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Expert: Duck parasite will ease offWINONA, Minn., Nov. 30, 2002 -- The parasite that has been killing ducks feeding from the Mississippi River is not a major cause for concern, a Winona State University biology prof says. Kim Bates, a parasitologist, said that the large numbers of ducks found dead or dying on the river shore are part of a natural cycle. More than 400 dead or dying ducks have been found in Wisconsin infected with a parasite called a trematode, which is common in snails and causes anemia in ducks, Bates said. "Most trematodes do not kill their host. They are good at taking what they need to survive without harming their host, and therefore preserving their food supply," she said. But now, with ducks migrating in large groups, hundreds to thousands congregate in staging areas to stock up on a plentiful food supplies, she said. The massive numbers give rise to parasite infestations, she said. Once the ducks move on, the infestation cycle will be broken, Bates said: "It acts kind of like an epidemic. It hits hard and then it is gone."
Reporter: Janet Korish
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Nov. 30, 2002 | Firefighters responded to a false alarm at Lourdes dorm at 3:30 p.m. |
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Nov. 30, 2002 | BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): UW-Parkside 77, WSU 53. |
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Nov. 29, 2002 | BASKETBALL (MEN'S): Florida Southern 101, WSU 94. |
R.I.P.: Mary Lucile (Walch) KronebuschALTURA, Minn., Nov. 27, 2002 -- A Winona State Teachers College alum, Mary Kronebusch, died at age 73 at her daughter Kay's home, where she lived, in Oronco, Minn. She taught sixth grade in Rushford, Minn., after college. She lived most of her life in Altura.
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Nov. 27, 2002 | A student reported at 3:30 p.m. that her vehicle was struck by another vehicle while parked in the Sheehan dorm lot between 10 a.m., Nov. 25, and 6 a.m., Nov. 26. |
Does anybody want WSU gen-ed job?WINONA, Minn., Nov. 27, 2002 -- In the first week that the job of director of the University Studies program at Winona State has been advertised, nobody has applied, but liberal arts Dean Jow Gow said he's confident somebody will soon. "It's only been a week since they've been notified of the search," said Gow. The deadline is Dec. 13. The position, open only to on-staff profs, involves administering the increasingly complex requirements designed to introduce all Winona State students to the major fields of human knowledge. "We need someone who knows about this campus and the culture around it," said Gow. "That's why the position is filled internally." Gow hopes that the position, being vacated by psych prof Kerry Williams after spring classes, will be filled by next fall. "One of the reasons why the search is taking place now is so that everything will be set for next year," said Gow. The director is compensated with a reduced teaching load -- five classes per year instead of the usual eight.
Reporter: Ben Grice
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Nov. 27, 2002 | BASKETBALL (MEN'S): WSU at Eckerd. |
A date-rape cure?
Don't bet on itWINONA, Minn., Nov. 26, 2002 -- A new product that claims to detect date rape drugs on coasters isn't all that it's cracked up to be, say Winona State University counselors. Diane Palm, director of health services, pointed to recent news reports that the coasters are inaccurate. Pat Ferden, a Winona State counselor, said the coasters were "ripped to shreds" at a recent professional meeting she attended. Ferden said the counselors had only third-hand information, but the consensus is not to have the kids rush out and buy them. Winona State University does not stock the coasters for sale. "The university is really careful to find out what research has been done," said Ferden. Ferden is afraid the coasters will give a "false good feeling." She is afraid that students will test their drinks and think it is fine when the coaster doesnŐt test for all date rape drugs. "I donŐt want people to put a lot of stock in it at this point, even though it's a good idea," said Ferden.
