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Wednesday, May 7, 1997 Califunia State University, Chico Volune 38, Issue 14 What does it mean to be a Student pr s for -right to la Dave Hume campus disciplinary hearings. Esteban said. ing lawyers] what are you telling "One of the problems is the Chico grad? StafJWrirer . Esteban said any new policy Greg Bard, one of the stu­ students? That the administration rules are not clear," he said. "It concerning legal counsel would dents in favor of allowing legal doesn't take your academic lends itsel f to interpretation. You Joelle Babula A group of Chico State stu­ only apply if the charge against the counsel, said a change in policy ·career seriously." (see) it differently from where Managing Editor dents is pressuring University student constituted a felony. is long overdue. Esteban, who doesn't expect to you sil." President Manuel Esteban to "If [students) can come up "These hearings involve the make u decision in the near future, The leaders of the student Playboy, parties, drink specials change school policy and allow with a policy and a definition of destruction of people's academic said he has not yet received an and drug busts. Friendly faces, a laid students legal representation in a felony, I would consider it," careers," he said. "[By not allow- acceptable proposal from the group. See Lawyers, page 2 back crowd, excellent professors and Bidwell Park. Ah yes, what exactly is Chico "'/ells Fargo: State's image? Flip on : over to Dimensions to take Parading The Com unity 'So long a good look at the images this univer­ sity conjures up in Chico IDs' tlle minds of stu­ dents and commu­ Matt Notley nity members News Editor alike. Have a chit-chat with Harlen Adams, or delve into the future of New Chico State University this campus as psychics discuss the students will no longer be able to "energy" surrounding this universi­ usc their identification cards to ty and its image. It's time to re-dis­ board the Wells Fargo stagecoach. cover Chico. Effective this month, the west­ ern bank will not offer its banking Do you like to eat? option with Chico St

eport Continued from ~age 1 TIle Orion attempted to e-mail the Since Monday, when most staff "It's just like a student sending a and faculty members saw the student, but no response has reen Chico Forecast message to a news group that explicit e-mail, the Public Affairs received as of press time. Like 'most many others could react It's cer­ 'Office has received several com­ staff members who said they tainly not that hard to do." plaints, Matthews said. The depart­ received the message, Matthews and But Ringel said this is not some­ ments investigating and the Public Ringel said they deleted it immedi­ thing the university anticipated Affairs Office have not yet ately. Ringel, also, did not actually . ! with the use of e-mail access. released the identity of the e-mail see the enclosed photo, he said "It's not a security loophole. account's owner, she said. "I just can't imagine someone Thursday Friday Sunday Monday Tuesday It's just that it was never decided "We're obliged to maintain the sending an e-mail' that wouid Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny that there was a need to put secu­ privacy of all students. This is no inflame the faculty and staff. this High 89, Low 54 High 92, Low 56 High 88, Low 55 High 86, Low 55 High 78, Low 49 rity on it." exception. " way. It's very unusual." . lawyers: Esteban might consider felonies

Continued from page 1 'The procedures that are set up for campus dis- . 7/4.7>" .... . ~{(',;~ ~61~ f.~ ii.~r~{(~r[~!~l!l:)a! Ifince ciplinary hearings are not technical in nature," he. ' . group are Associated Students Government Affairs said. "There is due process afforded to students." ~ Re~.di~g.8()/5 Committee members Gary Renard and Richard They get notice' of the hearing, and the charges. ' oChico 80/ Elsom. The current policy does not allow lawyers to They can be advised by an attorney in preparing be present in the hearings, which can end in the stu­ their case. They have access to the evidence before , dent being suspended or expelled for infractions of the hearing." Chico State rules. Moon also said lawyers at hearings would dis- , Elsom said he believes Esteban tract from the issue at hand. is truly considering the group's "The discipline process is FranCisco 67/49· proposal, but he thinks any attempt "Cost is not a meant to educate students, and , by the administration to expel, sus­ have them take responsibility pend or evict a student is serious factor when it for what they have done." , enough to warrant legal represen­ comes to the In campus disciplinary hear:­ tation. ing, the university uses a local "If you get evicted, the univer­ pursuit ofjustic~" attorney, who will hear the facts sity keeps your money," he said. and testimony from both sides. 'That is a pretty serious impact. The attorney then determines if , Greg Bard Felonies are not the only serious President of Chico the charge against the student is things that go on campus." Cannabis Coalition valid. If the student is found . Elsom accused the administra­ "guilty," the attorney makes a tion of violating student's due recommendation to the admin­ process by not allowing them legal istration as to what the punish~ counsel, and said students aren't getting the same ment should be. rights that teachers and administrators get. Moon and Esteban both expressed con~· "You can't mess with anybody on campus except cerns that bringing lawyers into the hearings ' for students," he said. "Teachers and administrators would raise costs for both the students and' have legal options. The university wants to keep (dis­ administrations, but Bard said money should::':, ciplinary hearings) simple, but it is so important for n't be a concern. the student involved. You have students accused, tried "Cost is not a factor when it comes to the pur-,' , and convicted by the University." suit of justice" he said. Jim Moon, the associate vice president of student Elsom, who elected to return to the A.S. in Chico Rainfall affairs, disagrees with Elsom. Moon, who is one of the last elections, said he won't be satisfied Esteban's top advisors, said students are afforded due with change at just Chico State. He said he . Previous Week: 0.11" Season Total: 25.94" process and have the opportunity to get legal advice will try to get all the campuses in the system' . ~t~l're the heanngs. to allow lawyers to represent students at hear- I I

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I I Chico State Shorts ~ ,. Iterns 'Getaway' with real world \. Winners announced for Celebration of People Parade Best Vehicles: First place went 0 Mi Ranchito Meat market, Top Niche Marieking Second place went to Chico Fire Department and Third place went to the Sheriff's Department. ,interns take on local Best novelty/miscellaneous: First place went to the Chico Shrine Mini Cars. Second place was a tie between the Teen Liberty car deal~rship event Volunteers and Ed McLaughlin for City Council. Third place was a tie between the Chico Jr. Panthers and CAVE. /. ~Joshua GoldsteIn ~ Best Units in Motion: First place went to Bidwell Junior High, 1 ''staff Writer ',1'1, Second place went to Samba da Luz ,Uld Third place went to the North Valley Twirlers. I 1Wenty-three Chico State Best Floats: First place went to Tau Gamma Theta, Second i : 'University students accepted the place went (0 Haley's Martial Arts and Third place went to the i "challenge of a marketing project, Sons of Norway. I "and fonned the company Top Niche Marketing to promote local Psychology Department Undergraduate Honors Colloquium GM dealer Miller Buick. On Wednesday, the 12 students in the Psychology Honors In part of a learning experience, Program will present the results of their year-long research projCCL<; General Motors combines the to the campus community. The presentations are from 2 to 5 p.m, benefits of learning through both in Kendall 207 and 209. with a reception immediately following, education and business, and hosts If you would like a copy of the program, detailing authors, titles marketing field projects with local and presentation times, e-mail Margaret Bierly or call 898-5377. auto dealers at colleges nation­ wide while students receive uni­ Mother's Day Flowers versity units. The Janet Levy Center wishes [Q remind the campus communi­ The Chico State students ty we $20 pledges are still being accepted, for floral bouquets to be involved with the marketing delivered to "mothers" in nursing homes. . endeavor are responsible for doing Why not follow the example of the Panhellenic Council, market promotion and research for Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi and many cam­ their client. Bergren Rameson/The Onon pus individuals, and send your $20 pledge to Janet Levy Center, . As part of their major project A Top Niche Marketing Intern, Ken Barnes shows an Interested onlooker on to maneuver through the Bldg. D, First and Ivy Streets, Chico 95929. or just ZIP 792- this semester, Top Niche hosted a 'Getaway' course. The next stop for the onlooker Is a replica of San Francisco. lWo others locations Attention: Flowers. If you have any questions, call Tatiana or day-long event in the parking lot were presented: Lake Tahoe and Florida. Barbara at ext. 5923. of the Chico Mall Saturday. TIle cOlnmunity participated in con­ every hour as people of all ages techniques within the agency. is invaluable for students. He Po6ce advisory board meets on campus tests and games to both view strolled through the event looking McLaughlin said the reality of said such aspects, as keeping Do you have questions, comments or complaint') about police Buick cars and the chance to win a at the eight Buick cars on display. representing an actual business within their tight budget, calls for activities in Chico? The Police Advisory Board will meet in BMU vacation to Lake"'Tahoe. Kirsten over class­ organization and team work con­ 108 at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The Police Advisory Board is civilian The event, which was promot­ McLaughlin, room exercises stantly. oversight of the City of Chico's police force. edby TV, radio and direct mailers, who handles "This is a different adds a huge Chapman said an end-of-the­ was put together completely by public relations benefit to stu­ semester research report will be Campus Wellness Center events the student-run company. and advertising approach to learn­ dents once they presented to Miller Buick to dis­ On Monday, May 5 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Temp Building B5 Dana Miller, owner of Miller for Top Niche ing and what we do graduate. cuss their marketing efforts. Brenda Tolbert will be discussing "Managing Time and Stress Buick, said he has enjoyed students Marketing, said "This is a "We want to be able to show During Finals". working with him in promoting his the Saturday applies to the real different our client that we did something On Thursday, May 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Glenn 212 Tai Chi dealership this semester. He said event was approach to for their business," Chapman said. Master Henry Look will be giving a workshop on Tai Chi. having a fun event that involves the among the end world." learning and He said the students are not Questions or comments can be answered by calling 898-4697 or community puts yet another touch of its semester­ Kirsten McLaughlin what we do involved with selling cars, rather by stopping by Meriarn Library room 141. to the marketing endeavor that each long research Top Niche Marketing intern applies to the promoting the dealership and student 'has dedicated themselves and marketing real world," increasing their client's marketing CADEC Internships to since January. , efforts. She said McLaughlin strategies. The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center currently has While this is still a new type of each team said. McLaughlin said over 130 peo­ applications available for Fall 1997 Peer Educators. For further internship for Chico State students, member has a specific job within On Campus, Ken Chapman, ple came to participate with the details or an application stop by University Center room 108 or call Miller said he would be interested the agency to maintain. They held the faculty adviser for Top Niche event Saturday, which was co­ 898-6450. Intern applications deadline is Friday May 9 at 4 p.m, in being involved again next year. weekly meetings to discuss Marketing, said this new type of sponsored by the American All majors are welcome to apply. Raffle prizes. were announced improvement goals and marketing outside of the classroom learning Cancer Society. . I

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Ii , j ) ,."" / CSU Briefs San Jose Sorority faces hazing complaint i A pledge of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority was subjected to unrea­ Friday, May 2 ing reported on the 600 block of 1:37 a.m~ Fight reported on tomers are trying to talk them , , sonable demands and physical abuse during pledging activities, said - West First Street. "Reporting the 600 block of Rancheria out of driving." University Police at San Jose State University. 9:25 p.m. Strong arm rob- 'party reporting suspects fol­ Drive. "Three to four subjects 4:25 p.m. Accident reported TIle victim, whose identity is being withheld by police, said pledges bery reported on the 100 block lowed her and her friends from physically fighting. Several on the 300 block of West First were required to wear only black and stand at attention in a line in front of of West Second Street. a party, caught up to them.at others watching party, possibly Avenue. ''Little girl hit by car sorority members at every pledge meeting. If a pledge made any kind of "Reported that some juve­ First and Warner and damaged bottles involved." that didn't stop. Girl is sitting facial expression, police said, she would be punished. TIle victim told offi­ niles had item taken from the vehicle." 1:45 a.m. Disturbing the up and crying. Consclous." cers that if she smiled while standing at attention, a sorority member would them by ~ gentleman. Subject 12:29 a.m. Firearm in public peace reported on the 400 block 7: 10 p.m. Custody dispute on give her a "face wipe": a slap in the face, for not following directions, asked for a reported on the of Ivy Street. "A party getting the 800 block of Flume Street. The victim also told officers she was not the only abused pledge. quarter. 700 block of over, there are approximately ''Grandmother called to say However, police said when they contacted the other pledges, all refused Tbeydidnot ."In the drive­ West Eleventh 40 subjects about to fight. No her granddaughter asked her to cooperate with the investigation. give it to Street. weapons." to call the police. Officers said the victim is pressing charges against the sorority them, he in through, subject "Reporting 2:01 p.m. Firearm in public Granddaughter is mad members involved, despite allegedly receiving threats of injury if the tum took got out of his car party report­ reported on the 500 block of because her dad wanted to sorority is affected. their sun­ ing that he , Broadway Street. "In the drive­ take her to Redding and that, gIasses." and started went out to through, subject got out of his he would not take her to the .. Students found with stolen goods 11:38 p.m. assaulting the break up some car and started assaulting the Cozy Diner." Three San Jose State students, two of whom live in' a campus resi­ Disturbing parties and vehicle parked in front of him." dence hall, were arrested April 16 on charges of trespassing and posses­ the peace vehicle parked in someone point­ 12:58 p.m. Recovered bike sion of stolen Pacific Bell property. reported on ed a gun at reported on the 900 block of Salem Sunday, May 4 The suspects were apprehended after a security guard spotted three the 1400 front of him." him. Someone Street. ''Reporting party report­ 1:02 a.m. Suspicious circum- .. men acting "suspiciously" in a Pacific Bell parking 10L San Jose police block of asked the sub- ing her bike was stolen a while stances reported on the 100 report the men recovered stolen documents and equipment belonging to Salem Street. .ject why he ago and sub- block of the phone company from the suspects' donn rooms. 1\vo of the suspects, "Reporting party believes was pointing the gun at the apart­ ject just rode Main Street. Demitrius Antonio Bell, 19, and Peter Allan Sandwall, 18, currently live there is a batterer outside the ment manager, the subject said by on it. "Little girl hit by "Reporting in Allen Hall. The third suspect is Eric Paul Wright, 21. location. Subject' is yelling be didn't give a f.-." Reporting party says., Police said tJ1e men have been targeting commercial locations, prac­ girlfriend's name." 12:36 a.m. Suspicious circum­ party has car that didn'l a guy came' ticing what is called "bin diving," or rummaging through garbage dump­ 11:50 p.m. Petty theft stances reported on the 300 block stopped him to her to sters to recover personal information that could be used to commit fraud. reported on the 11 00 block of of Nord Avenue. "Reporting and they are stop. Girl is tell her Police said this type of theft is on the rise, especially in the San Jose area. West Second S tieet. party reporting seeing a patrol out in the front that her sitting up I I "Reporting party had ,bis cal' in the area and then a sub­ yard. Officer grand­ wallet stolen. He left for five ject running toward the creek checked serial and crying. daughter San Diego minutes and pack was gone from Nord. No crime occurred." number: was at a when he returned." . 12:51 a.m. Shots heard reported Wrong bike." Conscious. " business. Bookstore thieves caugbt with texts in their pants 11 :50 p.m. Disturbing the on the 1200 block of West Fourth 2:19 p.m. While on 1\vo men working together to steal textbooks from San Diego State peace reported on the 1100 Avenue. "Five to seven shots Assault and phone, University's Aztec Shops were arrested April 23 on suspicion of burglary. block of Nord Avenue. heard consecutively, soUnded battery reported grand­ The men, Jerry Bradley, 19, and Temell Wickware, 20, both of San ''Female in the parking lot like fireworks." on the 600 daughter Diego but not students, were arrested as they exited the Campus Store screaming at a female in an 1:02 a.m. Suspicious subject block of Rancheria Drive. came home fine." after trying to hide six textbooks in their pantS. The books were valued unknown apartment. reported on the 200 block of "Subjects called reporting 1: 12 a.m. Suspicious cir­ at about $400 total. Parking lot female threw a' Cherry StreeL "A female at the party and said they had been cumstances reported on the An Aztec Shops' loss prevention agent told University Police he saw bottle and it bit his car." ~ridge is yelling for police. drinking and needed a ride. 1000 block of West First the men put the books in the waistbands of their clothing, then walk past 11 :54 p.m. Domestic dispute, ,t\pparently a couple subjects Reporting party went to pick Street. "Reporting party an unmanned register and toward an exit, where another agent was wait­ reported on the 800 block' of .pepper-sprayed each other." them up and when she arrived reporting a reckless vehicle , ing for them. Nord Avenue. "The female 1:02 a.m. Mentally ill person they grabbed her out of her going through the parking Bradley then allegedly re-entered the bookstore and put four of tlle six was'trying to leave with her ,reported on the 800 block of vehicle. 1Wo held her while the lot of the business and : ; textbooks under a clothing display. Bradley and Wickware then exited baby and the rrmle was trying .Rio Chi~o Way~ "Reporting other punched her." spinning out." the store, where they were confronted by University Police. Wickware to stop her." party reporting a female sub­ 3:36 p.m. Drunk driving report­ 2:03 a.m. Dr~g cultiva­ still had two textbooks in his pants. ject yelling and creating a dis- ed on the 400 block of Walnut tion reported on the 11 00 University Police found another stolen textbook in the car the two Saturday, May 3 . turbance. Subject was follow­ Street. "Two males are getting block of West Sacramento were driving. ing two .females who may ready to drive away and they're Avenue. "Marijuana found The men were arrested on suspicion of burglary and booked into 12:17 a.m. Vehicle tamper- , have maced her." both very intoxicated. Other cns- in common area." county jail. Aztec Shops is seeking $250 in civil demands from both.

