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Mid Central 2023.46

An experiment in personal news aggregation.

(date: 2023-11-17 17:10:35)


2023 ARRL Board of Directors Election Results

date: 2023-11-17, from: Amateur Radio Relay League News

ARRL  The National Association for Amateur Radio® announces the results of the 2023 ARRL Division elections.

ARRL Great Lakes Division Vice Director Scott Yonally, N8SY (2,175 votes), of Lexington, Ohio, defeated candidate Michael Kalter, W8CI (2,023 votes), for the position of Division Director. Yonally will assume the role when Director Dale Williams, WA8EFK, who has held the seat since 2014, …

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/2023-arrl-board-of-directors-election-results


Fresno State’s Hmong Student Association celebrates the history of Hmong New Year

date: 2023-11-17, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

On Nov. 14, Fresno State celebrated the history of Hmong New Year at the Satellite Student Union, with President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval announcing Fresno State’s Hmong digital repository located on the library website. The repository is a public collection of photographs, documents and videos that follow the Hmong people’s journey from Laos to the United States….

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/fresno-states-hmong-student-association-celebrates-the-history-of-hmong-new-year/


The K7RA Solar Update

date: 2023-11-17, from: Amateur Radio Relay League News

“ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 2306 UTC 16 NOVEMBER 2023 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

”Two recent CMEs associated with small solar filament eruptions are
expected to increase geomagnetic activity from mid 19-Nov to 20-Nov.

“INCREASED GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY EXPECTED DUE TO CORONAL MASS EJECTION FROM 19-20 NOVEMBER 2023.”

Solar activity was lower this week, Nove…

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/the-k7ra-solar-update-804


2023 ARRL November Sweepstakes Continues

date: 2023-11-17, from: Amateur Radio Relay League News

The second part of the ARRL November Sweepstakes is for phone contacts, and it begins Saturday, November 18 at 2100 UTC, and runs through Monday, November 20 at 0259 UTC.

The contest objective is to support amateur self-training in radiocommunications, including improving amateur operating skills, conducting technical investigations, and intercommunicating with other amateurs. Amateur stations i…

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/2023-arrl-november-sweepstakes-continues


Guest column: Open letter to President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval

date: 2023-11-17, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

Dear President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, We write to you as artists and humanists who care deeply about the power of language to shape or misshape our realities. Language links us as humans, but it can also humanize and individualize some groups at the expense of others and thereby enable and uphold oppressive, hierarchical structures. We who…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/open-letter-to-president-saul-jimenez-sandoval/


Hill and Yap lead ’Dogs to victory over Morgan State

date: 2023-11-16, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

After suffering its first defeat of the season to Kent State on Nov. 11, the Fresno State men’s basketball team improved its record to 2-1 after a commanding 87-68 win over Morgan State at the Save Mart Center. The team was led by guards Donavan Yap and Isaiah Hill, who both set milestones in the…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/hill-and-yap-lead-dogs-to-victory-over-morgan-state/


The Fresno State Art History club tackles femicide in art

date: 2023-11-16, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

Trigger warning: This story features sensitive topics. Judithe Hernández, a prominent Chicana artist who is the fifth and only female member in Los Angeles art collective, Los Four, has been showcasing the brutalities that happen to Mexican women through art. In the late 1990s and into the early 2000s, hundreds of women and girls were…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/the-fresno-state-art-history-club-tackles-femicide-in-art/


Fresno State’s Bulldog Marching Band joins the Metallica marching band competition

date: 2023-11-16, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

The iconic heavy metal band Metallica is challenging marching bands of any level to perform spectacular and energized covers of their music. Divided between collegiate and high school divisions, bands with the most impressive performances will win customized music equipment, furnished by Metallica and competition sponsors for their school’s programs. Fresno State’s Bulldog Marching Band…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/fresno-states-marching-band-joins-the-metallica-marching-band-competition/


