Donors and guests are invited to a reception honoring the  2008-09 Bulldog Pride Fund scholars — Amanda Junge, Alisia Lopez and Jared Lindo — on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Jensen Library of the Smittcamp Alumni House.

The reception is being held prior to the Fresno State Alumni Association's Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala held at the Save Mart Center. That evening, each scholor will be presented a $1,000 scholarship. The Bulldog Pride Fund Scholars represent some of the best and brightest students attending Fresno State. You'll enjoy meeting them!

Free admissions. Donations are always welcome and tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

THANK YOU VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbMnGhqlP5o

BPF WEBSITE: http://www.bulldogpride.org/

LAWN BOY

Author: Paul Lisicky

A Novel

Review By:  Leon Velasco

I thought it was wonderfully written. In some scenes I could actually remember finding myself in the same predicaments. Some cases you’d find yourself laughing out loud and rooting for; “The Lawn Boy,” then finding yourself anxious to see what happens next.

The writer did a great job. I don’t want to give it away too much, but,  haven’t you found that you’ve moved in with a lover only to find, you feel out of place because nothing is yours except for; your clothes in his drawers. Now add your estranged, non-supportive parents and a lover almost three times your age, with a pinch of mischievous revenge. Put it all in a pot, mix well and you get….”LAWN BOY. I didn’t want to put the book down.

The movement to pass Proposition 8 in order to overturn the legality of same sex marriage in California, has launched its first television ad. Seems it's not enough to appeal to those who for whatever crazy reason, think gay marriage is a "threat", but the ad spews three blatant lies. It asserts that Prop 8 will create gay sex education in schools (FALSE), that churches could lose their tax exempt status (FALSE, churches aren't even required to perform gay marriages if they don't want to. Remember, in America, marriage is a CIVIL act, not a religious one) and that people may get sued for personal beliefs (FALSE).

If you enter into any discussion with someone in support of Prop 8, know that the Proposition is very simple and has one result and one result only if passed. It will amend the California State Constitution to state that marriage is only between a man and a woman, thereby ending the current legality of same sex marriage in the state. 

Watch the video HERE

The Crystal Show, a cultural event featuring local artists, musicians  and guest speakers dedicated to addressing the problems of crystal meth and other drugs in our community will take place on October 17^th, from 5-9PM, at the Banker’s Ballroom in the Pacific Towers, at 1060 Fulton Mall Google Maps Link  

Presenters: John Tull, Fresno Falcons CEO  / Margaret Mims, Sheriff  / Jerry Dyer, Chief of Police / Dot Powell, Editor of Salt Magazine / Brent Brooks, Artist / Jeff Eben, Deputy Mayor / Henry T. Perea, Councilmember and Mayoral Candidate / Ashley Swearengin, Mayoral Candidate

Exhibiting Artists: Dora Mora / Dennis Montejano / Edward Marouk / Richard Espinoza / Mike McGarvin / Arcelia Pereschica / Richard Silva / Dixie Salazar / Denise Stover / Inez Tilden / Robert Levine Ph.D. / Artists of the Chris Sorensen Studio / Gloria Nazzaretta  / Samantha Canales and The Muralistics / Brent Brooks / Cynthia Chapman Manuszak

Visit the website for The Crystal Show here: DearCrystalMeth.Com