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No police checks in football recruitingWINONA, Minn., Feb. 8, 2004 -- When Winona State University football coaches go scouting at high schools for prospective players, they don't check criminal records. "A student's character and ability isn't determined by his history," said Coach Tom Sawyer. Said assistant coach Bryan Hiller: "Trust is the No. 1 thing. We get to know the family and the player to build a relationship." Sawyer and Hiller discussed recruiting protocols Wednesday when the names of 21 students who will become Warrior football players in the fall were released. The university's news release, issued by sports publicist Mike Herzberg, listed each player's credentials and achievements for each. Not included was any criminal record -- which has become an issue with reports from court records that 27 varsity have had legal run-ins 41 times. It has been learned that one player, Carey Ian Rottman, now accused of assaults on two Winona police officers, had boozing and resistance arrest citations in his native Ozaukee County, Wis., before ever arriving at Winona State. Hillyer said the only background check done by Winona State recruiters is word of mouth: "We talk to the high school coach and parents to see what the kid is like." Even with the Rottman case now on everyone's mind, Hiller doesn't see a problem. Most players aren't in court very often, he said: "There's no need for anything to change."
Reporter: Carmell Loosbrock
Background: Rottman to contest charges
Background: 27th football player busted |
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WSU coach
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R.I.P.: Richard J. deGroodEAU CLAIRE, Wis., Feb. 8, 2004 -- A St. Mary's College grad who taught philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for 26 years, Richard deGrood, died of cancer at home. He was 68 and retired. He had served in the priesthood but later married.
WSU SECURITY
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FEB. 8, 2004 | Guards responded to the Quad dorm at 1:38 a.m. concerning a noise violation. Tenants were cited for an alcohol violation.
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QUICK
SPORTS
FEB. 7, 2004 |
BASKETBALL (MEN'S): WSU 91, UM-Crookston 69. Macalester 79, SMU 74.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): UM-Crookston 84, WSU 77. SMU 54, Macalester 38.
HOCKEY (MEN'S): SMU 4, Gustavus Adolphus 1.
GYMNASTICS (WOMEN'S): Best of Minnesota Meet: UM 196.626 (1st), Gustavus Adolphus 182.7 (2nd), Hamline 181.6 (3rd), WSU 178.975 (4th).
HOCKEY (WOMEN'S): Gustavus Adolphus 3, SMU 0.
TENNIS (MEN'S): SMU 6, Macalester 3.
TENNIS (WOMEN'S): WSU 9, Southwest Minnesota State 0. SMU 7, Macalester 2.
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WSU SECURITY
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FEB. 7, 2004 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A student was cited for a housing violation at the East Lake dorm at 8 p.m.
INCIDENT NO. 2: A number of students were cited for an alcohol violation at the East Lake dorm at 7:25 p.m.
INCIDENT NO. 3: Guards responded to Kryzsko Commons at 12:46 p.m. concerning a student who was having a seizure. An emergency medical crew was called.
INCIDENT NO. 4: Several student were cited for an alcohol violation at the East Lake dorm at 11:45 p.m.
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SMU grad donates $3 millionWINONA, Minn., Feb. 6, 2004 -- A 1939 St. Mary's grad, William Hendrickson and his wife, Jean, gave $3 million to the univerity -- their second $3 million gift to St. Mary's. University President Louis DeThomasis said the gift will mostly fund scholarships. Hendrickson, who grew up in Plainview, Minn., is a retired executive with Ayerst Laboratories and American Home Products. One million dollars will go into a scholarship endowment, DeThomasis said. About $800,00 will go to directly schlolarships. Also, he said, the gift will fund the salary of Tim Burchill, a university executuive who will become the first full-time director of the earlier-established Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership. In all, $1.2 million will go the institute.
27th WSU football player bustedWINONA, Minn., Feb. 6, 2004 -- Another Winona State University football player, Brian Andrew Ploessl, 20, was busted at a raucous party the night of Jan. 24, court records show. Ploessl paid a fine of $165. The bust was at Ploessl's rented house, 415 Harriet St. Housemate Robert Craig Olson, 20, also was issued a loud party citation. Olson too paid a $165 fine. Olson is not a football player. On that same night, police also busted a football party at 252 E. Mark St. That bust resulted in two officers being injured in a foot chase and felony assault charges against freshman redshirt football player Carey Ian Rottman. The busts occurred on a weekend that high school football players were visiting Winona State on a recruitment trip. Whether the high schoolers were at the party was not clear from court records.
Reporter: Brian Krans
Background: Rottman to contest charges
Background: The first 35 busted players |
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6-4 tight end
Ploessl is the 27th player on the 2003 WSU football roster to get in trouble with Winona cops. In all, there have been 41 cases against players, mostly alcohol and party related.
Ploessl, from Cassville, Wis., is a freshmen intending on becoming a grade-school teacher. |
Impeachment not option against FlynnWINONA, Minn., Feb. 6, 2004 -- A call for Student Sen. Ryan Flynn to be impeached wonÕt go anywhere, said student Vice President Dusty Finke at Winona State University. Campus Republican leader Nick Ridge has called for impeachment for Flynn expressing his views in the Winonan newspaper. "Our constitution says nothing about impeaching a senator for expressing his own opinions," Finke said.
Reporter: B.J. Puttbrese
Background: Flynn won't quit
THE PARTY HOUSE
252 E. Mark St.
PHOTOGRAPHER:
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WSU jock's lawyer: No felony occurredWINONA, Minn., Feb. 6, 2004 -- The attorney representing Winona State University football player Carey Ian Rottman, who's accused of assault and possibly faces more than 10 years in jail, plans to challenge the accusations. Attorney Mark Merchlewitz said there is insufficient evidence to support the felony assault charges. Rottman, a redshirt running back, was charged on eight counts, some felonies, some not, after a police bust at a party that ended up with two officers injured. Merchlewitz said the injuries were unintended. In court Thursday, Judge James Fabian granted Merchlewitz's request for an evidentiary hearing, which is scheduled for April 8. Merchlewitz intends to introduce evidence from "college student witnesses," whom he said include five men present at Rottman's arrest. He did not identify the men or whether they also were partying football players. Judge Fabian first scheduled the evidentiary hearing for March 10, but Merchlewitz asked for a later date, noting that his witnesses would be away on Winona State's spring break. The judge suggested March 31, but Merchlewitz said he would be on vacation. Then April 8 was agreed to.
Reporter: Emily Finley
Background: Assault case delayed
Verbatim: What the cops say happened |
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ROTTMAN
This WSU sports publicity photo was taken in happier times -- in August when Rottman was new on campus.
Rottman, a high school football star from Mequon, Wis., faces permanent suspension from football -- and expulsion from the university.
