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Survey: Prepsters want small classsesWINONA, Minn., Jan. 30, 2004 -- Small classes and dedicated teachers are critical for colleges to attract students, a research report concluded. Kim Adams, from SNG Research, presented findings from a November survey of 202 students in the Twin Cities and 200 in southeast Minnesota. Forty-two percent said small class sizes are important. Thirty-six percent said availability and helpfulness of faculty was important. The students weren't focused on college budget problems. More than 70 percent were only slightly aware of college financial issues or not at all. What college cost-cutting are most acceptable? "In spite of the fact that small class sizes is considered critical to a quality education," Adams said, "allowing more students to attend is still a more acceptable measure than alternatives." Interviewers listed alternatives like raising tuition, reducing staff, and cutting programs. Half said increasing class sizes was the most acceptable. One-third favored raising tuition.
Reporter: Sarah Knopp |
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A college can expect to lose eight percent of prospective students by increasing tuition $1,000, the SNG study found. With $1,500, 24 percent. With $2,000, more than 50 percent. Requiring the purchase of a laptop computer didn't make make a difference.
Four of 10 said they have applied or plan to apply to Winona State, an increase of nearly 30 percent since a similar survey in 2002.
The margin of error was plus or minus five percentage points. |
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WSU classroom flags to be under glassWINONA, Minn., Jan. 30, 2004 -- The decision, apparently final decision, has been made to display the U.S. flag in every classroom at Winona State University, the leaders of the campus Republican club, which have campaigned for the flags, said. Club Chair Parker Hjelmber and former Chair Nick Ridge made the announcement after meeting with university Vice President Calvin Winbush and facilities Director Dick Lande. Flags encased in plexiglass will be placed in all 120 Winona State classrooms, according to Ridge. The plexiglass will discourage theft, he said. The original club plan was to let flags drape openly from walls. Installation will begin after Lande gets prices on the plexiglass and flags and the club turns over the money it's collected to pay for the flags, Ridge said. Ridge said that there is no need to seek the approval of the Faculty Senate or the academic deans, which had been thought procedurally necessary and which was considered a possible obstacle. The university will not charge for labor, Ridge said. The decision came within 24 hours of a campus GOP meeting at which members voted possibly to scale down the project. Ridge was not at the meeting to defend the project, but said the decision was null because a two-thirds quorum was not present.
Reporter: Brandon Puttbrese
Background: GOP may scale back project
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BASKETBALL (MEN'S): St. Thomas 79, SMU 61.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): SMU 75, St. Thomas 68.
HOCKEY (MEN'S): St. John's 4, SMU 3.
TRACK AND FIELD (WOMEN'S): Pointer Invitational: UW-La Crosse 173, (1st), WSU 166 (2nd). UW-Stout Open: SMU 54.33 (5th).
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JAN. 31, 2004 | A student reported at 4 a.m. that a friend had been sexually assaulted at an off-campus location.
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Board pondered hiding Lincoln offer| WINONA, Minn., Jan. 31, 2004 -- Citing e-mail messages among School Board members, the Daily News said the Board violated state openness requirements in discussing an $800,000 bid for the Lincoln School. The messages discussed whether the Board should even bring up the offer at a public meeting. The Board had been embarrassed at receiving only one bid for the old school, for $700,000 from Winona State University. The $800,000 bid, from Community Bible Church, came in after the Board had already accepted the Winona State offer. The newspaper quoted an media attorney Mark Anfinson that the e-mail exchange, which occurred out of public view, was a violation of the state open meeting law. The News promised more details in its Sunday edition. |
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GYMNASTICS (WOMEN'S): Gershon Invitational: UW-La Crosse 184.65 (first), Gustavus Adolphus 183.4 (second), WSU and UW-Eau Claire 179.95 (tie) (third), UW Oshkosh 170.2 (fifth).
HOCKEY (MEN'S): St. John's 4, SMU 1.
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Subsurface fire smolders at Maxwell Field WINONA, Minn., Jan. 30, 2004 -- A smoldering fire was discovered in the old underground locker rooms, now used for storage, at Winona State University's Maxwell Field. Rolls of artificial turf and football practice pads are stored in the area. Electrical workers discovered the fire. There were reports, unconfirmerd, that the fire had put itself out and that wiring may have been the cause. The basement was decribed as a sooty mess.
Reporter: Kristie Rossi and Nathan Bortz
Top college j-award to WSU senior| BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Jan. 30, 2004 -- The first-place state college investigative journalism award was presented to Winona State University senior Brian Krans by the Minnesota Newspaper Association. The award was for a story based on 300-plus interviews and 10 weeks of observation. The article documented the extent of underage drinking in the downtown Winona college bar district. The award was presented at the state newspaper convention. Krans' report appeared in the Winonan student newspaper and the CyberIndee in March. Among the Winona bar crowd, the article stirred strong feelings, including a death threat. Bar managers posted Krans' picture at the front door and told bouncers never to let him in. |
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Background: Where the under-21 crowd boozes
WSU SECURITY
REPORT
JAN. 30, 2004 | INCIDENT NO. 1: Firefighters responded to the Lourdes dorm at 4:17 a.m. due to an alarm caused by food burning in an oven.
INCIDENT NO. 2: At 11:30 a.m. four hours after it was discovered, maintenance officials reported smoke damage in a room at Maxwell Field. There was no fire when the damage was reported.
