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Booze Bus driver: Enough, I quitWINONA, April 4, 2004 -- Booze Booze driver Bob Paz said the night of March 27 was particularly horrific when drunk college students, crammed into his 30-passenger bus, began rocking the vehicle. Paz kept on driving, hoping the rowdyism would let up as he dropped off the drunks in the campus neighborhood. It was his last run, he said, with probably 40 students he picked up in the Third Street bar district. He blamed about half the riders for the rocking. After the incident, Paz, a Booze Bus driver for two years, said he favors dropping the free shuttle service -- and he's quitting. "Two years is enough," said Paz. "I've gotten threats, mostly drunks threatening to kick my ass." Threats usually are from groups of five or more, he said. "The riders pound on the ceiling, swing from the hand rails, and argue," said Paz.
Not uncommonly, he said, St. Mary's students and Winona State students get into fights, said Paz -- especially on his 1 to 2 a.m last runs after the bars close. He transports about 80 students from his last two pickups from the bars. "My last run for the night I usually have about 60 kids on a bus that seats 24 or 26," said Paz. He's seen his share of rowdiness. "The kids don't listen. I have to pull the bus over and tell them to knock it off," said Paz. He said that the bus is relatively mellow until 9 or 10 o'clock when the drunks start getting on from the downtown bars. "I've seen my share of girlfriend and boyfriend arguments too," said Paz. "I usually tell them to cool it or do it." He said that a lot of the riders in the earlier hours are usually just going to dinner or riding for a reason other than to visit the bars. "The last two trips are the worst," said Paz.
After finishing his circuits on March 27, he found a broken window on the back of the bus -- the second one in his experience.
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Police chief: Maybe no Booze Bus future
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mistically called Safe Rider, the bus is a free service between the campuses and downtown bars.
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Krueger flag decision expected any dayWINONA, Minn., April 4, 2004 -- A decision about the placement of U.S. flags on the Winona State campus will be made sometime this week, university President Darrell Krueger said. Krueger said he will not be pressured into making an announcement until all major campus organizations have had time to offer formal feedback. He said he is waiting for Faculty Senate and the three employee bargaining units to report on recommendations from a campus-wide task force. The Student Senate endorsed the task force recommendations Wednesday. Krueger said he's heard only positive feedback so far and isn't expecting much, if any, negative response. Krueger said he his formal decision may or may not include the task force's recommendations. About the flag debate, which has been a top campus agenda item since fall, Krueger said: "We've had more discussion about the flag than any university and community. We were given a gift." The discussion became overheated in January when opposition gained critical mass against a College Republicans plan for a flag in every classroom. The task force recommendations do not include classroom flags.
Reporter: B.J. Puttbrese
Background: Krueger wants Somsen display
Background: Hjlemberg grinding his teeth
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WSU clinic nurse option acceptedWINONA, Minn., April 4, 2004 -- The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists has recognized the Winona State University clinical nurse specialist option. Peggy Gerard, co-chair of the association's education committee, said reviewers found the Winona State progam excellent. The program is among the first in nation with NACNS recognition.
There are several reasons that I am running for re-election in the Student Senate. I have been an advocate for other people for as long as I can remember. This is what I do, and I truly love it. This year I have been an active member of many committees on the university, including Student SenateÕs Academic Affairs and Legislative Affairs committees, the New University Student support and Services committee, and the all university Lyceum committee. I also have been actively involved in the Minnesota State University Student Association (MSUSA), and have been trying to educate students on the role and goals of MSUSA. Recently I have also been working on forming a student run support group for rape survivors, and educating students on how to keep themselves safe on campus and in the community. If I am re-elected, I will continue to represent the students, and continue encouraging student involvement in campus issues. I chose to run for Liberal Arts representative because I have strong ties to liberal arts. I am a political science major, with a double minor in sociology and communication studies. I also have a strong tie to the music program, where I currently play in the flute choir and band. Please feel free to contact me at emwiener1348@webmail.winona.edu if you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like me to know about.
