Krueger: Yes, athletes are role models

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 16, 2003 -- The president of Winona State University, Darrell Krueger, said he accepts the concept that varsity athletes are role models with special responsibilities. "They are spokesmen and women for our college and role models in the community," Krueger said in an extended interview, his first since the Winonan student newspaper reported massive misdeeds among football players. "Almost every college student gets in trouble at some point," said Krueger. "I doubt the writers at the Winonan are offense-free, but people don't see them as they do athletes." Does this mean Krueger feels athletes should be held to higher standards? "At Winona State we want to empower and lead our students to make their own decisions," said Krueger. "Alcohol will always be a part of college, but if we find a particular student, athlete or not, has a serious problem we try to help them get through it and not just tell them they did something wrong." What about major crimes? Any student who commits a sexual assault, athlete or not, will be punished, Krueger said: "They will be gone." Krueger, however, doesn't see himself as a hands-on disciplinarian. "This is not high school, and I am not a principal. It is not my job to decide how a player should be punished or even if they should be at all." That job, he said, belongs to Athletic Director Larry Holstad and the coaches. Reporter: Patrick Walsh Background: Misdeeds now to be reported

KRUEGER WSU president Despite the misdeeds documented in the Winonan, 25 players and 35 violations of the law, many booze-related, Krueger went out of his way to laud the athletic department and athletes: "Our athletes do good things for the community like volunteering to unload trucks for local shelters."

UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS AND SCHEDULES
ST. MARY'S	SOUTHEAST TECH	WINONA STATE

WSU guard sets basketball passing record

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 16, 2003 -- Senior guard Jenny Johnson set a Winona State University women's basketball record by passing the 1,000-point career mark during the Warriors 91-54 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Johnson came into the season needing 15 points to break the record and scored her 16th point in the second half. "I don't think I really thought too much about it," Johnson said. "I don't really make it a goal, but when I realized I could do it, it was a nice milestone for me." Johnson has 26 more games in the regular season to take her career points scored even higher. Reporter: Megan Curran

WSU faces Emporia State in NCAA playoffs

FOOTBALL Emporia State at Winona State Saturday 12:30 p.m. Maxwell Field TICKETS Reservations (507) 457-5210 Reserved seats $15 General admission $10 WSU students $5

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 16, 2003 -- In a rematch of sorts, Winona and Emporia state universities will meet in a post-season footall playoff. This time it is Round One of the NCAA Division II Midwest playoffs. In their last meeting, at the 2002 Mineral Bowl, Emporia State won 34-27. The game, in Winona this Saturday, marks the second time in Winona State history that the Warriors have made the playoffs. The Warriors lost 42-28 in Round One to North Dakota in 2001. Here are this years the NCAA Round One matchups: MIDWEST Pittsburg State at North Dakota Emporia State at Winona State SOUTH Southern Arkansas at North Alabama Carson-Newman at Valdosta State NORTHEAST Edinboro at Saginaw Valley State Grand Valley State at Bentley WEST Central Oklahma at Mesa State Tartleton State at Texas A&M-Kingsville Background: WSU beats UM-Duluth

Outside party, cops arrest kids, 18 and 16

Lesson for WSU student senator: 2+2 = 4

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 16, 2003 -- No math major, Scott Taylor added wrong when he was deciding to run for the Student Senate at Winona State University last spring. He totaled 60 credits, which would have made him a junior, so he decided to run for a junior-class seat -- and he was elected. Not until summer, he said, did he realize he had only 59 credits. "It was just a mistake I made when adding up my credits," said Taylor. Taylor, a paralegal major, said that he told Senate President Michael Hofland that he was representing the wrong class and that he needed to resign, which he did. Taylor has since been appointed by the Senate to an at-large seat. Reporter: Christy Blake Background: Ineligible student senator back on board

