Race, gender and politics were the major issues when renowned scholar, ordained Baptist minister and public intellectual, Michael Eric Dyson spoke in the Fresno City College (FCC) gymnasium last Friday. Even though Dyson's speech was about serious issues, he kept his audience entertained with thought provoking comedy, as he blended today's pop culture with yesterdays.
With the price of gas soaring, grocery prices doubling and cost of living at all-time highs, Americans everywhere have been forced to ration in order to survive. For some, this may mean skipping that extra trip to the salon; for others, it may mean keeping those pair of shoes that you would have been tossed due to the tiny black smudge on the left side.
Between general education requirements and major requirements, it's hard to make time for any other classes, but sometimes it's worthwhile to consider the benefits of some courses offered at Fresno City College. Speech 20 -- Community involvement -- is one such class.
Fresno City College leaders cited education code as the reason for turning down Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi's proposed forum discussion about the state of higher education in light of California's proposed budget cuts. "We're adhering strictly to the ed-code," said President Ned Doffoney.