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,,;.1 ;" I 111e Orton May 7, 1997 5 Quake: Chico feels little effect Continued from page 1 said, the same buildings would have to be 25 Bow Wow Baby The damage of a fault-caused quake depends percent stronger in a city like San Francisco, on soil conditions and whether buildings are built where faults are much more common. While to code, Rodrigue said. Brick buildings, especial­ the San Andreas Fault does reach as far north ly, tend to come down in a heap. as Chico, it stretches along Laxson, Kendall and Trinity the ocean. Halls are Chico State's oldest "We'rejust in a "We're just in a pocket of buildings, said Russell Mills, California where there are few professor of civil engineering. pocket of faults," Mills said. Their heavy roofs, tile and brick California The last major earthquake in walls tend to fare poorly in an the area was of 5.9 magnitude earthquake because they can be where there in 1975, Mills said. And that brittle under stress. quake was due to pressure from : But while Langdon Hall's are few faults_" Lake Orovi11I~, not a fault line. walls look like brick, they are Russell Mills "It's one I)f the few proven actually reinforced concrete in Professor of civil engineerin instances where an earthquake disguise, Mills said. was actually caused by a lake." . "The brick looks nice. It's the A few chimneys were pulled concrete that does the work." loose then, but Mills said what­ , I, Likewise, 0 'Connell Hall's brick walls are ever the cause, Chicoans shouldn't worry when simply thin brick tiles tacked over the building's the ground trembles now. real wall and added for appearance only. "I tend not to get excited about a 2.9 earth­ But even with earthquake precautions, Mills quake. There's just so little effect." Wells Fargo: Ends ID Banking option Continued from page 1 But soon, Lawton said, it's pos­ Most were inticed by the free fitted because of [Wells Fargo's] sible the cards could be used to St.tVices and convenience, Lawton part," Lawton said. make purchases at the A.S. book­ said. Chico State student Mike The' current Chico State IDs store and get testing, grade or Tuton, whose had the dual with the magnetic strips are financial aid information. ID/ATM card since the beginning referred to as platform cards, able "We are already three years of the school year, agreed. to hold personal information and "I signed up because of the free give access to campus services. "We are already checking and because two cards in Some universities across the one sounded cool," Tuton said. nation have similar cards. Scools three years ahead Although Chico State student like Duke and Harvard call them Scott Burkhardt signed up three One-Card, Lawton said. A simi­ of most schools years ago for the dual card, he said lar .One-Card program is being because of Wells a negative experience with the set up by the California State bank caused him to leave. University system. With the Fargo." "It was convenient to check Wells fargo partnership Chico books out and get money out at State already had the equipment JanaLawton the same time," Burkhardt said. Administrative operations analyst necessary and went along with for University Services "But I switched to Bank of the program, Lawton said. America because Fargo was Presently the Chico State ID uncooperative ... cards can be used to obtain e-mail ahead of most schools because of And Lawton said the university accounts, access campus build­ Wells Fargo," Lawton said. hasn't ruled out the possibility of Trevor Deily/The Orion ings, purchase food at A.S. Food Wells Fargo signed a three­ forming a new partnership with Bidwell Park played host to Saturday's Bidwell Bow Wow, a day of fun for dogs and humans alike Service locations, purchase tick­ year agreement with Chico another bank. with the K·9 Kamival including raffles, booths, contests for dogs, an obstacle course and kiddie ets at University Public Events, State in 1994. Since that time "I suppose anything is possi­ coloring contests. Here uLoki" is seen checking out the smaller "Maggie." Maggie also went on check out books at Meriam about 4,800 students. staff and ble," Lawton said. "But in order to to win second place in the tricks contest. Maggie jumped up and caught a frisbee from her owner Library, and for current holders, faculty received the dual get a bank to support us, they Luanne Parks, whom also won First place in the 5k human race. used as an ATM card. ATMIID cards, said Lawton. would want that exclusive access." ""-:--":- .... ::~t:·;.·

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PULSE QUESTION: • • '4.Where are you headed?" o Inion May 7, :1997 6 fdftorim------~------~ Community/campus involve­ ment good for all involved ,1 .• ', c ~. It was encouraging last whether or not an existing ·'weekend to see so many events image problem is prompting where students and the commu­ campus administrators to . ,;',. nity were coming together to address it in some way. But the make Chico a more livable activities oflast weekend send a . ,place. The Hangtime 3-on-3 message that students are taking basketball tournament (done it upon themselves to work on both with the help and to help that. the athletic department at Chico Perhaps paying more atten­ State University), the tion to what the campus brings Celebration of People Parade to the town in a positive light (sponsored by Associated would help tum around Chico Students), and the MillerlBuick State's image. Perhaps taking a Classic Car Show at the mall look at what Chico State does I approached my nlne-Y88M»ld neig~ :'.'. (partially sponsored by the that is good would convince him a cookie, but Glad that It wall-. , ,; Marketing Association) had people that students deserve a my offering. I asked him If he had read .: what Chico could definitely use voice in what goes on in Chico a little more of. That is, student as well. And perhaps businesses groups taking an active role in in the community that want to the community and giving the use the student population as a -Ninja TurtleeU and auffc:;.' , university some positive PR resource would do well to 't;..-:I'; rather than negative. explore options in working with Elsewhere in this issue, campus organizations. There's As the sun fades slowly into the horizon, an twiddling hours away to "The Rikki Lake Show,:", .. : '~you'll see a comprehensive look no downside to doing so. Only a A",."7"," new light is cast across the sky. The hum Americans forgetthat the value of non·human.life ...... '.at Chico State's image, and possibility of something better. flicker of television sets from Los Angeles to is as important as human life. And that the ~ast,::

I ine brings the air alive. resources of nature should only be utilized to·ful- " "Days of Our Lives," "The Simpsons," fill the vital needs of humans and ·non·humans"" led Out," "Melrose Place," "ER" and alike. .". 'Effort should be made to elimi­ ends" -all are active players in the culture of While nestling into another episode of "The"" nate all violent campus crimes television·dependentAmericans. Digested with a Dukes of Hazzard," remember what Thoreau said, " -"'lTlil'flnW:RVR dinner and a canned soda, television "It would be worth our while to ask ourselvas; .. Can enough ever be done to ed, ''While Chico is a very safe is now food for thought weekly, is our life innocent enough? Do we liv.e.". promote safety on campus? place, it isn't separate from the "Nothing could be more pleasing than reclin­ inhumanely, toward man or beast, in thought.or,,:. There's probably a few rest of the world." Students t,,-in into my La·z-Boy, with a remote in one hand act? To be serene and successful, we must be at .' Chico State students who would know that. But that doesn't a fork in the other," said Marc Cohen, who one with our universe. The least conscious al'!~ ... say no. One of them was kid­ mean they should live in fear s shopping for television sets at needled injury inflicted on any crea­ napped, robbed and raped on because campus officials are ible Universe. "We have five tele· _.____ _ ture is to its extent a suicide: '" , April 23, while in the "A" park­ unwilling to find ways to make n sets and 38 channels to occupy CJJest CInrnentaq Rather than exploring Circuit CitY' " ing lot on the comer of Warner the university safer. four people that live in my house." Melissa for the latest home theater equipment, Street and West Sacramento Moore did state the adminis­ Fifty·two web sites devote discus­ Mikesell is look for solace in nature. As Walt Avenue. tration is looking at ways to to the latest episode of the "X- a major in Whitman said, "Celebrate yourself, for University officials have improve security allover the ·15 for "Friends," nine for "Married journalism your happiness alone can improve. denied that lighting and call- campus. Good. Along with all with Children," but only one for CNN. your standard of living." . · box availability had much to do the other things that might scare Heather Locklear, from "Melrose," has Devall and Sessions said in their with the assault, but poor light­ people offfrom'attending Chico page for fashion·conscious viewers who book "The Principles of Deep Ecology," "The ide­ ing in lot "A" has been a com­ State, having to worry about to engage in discourse on what shirt ological change is mainly that of appreciating the plaint of students for some time. walking back to their dorm ather was wearing with which pants-and quality of life rather than adhering to an increas­ Additionally, its relative room or apartment late at night good it looked. Another web site keeps a ingly higher standard of living. There will be a pro~ remoteness from campus-- is one that needs to be eliminat­ g cO\.lnt of the number .of. times David found difference between big and great" · where cmnpus police patrols ed. rman was drunk on his show. Take a hike to Bear Hole. Sow some Zinnia · may dissuade many would-be Many Chico State students TV toppled the family. seeds for a summer garden. Find a new restau­ "" criminals--probably makes it come from suburban communi­ Technology toppled nature. rant with a friend. Watch a little league game in one of the least monitored areas ties in the Bay Area or Southern The American Dream is a chicken in every pot, the park. Take your dog for a walk in lower near the university. California. They pay for, and a car in every garage and a television in every Bidwell. Read a book about something that you Vice President for Student deserve, the right to feel as safe room. An American is defined not by who he is, don't understand. Watch the night sky for UFOs.", Affairs Paul Moore lamely stat- here as they do there. ,... ~i~~~i~~:~~~;;a,. but what he oyvns. Explore the intrinsic beauty of the nature rather : 1'.(, W'IH-~-In "Man & Nature," Thoreau said, "My wealth than looking for new ways to take it away. ' in possession rather in enjoyment" Is it Let nature shape politics rather than politics ~ re that gives man strength, not the material shape nature. The open road ahead offers many ~ of the technological age? Has man possibilities, I suggest that we follow the advice ~ Fax: 916.898.4237 otten the intrinsic value of nature in his pur­ of Mary Shelly, "Learn from me, if not by my pre·: Business: 916.898.4237 of science? cepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is :Orion, Editorial: 916.898.5625 With their eyes feasting greedily at re·runs of the acquirement of knowledge, and how much , Col/ege o/Communication E·mail: [email protected] IVI ...... ::I.n ... and "Dragnet," Americans learn to happier that man is who believes his native town ~, California State University, Chico The Orion Online: come consumers. They forget that the flourish­ to be the world, than he who aspires to become ; CA 95926-0600 hllp:/Iorion.csuchico.edu 1 ing of human life has an inherent value. And while greater than his nature will allow."