TAYLOR 60 credits would have mad him a junior and a senator

Wallet missing after college party

Background: Misdeeds now to be reported

Cops bust Lafayette Street bash

Warriors clinch share of Northern Sun title

FOOTBALL

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 15, 2003 -- With their 24-17 victory over the University of Minnesota-Duluth, the Winona State Warriors are tied in the Northern Sun conference football standings with Concordia. Both Winona State and Concordia have 7-1 conference standings, although, counting all games, Winona State is statistically better at 10-1 to Concordia's 8-3. The standings: NORTHERN SUN OVER- ALL Winona State 7-1 10-1 Concordia of St. Paul 7-1 8-3 UM-Duluth 6-2 8-3 Bemidji State 5-3 7-4 Northern State 5-3 7-4 Wayne State 2-6 3-8 MSU-Moorhead 2-6 3-8 Southwest Minnesota 1-7 3-8 UM-Crookston 1-7 2-9

Wrobel throws three touchdown passes

FOOTBALL

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 15, 2003 -- Quarterback Brian Wrobel hit three different receivers for touchdowns as the Winona State University Warriors beat the University of Minnesota-Duluth 24-17 to claim a share of the Northern Sun conference football champsionship. Brian Hynes, Al Hartung and Chris Samp took the Wrobel passes. Going into the game UM-Duluth and Winona State were tied at second place behind Concordia in the Northern Sun. The games locked Winona State into a tie with Concordfia and dropped UM-Duluth to third. Background: Familiar lineup against Duluth

Krueger insists on athlete misdeed reports

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 2003 -- A monthly report listing Winona State athletes charged with crimes, including misdemeanors, will be compiled in the future, university President Darrell Krueger said. Krueger made the announcement in a wide-ranging interview two weeks after the Winonan student newspaper reported 35 court cases against 25 football players that, in many instances, had been ignored by Coach Tom Sawyer despite provisions in the university's athlete conduct code. Krueger said Athletic Director Larry Holstad will compile the information on athletes in all sports in the future and will send the report to him as university president. Under the athlete code, Holstad has been required to inform Krueger of any athlete committing any offense, but he hadn't been doing it. Holstad's explanation at the time: "We don't want to bother President Krueger with small issues like these." After the Winonan revelations, Krueger decided he wanted to be "bothered." At the same time, Krueger went out of his way in the interview not to come down too hard on Holstad. Said Krueger: "The relationship I have with Director Holstad is built on trust. He is an ethical, experienced, and principled man with a high sense of integrity." About the past reporting lapse, Krueger said: "Larry and I discussed the situation, and as a result I will be getting monthly reports on our athletes that have committed an offense of some sort." With a chuckle, but also noting his power as university president, Krueger said: "I don't expect any problems, but if there are I guess I can always fire someone." Reporter: Patrick Walsh Background: NCAA: Not our problem Background: Hofland: Football reform afoot Background: Grid stars make 35 court visits

KRUEGER WSU president HOLSTAD Athletic director

Ineligible student senator back on board

Background: Hofland pumps up MSUSA

Dean dangles dollars for college early

HANOVER, N.H., Nov. 14, 3003 -- Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean proposed federal aid to encourage pupils as young as the eighth grade to study hard to "earn" loans and grants for their college education. Under Dean's plan, eighth-graders who sign on could be guaranteed at least $10,000 a year. "I will seek real change in the way we approach higher education," Dean said. He estimated the program, as well as other higher-ed initiatives, would cost $7.1 billion. How would Dean he pay for it? "By repealing several of the tax cuts that President Bush has signed," he said. Dean also proposed quintupling ing the AmeriCorps national-service program to 250,000 volunteers.

DEAN Former Vermont governor

WSU silent on East Lake fire risk

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 2003 -- Even after a front-page Winona Post report that firefighters wouldn't have enough water volume and pressure to handle a major fire at Winona State's new East Lake dorm, the university has failed to inform tenants of the risk. The supervisor in Building B of the complex, Lindsey Israel, said she was unaware of any hazard in the four-story, wood-frame structures that house 360 students. "We will be discussing the problem soon with the hall director," said Israel. By late Thursday, however, few tenants had expressed concern. Israel said she was unaware of anyone planning to move out before leases are up this spring. Stephanie Fecht, a sophomore history major, said that she has no apprehension about living at East Lake. Every apartment has a fire alarm in each room and a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, Fecht said: "I feel perfectly safe, and I know the city is working to fix the problem." Fecht noted that every room ghas two exits and that fire drills are conducted regularly.

