Men's poet Robert Bly due WSU

WINONA, Minn., Sept. 30, 2001 -- Minnesota poet Robert Bly, will recite from his recent poetry at Winona State University. Bly is a significant force in contemporary American letters, said prof Ken McCullough, who is coordinating class visits. During the Vietnam conflict, Bly became an influential spokesperson and editor for the antiwar movement. Also, he is a seminal thinker on the subject of men and women. His book, "Iron John: A Book About Men," is a bestseller. He has written 14 books of poetry and eight books of prose, and compiled 10 anthologies. S

WINONA, Minn., Sept. 30, 2001 -- During four years as a varsity wrestler at Winona State, Bill Hitesman won 80 matches against only 34 losses, the university's third best record. Next weekend at Homecoming, Hitesman will be inducted into the university's Sports Hall of Fame. His record includes the Northern Intercollegiate Conference title in 1970 and 1972. He was a three-time NAIA All-American by placing third, fourth and fifth in the 1972, 1970 and 1969 national meets. While he was at Winona State, the Warriors placed third in the 1970 NAIA national tournament team standings. Later he coached prep wrestling at Zumbrota, Minn. Now he is director of student services at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.