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WSU student elections debate setWINONA, Minn., April 4, 2004 -- A debate among candidates for Student Senate executive offices at Winona State University will include questions from a panel, as well as from the gallery, outgoing student President Michael Hofland said: Date: Monday April 5
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Student Activity Center, Kryzsko Commons
Cost: Free
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Background: The ballot
I was internally elected in February of this year. Currently, I am running for re-election as the college of business senator and working extremely hard on student services committee projects. I am the only business major currently on senate and believe that the college of business needs a good voice. For the short time that I have been on senate I have been grateful to work on campus issues and make sure that students do not get short handed, whether it is tuition, student fees, work study, or other concerns. Therefore, I inform myself in all aspects before making my decisions. I worked hard to show my commitment to senate before I was elected by attending meetings and Lobby Day. Now, I am eager to meet with elected officials or simply work on committee projects. As a member of the student services committee I enjoy working on projects that will benefit the lives of students. I have received praise from Chair Flynn for the impact I have made to the promotional aspect of the committee. You have probably seen my work on current projects, like Mr.WSU, that are all over campus. It is not an easy job due to the organization, patience, and computer skills that are necessary. I always think it is not good enough to just do your job, but to do it right. I would be proud to continue to use my creative efforts and improve the lives of students next fall. | |
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I am running for Senator representing the College of Business. Over this past year, I feel the College of Business has been underrepresented on senate, and am pleased to have this opportunity to have those students as my constituency. I am minoring in Business Administration, though my major is Political Science, I choose to associate myself with the College of Business. During my time in senate, I made it my duty to represent those most underrepresented. This is my motive for associating with the College of Business, as well as my reasoning for focusing on Cultural Diversity this year. My experience can speak for itself. I served the entire spring semester as a Senator at Large. I am president of the GLBTA Partnership, Winona StateÕs gay rights group, and head of
the Preordained Brethren of Satirical Writers, a newly formed satire club. I served on the Cultural Diversity Committee, Gender Issues Committee, and the Flag Task Force. I have worked with the Cultural Diversity sections of the New University Plan. To benefit you, I will give you a strong voice on the Senate, utilizing my experience and strengths. I will listen to my constituents, and vote with them, not for myself. I will be a resource to the College of Business, especially affiliated clubs. I have great experience with clubs and can help and answer questions. By listening to you, and working for you, I know I can represent the College of Business better than anyone. | |
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I'm the best candidate because I bring the right balance of neutrality and experience to the table. Specific plans and goals of mine are noted at this site.I take into account evidence to make decisions and keep my feelings out as much as possible. I am not a member of either college political club on campus. You can get to know me by visiting my website. You can also use this site to note that my neutrality is not being affected by biases when I am Vice President.
This site will be kept up throughout my time in office. Keep in mind the warning on the homepage about personal information bluntly shared. Experience has two elements to it: involvement in the WSU senate and previous leadership experience. I was involved in the Senate prior to fall elections of this year. I have been to MSUSA conferences. I serve on the Technology Committee, Student Activities Fund Committee, New University study group of Program Excellence/Quality, have been to several meet and discuss meetings, and served on Academic Affairs Committee. In addition, I currently am the Webmaster for the Student Senate and am vice-chair of the technology committee. As Webmaster I have made the Senate site a portal for students to the Senate. Separately from the WSU senate, I held leadership positions in the Mayo Stage Door Drama Club for four years. Next year IÕm going to be a senior in the area of Political Science and Public Administration. | |
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Dad blames others in BB-gun brawlWINONA, Minn., April 4, 2004 -- The father of Winona State University freshman Eric J. Turner, who has been charged in a violent dorm incident and the aftermath, objected to police reports as "grossly inaccurate." The father, Jim Turner, to whom the young Turner referred reporters, promised to vigorously pursue legal action against others. According to the father, the heart of what happened was not at the East Lake dorm, where a room had been trashed. The father said that Eric was back home in his apartment at 422 Center St. when about 3 a.m. he heard the door being kicked in. "Grabbing a BB gun pistol and tucking it in his pants, he went to investigate, opening the heavily damaged door," the father said. Outside were three people "clearly there to physically beat Eric," the father said. In a series of messages to reporters, the father reconstructed what happened and named names. According to the father, Eric indicated the BB gun was a 9mm so as to get one of the callers to leave him alone. The father quotes the police report that the gun "was in Eric's shorts and there is no indication that it was ever pointed at anyone or removed from his shorts."
