Third of Counting Crows tickets sold

WSU CONCERT April 6

WINONA, Minn., March 23, 2003 -- Friday, which was payday for many Winona State University students, saw a jump in sales for the upcoming Counting Crows concert. The director of the student entertainment committee, Dan Anderson, said about a third of 3,500 McCown Gym seats were sold by Friday, the third day that tickets were available for the April 6 concert. So far, tickets are available only to Winona State students. "We have received requests from University of LaCrosse and St Mary's to buy blocks of tickets," Anderson said. He expects a sell-out. Tickets are $20. Said Anderson" "If a student attended a real concert they would pay $50 minimum." Tickets will be on sale to the Winona State students through March 25, then to the general public. Reporter: Shannon Mauger Background: Crows tickets on sale at $20

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Dorm manager demands journalist's sources

Late WSU athletic director "a real gent"

MARSTON 1928-2003 DAY Women's sports veteran

WINONA, Minn, March 23, 2003 -- The last time she saw Dwight Marston, just before Thanksgiving, Susan Day didn’t think he looked well enough to make the annual trip he took with his wife Phyllis, to Mesa Ariz. Marston, who died Feb. 20 at age 74, had a heart condition and required an oxygen tank for breathing. "His health was deteriorating when he left for Thanksgiving," said Day, a 30-year veteran of the Winona State athletic department. After their retirements, Day and Marston worked out at the cardiac rehab center at the Winona hospital. Day, a champion of women's athletcs, remembered Marston fondly. "He was very supportive when women's athletics started at Winona State," said Day. Day also remembered Marston as generous: "Dwight was a member of the Masonic lodge and he would pick up my mother to take her to the Masonic temple." Day remembered how much Marston had done for his wife Phyllis when she was in poor health. "He waited on her hand and foot," said Day. "He was such a perfect gentleman." Marston had been planning to return to Winona in the spring to plan a service for his mother-in-law, who died last year. Reporter: Paul Sloth Background: A golf coach's memories

WSU biologist examines fish evolution

Iraq war figures into bar freacus

Ambulance called to Brothers intersection

THIRD AND JOHNSON

WINONA, Minn., March 23, 2003 -- An ambulance picked up a 21-year-old man at Third and Johnson at 1:19 a.m. an d took him to the hospital..

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WSU musicians plan concert of women's works

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WSU kids' program solicits used books

WINONA, Minn, March 22, 2003 -- The Maxwell Children's Center at Winona State University is collecting used books for its annual used book sale, said Directror June Reineke. Drop off boxes are at the center, aasd well as the education college office in Gildemeister Hall and the publications office in Somsen Hall, she said. "No text books please," she said. The sale will be April 5 at the Winona high school from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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WSU students in Mayo tobacco survey

WINONA, Minn, March 22, 2003 -- The Mayo Clinic is using what Winona State University students say about tobacco use to design better health education programs. Questionnaires have been distributed in various classes, including a sociology class taught by prof Jim Reynolds. "Hopefully the results will be given back to WSU to learn about tobacco use here on campus," Reynolds said. The 30-minute questionnaire asked not only about tobacco but also perceived body image, stress, and self-esteem. Ivana Croghan, who is heading the Mayo study, said she is exploring what students want and how they can be helped. "There is no direct benefit to the individual who completes the survey, but there is benefit to the overall college population," Croghan said.

Reporter: Jill Vierling

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WSU SECURITY REPORT March 22, 2003

A drunk student entered the Morey dorm at 5:05 a.m. and caused a disturbance.

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SMU replacing basketball floor

WINONA, Minn, March 22, 2003 -- A campus crew has ripped out the original 35-year-old fieldhouse floor on which hundreds of St. Mary's basketball and volleyball games have been played. In a $250,000 upgrade, a contractor, Stalker Flooring of New London, Wis., next will put down subflooring and then lay new maple wall-to-wall for the three courts, said Athletic Director Chris Kendall. The old floor had seen its best days long ago, Kendall said, noting many dead spots.

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Porch incident related to war feelings?

WINONA, Minn, March 22, 2003 -- Somebody threw a mailbox through a porch door, breaking the glass, at a house with an anti-wat sign in the yard, police said. The incident, at 169 W. Broadway, may or may not have been connected with the sign, police said. If so, it was the first physical violence reported to Winona police related to the escalating verbal battle, including shouted taunts and gestures, between pro-war and ant-war factions.

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QUICK SPORTS MARCH 22, 2003

BASEBALL (MEN'S): WSU 6, Rockhurt 2. SMU 5, UW-Platteville1; SMU 10, UW-Platteville 4. SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): Gorilla Invitational: Southeast Oklahoma 7, WSU 1. TENNIS (MEN'S): Gustavus Adolphus 7, WSU 2. WSU 7, South Dakota State 2. SMU 8. UM-Morris 1.