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Pappas: Scrap 12th gradeWINONA, Minn., Jan. 29, 2004 -- Twelfth grade should be eliminated from high school programs and college-bound students should be able to start a year earlier, said State Sen. Sandy Pappas, D-St. Paul. Speaking at Winona State University, Pappas said: "The 12th-grade wastes a lot of money. These kids could already be in college." She noted that many high-school students now take college courses. Pappas, new chair of the Senate higher-ed committee, spoke to about 50 students, emphasizing that new ways must be found to free public money for the state's colleges. About a proposal by Sen. Geoff Michel, R-Edina, to close some campuses, Pappas said: "Closing down WSU is not an issue, but some colleges are actually sharing their campuses with high schools because they don't have enough enrollments to fill buildings." She cited the University of Minnesota-Morris, which she said is sharing its recreation center with a high school. To questions about a bill to allow some colleges, including Winona State, to separate from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Pappas had heard of the bill but hadn't looked over the details
Reporter: Laura Gossman
Background: "Private colleges need aid"
Background: Legislator: Close campuses |
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| In her new job as Senate higher-ed chair, Pappas is touring campuses to sample student concerns. Her stops have included St. Cloud State, Central Lakes College, Augsburg, UM-Duluth, UM-Morris, Concordia of Moorhead, UM-Twin Cities, MSU-
Moorhead and Rochester Community and Technical College. |
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Solon at SMU: Spread higher-ed fundingWINONA, Minn., Jan. 29, 2004 -- The chair of the State Senate higher-ed committee, Sandy Papas, D-St. Paul, told St. Mary's University students that both private and public colleges should receive state funding. "It would be much better if we cooperated and work together," said Papas. Papas said she believes the solution for obtaining more funds for higher education is hard work in which students need to participate: "I order to create change, lobbying and talking to legislators is very effective." Papas also discussed her pet project -- barring banks from soliciting credit card customers on college campuses. Her proposal also requires students to show an adequate source of income. She cited a University of Minnesota health survey that found students who own three or more credit cards are more likely to be depressed.
Reporter: Stephanie Magnuson |
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WSU partier in deep, deep troubleWINONA, Minn., Jan. 29, 2004 -- A Winona State University student, Carey Ian Rottman, 18, was released on bail after a fusillade of charges were filed, all stemming from a campus-area party Saturday night. Police said Rottman fled the party, then assaulted two officers who had given chase. Rottman, whom the cops finally figured out was from Mequon, Wis., was charged with third-degree assault, plus two counts of fourth-degre assault, plus obstruction of the legal process, plus providing a false ID, plus underage possession of alcohol, plus marijuana possession. When released on bond, Rottman was told to show up in court Feb. 5 to tell it to the judge.
Background: Fracus ends loud Mark Street bash
CAMPUS ALMANAC
POSTED JAN. 29, 2004 |
Funding sources for the weekend bar bus shuttle for college students to get to downtown bars and back:
City of Winona
Winona State University
St. Mary's University |
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25 percent
15 percent
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8,190
4,930
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JAN. 29, 2004 |
BASKETBALL (MEN'S): WSU 85, UM-Duluth 79.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 58, UM-Duluth 54.
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WSU sorority sets imbibing limitsWINONA, Minn., Jan. 29, 2004 -- Women of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority at Winona State University created an alcohol policy, its first, requiring sisters to remain sober during the designated time of organized events. The majority of the 40 women voted for the new policy. Any exceptions? Kind of. The women may imbibe during unofficial social time after a scheduled event so long as they are not wearing their Delta Phi letters. A violation can mean immediate removal from the sorority, said President Becca Haney. Said Vice President Rachel Sturtz: "Drinking has been a major concern of our members for years, and I think it's about time we finally enforce a policy that states when it is appropriate to drink with members of this organization, and when it is not."
Reporter: Christina Ferrise
WSU student eyes top MSUSA postWINONA, Minn., Jan. 29, 2004 -- A psychology senior at Winona State University, Brad Krasaway, is running for the top job at the Minnesota State University Student Association, emphasizing that as an MSUSA outsider he can get the troubled organization back on track. Noting that most past MSUSA chairs have had experience on the association's board of directors, Krasaway said: "Me not being, brings in a different aspect and view of the way MSUSA runs." The association's long-time chief staff member, Executive Director Frank Viggiano, recently resigned amid dissension among member campuses. As state chair, Krasaway would he the chief elected officer of the association and the person to whom Viggiano's successor, when hired, will report. Krasaway said MSUSA needs a fresh start with someone not involved in recent personnel issues. The current state chair, Sam Edmunds, has not indicated whether he will seek another term. Other candidates are MSUSA insiders Gordie Lowen, currently vice chair, and Rhys Gaffer, of the association's governing board. The election will be the March 25-28 at the association's board of directors meeting. To be elected, Krasaway would need the voters of five out of the seven campuses.
Reporter: Katie Pillsbury
Background: Viggiano resigns after 20 years |
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WOULD YOU HIRE THIS AGENCY? Advertising students in a Winona State University class project, calling themselves the Demiurge agency, posted promotional flyers to illustrate their ceativity. The agency is making a presentation, open to the public, on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kryzsko Commons. Officers are Tony Schwab, Courtney Lowe, Adam Johnson, Jodie Heyda and Anthony Rizzio. Account managers are Beth Halopka, Sara Ryan, Ryan Falch, Kristin Maloney and Carrie Guler.
WSU parking chief: Lincoln a good dealWINONA, Minn., Jan. 29, 2004 -- The director of parking at Winona State, Shirley Mounce, defended the university plan to buy the old Lincoln School at Huff and Sarnia, raze building, and pave the site for parking. To Student Senate objections to the project's $1.3 million price tag, Mounce said the value of the property would appreciate. Within five years, she said, it would be an important asset. To Senate concerns about Lincoln being too distant from campus for parking -- two blocks from the Sheehan dorm -- Mounce said, "When Gateway is built this won't seem so far away." The university is planning a dorm, called Gateway, at Main and Belleview. She also noted that shuttle services are possible.