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Objecting to news accounts drawn from the police report, which was attached the criminal complaint, and referring to his son in the second person, the father said: "Now Turner looks like a raving lunatic with a gun drawn. Nothing could be further from the truth and how sad it is that Turner is depicted in such a fashion. Turner has never had so much as a parking ticket in the past and no juvenile record either."
Does Eric Turner bear any responsibility for what happened? "Yes," said the father. "But the other players actually have more serious charges that they likely will be faced with." He said whoever gave alcohol to Eric should be charged with supplying an underage person. "To further complicate the matter, Eric is on medication that can cause poor choices in behavior to be made when mixed with alcohol," the father said.
The father said that he found Eric badly banged up when he bailed him out of jail. "It was I who took him to the doctor because he still had considerable injuries from being beaten," he said. "I can provide digital pictures and the doctor's statement indicating how badly he was beaten." The father later declined a request to provide the photos to the CyberIndee. The father said he didn't want to give "advance notice" to attorneys representing the other people he wants charged in the case. He said his mother-in-law, landlord at the apartment where Eric lives, could press charges against the others for the damage.
In his numerous messages to reporters, the father cited the others in the confrontation by name. Consistent with journalistic practice, based on libel law, the CyberIndee will not cite other names until they appear in court documents.
Meanwhile, repairs have been completed at the East Lake dorm room, which was trashed in an earlier confrontation that night. Eric Turner, meanwhile, is banned from university dorms and parking lots.
Background: Heavy sleepers miss ruckus
WSU plans leadership test projectWINONA, Minn., April 4, 2004 -- Leadership training is being discussed by a steering committee at Winona State University's Residential College, which includes the Lourdes, Maria and Tau dorms at the old College of St. Teresa. Although a formal plan has yet to be written, the committee has approved the concept. "I envision things like how to organize a meeting, communication skills, group dynamics and role-playing," said Ron Elcombe, director. The project would be funded from the $200 residential college free assessed against the 890 tenants at Lourdes, Maria and Tau dorms, he said. The leadership program would be aimed at sophomores and more advanced students, he said. Elcombe, who sees the Residential College as "an experimental incubator to test new ideas," said leadership training might eventually have application on the whole campus.
Reporter: Aubrey Shermock
COMMENT:
WSU FOOTBALL
VARSITY WHINERS
Complaining about news coverage of their misbehavior, some Winona State University jocks invoke the prepubescent proclamation, "I'm just a kid." It's as if they still deserve coddling at age 18 or, can you believe it, 21 and 22.
These Peter Pan narcissists are in denial of their years. Society has reasonable expectations of young adults, especially those in which we're investing a higher education and especially those in role-model activities like varsity athletics.
And all we get is the whiny "I'm just a kid." It's pathetic.
To which we say, first: "Grow up." And second: "If you donÕt want it printed, don't let it happen." |
Background: George, we hardly knew you
Background: Updated football arrest tally
WSU SECURITY
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APRIL 4, 2004 | INCIDENT NO. 1: Guards responded to a noise complaint in the Quad dorm ar 3:30 a.m. and found alcohol in the room.
INCIDENT NO. 2: Guards warned tenants in the Quad dorm noise at 1:30 a.m.and issued citatuions for an alcohol violation.
INCIDENT NO. 3: Guards responded to a student with a medical problem in the Quad dorm at 1:50 p.m. An ambulance was summoned.
