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WSU readies sexual assault web siteWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2003 -- By early February, the Sexual Violence Advisory Committee at Winona State University plans to post a web site to help campus people prevent and cope with sexual assault. Committee chair Suzanne Smith, a nursing prof, said the site will be more accessible than the current handbook. The site is the latest project flowing from a study on campus sex issues that was conducted under contract by the Winona Women's Resource Center after a series of events led to the need for a change in how the university makes this information available, Smith said. The site is coming on line as Jude WilsojnHalter, a former student, is awaiting sentencing for a Summer 2000 rape and an attempted rape. The site will place information pertaining to sexual assault in one place with links to the current university policy and advice for victims of assault. Assistant volleyball coach Christa Matter, who is involved in the project, said the point of the site is "for students to have a one-stop site" for anything related to sexual assault.
Reporter: Forrest Dailey
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| WINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2003 -- Student reporters who contribute the best news and photography to the CyberIndee will be eligible for the Bremer and Corrigan prizes again this year, said faculty-publisher John Vivian. The Bremer award, dating to 1998, bears the name of the late Adolph Bremer, who taught the first j-course at Winona State in 1966 and continued on the adjunct faculty until retirement. He was editor of the Daily News and a nationally recognized editorialist. The Bremer Prize, $500, is drawn from an endowed fund. The Corrigan Prize, $300, is named for Paul Corrigan, a promising Winona State photo student who drowned his sophomore year. The Corrigan Prize, also from an endowment, dates to 1992.
Details: The Bremer Prize
Details: The Corrigan Prize |
COMMENT: GENDER SETTLEMENT
DO THE RIGHT THINGWomen profs at Winona State soon will pocket as much as $4,400 each in their class-action suit against the university. It's not clear whether they have it coming. The women profs based their suit on a contentious salary audit. The state college system denied their allegations of gender discrimination but agreed to a compromise settlement rather than squander the state's money in a lengthy trial in which experts would quibble over masses of statistics.
Was this a case of class-action extortion? Was there institutional gender discrimination? It all depends on to whom you talk. One thing is clear: The backpay and salary adjustments carry a taint.
In a gracious explanation of its decision to a compromise settlement, the state said: "We are pleased to have this faculty dispute resolved. We know that all the parties would rather devote their full attention to the benefit of our students."
The women beneficiaries of the settlement could be equally gracious and demonstrate their commitment to students by donating their gains to scholarships. |
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Background: State denies gender pay discrimination
LOURDES HALL
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Lourdes roofing project almost doneWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2003 -- Roof renovations at Lourdes Hall on Winona State University's west campus are near completion. Back-ordered materials and flat slate tiles on the cupola on the north section of the roof are the final details. Construction, which began in May, was scheduled to be completed Nov. 30, but, said campus construction coordinator Steve Ronkowski, the masons couldn't make the deadline. Also, Ronkowski said, detailed work took the roofers more time. The project was the first of a four-phase roofing update for the 1929 structure, which serves as a dorm and class building. The next phases will be completed by 2007 if funds are available, said Ronkowski. The roof work is to prevent water damage to the interior and exterior wall systems, he said. Although attics had been leaking, there was no major water damage. Ledegar Roofing Co. of La Crosse, Wis., worked on the 12,000-square foot roof using clay tiles. "The clay roof is not 'better' than an asphalt shingle roof, but clay has a longer product warranty than others," said Ronkowski. The warranty is 75 years, as opposed to 40 years with other materials. Tenants complained little during the construction, although, said dorm supervisor Erin Gerace, students could hear pounding overhead as early as 7 a.m. during the fall. Half of the parking lot was closed to accommodate construction materials, so students had to find alternate parking.
Reporter: Jessica Schank
Background: Reroofing bid: $1.3 million
WSU SECURITY
REPORT
Jan. 26, 2003 | INCIDENT NO. 1: At 1:45 a.m. security guards responded to the Prentiss dorm where a student was suffering from depression.Ê Police were notified. The student was transported to the hospital.
INCIDENT NO. 2: At 3:30 p.m. janitors reported vandalism to the men's and women's restrooms in Kryzsko student center.Ê |
WSU SECURITY
REPORT
Jan. 26, 2003 | INCIDENT NO. 1: At 1:45 a.m. security guards responded to the Prentiss dorm where a student was suffering from depression.Ê Police were notified. The student was transported to the hospital.
INCIDENT NO. 2: At 3:30 p.m. janitors reported vandalism to the men's and women's restrooms in Kryzsko student center.Ê
INCIDENT NO. 3: Security guards responded to a noise complaint at the Maria dorm
INCIDENT NO. 4: Security guards responded to a second noise complaint at the Maria dorkm.
INCIDENT NO. 5: Security guards responded to a third noise complaint at the Maria dorm.
INCIDENT NO. 6: At 3:01 a.m. security guards responded to a disturbance involving several students arguing in the Prentiss dorm. |
WSU persuasive speaker wins eventWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2003 -- A Winona State University speaker, Ryan Clover, placed first in persuasion in the University of Northern Iowa tournament. The Winona State team was fifth overall.
