robert Boyd, associate vice president for Facilities Management; Dr. Paul Oliaro, vice president of Student Affairs; Dr. William Covino, provost and vice president of for Acedemic Affairs; and Dr. Peter Smits, vice president for University Advancement. Keynote speaker Nick Bradley, who spoke on leadership, what it means to him and how it impacted his life, capped See LEADERS, Page 6
Start of new school year brings challenges, accomplishments By University Communications
sure is approved, there would be a temporary increase in Classes begin Wednesday, income tax for the wealthiest Aug. 22, as Fresno State starts Californians and a quarterits 102nd year with an antici- cent temporary boost in the pated enrollment of more than sales tax, which would gener22,400 students and the univer- ate sufficient state revenues to increase support for public sity’s biggest freshman class of higher education. Tuition fees more than 3,000. The 2012-13 academic year would be rolled back by $498 to also begins with substantial 2011-12 levels, leaving Fresno u n k n o w n s , State to absorb a $13.2 million most tied to revenue reduction. If the tax initiative fails, said the fate of Proposition 30 Fresno State President John in the Nov. 6 D. Welty, it could mean more tuition fee increases, enrollelection. If the mea- ment limits, added fees for heavy course loads, higher tuition for nonresidents, Are you waiting for each print pay and benedition to read the newest efits cuts for classifieds? Check them out all employees 24/7 online at: and possible http://collegian.csufresno.edu Click on classifieds. faculty, staf f and adminisThe Collegian is not responsible for nor tration layoffs. does it assume any liability for its adverWhat is tisers. We caution our readers to check out the legitimacy of all advertisers known, howbefore doing business with any of them. ever, is that fall enrollment at Sale Fresno State Bose 3-2-1 GS Stereo Two years old; will be nearly works, looks and sounds great; 700 above last perfect for dorm or apartment. ye a r ’ s , w i t h 559-916-6019. about 1,750 $749 o.b.o. Email new uppermmoushigian@hotmail.com division trans-
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— Dr. John Welty, Fresno State President
fer students and 650 new graduate or credential students. As the new school year begins, here are some new and recent developments on campus: • Thanks to generous private gifts to Fresno State, construction work is under way on the Meyers Family Sports Medicine Center, the new and expanded Gibson Farm Market and the Foster Farms Poultry Facility. Site preparation work is scheduled to begin on the retail phase of Campus Pointe during the next few months. • In the design phase are a See YEAR, Page 6
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LEADERS: 16 campus organizations represented at event CONTINUED from page 5
off the event, Gutierrez said. Westcott said Bradley introduced the students to some innovative ideas on leadership and what it means to lead. At the start of the day a live Twitter feed was projected in McLane Hall, and at the end prizes were awarded to those who came up with the funniest tweets of the day. We s t c o t t s a i d h e f e e l s Leaderpalooza was a big success, recalling that several stu-
dents gave the organizers positive feedback during the event. “To say Leaderpalooza met my expectations is a correct
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statement, but to say it exceeded them is more accurate,” said Addison Balasbas, president of Resident Hall Association. “For myself, it was not just the seminars where I learned rather, as a coordinator of events in Resident Hall Association, I picked up on new ways to creatively get students to be active on campus.” Gutierrez said that, thanks to Leaderpalooza, things have never looked brighter for stu-