Managing Editor DlmenGlons Staff Photo Editor Joelle Babula Krls Caputo Peter A. Genlella Becky Hanks Photo Staff Art Director Lydia Cornet Bergren Rameson Brantley Payne Chad Watson Wendy Alexander DimenSions Deslgnor Trevor Deily Business Mana~er 5chneewles Nazaru- Missy Uttrell Mike DeGrego re Dunne Mike Pedley Each week, our staff asks members of the campus community a topical question.: ChriS Martin Sometimes sometimes whimsical the Pulse is a of Chico State: Ed. Doslgr:. Manager EntertaInment Editor Joe O'Hehlr Roseann langlois Assistant Bus. Mail8ger EntertaInment Staff Greg Porterfield "Where are you headed?" Ad Design Manager Glenn Johnson Advertising Staff Marc Croslna Matthew Jordan Phil Hadreas Patrick Mcintosh Matt Isle News Editor Ron Hudson Janice Chan Matt Notley Tim Lewin Fred Spotleson Assistant News Editor Ent. Deslg\'!er Amanda Hafner Kimberly Bolander Glovanna Parolarl Joe Commandatore NowsStaff Mike O'Brien Scott Johnston Calendar Editor Robert Eoff Dave Hume Michael Canton Mike Zapata Josh Goldstein Calendar Designer Brett Gilbert News Designer Joe O'Hehlr Lynn Gee Mike Pimentel Home, after a long, frus­ BMU, to count money. Job training In ' Chief Copy Editor San Franclsco-Halght-Ashbury, babyll OpInion EdItor Courtney Doe On Uno Guys trating day In the com­ Then to soccer practice. Sacramento. It's a cheer­ Ben van der Meer Don Collins co~ Editors puter lab. leader thing, actually. ColumnIsts Car os Monarrez Nate Denlg Michael Pucci Michelle Scacutto Becki Parker Katie Davis & Allison Warner Matthew Jordan DIstribution Manager Amy Tal/con KaraMaupin Grayson Harmon Jeff 0111 Graphic Arts Business Liberal Studies Freshmen OpInion Designer Jennifer Lodge Joshua Rege DIstribution Senior Junior Freshman Speech Patlwlogy and Communications Bonnie Cox Taml Prothero Richard Dal Porto Sports Editor Chad Stratton , Bridget Bowers Dawn Rowland Don Ramsey · 'srerts Staff S eve Estrada AdDes~on Classlftod RoCi The Orlo.n encourages letters to the editor and commentary pieces from students, faculty, administration and staff. '. Ben van der Meer Kathy Inn Amanda Ha er Victor Ryan Laney Silverman • Letters and commentaries can be delivered to The Orion, Plumas Hall 001. Deadline is Friday at 5:00p.m. Paul Welnrauch Rob Kerstlens Halftones a Color Sops • Letters to the editor should be limited to 250-350 words, must include writer's name and phone number (for verification), and are subject to con:- Jenn Gemma Erika Ruthnlck S~rts Deslgnor densation. Please include your year in school and major. . C aim Blomquist Justin Page Joe Ponce Nlel Krlvoskl • Commentaries should be limited to 500-700 words and are subject to editing for length and clarity. Please include your phone number. -. • The Orion will not publish anonymous letters. letters which are adressed to a third party or letters which are in poor taste. Dimensions Editor AdvlHr Jen Thornton Dave Waddell The opimons expressed by Orion columnists ~o not neccessarily reflect those 0/ the OrlolJ or its staff.

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.. letters to the Editor------, not know when to say when. does not only occur in the Greek Why not be a caring newspaper for ternities work. Maybe you should ies or environmental reports. 'Student's death The recent accident of Ryan system. It would be so nice if we once? Would it be too difficult to look into it next time. I did not join Unfortunately, 70 percent of the Affleck should also serve as a could sit back and say that drugs say, "We are upset at the loss of a fraternity to get drunk; I could do landslides and forest fires that ':s'hould be mes .. warning to all of Chico, not simply and alcohol are only a problem in Justin Sommers. Here is what we that just as well on my own, thank occur in the California coastal the Greek system. If anyone of the Greek system. The problem is know about GHB and how you (as you. As to the civil rights objec­ region are the direct result of ~sage for all you ever spend the night in the bigger than that. Don't limit its readers) can avoid it." You have tion, we choose to pledge a frater­ shoddy logging practice. .,. . Dear Editor. Enloe emergency room on a week­ existence. We all need to take said recently that you want stu­ nity, we are not forced to be there. Residents and government I am writing in regard to the end, I am sure you would see sev­ heed. Yes, the fraternities need to dents' opinions; many students If members Object to the policy, officials may make "recom­ series of articles written about eral cases of alcohol poisoning and deal "head on" with substance whom I have talked to have they can pledge elsewhere. mendations" to the COF, but the . the recent death of Justin alcohol-abuse related injuries. I abuse problems, but so does the expressed concern about the way Laura Kroger did not begin to COF is under no obligation to Sommers, and in particular, the , also am sure that some of these rest of our campus. Many organi­ that you have covered this story in describe the deteri- incorporate commentary by Joelle Babula, patients would be non-Greek. zations DO deal with these prob­ particular. I hope that in the future oration of The them into the managing editor of The Orion. Alcohol abuse..is~~Egrnmon prob­ lems. Shauna Quinn of CADEC you will have some empathy and Orion in recent "There are no THP and. in These articles all bother me for lem among college students at any was quoted as saying that fraterni­ concern for your fellow class­ semesters. As a fact, routinely several reasons. They all isolate campus, not simply among the ties oUght to have alcohol aware­ mates. manager of The requirements ignores erosion the Greek system as the arena Greek college students. 'Thinking ness planning in their pledge peri­ Megan Donnelly Orion who pre­ for geological hazards, poten­ for alcohol and drug abuse, but back, I know more people who ods. The organization I am affiliat- dates her employ­ tial watershed the real problem is one that went to Enloe for alcohol poison­ ed with has programming for the O· 'd . ment, I can tell you surveys, traffic damage and affects all of Chico, not just the ing when I lived in the dorms than entire chapter on all sorts of sub- non s eteno- that The Orion is property dam­ .' -Greek system. in my last three years combined. jects, including substance abuse, ratiO on make .c - merely a shell of impact studies" age which will And lastly, the tragic loss of physical and mental abuse, rape, ~ I what it used to be, occur due to ::""" The death of Chance or Elise Moss Woodruff last year was tragic Justin Sommers has been reported women's health, smoking and a mer staU'er sad and now only Concerned activist logging. The and horrifying. with inaccuracies numberofotherhrunrlUlorhurtftll 111 stands on the CDF has an The fact that he and accusations, habits. Dear Editor, shoulders of those economic was a fraternity "1 personally rather than the When I first arrived in Chico, I Like so many other cases in life, who have worked hard to make the interest to promote timber har­ member had feeling of loss and leamed about CADEC, but never your anger at fraternities is only a paper a national symbol of excel­ vest and approve as many lHPs absolutely spent the days grief a university went to any of their events. I don't demonstration of your ignorance. lence. It is unfortunate that the cur­ as possible. - nothing to do prior to my 21 st nevvspaper should remember Chico State even ta1k- When I read Column One, I felt rent staff is working so hard to dis­ Neighbors for Responsible ", with his death. have portrayed. I ing about alcohol abuse in its "get- like a little boy receiving a harsh man tle that. Logging (NRL) in Santa Cruz . The problem in fear of what am appalled that ting connected" orientation pro- scolding from my Cub Scout Den Grow up. It is in your ovvn best County is working to place an . that needs to be even the least gram. My point here is we need to Mother. I fail to see the intellectual interest. initiative on the November 1998 ':, examined in would happen" biased article, the educate every single student, not value of your adolescent tantrum. James O. Knowlton California ballot that would , this case is the Megan Donnell] one written by solely the Greek system. These And if you are concerned about Communication amend the Forest Protection Act ":Tight of passage Chico State student Rick Randolph, accidents should disturb everyone reputations taking a beating, look to require county approval of of 21st birth­ didn't even get and serve as a wake-up call to at your own talentless paper. any TIIP that is located in their days. I don't Sommers' age cor­ every member of As for your edi- Trees under jurisdiction. This would allow know a single person, Greek or rect. Sommers was not 21. The our campus. "I d·d .. torial "Ban on public input into a process which non-Greek, who did not con­ first sentence of the article tells me As a university I notJOIn drinking at frater- attack by log- certainly is of grave concern to sume an inordinate amount of that someone has not been doing paper, as well as a a firaternity to nity houses 'vio- local residents. alcohol on this birthday. In fact, their research. The articles all have part of the media, lates civil rights, II &~~§to~?terests We are interested in recruit- " we glorify this birthday. I per­ a slant against the Greek system you have some get drunk. I this is equally asi- ing groups and individuals to I sonally spent the days before instead of a slam against drugs. idea about the coul'..:I do that nine. I am a Sigma Currently, California State Law help in gathering signatures for ' my 21 st in.fear of what was Why not do an article on the GHB, impact of what U Nu, and I can tell allows any private landowner to this initiative. We need to colM ~ ..... going to happen to me. The its recent history, what is causing it you print to the on my own" you that I am harvest timber on their property lect 500,000 signatures by June :, message that we should have , to be the fastest growing drug on students on cam- happy that we will without having to get approvals 70, 1998. We ask that anyone.) received by Chancels death is the club scene, and why it's bad? pus. Many people James G. Knowlton no longer take the from the local county. All the whci is mterested iIi volunteer-T';~ that we have been putting too It frustrates me greatly that are hurting over Communication risk of being sued owner needs to do is file a TImber ing contact us at our website ,,; ~ much emDhasis. as society Ipld another editorial reads. ''Recent this incident, and by someone like Harvest Plan (THP) with the www.dasb.fhda.edu\forest\ or as college students, on IIgetting death should serve as wake-up call instead of reflecting a sad sense of yourself who chooses to blame a California Department of Forestry write NRL at 21884 Bear Creek blitzed" for your 21st. We also to Greek system. II This death the loss of a classmate, The Orion higher authority for all their bad (COP) and 35 days later, he can Road, Los Gatos, Calif. 95030, need to learn to stay with our . should serve as a wake-up call to accuses the ('..reek system. of this decisions. commence cutting down trees. or telephone (408).23179863. friends and not abandon them THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. tragedy and the other alcohol- This idea is called risk manage­ There are no requirements for geo­ Elise Moss on those, nights when they did Recreational drug and alcohol use related incidents in the last year. menL Like it or not, it is how fra- logical surveys, traffic impact stud- Neighbors for Responsible

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Fun weekends leads to low , " energy weeks Track ready for championships i I Steve Estrada i These last few days have been I so great I haven't wanted to come Staff Writer I i, back to school. It has nothing to The Chico State University " _ do with the great track and field team used last weather. It has weekend's Chico Invitational to Extra Innings nothing to do warm up for the Bridget Bowers with the fact that Northern is the Sports the end is near. California Athletic Editor What has Conference cham------been the problem pionships this is there are so many great sporting weekend at events going on that I can hardly ~ Stanislaus State sit in class and think intellectual University. thoughts. ''The Chico Invitational went O.K., so intellectual thoughts well. although the sprinters faced a didn't come so easy before either, south wind that made for longer but hey, sports are everything! times." Gary Towne, assistant Just think about this. Butte coach, said. College won the Golden Valley The meet prepared the athletes , Conference title in baseball, going to conference finals. Long Chico State clinched its second distance runners saved themselves straight Northern California and either sat out or participated in >."f f ~...,...;-"';",i..., ~ ." ~, .... ~ - Athletic Conference title and the shorter runs. The athletes that did Heat are finally here. compete sharpened their skills for :r :..,••. ~ Y'~ , • What better life can there be next weekend. than having bac;eball on every­ Four Chico State athletes won where you look and none of it their events at the Chico having to be on television. This Invitational. Michaella weekend is killing me now and Henderson won the women's high it's only the middle of the week. jump with a leap of 5-03.25 feet. The Wlldcats finish up their Stephanie Duntsch jumped 17- regular season at home against 07.0 feet to win the women's long San Francisco State, Butte will jump. host a first-round playoff game Gary Schuler tied for first in the and the best of the best is men's high jump. He jumped 6- Sunday's game featuring the 10.25 feet. Kevin Girt won the and the Wlldcats. 3,OOO-meter steeplechase with a What it all boils down to is that time of 9:47.09. Noah Marcus, with so much ball on the horizon, who is second in qualifying times my eyes aren't watching the road for the conference finals, did not _. '. Wendy Alexander/ The orton in front of me and that always Athletes partic!pate in the steeplechase during the Chico Invitational Saturday. Noah Marcus is expected to do wellin the steeple­ means trouble. see Track page :1.:1. chase at the championships this weekend. The Wildcats next meet will be the NeAC Championships held in Turlock. Papers have little meaning. Tests become little more than hin­ drances to my good tinle and finals seem so close and yet so far. Wildcats jump ·to second in national poll I think I'm suffering from Bridget Bowers spring fever or maybe it's base­ college baseball rankings. reward for the time we've put in," San Francisco State University, the The game will start at 5:05 p.m. ball-itis. Whatever it is, I have it Sports Editor With the no.2 ranking, the Meggs,said. 'There is a lot of rep­ 'Cats fmal regular season oppo­ and no pre-game tickets wiII be and I have it bad. The brass ring is within the Wildcats are in good shape to host utation that goes into the rankings nent. sold. Admission is $5 for adults Just in case you might be suf­ grasp of the Chico State University the Western Regional tournament and Tampa has been up there year "We expect to finish strong. and $2 for children under 12. The fering from this sanle disease here baseball team. that will be played May 15-18. after year and we are relatively We're a little tired like everyone is gate will open two hours before are some of the waming signs. The Wildcats The official announcement for new to that level." at this point in the season, but tIle game time. • Classes are of no interest to ',' have clinched the the regional teams and sitG will be Last season, the Wildcats made fact tIlat this weekend isn't do-or­ The Wildcatc; are also making - you. Northern early next week. it to the final game of the regional die will give us a chance to catch waves in the record books. : • ESPN!s sports center is on 24 California Athletic Head coach Lindsay Meggs tournament before losing to the our breath," Meggs said. Currently 43-9, Chico State has - hours a day. unless there is a Conference title said the team is not disappointed University of Southern Colorado, Chico State wiII also face the tied the record for most wins in a : game on and then you are watch­ with a four-game with their second place ranking 7-6. ' Chico Heat Sunday in an exhibi­ season set last year and the team : ing that instead, even if you don't ~ sweep of Hayward despite having the best record of Chico State has one last moun­ tion game with the gate profit to go has the highest batting average of , like either of the teams that are State University and have moved any other team in the top 25. tain to cross before reaching the to the Wildcats for the baseball playing. into second place in the Division II "We're excited and it's a great promise land. That mountain is scholarship fund. see Baseball page :1.0 • You have read the sports sec­ tions so many times that you have them memorized. • You plan your day around Heat will play the 'Cats Sunday sporting events and are, taping Basketball takes over the _ anything you can't be home to Ben van der Meer ; watch. You are also taping the downtown with 3-on-3 action were playing the no. i Division II school in the coun­ : sports casts for all local and Senior Writer try," said Heat public relations director Roy Miller. : :national news to make certain you Heater, Willie the Wildcat Willie, Heater. You may "We'd like to start off right, though, and get this : 'aren't missing anything. want to get better acquainted-you'll be sharing a sta­ whole team off to a great beginning." Some of the more physical dium from now on. Miller down played the possibility of a friendly : :signs are: To help introduce tIle new minor league team, the rivalry between the two teams, noting that quite a few _ • You look at yourself in the Chico Heat, to fans, Chico State University's baseball Heat players once played for Chico State. : 'mirror and find you resemble a team will take on their fieldmates Sunday. "Manager has nothing but high , 'raccoon. Proposed as a joint idea by both the Chico State regard for the Chico State baseball program, and , • You are tanned only on one athletic department and the Heat, all net proceeds Wildcat Coach Lindsay Meggs hopes that the Heat : :side of your body. For some rea­ from the game will go into a scholarship fund for the will increase interest in baseball in Chico as well as - 'son all baseball fields are set up Wildcats. Starting next season, all Chico State teams help future recruiting," Miller said. : so that you can only tan, or burn will play in a scholarship athletic league, the Meggs echoed those statements, noting while tIle : whichever the case may be, on California Collegiate Athletic Association. Heat may take away some fan interest, they have been 'one side. The game is an exhibition, but both teams would a positive for the Wildcats so far. • Your lips are chapped from like to take a win-and bragging rights-for the first "With the new stadium, and just increased interest -too many sunflower seeds, and season. in Chico baseball in general, we feel the positives : you have a craving for water, but "I would say the Heat's got a better chance just : you haven't been lost in a desert. because of the talent level, but you've to remember see Heat page :1.0 • You can't have normal con- , versations any longer. All your speech has turned into baseball metaphors and you greet your ~'i.clC: ell t OS in Motion __ , __ ... friends with "Hey thata baby! . " . ' . . Bring 'em around! Bring 'em • • I • home! Have an at bat here, now - , kid!" These are all the early warning Track at NCAC Championships, signs and most of the problems Turlock. 9 a.m. are easily solved with one simple Baseba1J at home vs. San Francisco State step. Stop watching baseball. University. 6 p.m. However. since I am aware a non-baseball diet is not an option, you are simply forced to suffer Track at NCAC Championships, Turlock, 9 a.m. through until the end of the base­ Baseball at home vs. San Francisco State, doublehead­ ball season. er, noon. I'll see you around, expect dur- ' Baseball at Hayward State, doubleheader. noon. ing sports center or the Giants The 3-on-3 basketball tollrnament Saturday in downtown Track at home at Chico Invitational. 11 a.m. game or when Chico State is play­ Chico attracted kids of all ages for some community fun. Baseball at Hayward State, 1 p.m. ing or well, you get the picture.

