Lighter Side

  • Fresno State student is teaching other students to cook

    - Feb 28, 2021

    Eugene Alvarez is a 57-year-old Fresno State student. He uploads cooking videos to the Fresno State Book Trade and Advice Facebook group to help students learn how to cook healthy meals.

    Alvarez, who suffers from health related...

  • Animal support during the pandemic

    - Feb 17, 2021

    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought grief and loneliness to many lives as social activities are cut off. Some have found a solution by getting a pet.

    Megan Bowen decided to adopt an animal companion to help her...

  • TikTok videos bring in donations for Fresno homeless

    - Dec 2, 2020

    Homeless people in Fresno are going viral on TikTok thanks to Akram Mohsin or AK, a Fresno State student.

    Mohsin helps run his family business, The Tower Gas and Minimart. There, he has been recording TikToks featuring...

  • Christmas Tree Lane Opens

    - Dec 2, 2020

    Every year, Van Ness Avenue turns into Christmas Tree Lane in December. It’s a big commitment for the people who live along Van Ness, putting up Christmas lights and other decorations.

    Joseph Yrulegui, who lives on the...

  • Fresno State student becomes business owner

    - Nov 30, 2020

    When the pandemic put her job as a party host on hold, Fresno State student Rodjanay Walker decided to launch her own business based on what she had learned.

    “I was always very comfortable with balloons...

  • Firefighter Calendar 2021

    - Nov 30, 2020

    Hawaiian firefighter Michael Clark, better known as “Wildland Mike,” is producing a firefighter calendar for 2021 featuring real firefighters.

    Clark went viral after posting a TikTok where he debunked conspiracy theories about wildfires.

    “I came...

  • Feeding Your Pet Raw Food

    - Nov 19, 2020

    A diet for pets not often talked about is an all raw food diet. This diet includes lots of organic, grass fed, high quality meats, bones and vital organs that provide optimal health benefits for one’s...

  • Fresno State’s Math Day is November 20!

    - Nov 16, 2020

    One thing that is absolutely always odd… is a number that can’t be divided by TWO!

    It’s a good thing this year’s 6th Annual Math Day Celebration at Fresno State lands on Friday November 20th!

    The Fresno State...

  • Halloween in 2020

    - Nov 8, 2020

    Halloween may look a little different this year. Paula Valdez is a single mother of three who wants her kids to have fun but still be safe. “I am mostly sad for the kids. They love...

  • Fun at the pumpkin patch

    - Nov 5, 2020

    A local pumpkin patch is where a mother of two enjoys rides and games with her kids. “The pumpkin patch is open and I can spend time with my children and carve pumpkins,” said Elaine. “We...