The USA Today Top 25 coaches’ poll now includes our very own Fresno State Bulldogs… before the season even begins. This is the first time the Bulldogs have made the Top 25 in a preseason poll. However, we barely made the cut at No. 25.  While the Bulldogs have made the Top 25 in a previous year (2005) this is the first time they have made it to the preseason poll.

They also predict the Georgia Bulldogs will win the national title. Last week Fresno State was picked by the WAC Coaches to win the league title.

Georgia received 22 first place votes to be ranked No.1, followed by USC at No. 2, which had 14 first place votes. The Trojans and Bulldogs are the only two California schools ranked in the preseason Top 25.

Rutgers, Fresno State’s season opening opponent, received 53 points, good enough for 29th in the rankings.  Wisconsin, Fresno State’s home opening opponent is ranked No. 12 in the coaches poll.

Get more information at http://gobulldogs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080108aaa.html.

The Fresno State Bulldogs will still be taking on the UCLA Bruins this coming football season. However, the date is changed to Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 12:30 PT. Make sure you check your schedules and make the appropriate changes for tickets and whatnot because this is not a game to miss!! If you must miss it then you can catch the coverage on ABC or on KMJ 580.

Go Bulldogs!

In May 2008 Fresno State student Jeff Phillips won the iamfresnostate video contest. As the first competition of its kind to hit the college scene, Fresno State is proud to showcase its number one video.

You can view the video on youtube.

Going from the 50-yard line of Bulldog Stadium to Beijing’s Tienemen Square, 25 past and current Fresno State students and Director of Bands Gary Gilroy will participate in a 2,008-member ensemble of young people from around the world at the summer Olympics in China.

The only catch is that each musician is paying his/her way, which totals to $4,500 each. Donations can help dramatically with the cost and also help make this dream a reality.

To help our Bulldog musicians make a smooth departure on July 29th, visit the marching band’s donations page, here.

Visit www.fresnostatenews.com for more information on the Bulldog Olympians.

The Central Valley Coyotes will be taking on Tri-Cities Fever this Saturday, July 27th at 7 p.m. Prices begin at $8.

Check out www.savemartcenter.com for more details on this and other exciting events!!

The Vans Warped Tour 2008 will be at the Save Mart Center August 13. Hear bands like: Angels and Airwaves, Gym class Heros, Evergreen Terrace, and MANY MORE!

Check out the line up of bands at: http://www.warpedtour.com/warpedtour/bands.asp

Tickets start at $33.25 go online to find out more! www.savemartcenter.com

Are you ready? Football Student Season Tickets are on sale now! Football student season tickets are available to all current Fresno State students for just $60! That’s five home games for just $60! Be sure to secure your seat now for the home opener against Big Ten opponent Wisconsin on September 13. To purchase, log on to www.gobulldogs.com or call 559-278-DOGS. Please have your Fresno State student ID available as we will need your ID number.Bulldog fans that have not purchase their 2008 football season tickets can take advantage of a big day of Bulldog football on Thursday, July 24, when KMJ Radio holds a Bulldog Football “Ticket-a-thon”. All day long, KMJ will be promoting Bulldog season ticket sales with the goal to sell 580 season tickets. KMJ can be found on the AM dial at 580.

The Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning can help you out. Did you know you can even get academic credit for getting involved? California State University, Fresno students can enroll in two different courses that will furnish them with an in-depth community service-learning experience. Students can choose where they wish to do their service activities from hundreds of nonprofit agencies and can tailor the experience to fit their schedule and interests. The two courses available to students are Community Service 1 - Community Service-Learning and Community Service 101 - Community Service Internships. These courses are open to all students regardless of major or year in school. Check out more at: http://www.csufresno.edu/cesl/index.shtml

Like Music? Come see Ricardo Marlow, a flamenco guitarist, Wednesday, July 23rd, at 7 p.m. - Concert Hall (Music, 126). Student tickets are $15.

Fresno State’s soccer team kicks it into high gear August 18th at 7:00 p.m. with their home opener against Fresno Pacific in an exhibition game.

Games are free with a valid Fresno State ID.