Reporter: Teresa Hackler |
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| | Drink Safe Technologies out of Plantation, Fla., has developed drink coasters and business cards that, it claims, will detect the presence of certain date rape drugs. About 50 million coasters have been sold since March, mostly at college campuses and convenience stores, said Drink Safe Technology president, Fransisco Guerra. The coasters can also be ordered directly from Drink Safe Technologies for 45 cents a piece in quantities of 125 or more. The company claims the coasters are able to detect the presence of two of the most commonly used date rape drugs, Ketamine and GBH. There are, however, 36 date rape drugs in use. Drink Safe Technologies acknowledges that its products are not effective on all wine products, fruit juices, drinks containing tonic water or dairy and oily liquors. The company also concedes that the test may result in false positives. |
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Nov. 26, 2002 | BASKETBALL (MEN'S): Tampa 71, WSU 69. Bendictine 63, SMU 62.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 104, MSU-Mankato 97 (two overtimes). St. Benedict 72, SMU 57
HOCKEY (MEN'S): SMU 6, UW-Stout 2. |
WSU among college best-buys againROME, Ga., Nov. 25, 2002 -- For the seventh year in a row, Winona State University has been listed as one of the 100 best-buys in undergrad education in the nation by Institional Research and Evaluation. The ranking is based on a formula that includes admission scores for frosh and out-of-state tuition. At $13,185 for tuition, fees, room and board this academic year, Winona State was 32.1 percent below the national average. Winona State was the only Minnesota college in the Top 100.
Binging leads WSU frosh to detoxWINONA, Minn., Nov. 24, 2002 -- A Winona State University frosh was rushed to the hospital detox unit after being found unconscious in a Prentiss-Hall dorm corridor. Police cited the student, age 18, for underage consumption.
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Nov. 24, 2002 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A non student was found sleeping in a dorm stairway at 12:37 a.m. The individual had been checked in by a tenant, who was eventually contacted to pick up his guest.
INCIDENT NO. 2: A student attempted to enter the Quad dorm at 2 a.m.with alcohol and was stopped by guards. |
Rescuers to Heffron dorm to help drunkWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- Rescuers were summoned to help with a drunk student at the Heffron dorm at St. Mary's University at 12:21 a.m. His situation was less serious than thought, and he was left with friends to sober up.
Bar stings catch Shorty's. Brewski'sWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- The cops sent an underage undercover agent into Shorty's and into Brewski's to see if he would be served. It worked, police said. In a 7:50 p.m. sting, a bartender at Shorty's. 528 W. Center St., just east of the Winona State campus, was charged with serving a minor. An hour later, a bartender at Brewski's, at the Westport Riverport Inn, was charged also with serving a minor..
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Nov. 23, 2002 | INCIDENT NO. 1: Security guards found alcohol after asking tenants in the Lourdes dorm to quiet down at 2:45 a.m.
INCIDENT NO. 2: A student attempted to enter the Quad dorm at 2 a.m.with alcohol and was stopped guards.
INCIDENT NO. 3: A student was stopped attempting to bring
alcohol into the Lourdes dorm at 2:20 a.m. |
Schyde's bartender punched; man arrestedWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- Police arrested a 26-year-old man after a report that he punched a bartender in the face at Schyde's Drinks & Whatnot, the largest bar in the downtown drinking district. The man was charged with fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
SMU student to detox after for incidentWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- Police responding to a suicide threat at the Heffron dorm at St. Mary's University a little after midnight rushed a frosh to the hospital to have his stomach pumped. The student, age 18, was charged with underage alcohol consumption.
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Nov. 23, 2002 | BASKETBALL (MEN'S): Michigan Tech 87, WSU 69.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 77, Michigan Techn 78. Wartburg 82, SMU 76.
HOCKEY (MEN'S): SMU 4, Bethel 2.