Rottman turns 19 in April. |
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WSU SECURITY
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FEB. 6, 2004 | A student was cited for attempting to bring alcohol into the Lourdes dorm at 11:30 p.m,.
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Profs' lobbyist wary on Pawlenty planST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 6, 2004 -- A proposal by Gov. Tim Pawlenty to study Minnesota's higher education system and its funding was called "not good news" by state faculty union lobbyist Russ Stanton. He warned that the Citizens League, which Pawlenty wants to conduct the study, is "a metropolitan based private non-profit group that is dominated by corporate types." The League, he said, is inclined to programs that train job-ready grads rather than to programs that offer education in the broad sense. Stanton was concerned too about the League's Cities-orientation: "Do not be surprised if the Citizens League advocates closing rural institutions to redirect resources to the metropolitan area." Stanton called on profs to join the Citizens League and try to steer it to traditional higher-ed values. "They obviously have the governor's ear, and they will probably have a large impact on higher education policy and funding in the next few years," he said..
Background: Pawlenty wants restructuring study
QUICK
SPORTS
FEB. 6, 2004 |
BASKETBALL (MEN'S): Bemidji State 96, WSU 85.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 74, Bemidji State 55.
HOCKEY (MEN'S): SMU 3, Gustavus Adolphus 3 (tie).
HOCKEY (WOMEN'S): Gustavus Adolphus 4, SMU 1.
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Flynn won't quit WSU Student SenateWINONA, Minn., Feb. 5, 2004 -- The outspoken Student Sen. Ryan Flynn said he has no plans of resigning, despite a call to do so by campus Republican kingpin Nick Ridge at Winona State University. Flynn had criticized a Republican plan to post 120 flags in classrooms. Flynn's was a contrarian view. The Student Senate has voted twice to support the Republican flag project, first 17-9, then 12-4. Ridge's beef is that Flynn has criticized the Republicans for having faculty support for the flag project. "The faculty teaches in these rooms," Flynn said. "They should have a say on what goes into them." Flynn, also, suggested that State Rep. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester, had pressured university President Darrell Krueger to fast-track the flag project. In calling for Flynn to resign, Ridge said the next steop should be impeachment. Flynn said he's not worried.
Reporter: B.J. Puttbrese
Background: Ridge calls for resignation
WSU writes $10,000 Lincoln earnest checkWINONA, Minn., Feb. 6, 2004 -- To secure its $700,000 bid for the Lincoln School site, Winona State Univerity wrote a check for $10,000 to the Winona school district. The School Board had given the university a 30-day deadline to follow through on its bid. Whether the $10,000 advance will satisfy the Board was unclear. The university has not received approval from St. Paul to make the purchase, which needs state funding. The School Board, meanwhile, has an $800,000 offer, which missed the bidding deadline but which might be accepted if the Board can wiggle out of the Winona State deal.
Background: WSU plans 32% more parking
Background: Board pondered hiding Lincoln offer
Background: Students oppose Lincoln deal
Honda rep extols hybrid InsightWINONA, Minn., Feb. 5, 2004 -- People need to consider switching to hybrid vehicles with both a gasoline combustion engine with an electric motor, a Honda engineer specialist told a Winona State audience. Chris Schneider said that the Honda Insight, one of several new hybrids on the market, will help save the earth's finite resources. The vehicle, he said, wrings 65 miles out of a gallon of gasoline. Also, he said, hybrids average 90 percent fewer hydrocarbon pollutants. The Insight's top speed is 112 mph, he said.
Reporter: Adam Keith
Assault case delayed against WSU jock| WINONA, Minn., Feb. 5, 2004 -- The multi-count case against redshirt Winona State University football player Carey Ian Rottman, stemming from a police encounter two weeks ago, was continued until April by Judge James Fabian. Rottman's attorney had asked for the extension to round up witnesses for the defense case. Rottman was arrested after a foot chase that began outside a party at 252 E. Mark St. the night of Jan, 24. Two police officers were hurt. If convicted, Rottman, 18, faces as much as 10 years, nine months behind bars and fines of $25,300. |
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Reporter: Emily Finley
Background: Rottman's earlier court record
WSU signs 320-pound linemanWINONA, Minn., Feb. 5, 2004 -- Seven more recruits were announced for the Winona State University football team for fall, including 320-pound Ryan Brown of Waupaca, Wis. Brown, 6--foot-4, is an offensive lineman. The seven players, all of whom have signed letters of intent for Winona State, bring the number of new faces on the varsity roster to 30 -- 22 from high schools and eight from other colleges.
Ryan Brown
Matt Finch
Justin Jensen
Justin Lane
Tyler Lueck
Mike Majerowicz
Ellis Minor |
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Lineb'r
Def'v back
Def'v end
Linebacker
Def'v end
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6-1
6-2
6-3
6-2
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225
185
250
215
230
225 |
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Huxley, Iowa
Racine Wis.
Kettle Morraine,Wis.
St. Paul, Minn.
Chicago
Ripon Wis. |
CBS interviews WSU child-abuse expertWINONA, Minn., Feb. 5, 2004 -- The director of the Winona State University-based National Child Protection Training Center, Victor Vieth, has been interviewed for a CBS television story on child abuse. The story was scheduled for Friday's CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. Vieth reports on a White Bear Lake, Minn., police officer's interview of child who was assaulted and abducted. The report notes that the officer berated the child until she was in tears. CBS interviewed Vieth about the inappropriateness of this victim interview as well as what can be dione to prevent this sort of investigative abuse. The story carries bits from a one-hour interview with Vieth.Date: Friday, Feb. 6
Place: WCCO-TV, WKBT-TV and other CBS affiliates
Time: 5:30 p.m. |
Advice to WSU: Apply science of learningWINONA Minn., Feb. 5, 2004 -- Learning expert Milt Hakel said that Winona State University people need to understand the science of learning and to make sure that they are learning-centered in order to move forward in their visions for a New University. In a presentation, "Applying the Science of Learning," Hakel told an audience of 17 faculty, staff and students that today's challenges include rising costs, shrinking resources, calls for accountability, and ill-prepared students. "Universities need to achieve clarity about learning objectives, coordinate teaching and assessment to promote student learning, and align structure and resources to aid in student learning," he said. Hakel is an industrial and organizational psychologist-consultant from Greensburo, N.C.
Reporter: Seth Brantner
Background: Expert to help WSU find future
Pawlenty: Let's restructure collegesST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 5, 2004 -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposed that the vocationally oriented Citizens League conduct a study to restructure Minnesota's higher education and higher-ed funding. The proposal, in Pawlenty's State of the State address, dovetails with a proposal by State Sen. Geoff Michel, R-Edina, to create a commission to identify campuses for closing. Pawlenty's proposal to hire the Citizens League to come up with recommendations was his only reference to higher-ed in the annual State of the State address. His theme was optism for the state's future. The governor was buoyant about turning around a "devastating" budget deficit in his first term.