Reporter: Michael Rytilahti
Background: Students oppose Lincoln deal |
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WSU to high school seniors: Too lateWINONA, Minn., Jan. 29, 2004 -- Winona State University has capped the number of freshmen who will be admitted for fall rather than risk having more students than can be realistically accommodated. The limit: 1,650, the same as this year. President Darrell Krueger said the university must limit freshmen to provide sufficient housing opportunities and class availability. "It's our responsibility to maintain the quality of our programs," Krueger said. "This means we must limit our enrollment to ensure high quality education and an enriching university experience for all students." The limits were put in place Jan. 20. Last year the cutoff went into place Jan. 30. Chief recruiter Doug Schacke said an increased number of highly qualified students are seeking admission. This past fall 1,650 frosh showed up -- a 25.8 percent increase over eight years. Schacke said the new cap does not apply to transfer students.
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JAN. 29, 2004 | A fire alarm was activated in the Lourdes dorm at 1:47 p.m. No fire.
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GOP may scale back flag projectWINONA, Minn., Jan. 29, 2004 -- The College Republicans at Winona State University unanimously voted to revise the chapter's Flag in Every Classroom project, possibly to go with fewer but larger flags. The new chapter chair, Parker Hjelmberg, said that putting "a little flag in every classroom" might reflect poorly on the group. Hjelmberg expressed concern that the project concept had become corrupted: "The flag project, as is, seems to be more about us, when it should be focusing on the importance of the flag," Hjelmberg said. There was no specific proposal, just to revamp the project. The chapter's projects director, Cassandra Daubner, cautioned againt back-pedaling. The flags project has attracted campus critics, as well as supporters, beyond the chapter. Neither former chapter chair Nick Ridge and nor finance chair Tim Johnson, who wrote the original proposal, were at the meeting.
Reporter: Brandon Puttbrese
Background: Flag funding secure
Nursing has more jobs than gradsWINONA, Minn., Jan 29, 2004 -- The outlook for nursing grads is bright. "Everyone who needs a job can get one," said Linda Seppanen, the nursing chair at Winona State University. With both undergrad and graduate programs, the department has 791 majors. "The students graduate with a full scope of professional practice," said Seppanen. "All of our majors are eligible to test for their license after completing the undergraduate program. Once they have their license they can easily get a job," said Seppanen. The program has103 graduating seniors this year.
Reporter: Teresa Woodall |
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WSU students oppose Lincoln dealWINONA, Minn., Jan. 28, 2004 -- The Student Senate voted to oppose Winona State University's proposed acquisition of the Lincoln School building from the Winona school district. The vote was 16-8. At the meeting, student Milan Homola, a member of the Community Bible Church, and church elder Dave Watson noted that the church wants to buy the building and would be willing to lease parking spaces to the university. The church has offered $800,000 for the property but missed a deadline to make its offer. Meanwhile, a $700,000 bid from the university had been accepted. The university wants to raze the old school and create 200 parking places. Homola and Watson said the church needs the building but not the parking and proposed leasing 110 parking spaces to the university Monday through Saturday. "If WSU wants to use the Lincoln site for parking it will be an expensive parking lot," Watson said. He added that the church "will do whatever it takes to make parking cheap." He also said the church will provide snow removal and other maintenance. Senate Treasurer Robin Miller questioned why the university would pay $1.3 million for parking -- $700,000 to acquire the property and $600,000 to demolish the building -- instead of renting the parking slots for $20,000.
Reporter: Michael Rytilahti
Background: WSU stands by Lincoln bid |
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mendations are then taken into consideration by the state board of trustees in making the final decision. |
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State job fair coming upWINONA, Minn., Jan. 28, 2004 -- The annual college Job Fair in Minneapolis offers juniors and seniors an opportunity to interact with a variety of employers about jobs or internship, according to chief career cousnelor Vicki Decker at Winona State University. The fair is sponsored by the seven Minnesota state universities.Date: Friday, Feb. 13
Place: Minneapolis Convention Center
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $15 registration
Contact: Vicki Decker at (507) 457-5340 |
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BASKETBALL (MEN'S): SMU 71, Bethel 69.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): SMU 84, Bethel 77.
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WSU dorm chief: Booze punishments workWINONA, Minn., Jan. 28, 2004 -- Punishments for students caught drinking in the dorms are fairly effective, said Mike Porritt, the chief dorm director at Winona State University. "The recidivism rate is really low. ItÕs at about 4 percent," said Porritt. He said students are learning from their mistakes. The punishment for a first offense is probation for at least three months and 20 hours of community service, said Porritt. In addition, dorm supervisors may send offenders to a class called Alcohol 101 or to counseling. Punishment for a second offense is to be kicked out, said Porritt. However, a dorm supervisor may choose let an offender stay in special circumstances, he said. "I got off easy," said Emily Scheevel, a Richards dorm tenant. Scheevel said she only had to do three of the 20 hours of community service last spring for her first offense. For the second offense, she said, "I got really lucky. I was supposed to be kicked out of the dorms, but it was towards the end of the year, and my hall director had more things to worry about." Although Scheevel didn't have to go through with her full punishment, she said she learned her lesson and will "never drink in the dorms again."
Reporter: Allison Ethen |
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Krueger apparently not retiring soonST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 28, 2004 -- The retirement of Darrell Krueger as president of Winona State University is not imminent. Chancellor James McCormick, to whom Krueger reports, said he "had not been made aware of any plans for Krueger's retirement." It is to the chancellor that Krueger would submit written notice. Krueger himself set off speculation about his retirement in December when he told an interviewer: "I donÕt plan on being here a lot longer. I'm almost 62, and I have other things to do in life yet." In recent days, aides have said Krueger is too busy for interviews, but people around him say he hasn't indicated he plans to leave soon. Vice President Tess Kruger, who handles personnel issues, bristled at questions about Krueger retiring. "It's personal," she said. Personnel assistant Sandy Reed said the issue would be handled out of the chancellor's office in St. Paul.