EAST LAKE What problem?

WSU coach: Weather dandy for Saturday

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 2003 -- Weather will not be a factor in a crucial Northern Sun conference game against the University of Minnesota-Duluth on Saturday, said Winona State football Coach Tom Sawyer. The day will cloudy in the mid 40s with a slight chance of rain, according to forecasters. "We are used to playing in cold weather," said Sawyer, "and Saturday won’t be any different." If the Warriors win, they could be bound to the playoffs in Kansas City. What about the wind? Sawyer said the team has seen 40-mph winds in practice. Ten-mph winds are forecast for Saturday. Said Sawyer: "We are a running team, so there won't be a problem." Noting that Duluth has had snow already, Sawyer said he believes the Bulldogs also will be unaffected by the weather. Reporter: Anne Lusic

SAWYER Pressure mounting

R.I.P.: George K. (Kissling) Putney

Writer: WSU needs own fire department

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 2003 -- Winona State University should buy its own fire truck and build its own water tower and sewer system if it's not going to pay city taxes, Kent Grover said in a reader letter to the Daily News editorial page. Grover's letter followed a scoop in the Winona Post that the city is spending $215,000 to build a water line to the East Lake dorm because there is not enough water pressure or volume to fight a big fire. Grover noted that the WSU Foundation, which owns the dorm, is seeking to have the revenue-generating building exempt from city taxes: "The foundation refuses to accept the fact that they are part of the community." He called for the WSU Foundation to be self-supporting rather than burden "taxpaying homeowners." Background: Tenants shocked at fire danger

EAST LAKE Where's the water? At capacity with 360 tenants

Familiar lineup goes against UM-Duluth

FOOTBALL 2:30 p.m. Saturday Maxwell Field

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 2003 -- Coach Tom Sawyer planned to keep the same starting lineup that worked last week against Northern State when the Warriors go against UM-Duluth on Saturday for, in effect, the 2003 Northern Sun football crown. The lineup includes 6-foot-3, 200-pound senior Brian Wrobel at quarterback and seven other players who have been identified with police records. Sawyer has declined to comment on those records and to what extent he has implemented the university's student-athlete conduct code to curb misbehavior. Sawyer's UM-Duluth lineup includes 13 players who have no local rap sheet: WITH POLICE RECORD Matt Brown (lg) Kevin Curtin (rb) Ed Gilreath (rt) Nate Hall (lcb) Alan Hartung (te) Brian Hynes (fl) Luke Lokanc (ss) Deric Seick (mlb) Brian Wrobel (qb) NO POLICE RECORD Dave Blaskowski (lt) Ty Breitlow (ng) Nate Daniels (c) Nick Jaeger (rcb) Curtis Jepsen (rb) Steven Koehler (rcb) Mike Madsen (slb) Nate Shimek (rg) Chris Samp (wr) Jim Stanek (t) Ben Turnquist (e) Brent Thoen (wlb) Matt Wayne (e) Background: Grid stars make 35 court visits Frosh Clark, Meany miss message, hit bars

Historian: The Dakota saga needs telling

Chancellor to visit Winona campuses

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 13, 2003 -- The state colleges cancellor, James McCormick, will visit Winona next Thursday, at Southeast Technical in the morning and Winona State in the afternoon. In between he will have lunch with the presidents of both institutions and members of the business community.

MCCORMICK Chancellor

British peace activist due at WSU

WSU plans Paula Vogel play

Hofland believes football reform now afoot

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 13, 2003 -- The student president at Winona State University, Michael Hofland, said news coverage of lax sanctions against varsity football players for violating the student-athlete code of conduct is leading to corrections. "It feels like the situation is being taken care of because of the press coverage," Hofland said in an interview. "The press has brought light to the problem" Hofland said he believes that university administrators and the athletic department are looking for remedies. He was not specific on what he knows is being done. Hofland said that student senators are concerned about the football situation but have been focusing instead on other issues like the Minnesota State University Student Association crisis with St. Cloud State University. What does Hofland see as appropriate sanctions for underage bar-hopping, drunkenness and other problems that have landed 25 varsity football players in court? Offenses like an assault or driving under the influence should hold a more severe penalty than a loud party ticket, he said. Are students concerned about the football player run-ins with the cops? Students have mixed feelings, he said, which, he added, may explain why no students have approached the Senate to deal with the issue. Reporter: Christy Blake Background: NCAA: Not our problem Background: Grid stars make 35 court visits Background: MSUSUA's crisis at St. Cloud

