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	Vol.7, No 39, November 4, 1999
	Ex-Clinton aide visits campus By Jose Corado Daily Forty-Niner The important thing is to do what you love because you will be good at it, said Dee Dee Myers, former White House press secretary and newly appointed California State University trustee during her visit to Cal State Long Beach on Wednesday. "In college I was interested in politics and in the college paper," she said. "I wasn't sure, however, what I wanted to do." Serving as press secretary under President Clinton from 1993 to1994, Myers was the first woman and the youngest person ever to hold that position. Myers lectured to students in a class taught by CSULB President Robert Maxson. Later, along with five other distinguished panelists, she participated in a leadership colloquium titled "Leadership Realities and Choices." "One of the things that is important to trustees is to visit the campuses," said Myers, who was recently appointed to the board by Gov. Gray Davis. "I had never been here. This is really great campus." One of the issues Myers hopes to address as a CSU trustee is remedial education. Myers said an alarming number of students that come to CSU campuses end up in remedial courses. What is scary, she said, is that so many college graduates come out not knowing the basics -- English and math. The other issue she is interested in is "Tidal Wave II," the torrent of students expected to flood California schools in the next few years. After leaving the White House, Myers co-hosted the CNBC talk show "Equal Time," discussing daily political developments. A 1983 political science graduate of Santa Clara University, Myers is currently a political analyst and commentator. In addition to running her own business, Dee Dee Myers & Associates, she is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair magazine, a regular guest on NBC's "Today" and other programs, and a lecturer on politics, current events and women's issues.		Sparks to fly onstage   Union founder: workers still struggle   Ex-Clinton aide visits campus   Krispy Kreme to sweeten Long Beach taste buds   KLON drive 2nd most successful Remedial editorial protest   LETTER TO THE EDITOR ...Get your game on!   The Charlatans U.K. stage classic comeback   Renowned poet recites work Water polo takes on Air Force   FROM THE BEACH Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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