HOCKEY (WOMEN'S): Augsburg 6, SMU 1. |
Profs may lose raises in new GOP eraWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- With the recent gain of Republican seats in the state Legislature, state college faculty find themselves facing major pay cuts, according to Dave Bratt, the Winona State University faculty president. With more Republicans, Bratt said, the new master faculty contract will be less likely to be ratified. "Republicans tended to be against certain provisions of the contract," he said, noting GOP resistance to extending employee insurance benefits to same-sex partners. To be ratified, the current contract must be accepted by the state House, Senate and governor. The current contract wasn't voted on during the last session, which ended in April, because the faculty union figured it would have a better chance after the Nov. 5 elections. "They rolled the dice and lost," Bratt said. Instead, the contract was given interim approval by the state's commissioner of employee relations. So for now, the contract is in force. But, said Bratt, "this card can be played only once." The contract now must go back to the Legislature for a floor vote by May 19. "That's the absolute deadline," said Bratt. If the contract is not ratified, the state college faculty, including Winona State profs, will revert to the old contract. "This would have devastating effects," said Bratt. "Most significantly, faculty salaries would be substantially less," reverting to levels in a contract that's now three years old. Professors who've been at Winona State a short time could be lost to more lucrative teaching positions elsewhere, said Bratt. "It really could have a double-whammy effect," Bratt said. Teachers nearing retirement could be affected too, said Bratt: "The amount of money they receive monthly for retirement could be considerably less if we do revert to the previous contract." The most significant detriment would be emotional, Bratt said: "Faculty morale would go down."
Reporter: Ben Grice
WSU prof receives distinguished educator awardROCHESTER, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- The Minnesota Business Educators presented its Distinguished Business Educator Award to a Winona State University prof, Jeanette Karjala. Karjala teaches administrative information systems
First KQ football webcasts attract 10-15 listenersWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- Winona State University athletics, long broadcast by campus radio station KQAL, can be heard on the web. This fall KQ has been testing web broadcasts of play-by-play coverage. According to university's telecom engineerTom Hill, broadcasts have been heard by 10 to 15 listeners per event. The small number, he said, has been a blessing since the broadcasts are only being run on basic server units. Hill said the coverage is possible with two Gateway computers purchased with interactive television and athletic funds. Athletic Director Larry Holstad said, "We had a lot of people asking about it, and we finally found a way to get it." Holstad said that he had been making efforts to get games broadcast over the Internet for years before it finally came into fruition. "We're trying to create more interest in WSU from people outside the KQAL listening area," Holstad said. He said the broadcasts are great for far-away parents of student-athletes. So far only football has been broadcast. Holstad said that KQAL determines what events will be covered adding that historically the station has covered men's football, men's and women's basketball, and men's baseball. He said he hopes that more sports such as softball will be covered in the future.
Reporter: Brian Weber
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Nov. 23, 2002 | INCIDENT NO. 1: Security guards found alcohol after asking tenants in the Lourdes dorm to quiet down at 2:45 a.m.
INCIDENT NO. 2: A student attempted to enter the Quad dorm at 2 a.m.with alcohol and was stopped guards. |
If Level 3 sex creeps enroll, you'll knowWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- Convicted sex offenders who decide to seek employment, volunteer or enroll in a Winona college now must register with campus security or the city police, according to a federal law that took effect Oct. 28. The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act states that authorities must then make this information available to campus people. Previously, sex offenders had to register only in their home states, which left a large loophole for offenders in school in another state. However, some loopholes remain. "The law does not have as much teeth as one would think," said Deputy Police Chief Don Walski. For example, he said, police can release information only on Level 3 offenders, considered the most likely to be repeat offenders. Walski keeps track of all convicted sex offenders living in Winona. "Last week I was supplied with the names of sex offenders who reside within Winona and are attending our schools," said Walski. "Currently we have no Level 3 offenders."
Reporter: Teresa Hackler
WSU prof examines European integrationWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- A political science prof at Winona State University, Gaspare Genna, wrote an article, "Structural Condition and the Propensity for Regional Integration," in the journal European Union Politics.