Background: Michel plan |
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Jock brought police record to WSUPORT WASHINGTON, Wis., Feb. 5, 2004 -- A Winona State University football player, accused of assaulting two Winona police officers two weekends ago, was in trouble in his hometown last summer. Carey Ian Rottman, 18, was arrested June 16 in Mequon, a suburban area north of Milwaukee, and charged with underage drinking and resisting an officer. Rottman did not contest the charges. According to Ozaukee County records, Rottman paid a $225 fine for underage drinking related to resisting arrest. He was given until Feb. 17 to pay a $182 fine for resisting arrest.
Reporter: Emily Finley and Brent Danz
Background: Football coach's options
WSU SECURITY
REPORT
FEB. 4, 2004 | A student reported at 7:03 p.m. seeing a suspicious person in the south silver parking lot Feb. 3.
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GOP leader calls for Flynn resignationWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 2004 -- A College Republicans leader at Winona State University Nick Ridge, called for Student Sen. Ryan Flynn to resign for a letter he co-signed with College Democrat Mary Fanning that "engaged in a coordinated lie" against State Rep. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester. If Flynn doesn't resign, he should be impeached, Ridge said. In their letter, to the Winonan student newspaper, Flynn and Fanning criticized Rep. Nelson and accused Winona State President Darrell Krueger of caving to political pressure in approving a Republican plan for a flag in every classroom. Flynn stopped short of saying Nelson gave Krueger an ultimatum to go ahead with the controversial Republican flag project. "I'm not suggesting blackmail," Flynn said. "It's just very suspicious." Neither Flynn nor Faning had queried Krueger, who is out of town, about a phone call from Nelson, Said Flynn: "I'd like to talk to President Krueger and ask him what happened." Flynn, a political science freshman, and Fanning, a psychology senior, also questioned the integrity of campus Republicans in calling their flag project nonpartisan.
Reporter: B.J. Puttbrese
Background: Flags to be under glass
What are coach's options in assault case?
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Expulson from the universityPermanent suspension from the teamTemporary suspension from practice or competitionLoss of athletic aidWarning ProbationCommunity service
Too, Sawyer, whose reputation is soft on enforcing player conduct code, could do nothing. Rottman is accused of attacking and seriously injuring a cop who chased him after he fled a football party Jan. 24. A second officer was also hurt in the foot chase.
Background: Athlete accused of assault
Verbatim: Student-Athlete Code of Conduct |
Cops look for black Cavalier driverWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 2004 -- A hit-and-run accident in Winona State University's East Lake dorm parking was reported about 5 p.m., police said. A Winona State tenant at the dorm said the driver of a two-door Cavalier struck her car and drove off.
Auditions set for WSU children's playWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 2004 -- Open auditions for the Winona State University spring children's show, "Five Minutes 'til Morning," have been scheduled, said faculty director Vivian Fusillo. Any student may audition, Fusillo said. There are three speaking roles: an older farmer, a retired schoolmistress, and a young man, as well as several mimed animal roles. To auditon, styudeny should prepare a short monologue and be prepared to read from the script, Fusillo said.Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4, and Thursday, Feb. 5
Place: Main Stage, Performing Arts Center
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. |
WSU senators hike fee for solariumWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 2004 -- The Winona State University Student Senate unanimously approved a student union fee increase for a solarium addition to Kryzsko Commons. The fees would go up 1.5 percent, or $3.20 a year whole year for a typical student, to $109.60. The solarium would replace the patio outside the Smaug. "The solarium would increase seating by 40 percent in the Smaug, make room for us to be have a stage and meeting rooms," Reed said. The 1.5 percent fee hike would be rescinded after the $2.4 million project is completed, he said.
Reporter: Amber Bakeberg
Athlete facing multiple assault charges
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Reporter: Paul Sloth
Background: Verbatim criminal complaint
Background: Partier in deep, deep trouble |
Booze Bus ridership passes 7,700WINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 2004 -- More the 7,700 riders, 7,706 to be precise, have taken the Safe Ride bus between its inauguration in August 2002 through last December, according to Winona Transit records. The bus shuttles students between the downtown bars, the dorms and student neighborhoods on heavy drinking nights. The number of riders has increased dramatically. "The very first night there were no riders," said City Clerk Monica Hennessy Mohan, referring back to Aug. 29, 2002. "We were kind of scared." However, since that first day, rider totals have risen. This September the headcount was 902 -- compared to 641 a year earlier.
Reporter: Ty Gangelhoff
Almanac: What the Booze Bus costs
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FEB. 4, 2004 |
BASKETBALL (MEN'S): Carleton 69, SMU 55.
BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): Carleton 79, SMU 68.
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WSU marketing prof scores highestWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 2004 -- In anonymous balloting on a national web site, RateMyProfessors.com, marketing prof Jim Bovinet at Winona State University has a perfect 5.0 score from students. Although dubious statistically and although the score came from only 15 participants, Bovinet was flattered: "It's a real honor." Bovinet called the site a good way for students to express themselves,. "I'm here for the students," he said. "I think students are the most important voice." Bovinet's marketing colleague, Mark Young, was second in the department, followed by Bovinet's wife, Judy.
Winona State currently has 315 professors rated on the site. Students can log on at no cost and rate professors on a scale of 0.0 to 5.0 on easiness, helpfulness, clarity and attractiveness. Professors are given an overall quality rating based on helpfulness and clarity. Attractiveness and easiness are not factored into the overall rating. The web site also allows students to make specific comments. One student wrote: "Where did they find this guy? He also looks like an ostrich." Another student wrote: "Absolutely horrid, would not wish her on my worst enemy." Another student wrote: "He will destroy you like an academic ninja."
Each professor receives a different color smiley face. A smiling yellow face is positive, green is average, blue is negative. A red chili indicates whether a prof is good looking. No one on the Winona State marketing faculty received a chili.
Marketing prof Bovinet attributes his high rating to his untraditional teaching methods. Bovinet varies his teaching method each semester because he thinks there is always something that can be improved. He asks and listens to his students to find out what worked well and what did not and changes his methods accordingly. "I want them to enjoy knowledge," Bovinet said. "I donÕt want them to think it's all dry and boring. Knowledge is power."
One low-rated Winona State prof, philosopher Kevin Possin, whose courses include critical thinking, declined to comment on his ratings.
John Swapceinski created the web site in 1999 after "a particularly dastardly professor who I decided to warn the world about." Swapceinski said he keeps the site running so "students can get an idea ahead of time as to which professors to take, thereby improving the quality of their education." As of Jan. 31, there were 1,530,437 total ratings of 316,502 professors at 3,737 different colleges.
