Trolley Park
By Jessenia Varela Gomez
Trolley Park, located on North Van Ness Blvd, across the street from Fresno High hot spot Ampersand Ice Cream, is a small park that is still new to the area. It is the first park to be built on Measure P funds and was originally approved for a 1.5-million-dollar budget. Its total cost was 3.3 million dollars. It opened last spring on March 7, 2024.
The park, although small, is full of many different things for everyone. It has a playground, workout areas, a bocce ball court, water bowls for dogs, and many benches for sitting and hanging out. It is also nicely shaded and includes beautiful mosaic trashcans made by Fresno High students.
“Trolley Park is wonderful; it is so nice to be at a park that is clean and peaceful. I was able to get a lot of work done with my friend and it is such a nice place to be with nature,” said student Ysabellah Cervantes.
College Night
by Corina Lopez
On the evening of September 11, the Fresno Convention Center's exhibit hall hosted a College Night event. This gathering presented a variety of opportunities related to scholarships, academic programs, sports, and valuable information, allowing attendees to engage directly with campus representatives.
Students from several schools, including Riverdale High School and Carruthers High School, attended as part of field trips. When inquired about their career aspirations, many students expressed intentions to major in business and finance. College representatives from the University of California, California State University, and local organizations distributed incentives such as candy, pens, reusable straws, and beach balls.
The event was sponsored by Fresno State, which invited a representative from Bulldog Bound, along with Fresno County Superintendent Michele Kopher, to discuss the program and its opportunities, and they even brought along Victor E. Bulldog for a special appearance. In Kopher’s speech, she guaranteed “partnership with our school district, guaranteed college admission, starts as early as ninth grade.” She also claimed that she “appreciates Fresno State’s commitment to keeping families engaged and that they will continue to encourage local education.”