Reporter: Amy Baumgart
Background: "I'm almost 62" |
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"Vagina Monologues" mark WSU V-DayWINONA, Minn., Jan 28, 2004 -- An event that feminists are trying to get on a global agenda, V-Day, will be marked at Winona State University with a production of Eve Ensler's play "The Vagina Monologues." Tamara Berg, women's studies difrector, said proceeds will go to the Winona Women's Resource Center. Seating is reserved, Berg said.Date: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23 and 24
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Main Stage, Performing Arts Center
Cost: $5 to $8
Contact: Tamara Berg at (507) 457-5460 |
Madrigal wedding planned at WSUWINONA, Minn., Jan 28, 2004 -- The theme "Royal Wedding" has been chosen for the Winona State University Choir's annual Madrigal Banquet. The theme will have Valentine touches, including Renaissance heraldry, pageantry, entertainment and food.Date: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Lourdes Hall
Cost: $48
Contact: (507) 457-5235 |
Government funding cuts hurt sociologyWINONA, Minn., Jan. 28, 2004 -- Seventy to 80 percent of Winona State University sociology grads usually find a career within their field, but as of right now placement is low, said Helen Dachelet, chair of the sociology department. With government funding cutbacks, many jobs for sociology grads have evaporated, said Dachelet. She had three grads who interned in Dakota County social agency and were hoping for jobs with the agency. But the starting positions, at $32,000 to $36,000, went unfilled for want of funding, she said. To the 44 Winona State sociology majors, Dachelet has this advice: Promote yourself and your experience. The average starting salary for a bachelor's degree is usually $20,000.
Reporter: Carrie Guler |
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Frosh nationwide suddenly more politicalLOS ANGELES, Jan 28, 2004 -- Students are coming to college more politically engaged than at any time in the past 10 years, according to a massive survey of 276,000 freshmen at 413 colleges. The Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California-Los Angeles found 33.9 percent regard "keeping up to date with political affairs" as a very important or essential life goal -- the highest, since 1994. The low was 28.1 percent in 2000. The study also found that freshmen are shifting to the right politically. Identifying themselves as politically conservative were 21.1, compared with 20.0 last year; as liberal 24.2 percent, down from 25.3 percent. About half of students see themselves as middle of the road.
SMU hunting for new soccer coachWINONA, Minn., Jan. 27, 2004 -- A search for a new women's soccer coach at St. Mary's University will be conducted by Chris Kendall, athletic director, and Don Nadeau, sports information director. Kendall said that the shoes of departing Coach Don Blank, who announced his resignation two weeks ago, will be challenging to fill. The search, Kendall said, will be to find the right person to "continue the rich soccer tradition at St. Mary's." Kendall hopes to have made a selection by April. Blank said that he will have no part in the search. Besides coaching, Blank has taught history, sports science, badminton, sports nutrition, racquetball, skiing and snowboarding. Blank said that his successor will most likely be only a coach, not an instructor. Blank deferred questions about his plans: "I just want to do something different outside of St. Mary's."
Reporter: Anne Jungen
Background: Soccer coach leaving
WSU SECURITY
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JAN. 27, 2004 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A student reported at 7:30 p.m. that an undetermined amount of money was removed from her dorm room about 11:30 the night before.
INCIDENT NO. 2: A fire alarm activated at the East Lake dorm at 11:34 p.m. due to food burning in an oven.
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"Snakebit" addresses post-college crisesWINONA, Minn., Jan 27, 2004 -- The David Marshall Grant play "Snakebit," about life after college, is in final rehearsals at Winona State University. The play, written in 1998, focuses on three friends unwilling and afraid to take the next steps into life, said student director Jake Wagner.Date: Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Black Box Theater, Performing Arts Center
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Cops say WSU coach's blood at .12%| WINONA, Minn., Jan. 27, 2004 -- Retired Winona State Univerity baseball coach Gary Grob was arrested about 7 p.m. after, police said, he made a bad lane change on Highway 61 near the Huff Street stoplight. Police checked his blood and found .12 percent alcohol -- 50 percent more than the federally recommended level to be declared legally drunk. Grob, 66, was charged with fourth-degree drunken driving. During a long career at Winona State, Grob amassed more victories than any other baseball coach in the country, more than 1,000. He was cited in Sports Illustrated magazine, was many times the conference coach of year, and was a Daily News sportsman of the year. He retired after the 2002 season. |
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Trial balloon: More WSU parking feesWINONA, Minn., Jan 27, 2004 -- Mandatory parking fees in more areas around Winona State University would ease congestion, County Commissioner LaVerne Olson said. Fees could go toward a parking ramp, Olson said. The proposal was exploratory in a wid-ranging discussion about updating the 1999 city parking ordinance. The issue was put on a Feb. 9 agenda of the city Planning Commission.
WSU j-senior to edit magazine| WINONA, Minn., Jan 27, 2004 -- A journalism senior, Paul Sloth, will serve as managing editor of the Winona State University masscom magazine Bravura, faculty publisher Drake Hokanson announced. Sloth also serves as features editor of the Winonan student newspaper, and his work appears in the Daily News and on the CyberIndee. Hokanson said the theme for the first of two spring issues will be "American Dream." Students in a capstone course produce the magazine. Named news editor was Brian Krans, a journalism senior. Named photo editor was Everlyn Ochwal, a photojournalism senior. |
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WSU health newsletter a joint effortWINONA, Minn., Jan. 27, 2004 -- Students in prof Peter SternbergÕs public health class are putting together a newsletter geared to helping keep Winona State University employees well. This is the third semester for the newsletter, "Your Health Matters." Sternberg's students get help from the publication design class which is taught by Pat Malotka in the masscom department. "The pub design students create the design of the newsletter and the health students come up with all the information and materials that go into the letter," Sternberg said. A newsletter takes three to four weeks to get to the publication stage. Sternberg said the newsletter is an important piece for student portfolios: "For a lot of the students this is their first time creating something for publication."