Site screeners review each new rating for offensive comments and ratings. The site allows students and profs to contact the site about messages they feel should be removed. Profs cannot have their names deleted from the website. Swapceinski said that more than 65 percent of the ratings are positive. He said he receives a lot of positive e-mails from profs, along with negative ones.
Students are allowed to view the 10 most recent ratings of a professor. If students want to see all the ratings, they must buy a Gold Membership for $6.95 a year. However, all of the ratings are factored into the overall rating, even if students cannot view them.
Reporter: Anne Jungen |
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WSU MARKETING PROFS
JIM BOVINET
Overall: 5.0
Easiness: 3.3
Raters: 15
MARK YOUNG
Overall: 4.8
Easiness: 2.3
Raters: 7
JUDY BOVINET
Overall: 4.7
Easiness: 4.3
Raters: 15
BOB NEWBERRY
Overall: 4.5
Easiness: 4.5
Raters: 2
BRUCE KLEMZ
Overall: 4.4
Easiness: 3.9
Raters: 10
RUSS SMITH
Overall: 3.8
Easiness: 3.2
Raters: 1
BILL MURPHY
Overall: 3.1
Easiness: 3.5
Raters: 4
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OTHER SELECTED WSU DEPARTMENTS
WSU MASSCOM PROFS
Ellen Severson
Overall: 5.0
Easiness: 4.5
Raters: 2
BECKY MCONNELL
Overall: 4.9
Easiness: 4.2
Raters: 4
DRAKE HOKANSON
Overall: 4.7
Easiness: 3.3
Raters: 3
JOHN WEIS
Overall: 2.5
Easiness: 3.3
Raters: 31
CINDY KILLON
Overall: 3.3
Easiness: 1.3
Raters: 3
TERRY SCHWARZE
Overall: 3.0
Easiness: 4.0
Raters: 3
JOHN VIVIAN
Overall: 2.3
Easiness: 2.7
Raters: 7
AJIT DANIEL
Overall: 2.2
Easiness: 1.6
Raters: 8
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WSU PHIL-
OSOPHY PROFS
ED SLOWIK
Overall: 4.7
Easiness: 4.4
Raters: 7
DON SCHEID
Overall: 2.2
Easiness: 1.3
Raters: 3
KEVIN POSSIN
Overall: 1.5
Easiness: 1.4
Raters: 30
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"Amelie"-inspired piece in DancescapeWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 2004 -- Minneapolis choreographer Mary Harding is opening this year's Dancescape concert at Winona State University with a routine inspired by music from the film "Amelie," faculty Director Gretchen Cohenour said. The dance explores a set of characters who move through different worlds. Other guest artists include Olive Beringa and Otto Ramsted of the Body Cartography Project and singer-composer David Lee Echelard. Beringa and Ramsted will premiere commissioned choreography that features Mississippi River video shot during their Winona State residency in September. Original music by Echelard will accompany Beringa and Ramsted's work.Date: Thursday, Feb. 19, to Saturday, Feb. 21
Place: Main Stage, Performing Arts Center
Time: 7:30 p.m. daily, 2 p.m. Saturday matinee
Cost: $3 to $6
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WSU bus to Timberwolves gameWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 2004 -- A bus to a Timberwolves v. Cavaliers basketball game in Minneapolis is planned by the UPAC student amusements committee at Winona State University.Date: Friday, Feb. 6
Place: Departure from Minne lot
Time:3:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 to $22 by advance reservation
Contact: Joe Reed
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WSU plans 32% more parkingWINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 2004 -- By fall 2006, Winona State University's main campus parking volume will increase by 32 percent because of new overflow lots and a 300-car parking ramp in the proposed Gateway dorm, campus parking chief Shirley Mounce said. Currently there are 1,087 parking spots. Planned are 350 more, 182 of them this fall as overflow spaces at Sarnia and Main streets, Mounce said. When the Gateway dorm opens in fall 2006, 168 new spaces will be available. Gateway itself will have a $3 million, 300-car ramp, but the bulding itself will displace 132 current parking spots, Mounce said. Scott Ellinghuysen, university comptroller, said that two other projects will create more parking. The purchase of the Lincoln School site at 654 Huff St. will allow for more surface parking. In 2009 the Morey, Shepard, Richards and Conway dorms will be razed for even more parking. Ellinghuysen cautioned, however, that parking lots may eventually be eaten up by additional construction: "Who knows what the needs of this university will be four years from now."
Reporter: Nathan Bortz
Bigger loan limits may be in troubleWASHINGTON. Feb. 3, 2004 -- The Congressional Budget Office has concluded it would cost about $20 billion over the next 10 years to raise the borrowing limit for undergraduates by $7,000 to $30,000 , the Chronicle of Education reported. The yet-to-be-released data puts a damper on college lobbyists, who have been pushing for higher borrowing limits.
Maxwell Field fire called "suspicous"WINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 2004 -- A fire discovered by an electrical contractor's employee in an old Maxwell Field locker room at Winona State University is suspicious, fire Inspector Larry Strange said. Whether it was a cigarette tossed in a barrel or something intentional is undetermined, Strange said. Damage was minimal. The fire was found by the worker when he began work Friday morning. The contractor is installing field lights.
Background: Subsurface fire at Maxwell Field
Bush keeps lid on most student aidWASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2004 -- The federal budget proposed by President Bush to the Congress, $2.4 trillion for the coming fiscal year, has little new money for college student aid. The exception an increase on the max that frosh may borrow under federal programs from $2,625 to $3,000.
Peacemakers pan another vigilWINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 2004 -- The Winona Peacemakers have scheduled another in a series of vigils in the park behind the Post Office.Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Place: Broadway and Main streets
Time: 5 p.m.
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WSU SECURITY
REPORT
FEB. 3, 2004 | At 11 a.m. a maintenance worker reported damage to a garage door at 629 Main St.
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Probe set in sex-to-play football probeBOULDER, Colo., Feb. 3, 2004 -- The president of the University of Colorado system, Elizabeth Hoffman, created a panel to investigate allegations that the football program at the main Boulder campus has used sex parties to recruit players. The allegations concern a December 2001 off-campus party at which three women say they were raped by football recruits. A third student alleges that she was raped by two players and told not to tell.
WSU college setting up advisory unitWINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 2004 -- The Winona State University Faculty Senate voted unanimously for the College of Education to create a planning council to hear concerns from numerous individuals and groups and to advise the dean on how to deal with them. The council's bailiwick would include admission and retention of education majors and the college's accreditation. Council members would include faculty, students and K-12 teachers.
