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| WINONA, Minn., Oct. 28, 2002 -- An Egyptian-born political science prof at Winona State University, Ahmed El-Afandi, a leader in the Islamic community, was honored with the Latsch Human Rights Award. During the uncertain days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, El-Afandi counseled Islamic students and called for understanding and calm. He was a tireless participant in post-9/11 community forums. At the awards ceremony, Dwayne Voegeli, who nominated El-Afandi, called him "one of the quiet heroes who have stepped forward." Said Voegeli: "You've made Winona a better place." The Latsch Award is bestowed annually by the Winona Human Rights Commission. |
Progress reported in WSU gender salary suitWINONA, Minn., Oct. 27, 2002 -- The appointed plaintiff in a lawsuit regarding salary equity for Winona State University female faculty said the matter is moving ahead, but no one knows when a settlement will be reached. Jeanette Karjala said the settlement process could take four to six weeks to complete. Karjala said women profs at Winona State receive salaries that are, on average, $1,400 below comparable male faculty. According to Karjala, an administrative information systems prof, data suggest that more often than not, men are hired on the high end of the Winona State salary scale while women are brought in on the low. Corrective settlements for similar inequities have already been reached for women profs at Bemidji, Moorhead and St. Cloud State, she said.
Reporter: Ben Grice
WSU prof: Senate race now "confusing"WINONA, Minn., Oct. 27, 2002 -- The death of Democrat Sen. Paul Wellstone is "a very confusing and unfortunate situation for all fellow Minnesotans," said Winona State University political science prof Darrell Downs. "I am as shocked as anyone else, said Downs, a Wellstone supporter himself. "With the election just 11 days away, this couldn't have happened at a worse time." The battle for the U.S. Senate will now be thrown into uncharted territory, Downs said. Before Friday, Democrats held control of the U.S. Senate by one seat. According to Minnesota law, Gov. Jesse Ventura must choose a Senate replacement. However, if a nominee dies of unnatural causes, the political party affected gets the upper hand in the selection process as stated in the U.S. Constitution. Said Downs, "I'm not sure what Ventura will do. I just heard that he didn't appoint himself to serve the rest of Wellstone's term mainly because he has some business to finish up before December. I'm sure things will play themselves out and we'll have a new Senator within days." Downs did not know Wellstone well: "We've only spoken to Paul once, when I bumped into him at a Washington, D.C., rally, so I will share one thing about the man: He was so honest and completely approachable, which in turn changed my prejudices of what senators really stand for."
Reporter: Jerrad Radocay
Background: Plane crash claims Sen. Wellstone
WSU forensics champ to nationals againWINONA, Minn., Oct. 27, 2002 -- Winona State University senior Shannon O'Brien qualified her analytical presentation for the American Forensics Association national tournament by finishing third at a regional tournament at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. "I'm really excited to go to nationals again, particularly because I qualified in an event I've never done before," O'Brien said. She qualified three events last year -- after-dinner speaking, dramatic duo, and program oral interp. At the Eau Claire tournament, Lance Morgan placed first place in dramatic interp. Also, Morgan placed fifth and Jessica Samens sixth in after-dinner speaking.
Costello backer: It's all mud-slingingWINONA, Minn., Oct. 27, 2002 -- The Winona Daily News was guilty of distorted reporting for its Page One article on the police record of legislative candidate Justin Costello, according to Jon Fritz in a letter on the newspaper's opinion section. Said Fritz: "Anyone can dig into a person's past and twist their malleable life into such a state that it makes them look bad, but in the end all you have is a twisted mass of distorted facts that were made for the sole purpose of hurting another -- and selling papers." Without citing any evidence, Fitz blamed the campaign of State Rep. Gene Pelowski, D-Winona, for the story: "The opposition party must feel extremely threatened in order to revert to the age old tactic of mud slinging."
Background: News reporter explains story's origin
Background: Pelowski not exploiting Costello boozing
Background: Friend: If Ventura can, why not Costello?
WSU SECURITY
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Oct. 27, 2002 | Security guards responded to a noise complaint at the Lourdes dorm at 1:09 a.m. and found alcohol. |
Domestic violence speaker due at WSUWINONA, Minn., Oct. 27, 2002 -- A women's advocate, Diana Miller from the Women's Resource Center, domestic violence, types of violence, red flags and support steps as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Winona State University.Date: Oct. 28
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Kryzsko Commons, Purple Rooms 5-6
Cost: Free |
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SPORTS
Oct. 27, 2002 | SOCCER (WOMEN'S): WSU 2, Bemidji State 0.
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Judges: Wisconsin OK on student fee distributionCHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2002 -- A federal appeals court ruled that the University of Wiscosin has devised a suitable distribution system for mandatory student fees that buffers decisions from government influence. The court called the system by and large "viewpoint neutral." Students challengers to fees going to activist groups, including gay organizations, had conteneded it was government confiscation against their preference to collect mandatory fees and then use them to support partisan causes. The university responded with a revision of its distribution policy that limits its discretion on doling out the fee revenue. The case had been closely watched nationwide because if could have upended the mechanism for funding all kinds of student activities.