'j \.' I, • ( '- Baseball: Team faces final series continued from page 9 any Wildcat team at .345. :.. ~-:: ·Rooks 3 .. 1 .~. . 'Bridget Bowers the half ended with the score 2-0. Other records that have fallen in "'Sports Editor In the second half, Scorpion the face of the Wlldcat onslaught The Chico Rooks came out of forward Antonio Sutton scored which includes most runs scored, this weekend's two game series in the 60th minute, but the Rooks 473, most triples, 20, and most with a split after winning the first retaliated in the 76th minute strikeouts by the pitching staff, .game against the Sacramento when Thekoronoye scored after 300. , ... Scorpions 3-1 and then lost to getting a pass from Silvas. Individually, the 'Cats are leav­ ,.,' the San Francisco Seal 4-0. The Rooks then lost their first ing their marks as well. Steve ... Ezenwa Thekoronoye gave game of the season to the Seals Gotowala has broken the school '.' the Rooks the early lead during with a 4-0 loss on the road. RBI record with 77 this season, the the 18th minute with an assist During the 24th minute, a previous record set last year was , . ' from Thomas Silvas. Seals forward got in a one-on­ 65. He also has 21 doubles which Silvas slipped through the one situation with Martini, who resets the previous mark that was ". 'defenders on the right side of charged out of the goal to make a 19 and he holds the title for most . the field and passed the ball to save but clipped a Seal forward. home runs with 16. , the far post where Thekoronoye The penalty was awarded On the pitching staff, John headed the ball into the net from and Ken Foland converted for Soldate broke the school record for , ",12 yards out. the Seals and then five minutes the number of saves in a: season The Rooks continued the later Thekoronoye was ejected with 12 which is also good enough , . 'assault in the 23rd minute when for a dangerous tackle and to put on the top of the list for . Felipe Temero took the ball forced the Rooks to play a man saves with the NCAC. ChrIs MartInI T1Ie;O~ ". inside the I8-yard box and held down for the next 60 minutes. Against Hayward State, the Undsay Meggs talks to his team during practice Thursday before the Wildcats travelled to HSU •. :: "off Scorpion defenders. Ternero During the second half, the Wlldcats showed no signs of let­ '. :then passed the ball to Silvas Rooks attempted to shore up ting up with a win Sunday 10-6, a ftnished the series with a .556 bat­ in % innings worth of work. "Of course we expect to be ~ , " who scored from eight yards out. their defense and create a coun­ sweep of the doubleheader ting average and five home runs. "It's great when one of our the regionals, but there are: ~o The Scorpions mounted an terattack, but the Seals contin­ Saturday 13-5 and 6-3 and the win Josh Osborn improved his record pitchers has the chance to go unde­ many variables in who gets to host offensive attack late in the first ued to apply the pressure on on Friday 7-2 that opened the to 10-0 with a chance to finish 11-0 feated for the season," Meggs said. that your guess is as good" 'as I , "half, but goalie Mike Martini Martini and finally broke series. for the season against. San Francisco The focus for the team is now mine," Meggs said. "We expecdo , .. denied Sacramento the goal and through in the 50th minute. This weekend, the 'Cats were State. Osborn leads the NCAC with on closing out the season and mak­ go as far as our pitching will take led by the bat of Gotowala who 10 wins and the lowest ERA at 3.09 ing it into the regionals. us."

Heat: New team takes the field I n t r a m u r a I Polo without ponies continued from page 9 Interest in the game is high; Leagues from the Heat will out weight any Miller said he has heard 1,600 to negative in terms of possibly lost possibly 2,000 fans will attend Softball playoffs Job Announcements fan support," Meggs said. Sunday's game, and tickets for the are underway. At the insistence of Plummer, Heat home opener on May 30, Tournaments Check the bulletin Fall student assis­ both teams will use wooden bats which went on sale May 5, are boards outside the tant positions for rather than the aluminum bats nearly gone. TIckets for Sunday's Soccer touma- recreational sports lifeguards, field common in college games. The game are on a first come, first ment six on six office to find game and gym supelVi­ manager feared using the harder serve basis. Gates and box offices sign ups are times. sor and fitness bats would possibly lead to a hard will open at 3 p.m. with the game open with the supervisor are now line drive that could take out on his to follow at 5 p.m. games on Event open. Check with pitchers before the season ever "We'd like to win and get some Saturday. There the recreational started, Miller said. Meggs noted bragging rights over the new guys," arc three divi- Ballroom Dance sports department this would be a deftnite handicap said Meggs. "But our pitchers are sions open Night is tonight in Acker 126 or for his team. going to be tired from the games the men's, from 7-10 p.m. in call 898-5170 for "It's a huge disadvantage," he said day before. It's being called an women's and a Shunner Gym. The more infonnation. "It takes some players a year to adjust exhibition game, and that's exactly co-ed. cost is $2 for stu- from one type of bat to another, so what it is. We think it'll be an inter­ The annual bike polo t9umament on Saturday, held behind dents and $3 for with only a little batting practice esting and fun event." general admission. Acker Gym, gave those who don't have a horse the chance befOle the game, there's not going to Prices are $5 for adults, $2 for mount up and chase a ball all over a field. Sign up at the door. to be much familiarity for our players." kids 12 and under.

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Lite in "('"'hico is a great place to live,'~ State University Kentucky didn't work out for Gregory said. baseball team are Gregory. The Wildcats have captured disposing of indi­ "Cumberland wasn't what I'd their second consecutive NCAC vidual and team hoped it would be," Gregory said. title and have put team batting records at an A phone call to coach Meggs, records in jeopardy. The team ~. alarming rate this who remembered Gregory from batting record of .342 set in 1987 season. junior college, secured Gregory's could fall. The 'Cats have a team The Wildcats have equalled the place at Chico. Home runs have batting average of .34S with team record of 43 wins and been flying out of the park ever three games left in the season'. Gregory, with 13 home runs and a since . Other records that have fallen .415 batting average, may own His mammoth home runs this include: most runs scored (473); season records in all of the triple season are no accident Gregory's most triples (20); an'd most crown categories. hitting coach in junior college strikeouts (300) by the pitching Gregory, with 70 RBIs and taught him to hit the ball for lift by staff. teammate Steve Gotowala's 77 creating angles. Rather than hitting "It's unusual to hit for a high RBIs already have surpassed 65 the ball for top spin, like most hit­ average and drive the ball out of RBIs, Nate Palmer's record set last ters learn, Gregory hits the ball the ball park," Meggs said. season. with backspin. Gregory's record chasing' haS Gregory has provided steady "Once I learned the theory, I not gone unnoticed. Major League run production for the Wildcats could approach certain pitches," scouts have expressed some inter­ this season. Gregory said. est in drafting him in Jun~. "He's a legitimate number four Arriving late in the year left Although he is a junior, he could hitter," said Lindsay Meggs, Gregory scrambling for a spot in forgo his senior year and play in Wildcat head coach. the lineup. He had to prove himself the pros. Gregory has dreamed Gregory, 21, came to Chico to a new coach and new team­ about playing pro ball. . State this semester, following a mates. He has slowly made his "If the opportunity is there I'll Richard Gregory, a newcomer to Chico State, has added a powerful dimension to the Wildcats. stint at Cumberland College in way into the lineup. By the tenth take it," Gregory said. 'Track: Chico Invite prepared squad for the conference championships contlntled from page 9 top two qualifying times in the David Shaw moved up to fourth feet. " run; although he did run a personal shot put this season. O'Brien also place in the triple jump with an Maranda Cowan ran 2:20.81 in , best at the meet. has the highest qualifying time in outstanding meet at the Chico the 800-meters, to put her in third Marcus ran the I,SOO-meter the discus. Invitational. Shaw jumped 47.03.0 place going into the conference .• ·in·under four minutes. He will Gary Schuler has the highest feet. finals. h'av·e his hands full in the 3,000- qualifying mark in the men's Michaela Henderson owns the The University of California, meter steeplechase at the con­ high jump with a jump of 6- top qualifying mark in the hep­ Davis is the favorite on the ference finals. 10.25 feet. Schuler owns the tathlon with a score of 3,728 women's side heading into the : . San Francisco State third longest jump in the long pointe;. Henderson is second in the conference finals. University runner Daniel jump. He has jumped 22-11.25 high jump with a jump of 5-03.25 Humboldt State University, Herpe has run 9: 15.48 in the feet. feet. Chico State and San Francisco 3,000-meter steeplechase. Eric Ricketts has run 30: 17.68 Sarah Gibson qualified in the State have a shot at the Aggies, Marcus' best time this season is in the 10,000, making him the run­ women's 5,OOO-meters with a time but will likely battle for second 9:15.90. ner to beat at conference fmals. of 18:21.41, placing her second in place. Athletes have been qualifying Ricketts is second in the 5,000- that event. Gibson was third in the The men's team competition all season long for the confer­ meter qualifying times at 1O,OOO-meter run with a time of will be more evenly matched. San ence finals. Some athletes to 14:55.62. . 37:30.63. 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Collegiote Baseball Magazine First Team NCAA Division II Poll c- Laura Hansen - Humboldt State p- Gena Wever - UC Davis 1. Tampa, Aa 38-12 2. Chico State 43-9 p- Brenda Scally - Sonoma State 3. Kennesaw State, Ga. 40-12 IF- Jennifer Bovolick - UC Davis 4. Aorida Southern 41-10 IF- Terry Marroquin - Humboldt S. Mt. Olive, N.C. 38-6 State 6. North Alabama 40-13-1 IF- Tami Page - Sonoma State 7. Georgia College State 38-10 IF- Trisha Reinhardt - UC Davis 8. Mesa State, Colo. 40-13 OF- Beth Clifford - UC Davis 9. Mercyhurst, Pa. 36-5 OF- Kathryn Hutchings - Humboldt 10. UC Riverside 38-12 State 11. North Aorida 35-14 OF- Jamie Peterson - Humboldt 12. Central Missouri State 33-9 State 13. Alabama-Huntsville 39-11 DP/Uti!- Sharlie Cunnigham - UC T14. Shepherd, W.Va. 36-4 Davis T14. Central Oklahoma 36-18 16. Quincy, Ill. 36-13 17. Delta State, Miss. 36-20 Second Team 18. West Georgia 40-15 p- B.J. Helfrich - Humboldt State 19. Southern Colorado 36-15 IF- Robyn Kamisher - UC Davis 20. Pittsburgh State, Kan. 38-1 IF- Lesa Leonis - Sonoma State 21. Saint Leo, Fla. 36-16 IF- Sandy Orsolini - Hayward State 22. Fort Hays State, Kan. 38-15 IF- Alisa Tipton - Humboldt State 23. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville IF- Carrie Webber - Chico State 31-16 OF- Angelique Bustamante - 24. Slippery Rock, Pa. 26-16 Hayward State 25. Massachusetts-Lowell 21-10 OF- Holly Shurrum - UC Davis OF- Kristen Strong - UC Davis DP/Util. - Taiisha Pleasant - Baseball NCAC Humboldt State

W L Pel. Honorable Mentions Chico State 28 4 .875 Chico State - Stacy Lumley, J.R . Sonoma State 21 10 .677 Roberts UC Davis 16 IS .516 Hayward State - Nicole Dinubilo, SF State 14 18 .438 Vonnie McClain Stanislaus State 9 22 .290 Humboldt State - Tynell Hayward State 6 25 .194 Humphreys, Shelli Maher, Erin Raethke Overall Trevor Deily I The Orion SF State - Page Dearborn, Karen W L T Pel. Rich Gregory is the Wildcat of the Week for his grand slam during the doubleheader Richards, Monica Rubina Chico State 43 9 0 .827 against Sonoma State on April 26. Gregory hit the big slam in game one of the two­ Sonoma State - Jolene Blackshear, game set. The grand slam was one of two homers he hit during the series. Sonoma State 33 20 0 .623 UCDavis 25 27 0 .481 Michelle Yanglin Stanislaus State- Pam Eaton, Carina Wildcat of the Week is a regular feature meant to acknowledge the contributions made by these SF State 2S 27 I .481 individuals to the team: Each winner is chosen by The Orion sports staff from nominations taken Stanislaus State 14 33 0 .298 Jiminez from all sports currently in competition. Hayward State 13 34 0 .346 UC Davis - Bridgit Crews