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Grad has praise for new WSU dormWINONA, Minn., April 4, 2004 -- A Winona State grad, Reid Gisslen, wrote in a Daily News opinion-page letter that the university should be commended, not criticized for building the new East Lake dorm. Gisslen focused on "tenement owners who express concern about the decline in student renters." He cited one of his landlords who "made a business out of cheating students out of their security deposites." Said Gisslen: "Maybe now property owners like this will be forced to treat their responsible, clean renters fairly if they want return business." He noted that he had good experiences with all but the one landlord. With about 500 new univerity-operated dorm spaces in East Lake and Tau, many campus neighborhood landlords still have vacancies for fall -- an unheard of situation earlier.
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BASEBALL (MEN'S): WSU 8, UM-Duluth 0; WSU 16, UM-Duluth 6.
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 11, Bemidji State 1. WSU 6 MSU-Moorhead 1. SMU 8, Concordia of Moorhead 0; SMU 5, Concordia of Moorhead 0.
TENNIS (MEN'S): Centra 6, SMU 1.
TENNIS (WOMEN'S): Centra 7, SMU 2.
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COMMENT:
HIGHER STANDARDS
RIGHT ON, COACH
The Winona State University student-athlete conduct code is an admirable document. Eloquently the code articulates why varsity athletes must be held to higher standards. The code is well thought-out in discussing sanctions against players who break the trust of their status.
Baseball Coach Kyle Poock has captured the spirit of the code. His players know they'll likely sit out a couple games if they're nailed for underage boozing. They know the code includes the ultimate sanction -- expulsion. He's tough but fair. Players know it.
In contrast, consider the Warrior football team in the past two years. Twenty-three players have been to court 30 times in Winona and who knows how many times in their hometowns.
Why the difference? Football Coach Tom Sawyer gives mere lip service to the student-athlete code. As best as we can tell, there may have been one brief player suspension in the past two years. We can't be sure because Sawyer, unlike Poock, doesn't want to talk much about it.
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Background: Baseball not without misdeeds
R.I.P.: Patricia L. (Keller) KronebuschWINONA, Minn., April 3, 2004 -- Former State Sen. Pat Kronebusch, who served six years in the Capitol, died in a nursing home at age 77. She held a bachelor's degree from the College of St. Teresa and a master's from Winona State. She taught religion in Rollingstone, Minn., and farmed nearby with her husband. In 1980 she was elected to the Senate. She was active in Republucan politics and served on the Winona State University Foundation Board.
Dorm chief leaves Tau for MariaWINONA, Minn., April 3, 2004 -- The Winona State University grad student who supervise the Maria and Tau dorms, Megan McMahan, will move from Tau to an apartment in Maia for fall. McMahon said the change continues to fine-tune the supervisory structure at the West Campus. Her supervisor, Sarah Olcott, will continue at the Lourdes dorm.
Reporter: Aubrey Shermock
COMMENT:
FLAG ISSUE RESIDUE
FACULTY
CONTROL FREAKS
The Winona State University Faculty Senate is perpetuating the Ivory Tower stereotype that profs not only are in another world but work very hard to buffer themselves from reality.
To protect itself from criticism, the Senate has a new policy to evict outsiders from its meetings if they're suspected of having "narrow agendas." This is nonsense. Who is the Senate to define whether someone's agenda is narrow? What is narrowness anyway?
Besides being impracticable, the new policy smacks of elitism, arrogance and a disdain for the robust dialogue that's essential for a free and democratic society to function.
The Senate would perform its duty best if it participated fully in public dialogue about the university's business. Its policy should be to encourage citizens to attend its meetings. To do otherwise is to cut off public access to information without which the discussion of public issues is handicapped.
The new policy gives the appearance that the Senate wants to control public dialogue more than participate in it. That's undemocratic.
Let's dispel the Ivory Tower stereotype. Let's avoid the perception that control freaks run the university. |
Background: A paranoid welcome mat
Background: Comment: Let the enemy in
Background: Comment: Thin-skin faculty
Background: Comment: Clairvoyant Senate?
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APRIL 3, 2004 |
BASEBALL (MEN'S): WSU 11, UM-Duluth 6; WSU 11, UM-Duluth 3. St. Olaf 2, SMU 1; St. Olaf 15, SMU 4.