Reporter: Brandon McVoy
Gutknecht to go unchallenged?WINONA, Minn., Jan. 27, 2004 -- Congressional representative Gil GutknechtÕs tenure and southeast Minnesota's conservative brnt have Democrats in a bind, said Nick Ridge, a prominent campus Republican at Winona State who until recently was chair of the College Republicans club. The Democrats don't have a challenger to Gutknecht in the November election. At least nobody's announced. Gutknecht, a Rochester Republican, has been elected five times, which the chair of the campus Democrats at Winona State, Brad Krasaway, said can be intimidating. In a largely rural Congressional district, there aren't any big money pots to help fund a campaign, Krasaway said. One Democrat considering a challenge to Gutknecht, Joe Bown of Austin, withdrew when he realized he would need at least $1 million to mount a campaign.
Reporter: Lindsay Bauer
Background: Brown quits race
Background: Andreason: Not again |
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CAMPUS ALMANAC
POSTED JAN. 27, 2004 |
Students at Winona State University by their major progam in the College of Business:
Accounting
Business administration
Business administration: General
Business administration: Option A
Business administration: Option B
Economics
Finance: Option A
Finance: Option B
Health care management
Human resources management
Marketing
Management information systems
Production operation management
TOTAL
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429
13
46
91
31
107
4
1
87
226
108
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Broadcast club raises $64 against TouretteWINONA, Minn., Jan. 27, 2004 -- The Winona State University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society raised $64 for the local organization against Tourette Syndrome. Donations were left in jars in different locations in La Crosse, Wis., and Winona.
Editing is where journalism jobs are atWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- It may take a while, but an increase in job availability for journalists should occur within the next year, said Drake Hokanson, a masscom professor at Winona State University. Unemployment is down and the market seems to be rebounding, so Hokanson expects the job market to always lag behind the economy: "The jobs are out there, but the process is slow." One area in high demand is editing: "There is a greater supply of reporters versus jobs than editors versus jobs." Hokanson added that the decrease in editing jobs is due to a cultural change in American society as well. People are reading less and demand more compactly edited packages to still remain up-to-date. Hokanson recommends that students sharpen their editing skills. Even if they don't become editors, their work will be consistently ready for publication if they have a firm grasp of the language, said Hokanson. He also recommends that students specialize. "Look for journalism jobs in places where you donÕt think of them," he said, flipping through an aviation magazine. Someone with experience and knowledge in the field of aviation has a clear advantage getting a job for such a magazine, he said.
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George's is a long, long ways from AlmaALMA, Wis., Jan. 26, 2004 -- Buffalo County is a big place, and Karl Hoffman was the only deputy on duty the night of Dec. 7. As he was rushing to a call about a fight at George's bar at Bluff Siding, across the Mississippi from Winona, the brawl spread. At 2:37 a.m., with Hoffmann still en route, Winona police got a call for help from the Buffalo Conty sheriff's office in Alma, 25 miles upriver from George's. Deputy Chief of Police Paul Bostrack said three officers, Thad Pool, Chris Nelson and Bill Schjolberg responded. Nelson was the first on scene. He found large fights spreading, Bostrack said. No force was needed to break up the fights, Bostrack said: "Upon their arrival the first responding officer turned on his lights and sirens and that dispersed a lot of the crowd." There were still a few people left fighting when the Winona officers got out of their squad cars, but they dispersed when they realized police were arriving. Winona police did not observe any weapons, Bostrack said. There were injuries. An ambulance was called for the man who had first telephoned in the fight to the Buffalo County sheriff's office in Alma. Once enough officers from Wisconsin had arrived and the situation was under control, Nelson, Pool, and Schjolberg returned to Winona at 3 a.m.
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| WINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- A Winona State University English prof, Jesse Kavaldo, wrote a book, "Don DeLillo: Balance at the Edge of Belief." Kavaldo discusses the work of DeLillo, a contemporary U.S. novelist, and the roles of theory and humanism in contemporary study and teaching of literature. The book is being issued by Peter Lang Publishing. |
R.I.P.: John M. PutzierROCHESTER, Minn., Jan 26, 2004 -- A Winona Vo-Tech grad, John Putzier of St. Charles, Minn., died in a hospital. He was 52. His speciality in tech school was design engineering
Job counselor: Psych a growing fieldWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- Pyschology majors can expect to find a job after graduation, a Winona State University career counselor said. According to Annie Bessesen, not only is the outlook excellent but psychology is expected to expand 10 to 20 percent. There will be more opportunities in the next 10 years, said Bessesen. Because psychology grads have learned to understand how people function, they can apply their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of jobs, she said. Most grads get jobs as counselors, school psychologists, managers and private consultants, said Bessesen. Finding a job in human resources, she believes, is the best opportunity for a career. Typically starting salaries range $24,000 to $35,000, Bessesen said. "Most college graduates think that they will start out with a great salary, but in reality it takes years before people start making a large salary," she said. Grads will earn more and have more opportunities with a master's degree, Bessesen said: "Further education is always a good option." Jobs are all over the United States, not just in one region, said Bessesen. Of course, said Bessesen, there are certain regions where grads will make more money. Four out of 10 psychology grads are self-employed, said Bessesen.