Feel down? May be the seasonWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- 'Tis the season to be depressed seems to be true for a segment of the Winona State University students who become depressed as the days get shorter and the semester gears to wrap up. This time of year can be hard on students who often face final exams around the beginning of winter giving them a combination of seasonal depression and stress said health services Director Diane Palm. Palm said that the best place for a depressed student to go might be the Gildemesiter counseling center, although health services can offer some suggestions and prescribe medication. Palm said seasonal depression is sometimes hard to diagnose because it kicks in at the same time of year as finals and the holidays, which can leave people suffering from "holiday blues," but that as much as 10 percent of the student body may be afflicted. Seasonal depression seems to be more common in northern latitudes because the winter day gets shorter the closer to the polar regions, said Palm.
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Grawe: Hope Costello learned lessonWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- The re-election loss of Sen. Tim Hutchinson, R-Ark., should be a lesson for Winona State University senior Justin Costello who lost his GOP bid for the state Legislature, said veteran campus republican Paul Grawe. "The guy divorced his wife and married a staffer, Grawe said, referring to Hutchinson. "Republicans donŐt like people who get into office by running on the Republican ticket whose values arenŐt Republican values," he said. Grawe, who himself once ran for Congress, talked in an interview about "Republican psychology": "If Costello intends to have a future, he doesnŐt want to be like Hutchinson. DonŐt get into trouble with the law." The Costello campaign became mired in his police record for underage drinking and his sponsorship of a party that attracted under-21 college students with lap-dancing at $5 a pop. Candidates can overcome their past, Grawe said, pointing to President Bush's alcohol problems in his 30s: "George W. learned this the hard way. Now heŐs a model." Grawe said he sees photos of Chelsea Clinton in the tabloids all the time, but doesnŐt see that having any affect on the way Democrats vote. "Are two daughters of a Republican President a concern? Do Republicans pray about them? Do they write to the president about them? Does the president talk to his daughters about the concerns? You bet he does," said Grawe. "Democrats play that they are pro-family." However, Grawe said he doesnŐt see Democrats standing up for family values.
Reporter: Teresa Hackler
Background: WSU Republican: Election a "massacre"
Cool fall eases pollen allegeriesWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- Winona people are breathing a little easier because of unseasonably low pollen counts. At Winona State University, health services chief Diane Palm has seen allergy cases from the usual 15 patients a month in the fall: "As of today I've only seen about eight patients total for the months of October and November." According to Joe D'Aleo of the National Weather Service in La Crosse, Wis., during the first week in October nights on average were 38 degrees Fahrenheit. For pollen to hold its form throughout October and into November, nights must not dip below 40 degrees. "Therefore, most of the pollen in Wisconsin and Minnesota has already died and won't be back until spring," said D'Aleo. Pollen counts are 2 units on a scale to 10 around the Winona area, compared to 5 a year ago. Said D'Aleo: "For all those times when you felt down because of the cold weather in October, which in effect killed off the pollen problem, now you can look back and say maybe that cold streak was a blessing."
Reporter: Jerrad Radocay
Fan bus planned for Mineral Water BowlWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- Tickets for the Warrior fan bus to the Mineral Water Bowl football game will be available until Dec. 3, organizers said. If 40 people don't sign up, the bus will be canceled. The bus is scheduled to depart from campus at 10 a.m., Dec. 6, for an eight-hour trip to Excelsior Springs, Mo. The fare: $50. Tickets for the Warrior game against Emporia State University are an additional $10. For overnight lodging, in the $65 to $90 range, as well as other add-ons, including a $20 banquet, is available at (507) 457-5020.
Benefit concert set for Maxwell kidsWINONA, Minn., Nov. 23, 2002 -- A quartet of musicians representing the Chicago, Minneapolis and Duluth symphonies will be coming to Winona State University for a concert benefitting the Maxwell Children's Center. The performance was arranged by two parents who have children enrolled at Maxwell. "It's an unusual and exciting fundraiser for us," said June Reineke, Maxwell co-director. "We're billing it as 'dinner and a date for moms and dads.'" Maxwell Children's Center is providing childcare for children age 12 and younger for parents who attend. Date: Dec. 6
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
Cost: $5 to $10
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