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WINONA CAMPUS LIFE As portrayed in Winona State University promotional materials OTHER SLICES OF CAMPUS LIFE

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SMU moving soccer field

WINONA, Minn, March 22, 2003 -- The St. Mary's University soccer field will be moved over the summer, Athletic Director Chris Kendall said. The field, now next to the main campus entrance, will be relocated south to the site of practuce fields near the New Village dorms.

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Sure, St. Mary's bought a lot of the old College of St. Teresa over the summer, but it doesn't own the centerpiece of the campus, Lourdes Hall. Winona State does. Nor does St. Mary's own the Tau Center, the foremost structure behind the sign. Winona State does. And CST's old Maria Hall? Well, it's a Winona State dorm. PART OF A SERIES

SIGNS THAT LIE Or at least imply more than they should

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Nobel chemistry winner to speak at WSU

WINONA, Minn., March 1, 2003 -- A discussion of science education around the world and what sparks scientific curiosity with Noble Prize recipient Harold Kroto is coming to Winona State University. Kroto's subject, "Science: A Round Peg in a Square World." A reception will follow. Kroto, from the University of Sussex in England, received the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1996 and was knighted for his carbon nanotube research.

Date: Monday, March 24 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Somsen Auditorium Cost: Free

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WHAT WINONA COLLEGE PEOPLE ARE READING

Thanks to syllabus incentive, Ayn Rand lives

Ayn Rand, "Atlas Shrugged" J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire" J.R.R Tolkein, "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Bob Woodward, "Bush at War" Dave Pelzer, "A Child Called It" Michael Cunningham, "The Hours" Barbara Ehrenreich, "Nickel and Dimed" Eric Schlosser, "Fast Food Nation" Christina Schwarz, "Drowning Ruth" Matt Drudge, Julia Phillips, "Drudge Manifesto" A SERIES WHAT WINONA COLLEGE PEOPLE ARE READING

Winona college students reading tastes aren't dictated by the New York Times best-seller lists, where the late Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" hasn't shown for decades. Forty-six Winona State University students, all claiming to be avid readers, were asked what they and their friends are reading. Clearly "Atlas Shrug," although published in 1957, is the most-read book on campus. Why? Sophomore Pete Berling, typical of Ayn Rand readers, said he's doing it for an econ class. "I don't agree with a lot of what it says but that also makes it more fun to read," Berling said. As he has for eight years, econ prof Don Salyards awards extra credit for reading the book. In fact, he will bump up grades a whole letter. Senior accounting major Stephen Koehler, jumped on the bandwagon but not just for the grade. Koehler said he hopes he'll have a better understanding of economics. Salyards, who has 120 students in his basic microeconomics classes, said he's not surprised students are reading the book. He said recommends "Atlas Shrugged" not just because it deals with economics but also because it's about philosophy of life. "It's a great book," he said. It was first written in the early '50s and still applies today." Several widely read books at the moment have all been made into movies recently. "Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire," "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," and "The Hours" have kept readers reading and rereading these favorites. Recreation and leisure major John Helfer, who calls himself a fanatic over Harry Potter, said: "I started buying and reading all the Harry Potter books before they were made into movies. Now, I want to buy the movies." The same is true for criminal justice major Kyle Miller for the "Lord of the Rings" series. He said he loved reading the books and even rereads them when he has time. Also widely read book is "Bush at War" by Bob Woodward. Junior Michael Schroeder said he's interested in the book because of the current Iraq situation. "I wanted to know more about President Bush," Schroeder said. Political science major and self-proclaimed avid reader Katie Huybrecht is also reading, "Bush at War." She said with her interest in politics it just makes sense to read it especially since the attack on Sept. 11. Huybrecht said a lot of other people in her major are reading it too. Readers also are glued to"A Child Called It" by Dave Pelzer, an autobiography about child abuse. Campus bookstore employee Emily Misch said it's one of the store's No.1 selling books. A recent appearance by the author Dave Pelzer on the Oprah Winfrey television show may have sparked sales for "A Child Called It," but others are recommending it too. Elementary-ed major Amanda Oakes said her professor told her class about it and inspired her to read it. "It's such a sad book but it's a true story. I want to read his whole series now," Oakes said. "Nickel and Dimed" and "Fast Food Nation" are also top sellers. Misch said she's also noticed a lot more people buying these books in the las journalist Ehrenreich's undercover story about surviving on minimum wage so much that she recommends everyone read it. Benike has also recently read "A Child Called It" but said it might be too disturbing for some people because of the gory details in it. "Drowning Ruth" by Christina Schwarz and "Drudge Manifesto" by Matt Drudge and Julia Phillips also were cited by many of the 46 Winona campus people asked about their recent reading. Senior public relations major Nicole Bennette is currently reading "Drowning Ruth" in her spare time. "It's a really good book," Bennette said. Senior Jeffrey Wichmann said he's been taking his time reading "Drudge Manifesto." "I just don't have the time when I have to do homework. My goal is to finish the book before spring break," Wichmann said. Reporter: Kristen Berns

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