Reporter: Kristie Rossi
Nursing has more jobs than gradsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 2004 -- The job outlook for college grads in health fields appears to be positive going into 2004, said Randy Miller, chair of the health and human performance department at Winona State University. Between 35 and 40 students are being graduated from the program this spring. These students can expect to find jobs in a wide range of areas, said Miller. Exercise science cardiopulmonary majors are taking jobs as direct providers in clinics and hospitals, which, facing an acute shortage of nurses, have turned to these grads, Miller said. Work-site health promotion majors are being placed as fitness and strength coaches. Grads in teaching fields may have a more challenging time finding a job. "School district budgets are not good in certain locations," said Miller. "However, with many in the education field ready to retire, it may open up." Salaries? Most start at $15 to $23 an hour, he said.
Reporter: Megan Akre |
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Bookstore relocates but retains rentals| WINONA, Minn., Feb,. 3, 2004 -- The Paperback Exchange has moved from cramped downtown quarters to a place five times as large on the East End and changed its name to Paperbacks and Pieces, but owner Shelley Olsen still rents books. Olsen keeps 60 hardcover rentals for $2 a week. "With the local library experiencing budget cuts, there's a nine-month wait list for new books," she said. "Readers can come in here and get to read the latest bestsellers a whole lot faster." In four years Olsen has had only four books not returned. The rental service doesn't turn a profit, Olsen said: "I regard it as a loss leader. It brings people into the store and it provides a service." After nine months, the books go on sale as used books. Besides rentals, Olsen maintains a 38,000-book inventory, roughly 90 percent used, 10 percent new. |
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Ideas emerging for WSU's New UniversityWINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 2004 -- Ideas are beginning to percolate from a web site intended to help redefine Winona State University for the future, according to project coordinator Carol Anderson. One idea, Anderson said, is to integrate student services. This would put registration, financial aid, billing, reciprocity, transcript services and other popular reference subjects in one place, she said. Another idea is to encourage students studying in related fields to interact for extended periods, she said. A third idea is to create community-based learning opportunities, possibly including experiential learning such as a semester on the Mississippi River. Anderson conceded that none of these are ideas that would transform the university in fundamental ways but are all worth exploring. By March she hopes to have rounded up more proposals for the so-called New University and begin cost analysis.
Reporter: Nathan Bortz
Background: Still seeking "big ideas"
WSU: Where has all the partying gone?WINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- The reputation of Winona State University as a party school, deserved or not, is slipping. In a wide range of interviews, reporter Sarah Lang talked with people with an overview, like campus security Director Don Walski, and insiders, like partiers themselves. Lang concluded that partying, though still a part of campus life, isn't what it used to be. Walski said stiffer academic standards are a factor: "I actually saw a student studying in one of the bars." Ask the bartenders. They'll tell you that people go home at 6 or 7 on a school night to do homework. Has the campus bar scene completely dried up? No, says, Walski, but it's faded from the days when 250 to 300 people were busted every weekend.
Background: Sarah Lang's complete story
Krueger sees legacy as teamworkWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- The president of Winona State, Darrell Krueger, sees the university as a productive institution. In an interview about his legacy of his 15 years as president, Krueger said he sees one of the greatest accomplishments has been the group effort, team working and close relationships between the faculty, professors and students. "Relationships are the heart and sole of this university," Krueger said. Krueger oversees all new hires at Winona State, interviewing every candidate whether as a janitor as a Cabinet member. In the interview Krueger did not dwell on speculation about his retirement, which he has tried to discourage. "An institution is more than its president," Krueger said. Credit for Winona State's accomplishments belong not only to him but to students and faculty and every other person who is involved, he said.
Reporter: Amy Baumgart
Background: "Not as old as they say" |
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Pelowski hopeful for construction fundsST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- The proposals of Winona State University and Southeast Teh for construction funding looks promising, State Rep. Gen Pelowski, D-Winona, said on the fist day of the 2004 Legislature. Winona State is seeking $10.2 million in the state bonding bill to renovate the Pasteur science bulding. Southeast Tech is seeking $3.5 million million to improve nursing classroom and facilities on its Winona campus.
A late-night booze shuttle to Wisconsin?WINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- With continuing city and campus enthusiasm for the Booze Bus that shuttles college students back and forth to downtown bars, might the service be extended across the river to Wisconsin bars? The Winona State University student president, Michael Hofland, likes the idea: "Anything we can do to reduce drunk driving is great." After Winona bars close at 1 a.m., students commonly hop the border for one more hour of drinking before Wisconsin bartenders call out at 2 a.m. for the last call. Many drive back drunk. Whatever the merits of extending the shuttle, there would be problems using city buses. City Clerk Monica Hennessy Mohan said the city has a federal license that limits service to Goodview and Winona. Mayor Jerry Miller, a fan of the Booze Bus, which he prefers to call the Safe Ride bus, sees liability issues crossing the state line. Although Hofland at Winona State likes the idea, he said that a decision would need to rest with the city. Miller encourages after-hours revelers to take a taxi: "The cabs are taking people back and forth now." Also, Miller sees no imperative to drink to 2: "If you can't get enough to drink by 1:30 or 1, I don't think you need another hour." Hennessy Mohan agreed, saying she doubts there would be City Council support for a Wisconsin shuttle "just for the later hours."
Reporter: Ty Gangelhoff
Almanac: What the Booze Bus costs |
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WSU "River" exhibit hitting the roadWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- After its inaugural run at Winona State University, the "Picture the River" student photography exhibit is headed on the road. The next stop will be the Acoustic Cafe as part of the Grand Excursion river celebration June 25 through July 5. After that, it will be shown at the Anderson Center in Red Wing, Minn. Prof Drake Hokanson, overseer of the exhibit, said other possible sites are being considered. The exhibit consists of pictures related to the Mississippi River. The images were taken by 12 Winona State students. Each submitted a portfolio of 25 pictures, from which 44 were selected. "All of the pictures selected turned out excellent," said Hokanson.
Reporter: Brian Mogren
$500,000 scholarship gift to SMUWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- A Chicago couple, Philip Corboy and Mary Dempsey, donated $500,000 to St. Mary's University to endow scholarships for Chicago-area students. Announcing the gift, university President Louis DeThomasis applauded the "integrity and character" of the couple, noting that their association with St. Mary's will be in perpetuity. The four-year scholarships are renewable. Dempsey is a 1975 grad. Corboy, a retired trial lawyer, has been a St. Mary's trustee.
Study: Third of dorm tenants don't imbibeWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- WINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 2004 -- The National Benchmark Survey found that 33 percent of Winona State University students living in the dorms do not drink at all, dorms director Michael Porritt said. Of the imbibers, 67 percent take in four drinks or less, so they are not binging, he said. Still, alcohol gets into the dorms. Porritt said there were about 250 alcohol violations last academic year, about one a day -- and that's only the students who were caught and written up for punishment. In 2000 there were 181 violations, which means violations rose 38.1 percent over three years. Students themselves estimate that 50 to 70 percent of dorm tenants drink in their rooms, according to extensive interviewing in a project last fall by a masscom senior Allison Turner. Porritt concedes that drinking is rising. He said he believes awareness programs initiated by the university's new health educator, Ruth Schroeder, will yield results, said Porritt.
