Daily Clips

May 9, 2007

CSU/Campus News

Fresno State abuzz after fatal shooting

Fresno Bee 5/9/07

A Fresno State criminology student turned himself in Tuesday to face charges that he opened fire in an off-campus apartment in a dispute over a PlayStation, killing a former student -- and evoking raw memories of the Virginia Tech massacre.

Cal State Fresno shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

L.A. Times 5/9/07

A student at Cal State Fresno fatally shot one man and wounded two others in a dispute over a video game console, police said Tuesday.

Professor plays parts of historical characters

Ventura Star 5/9/07

Minor C. Keith has been dead for almost 80 years, but last month he made an appearance at Charles Macune's Survey of Latin America class at CSU Northridge.

Faculty debates Armiñana leadership

Press-Democrat 5/9/07

A group of disgruntled Sonoma State University professors is seeking to hold a faculty-wide "no confidence" vote on President Ruben Armiñana.


Editorials/Commentary

UC must prove itself

Contra Costa Times 5/9/07

We are pleased and excited to see that management of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will continue to be handled by the University of California.

End secret perks

Press-Enterprise 5/9/07

The boards that direct California's public universities are supposed to serve the public interest -- and serve it openly. The Legislature needs to pass SB 190, which would close a loophole in the state's 1967 open meetings law that lets the boards spend millions away from the public eye.

CSU fee cap would assist students, families

Oakland Tribune 5/9/07

It's tough enough to plan and save for your children's college education. When fees are hiked repeatedly, however, it makes it almost impossible.

Letter: No excuses for Chico State

Enterprise-Record 5/9/07

A May 3 headline stated "Chico State anticipates increase in enrollment."


UC News

UC will remain major player at lab

Sacramento Bee 5/9/07

The University of California on Tuesday survived recurring controversy to retain a hand in running the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

U. of California Will Retain Management Role at Lawrence Livermore Weapons Lab

Chronicle of Higher Education 5/9/07

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a contract on Tuesday to a management team that includes the University of California to operate Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory


California News

Governor may deepen budget cuts

Sacramento Bee 5/9/07

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is likely to call for state spending cuts beyond those he proposed in January when he presents a revised budget to the Legislature next week, administration officials said Tuesday.

Sacramento couple gives $100M to UOP

Modesto Bee 5/8/07

A Sacramento real estate developer and his wife donated $100 million to the University of the Pacific, transforming the university's future, officials announced Monday.


Other Sites of Interest

CSU Leader
CSU'S Weekly e-news publication.
CSU Newsline
The latest CSU Campus News.
Rough and Tumble
Daily California and political news.