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 7, UM-Duluth 4. WSU 7, UM-Crookston 0. SMU 10, St. Catherine 0; St. Catherine 5, SMU 1.
TENNIS (MEN'S): WSU 7, Oglethorpe 3.
TENNIS (WOMEN'S): Oglethorpe 7, SMU 2.
TRACK AND FIELD (WOMEN'S): Augustana Invitational: Augustana 291.5 (1st) WSU 280.5 (2nd).
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SMU looks inside to fill sports jobWINONA, Minn., April 2, 2004 -- Because of staffing and budget cuts, St. Mary's University will distribute most of the duties of departing asssociate athletic director Linda Anderson to other athletic department faculty, she said. Anderson said that someone will take over her position but will have fewer administrative duties. Anderson has no doubt that St. Mary's programs will be in good hands: "There are a lot of good people here." Anderson's responsibilities had included facilities management.
Reporter: Anne Jungen
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EARLIER NOTES | GEOSCIENCE: Cathy Summa, re-elected chair for second term in 2004, will face re-election in 2007 of she chooses to go for a third term.Reporter: Anne Jungen
BIOLOGY: Botanist Carol Jefferson, at Winona State since 1976, plans to retire in two years.
BIOLOGY: Larry Reuter is in his eighth year as department chair.Reporter: Amy Baumgart
SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK: Profs Ron Stevens, on the faculty since 1968, and Jim Reynolds, since 1969, are in their final semester before retiring.
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Mac movie "Untitled" takes awardsWINONA, Minn., April 2, 2004 -- The short student-produced movie, "Untitled" took first place as the Critics Choice Award at the third annual Winona State University Make-A-Movie Contest premiere party. "Untitled," produced by Brian Smallbeck, Kyle Anderson and Brandon Wienkes, told the story of a day in the life of a seemingly normal teen. Said Anderson: "I'm wired, ecstatic, and just really happy." The movie also won second place for its story line. There were 220 people in attendance for the premiere party. The guest speaker, Apple account executive Jean Mickelson, said she was thrilled such high participation at the Applke-sponsored event. Other winners:"Dayshift," about a video clerk who is tormented by a repeating shoplifter for sory line."It's All about Speed," about what the definition of speed and seeing how fast things go, for use of technology."Just Gone" and "Rendezvous," tied for original concept.
Reporter: Christina Ferrise
Hjlemberg grinds teeth amid consensusWINONA, Minn., April 2, 2004 -- Although a favorable consensus seems to have formed around the Winona State University flag task force recommendations, there is one less-than-happy camper. Parker Hjelmberg, president of the College Republicans, said the task force membership was stacked against the Republican club's original proposal for a U.S. flag in every classroom: "Its makeup is a mystery to me." The task force was made up of one administrator, seven students, three union representatives, and seven profs. "Our lone representative, Grace Schwab, is reprimanded at every meeting," Hjelmberg spares few words in discussing how university President Darrell Krueger used the task force to extricate the university from negative criticism: "President Krueger has been made to act like a politician during this whole charade, and he's played the part pretty well."
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About the task force members, Hjelmberg said: "Why are there as many representatives from the College Democrats as from the College Republicans? This project has nothing to do with them. And the representative they appointed, Ryan Flynn, is rabidly hostile to us." The student appointees to the task force were made by student President Michael Hofland. The president of the College Democrats, Brad Krasaway, said that Flynn was his club's representative because he was the only member who had time and wanted to be involved. About the Republican classroom flag proposal, Krasaway said: "It's not the College Democrats' position. We have no stand against it. There's no reason to take one." About his criticism of Krueger, Hjelmberg said itÕs nothing personal: "Krueger is a good man. I like the guy a lot, but he was pushed over by the faculty.