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Roseann Langlois Entertainment Editor o music "The strong 0 dinated dane Only in Chico can you spot a past city council can­ game of pinball. ' or riu tar riff from "Pinball Wizard." didate, your teacher, or your next door neighbor . The company did an amazing job of utilizing umbers, powe The score was incredible, driven strongly by the onstage. Ukewise, only in Chico could a troubled the­ their small space. But they prove something t nde obvious talent of the musicians and their visible pas­ ater company, in the process of moving out of their else-- that the community of Chico needs a cul- and e sion for the music. opera house, successfully pull off the rock opera pro­ tural arts center. • bO e Another great utilization of the small stage area duction of "The Who's Tommy." If the City light Opera can master a technical- \ ""s COm ,n was making it so that the actors walked through the In its last opening night ever, the cast of 35 rocked Iy difficult piece such as UTommy," one can only 0 d"fliCU audience. This worked to include the audience in the Eaton Road Opera House. The Chico City Ught imagine the improvements if they had access.f\b ° 9 the , what they rarely see-- where the actors go when they Opera has produced a powerfully moving production to a largerfacility. \ nn °t " exit stage right Captain and Mrs. Walker (Michael that would make original composer and lyricist Pete Some space constraints, however, worked to ; \ duction to h e Rich and Lydia Taylor) kept their character's chatter Townshend proud. the production's advantage. The four-piece 7 pro . and personalities as they walk~d through the audi­ Starring and also directed by local renaissance band was elevated from the stage and veiled in a .' ence . man Fred Stuart, UTommy" is the story of a tramatized black thin material, so that, when the lights hit it ;0 0 •__ ... _•• ,..II.~ Rich and Taylor both gave outstanding pertor "deaf, dumb and blind" boy who earns fame, recogni­ just right, you could see guitarist Toby Roye's .,911.. see Tommy on page 1.6 i tion and freedom from his personal hell through the head bobbing as he ripped o'utthe famous gui- j Assaulted student fights back through her paintings

Glenn Johnson I went to the exhibit with some idea of what to bold, three-dimensional skeleton, demon creature. He cafes. A health teacher on campus was giving extra Staff Writer expect, but I didn't think the art would be so striking. is groping and grabbing and clutching at her. She is credit to people who went to see it and wrote 'a Meltzer is a fine artist. The paintings are oil on can­ terrified. She is screaming. No one comes to help. It is short paper about it While paiting her senior project, Melissa vas. The colors are primarily black with layers and just her, the intruder and the blackness. She has placed On the other side of the picture, Meltzer has , Meltzer had to relive the nightmare of being raped layers of caulking underneath to make the back­ two peep-holes turned into a counselor. Shortly after she began this ' ~o, eve!') time she entered her studio. The feelings ground and the in the entry way wall to repre­ project, women would drop by her studio and con­ were so strong she said, "I remember throwing up intruder three­ l?Cnt the non-participation of her fess to her that the same thing happened to them. ~'\ , outside my studio." dimensional. "He is groping and grabbing , neighbors. "These were women of all ages alld status," she \ Herexhibit. "This Happened to Me," was on dis­ The rapist's It has been veiy difficult for told me. "Secretaries, 65-year-old teachers, moth­ play last week in Ayers Hall. Meltzer, who will be bones are beads and clutching at her. She is . Meltzer to deal with what hap­ ers, young women in their early 20s." This is the graduating this month with a Bachelor of Fine Arts of caulk that terrified. She is screaming. pened to her. As if the attack itself time her cause turned from personal to political. "I o degree, was the victim of an acquaintance rape in give an wasn't enough, to further enrage wac; doing it for them now," she said. " her campus donn room in 1993. She was brutally unearthly real­ No one comes to help. It is her, he was dealt nothing more than The flI'St three people she saw when the show asaulted by someone she knew, trusted and even ism. The only a slap on the wrist and still attends opened were crying. It has been very moving to liked. To make matters worse, when she reported it. three-dimen­ just her, the intruder and Chico State. many people, she said. ! she was treated like the criminal. sional aspect of the blackness." Painting this show has been One comment Meltzer often heard was ''thank i: I studied my emotions as I walked into Meltzer's herself in the very therapeutic for her, as she has you for bringing this out." exhibit. I paintings is in found little relief in other fonus of "It is a subject that seems to be very taboo in felt shame for being a member of the gender that the 'places the therapy. this country," she said. ''People don't want to '. does these kinds of things to women and people in canvas is tom. ''You can talk until you're blue accept that it happens, and how often it happens. It , general. I felt sympathy for the artist and everyone She said she ripped and slashed the canvas in fits of in the face, ~ut you have to heal from within. For me, happens all the time." else who has lived through sllch a terrible attack. I rage while she was painting them. She later decided making art about it has helped more than anything," Meltzer is hoping to have her work tour, at 1east

: felt anger that this sort of thing happens every day; she liked the look and did it purposely on others. : Meltzer said. 0 to other schools. "This affects men and women," , men force themselves on women using their size To look at Meltzer in her paintings is to look at a She seems to feel great pride in her work, "I know she said. "I want to increase the awareness. A lot of : and inherent strength to get what they want. Most stark, two-dimensional deathly figure, blue and gray the show has empowered me," she said. Also she has men don't understand that when a woman says 'no'

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~' The ghost of Marley visits Chico State .:, Ro&eannecdote everything from Marley's rough childhood to his Historian and archivist Roger political involvements that eventually led to an Roseann langlois attempt on his life. TIle video presentation included live shows Entertainment Editor Steffens presents rare footage from all over the world including England and ~lt~: of reggae legend Bob Marley Germany, and included Marley classics such as For all of the careless decisions I have made, "Slave Driver," "Stop the Train I'm Leaving," and I have been very lucky. For the times I've walked Tim Lewin "Get Up Stand Up." to my car after a late library night. nul through Staff Writer Steffens certainly has the authority to be called Bidwell when it's so dark I can't see my hand in one of the best reggae historians and archivists. In front of my face, or the times rve forgotten to the '70s, he hosted a reggae program called "The lock the front door before I lay down to sleep, no Roger Steffens presented the life of Bob Marley Reggae Beat." His archives include rare film harm has ever come to me. Melissa Meltzer was­ last Wednesday through rare footage and personal footage and over 10,000 recordings of Bob Marley n't so lucky. anecdotes of his experiences on the road with and the Wailers. Melissa was raped. She wasn't on a dark Marley. Steffens first met Marley in an interview on his street, she was in her own home. She was raped The show started at 8 p.m. and went on for just radio show. He was then asked by Marley's man­ by someone she knew and trusted. Her senior short of three hours. Steffens tried to shed light on ager ifhe "would mind" going on tour with Marley exhibit. '''This Happened to Me," was on display some of the misconceptions surrounding Marley, for a couple of weeks. ' last week in Ayres Hall. The powerful oil paint­ including rumors about how he "Like I would really mind going ings were her recreations of the nightmare. died and what he stood for. He on tour with Bob Marley," Ironically, a woman was raped less than a was happy to share his experiences "It encapsulates Steffens said, sarcastically. , week before the exhibit opened. This time the with the large crowd outside the The definite highlight of the I circumstances were different; the woman was BMU. the life of one of show was the final song which kidnapped, robbed and raped while walking However, this show that was the most extraor- was an acoustic performance of L through parking lot "A" on campus. supposedly "less talk and more "Redemption Song." Steffens L I Logic eludes me while trying to rationalize music" seemed more like a huge dinary men in pointed out that Marley had " advertising campaign to sell ! ' why these events occur. In Melissa's case, she history-- and in recorded many different versions Mike Pedley/The Orlo," told her attacker ''NO'' repeatedly and he did not Steffens' magazine ''The Beat," of this song and Steffens suggest­ Roger Steffens, co-author of "Bob Marley: Spirit listen or care. She is now forever scarred. Last and his co-written book "Bob music." ed that it was Marley's favorite Dancer," speaks of his personal experiences with week's rape only emphasizes the existing prob­ Marley: Spirit Dancer" and includ­ song. Marley to a crowd last Wednesday by the BMU. lem. There is more than one woman on campus ed a 20-minute commercial for his Marley died in 1981 and even , who would agree with me. latest CD-ROM project called Roger Steffens 16 years after his death, he stilI century," Steffens said. What can be done? I wish I knew. I wish I "Bob Marley, Soul Almighty." manages to sell records in huge Steffens emphasized that his show is for Marley knew the magic words to say that would change Once all the advertising plugs numbers and still captivates the fans that never got a chance to see him live. ' someone's mind before they assaulted another were over with, Steffens did give a lives of anyone who listens to him. '''It encapsulates the life of one of the most human being. For now, the only thing we can do highly informative and interesting lecture in "I want to give people a sense that Bob Marley extraordinary men in history-- and in music/' is empower ourselves. between his rare footage highlights. He covered is the most extraordinary performer of the 20th Steffens said. ", ' Self-defense classes, support groups and trav­ eling in numbers are all a step in the right direc­ ,:.1 tion. Sadly enough, it is well known that a major­ Tommy: Deaf, dumb and blind boy resurrected by local theatre company ity of all rapes are committed by someone the ,; victim knew. I don't know how Melissa's rape could have been prevented. She knew and trust­ acter and production of ''Tommy'' to life with ease and powerful, so intense, that it was a surprise to discov-' ed her attacker. She may have even known self­ continued from page 15 professionalism. Stuart is a master of accents, as he er that it was belted out by one of the ensemble cast defense, but was rendered powerless by a mances. They both have fantastic voices, suitable has proved in the Shakespeare in the Park production members. ' stronger person. to hit all of the highs and lows that the score com­ of "Hamlet," the recent CCLO and Chico Creek The production has some slow numbers, which'is I don't know the solution. There, aren't any mands. The duo's very powerful ''I'wenty-One'' chill­ Theatre production of "Love! Valour! Compassion!," the fault of Townshend and Des McAnuff, who are easy answers. I ~ank Melissa for her courage ingly explains Tommy's spiral into a "deaf, dumb and and now again in ''Tommy.'' His strong British accent credited for the Broadway script But in all, the and strength and for sharing her tragedy. blind" boy. never wavers, and is evident even during the songs. strong music, coordinated dance numbers, powerful Knowledge is power--the only true power we as Hugh Brashear was effectively and hauntingly Stuart's "mirror scenes," where he is the reflection highs and tender lows, combine to bring the difficult ,II: a society have against these crimes. Hopefully, evil as Uncle Ernie in his vaudeville-like perfor­ to a young Tommy are perhaps the most memorable production to life- and perhaps invoke a community ., through Melissa's exhibit, eyes both male and mance of "Tommy's Holiday Camp" and the unset­ part of the production as Stuart sings the famous reaction to save the City Light Opera from death. H female have been opened. I know mine have. tling ''Fiddle About." lyrics, "See me, feel me, touch me, heal me." ''Tommy'' runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday' at 'i·1f:.~~ Have a safe week. But what made the production what it is, literally, The ensemble parts were likewise effective. The 7.:~9 p:.iJ}•• ,ill)9 §!IDday m~!in~§ ~! ~'F:ffi: ~9Hgh ~;'1 [email protected] is director Stuart's talent. Taking on the difficult task lights were down as the famous first few lines of June 14. Tickets are $10 and are available at the / of both director and lead, Stuart brings both the char- ''Pinball Wizard" filled the air. 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The Orion May 7, 1997 17 Collaborative project allows departments to shine School of the Arts and College of Annual spring musi­ Humanities and Fine Arts present the production on May 7-10 at cal brings pointillist 7:30 p.m. and May 11 at 3 p.m. in Laxson Auditoriwn. art to life on stage It is the story of the young artist who falls in love with the model ROlf Hudson who is posing for his painting. The StqffWriter story takes place in 19th century Paris . . Oo-la-Ia! The Theater Art Department is . Ghico States University's billing this show as the biggest spring musical, IISunday in the show of the season and Park with George," is loosely Wonzong said it requires the most baSed on the life of the neo­ coordination-not only among impressionist artist Georges people in the department, but with Seurat. other departments, A11 sets and too. costumes become "They are "For example, characters in the we are using a show. They are all designed to complete pit all designed to match Seurat's orchestra of music match Seurat's personnel, with a i 1880 painting, IIA 1880 painting, music faculty to L Sunday on La conduct and I Grande Jatte," "A Sunday on another to oversee i ," wi~ real people La Grande the vocal coach­ playing the parts ing," Wonzong of the subjects in latte. " said. the painting. Martha Acuna, ''The play is Chico State's staff about creating moods and feel­ costume deSigner, is creating the ings," said director and theater arts costumes to match through color, Trevor Deily/Tho orton professor Randy Wonzong. "But texture and lines of the exact The cast of "Sunday in the Park with George" prepares for tonight's opening. lbe musical runs May 7-10 at 7:30 and May 11 at 3 p.m. : this is not a message play. It is clothing which the subjects in enjoyable and, I hope, moving the painting are wearing. complex challenges he and his art is indeed difficult," Beasley Advance tickets, at $15 premi­ Stale students, are currently avail- , entertainment.' , David Beasley, scenery design crew of student artist have as they said. TIlls one is more complicated um reserved, $12 senior citizens, able at University Box Office Chico State's Departments of artist, explained how his make up complex scenery. than any other that I have done high school and Butte College stu­ (898-5791) For disability-related Theatre Arts and Music, The department is preparing for the "Duplicating a masterpiece of since I've been here at the college." dents, and $8 children and Chico accommodations, call 898-4325. Experienced insider secrets and advice for student adventure vacations Nevada Jane Hanners in the week, all is not lost. If you have a friend that them your phone number and continue to check the Falls. The drive is short and it's one of the most chal­ Special to the Orion has an early lotto time they are allowed to sign up for A.O. office. People are always selling spots; that last lenging day hikes we offer. The trail climbs 2.5 miles one other person other than themselves. minute term paper, a sick dog, allergies, you know the down into the Feather River canyon, zig-zaggillg The new semester will be here before we know it, • Also, the trip may not be sold out yet and if it is, story, so don't lose hope if your dream trip is filled the through thick vegetation to a sheer white granite face. bringing a new slew of Adventure Outings trips. For we have a waiting list. If a person wants to sell their ftrst week. the river glistening blue-green below. you, my fellow adventurer, I have compiled some spot, they call everyone on this waiting list, the first But what if you don't know what trip you'd like to Adventure Outings is good for making new friends, inside tips on the A.O. scene. person to pass money over the counter is the person go on? The A.O. calendar has descriptions of every strengthening old friendships, developing a relation­ • During registration week, students come in and who gets the spot. trip on the reverse side of the poster. You really can't ship with the outdoors and learning new outdoor skills pick a lottery time for signing up and paying for trips. • Another way to get on a trip is to show up to the go wrong, since all of them are great. I've worked for in a friendly environment It's a way to refresh your.:;clf Th.~se lottery times are dispersed throughout the first pre-trip meetings, on the preceeding Wednesday at Adventure Outings since 1993 and have had the for the school week ahead and to simply have fun. At week of school. 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the BMU. Just ask if opportunity to go on most of our trips. the least it will be a learning experience, at most it will / • If you pick a time early in the week, great, iflater anyone has dropped out. Talk to the leader, give My favorite day hike would have to be Curtain change the way you look at the world .