HOFLAND WSU student president The Winonan student newspaper broke the story two weeks ago that 25 WSU football payers have been to court for 35 offenses, mostly booze-related. The investigative Winonan story, by News Editor Brian Krans, documented what had been common knowledge but never quantified: That many football players are at the core of the WSU campus booze culture.

Bye, bye laptops? Tablets coming to WSU

R.I.P.: Mariece A. (Corcoran) Schultz

Police chief: Keg law working

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 12, 2003 -- Police Chief Frank Pomeroy told Winona State University student senators that Winona's two-year-old Keg Law, which limits a household to a single keg, has resulted in smaller and fewer alcohol, rape and robbery arrests. "We've gone from 5,300 crimes a year to 3,200 crimes a year," said Pomeroy. He believe students are safer as a result of city crackdowns on boozing and parties: "In the past we've lost nine students. Nine losses of lives from alcohol are too many." Pomeroy called on students to cooperate with police. "None of us want to hurt each other," he said. "We're a peaceful community, and we want to keep it a peaceful community." Pomeroy defended the City Council decision against extending bar closing times. The key was citizen input, especially that of the elderly, Pomeroy said, noting that elderly citizens can't choose where to live because housing is too expensive. Many, he said, end up living near bars. Reporter: Heather Stanek

POMEROY Smaller parties, less cime

Turnout low at WSU Vets Day ceremony

Hofland campaigns to pump up MSUSA

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 12, 2003 -- Student senators will be calling on Winona State University students in the dorms to talk up the Minnesota State University Student Association, Student Senate President Michael Hofland said. Hofland, a strong supporter of MSUSA and a member of its governing board, acknowledged low student awareness of the statewide association to which Winona State belongs. The dorm campaign comes amid concern whether MSUSA can survive a move by St. Cloud State to secede. At a Senate meeting, Hofland said: "I'm not really sure why St. Cloud is frustrated with MSUSA." He made no mention of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's appointment of Winona State senior Tyler Despins to the state college board of trustees even though MSUSA had not endorsed Despins. At St. Cloud State, student leaders have faulted MSUSA leadership for not protesting to Pawlenty. Hofland is among MSUSA leaders who are blocking a protest.

HOFLAND On crusade WSU students are assessed a mandatory 39 cents per credit or about $12.50 a year on average to meet MSUSA expenses. The question: Do students get their money's worth?

Dorm tenants shocked at fire danger

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 12, 2003 -- Winona State University tenants at the new East Lake dorm had no idea that city water pressure in the area isn't strong enough to fight a major fire. "We were never told about this problem," said Alyson Patmaude. "It's kind of scary to know that our safety is in jeopardy." Shown a copy of the Winona Post, which reported the firefighting problem on Wednesday, tenants wondered whether a fire drill two weeks ago was related somehow. "The fire drill went fine, or seemed to," said Brianna Mertz. Has the university leveled with students on the water-pressure problem? "There was never any indication of problems," said Mertz. Some students said they were considering moving out and demanding they money back -- or at least demanding answers from the university. Leases run through spring semester.

EAST LAKE Tenants had no idea

MSUSA on peace mission to St. Cloud

Post: Utilities chief sent mixed messages

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 12, 2003 -- The Winona Post said that the city's chief utilities officer, Keith Nelson, has made what could be read as inconsistent statements about whether the water-main capacity is adequate for firefighting at Winona State University's new East Lake dorm. Nelson, assistant city manager for public works, told the City Council on Sept. 2 that a project to replace old mains was "urgent" for maximum fire protection. But in an interview this week, Nelson said the project was "not a life and death" issue before students moved back in August. The Post pressed Nelson on the issue in preparing its current lead story, which quotes other city officials that neither the water pressure nor volume is sufficient to handle a major fire at the 360-tenant dorm. Background: Dorm a fire trap?

