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Eric Peterson, top, has one of many romantic dinners with himself at their favorite restaurant. By LISA CHENEY Local college student Eric Peterson recently announced that he’s entered a committed relationship— with himself. Peterson vehemently denied rumors that the two were dating other people. “We’re totally committed to each other. We’ve never been happier.” When asked what prompted the campus heartthrob to take himself off the market, he chalked it up in large part to his current financial situation, claiming that monthly fees from his checking account were making it too expensive for him to date around. “It was partly
a cost-effective decision on my part, but it’s been really nice for us to spend more time together.” Peterson was apparently unaware of Free Checking from Washington Mutual. It’s an account with no monthly fees and the option to add Deluxe services like free online bill pay. And he could have gotten Free Checking just by visiting a Washington Mutual Financial Center, then signed up for online bill pay at wamu.com. “Dang,” said Peterson, “if I had known about Free Checking Deluxe, my current dating situation would be different. I probably wouldn’t have settled down with someone so soon.”
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n SEPTEMBER 29: Information session on study abroad in Sydney (spring 2005), D-121A, 12:30 p.m. 29: Phi Theta Kappa Informational Open House, A-216, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. 29: Scholarship Workshop I (presented by Phi Theta Kappa), A-216, 5 p.m. 29: Women’s Volleyball vs. Citrus, gym, 6 p.m. 30: Last day to file for a credit/no credit grade option 30: American Red Cross Blood Drive, Gorton Quad, 9am-2:30 p.m. 30: First Presidential Debate (George W. Bush & John Kerry), 6 p.m. n OCTOBER 01: Tony Gable: African American artist shares his creativity (presented by World Cultures), Saville Theater, 7 p.m. 05: Vice-Presidential Debate (Richard Cheney & John Edwards), 6 p.m. 07: Transfer Fair (presented by Transfer/Career Center), Gorton Quad, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 08: Second Presidential Debate (George W. Bush & John Kerry), 6 p.m. Pacific 08: San Diego Opera Unplugged (presented by World Cultures), Saville Theater, 7 p.m. 08: Women’s Volleyball vs. Southwestern, gym, 7 p.m. 13: Voter Awareness Day (presented by Phi Theta Kappa), Gorton Quad, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 13: Women’s Volleyball Alumni Match, gym, 7 p.m. 13: Third and final Presidential Debate (George W. Bush & John Kerry), 6 p.m. Pacific 14: Latino Heritage Panel: Celebrate with leaders in education and the arts (presented by World Cultures), Saville Theater, 11:15 a.m. 18: Deadline to Register to vote in the November election, Registrar of Voters, www.sdvote.com
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Dalton says, explaining that besides being short in length, the stories also have to be written in the most basic elements of the English language (around fifth-grade level) so the general public can understand. Patricio also admits that “learning how to write is the hardest part” for the show, but he has the opportunity to develop his media writing skills, even though he wants to pursue camera work.
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who have jobs throughout the media, behind the scenes. Dalton feels this success is also achieved by having “professors who have been in the business,” such as Castañeda, “and internships at stations.” He adds, “I know one doesn’t just walk into that position (anchor) ... You have to do a lot of reporting to get there.” Being well rounded in all realms of the field allows students to accept a variety of positions instead of being forced to compete in only one area of media. He says if students are willing to put in the time, it is “unlimited what they can do here.” “Newscene” members want to build a program that’s based around the student, both in creation and viewing. They encourage City students to give suggestions about topics that affect them and continue in their effort to build a television program that supports student interests, while using fin_17_5x6 8/4/04 4:18tool. PM Page 1 it as a key learning
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This seems to be the driving force behind “Newscene” — the ability to learn every role it takes to create a news broadcast, including production, TV/studio operation, writing for television and media performance. Castañeda admits it’s this hands-on approach that gives City students an edge. “That’s what separates City from other campuses,” she said. “Major universities may have nicer equipment and more editing suites, but their students aren’t on TV (after graduation).” Patricio backs up Castañeda’s claims, saying he had gone to San Diego State, where he only dealt with paperwork and quickly realized he wasn’t “going to learn like that.” He adds that the hands-on element makes all of the difference when pursuing a real career. There does seem to be a noteworthy success rate, specifically at City College, in radio/television. There are at least 10 graduates who have on-air jobs (including Lisa Lake at KGTV Channel 10 and Artie Ojeda at KNSD Channel 7/39), and many more
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