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Kaiser Auditorium Rape Crisis Intervention begins at I I am. in front of 6/14 Kendal Hall Kings Kenny G/George Benson 10 10th St. Multicultural Center 9 am.­ Tres Hombres 8:30 p.m. $15.50 $19.50 510-762-22n II am. Chico Island Jazz Annual Chinese Temple Open 3 p.m. 5/31 6118 PRIDE Meeting House and Tea 6/21 at the Temple in Orovill. The Bobs New Orleans By The Bay with U2 Multicultural Center 7 p.m. MONDAY 8:30 p.m. $17.50 Oakland Stadium 7:45 pm Preservation Hall Jazz Sand CSUC Ballroom Dance Night $12 Adv. Tix.: $5250 Management Infonnation Cafre Siena 614 Systems Society Meeting Shurmer Gym Claudia Oviedo 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Laura Love Band 6fl.2 Around Glenn I 12 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. $14.50 For Info: (415) 541-0800 New Orleans By The Bay with Colonial Coffee & Tea Co.: Preservation Hall Jazz Band Perche No The Punch Line 5/9 Banjo Jim (bluegrass) with the Staple 7 p.m. Alex Belben (new age piano) 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225 Singers KISS 7:30 pm Sacramento Lawlor Events Center. 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Looking THE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT heaw phone lines and type mitment to helping people a for answers to everyday "Where There's a Will, PI Phi's - Congratulations for ·OFFiCE, YOU WILL NEED TO 35 wpm. Job would be must. For more Information problems? Find spiritual There's an A" video tape pro­ .an awesome talent· show. - REGISTER WITH US_ CALL Mon.-Fri. from 3:00-7:00pm. contact: Mike Zanetti, 456- solutions ... Join us at: The grams, College Version and You all did a wonderful job. OR STOP BY TO FIND OUT. Will work for $6.00/hr. 6302 Christian Science Elementary School version, All those practices really'.:: HOW TO REGISTER OR TO or call Donner Ski Ranch, Organization. Every Monday $20 each. 873-1521 paid off. GET MORE INFORMATION' 8. Chlldcare - Employer 426-3635. at 12:00 noon or 7:00pm in A BOUT JOBS AT 898-5256. needs someone to provide O'Connell 118. ·88 Ford Mustang Sedan LX Sigma Kappa - Kerri Bingham childcare staring this sum­ SUMMER WORK: Comm'l 5sp transmission, 4 cylinder. and Tracy Tucker - You ro'ck!l 1. ;'Chlldcare - Childcare for mer. Experience, refer­ carpenters and laborers all AnENTION ALL STUDENTSm New tires very clean. 100K We :.~:. three children ages 6, 7, and ences, proof of excellent dri­ levels, long term local work. GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS miles. Runs great. $2,000. wouldn't have made it. "",,~: . 9. Hours are Tues. and ving record and reliable No fee. 388-1132. AVAILABLE Messages 898-4216 through' without youl You~: Thurs. 7:45am-5:00·pm. transportation required. FROM SPONSORSIII NO Sigma love really " .. : CPR/First Aid Certification CPR Certification desirable. Lifeguard position available­ REPAYMENTS, EVERIII $$$ Pepper spray for sale. Big shined on all of us. We love preferred. 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Summer Camp Jobs: ( Home fitness Center. $450 For Rent· will miss you next yearl employer on errands and Must be energetic and hard­ Foothills of Sequoia National obo. Motorola Cellular Phone Love in AGO; Namita other duties. Will work working. Employer Park) We Need: $300 dollar value w /Ieather 2 bdm/1 bath apt. c lose to approx. 19 hours a is willing to be flexible with Counselors, Lifeguards, case $150 Post 1st p.c. CSUC. Pool/laundry. Rent is Sigma Kappa - Megan, week for $5.00/hr. school schedule. Will work Instructors for Tennis, Ropes computer system 486 80 245.00 + low bills. Available Mandy, Heather and Krista. 20-40 hrs/wk for $5.00- Course, Archery, . mgm LBA mode very fast June 1st. Looking for a quiet Talent show was awesomel 3. Nanny/Housekeeper­ $6.00/hr, depending on Go-Carts, Outcamps, . hard drive 12 meg ram responsible student. ' Thanks for all of your hard Employer !leeds someone to experience. Photographers, Drama, upgradable contains win­ 892-2953. work and dedication. Love, provide childcare and house­ Waterski, Video, dows 95 + excellent soft­ your sisters cleaning. Hours will be from 10. Waterfront Director - Gymnastics, Pianist, Guitar ware $800 negotiable 3 bedroom unit for rent. 6:00-8:30am, Mon.-Fri. (with Employer needs a waterfront and more. 1-800-821-2801 Located at 4th and Congrats to all greeksl occasional evenings). will director for a summer camp. Polly / Nancy Needed redwlngs for a Chestnut, only 2 blocks from Greek Week was fun, all .of work 10-15 hrs/wk. WSI required. Must be a female size 6-7. Must be in campus. Fun, social neigh­ our hard work paid off for References required. strong swimmer. Would NO EXPERIENCE NECE5- good or decent condo please borhood. If interested please the community! Love, the prefer someone with previ­ SARY-$500 to $1,000 week­ ask for Elena at 343-7991 contact Women of Pi Beta Phi 4. Personal Care - Personal ous Iifeguarding ex perience. ly / potential Stan at 343-2002 care needed for disabled Must attend a one week processing mortgage SEIZED CARS from $175. Sigma Kappa - Get ready for young man. Job duties training session in June. Job refunds. Work at home. Call Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, Two roommates needed for 3 this weekend! Kappa ' include cooking, cleaning will be from June 29th­ 1-800-470-5440 BMW's, Corvettes. Also bdrm 11/2 bath ap~. Only Kabana will be a" and transporting. Job hours August 11th. Job pays ext 210 (24 hours) Jeeps, 4WO's. Your Area. Toll $180 a month to start plus night to remember! " are 20-30/wk. Prefer CNA. $250/wk. plus room and Free 1800 218-9000 ext $100 move-in depOSit. Will work for $5.25/hr. board. Disabled grad student- seeks 7048 for current listings. Apartment fully AGD In house - Hey girls.~. help with leg exerCises, furnished, washer& dryer No more crying. Though a 5. Housekeeping - Employer SUMMER CAMP STAFF, household tasks, errands. GOV'T FORECLOSED homes hook-ups. Must be moved in lot of us are graduating and is iaoking for someone to do General counselors, activity. Days vary. Late nights 8pm­ from pennies on $1. by june 1st. For info call going our separate ways, general housecleaing on a instructors, kitchen, mainte­ lam. Some mornings defi­ Delinquent Tax, Repo's, Elka at 899-9740. we'll still be together in our weekly basis. Job would be nance. AquatiCS, sailing, nite. Weekend nights and REO's~you~, area. Toll free hearts and AGO. I love'-you I for 4 hrs/wk. on either backpacking, arts/crafts, mornings as well. Looking 1800218-9000 ext. 7048 Roommate needed for next alII Love in AGO, Namita' Thursday or Friday. Will Mt. biking. Pre-camp training for more than one person. for current ·listings. yearl 3 females looking for 'J work for $6.50/hr. includes certifications. Must be reliable, strong and 4. Person who is 'Iaid back, Ladles, It's two weeks awayl Beautiful Sierra possess SSN, COL and Word Processor: Brothers social, fun, M/F for 4- bed/2 Who will win The Quest For S. Retail Sales Clerk - wilderness lakefront. Call for own car. Prefer local. WP-2200 Word Processor bath apt. Location: The Golden Employer needs people for T­ application 408-996-9448. $5.25/hr. If student, light $95.00, and white wicker Pomona Apts. Pool Nectar? Get excited with shirts and souvenir shops in class load would be love seat, two chairs + table access, washer/dryer. the Roman Theme, because Lake Tahoe for the' summer. Chico Boys Be Girls Club of best. Some home health $65.00 Call 342-9289 $206:00 per month. it's going to be a Day and night shifts, , Chico is seeking summer care preffered but not essen­ Starting August. call 898- great time. Love, the Men cheap housing available at day camp counselors. tial. 15-20 85 Ford Bronco II 4x4, v-G, 5520. Smoking O.K., no of Delta Chi $l/day, lots of customer Applicants must be over 18, hours per week. More hours pis, 5 speed, vinyl floors; pets contact, sell, pack, unpack, have prior camp experience, possible during break and clean interior, Excellent con­ Sigma Class-Keep up the, check-in merchandise, fold, and be CPR and First Aid summer if dition. $2,900/ obo 893- RENT MEl Quick walk to hard wor.k! Its time to show: clean, operate cash certified. Lifeguard/WSI a things work out. New 9656. CSUC. 3 and 4 bdrm, 2 bth, us you have . . _ register, and make deposits. plus! 5.00 per hour, full time inquiries only please. Please with full amenities. 3- what it takes. From The Men Non·career, fun job, summer June 7 to Aug. 15. Deadline call Peter A.S.A.P. 77 Dodge Van new interior, $220/per person and 4- of Pi Kappa Phi. at Lake Tahoe, work with to apply is May 9. Apply in 895-0670 tires and engine work. 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Manuel Esteban will admit Chico party schools in the nation. The State University has a party school school's image may have become image, but has given up trying to nationally known then, but there's fight it. Professors who disagree more to it than that. Percentages over how easy the school appears of graduates hired, opinions of for­ to be, are working on a project to mer graduates, media coverage, make it a little tougher. Transfer and perceived difficulty also make students, on the other hand, come up what an image for a school is. here for Chico State's strong acad­ But the people of Chico had emics, and maybe to party a little. some good things to say as well. And the results of a survey say con­ A whopping 84 percent of servatives see the school as too lib­ felt Chico State offered a good eral, while conservative City education, and 68 percent said Councilman Rick Keene says that's they would send their kids here. unfair and not true. And 93 percent agreed with the Image. A thousand companies statement, "Chico State is an hire people spec'ifically to work on asset to the community." 11:;:1;::~;:=f:::~:~::n their company's image. Chico State Politics did have something to IIIi'IIItL?lIIOIJ:'~ . may not be a b'ig corporation like do with how respondent5"trii~~~~ .. Pepsi or Microsoft, but perhaps anSwered. People who described "l they should hire some image con­ themselves as conservatives usu­ sultants anyway. Because the ally agreed with the statement, image problem, Chico State has "Chico State is too liberal." Rick won't go CNJay on its own. Keene, a city councilmember who People at the other end of the is well·known in the community for college experience, the recruiters his conservative values, thinks who hire graduates from Chico that is a little unfair. "I know many State, think strongly of the image students here who call themselves as well. While having the party conservatives, so some of it is a school reputation, the school also misnomer," he said. "I think the has strong programs in majors such student body used to be a little as accounting and communica- more liberal, and the liberal mem­ . tions, and companies see Chico bers of Associated Students and State as a fertile future employee the administration used to be hunting ground. more vocal in liberal causes. Chico State even has an official .That's w here the perception image, although it doesn't usually comes from." mention kegs. Newsweek, U.S. Two members of the communi­ News & World Report, and other ty, though, have altogether differ­ big-name magazines anually rank ent views on the school's image. the best schools in the United Harlen Adams, who has been in States, and Chico State often does Chico since 1939, thinks Chico well. Interestingly, Chico State is State has changed a lot since he often noted for having a strong com­ first came here. "I think attitude is munications program, which con­ the most important word in the firms what many people already English language," he said. "The know-Chico State students know students' attitudes have how to socialize. changed." And perhaps the best judges of Looking toward the future, all, the people of Chico, who have rather than the past, are a group of grown accustomed to the demo­ psychics from the Avalon Institute graphically biased but also locally for Psychic Development. They see lucrative school, In their midst, could negative energy from both the stu­ stand to see some improvement in dents and the administration, as the school's Image. A random sur­ being the source of any negative vey of Chico reSidents, conducted image. Dispelling that negative by The Orion, showed 54 percent of energy is the key to making Chico them thought' Chico State had an State's image better, they said. image problem. To work toward the Institute's Chico's good points All major components of the predictions for the Mure, adminis­ Amy Coutee school, students, faculty and admin­ trators have begun to go for the Special to The Orion not having a School of Architecture like the com­ istration, took blame in the survey, hard sell on Chico State's positive peting universities. but 57 percent blamed people like aspects. Pushing the university's Chico State President Manual Esteban's list * An accounting society ranked as one of Esteban and Vice Provost Paul strong departments in communi­ of positives reads as long as a kid's Christmas list to the top in the United States. Moore. Perhaps the drug bust last cation, engineering, and business, Santa Claus. Here are some of the positives that he * Chico State's campus publication, The November has something to do with is part of that. A public relations says should counter the school's negative image: Orion, collects awards that stack up year after year that. Perhaps the fact that even class had different ideas. They * Mechanical engineering awards for the that are the equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize to uni­ with Pioneer Days and Rancho would create a more comprehen­ department that has some of the best professors versities. Chico Days long gone, Chico State sive mentoring program between available. * Music department students who gradu­ is still seen as a party school. University students and high * ForenSics awards and a debate team that ate from Chico to become professionals. Seventy-three percent of the people school students, as well as create consistently rates among the top in the nation. 'It * Millions of dollars worth of equipment polled said the administration a committee specifically to deal recently was ranked eighth in the nation and first in donated by the nation's top companies who know should do a better job in promotiing with campus/community rela­ California. Chico has outstanding educational programs. the positive aspects of the universi­ tions. * A pass rate of 81 percent compared to the * The availability of bachelors and masters ty. Chico State's image. You can't national pass rate of 69 percent on the National degree via satellite to 33 sites in 17 different states Chico State's negative image grab it. It's not easy to define. It Engineering Exam. allowing students who l1ave never even set foot on can be partially tracked back to encompasses so much, and yet all * A program in construction management campus to graduate with their degrees. another more infamous survey. In parts of it are important. And to that for the pClst two years been in the top three in * Millions of dollars in grant funding admin­ 1987, Playboy magazine ranked the people at Chico State, it's def­ Western United States competitions, despite Chico istered by Chico State faculty. Chico State No. 1in a survey oftop Initely important.

