Ben Bergquam, a Fresno based right-wing activist known for heckling at political events, was arrested earlier this week for trespassing at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mansion. He calls it his latest political stunt. “The whole idea is to expose the hypocrite Democrats. We went to test to see if everyone is...
They Made the News in 2018. Who Is No. 1?
Newsmakers come in all shapes, sizes, and impacts. There are those who dominate headlines and social media for a spell before free-falling back into obscurity. There are those who — by virtue of talent, position, and personality — make lasting marks on a community. And there are those who occupy...
Fresno State's Performance Trumps Jarrar & Other Dust-Ups
National recognition for classroom performance keeps on coming for Fresno State. The U.S. News and World Report's 2018 Best College rankings are out, and Fresno State is pegged at No. 3 among public universities and No. 5 overall for its graduation rate performance. The latest good news builds upon a...
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Jarrar Returns to Campus Saying She 'Loves' the Fresno Community
The Fresno State professor who elicited backlash and threats of withholding donations after her controversial tweets praised Fresno upon her return to the classroom. In an entrance that resembled a Mardi Gras parade, the controversial Randa Jarrar arrived on campus Wednesday (Sept. 5), teaching for the first time since a medical leave...
Jarrar Makes Grand Entrance in Return to Fresno State Classroom
In an entrance that resembled a Mardi Gras parade, controversial Fresno State professor Randa Jarrar returned to campus Wednesday morning. A university police officer escorted her into the classroom. Jarrar declined to answer questions as she entered her English 103 Masterpieces of American Literature class with 25 students. The officer...
Jarrar Remains Off Campus As Her Fresno State Classes Start
Controversial Fresno State professor Randa Jarrar has yet to return to the classroom. The embattled English department professor is scheduled to teach two classes this semester, starting today (Aug. 27). However, the university confirmed Monday that she remains on leave. "The professor is still scheduled to return to teaching this fall...
Castro Speaks: Jarrar, Bartko and Bulldog Stadium Upgrades
Fresno State President Joseph Castro welcomed students and faculty back to campus Monday (Aug. 21) in a pair of assemblies at the Save Mart Center. A record 25,200 students enrolled, 78% from the Central Valley. Despite the uproar over controversial comments from a professor, the school announced charitable giving increased...
Is Anti-Parks Tax Ad Evoking Randa Jarrar Fair? Listen and Decide.
A conservative activist is fighting a tax plan to benefit Fresno parks. And he's raising the specter of controversial Fresno State English professor Randa Jarrar in a bid for success. Tal Cloud of Common Sense Information, a 527 political organization, released an audio advertisement Monday denouncing the Fresno for Parks plan,...
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...