EAST LAKE If a fire tonight?

Fall boozing tally reaches 100

107 W. Third St. The CyberIndee tally of underage boozing convictions and a similar list of loud party convictions is an ongoing project to quantify the extent of partying as a community problem. Most violators are Winona State and St. Mary's students.

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 12, 2003 -- When St. Mary's University sophomore Ashley Graf paid a $165 fine for a boozing ticket, she became the 100th person this fall to appear on the CyberIndee listing of underage consumption convictions in Winona County District Court. Graf was caught boozing in September with a group of young people, mostly a St. Mary's crowd, in the alley behind Bulls-Eye Beer Hall on the downtown bar strip. Those who also have paid their fines: Alissa Bantarri, 19, SMU, $165. Sharon Barthel, 19, Lino Lakes, Minn., $65. Patruck Good, 19, Hinsdale, Ill., $165. Jeffrey Westphal, 20, SMU, $65. Background: Under-age alcohol fines Background: Loud party fines

WSU Republicans buying quality flags

NCAA: Boozing jocks not our problem

Survey: Prof-student contact uneven

WSU's new East Lake dorm a fire trap?

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 12, 2003 -- Winona State University's new East Lake dorm has so strained the city water system that firefighters would lack sufficient volume and pressure for a major fire, according to the lead story in the Winona Post. Reporter Amanda Schultz quoted city Engineer Steve McBurney: "We don't have enough draw, particularly for large units." The dorm has 360 tenants, all students, who moved in three months ago. The problem will be remedied in part by new pipes being driven under the Canadian Pacific tracks and due for completion in December, McBurney said. The dorm project was ramrodded through city approval processes despite objections, city water Supervisor Bob Keiper told the Post. Twice he rejected the East Lake plan, Keiper said. "The way it was proposed we were against it because we didn't have a plan to fix this problem," Keiper told the Post. Despite the objections and under university pressure, the City Council granted approvals. Even with the upgrade now under way, water pressure will not be as strong as it should be, Keiper said.

WATER PRESSURE Experts: Not enough 2002: Confirming what city utililities people already knew, the consulting firm Boonestroo, Rosene, Andrelik concluded that a water system upgrade was needed. 2003: Winona State began an intense campaign in the spring to sign up student tenants for the not-yet-completed dorm to generate revenue to make lease payments to the WSU Foundation, which had borrowed heavily to build the dorm. Students moved in late in August. In Septembe the City Ciouncil awarded a $215,000 contract to uograde water lines to partially addresses the problem. The Canadian Pacific railroad agreed in October to allow construction of the new pipe under its tracks to the dorm arfea. The new pipe is scheduled to enter operation.

WSU profs gather for contract update

GOP: We erred on Vivian's flag view

RIDGE WSU Republican chief

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 12, 2003 -- The chair of the College Republicans at Winona State, Nick Ridge, acknowledged that he had relied on rumors and not sought to confirm them in spreading a false report that masscom prof John Vivian opposed the club's Flag in Every Classroom project. Ridge apologized: "Many rumors circulated on campus early last week regarding professors' opinions on the flags," Ridge said in a message to Vivian. "The particular part about yours came from two of your students. As soon as we confirmed that they were false and-or embellishments we updated the website accordingly." The claim appeared on the blogspot.com adjunct to the Republican club's web site. Ridge went on to say that many of the rumors picked up by his Republican club members were hilarious: "My personal favorite was when a frazzled foreign language instructor claimed that the flag is offensive to gay-lesbian rights." Background: Prof denies flag-foe characterization

Despins choice factors into MSUSA flap

WSU foreign students plan Ettrick show

Award-winning poet reading at WSU

Prof researches guppy preferences

SO RIGHT, SO WRONG Jake Larow Nick Ridge

Prof denies flag-foe characterization

R.I.P.: Jean L. (Carlson) Meyer

Iowa prof discusses farm research

Public urination brings $165 fine

Profs willing to forgo raises, not health cuts

MSUSA on St. Cloud issue: Mum's the word

Hazing death leads to suspensions, sanctions

WSU, Tech eye state construction funds

State employees ratify contract

2,114 voted to reject and strike

19 ballot were voided

Background: Winona could tip vote

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Northern Sun: Boozing jocks your problem

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2003 -- The commissioner of the Northern Sun conference, Mike Lockrem, said it is up to Winona State University, not the conference, to deal with off-the-field misbehavior by varsity athletes. "The NSIC does not regulate those kinds of issues," Lockrem said. The issue arose after it was learned that 25 Winona State varsity players have court records, mostly for wild partying and boozing.