QUICK
SPORTS
Jan. 26, 2003 | HOCKEY (MEN'S): St. John's 3, SMU 2.
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Fund-raising party for fines backfiresWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- Despite elaborate preparations to prevent a second police bust, the renters of 421 W. 4th St. were busted again -- all on the same day. It's quite a tale, as recorded in police records: The cops responded to a noise complaint at 12:44 a.m. and issued noise citations. Knowing the tickets would cost them several hundred dollars, the four tenants, all women, decided to have another party the next night to raise money. To shield the second party from suspicious neighbors, the women covered up windows with bed sheets and shower curtains. They bought 30 packs of Busch Light cans instead of multiple kegs, which would have required a city permit and possibly tipped off police. To keep drunks from trashing the house, they covered the carpeting with plastic. Sure enough, after a new noise complaint at 10:44 p.m., the police returned and saw "college-age people" going in the side entrance. Six cruisers and one SUV surrounded the block, including 10 officers on foot outside the house. As the cops raided the place, only one tenant remained behind, this time. Asked for ID, the woman flashed her card, which wasn't the same card she had shown at the first bust 22 hours earlier. Her first ticket, written in her sister's name, was canceled. This time she was cited not only for noise but also for giving false information to police. Besides the tenants, no partiers were asked for ID on either night. Nor were underage consumption tickets issued to any of the underage residents. After the second party, police attempted to contact the landlords, Mario and Sheryl Einsman, but they were breaking up a party at another house they own on Huff Street.
Reporter: Brian Krans
Cops bust noisy partyWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- Two Winona State University students were cited for a loud party at 117 W. Mark St. a little before midnight. The students, both men, were 21 and 20.
Three party sponsors to see judgeWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- Three college guys were cited for a loud party after police busted a beer bash about 10:30 p.m. at 179 E. Howard St. The men, 19 and 10, all are Winona State students.
Three women cited for raucous partyWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- Cops cited three Winona State University women after breaking up a party so loud that the neighbors filed a complaint. Police busted the party, at 121 W. Wabasha St., about 11:20 p.m. The housemates were 20 and 19 years old, records how.
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State pulls plug on student jobs: "Hard to believe"WINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- The student president at Winona State University, Tony Romaine, has a hard time accepting that the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office ran out of money and cancelled its college work-study funding. "One would think a state agency would know how to balance their own books and take care of a program that is definitely needed at not just our university, but statewide," said Romaine. Twelve percent of Winona State full-time undergrads will be affected. Jean May, a student worker in university publication office, said she relies on her work-study job. She used to work about 12 hours a week, but with the cuts her hours are uncertain. "They just started talking about the cuts today, so I don't know what will happen," May said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the university's financial aid director, Greg Peterson, said students may be eligible for loans to cover missed wages for the remainder of the spring semester, an average of $500. "We are really trying to get students the money they anticipated, even if from a different source," Peterson said. The university has about 300 students currently in the state work-study program, down from a peak of 439 in the fall.
Reporter: Brian Krans
Background: WSU bids adieu to state work-study jobs
QUICK
SPORTS
Jan. 25, 2003 | BASKETBALL (MEN'S): UM-Duluth 80, WSU 59. St.Olaf 89, SMU 74.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): UM-Duluth 66, WSU 54. St.Olaf 89, SMU 74.
HOCKEY (MEN'S): John's 5, SMU 3.
SWIMMING (MEN'S): SMU 93, Macalaester 72.
SWIMMING (WOMEN'S): Macalaester 138, SMU 91.
TRACK (WOMEN'S): Bremer Quadrangular: UW-La Crosse 212.0 (1st), WSU 116.5 (4th).
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Need a job? Find out howWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- The American Marketing Association chapter at Winona State University is sponsoring a job-interview panel for students. Vicki Decker, campus job-funding specialist, said four employers will highlight what they look for, the application and interview process, how they expect candidates to present themselves, and how candidates should prepare. Each employer then will conduct three interviews for a mock job and will provide feedback.Ê Advance resgistration is required. Date: Tuesay, Jan. 28
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Stark 103
Cost: Free
Contact: (507) 457-5340 |
WSU SPORTS GIFT
Rivers Hotel Group, which owns the Winona Best Westen and Holiday Inn, donated $5,000 for Winona State University athletic scholarships.
Mike LaLonde, general manager, Holiday Inn
Mike Rivers, Rivers Hotel Group owner
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Tip: Let resume show you're a people personWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- Employers typically give resumes about 15 seconds, that is if they don't use a scanner instead to look for a few key words," said Dave Conrad, coordinator of continuing education at Winona State University. His message: Make them good. Speaking at a meeting of the student chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management, Conrad encouraged students to express "social intelligence," which he called "EQ," on a resume -- rather than "book intelligence," or "IQ." "EQ consists of the ability to get along with people," he said. "Employers look for well-rounded individuals." EQ determines success or failure, he said: "It's essential that the company's personnel are well-rounded, because if it's not, the organization won't be either." Right now, he said, many employers are hiring liberal arts majors, history majors, and English majors "to help round out what they currently have."
