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Marine Vardanyan Staff Writer In Armenia, snow is an inevitable part of winter. But here in the San Joaquin Valley, it’s not something we get much of. The Armenian Students Organization didn’t let that stop them, as they decided to take their members up to the snow in Yosemite Valley for a fun-filled day of snowboarding and skiing. On Friday, ...

Staff Report The Armenian Studies Program, under the direction of Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, organized a study trip to Armenia in May and June of 2011. The four students essays below conclude a series on the reactions of students participants to their trip. Sarkis Manavazian Mass Communication and Journalism I have always enjoyed traveling, and I especially enjoyed going to ...

Staff Report Pete Peters, a well known Fresno business man and philanthropist, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. A beloved father, grandfather and uncle to many nephews and nieces he was fondly called “Uncle Pete” by everyone he met, a name he dearly cherished. He lived a full life with his twin daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews and nieces and ...

Andrew Esguerra Staff Writer On the evening of March 21, the eyes of the congregation were glued to a slideshow of historical Armenian manuscripts painting, presented to community members at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church of Fowler. Armenian Studies Program Coordinator, Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, spoke as part of the Lenten Series organized by Rev. Fr. Archpriest ...

Andrew Esguerra Staff Writer Illuminating a period of internal conflict within the Armenian faith, Professor Sergio La Porta, holder of the Haig and Isabel Berberian Chair of Armenian Studies, spoke before a sizeable audience at Fresno State on Thursday, March 22. This talk was part of the Armenian Studies Program Spring lecture series. Delivering a lecture entitled “Knowledge, Heresy, and ...

Tatevik Hovhannisyan Staff Writer Armenia has an ancient history and with its history comes a great culture, featuring different kind of dance and song. On Saturday, March 31, respected folk singer and dancer teacher Hasmik Harutyunyan held an Armenian Dance and Song Workshop for students at Fresno State, sponsored by the Armenian Students Organization and partially funded by the Associated ...

Denise Altounian Staff Writer Did the world know that the first Genocide of the 20th century was taking place when it was actually happening? Who was willing to help? Was there media coverage? As an Armenian-American these questions cross my mind whenever I think of the Armenian Genocide, and on Thursday, March 29th some of these questions were answered. Prof. ...

Marine Vardanyan Staff Writer When we think of Armenia today, we visualize the small landlocked nation bordered by Iran, Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Although modern-day Armenia may be smaller than the state of Maryland, it was once a great empire, stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean, under the rule of King Tigran the Great. Throughout history the Armenian ...

Ruzan Orkusyan Staff Writer One of the greatest responsibilities of an Armenian is to educate the non-Armenian community that they are a part of, about Armenian history, culture, and traditions. On Tuesday, March 20, 2012, Marine Vardanyan, Hagop Ohanessian and myself, Ruzan Orkusyan, introduced Armenia to a captivated audience during the International Coffee Hour, sponsored by Fresno State’s International Student ...

Suren Oganessian Staff Writer During the month of April one can usually find many lectures on the Armenian Genocide. Often it is politicians who share their knowledge, but on Friday, April 13, Peter Balakian, renowned Armenian-American author, shared his perspectives on Genocide and poetry at Fresno State. Balakian, an award-winning poet and advocate for Armenian Genocide recognition, was awarded the ...