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Roseann langlois innocence," he said. We now have blacks, whites, yel­ Entertainment Editor that make the university what it Out of about 900 Chico lows and reds. We have a won­ As Harlen Adams and is. State students in 1939. there derful diversity on campus." his, wife were driving into Chico, "I think that 'attitude' is were some that had never been In fact, Chico State's . Hitler was marching into the most to Sacramento, diversity has increased so much Poland. "Hitler marched and the important and some had since 1937, that it would have been Adams drove," said Adams. It word in the "We now have never left improbable that Marcelle Minor, an was'September I, 1939. Chico English lan­ California. African American, would be elected scorched at 110 degrees and air guage," he blacks, whites, yel­ "There were Associated Student Body President, conditioning didn't exist. said. ''The stu- lows and reds. We some that had Adams said. Adams, an assistant pro­ dents' atti- never seen a "That would have been fessor of English, and his wife tudes have have a wonderful stage play. I inconceivable," Adams said, were considered "outsiders" changed," think it's "partly because they weren't because they didn't know the And he does­ diversity on cam .. appropriate to around to elect." Bidwell family. He was later was n't mean in a pus." say that they Despite the present con­ appointed by President Hamilton positive way. were naive and flicts, Adams sees positive as the dean of arts and sciences, inexperi­ changes occurring. before his retirement in 1973 as a Adams said HarknAdams enced," Adams "In 1978, my wife and I professor emeritus. that he notices Professor Emeritus said." "There organized "Parents and Friends," ~."" ,",' ~:. (: '.'~ ::. '.:' 58 years after he arrived, many students weren't the a support group for the parents of Adams is anything but an out­ carry negative conflicts there gays and lesbians," he said. "Now

sider. In fact, he is an accurate attitudes about have been they've reached a point where .:...... ; gauge of the image of Chico their bodies, their intelligence between students today." ", they can announce that 'they're ';;;J. '. State. He has watched it improve and their heritage. "If that's how Part of these conflicts members of PRIDE." (formerly and decline, right along with the you feel, that's how you'll be," arise, according to Adams, named the Gay, Lesbian and enrollment rates. But the best he said. "It's all about attitude." because of the diversity on cam­ Bisexual Association) reflection of the image, Adam But it's the loss of stu­ pus. "All of the students were "I'm quite aware of the Trevor DeilY/!l!e Orion says, is in the lives of the stu­ dents' naivete that Adams notices white Americans," he said. changing attitude that's going on Harlen Adams, a professor emeritus and 58-year-resident of Chico;~ dents. For him, it's their attitudes the most. "It was an American ''There weren't even ten blacks. at Chico State," he said. has seen Chico State through its best times and through its worst. Playboy, riots, and controversial teachers top Chico's list of negatives Following are some of the events in Chico State April 1992: During talks over budgetary con­ October 1994: A lawsuit is filed by professor announcement, and the director is dimissed from University's recent history that have contributed to cerns, Wilson advises the Faculty Senate that a cut Robin Barnhart against Conlin as well as Professor her job a few months later. the current negative image: of the entire athletic program(including Chico State Charles Geshekter, contending they have made for October 1996: During a debate on Proposition .', January 1987: Chico State is named, "#1 Party sports teams) should be expected. After an outcry, a "hostile workplace" as well as created "mental 209, a measure that would ban affrrrnative action in School in the Nation" by Playboy Magazine. students pass an initiative that agrees to pay more anguish." The lawsuit stems primarily from rude California, Professor Geshekter verbally threatens May 1987: Student riots during the annual in student fees to keep sports. comments Barnhart claims Conlin made against a student who became engaged in a verbal alterca­ Pioneer Days festival lead to thousands of dollars April 1993: Playboy returns to Chico State and her earlier in the semester. tion with Geshekter's wife. Geshekter is censured of damage in western Chico. Pioneer Days is sub­ uses some students as part of a "Women of the August 1995: Following an out-of-court settle­ by the Academic Senate but otherwise unpunished. sequently cancelled by then-President Robin Party Schools" issue. ment on the lawsuit, Conlin resigns, saying the November 1996: An undercover drug bust, in Wilson. September 1993: New president Manuel administration is run "under no rules and no Whitney Hall, the chief resident dorm on campus, : October 1989: Minor rioting in downtown Chico Esteban argues that campus administrators like him accountablility. " arrests several students on charges of posessiQn of during Halloween celebrations. Traffic is stopped deserve a pay raise, despite having been on the job January 1996: A professor and the school's affir­ marijuna. The charges are subsequently dropped and several students are arrested. for less than a month. mative action director bring national attention to when it is revealed the undercover officer bought April 1990: Rancho Chico Days, intended as a Marc:h 1994: History professor Joe Conlin the school when they object to the use of the word alcohol for underage students. ' ., possible replacement for Pioneer Days, is cancelled writes a letter to the Chico Enterprise-Record and "dynamic" in a job announcement, saying it is February 1997: Under huge protest, the football after three years when riots break out both North illegally gives out in the letter the grade point aver­ Eurocentric and does not necessarily apply to all program is drorped immediately, and attempts ,to and South of campus. ' ages of two Chico State students. qualified candidates. The word remains in the restore it ultimately fail.

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.( 25 The Orion May 7, 1997 Wild rumors come true for visiting student Ja'on Ross My first day of school was a bit even more so when addressing wonderfully groomed St. Bernard situation to understand such a induced lucid trances of pleasure. Commentary of a shock After finding no park- authority. I was convinced I could eating a pizza in the BMU. I question. So when they ask about the girls, I ing closer than Burger King, I adapt to the new, egalitarian envi- applaud the university for the At Pomona and UC Irvine, both tell them the truth: beauty is in the My official title is "intra-system made the trek to a windowless ronment. It seemed so fresh, so lib- strength and conviction to let it "go American universities at wi'jch eye of the beholder. visitor." TIle cosmic status really examining area eral, so radia- to the dogs." I've studied, Chico is utopian. Skaters and means that although I'm not a o the r w i s e "I can attend tion-filtered (by Friends back demographics in-line skaters don't face felony: Chico State University student, I known as the the trees) and so at Cal Poly sim- "Walk around differ drastically charges. Everything is cheap: A can attend classes and get grades, fIrst floor of classe's and get invigorating, ply don't believe from that of year's rent here can be less thana: but lack parking privileges. It also Butte Hall. It and I still hadn't me about the here, you'IlJind a Chico State. month in Los Angeles. And the means that like any good alien vis­ was to be a class grades, but lack found substan- pets. So they ask preponderance ol! Walk around sky is clear, important for stu-' itor in old sci-fI flicks, I carry the encounter of my tial evidence of other stuff, and I 'J here, you'll find dents stellarly inclined. But what burden of truth and am obligated to first kind. parking priv- the stereotypical tell them. They attractive, smiling a preponder- really makes Chico different are share it. Simply put, my view of Stu den t s eleges." Chico student. want to know if ance of attrac- the people. They seem to have an Chico should be somewhat objec­ seemed normal Then, in front of classes are easy. people, laughing tive, smiling impossible, long-lost quality tive. If you disagree, please enough, albeit Jaron Ross the Meriam I tell them it's t th· people, laugh- that's hard to place. Something remember that I come in peas. in number- Library; I saw harder to get an a some r.ng ing at some- like, £ay, happiness? Wonder if Whirled Peas. ex c e e din g her. A in my statis- you'd like to thing you'd like that might have something to do qrico equals fun. Such was the capacity, but the She had big, tics class here to hear. with the dogs. consensus of peers at Cal Poly professor was an intriguing speci- beautiful brown eyes, hungry than Applied hear." At other My friends yearn to come here, upon hearing of my defection, men. I have since adjusted, and ovals that mocked time and mass, C e I est i a 1 schools, the too, if only they could convince among those. at least, who knew even appreciate, the faculty dress glimmering in hope of the Mechanics with Jaron Ross depth of one's skeptical parents and prospective where it was. The eyes of normally code of attire relating inversely to moment. Nineteen, maybe 20 in a teacher who scowl is directly employers that you can l~un and serious Cal Poly students would degree, and accepted as honorable dog years, the lab retriever stole wrote the book related to their live concurrently. They were nearly glaze over (I have since learned the preponderance of staff who my heart like none had before. at Cal Poly. They ask if it's true academic success, and there is a right about Chico, tllOUgh. The beer, what truly glazed eyes look like). save animals' lives by wearing Nothing I'd heard about Chico, about the parties. It's true. But not solid 86 percent male population. the girls, friendly people, flagrant and they'd begin to mutter short, Converse, Nike or comparable this green slice of inebriated heav- everyone drinks Sierra Nevada; I Other places have weekend frat substance abuse, liberal. atmosphere quirky sentences about girls and poly-laminate based footwear. en, prepared me for the shock of have seen Anheuser-Busch tanker parties in the computer lab watch- and a big park. But they were wrong beer and no homework and beer. I Also interesting was language, canines on campus. Utter I saw a trucks in front of a few houses. ing "Star Trek." For these students, about one thing. Observation is a have since learned whether these where expletives dominate the gorgeous, amazingly proportioned And my friends ask about the girls. Chico is the stuff dreams are made take-home assignment, and this col- mutterings held water. Or beer. exchange of bi-syllable words, shepherd, and just yesterday a One must grasp the reality of the of. Alcohol-saturated, hormone- umn was homework. Eager to work graduates have corporate recruiters flocking to Chicq Sean Mitchell our company, but they have a reputation throughout During the last fIve years, the majority of her personable but come to the work place eager to work. Special to The Orion the industry as being top quality workers." recruiting has been done at Chico State. She said no '''The people we get from Chico are prepared Fortune 500 companies flock to Chico State The Chico State graduates already in the work­ one from Chico State has ever left to go to work and aren't afraid. University every year to gobble up force radiate a positive image Northwestern Mutual Life or ever They have a very hands-on what their recruiters call some of "We work very throughout corporate circles. Some flopped ass an employee. "The people we get approach to learning their jobs, the best prepared workers coming companies have even lost their desire Chico students excel in the work­ which helps them to adapt quickly out of California colleges. closely with these to recruit from a slew of universities place because of their social skills, from Chico are to the working environment/' More than 100 compa­ and have opted instead to make which Derbyshire attributes to the prepared to go to Milewski said. nies nationwide visit Chico State companies and Chico State one of their few stops. social nature of the college. Terms like "personable," every year. Businesses like Philip know what they Shelly Derbyshire, recruit­ "Chico has a friendly work and aren't "teaxn player," and" eager" are Morris, Wells Fargo and ing coordinator for Northwestern atmosphere. The students are not afraid." heard over and over again.TIus isn't Lockheed Martin are just a few of are looking for." Mutual Life Insurance, said at one only academically strong but are a coincidence, said Noele Winans; the corporate giants that consider time she toured 12 colleges but now very outgoing, frequently involved Robin Milewski director of career planning and the' home of the Wlldcatc; a nest Noele Winans visits only three schools every year. in a number of clubs and organiza­ Recruiter for Lockheed Marti" placement at Chico State. Director of Career Center egg for potential personnel. "We would like to only tions," Derbyshire said. '''The kids coming out of here "We think very highly of recruit from Chico State," Robin Milewski, staffmg have a professional image, and are chico State students," said Paul Yettito, development Derbyshire said. "We're in the process of eliminating representative for Lockheed Martin, said she hired hard working,"Wmans said "We work very closely with manager for the Foundation Health Corp. "Not only all other colleges because we don't have the success four mechanical engineers on her last recruiting trip to these companies and know what they are looking for and do we have a number of Chico graduates working in we do at Chico State." Chico State and found that the students are not only as result we have the students well prepared."

