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Computers bring
bytes to campus
By Alisha Gomez
On-line Forty-Niner
As more classes
require students to use computers, Cal State Long Beach has
equipped itself with computer labs across campus for students
to use.
The University Student Union has several computers available
at no cost that can be used for checking e-mail, typing reports,
or surfing the Internet. There is a small cost to print. The
lab is located on the second floor of the USU behind the 49er
Convenience Shop. Check with the lab for business hours.
Another location is the University Library, which has a big
computer lab located downstairs in the basement. At times,
students may have to wait, but the computers are free for
students to use.
However, it does cost 20 cents to print. Typewriters are also
available in the copy center for students to rent for an hourly
charge.
The Development Lab in the North Campus Center houses some
specialized computers. The lab's PCs and Macs are equipped
for video editing, and carry graphic programs like Adobe Photoshop
and web authoring programs like Dreamweaver.
Walter Gajewski, director of the Development Lab, said that
the center has included graphic touch tablets that are very
similar to pen and paper drawings. Students can now draw their
designs on a flat panel, like a stylist, and the drawing will
automatically appear on the screen.
"The most popular is the video editing software,"
Gajewski said. "A lot of classes are requiring students
to do semester projects that require making a movie."
This is especially true with students studying film and electronic
arts, Gajewski said.
Also, he said, archival inks are popular with art and design
students. This particular ink does not shift when printing
so colors will not bleed.
Currently, it is $3 to print an 8 1/2 x 11 glossy and $4 to
print a 13 x 19 matte, which Gajewski said they are only charging
to cover the center's own costs. To print black and white
is 20 cents.
The Development Lab offers workshops for faculty and Gajewski
said that if space is available, students will be allowed
to attend the workshop. But, he added, the student assistants
at the lab are well versed in the different programs to aid
students with questions. For more information on the workshops
go to
www.csulb.ed/acs/devlab/ and follow the links to multimedia
workshops.
Lastly, students should check for computer labs available
in their departments. If a particular class requires computers,
ask the instructor for available labs.
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Courtesy
of North Campus Center
Lab assistant Yndia Williams helps linguistics
graduate student Pat Noda.
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