🧸🚒 Atwater City Fire Fundraiser – Tri-Tip Dinner 🚒🧸

date: 2023-11-15, from: City of Atwater News Releases

Support the Fire & Police Toy Drive by purchasing a Dinner Ticket for only $60!! Every purchased ticket will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win hand-crafted BBQ and other various prizes!! See flyer below for more information and scan the QR code to purchase your ticket today! (Please note: ticket sales …

https://www.atwater.org/%f0%9f%a7%b8%f0%9f%9a%92-atwater-city-fire-fundraiser-tri-tip-dinner-%f0%9f%9a%92%f0%9f%a7%b8/


Alexander Payne’s direction in ‘The Holdovers’ provides a comforting approach to a new holiday classic

date: 2023-11-15, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

After facing messy traffic due to Gabriel Inglesias’ 2023 comedy tour at The Save Mart Center which lead me to miss the first 10 minutes of the movie that was projected off-centered for the first half an hour, ‘The Holdovers’ continued to raise my holiday spirit and had me forget all about the small inconveniences…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/alexander-paynes-the-holdovers-provides-a-comforting-approach-to-a-new-holiday-classic/


Review: The Camp Flog Gnaw experience from a VIP ticket holder

date: 2023-11-15, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

Hip-hop fans everywhere have been anticipating the return of the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival since its success in 2019. When Tyler, The Creator announced the dates for his festival in May, fans everywhere, including myself, rushed to get presale codes. Palms were sweating on June 2 at noon as eager fans refreshed their computers to…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/review-the-camp-flog-gnaw-experience-from-a-vip-ticket-holder/


Fresno State student athletes share how mental health plays an important role

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

Being among the most known people on campus and receiving athletic scholarships may make it sound very exciting to be a student athlete. However, the reality is that some of these students go through tremendous amounts of stress. “Student athletes are five times more likely to experience depression,” said Kelli Eberlein, an NCAA athletics healthcare…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/fresno-state-student-athletes-share-how-mental-health-plays-an-important-role/


Meet Yasmin Roman, the Fresno State equestrian junior who rides to success

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

Passionate, driven and collaborative. Three words that are all used to describe Yasmin, “Yasi,” Roman of the Fresno State equestrian team. Roman has competed in equestrian for over 14 years, however, it has not deterred from her academics or extracurriculars. She participates in toy drives, Read Across America with multiple schools and was also trained…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/meet-yasmin-roman-the-fresno-state-equestrian-junior-who-rides-to-success/


A day in the life: Head Coach Jaime White

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

If athletes are primarily known to be the face of a team, then Fresno State women’s basketball Head Coach Jaime White is the backbone. White allowed The Collegian to follow her around on Nov. 10 as Fresno State took on the University of California, Merced, showing us what being a head coach on game day…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/a-day-in-the-life-head-coach-jamie-white/


Kathleen McKinley leaves a mark on University Theatre

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

Kathleen McKinley is a monumental figure in the history of Fresno State’s theater department. For 40 years she’s been pivotal in directing many plays for the department and has been a mentor to an innumerable number of students. After this semester, she will be retiring. “I would say I was pretty involved in faculty governance,…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/kathleen-mckinley/


These Top 5 indie coffee joints offer rich espressos and studious spaces

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful place to study, a bustling social hub or simply a spot to unwind, Fresno’s coffee scene offers a wide spectrum of options, ensuring that every coffee lover can find their perfect place to savor a cup of liquid motivation. It’s no secret that I often find myself spending more…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/these-top-5-indie-coffee-joints-offer-rich-espressos-and-studious-spaces/


Review: In ‘Two Ladies of Vermont’ ETC puts a twist on a Shakespeare classic

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

“Two Ladies of Vermont,” written by Leanna Keyes and directed by Haley Wallace, was a clever reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen in Verona” that adapts its problematic ending. “Two Ladies of Vermont” modernizes its setting, time period and overall story while retaining key story beats from the original. The play was produced Nov. 10-12 by…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/review-experimental-theatre-company-presents-modernity-in-two-ladies-of-vermont/


Recipe: Jess’s ‘No Nonsense’ chocolate chip cookies

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

The holidays are around the corner and my gift to you is my much sought after chocolate chip cookie recipe. Over the course of six years, I’ve tweaked this recipe bit by bit to lead to this point. After almost lighting my kitchen on fire several times, I’m proud to say, my cookie recipe has…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/recipe-jesss-no-nonsense-chocolate-chip-cookies/