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Public Affairs Officer - "As far as I . competition is fierce. can see, Chico State students don't cause any more problems on the road "San Diego and Cal Poly are than the same age in any segment of population. Ever so often, the par­ our main competition. They tying does get out of hand at the river. Of course, Pioneer Days is some­ have similar programs, but thing we all remember, but many of the people involved weren't even we're not as impacted. We're a from Chico... residential school; they're sub­ * Lynn Brown - General Manager of Tower Records - "The urban. It's a different make up CSUC students are our demography. They must like us too, because they of population," Gromo said. voted us the best record store. I think Playboy blew things out of pro­ Students come to Chico portion and 1 miss Pioneer Days. The sting on Whitney Hall was cheesy." because they can find their first * Scott Swanson - Owner of Sundance - ''The students are an home away from home in the important part of our community. We treat them with respect and they university's residential halls. He treat us with respect. By the way, Tower may have more new records than sells them on breaking away. we do, but that doesn't make them better than we are. We were voted And they come because cer­ No.1 for used CDs, so it depends on what you are looking for." tain majors tend to identify the * Ed Halverson - a sixty something man who works for Chico university and attract students. Furniture - "Chico State students conduct themselves very well. The We're doing things in com­ party school image might have been true some years back, but 1 think a puter science and business (edu­ lot of the problems were caused by people from out of town. 1 know thele cation) that other schools don't Missy Llttreli/ThoOrion are keggers - but doesn't the main population have parties too?" do," he said. * Ken Scroader - Manager of Will-Mart - "We have between William Rocky Gromo, standing outside the University Outreach Center, travels the state pointing out Technolgy and business have 40-60 students worldng at the store. Some rue my strongest associates. Chico State's high graduation rate to recruit high school and community college students. been a positive draw for Chico The rescheduling every semester is my only nightmare. 1 think the party State since before he hired on as school image is unfortunate and overrated." . an outreach counselor three a high graduation rate for first tive students to talk with Chico "you're going to be involved in * Jacque Sautter- Ownerofid - "I don't have as much aprob­ years ago. That reputation time freshmen." State faculty members. That can partying. " lem with the students as we do with the kids who just hang out - and the keeps business recruiters return­ Gromo travels Northern and make the difference if students With a salesman's knack for homeless. The college students are our best customers. In fact, what ing each semester to pick over Central California as an out­ and faculty can establish a rap­ changing a spin, Gromo uses his would downtown do without the college?" the new crop of graduates. reach counselor for Chico State port. But faculty members have talent for changing Chico State's Gromo sells them on future job University. His is a never-end­ to be student oriented. image. "Chico still has a reputa­ * Ron Halvorson - Works at Austins - .. It definitely is a wild opportunities. ing quest to entice high school "People in education have to tion for being very social. The party town. My wife and 1 spend a lot of time at Jakes and the Brick But not all incoming students and community college students like them (students). I always try difference is Playboy and MTV Works on Friday and Saturday night. If you want to party, you still think are long distance recruits. to join the academic ~d small to share some of my experience don't cover us anymore." of Chico State." Locally, Butte College con­ town life of Chico. in going to school," Gromo said. But he said Chico State * Lauri Vonbargen - Owner Cafe Siena - ''TIle students are def­ tributes a higher number of "If we knew what is going on "Young people coming out of would not be successful with initely a good and positive addition to our business. We need them. transfer students than any other in the minds of undergraduates, high school and community col­ high graduation rates and stu­ Although there was some partying on St Patrick's Day. it was a lot mel­ single source. This semester we would have more students lege only know as much as their dent success stories if it actually lower than in the past. Students, please come in for the best coffee in there are 1,427 Butte transfers at than we know what to do with. faculty tell them. The faculty lived up to its reputation as a town." Chico. It's all in the eye of the behold­ are often Chico graduates. If party school. * One Kalico Kitchen coffee drinker who prefers to remain "We have a home grown pop­ er," Gromo said. The coun­ they went through a period "I challenge anyone to check anonymous - "'Ibere are wild professors, wild parties and outrageous groups ulation that wants to get an edu­ selor's job is to help each stu­ when it was a big party time, with personnel recruiters. They always protesting something. And how about that Estaban. He thinks he is catjon. That has great retention dent decide that Chico State is they remember that." will tell you our students are starving and they increase his salary. H~ already makes too much." value," he said, selling right into the best school to behold. Regardless of which college a social and mobile. We are com­ a close. "We're noted for having Gromo encourages pro spec- student chooses, Gromo said, fortable with what they will say."

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'Cake' classes may soon be sliced Psychics feel Chico's energy Professors are trying and see a ,:' .. ,-~~. to change Chico's ';:1~~:~: ,1:':~: ., positive future easy reputation . Aj'it Roseann langlois Entertainment Editor Jaron Ross If Chico State Special to The Orion University wants to change Craig Branier has a lovelhate its image, it's going to have relationship with Chico State to change its "energy." University. An engineering stu­ Most people can only dent, he transferred three years ago strategize, contemplate or from Cal Poly, looking for a more worry about the future relaxed, social atmosphere. image of Chico State. But ''I love it. 'The professors rue at the Avalon Institute for great," he told his parents. Psychic Development, psy­ ''It's constant partying, the class­ chics can tell you what the es are cake, the teachers are cool. I future is and what the swear half of 'em must smoke image is going to be. out," he told friends. During a psychic read­ He guards the memories, but ing at the Avalon Institute now wonders if his degree is really for Psychic Development, . useful. the five readers closed 'Tm working part-time in con­ their eyes, took deep tracting, while buddies of mine breaths and moved their from Cal Poly are making 50 grand hands as if they were work­ a year. Guess you only get out of it ing a ball of clay. what you put in," he laments. "We look at the energy But Chico may not ask for because if you have a cer­ much. And Chico State's image is tain energy of partying set related to what happens in the class­ over the town, people room. match the energy and cause Don Heinz and Roger Lederer, situations to repeat them­ deans of Humanities and Natural selves," said Myra Sciences, respectively, once Roundtree, co-founder of described the classroom atmos­ the Avalon Institute. phere as "casual and laid back." in a Don Heinz, the dean of the Humanities department, is trying to enforce stricter academic standanls. They came up with a joint paper addressing standards at color for the whole issue of the university. has unveiled a new grading plan in administrators want to ensure that it's the best solution to academic now," he says. l'My instructors did­ Chico State's image: bur­ William Toddmancillas, profes­ which grades are determined by tre grading is stringent enough to guar­ integrity. n't readily hand out high grades, and gundy. "The color of sor of Communication Studies and level ofchallenge the course load pre­ antee that students' grades are actu- "No way," said Lingenfelter. I have tried to keep the same atti­ wine," one laughed. Science, has also questioned the sents. Stanford ally a reflection ''My classes are far from easy, and tude. My students work hard, they Roundtree stood behind rigor of academics. He began an e­ uses yet another of work. rm lucky if I get the grades I have to earn their grades." her graduates and mail discussion among faculty and approach: not "I'm working part­ A restructur­ deserve, not less." Of course, each class, each major explained the tech talk administration, citing grade infla­ issuing Os or Fs, ing of grades But he admits that not all cours­ and each student is different. And tre with a slow, soothing tion at the university. He contends in hopes ofdoing time in contract- could be harsh. es are so difficult. "Sure, Spanish is party school reputation doesn't pr0pa­ southern accent. "We read that many classes are cwved to away with nega­ ing, while buddies For example, if easy, but in classes like chemislIy and gate images of weekends in the from a certain vibration, a allow artifiCially high grades, and tive psychologi­ an audit bio, you have to work so hard, and I libraIy. Even so-called "gOOcl" univer­ certain frequency. The rea­ proposes a GPA audit to determine cal cormotations of mine from Cal revealed that do,just to scrape by. They more than sities, where, as one professor said, son why they choose a any fluctuation from a C average. of grades and the Chico State make up for the easier ones." lithe donns are silent with studying," color is so that they have "Students are not being appro­ focusing on Poly are making avemge GPA is U.S. News & World Report may are facing tre sarre problem. the same frequency." priately challenged in classes, and work as its own 50 grand a year. now 3.12, it side with Lingenfelter. In its annual Meanwhile, Branier is tired of Roxanne, one of spritual are not receiving an education accomplishment. could be college survey and rankings, as looking for an employer to impress teachers, saw that Chico respected by institutions or employ­ But Chico Guess you only get restructured, posted on the Internet, Chico was with his CSUC diploma. While State functions as a dys­ ers," he said. State is not an forced to 2.0. ranked as "difficult, II while Cal professors are complaining that stu­ functional family. "I keep A committee is cunently being ivy-league out of it what you StudentS like Poly, often considered one of the dents should at least type their seeing the students as the appointed to examine academic school. And put in" J a cob academically top schools in the papers and come to class on time, children, the university as rigor, and if measures are taken, the unlike Stanford. Lingenfelter, CSU system, was labeled only he is lIying to earn a living. the family and the presi­ party may soon be over. Duke or Yale, a Craig Branier currently with a "moderately difficult." "And it's a lot harder than earn­ dent as one of the parents." 'The problem, however, is not mere diploma Engineering student 3.11, would Such rankings can be subjective. ing grades," he said. The "parents," or high­ limited to Chico. Universities such fTom Chico find his cumu­ 'l'"et, some professors such as Alan 'Tm thinking of just going back er-ups in the university, as Duke, University of may not awe lative GPA Rellaford, who was a student at to school. Does Chico have a grad­ have an underlying insecu­ Pennsylvania and Stanford feel employers. At Chico State, hopelessly buried at C. Chico and now teaches graphic uate program?" rity and fear, she said. "As they're suffering the same problem. Toddmancillas said, "GPA is In this case, average means design, consider course-work to be a defense mechanism to Duke University thinks it might everything." majority. Though seemingly devas­ very demanding. prevent people from seeing know what to do. Its administration Which is one reason why tating, many professors maintain ''I don't think it's any easier that fear, they do uncon­ scious things like drinking and other addictive stuff." This behavior, they said, Party school image still lingers but locals still adore Chico extends through the entire Chico State "family." English last semester. was important to the over all image Those years conjure up unpleasant agrees wholeheartedly with Rees. The negative energy is Student-Community "I had a great education of the university," Adamson said. associations of drinking out of con­ 'Things are much better. not a new development. and fOlDld the professors down-to­ And then the conversation trol, burning dumpsters, broken "The relationship "The energy looks like it relations improving earth and accessible. " Her daughter inevitably turned to Chico's party windows, injuries and bad feelings between the students and the was created many years was becoming antsy, but Hough school image. all the way around. department in the last years has ago," Roxanne said. Yvonne loomis was just waiming up to the subject "I travel the state exten­ "Unfortunately, the bad improved greatly," O'Brien said "There's no blame. The Special to The Orion and reluctant to leave. "My oldest sively and everywhere I go, it is the publicity tends to shadow the pos­ 'The degree and severity of events people who are 'the par­ daughter is a third-generation same. 'Party town.' Chico gets a itive," Rees said 'There are 230 stu­ we are responding to are not as fre­ ents' are operating from "1 hate living in this town CSUC graduate and teaches school bum rap. 1be trouble is 10 percent dent organizations at Chico State, quent and impacting as trey have agreement that they got because of the college," said here." Then came the black thread. of the student population cause 100 many of them actively involved been in the past." from other people." Barbara Sly, as she fingered the "I know some people say percent of the bad publicity." with the community. He talked The community of Chico burgundy towels at Wal-Mart. A Chico State is a party school," she Adamson fin- aoout Habitat for Humanity, which is a different matter, said Donald The attitudes of people 6O-ish woman with short gray hair said. "But, you don't have to party. ished by saying, "I believe Esteban is an effort to provide housing for Graham, the director of the not affiliated to the univer- arid sensible shoes, she continued. In my opinion, the party image is is working on it, but it is going to be low income families. And. he Psychological Counseling and sity also effect the energy, "[know the college brings a lot of probably relevant to where you are an ongoing job to promote the fine spoke of Greek Week. The students Wellness Center. Chico was they said. ''Their attitude is revenue into town, but I won't in life. The older you are, the more academics that are in Chico." from Greek organizations raised embarrassed by the unfavorable anti-student. If these indi­ even shop downtown because of And so it continued image created by the title of party viduals change their atti- them. " throughout every interview. The school. 'The one shining moment tude and begin to look Moving toward the white "1 hate living in opinions were a mixed familial bag, " ... the party image of national coverage was a dubious more positively at the stu­ towels, she finished. with one exception. Party school honor at best," he said dents and invite them to be ''They party all the time. And, this town because and Pioneer Days punctuated is relavent to No community wants to more studious, instead of • what aoout Pioneer Days? 'They of the college. almost every conversation. It is where you are in be known ac; the home of the No. pigeon-holing them as set dwnpsters on fire and turned a obvious past events still haunt the one party school in the nation. drunks, the !:tudents will police car over." They party all the community. Like the taste of garlic life. The older you At times, letters in the react to that and rise to Most of Chico's residents long after the pizza has been &terprise-Record seem to indicate meet their expectations," are more than willing to share their time." devoured, it still causes indigestion. are, the more of a Chico harbors a general animOSity they said. opinions about the university. Barbara Sly Back in town, Rick Rees, party school Chico toward the college. However, this Looking into the future, AL-nost 14,000 students comprise Chico resident associate director of student activi­ is in direct contrast to The Orion they saw that it held a mar­ close to 30 percent of the city pop­ ties, touched on the past, then State seems." Survey in which a whopping 96 keting campaign for social ulation. Chico State University is moved to the present. percent said the community was responsibility. "Something "In the two years preced­ Mary Elizabeth Hough better off because it had the lDliver­ along the lines of, 'Friends such a big part of Chico it is diffi­ Chico resUlent cult to separate the two. of a party school Chico State ing the end of Pioneer Days, there sity. At first these two facts seem don't let friends drive 'The good news is Sly rep­ seems." were events which were building. incompatible. But it says so~ drunk,'" the psychics said. resents a minority who view the That may be true, but the Gatherings were becoming too more than $8,000 for the Boys & thing important about the relation­ "I see a pulling togeth­ college so negati,:,ely. More than reputation is far reaching. large and many outsiders were Girls Club and donated 20,000 ship between Chico State er," Roxanne said. "Like a 92 percent of the people swveyed Darold Adamson, who is beginning to look for the biggest cans of food to the Jesus Center. University and the city of Chico. community feeling among agreed that the university was an the commissioner of the Northern party in the Western Hemisphere. 'The students are now worki.'lg hard It says we are family. It says the students. The move­ ~ to the community. But Sly did Section California Interscholastic And, it was a party. 1l1ere was a lot to do a lot of their own policing, there is a complex relationship ment will be; 'We have a tOllch on a subject that would Federation, said his first concern of drinking and things got out of Rees said And the police have between Chico State and the city, community here, within ~me a familiar black thread. was for the loss of the football pr0- hand. I'm not sure what the rebel-i made a real effort to connect with like there can be in any family. It the university, so let's look • A few aisles down, Mary gram. lion was about, but the result was the college. Things are much better. says the city can be madder than out for each other and ' Elizabeth Hough was shopping "I think it was a terrible the cancellation of what had been a Mike O'Brien is a 1985 hell and still love the university. build. Let's do something with her ll-year-old daughter. She mistake to drop football. I know it lot of fun," he said Chico State graduate, and he is also And. party school title notwith­ different, '" she said. waS a re-entry student and graduat­ was expensive' and many did not In 1990, there were ,the ,the crime prevention officer for the standing, it says Chico State is part ed with her bachelor's degree in support it, but I feel the program riots during Rancho Chico ~ys. ' Chico Police Department. He of Chico. , ':", " 'I' ,I . '. ., .' ~ ...... - ...... 'I 'I .• ~.

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