Reporter: Brian Krans
Background: Party guys into Metrodome lineup

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Expert: Bad choices spiking health costs

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 10, 2003 -- Employees themselves are driving up the cost of employer-provided health care with unhealthy behavior and choices, health industry leaders at a regional conference were told at Winona State University. Tim Rhodes, chief executive of Idaho-based Provizio, a research company, said employers need to provide incentives to improve health-consciousness. He recommended targeting obesity. Rhodes said his Provizio, without 32 employees, had a 30 percent increase in coverage costs this year. Nationwide the increase was 19.7 percent. Factors besides employee behavior, like going to emergency rooms when lower-cost options are more appropriate, include expensive new equipment and procedures, he said.

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700-plus visitors get WSU preview

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 10, 2003 -- More than 700 visitors were at Winona State, mostly high school students and parents, participated in Academic Preview Day at the university Friday, admissions Director said.

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MATT GEIGER	SARAH DIETHELM	ANTHONY RIZZIO	TANYA COOKE	SHANNON BONA	BRITTANY NELSON
TOMORROW'S GREATEST BYLINES TODAY

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Vaccine price hike passed to students

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 10, 2003 -- Winona State University students will have to pay for flu shots this year, unlike the past when they were free. Diane Palm, director of Health Services, said the univerity's cost for the vaccine increased from $25 per a vile, which contains 10 shots, to $65. Palm's budget covered the cost when vaccine was less than $3, but with the increased price the cost for a single shot is almost $7, said Palm. She noted that Winona State is paying less for vaccine than some universities. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, is paying $85, she said. Palm has no information on why the price has gone up. Faculty will be charged $10. A shot reduces the risk of getting the flu by 70 to 90 percent, Palm said. Student shots are avalable:

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Place: East Hall, Kryzsko Commons Cost: $5

Reporter: Jen Olafson

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COMMENT: REDUNDANT PATRIOTISM LET THEM WAVE THE FLAG The campus Republicans at Winona State University have learned their lesson well from President Bush for bullying on symbolism. Flawed logically though it was, the Iraq war was thoroughly wrapped by Bush in patriotic symbolism. To oppose the war was to self-brand yourself as unpatriotic. Now Winona State Republicans want a U.S. flag in every classroom. The message: Either you're with us or you're un-American. It's a rhetorical game. Don't get sucked into it. Opposing them only makes them stronger. Most of us don't need symbols to remind us of our values. This is college, after all. Presumably we're a community of people who can deal wth abstractions like patriotism. So although the argument can be made that flags are an unnecessary redundancy, why fight 'em? The flag does no harm. Let the Republicans have their flag-waving ways. Be sure, however, that we have high standards for the flags -- nothing flimsy. A firm linen-silk mix would be good. Make sure too that we have high standards for maintaining the flags -- regular dry cleaning; routine checks on tight stretching or draping, depending on the type of flags; and a replacement cycle. And let the Republicans pay the bills. Maybe they can take up a collection.

