Spring Break
In looking for a photograph to attach to this blog as a way of visual self-introduction, I had to sort through a great deal of images. Of course, this was only a quick scan through electronic virtual images; around 2001 my personal collection switched from real hardcopy images on real paper to these ephemeral images that permanently reside on my computer; 2001 was the year I bought a digital camera. (0) comments
At his memorial in early August, family and friends wrote some of their most treasured memories of Christopher Ramos on pieces of paper that were later compiled into a book for his loved ones. Reading over the recollections, words such as passionate, outgoing and kind were used a number of times. Lexy Riddell, former girlfriend and Sacramento State senior interior design major, said Ramos was "always smiling." (1) comment
Ricardo Favela, a full-time art professor and Sacramento State alumnus, died of a heart attack on July 15. He was 62. Favela's involvement with Sac State's artistic scene began in the late 1960s, during which time he was working toward his bachelor's degree in art. (0) comments
Despite a bumpy semester, a no-confidence vote from faculty and a near strike due to stalled contract negotiations, President Alexander Gonzalez offered an optimistic tone in his fall address last Thursday, which promised a more open and cooperative administration. "Now that some time has passed and emotions have reached a reasonable level…we can examine the issues objectively, without hyperbole and distortions," Gonzalez said before an audience of approximately 900 students, faculty and staff. (0) comments
Two weeks after its official opening, Sacramento State's 53,000-square-foot Hornet Bookstore received a new director, 17-year book industry veteran Pam Parsons. Parsons, who was brought in two months after former director Julia Milardovich resigned, said her time spent as the general manager of a Palo Alto Borders is what qualified her for the job. (2) comments
Friday morning was the beginning of the weekend-long Fall 2007 Move-In for the approximately 1,100 students who will be living in the residence halls. The event, which was put on by Student Activities in collaboration with Housing and Residential Life, consisted of more than 300 volunteers helping students and parents move belongings into the residence halls. (0) comments
Associated Students Inc. failed to finalize its 2007-08 Strategic Plan and will instead enter the school year with what it calls its "top five priorities." ASI President Christina Romero said the current priorities may be modified and refined in weeks to come. No specific date to do so has been scheduled. (1) comment
Video clips of President Gonzalez's fall welcome address and reactions from students and faculty members. (0) comments
Tuesday, August 21 Vehicle recovery - COLLEGE TOWN DRIVE - Officers recovered an unoccupied stolen vehicle from the parking lot of a Motel 6. The vehicle was towed and a report was taken. Incident - PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING - A woman came to the front counter. A records check revealed that she had seven misdemeanor warrants. She was arrested and booked into Sacramento County Main Jail. (0) comments
Mojo (Mobile Journalist) writer Bridget Jones, explores different happenings on campus. Today, she looks into great deals on used books in the library. Continuing with the theme of books, the mojo checks out the Barnes & Noble-like bookstore. (0) comments
Though many of the beds remain vacant, officials of the Upper Eastside Lofts - off-campus housing exclusively for Sacramento State students - are optimistic about filling the empty rooms as the semester progresses. (1) comment
Another semester, another group of endless classes and another Associated Students Inc. board that you only see during elections, right? Well, read on and see… Hi. I'm Christina Romero, the girl you saw around campaign time in the spring. As the new 2007/2008 ASI President I am working on being a well known, visible president… I mean outside of the times where I'm trying to get elected (Just a joke, calm down). As you can see, I like to tease. (4) comments
Despite the low turnout of student participation among candidates and voters in the Associated Students Inc. election last year, the start of the school year may introduce a shift in trend. (0) comments
Despite accepting applications and interviewing candidates for the position earlier this summer, Sacramento State's Multi-Cultural Center has been without a full-time director for more than two years, but hopes to have a new director in place by January. The Center has had a rotating cast of temporary directors since December of 2005 when the position was vacated by Leonard Valdez. (0) comments