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Reporter: Amy Baumgart
Background: Krueger wants Somsen display
Why no Somsen flags? LightningWINONA, Minn., April 2, 2004 -- If Darrell Krueger, president of Winona State University, authorizes a U.S. flag display at the entrance to the Somsen admin building, it'll be deja vu. The prominent north entrance roof once had a U.S. and a Minnesota flag on poles four stories up. Campus mason Leon Bowma recalls that the Somsen flags were removed when lightning-caused damage was discovered in a reroofing project. "The flag poles had been hit by many times over the years," Bowman said. Part of the problem, he said, was that the poles were not part of the original structure. The poles had been added later and fastened to the parapet. Also, because Somsen was getting a new rubber roof, the poles couldn't be mounted to the rubber because the roof would leak, he said. There were other concerns too, he said: "Computers and other electronics were adversely affected by power surges every time lightning hit the poles."
Reporter: Nathan Bortz
Background: Krueger wants Somsen display
Krasaway's painful road to the topWINONA, Minn., April 2, 2004 -- The election of Winona State University student Brad Krasaway as state chair of the Minnesota State University Student Association came after four intense hours, seven rounds of voting -- and suspense. The decision didn't come until 1:30 a.m. Each of the seven MSUSA member-campuses votes through its student president, with election requiring five of the seven votes. It took seven rounds for Krasaway to receive the necessary five votes, beating out both current Chair Sam Edmunds and Vice Chair Gordie Loewen. Opening remarks began at 9:15 p.m. with each of the campuses allowed to ask three questions of each candidate. Krasaway promised responsibility and emphasized his dedication to MSUSA. He focused on better training for student leaders. He called for revamping MSUSA's articles of operation, which he called too vague. He also promised to make sure that student voices are heard. At 11:30, after two hours, mercifully, the final round of questioning was waived.
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Krasaway, Edmunds and Loewen were taken to a room apart from the other delegates, their cell phones were taken, and according to Krasaway they heard not a word of the proceedings until they were told a decision had been reached. Despite the tension, Krasaway recalled the conversation with Loewen and Edmunds during their isolation "really relaxed." They talked of issues on their campuses, avoiding MSUSA issues altogether -- including whether the association can survive a secessionist move at its largest member, St. Cloud State; confusion and demoralization among the St. Paul staff; and meddling in its affairs by well-meaning MSUSA veterans, including former member of Congress Tim Penny and Winona State alum Erika Nelson.
While the three candidates chatted in isolation, the scene was hardly relaxed on the delegate floor. After the first round of voting, Loewen was leading with three votes -- from MSU-Mankato State, MSU-Moorhead and St. Cloud State. Krasaway had votes from Winona State and Bemidji State. Edmunds held the votes from Metro State and Southwest State. A Winona State delegate, Student Sen. Craig Pearson, said it was tense after the first round. But, said Winona State student Vice President Dusty Fienke, the Winona State delegates never waivered from their support of Krasaway. None of the campuses changed its vote through the second round, but in the third round Southwest State switched to Krasaway, giving him a 3-3 tie with Loewen. Edmunds was left with only Metro State, his home campus. Fienke said that at that point, Krasaway and Loewen became the two main candidates. Two more rounds of voting went by. In the sixth round Metro State switched to Krasaway, bringing him one vote shy of election. At that point Travis Maier, president of Moorhead promptly called for an immediate vote. St. Cloud President Cory Lawrence, who supported Loewen as St. Cloud's candidate, threw his pen down in frustration, said Winona State delegate Emilie Wiener. Moorhead changed to Krasaway, giving him the MSUSA top job.
Although choked up during his acceptance speech, Krasaway said he was confident that he is right for the job. In an interview after returning to Winona from the Bloomington, Minn., convention, Krasaway said he will not seek re-election to the Winona State Student Senate, nor will he continue as chair for the Winona State chapter of College Democrats. He said it would be too difficult to continue in those positions while performing MSUSA duties. Said Student Sen. Craig Pearson: "He's got a lot of work to do."
Reporter: Colleen Harer
Background: Krasaway to top job
President to address Concordia gradsWASHINGTON, April 2, 2004 -- President Bush will deliver a commencement speech at Concordia University in the key November election state of Wisconsin and at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. These other commencement addresses were also announced by the White House: Vice President Richard Cheney at Florida State University, in another key election state, and at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy; First lady Laura Bush at Miami-Dade College in Florida, another key election state; and Second Lady Lynne Cheney at Cedarville University in Ohio, another key election state.
