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Sanger Superintendent places her mark

The Collegian

Kirstin Coronado has mastered the art of leading with inspiration, spirit, and determination. But she has faced challenges throughout her tenure in the Sanger Unified School District. In 2021, the school district was navigating the dangerous and totally new world of COVID-19. The pandemic had already claimed the lives of many around the globe, and...

Fresno State administration cuts ribbon for new student housing

The Collegian

Fresno State’s first housing project since 1968 was unveiled to be a 83,000 square-foot apartment-style building, which focused on bringing an affordable housing option to students. The building has 228 student beds and six family housing units. The affordability for students stems from the apartment-style construction of the new dorms. Due to all the rooms.

Trump administration threatens to gut Head Start rules, affecting 70,000 kids in California

The Collegian

The Trump administration appears poised to gut the central policies that shape Head Start, a popular and long-established early childhood education program that serves the country’s neediest children, including thousands in California. The federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs posted a notice that it intends to “significantly reduce regulatory

Five Bulldogs tabbed as Pac-12 preseason impact players ahead of inaugural conference season

The Collegian

As Fresno State opened fall camp on Tuesday, five Bulldogs received an early vote of confidence from the conference they are about to call home. Wide receiver Josiah Freeman, running back Rayshon Luke, defensive back Simeon Harris, offensive lineman Brayden Walton and defensive lineman Deijon Laffitte were named to the Pac-12’s preseason Impact List, recogni

Fresno State football holds its own Pac-12 media day

The Collegian

On July 20, Fresno State Athletics hosted its first official Pac-12 Football Media Day at Table Mountain Casino Resort after the Pac-12 once again did not hold a conference-wide media day. The event featured head coach Matt Entz, offensive coordinator Josh Davis, defensive coordinator Nick Benedetto and Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy along with several

Cal State gives $340K job to ex-president who stepped down after discrimination lawsuit

The Collegian

A California State University president who stepped down following a multi-million dollar settlement in a case accusing him of gender-based discrimination and harassment will earn a six-figure salary this coming year while he’s in between Cal State jobs. During the transition period, former Cal State San Bernardino President Tomás Morales will provide intern

559 Fights 125 returns with three title fights and UFC veterans appearance

The Collegian

On Sunday, July 19, 559 Fights returns to Eagle Mountain Casino with a packed card featuring three professional championship bouts. The flyweight, bantamweight and featherweight titles will all be on the line. The main event will feature undefeated prospect Tony Cortez (7-0) taking on Jose Avalos (8-6) for the vacant featherweight championship. Cortez has qu

After the final whistle: How former Bulldog Johnathan Arceneaux is shaping the next generation

The Collegian

Every sprint begins with a lesson, and after spending five seasons wearing the Bulldog uniform and totaling more than 2,200 all-purpose yards, former running back Johnathan Arceneaux is still chasing speed. This time instead of carrying the football, he’s helping young athletes learn how to find that same speed through his own business, Arceneaux’s Performan

California State Senate Judiciary Committee votes on bill to end child marriage

The Collegian

The California State Senate Judiciary Committee voted to progress AB 1267, a bill that will ban child marriage in the state, 12-0. Hitting the 10th hour of its meeting, Thomas J. Umberg, senator and chair of the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, introduced Gail Pellerin to discuss AB 1267, which will set a minimum age of 18...

Fresno State Foundation Board of Governors elects new chair amid ongoing changes

The Collegian

The Fresno State Foundation Board of Governors selected Chris Morse last week to be the new board chair, according to a campus-wide email from Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval sent Tuesday afternoon. A non-profit, the Fresno State Foundation manages roughly $315 million in grants and donations for the university. The foundation has made recent he

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