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Still seeking "big ideas" for New WazooWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- The Brown Bag dialogues on reinventing Winona State University for a new age haven't moved beyond vague discussions about process. At the second dialogue, flagged as a session to collect "big ideas," Dean Carol Anderson attempted to clarify the goal of the New University project: "We don't have a stated vision but an emerging vision." Five study groups have been set up to focus and filter the emerging concepts. Participant Ron Elcombe, of the Residential College, said: "At this stage of the game, we are trying to collect ideas and distill them into a package that makes some sense." The deadline for all ideas is March 22, at which time they will be formed into a proposal to be presented to the state college system's governing board. Elcombe, of the Program Excellence and Quality study group, said the idea is to design a package that would make Winona State unique: "We're trying to find out what will set us apart, that we can do on a larger scale." It was Elcombe who came nearest to anything specific at last week's Brown Bag, which was attended by 15 people. He talked about giving students a private college experience at a public university price: "At private schools, no one is anonymous, and both the student and the teacher are responsible for learning."
Reporter: Sarah Knopp
Background: Krueger listening for "big ideas"
Social-work grads called job-readyWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- About 35 social work students will graduate from Winona State this year, and judging from the recent past, more than than 30 will be working in their field within a year, said prof Ruth Charles. Eighty to 90 percent of social work grads are hired within their first year, Charles said: "I even had one student last semester who was hired at her internship before she was even done." Winona State provides social work majors with generalist skills that allow them to work with any population at the entry level, said Charles. Social work majors also learn long-term career skills, Charles said: "They quickly move up in the agency because their skills are so useful." Although grads are ready to move into jobs, she said getting a graduate degree should be in their future. "We encourage all students to have graduate school in their five-year plan. They can specialize in a specific field," said Charles. Salaries vary. Charles said she has seen salaries from $20,000 to $42,000 to start.
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Black Horse bar initiates shuttleWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- The Black Horse, once a popular supper club and bar on the End End outskirts, is trying to kick-start itself back into business with an hourly shuttle bus from ZaZa's, a pizza joint on Huff Street at Winona State University. Next may be picking up and droping off people in the Third Street bar district, said Assistant Manager Katie Warman. According to bouncer Eric Curry, the Black Horse's remote location from the Winona State and St. Mary's campuses is a problem. People do not want to drink and drive, Curry said. The Black Horse re-opened two weeks ago with a Beach Blast foam party. Warman said a DJ and foam machines running on the dance floor are planned for every Friday. Sunday will be NASCAR day with free Bloody Marys during the races, she said. Saturday nights there will be live bands playing. New owners tried limited services last year, mostly graduation and wedding parties, but closed in November. There are plans to add a restaurant area to the bar during the afternoon and evening. Warman said remodeling should be complete by April.
Reporter: Rob Venz
Background: Supper club plans bands, shuttles
Criminal justice jobs drying upWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- Job prospects for Winona State University criminal justice majors grads in May of 2004 are "not real good" said sociology chair Helen Dachelet, whose department includes the university's criminal justice program. Most grads will not find work immediately in law enforcement or corrections but will have to look instead in related services or support jobs such as child risk management, social services, mental health, or other entry level lower paying jobs where the clientele are at risk of becoming clients in the criminal justice system, said Dachelet." The political climate makes a difference for criminal justice grads seeking jobs," Dachelet said. She cited the Clinton administration funding a few years ago that aimed to put more law enforcement personal on the streets preventing crime, which created jobs . Now the Bush homeland security policy is emphasizing spending on equipment rather than people. Also, she noted, 48 states are operating under deficits. Funding for public services is the first to go when legislators reduce federal and state budgets, she said. Dachelet, in her eighth year of teaching, was formerly a felony probation officer prior to coming to Winona State. She finds problems with Gov. Tim Pawlenty's $100 million prison proposal, saying there is no funding to staff the prison with law enforcement or corrections professionals: "The money would be better used to keep people out of prison by means of intervention."
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WSU plans split graduation ceremonyWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- The Winona State University spring commencement will again be in two sections, academic Vice President Steve Richardson said. Because the university gym cannot accommodate the whole graduating class, as has been the case since 1998, the five colleges have been divided for duplicate ceremonies. Richardson said it has not been decided which colleges will be in the afternoon and which in the morning. The ceremony is scheduled for May 7, but a decision has not been made on whether to use the 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. times of recent years.
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Political expert: Sales tax no shoe-inWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- A Winona State University political scientist, Fred Lee, said that the proposed half-penny sales tax increase could have an impact on the mayoral election this November. "It would be really easy to run against taxes," said Lee. "It is harder to defend a tax increase than it is to attack one." In the election Jerry Miller is expected to seek another term, as are several City Council members who voted unanimously to put the sales tax on the November ballot. So there they will be on the ballot along with the tax proposal. Lee said that most people in this country, from their childhood, are brought up to believe that taxes are a bad thing. "People see it as confiscation," he said. Miller said that it was too soon to tell whether the sales tax would affect the election. He said that the proposal was still in its early stages. "It's got so many hurdles to go through," he said. ÒItÕs got to get through the Legislature." The sales tax revenue would be used for street improvements. Pending improvements include eliminating the Huff Street railroad crossing at Winona State.
Reporter: Colleen Harer
Background: Texts would be shielded from tax
History grads to museums, grad schoolWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- Students graduating in history go mostly into jobs in museums and historical societies or to grad school, said Winona State Univerity prof Peter Henderson. Of six graduates in 2001-2002, the latest period for which data are available, six students graduated in history and half went on to school. A related program in the teaching of social science and history had 15 grads, 11 of whom were in full-time jobs.