Reporter: Allison Ethen
Background: Secrets of dorm boozing
CAMPUS ALMANAC
POSTED FEB. 2, 2004 |
Winona State University communications studies faculty members listed by years of service, with the year they were hired:
Susan Hatfield
Lisa Glyeck
Daniel Lintin
Kelly Herold
Edward Reilly
Amy Hermodson
Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest
Emolie Falc
Kelly Bangstad
Luke LeFabvre
Jennifer Priem
Mary Lou Swart
Theron Verdon |
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WSU Senate adopts Booktrade siteWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- The Winona State University senior who created a web site for students to buy and sell used textbooks online is now in a partnership with the Student Senate. Dylan Davis, a business administration major, designed the site he calls Student Booktrade in 60 hours last semester. When the Senate was looking into creating a similar web site they noticed that Davis had beaten them to the punch, student senator Craig Pearson said. "We didn't think we'd have enough time to create our own web site," he said, noting too that "we are all pretty computer illiterate." Davis said he was excited about adapting his site to the Senate's needs. To complaints that the site works only with the Explorer browser on Windows machines and is accessible only from campus computers, Davis said he is working on that. The site is free to use and currently has 835 books posted for sale. Sold so far have been 267. The Senate plans to promote the site with a large banner near the campus bookstore, according to Sen. Tim Donahue. "This has been a great learning experience for me," Said Davis: "ItÕll be nice to leave something for future students to use, and I can say I did this."
Reporter: Erik McClanahan
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Party complaints in seasonal dipWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- When it's cold and snowy, fewer neighbors complain about loud parties, Deputy Police Chief Tom Williams said. Why so? Williams, whoÕs been with the Winona police for 18 years, said windows and doors are closed in the winter. Also, people don't want to be out walking to parties. Not as many officers are out on foot patrol in the winter either, he said. In the fall and spring, officers are assigned to foot patrols. "When school first starts, that's when we usually have the greatest complaints," he said. Police typically targets the area from Wilson Street to Franklin Street, and from the bar district to Sarnia Street, which encompasses most student housing, he said. Also, fall brings a new group of freshman who are "exploring their freedom," Williams said.
Reporter: Emily Finley |
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New goal: WSU as tourist targetWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- Campus art exhibits, some indoors, some embedded in the landscape, may contribute to Winona State University becoming a tourist destination as the city steps up its campaign to improve tourism. Two weeks ago Mayor Jerry Miller guided Mayor Ardell Brede of Rochester, Minn., around Winona sites, including the campus. The university's chief publicist, Tom Grier, said that for many years colleges weren't typical tourist destinations, except for prospective students. "That changed here because WSU has become a destination for people interested in certain kinds of folk art." There also are reproductions of acclaimed Frederick Remington works, donated by sociology prof Erv Bublitz, which are displayed on campus grounds and in the library. There are other colelections too, some permanent, some traveling. In showing the Rochester mayor around, Miller focused on the library collections, which he said are "something I think the university and the community should be proud of." Grier said WSU is trying to be a "good neighbor" and wants to cultivate a tourism partnership with the city.
Reporter: Colleen Hareer
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More students tap into career analysisWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 2004 -- Winona State University students are using the online Discover career analysis system in rapidly growing numbers, said Counseling Center office manager Joanne Beck. The total was 263 students in 2003, compared to 25 three years earlier, when the system was installed, Beck said. Discover matches a studentÕs interests and values to the type of career best suited for them. "The value of this program is that it provides job prospects for graduating seniors along with salaries and information about graduate schools," said Beck.
Reporter: Carmell Loosbrock
School Board had illegal e-mail quorumWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- The Daily News identified School Board members who engaged in e-mail dialogue on whether to put an $800,000 offer for the Lincoln School on its agenda. The exchange, on Jan. 8, involved a quorum and thereby violated legal requirements for elected bodies to conduct their business in open, public meetings. The e-mail participants: Sue Brown, Steve Kranz, Larry Laber, Toss Rasmussen and Natalie Siderius. The offer, from Community Bible Church, came in after the Board had closed bidding and accepted a $700,000 offer from Winona State University.
Background: Issue: Whether to suppress Lincoln offer
SMU plans $200,000 arena lobbyWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- St. Mary's University applied for a building permit for a new lobby addition to the campus ice arena. The cost was listed as $200,000.
Lincoln lot to have security guardsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- If Winona State acquires the Lincoln School land and turns into parking, there would be security set up to protect the lot, said university Vice President Calvin Winbush. He issued the assurance to address student concern about parking so far from the campus.
Reporter:Kaylyn Messer
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Krueger: "Me 62? No, going on only 61"WINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- Speculation about his retirement isn't pleasing Darrell Krueger, president of Winona State University, even though he set it off himself in a December interview. Through spokesperson Tom Grier, Krueger said that the speculation wasn't "healthy" and could "put some people in uncertainty." That kind of a matter has to be announced to a particular environment at the right time," Grier said, quoting Krueger. In the December interview, commenting on another issue, Krueger said: "I don't plan on being here a lot longer" and "I have other things to do in life yet." Referring to the article, which appeared in the CyberIndee, Krueger said he was misquoted that he was going on 62. The fact, he said, is that he's approaching 61. Krueger has talked with aides about staying on for the celebration of Winona State's 150th anniversary, which would be the 2007-2008 school year. At the 2008 spring commencement, he would be 65. He's also mentioned leaving earlier.
Reporter: Amy Baumgart
Background: Not retiring soon |
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Higher-ed expert to help WSU find futureWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- An industrial and organizational psychologist at Bowling Green State University, Milton Hakel, will discuss learning theory in higher education as part of Winona State's New Univerity project to redefine itself, academic Vice President Steve Richardson said. Hakel has published widely on higher-ed issues.Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Place: Maxwell Leadership Center
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Students at Winona State University by their major progam in the College of Education:
Adm info systems mg't
Business ed
Early childhood
Elementary ed
K-6 with pre-primary
K-6: comm art lit
K-6: math
K-6: science
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R.I.P.: Bishop George SpeltzST. CLOUD, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- A former associate bishop of the Winona Catholic Diocese, George Speltz, a St. Mary's College graduate, died at age 91. He was named to the Winona assignment in 1963. He served as the St. Cloud Diocese bishop from 1968 to 1987. In the mid-1980s he banned church weddings to couples who lived together before marriage. Immoral and a scandalous, he called it.
Broadcast students win travel costsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- The National Broadcasting Society awarded the president of the Winona State University chapter, Kristin King, a scholarship to underwrite expenses to attend the society's national convention Miami. Chapter publicist Afsina Yildiz was awarded $125 toward expenses.