YEAR: Fall 2012 semester brings new students, more unknowns CONTINUED from page 5 faculty office/laboratory building to house Physical Therapy and some Athletics coaching faculty and the Jordan Research Center, which will provide research facilities for colleges of Agricultural S c i ence s a n d Te ch n o lo g y, Engineering and Science and Mathematics. • New to campus are 22 tenure-track faculty and searches have been authorized to begin for more than 50 other faculty members and deans of the Craig School of Business and the College of Science and Mathematics. • The Campaign for Fresno State is above 96 percent of its $200 million goal, with $22.7 million in private gifts during 2011-12, despite the difficult economic climate. • Welty announced that this will be his last year as he plans to retire from Fresno State’s presidency by summer 2013. • The new academic year welcomes a new Associated Students Inc. President Arthur Montejano, a graduate student in kinesiology from Atwater, who was elected in the spring. • Associated Students Inc. plans a voter education and registration drive this fall to help students participate in the Nov. 6 election that will elect a United States president and decide the fate of Gov. Brown’s tax initiative. • A $4 million makeover of Parking Lots A and J east of classroom and the Joyal A d m i n i s t r at i o n bu i l d i n g s added nearly 500 parking spaces for students. The recon-
struction has improved lighting, increased security cameras, repaired tree-damaged pavement and improved traffic flow through one of the campus’ busiest parking areas that also gets heavy visitor use. • For the third straight academic year, community volunteer service by Fresno State students, faculty, staff and administrators exceeded 1 million hours. • Grants for research at Fresno State exceeded $41 million during the 2011-12 academic year, the second greatest total on record. Particle physics, water development and preservation, medical challenges and space are among the research areas covered in the past year’s awards. • Two new independent doctoral programs are set to be launched this fall – one in physical therapy and the other in nursing practice. • One hundred classrooms were updated during the summer break. • The new Fresno State Choice Card will be the subject of open forum discussions at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 22-24, at the University Student Union Rooms 312-314. The sessions were scheduled in answer to students’ questions about a new procedure for receiving financial aid, reimbursement and other money from Fresno State. • Bulldog Bites joins Califor nia’s g rowing foodtruck culture providing breakfast and lunch to students, employees and Fresno State visitors. The truck, operated
by University Dining Services, features menu items not found at other places to eat on campus and adds a dining option to the east side of Fresno State, where some of the biggest classroom buildings are situated. In welcoming faculty and staf f to the new academic year, Dr. Welty said, “We realize there has never been a time in which the future has been more uncertain. But even so, I firmly believe the opportunities are great. This is one of those times in our history when there will be significant change.”
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University Theatre
2012-2013 Season Schedule WONDER OF THE WORLD By David LindsayAbaire Directed by Brad Myers October 5-13, 2012 THE STY OF THE BLIND PIG By Phillip Hayes Dean Directed by ThomasWhit Ellis November 2-10, 2012 THE ELEPHANT MAN By Bernard Pomerance Directed by J. Daniel Herring December 7-15, 2012
CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE Kenneth Balint, Artistic Director February 15-23, 2013 FROZEN By Bryony Lavery Directed by Kathleen McKinley March 15-23, 2013 THE ARABIAN NIGHTS By Mary Zimmerman Directed by Ruth Griffin May 3-11, 2013
HEALTH: Student Health Center offers many services CONTINUED from page 9 Psychological services are also offered in many different forms, based on the needs of the student. There is individual counseling for the solo experience and couples counseling to mend the heart. There is even an outreach program to the campus community the health
center partners with the Women’s Resource Center to serve students out of the Student Health Center. Whether you fall under the weather or just want to get checked for any potential issues, the health center is open for you. It’s fully paid for and the Student Health Center wants to help you feel better.