Reporter: Shannon Bona
Geneticist on human clone claim: DunnoWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- Winona State University genetics prof David Essar is not sure about claims that a human clone has been born. The technology is out there, but no evidence has been brought forward to prove it has happened, he said. Essar does not feel strongly for or against human cloning. Esser himself has successfully cloned different bacteria. Although more advanced cloning isn't done at Winona State, Essar said cloning of animals is being done at other universities.
Reporter: Sarah Diethelm |
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WSU SECURITY
REPORT
Jan. 25, 2003 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A dorm supervisor requested assistance from some non-compliant individuals near the Prentiss dorm at 12:50 a.m.
INCIDENT NO. 2: Dorm suoervisors requested help from from security guards to deal with two individuals in the Conway dorm at 2:40 a.m.
INCIDENT NO. 3: A student was cited for an alcohol violation in the Maria dorm at 10:15 p.m.Ê
INCIDENT NO. 4: A student was cited for an alcohol violation in the Lourdes dorm at 12:05 a.m.Ê
INCIDENT NO. 5: Security guards discovered a small amount of marijuana in the Richards dorm at 7:57 p.m.Ê |
State denies gender pay discriminationST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- The state college system denied any gender discrimination in faculty salaries. System attorney Gail Olson said the system agreed to adjust pay for women profs at the Mankato and Winona campuses, and to pay them extra for past years, in the women's class action suit "to move forward in a positive environment." Olson said there was no evidence of intentional discrimination, adding that a trial would have resulted in a battle of experts over statistics on the salaries of hundeds of faculty members hired over a number of years in diverse circustances. Mankato women will receive $506,000 and the Winona women $191,000 in the proposed settlement. With attorney fees, the state system is paying $1.2 million.
Background: $191,000 to WSU women profs
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| WINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- A 20-year-old college student, too young to drink legally, was issued a ticket at Brothers Bar after presenting an ID with falsified age. A bouncer called the cops. |
Winter tips for commuting students WINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- A bitter cold air mass that invaded the Midwest left Winona college students leery about driving conditions. Senior Jennifer Phelps, who commutes to Winona State from Rochester, Minn., said she "wakes up not knowing if my car will make it to school." She worries about being stranded. Phelps takes comfort in that she commutes with a passenger. Although the two students have a winter car emergency kit, their worries are that they might not be helped in good time. Police say that being stranded more that one half hour can be dangerous. They recommend carrying booster cables, warm clothes, a flashlight and a shovel.
Reporter: Shannon Mauger
Wanta make a movie? WSU has your contestWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- The next Francis Ford Coppola might be found during the second annual Make-A-Movie contest at Winona State University, said senior Missy Teff, contest coordinator. Teams of at least three people each may submit a three-minute to five-minute video for more than $1,000 in cash and prizes. Teams must edit their videos with Apple iMovie software by March 18, she said. Cameras and tape will be provided. Nothing X rated is allowed, Teff said. Last year 11 teams created videos ranging from silent films to stop-action animation.
Contact: Missy Teff at (507) 457-5240
Five Latin films in WSU seriesWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- A Latin film series opens with "El Norte," about the dangerous odyssey of two Guatemalan children. All films in the series are intended for mature audiences, sponsors said. All are subtitled in English. The series:"El Norte" (Jan. 30): Two siblings who flee their Guatemalan mountain village after their father is assassinated. Their journey is filled with danger and hardship.
"All About My Mother" (Feb. 6): A mother looks for her former lover after their son is killed.
"Like Water for Chocolate" (Feb. 20): A girl's cooking is infused with her emotions.
"Carmen" (March 20): A charismatic choreographer discovers a fiery new lady while auditioning dancers for a flamenco ballet.
"Black Orpheus" (April 3): A love story set against the vivid backdrop of carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Date: Thursdays
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Maria Hall, near Howard and Hilbert streets
Cost: Free
Contact: (507) 453-2500 |
Play "Black Eagle" set for WSU soul dinnerWINONA, Minn., Jan. 25, 2003 -- The Black Cultural Awareness Association at Winona State University booked the Mixed Blood troup for a performnce of "Black Eagle" at its annual soul-food dinner. The play illustrates the life of Ronald McNair, the African-American scientist who died in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986, sponsors said. The menu includes fried catfish and chicken, black-eyed peas, corn bread, and peach cobbler. Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: East Cafeteria, Kryzsko Commons
Cost: $5 to $15 |
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UNDER-AGE
BOOZERS
WHO GOT
CAUGHT
BEING
STUPID
DON'T
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THEIR
MOTHERS
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CAMPUS
SALARIES
Louis
DeThomasis
SMU president
2000: $139,281
Darrell
Krueger
WSU president
2001: $152,130
Jim Johnson
Tech president
2001:
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OTHER
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Angie Anderson
Jenny Butler
Tanya Cooke
Forrest Dailey
Sarah Diethelm
Joey Finck
Matt Geiger
Ben Grice
Carrie Guler
Teresa Hackler
Jenn Higley
Brian Krans
Shannon Mauger
Jerrad Radocay
Anthony Rizzio
Ellen Ryan
Jessica Schanck
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