Two East Lake tenants ousted for booze
EAST LAKE
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Reporter: Aubrey Shermock |
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TENNIS (MEN'S): St. Cloud State at WSU.
TENNIS (WOMEN'S): St. Cloud State at WSU.
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SMU lists soccer coach criteriaWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- St. Mary's University has posted its job description for a new women's soccer coach to replace Dan Blank, who resigned, specifying it prefers someone with competitive coaching experience, a master's degree and a willingness to accept no more than $40,000 a year. Chris Kendall, athletic director, said the new coach may also teach classes, do administrative work or be an assistant for another sport. Linda Anderson, associate athletic director, is chairing the search. On the committee are Kendall, men's soccer coach Eric Luzzi, as well as a player from the team, a faculty member and a staff member, all of whom are yet to be named. Kendall said he is looking for someone with a competitive spirit: "We can't be getting just hammered on." The search committee will review resumes and select five candidates, who will be invited to campus. The search committee and soccer team will each recommend one candidate. Kendall also will make a choice. "It would be great if the same person was on all three lists," Kendall said. "It happened with our men's basketball coach." Kendall wants the position to be filled by April 1, before the new recruits for next year's team come to campus.
Reporter: Anne Jungen
Background: Soccer coach leaving
WSU SECURITY
REPORT
FEB. 1, 2004 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A Lucas dorm tenant reported at 6:35 p.m. that a man walked into her room without knocking and then left.
INCIDENT NO. 2: Guards responded to the Quad dorm at 6:16 p.m. concerning a restricted person gaining entry.
INCIDENT No. 3: A student reported at 12:15 p.m. that he left his room for approximately 15 minutes, leaving the door unlocked, and when he returned found some items missing.
Matter referred to the Director of Security.
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WSU computerizes security dispatch logsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- In late February the Winona State University security staff will switch to a computerized dispatch system, Director Don Walski said. With the $2,000 system, dispatchers no longer pen down data manually -- like the time of calls, guards who responded, and and secure versus insecure information. Hand-written logs sometimes exceeded 10 pages a night. Supervisor Kori Smeiska said dispatchers now will be able to retrieve saved data quickly. If past violator is in trouble again, guards can be told right away about the previous incident. The software, from Competitive Edge, is used widely, including at the Treasure Island casino in Red Wing, Minn.
Reporter: Megan Akre
WSU graduation speakers to auditionWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 --Applications for student speakers at the Winona State University spring commencement are being accepted by the Student Senate academics committee, Chair Tim Donahue said. The deadline is Feb. 13, said Donahue. He said applicants must audition a six-minute to seven-minute presentation. There will be two student speakers. Donahue said the final decision will be made in late February or early March.
Reporter: Katie Lokker
Background: WSU plans split ceremony
Madrigal succulence promisedWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 2004 -- The Winona State University choir director, Herry Mechel, announced this menu, complete with rhetorical and Medieval flourishes, for the Valentines Madrigal banquet:"Spicy mulled whole apple wassail, valentine hearts of romaine lettuce and salet accompaniments drizzled with raspberry vinaigrette, bountiful baked bread baskets brimming with butchered beef, succulents of patiently plucked and wine-glazed Cornish game hen with savory stuffing, rosemary garlic roasted red potatoes, lengths of honeyed carrots with fresh snipped parsley and gode spice powder, royal red raddish rose, merry marzipan wedding cake drowned in raspberry sauce, and jester's best beverages."
Date: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Lourdes Hall
Cost: $48
Contact: (507) 457-5235
Background: Madrigal wedding planned
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Police detail Jan. 24 party, chaseWINONA, Minn., Feb. 5, 2004 -- The criminal complaint by Deputy Police Chief Paul Bostrack against Carey Ian Rottman, a Winona State freshman who had been recruited to play varsity football at the university:
State of Minnesota, Plaintiff
vs. Carey Ian Rottman, Defendant
I, Paul Bostrack, Deputy Chief with the Winona Police Department, have reviewed the reports of fellow officers and believe the following to be true and to constitute probable cause sufficient to support the charges in this complaint.
On January 24, 2004, at approximately 11:15 p.m., officers from the Winona Police Department were advised to respond ton 252 East Eleventh Street in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, to investigate a report of a loud party. Officers Stark and Allen reported to the area of 252 East Eleventh Street and met with approximately six white males. The officers could immediately smell the odor of burnt marijuana in the air. They also noticed that one of the male individuals was holding a marijuana pipe that was still smoking.
Another male individual was attempting to hide a large liquor bottle behind his back. That person appeared to be under 21 years of age. That male individual was later identified as Carey Ian Rottman, DOB 4/29/85, the defendant. Officer Allen asked the defendant how old he was. The defendant first stated that he was 21 years old. He then quickly changed his mind and said that he was 23 years old. Officer Allen asked the defendant for his full name, date of birth and the state that issued his driver's license. The defendant told Officer Allen that he (sic) name was Carey Joel Rottman and that his date of birth was 12/25/80. He said that Wisconsin issued his driver's license. Dispatch advised Officer Allen that such a Wisconsin driver's license was not on file. Officer Allen immediately took the liquor bottle away from the defendant. The label on the bottle indicated that the bottle contained whiskey and the bottle was approximately 1/4 full. The defendant then became nervous and said that he was going into the house to retrieve his identification. The defendant then quickly walked around to the back of the house. Officer Allen told him to stop. The defendant continued at a quick pace. Officer Allen followed the defendant around the back of the house and noticed that the defendant was digging in his pants pocket. Officer Allen then saw the defendant quickly throw something on the ground. On the ground near the defendant's feet, Officer Allen saw what appeared to be a clear plastic baggie containing marijuana.
The defendant was acting erratic. Officer Allen believed that the defendant gave him a false name and he believed that the defendant was under 21 years of age. Officer Allen told the defendant that he was under arrest and told him to place his hands behind his back. The defendant then started running. The defendant ran a short distance and then fell in the snow. Officer Allen caught up to the defendant as he was trying to get up to run. The defendant continued to struggle, trying to get away. Officer Allen yelled at the defendant several times to stop resisting. In an attempt to control the defendant, Officer Allen struck him in the back of the legs with his flashlight. In the struggle, Officer Allen dropped his flashlight. As the defendant was getting off the ground, he was flailing his torso and arms wildly and hit Officer Allen in the chin with his elbow. The defendant got away from Officer Allen and started running again. Officer Stark tried to help Officer Allen and began to run after the defendant. Officer Stark ran into a stop sign and fell to the ground, injuring his right bicep. Officer Allen was able to catch up to the defendant again and grabbed onto him in a bear hug. The defendant was dragging Officer Allen across the ice packed street. Officer Allen was able to tackle the defendant to the ground. The defendant continued to struggle. It was necessary for Officer Allen to use some force in order to control the defendant. With Officer Stark's assistance, Officer Allen was able to handcuff the defendant. Immediately after the struggle with the defendant, Officer Allen noticed that his right index finger appeared to be broken.
