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~ ´ Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Tennis volleys with variety SEE PAGE 8 U.S. men and women tennis players at Fresno State International tennis players at Fresno State Christian Ortuno • The Collegian Sophomore Emma Wilson serves the ball against Utah State on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center. Lobby efforts planned Academy prepares to oppose tuition hike Fresno for a better tomorrow they usually don’t stop,” Retton said. “Even By Hayley Salazar $270 a year is a textbook, for some people By Jessica Johnson were willing to grant some money to our @Hayley_Salazarr @iamjesslj it’s close to their rent as well.” division and [asked] what we would like to SQE’s presentation acknowledged the use it for.” FA sea of pamphlets reading “Reclaim decrease in state funding students in the The Fresno State Division of Continuing The division’s dean, Dr. Scott Moore had CSU” were held by students during an in- CSU system. According to the California and Global Education is hoping to enrich pitched the concept of providing workshops formational meeting on Feb. 1 to discuss Faculty Association, the state of California the Fresno community by offering free geared toward those who are low income lobbying on the possible tuition increase in spent 4.4 percent of the state budget on the classes for persons wanting to brush up and might not have had the opportunity the next academic year. CSU system in 1985. In 2015 only 2.4 per- on their business skills through its Career to learn how to create an effective resume, “Given that most CSU (California State cent of the budget went to the system. Readiness Academy. or prepare for an interview and learn skills University) students already have to work The discussion also shed light on the The workshops, although part of a uni- that will help them in their career. one or two jobs, any extra money is going to number of hours that students must work versity division, are generally geared for Hawksworth credits Wells Fargo for make it hard on students to come to school, in jobs to cover the cost of tuition. those in the Fresno community who have being the catalyst for the program because especially if they’re at work all of the time,” In 1985, students would have to work been previously incarcerated, are in a tran- the academy would not have been possible said Sam Retton, a student at Fresno State 200 hours at a minimum wage job to cover sition period or need a refresher on their without the bank’s funding. and an intern with Students for Quality Ed- tuition. In 2017, students must work close workplace skills. She said the division is completely ucation (SQE), who held the event. to 700 hours at minimum wage to cover The division and the Bitwise educational self-supported, does not receive state fund- The CSU board of trustees met on Jan. tuition. hub, Geekwise, partnered to create the Ca- ing and is a one-time-only program so far. 31 and Feb. 1 to discuss a tuition increase For members of SQE, every minute reer Readiness Academy. “We offer a wide variety of programs for next year. In 2013, the CSU system at the university is valuable. Time spent “This is a grant-funded program that through our division,” Hawksworth said. placed a freeze on tuition increases for four working multiple jobs impedes student ed- our division developed specifically for “The Career Readiness Academy is one part years. ucation. the downtown center where we have of that, but everything that we offer basical- Retton stressed that the increase would “I feel like people tend to listen to stu- classrooms in the Bitwise South Stadium ly has to pay its way.” have a great impact on students. dents,” said Cecilia Ruesta, SQE intern and building,” said Susan Hawksworth, mar- The division is partnering with organi “I mean right now they’re only talking keting specialist for the division. “We were about $270 a year, but once they start going See TUITION, Page 3 approached by Wells Fargo who said they See ACADEMY, Page 3 GOT OPINIONS? We want to hear them. [email protected] OPINION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 2 CAMPUS CRIME Students deserve to feel safe By Editorial Board and residents of areas surrounding @TheCollegian campus were to recieve a satellite police station in the El Dorado park area near Bulldog Stadium and As Fresno State students, we Fraternity Row. The police station are no strangers to crime alerts was promised to increase security flooding our emails and receiving and decrease crime and was to be texts regarding attempted bur- built between one and two months glary, aggravated assault or a serial after its initial announcement. groper. Darlene Wendels • Collegian file photo However, after almost five Not only are we notified of the months, the station still does crime, but we are given a laundry dark. blue emergency telephones. The being committed close to this lot, not exist. When asked, District 4 list of safety tips to take note of: be Because of situations that leave telephone connects you with an off of Cedar and Barstow avenues. Council Member Paul Caprioglio, aware of your surroundings, don’t students more susceptible to dan- operator at the campus police de- Annual security reports from who represents the Fresno State walk alone at night, stay in well-lit ger, the campus police department partment. the California State University area, said City Hall is still looking areas, use the emergency blue light needs a more visible presence than In addition, there is zero chance system show that between 2013- for a solution. phones. ever. However, there are some that an emergency telephone will 2015, Fresno State reported 38 Newly-elected mayor Lee Are those tips – which we have ways campus officials, the police be conveniently located whenever crimes, including rape, robbery Brand now carries the responsi- been told our entire lives – realis- department, and even Fresno City someone chooses to assault or rob and motor vehicle theft. CSU Ba- bility to ensure expanded safety tic? Hall are responsible for crime in you. In the case that a telephone kersfield reported 11 combined to Fresno State students by estab- No matter the circumstances, and around the perimeters of cam- is readily available, there’s little reported crimes, and Stanislaus lishing the new satellite station as we should always be aware of our pus. Though the university sends opportunity while being assaulted State University reported 33. The soon as possible. surroundings, but being aware safety alerts with the best of inten- where a victim could pause the majority of Fresno State’s reported It’s ridiculous that the station won’t stop the person walking be- tions, there is no ideal way to avoid situation and then call campus po- crimes are those of motor vehicle has yet to be built, even with the hind from grabbing and assaulting assault or theft. lice. Students are better off calling theft, with Fresno coming in at promise for it to be built with a the one that happens to be walking When a safety alert is issued, 911 with their personal cell phones. 30 reported offenses. Of those 30 maximum of two months after its in front of them. students are instructed to do the In response to police depart- offenses, 27 were committed on initial announcement. The responsibility of campus same five or six different things ment suggestions to stay in well- campus. Crime will only be decreased safety falls upon two large and to increase our on-campus safety lit areas on campus, it could be The case is the same of reported when Fresno State administrators powerful parties: Fresno State Ad- awareness. A few of those things thought that while there are areas robberies. Four of the eight report- and those from City Hall come ministration and Fresno City Hall. include being aware of our sur- on campus that are heavily pop- ed crimes occurred on campus, together to enact movements that To ensure positive change and roundings, using the blue emer- ulated at all parts of the day and while the other half occurred on will provide a campus and a perim- decrease crime in and around gency safety lights, and calling 911. night, there are some more scarce public property on the perimeter eter safe for all. Students deserve campus, students should be of- Two of those three things, one pre- areas that are also poorly lit. of campus. more than safety alerts and repet- fered more than repetitive safety viously mandated, have more to do Parts of parking lot 20, located The numbers offered only per- itive emails. alerts stating the obvious. with common sense than they do off of Cedar and Barstow avenues tain to what is being reported to Campus administrators and As college students, we are all actual prevention. near the Industrial Technology campus police. Fresno City Hall must work to- busy with crazy schedules that In regards to the blue emer- building are poorly lit and the lot If there are that many crimes gether to enact positive change differ from our friends and room- gency telephones scattered around is adjacent to the vineyards that being reported to on-campus po- decreasing the climate of crime mates, so we are inevitably forced campus, there are a few problems connect with Bullard Avenue. The lice, it’s fair to expect that many surrounding our university. to walk alone. Some of those times that come about when the thought farther the parking lot stretches more crimes are happening Students, administrators and happen to be at night.

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