RETIREMENT: President Welty begins his last year at Fresno State CONTINUED from page 1 The Satellite Student Union was alive with murmurs as President John D. Welty announced at the faculty and staff fall assembly that this would be his last year with Fresno State as he plans to retire in the summer of 2013. President Welty, who has served as Fresno State’s president since 1991, said he has been pondering this decision for the past few weeks, but decided to retire approximately a week ago. “By the summer of 2013, I will have served as a university president for 29 years,” Welty said. “As the first in my family to graduate from college, I’ve been able to live the American dream.” Welty said he felt it was time for him to retire and though issues regarding the budget are tense, not everything about a college is dependent on a president. He hopes the transition will be as smooth as possible. Welty is the longest serving president in Fresno State’s history. Over the course of his career, Fresno State has raised about $350 million in donations. Welty hopes that by the time of his retirement the college will be able to provide more stability to students in regards to classes. “I think he’s a tremendous steward in a time of economic crisis,” said student body president Arthur Montejano. “I was a little bit surprised, but he’s
ready to move on.” Montejano hopes the new president will love the university and continue on where Welty left off. Dr. Rudy Sanchez, an associate professor of management at Fresno State was also surprised to hear of Welty’s retirement. He remarked that Welty’s efforts in raising money for the college has been a great part of his presidency. “I’ve been here for a little over 10 years now and one of the things that I noticed is President Welty’s, and others’, ability to actually continue to reach out to the community, to businesses and to individuals to help us bridge that gap with decreasing state funding and maintain the ability to move the university forward in the academic sense,” Sanchez said. Welty has stated that he plans to continue his service with the California State University system past his retirement as a trustee professor, but is unsure whether that service will take place at Fresno State or not. “It has been a great honor and privilege to serve this university and region,” Welty said in a news release. “I shall forever be grateful to our faculty, staff and administration for their sacrifice, dedication and commitment to serving the students of Fresno State.”
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Theatre opens curtain wide on new season Theatre arts begins season strong with fully-loaded schedule of six performances By Jeffery Smith The Collegian The department of theater arts is ready for this fall semester and coming spring semester with its jam-packed line-up of plays. B u d g e t c u t s h i t eve r y department this semester, theater notwithstanding, but the show must go on. The theater arts department puts on more performances than almost any other school in the country. This year, the performances will be dynamic and fantastical with a wide range of emotion that seemingly every fan of theater wouldn’t want to miss. Beginning in October, the play season kicks off with “Wonder of the World,” by David Lindsay-Abaire. It’s a story of a woman leaving her husband to live the life she thinks she missed out on. The play originally premiered at the Manhattan Theater Club, starring Sarah Jessica Parker. “Wonder of the World” comes to the John Wright Theater on Oct. 5-13. “The Sty of the Blind Pig” fills the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theater Nov. 2-10 with a saga of a 1950s black woman
and her old-fashioned, relig i o u s ly i n cl i n e d m o t h e r. Together, they experience a wealth of emotion and struggles dealing with a mysterious stranger searching for a woman that he once knew. The fall semester closes with “The Elephant Man,” a popular broadway play from 1977, by Bernard Pomerance. “The Ele phant Man” is likely the most powerful production of the year and is certainly not to be missed. Based on the true story of John Merrick, the play is about a man with a repulsive deformity who is exploited as a freak for a carnival. The story follows Merrick’s journey through London and his battle with his physical disabilities versus his desire to have friendships in his life. W h i l e t h e o t h e r f ive big perfor mances are all p l ay s, a n o t h e r p ro d u c tion by the Contemporary D a n c e E n s e m bl e, i s n a rrowed to just the dancing. The Contemporary Dance Ensemble performs Feb. 15-23 “I’m tremendously excited and I think we have a great program here,” said Kenneth Balint, artistic director of the Contemporary Dance
Ensemble. “T he students always work hard and there are so any people behind the scenes that really put it all together.” “Frozen,” by Bryony Lavery tells the story of a 10-year-old girl, who disappeared, and unravels as the child’s mother and killer are connected by a doctor who studies what could cause someone to commit such devious crimes. “Frozen” is directed by Kathleen McKinley and will be running March 15-17, 2013. If more fantastical stories are more your speed, “The Arabian Night” plays May 3-11 and is based on the “Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night,” which is where the story of Aladdin and Sinbad the Sailor were derived from as well. This play follows an ancient king and his wife-to-be, who prolongs her life by telling amusing stories to avoid the sharp end of the king’s blade. For the 2012-2013 academic year, theater appears to be shaping up well with big-name plays.
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Contemporary Dance Ensemble’s Beth Tritch (left) and Jessica Arnold (right) rehearse before the fall semester begins.