Check out the schedule at: http://gobulldogs.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/sched/fres-w-soccer-sched.html

It took movers 19 dys to move the over 1 million volumes back to the Library.  The books have been stored in a warehouse in southeast Fresno for the last three years.   But until the renovation in complete in January of 2009 we will still have to go to the University Center to request our books.  The good news, less wait time to get the books. 

Russel Statham, a senior business administration major has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship that will allow him to study international business at England’s University of Central Lancashire.  He is one of 700 students across the country to receive the $4,500 Gilman Scholarship.  

 There  was a parade Thursday June 26, at 6:00pm to honor the Bulldog baseball team as National Champions. The parade began at Barstow and O’neil Park (East of Maple) and continued on Barsotw to Cedar.

 At 7:00 pm a welcome home rally began.  Each player and speakers such as President Welty, Mayor Allen Autry, ASI President Mackee Mason with ASI EVP Sandra Flores, and Athletics Director Thomas Boeh were introduced.

The Fresno State Bulldogs tasted victory last night in their first game of a best-of-three series only to have it snatched from their grasp.  The Dogs played in one of college baseball’s most memorable games filled with back and forth battles, high and low emotions.  The Dogs were down, tied, behind again, winning, and then tied once more during the game until the 8th inning when they seemingly took hold of all momentum to score three runs and lead Georgia 6-3.  No sooner could the players, all smiles, retake the field before they suddenly found themselves facing a Georgia comeback fueled by their All-American shortstop Gordon Beckham’s 2-run shot over the left field wall.  By the end of the inning Georgia was back on top 6-7 and wouldn’t relinquish the lead.Your Bulldogs will retake the field tomorrow to stave off elimination and force a Game 3.  You can support them this afternoon and catch the game on ESPN at 4 pm (PT). Go Dogs!!!

On Monday, June 23, 2008 Senator McCain paid a visit to Fresno State. Our ASI president Mackee Mason, along with Provost Echeverria, presented a baseball jersey with Sen. McCain in recognition that our team has made it to the CWS championship. Senator McCain stayed for a few short minutes after the humble recognition to talk with our very own ASI President. 

President Mason was was there to encurage all students to familiarize themselves with the presidential candidates and more importantly - get out and vote.   Need to register? Go to www.rockthevote.com

 Read More:  http://www.fresnostatenews.com/2008/06/McCain.htm

 Posted: 6/23/2008 by MM

The Fresno State baseball team doesn’t understand the concept of giving up. Down early in the season, they have managed to get their game together and not only win the WAC Championship but got invited to the College World Series. But they haven’t stopped there.

With two games under their belt, the Dogs continue to be undefeated in the CWS.

North Carolina and LSU (who are both 1-1) will face off to see which one gets to take on our Bulldogs in Game 12 of the CWS.

Take a look at the CWS Braket: http://gobulldogs.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/08-cws-central.html

Follow the ‘Dogs throughout the CWS on www.gobulldogs.com with a behind-the-scenes look at the experience of being in Omaha.Posted 6/18/08 by TP

The Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market is best known for its wine and ice cream, but it has recently released a new olive oil to its customers. This olive oil has won awards at the San Diego Food and Wine Festival in 2006 and 2007 and at the Yolo County Fair in 2007. More good news about the market: Fresno State corn is back! The Farm Market is located on Barstow and Chestnut.

ASI’s Executive Vice-President, Sandra Flores, will track her progress as she completes 20 of the “Top 40 Things You MUST Do Before You Graduate.”

See hows she’s doing at http://www.asi.csufresno.edu/SandraTop40.html

To help celebrate the University Student Union’s 40th Birthday this year, ASI has put together a list of the top 40 - alcohol free - things that you should do in and around campus before graduation.  This isn’t just a recommendation, this is a challenge! If you can prove by picture, receipt, scar, or other form of verification that you have completed at least half (20) of these items since the start of your time at Fresno State and May 8, 2009 you will be entered to win big prizes. http://www.asi.csufresno.edu/Top40.html

PAWS, a student organization, would like to partner you up with an alumni working in your desired field. The concept is simple. You sign up, they pair you with an alumnus who gives you advice and they pick up the bill. Sign up online at www.fresnostatealumni.com or for more information, contact Katie Johnson at 278-4669.