YOUR COMMENTARY TOO IS INVITED FOR THE CYBERINDEE

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Dakota War video to be shown at WSU

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 10, 2003 -- A documentary video on he Dakota Indian War in south central Minnesota in 1862, "The Dakota Conflict," will be shown as part of Winona State University's observance of Native American/American Indain Heritage Month. History prof John Campbell will provide commentary and a follow up discussion. Before the video, at 12. the History Department will sponsor Native American cuisine.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 11 Time: 2 p.m. Place: Kryzsko Commons Cost: Free

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

WINONA CAMPUS LIFE

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Prof to share Indian adoptee experience

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 8, 2003 -- A Winiona State phys-ed and rec prof, James Reidy, will share his experience being adopted into different Northern Plains tribes as part of the university's observation of Native American/American Indian Heritage Month.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12 Time: 2 p.m. Place: Kryzsko Commons Cost: Free

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HAVE A NEWS TIP? TELL THE CYBERINDEE

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Profs: Let's tighten first-day attendance

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 10, 2003 -- Winona State University students may have to leave home early from semester breaks to get back to their first day of classes. The Faculty Senate voted to change the policy so profs can drop any student who misses the first day of class. The current policy allows professors to drop a student only if the class is full. Mary Kesler, faculty president, said the policy decision will be President Darrell Krueger's. Kesler thinks the proposed policy would allow more students to get into the classes than they need, rather than let non-attending students hold a seat. If passed, the new policy could start at the beginning of Spring 2005 semester.

Reporter: Kelly Joyner

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Warriors still tied at Northern Sun second

FOOTBALL

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 10, 2003 -- With 6-1 Northern Sun records after weekend games, Winona State University and Minnesota-Duluth remain tied in the conference standings. Whichever team wins a matchup this weekend will move into a tie with conference-leading Concordia. This week Concordia has a non-conference game at North Dakota State. The standings: NORTHERN SUN OVER- ALL Concordia of St. Paul 7-1 8-2 Winona State 6-1 9-1 UM-Duluth 6-1 8-2 Northern State 4-3 6-4 Bemidji State 4-3 6-4 Wayne State 2-5 3-7 Southwest Minnesota 1-6 3-7 MSU-Moorhead 1-6 2-8 UM-Crookston 1-5 2-8

Almanac: WSU football roster
Almanac: WSU officialdom

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WSU seeking media relations director

O'KEEFE Infomeister

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 10, 2003 -- The Winona State University communications chief, Tom Grier, hopes to have a new media relations person in place by Dec. 1 to succeed Joe O'Keefe. The university has placed $2,400 in job vacancy advertisements in national and regional media to attract applicants, Grier said. O'Keefe is leaving this week for a Rochester, Minn, job with Mayo Health. He had been at Winona State three years. Reporter: Paul Sloth Background: Publicist leaving for Mayo

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HOKANSON Documentary consultant FROM PBS PROMOTION HORATIO NELSON JACKSON The pioneering motorist, who crossed the continent in 1903, before highways, is the subject of a recent Ken Burns documentary on PBS.

WSU script consultant: People liked show

In March 2002 Hokanson was interviewed on video for the documentray in Indianola, Iowa. If he could change one thing about the documentary, Hokanson would not have had a sniffles the day he was interviewed: "I had a creaky, low voice." Hokanson appears in the documentary two times. On the new DVD he appears more: "My mother is happy about that." Besides the DVD, a VHS and soundtrack are out too. About Burns' production company, Hokanson said: "They are an absolute media machine. It has less to do with making money and more to do with making interesting stories."

WINONA, Minn., Nov. 10, 2003 -- A masscom prof at Winona State, Drake Hokanson, who was a script consultant and commentator for the PBS documentary on Horatio Nelson Jackson, received a positive response from people who saw the show. "Lots of people really liked it for the story, the sense of Jackson as the American idealist," Hokanson said. Jackson is an appealing character because of his positive mindset, always believing that tomorrow would be better than today, Hokanson said. About 20 people, both friends and acquaintances, have contacted Hokanson since the documentary originally aired on Oct. 13. "I got a call from a friend who thought I did a good job," Hokanson said. However, Hokanson added that his friend said she especially liked Bud, the dog who made the cross-country trip with Jackson: "I got upstaged by a dog." As a script consultant, Hokanson caught connections in the film that were not right and suggested changes to the script. For example, Hokanson, who is a published author on Midwest geography, found a scene that showed modern railway equipment that did not exist at the time. Hokanson recently received a copy of the book, DVD and soundtrack spinoffs. "They even sent me a shirt with a picture of Bud on it," he said. Reporter: Sara Ryan Background: Prof had primal role

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