Student Health Center spreads word By Jeffery Smith The Collegian The Student Health Center at Fresno State isn’t just a building near the dorms. It provides services to students for their well-being. A lot of students, however, may not know much about the
Student Health Center. Every student pays a mandatory fee of $98 as part of their registration fees. This enables them to make an appointment and have any problem, checked out. The health center has a new director, Catherine Felix, who is taking the department
in a new direction. Plans call for many promotions and events bringing awareness to students that this center is for them. The first of these events will be Sept. 9-15 – Suicide Awareness Week. “What I want to do is break the stigmas surrounding
mental health,” said Felix. “I want to partner with student organizations if they have passion and want to work with the Student Health Center to have a vigil Sept. 13.” Anonymity for anyone who receives help for any health issues is of importance to the center. University faculty and
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Bulldogs begin ascent of new conference By Ricardo Cano The Collegian On a eventful day in 2010, President John Welty and athletic director Thomas Boeh unveiled to the world the unprecedented: Fresno State had accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference, signifying its imminent departure from the Western Athletic Conference. Back then, the news—the money, the prestige, the glitz and glamour associated with joining a conference that was actively trying to secure an automatic BCS bowl bid in football—made it all the more enticing for Fresno State to leave the WAC. But, back then, the Mountain West was host to Utah and Texas Christian, programs both ranked in the top 5 in national polls at one point during the 2010 season, which helped strengthen Fresno State’s case. Back then, Boise State and San Diego State hadn’t yet committed to leaving the Mountain West to play football in the Big East Conference. “ T h i s i nv i t a t i o n p r ov i d e s a n opportunity for Fresno State to take another step athletically,” Welty told the media on Aug. 18, 2010. Although the step taken was not as big as originally anticipated, the move to the Mountain West seemed a step forward nonetheless. At least as opposed to remaining in the WAC, which will grow increasingly desolate in 2013. That’s when Utah State and San Jose State leave to join Fresno State, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado State, UNLV, New Mexico, Air Force and Hawaii (football only) in the Mountain West. Speculation the Mountain West would merge with other Football B o w l S u b d iv i s i o n c o n f e r e n c e s ,
such as Conference USA, in order to revive hopes of becoming an automatic qualifying conference, have since been halted. Plans to expand the conference beyond the scope of the 2013-14 season have yet to come to fruition, leaving the future structure of the MWC resembling the conference Fresno State left it for. The WAC 2.0. Fresno State enters its inaugural season in a conference that differs from what it was when the Bulldogs accepted the invitation. But, then again, this move has been more about trying to regain what it has steadily lost throughout the years. It’s been about Fresno State recuperating its once-monumental fan base. The overall success that will define the move to the Mountain West hinges on the high hopes that it can serve as the catalyst that will reinvigorate a fan base that has slowly abandoned stands and bleachers in football and men’s basketball games, the school’s top two revenue sports. Last year, home football attendance averaged about 29,300 —well below Bulldog Stadium’s
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40,000-plus capacity. The last time the stadium was at near capacity was during a 2008 overtime loss against Hawaii. Welty’s call to action on that fateful day two years ago foreshadowed the problem. “If we’re going to be successful in this venture, we’ve got to work together,” he said. “We’ve got to increase attendance, we’ve got to increase support.” And both of these variables will be necessary this year. Five head coaches—almost a third of the 16 programs slated to compete in the Mountain West this year—are in their first year at the helm. It doesn’t carry the same amount of prestige it once promised, but the Mountain West provides something the WAC couldn’t: a better opportunity to generate local revenue and fan interest should Fresno State seize the opportunity. Games still need to be won. The hopes of obtaining a conference championship that has eluded the program the past 12 years needs to become more of a possibility for the Bulldogs, who begin conference play Sept. 29 against San Diego State. “Once we start winning, I’m sure
Bulldogs: Gearing up CONTINUED from page 12 part of our goals and expectations. Be physical and stop the run. I think we can do that and have the guys to do that,” defensive coordinator Nick Toth said. “Guys like Phillip Thomas… I expect him to have a big year because he’s a big-time player. Also Anthony Williams on the defensive line will be huge as these core guys can be guys that have big-time senior years.” Toth preaches unity among his players and stresses the importance of team pride. In past seasons, the Bulldogs have had a strong defense but still lacked the physicality that it takes to be an elite force able to stop any type of offensive scheme. “I think our strength right now is our unity, our unit pride. There’s some big pride in playing defense right now, and our attitude is very strong,” Toth said. “Expecting greatness and not being surprised by it and making it happen over and over again. We haven’t been good at defense here in a while, and we’re overcoming that still.” Fresno State’s first game of the season is against Weber State, happening Sept. 1, at Jim Sweeney Field, and the Dogs’ look to grab a win early on in the season. Yet, both offensive and defensive coaches are waiting to develop specific game plans until next week. The focus now for the team is to continually improve in all aspects of their game so they can play any type of competitor they face this season. “We’ve got to focus on playing hard. In the first game, we need to play at the highest level we can against whatever they throw at us,” Toth said. “We play about every different type of offense you can play. They’re all tough and every one is going to be a challenge.”