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Plenty of time for O.A.R. publicityWINONA, Minn., Jan. 27, 2004 -- The O.A.R. Winona State University concert deal is a done-deed except for the final contract. Joe Reed, student activities director, expects the signed contract any day: "I'm just waiting on the final contract from my agent." Never have the Winona State spring concert details been settled so early. Even though the university bids usually in December for the April concert, that usually only begins a series of negotiations over dates, availability and, yes, money -- and round after round of rebidding for alternate performers. "This is the most time IÕve ever had to get ready for a band to come play," Reed said. He anticipates smooth sailing. With the extra time for publicity, Reed hopes that the UPAC student amusements committee will succeed in getting the students excited about O.A.R., perhaps even selling out to Winona State. "If we sell all the tickets for 15 bucks I'd be happy with that," Reed said. Tickets will go on-sale to students only two weeks before the concertÕs scheduled date, with no limit on number of tickets sold per student. Tickets will be available to the general public the week preceding the concert date.
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Rec-therapy outlook strong, getting betterWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- Not only are the job prospects in therapeutic recreation strong, but they have the potential to improve in the long term, said Winona State University prof Roger Riley. Why so? The elderly population is growing. "A lot of the stuff we do is for the elderly," Riley said. "The baby-boomers are retiring. The demand will be huge once the people need therapeutic recreation." As a career field, therapeutic recreation is only 20 or 30 years old. Even though the field is a new one, therapeutic recreation specialists, it seems, are everywhere -- hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, community centers. Riley concedes the job market slowed in the recent economic downtown. ÒIt is an OK job market, but it has been affected," Riley said. "But it is popping back pretty quickly." About 20 Winona State students are graduating in therapeutic recreation this spring. If the trend continues, these students will not have a hard time finding jobs, Riley said. On average in the last three years, according to Riley, 60 percent of the graduates have found jobs in the first three months after graduation. Many jobs are attributed to the connections that students form in a required 480-hour internship, typically a 12-week program.
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Winona State University faculty, excluding adjunct part-timers, by their assigned academic discipline:
Accounting
Advertising
Art
Aviation
Biology
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Business ad
Business ed
Chemistry
Comm studies
Engineering
Computer sci
Counseling C'tr
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Economics
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Physics
Political sci
Psychology
Public admin
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English grads go into jobs, grad schoolWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- Winona State University English majors should have a variety of post-graduation choices depending on the option they've chosen within the major, said prof Ruth Forsythe. Most students enter the job market, while others pursue advanced degrees, said Forsythe said. "Many students get one or two years of experience before going back to school," she said. Winona State offers three English major programs:
Literature and language.Writing.Teaching.
Although "not as obvious" among career choices, students with a writing or literature and language option often go into technical writing, said Forsythe. Some students go on to grad school or law school. With the teaching option, grads find work relatively quickly, said Forsythe: "One student graduating last winter had a job lined up before December." The department also offers a graduate program with a majority of students t from other universities. Currently 15 students are active in the program, which Forsythe described as "the right size for the size of the department." The department currently has 184 majors, an increase from previous years, said Forsythe. The growth could be tied to Winona State's growing enrollment. According to the most recent information compiled by Winona State, 75 percent of the 2001-2002 English grads reported finding jobs, with the others going on to further education.
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Art museums bus trip scheduledWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- The Winona State University Art Club is arranging a bus trip to Minneapolis art museums. Included are the Minneapolis Museum of Arts, Walker Art Center, Northern Clay Center, and Weisman Art Museum. On exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute for the Arts are etchings and lithographs by James McNeill Whistler, Werner Bischof photographs, moderist kitchenware, 20th century feminine attire in Morocco, works on paper by Joseph Pannell, ceramics by Edwin and Mary Scheier, Russian Avant-garde prints and posters, master Italian Baroque etchings, French art deco, Guatemalan Huipils, and contemporary Minnesota artists Jenny Schmid and Faye Passow. At the Walker, exhibits include "Jasper Johns Since 1983" and works of Oldenburg, Rosenquist, and Warhol. Date: Saturday, Feb.. 7 (reservations by Feb. 4)
Time: 8 a.m. departure from Watkins Hall
Place: Winona Art Center, Fifth and Franklin
Cost: $17 to $20 includes admissions
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Foreign language jobs in governmentWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- Job prospects for Winona State University grads in foreign languages have improved greatly, prof Monica Revak said. Why so? "Minorities are growing, and that is just reality," Revak said. The foreign language department offers Spanish, German, French and Arabic, with Spanish the most popular. "Many of my students double major with Spanish and something else in business," Revak said. The strongest job market is with the government in law, social work or marketing, she said: "If you can speak more than one language you have a better chance of getting the job over someone who only speaks one language." Revak has students who are interested in other areas too. One student is majoring in both Spanish and nursing and will have no difficulty finding a nursing job, she said. Some grads use their foreign language skills overseas, including one now in Costa Rica. "I could not tell you the exact number of seniors I have, but I can tell you that the number has been increasing for the last couple of years," said Revak. "I expect that the job markets will increase and so will the number of students in the foreign language department."
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Tip to photographers: Go to small papersWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- The job market for this year's photojournalism grads is not much different from past years, according to Winona State University prof Terry Schwarze. Most grads start at small newspapers. "As long as there are papers, there is the need for bodies," said Schwarze. He also said that there is opportunity for photojournalists in non-profit organizations like the Salvation Army. However, Schwarze said, when it comes to working for bigger organizations or magazines right out of college, it is typical that the opportunity is limited to freelance work -- if, he tells students, if you're lucky. The willingness to travel is essential in photojournalism, said Schwarze. He said photojournalism grads work their way up to mid-size papers and finally to a large papers. "It's kind of like baseball," he said. "You usually don't see kids in high school going straight to the major leagues."
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Trial balloon: More WSU parking feesWINONA, Minn., Jan 26, 2004 -- Mandatory parking fees in more areas around Winona State Univerity would ease congestion, County Commissioner LaVerne Olson said. Fees could go toward a parking ramp, Olson said. The proposal was exploratory in a wid-ranging discussion about updating the 1999 city parking ordinance. The issue was put on a Feb. 9 agenda of the city Planning Commission.
