Team With No Home

 The Rams track team finds itself homeless for the second consecutive season as the poor economy, apparently poor initial construction, and everyday wear and tear continue to erode Fresno City College’s track inside Ratcliffe Stadium. The all-weather track, built in 1986, now operates as a practice track for the team.

Fee Hikes Will Double Enrollment Cost

 In its new budget plan, the California Legislative Analyst’s Office has proposed an increase in community college enrollment fees — a potential 54 percent hike, from $26 to $40 for 2010-11. The increase, meant to “leverage more federal aid and provide needed funds” to the state’s community colleges, may take effect in the fall 2010 semester, a proposal garnering various reactions from Fresno City College students and staff.

FCC Students Do It For The Kids

Volunteers raise nearly $8,000 for Children’s Hospital.

On March 9, two dozen Fresno City College student organizations collected $7,798.91 for the Children’s Hospital Central California by participating in Kids Day. Established in 1988, Kids Day is an annual event devoted to raising money for the hospital.

Farmers Market Welcomes Students

 Students looking for an alternative to the food fare on campus might consider walking down to the corner of Van Ness and Olive avenues to the To-wer District Farmer’s Market. Produce and merchandise varies at the market, which is essentially a central Fresno swap meet.

Study Spaces Abound On Campus

 On a campus as busy as Fresno City College, sometimes it can be a mission to find a good, quiet place to study besides the most common spots. All over campus, students frequent areas where benches and tables are located. But most of those are not necessarily good places to study quietly without any distractions.