this place will be pretty packed,” junior quarterback Derek Carr said after the Aug. 11 team scrimmage. It was eventful day two years ago when Fresno State’s future burned bright with potential and prosperity. It still can. ONLINE VIDEO: Scan the QR code below to watch an interview with Coach Tim DeRuyter. collegian.csufresno.edu/section/multimedia
SPORTS BRIEFS By Stephen Trembley Victor E. Bulldog, Fresno State’s mascot passed away due to cancer on Aug. 16. He was an eight-year old English Bulldog that was loved by all who saw him roaming the sidelines of the football field during games. “From the first day Victor E. became our mascot, he won the hearts of all,” Fresno State’s Senior Associate Athletics Director Paul Ladwig said. “There was never a day he did not come to an event and take over and represent Fresno State with class and true Bulldog flavor. His parents Debbie and Dana have been tremendous as well. Victor will be deeply missed.” Fans are asked to share their fondest Victor E. Bulldog memory on the “Fresno State Athletics” Facebook page and can tweet @ FSAthletics photos of themselves with Victor E. Bulldog. Selected photos and comments will be incorporated at the Sept. 1 home football opener.
2012 Bulldog Football Schedule 09/01/12 vs. Weber State 09/08/12 at Oregon 09/15/12 vs. Colorado 09/22/12 at Tulsa 09/29/12 vs. San Diego State 10/06/12 at Colorado State 10/13/12 at Boise State 10/20/12 vs. Wyoming 10/27/12 at New Mexico 11/03/12 vs. Hawai’i 11/10/12 at Nevada
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Coach DeRuyter preaches defense By Luke Shaffer The Collegian
Head football coach Tim DeRuyter, who was hired last spring to replace Pat Hill, will usher in a new era Sept. 1 when the Fresno State Bulldogs take the field against the Wildcats of Weber State. DeRuyter preaches a very p hy s i c a l s t y l e o f p l ay s t e m m i n g from days when he was the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M. “I want our guys to play with fanaticism that is really going to be our benchmark. So our goal is to compete for a conference championship, and I expect us to be in the hunt,” DeRuyter said. Last season under the guidance of Hill, the Bulldogs finished with a record of 4-9 and 0-2 against Top 25 college teams. This was Hill’s worst season record since 1997 when he started as head coach for Fresno State. DeRuyter was brought in to specifically do one thing – steer the football team back on track for a winning season. “What we have asked him to do is stabilize the program, and get it back on a winning track while maintaining a positive component for the culture that we have; which is a good academic perfor mance by student athletes,” Fresno State Athletic Director Thomas Boeh said. “But our expectation is to build toward a conference championship that will always be our first goal.” DeRuyter looks to set goals for the Bulldogs, and is very confident in the quality of talent that anchors the offense, and defense of the team. With retur ning starters in senior running back Robbie Rouse, junior quarterback Derek Carr, senior strong safety Phillip Thomas, senior defensive end Anthony Williams, and red shirt senior outside linebacker Shawn Plummer, the Bulldogs look to improve on offense, and stay solid on defense. “I like some of our veterans coming back like Robbie Rouse, and Derek Carr on offense. Defensively, Phillip Thomas, Anthony Williams, and Shawn Plummer, any of those guys could
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DeRuyter introduces his style of play as he begins his new term as head coach at Fresno State
have a great year,” DeRuyter said. During the spring, and in December of last year when DeRuyter was first hired, he declared that he’d bring a different style of game play. Instead of Hill’s mantra of “Anytime, anyplace,