Tip to polysci grads: Try networkingWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- College grads in political science and public administration almost all get jobs although some are unexpectedly far afield, according to chair Yogesh Grover of the Winona State University political science department. "The contacts and the opportunities students make determine the job process," Grover said. Obvious possibilities include public administration, teaching and grad school. "Many students go on after college to law school," Grover said. A master's degree is also a frequent choice, Grover said. The Winona State program has about 85 majors. The department web page posts job openings. Grover said he occasionally hears from alumni about where they are in their careers. A few days ago, he said, a student who went into a study abroad program after graduation told him that she had landed a job in Washington with the Department of Commerce."
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Texts would be shielded from tax hikeWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- The bookstore manager at Winona State University, Karen Krause, said students concern about a proposed 0.5 percent in the city sales may be misplaced. Textbooks and clothes would continue to be exempt, Krause said. Affected would be supplies, including pens, pencils and notebooks. Overall, she said, students would not be hit as much as some of them think. The increase, on the November ballot, would raise money for a specified number of years to finance street improvements. Krause noted that the city had raised the sales tax once before and then let it expire. "We were surprised that they took it away," she said. "Usually they tax you and it stays on forever."
Reporter: Colleen Harer
Background: Student views of sales tax hike
Some education fields open, other notWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- This spring's Winona State University education grads have an encouraging outlook, said Mary Joyce director of student teaching. "Math, science, foreign language and some English-speech, and business education are the fastest growing areas," Joyce said. There are also some areas that will have less demand in the coming years, Joyce said, citing elementary education, social studies and physical education. "Cold fields," she calls them. Joyce says grads who don't find jobs in Minnesota and Wisconsin "could all Texas, Las Vegas and many Southern states all need teachers, she said: "They like our strong graduates and their work ethic." Winona State had 135 education grads with 155 currently student teaching. In 2001, the latest year for which data are available, the university had 166 education grads, of which 128 have jobs. Others are continuing education or are unemployed or couldn't be contacted.
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Dance grads options are diverseWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- At least four but as many as six Winona State University students with dance minors will be graduating this spring, according to program Coordinator Gretchen Cohenour. These students will face varying job possibilities. Grads can use their dance minor to emphasize their major, according to Cohenour. "If it's a dance minor with a major in exercise physiology, for example, they would be applying their movement research," said Cohenour. Students graduating in education may incorporate dance into their teaching. Applying for teaching jobs students present themselves with not only a a resume but also a video portfolio. Some schools have openings for guest artist residencies or guest teachers. "Depending on how they market themselves they could get a job teaching movement for kindergarten, first, second or third graders," said Cohenour. "Another way that they could market themselves is to integrate movement into areas of the academic curriculum." Applying for grants, artist fellowships, and graduate schools are also options for dance grads. "We have a couple students doing internships in local dance studios, one in Winona and one in Rochester," said Cohenour. With a dual business and dance college background, a can open up his or her own dance studio, according to Cohenour. Other students apply for choreography positions at community theaters and high schools. One student is currently teaching community education dance classes in Rushford, Min., while another student has been referred to a possible position at the Wabasha-Kellogg High School. Building a resume of professional choreography and teaching and performance experience is a huge help, according to Cohenour.
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Hofland hopes election rules followedWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- The student president at Winona State University, Michael Hofland, said he hopes candidates in the April election stick to the rules. These include firm deadlines for removing campaign posters. Four years ago the two leading candidates for treasurer, Reed Karnas and Travis Woodyard, were disqualified for leaving posters up past the 11 p.m. deadline. In 2001, after disqualifying Karnas and Woodyard, the Senate counted write-in ballots to choose the treasurer. Reflecting on the case, Hofland said the Senate did the right thing: "The Senate followed procedure." These rules are set in place to keep things fair, he said.
Reporter: Dana Zuhlke
Background: Fossum expects election to be voided
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BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): Named conference player of the week was SMU's Jamie Rattunde.
HOCKEY (WOMEN'S): Named conference player of the week was SMU's Emily Kearns.
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Charges expected in George's brawlALMA, Wis., Jan., 2004 -- Charges are pending regarding a Dec. 7 bar fight in the parking lot of George's Lounge and Tavern, in Bluff Siding, Wis., across the Interstate Bridge from Winona. Police reports are being reviewed, said Thomas Clark, Buffalo County assistant district attorney Thomas Clark, Charges may be filed this week, Clark said. Two people were injured in the incident, which police said involved 40 or so people. Sought immediately after the fight for causing injuries was a man whose name police did not know. He was gone when the cops arrived. "If the person was there at the time he would probably be in jail," said Chief Deputy Wayne Boese. It is not clear whether the pending charges involve the same individual.
Reporter: Ty Gangelhoff
Background: About that mean, mean scene
Prof: Jobs aplenty for music-ed gradsWINONA, Minn., Jan. 26, 2004 -- Jobs are in high supply for music education majors, said Catherine Schmidt, chair of the Winona State University Music Department. Schmidt said that there is currently a shortage of music teachers and there is no reason to think that the situation is likely to change. Last year Winona State had five music-ed grads. Of the five, four have jobs in music education with one continuing education. To find a job, the National Association for Music Education recommends starting six months before graduation, utilizing the internet, and attending job fairs. Schmidt said that job prospects for other majors within the music department may be harder to generalize. What about other music grads? "Other music majors such as performance music and music business have such a variety of job possibilities that it is hard to say exactly what the job prospects are," said Schmidt. A person with a degree in music business could get a job in retail, administration, promotion or any number of other professions, she said, noting it's easier to define where music-ed grads are headed -- to teaching. Out of the nine 2003 music business grads, two working are in the field, two are continuing their education, three are in unrelated fields. Schmidt is unsure what two others are doing.
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