Often, I think that young people feel discouraged from getting involved in our political process. When I first started college, I was intimidated by all of the noise and big names thrown around Fresno who were involved in politics. But I cared. I wanted to make a difference, so I...
What's No. 1? Fresno State's Yellow or White Sweet Corn?
Going out to Fresno State's Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market for university raised sweet corn is a four-decade-old tradition. Well, guess how many ears the market sold over the weekend? Record-Setting Opening Weekend The university pegged the number at 80,766 — the most ever for an opening weekend and...
Tulare Mayor in His Own Words on Ag Controversy
Does Tulare Mayor Carlton Jones’ job depend on ag? Based on the reaction to his recent comments on Facebook, it might. Social media and local talk radio lambasted Jones over the past few days over comments in a Facebook thread many interpret as negative toward the ag industry. Many are...
Tulare Mayor in His Own Words on Ag Controversy
Does Tulare Mayor Carlton Jones’ job depend on ag? Based on the reaction to his recent comments on Facebook, it might. Social media and local talk radio lambasted Jones over the past few days over comments in a Facebook thread many interpret as negative toward the ag industry. Many are...
Memo to Bee Sportswriters: Fresno State's Priority Must Be Academics
The Fresno Bee sports page delivered quite a 1-2 punch in the gut to Fresno State recently. First, Marek Warszawski wrote, "At some point Fresno State baseball stopped being a victim of its own success, and started to become a victim of its own neglect." He voiced that opinion in...
What To Do About Jarrar? Ignore Her and Keep Elevating Fresno State.
Those offended by Fresno State professor Randa Jarrar's tweets can quit wasting their time demanding that the university fire her. Her ugly tweets — posted by Jarrar to call attention to herself — are protected by the First Amendment. For those who have forgotten exactly what it says, here is...
Straight Talk From Cox on Professor's Tweets
San Diego businessman John Cox, a Republican, is second in the most recently released gubernatorial poll behind Democrat Gavin Newsom. Whoever wins the race in November will have a big say in how the 23-campus California State University system is run. For example, the governor proposes the state budget, which...
Fresno State Students Fear Tweets Backlash: Zante
Fresno State has been a hotbed of free speech in recent years. Professors, students, and community members have all voiced extreme opinions that stir up controversy both locally and nationally. While I strongly disagree with the opinions and methods used by Professor Jarrar regarding former First Lady Barbara Bush —...
Fresno State President Schedules Two Forums to Address Professor’s Tweets
Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro will hold two campus forums this week to address the nationwide controversy triggered by the tweets of creative writing professor Randa Jarrar. The first forum will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the North Gym and is for students, faculty and staff only, a...
No Discipline For Fresno State Prof After Bush Bashing Twitter Storm
Controversial Fresno State creative writing professor Randa Jarrar won't be disciplined for tweets made following the death of first lady Barbara Bush, university President Joe Castro announced in a letter posted on social media Tuesday. "Professor Jarrar’s conduct was insensitive, inappropriate and an embarrassment to the university. I know her...