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anywhere,” DeRuyter has brought a new mantra, and has redefined the culture of the athletic department at Fresno State. “In the half a year that Tim’s been here, he’s made a positive impact on the culture of the program, and the enthusiasm of the athletes. I think that they have very much bought into the system he’s implemented,” Boeh said. This system has yet to be truly seen by the public, and will remain a mystery until the Dogs’ first game of the season against Weber. But so far there has been lots of positive reaction to DeRuyter’s introduction as head coach for the football team. “I think he’s going to bring something different to the team this year. He’s going to bring a more hard-hitting team. And I think he’s really going to improve our
defense,” said fifth-year student Michael Foley, who plans to major in enology. DeRuyter plans to take the Bulldogs all the way to the top of the Mountain West Conference, and his confidence will boost not only himself, but his assistant coaches, and players as well. The offense will feature a 4-reciever set to spread the field against the Dogs’ opponent, and the defense will run a 3-4 scheme in which they hope to stop the run game, and limit any big plays from the opposing team’s of fense. “As far as teaching our game plan, and schemes, I like where we’re at,” DeRuyter said. “Our number one goal is to go out and win the west! We’re going to do it in a little bit different way than what has been done in the past.”
Bulldogs gear up for opener vs. Weber State By Luke Shaffer The Collegian
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Senior strong safety Phillip Thomas stretching before the beginning of practice on Friday morning.
Over the summer, the Fresno State Bulldogs have constantly challenged themselves, both on offense and defense, to become a more cohesive unit. Head football coach Tim DeRuyter, who arrived from Texas A&M last spring, has preached a specific mantra to help build team unity and strength, and he hopes to instill this message with his assistant coaches. “The biggest thing is establishing relationships with the coaches and the team. Our mantra, if you will, is: fast, physical, and fanatical,” Coach DeRuyter said. “We can’t be the team we want to be if we don’t trust each other and love each other. The only way you do that is by spending time together.” Key players junior quarterback Derek Carr and senior running back Robbie Rouse will lead the offensive unit for the Bulldo gs. Of fensive coordinator Dave Schramm knows that in order for the offense to put points on the board, Rouse and Carr will have to have stellar performances this season. “We’re obviously going to count on Robbie Rouse. He’s a guy we’re going to lean on and our quarterback Derek Carr,” Schramm said. “Our biggest strength is our playmaking ability.
We’ve got a lot of guys that can make plays in our receiver positions and running backs.” However, in last Saturday’s team scrimmage, the offense looked a little unsteady and Schramm looks to improve upon the weaknesses that were evident. The need for players to step up and fill the void left by wide receiver Devon Wylie, who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, remains to be seen, but Schramm has confidence that his unit will succeed. “As coaches, these scrimmages are more so to find out different positions. So we put guys in situations that we know we’re going to have to count on once the regular season starts,” Schramm said. “Our receivers have to get used to playing with four guys at a time. It’s new to them, but we’ve gotten better since the spring.” The Bulldogs showcase two critical components in the defense with the return of senior strong safety Phillip Thomas and senior defensive end Anthony Williams. Williams, who didn’t play last year due to injury, complements Thomas, and together the two will look to strengthen the runstopping ability of the Dogs’ defense. “Number one, we have to be a really good run-stopping defense, which is See Bulldogs, Page 11