Video game review: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ is underwhelming

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III,” not to be confused with the 2011 game of the same name, saw its full release on Friday, Nov. 10. I’ve been playing it through early access for the last few days. When I heard about a zombies mode added to the game, as well as the return of…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/video-game-review-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-is-underwhelming/


The K7RA Solar Update

date: 2023-11-14, from: Amateur Radio Relay League News

“ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 2310 UTC/09 NOVEMBER 2023 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE:

”G1-G2 geomagnetic conditions are expected over 11-12 Nov, with a
slight chance of G3 due to the anticipated arrival of a halo CME
first observed 09-Nov. Conditions are expected to ease to background
levels on 13-Nov.”

A great, big geomagnetic storm on Sunday disrupted the s…

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/the-k7ra-solar-update-803


Are there enough counselors on campus?

date: 2023-11-14, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

Mercedez Espino gave up on seeking help for her mental health because of a poor experience with the counseling services at San Jose State University during the pandemic. Espino felt like she needed more support and the only people available were student counselors-in-training. “I felt like I kept info-dumping my own story and I was…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/are-there-enough-counselors-on-campus/


ARRL Hails FCC Action to Remove Symbol Rate Restrictions

date: 2023-11-14, from: Amateur Radio Relay League News

ARRL  The National Association for Amateur Radio® reports that earlier today, the FCC Commissioners unanimously voted to amend the Amateur Radio Service rules to replace the baud rate limit on the amateur HF bands with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit to permit greater flexibility in data communications.

“The Federal Communications Commission today adopted to incentivize innovation and experimentation …

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-hails-fcc-action-to-remove-symbol-rate-restrictions


W1AW Closed Thursday November, 16, 2023

date: 2023-11-13, from: Amateur Radio Relay League News

W1AW will be closed to visitors on Thursday, November 16 for building maintenance. The station’s regular operating schedule, including code practice and bulletins, will not be affected. W1AW will reopen on Friday, November 17 at 8:00 am Eastern time.

 

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/w1aw-closed-thursday-november-16-2023


Column: Is a Mountain West title still feasible for the ’Dogs?

date: 2023-11-13, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

It was a tough day in San Jose as the Fresno State football team took a massive loss against the Spartans, giving them an 8-2 record and losing the Battle of the Valley trophy.  Coming into the game, Fresno State was the underdog. San Jose State was the one-point favorite to win, although Fresno State…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/column-is-a-mountain-west-title-still-feasible-for-the-dogs/


Fresno State Powerlifting Club competes in 2023 USA Powerlifting Western Collegiate Cup

date: 2023-11-12, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

The first day of the 2023 USA Powerlifting Western Collegiate Cup took place at San Jose State on Saturday, Nov. 11.  Members of the powerlifting clubs of Fresno State, University of Southern California, San Jose State and Cal Poly Pomona competed in the first session out of two for the day.  “When [COVID] shutdown happened,…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/fresno-state-powerlifting-club-competes-in-2023-usa-powerlifting-western-collegiate-cup/


Fresno State suffers blowout loss to San Jose State

date: 2023-11-12, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

SAN JOSE – For just the second time in its last 19 games, the Fresno State football team suffered a loss.  The Bulldogs lost 42-18 to the San Jose State Spartans, giving the Spartans the Valley trophy at the CEFCU Stadium on Nov. 10. Fresno State had previously won two straight games against San Jose…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/fresno-state-suffers-blow-out-loss-to-san-jose-state/


Fresno State women’s basketball puts up triple digit win against UC Merced

date: 2023-11-12, from: The Collegian (Cal State Fresno’s Student Newspaper)

It’s not often that a freshman gets big minutes on a team, but for Fresno State freshman guard Taija Santa Maria, that is not the case.  In the game against the University of California, Merced, she finished with 24 points, four rebounds, three assists and played 26 minutes.  “She’s [Santa Maria] really well-rounded. Very efficient…

https://fscollegian.com/2023/11/fresno-state-womens-basketball-puts-up-triple-digit-win-against-uc-merced/