Officer Stark began to walk the defendant to the squad cars. Officer Allen walked back to retrieve the flashlight and a leather glove, items that were dropped during the struggle. Officer Allen was able to retrieve the flashlight, but was unable to find his leather glove.
While Officer Allen was walking the defendant to the squad cart, the defendant continued to yell obscenities. As Officer Stark was holding the defendant by his left arm, the defendant swung his head at Officer Stark in an attempt to "head butt" him. Officer Stark was able to block the defendant's attempt to strike him.
The officers transported the defendant to the Winona County Law Enforcement Center. An intoxilyer test reported that the defendant's blood alcohol content was .124. The defendant identified himself to the Winona County Detention Deputy with his correct name and date of birth. The defendant admitted that he gave the officers a false name ad date of birth.
Officer Allen went to the emergency room at Community Memorial Hospital, where they examined and x-rayed his finger. According to the x-ray, Officer Allen's right index finger knuckle was fractured. The emergency room doctor advised Officer Allen that the finger may require surgery.
At the Winona County Law Enforcement Center, Officer Mullen from the Winona Police Department field tested the green leafy substance found in the clear plastic baggie that the defendant threw to the ground. The field test revealed that the substance contained marijuana.
OFFENSESCOUNT I
ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE
Minn. Stat. 609.223, subd. 1
0-5 years and/or $10,000
That on January 24, 2004, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, CAREY IAN ROTTMAN assaulted another (Officer Allen) and inflicted substantial bodily harm.
COUNT II
ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE
Minn. Stat. 609.2231, subd. 1
0-3 years and/or $6,000
That on January 24, 2004, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, CAREY IAN ROTTMAN assaulted a peace officer under Minn. Stat. 626.845, subd. 1, (Officer Allen) and inflicted substantial demonstrable bodily harm, when that officer was effecting a lawful arrest or executing any other duty imposed by law.
COUNT III
ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE
Minn. Stat. 609.2231, subd. 1
0-1 years and/or $3,000
That on January 24, 2004, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, CAREY IAN ROTTMAN assaulted a peace officer under Minn. Stat. 626.845, subd. 1, (Officer Stark) and inflicted substantial demonstrable bodily harm, when that officer was effecting a lawful arrest or executing any other duty imposed by law.
COUNT IV
OBSTRUCTING THE LEGAL PROCESS WITH FORCE
Minn. Stat. 609.50, subd. 1
0-1 years and/or $3,000
That on January 24, 2004, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, CAREY IAN ROTTMAN obstructed, resisted, or interfered with a peace officer while the officer was engaged in the perormance of official duties and the act was accompanied by force or violence or the threat thereof
COUNT V
FALSE NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH TO PEACE OFFICER
Minn. Stat. 609.506, subd. 1
0-90 days and/or $1,000
That on January 24, 2004, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, CAREY IAN ROTTMAN, with intent to obstruct justice, gave a fictitious name other than a nickname, and gave a false date of birth to a peace officer when that officer made inquiries incident to a lawful investigatory stop or lawful arrest, or inquiries incident to executing any other duty imposed by law.
COUNT VI
UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION
Minn. Stat. 340A.503, subd. 1 (2)
0-90 days and/or $1,000
That on January 24, 2004, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, CAREY IAN ROTTMAN, a person under the age of 21 years, consumed alcoholic beverages.
COUNT VII
UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL
Minn. Stat. 340A.503, subd. 1 (2)
0-90 days and/or $1,000
That on January 24, 2004, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, CAREY IAN ROTTMAN, a person under the age of 21 years, possessed alcoholic beverages with the intent to consumer it at a place other than the household of his parent or guardian.
COUNT VIII
POSSESSION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA
Minn. Stat. 152.0261, subd. 4(a)
Up to $300 fine
That on January 24, 2004, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, CAREY IAN ROTTMAN, unlawfully possessed a small amount of marijuana.
s / Paul Bostrack
January 24, 2004
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CAMPUS CULTURE
NOT AS WET
AS IT USED TO BE
Partiers aren't coming to Winona State University like they used to, as campus security Director Don Walski sees it. Walski, recently retired as Winona deputy police chief, remembers when it was not uncommon to bust 250 to 300 people at a party every weekend. That was merely four years ago. "That just doesn't happen anymore," he said. "The whole environment has changed."
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| What's happened? "We aren't letting just anyone in anymore," said Walski. Many people who track cultural changes at Winona State note higher admissions standards are slowly attracting more serious students. Most recently admitted frosh scored 23 or better on ACT admissions exams.
The change, albeit a slow process, hasn't gone unnoticed among students -- even though their time on campus is usually only four or five years. Said D.J. Riemer, a fifth-year senior: "When I think party school, I donÕt think of WSU." |
The university's chief publicist, Tom Grier, himself an alum, credits the arrival of Darrell Krueger as university president in 1989. At that time all state schools were all about equal in quality, and Krueger wanted Winona State to stand out as an academic and quality education leader, said Grier. At the time most classes ran Mondays through Thursdays, and many students skipped Thursday classes and started partying on Wednesdays. Many profs gave up, some even canceling Thursday classes.
Krueger encouraged professors to assign more homework. Many classes were shifted to a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedules, which shortened weekend partying by a day or two. "It took a while for things to change, but as new students came in they were told that this was a serious institution," said Grier.
Nathan Schott, co-owner of Shyde's, a Third Street bar, agrees the party school reputation is fading. A turning point, he says, was Krueger's decision in 1996 to end the university's role in Springfest, which had become a lakeside ritual that grew over 10 years to attract as many as 4,500 people, many out-of-towners intent on drunken revelry. In 1995 there were 75 arrests. In 1996 there were more than 100 arrests and 12 hospitalizations.
Krueger pulled the plug on Springfest by forbidding student activity fees from funding the event. Even Joe Reed, the university's student activities director, who had been a diehard supporter of Springfest, changed his mind after 1996: "The behavior at Springfest is not part of the mission of this university."
The community also took part in cutting down student partying by making landlords responsible for their tenant misbehavior. Also, the city, in cooperation with both Winona State and St. Mary's universities, launched the Booze Bus shuttle, which provides free rides to students to discourage drunken driving and get noisy partiers off the streets. |
UNDER-AGE
BOOZERS
WHO GOT
CAUGHT
BEING
STUPID
DON'T
TELL
THEIR
MOTHERS
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CAMPUS
SALARIES
Darrell
Krueger
WSU president
2003: $211,836
Louis
DeThomasis
SMU president
2001: $155,245
Jim Johnson
Tech president
2001:
$125,000
OTHER
SALARIES
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