Sunny fall yields leafy colorWINONA, Minn., Oct. 27, 2002 -- Abnormal amounts of daylight this fall gave an uusually colorful fall treat in the Winona area during late October, said meteorologist Joe D'Aleo of the National Weather Service. "Sunlight affects the brightness of the foliage, D'Aleo said. " So far this fall we've seen approximately one full hour more of sunlight each day."
Reporter: Jerrad Radocay
Friend: If Ventura can, why not Costello?WINONA, Minn., Oct. 26, 2002 -- A recent article about past alcohol problems will not cost Justin Costello the loss of all his supporters in his bid for the State House of Representaties in the Nov. 5 election, said Brad Agnew, a 20-year-old Winona State University junior who knows Costello from school. "I mean people here elected a pro wrestler for governor," Agnew said, a reference to the squeaker victory of Jesse Ventura in 1998. Agnew had a Costello sign in this porch window at King and Grand until his landlord made him take the sign down. "I'll still vote for him because he's a college kid. It doesn't matter if he drank before he was 21," Agnew said. Agnew admits he has never taken a lot of interest in politics but insists his backing of Costello is sincere. Agnew said he agrees with Costello's platform: "He's against raising tuition and that could help make me and my dad happier." He then said that he honestly believes that Costello can do the job. "If he feels he can successfully run for office, it shows he has put these incidents in the past. Other people owe it to him to do the same," Agnew said.
Reporter: Brian Weber
Background: Costello friend: He's a nice guy
Stadium upgrade goal: Hosting playoffsWINONA, Minn., Oct. 26, 2002 -- The vision for stadium upgrades at Winona State University includes permanent seating all along the north end zone to connect both sides of existing seating, said Athletic Director Larry Holstad. The additional seating would put fans in a horseshoe around three-quarters of the field. More restrooms opposite of the existing permanent ones are under consideration, he said. Also on the drawing board is a revised press box because the "TV and radio situation is not good," Holstad said. The existing press box is too small for reporters and statisticians. Holstad said the improvements may put Winona State in a position to bid to host a playoff game. Hosting a playoff game would be good for the university and the community, for business and school pride, he said.
Reporter: Jenny Butler
Background: New WSU stadium seats sell out
Fine levied in drunken sign-stealing incidentWINONA, Minn., Oct. 26, 2002 -- A St. Mary's University frosh, Ross Femite, was fined $140 in County Court for underage consumption of alcohol after being stopped by the cops at 3:29 a.m. on a Sunday night in September with a street sign. Femrite's compatriots have yet to appear in court. They were stopped after police received a complaint about rowdiness in the 600 block of W. 10th Street.
Background: Cops: Where'd you get the sign, buddy?
Background: Alcohol-related court fines
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WSU drunkenness incident leads to $140 fineWINONA, Minn., Oct. 26, 2002 -- A Winona State University frosh, Alison Ho, was fined $140 in County Court for underage consumption of alcohol relating to a dorm incident. Ho, 18, had been found passed out in a Richards dorm bathroom on Oct. 5, a heavy weekend drinking night. She was rushed by ambulance to the hospital for detoxification
Background: Two detox runs at WSU dorms
Background: Alcohol-related court fines
QUICK
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Oct. 26, 2002 | FOOTBALL (MEN'S): WSU 45, Southwest State 14.
SOCCER MEN'S): St. John's 3, SMU 1.
SOCCER (WOMEN'S): WSU 2, UM-Duluth 0. St. Benedict 6, SMU 0.
VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 3, MSU-Moorhead 0.
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WSU student returns from NASA projectWINONA, Minn., Oct. 26, 2002 -- A Winona State University engineering student, David Machac, is back from a summer as a National Aeronautics and Space Administration scholar. Machac was at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., where he worked in the structures and materials competency. About 150 college students nationwide participated in the NASA summer scholar program.
Costello friend: He's a nice guyWINONA, Minn., Oct. 25, 2002 --A friend and supporter of state representative candidate Justin Costello said that recent news of Costello's repeated run-ins with Winona police will likely not affect his would-be voters. Jake Poepl, a junior public relations student at Winona State University, said most of Costello's voters will be young people and students. "His violations may affect some, but most of us can associate with him," Poepl said, who acknowledged being ticketed for minor consumption himself twice before he turned 21. Poepl, who was with the Costello float during the last weekend's homecoming parade, supports his friend even though he isn't sure what Costello stands for: "I know he's told me what some of the issues are, but I don't remember them." When reminded that lowering college tuition is on Costello's agenda, Poepl didn't recall specifics. "Costello didn't say how he would accomplish anything, but it's tough to get even two minutes with him," Poepl said. "Whatever he does do, I know he'll work hard." Poepl thinks it's unfair to overly scrutinize anyone's life. "If anyone had a microscope put on their lives like that, you'd find something they did wrong."
Reporter: Ben Grice
Background: Costello backer alleges misquotes, distortions
WSU leaders to Houston to meet and greetHOUSTON, Minn., Oct. 26, 2002 -- Winona State University is hosting a Community Connections Day in Houston for administrators to learn how to better meet the needs of the region. At the session will be Darrell Krueger, president; Jim Schmidt, vice president; and other university executives. More than 120 Winona State alumni live in Houston.Date: Oct. 29
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Fortress Bank, 108 E. Cedar St
Cost: Free |
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