WSU SECURITY
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APRIL 2, 2004 | INCIDENT NO. 1: Several students were cited at 7:20 p.m. for an alcohol violation at the Lourdes dorm.
INCIDENT NO. 2: Studenys were cited for an alcohol violation at 10 p.m. at the Lourdes dorm.
INCIDENT NO. 3: A
student was cited for an alcohol violation at 8 p.m. at the Lourdes dorm.
INCIDENT NO. 4: Guards found some property on campus at 7 p.m.
INCIDENT. No,. 5: An ambulance was summoned for a student who had passed put in the Prentiss-Lucas dorm. The Student wsas taken to the hospital.
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Senate candidate: Let me helpWINONA, Minn., April 2, 2004 -- Helping people is the main goal of Student Sen. Caitlin Powers' bid for re-election to the Winona State University Student Senate, she said in a campaign interview. Caitlin Powers, a freshmen studying social work, pointed to a record of service, including work on the student services committee, the New University program quality excellence, study group, the university safety committee, the Senate constitutional committee, and dorm and dorm-floor government. "We have been working on changing things, and I think that keeping the people who are involved in this change can make more progress in continuing what we have been working on," she said." Powers also wants to make student consultation. required by the state board of trustees, work better son students "are more updated and informed on what is going on." Powers said she did not favor the Republican flag proposal but favors the more recent task force proposal: "The compromise that was reached was a good one." Powers has been campaigning with flyers throughout campus and talking to dorm leaders. Powers expects to win by showing that she has experience and demonstrating that she has been doing her job. Most of all, Powers said, she just wants the students to vote for who will do the best job. Powers also said that she would be willing to debate other candidates and would expect the flag proposal issue to come up in debates, as well as the Lincoln campus expansion project.
Reporter: Kristi Rossi
Background: The ballot
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Experimental photo exhibit openingWINONA, Minn., April 1, 2004 -- A Winona State University masscom senior, Seamus Boyle, will have an open reception for a photography exhibit in conjunction with the grand reopening of the Green Lantern. The exhibit features recent work by Boyle all shot in March, including a series of 40 experimental Polaroid photos as well as digital photos shot with a Nikon D2H. The show runs through April 30. The reception:Date: Friday April 2
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COMMENT: THE RIGHT DEAN
LITMUS TEST
FOR LIBERAL ARTS
The liberal arts are special. So are deans of the liberal arts. This is the person to whom the institution looks more than anyone else to articulate the case for academic freedom, open and full inquiry, and robust sharing of information and ideas.
As Winona State University searches for a new dean of liberal arts, the commitment to intellectual freedom needs to be a litmus test. Management skills and technology knowledge are important. But they pale compared to freedom issues.
How will Winona State find the right dean? Candidate histories are important. Are there blemishes? Even more telling will be hypothetical questions at open forums:
How should Winona State respond to inquiries by federal agents under the Patriot Act for library records on faculty and student reading habits?
Imagine a professor had displayed an Iraqi flag on his office door during the 2003 war? What would you do? Or a picture of Darrell Krueger with Groucho Marx glasses and mustache and devil's horns? Or an anti-gay poster?
What if alumni being courted by university fund-raisers want the Winonan reined in? KQAL music tamed down? Or if State Rep. Carla Nelson wanted flags in every classroom? Or if somebody wanted MTV banned on campus because of scantily clad rockers in the videos?
The importance of the liberal arts requires that the candidates be probed for the depth of their commitment to free inquiry and free expression. |
Background: The not-so-tweedy Joe Gow
Will Donald Duck run again? Win?WINONA, Minn., April 1, 2004 -- The two candidates for Student Senate treasurer at Winona State University failed to remove their campaign posters by a deadline three years ago -- and forfeited the election. It won't happen again, or so hopes the five-member committee running this spring's election. Campaign rules are clearly established, said student President Michael Hofland. In 2001 treasurer candidates Reed Karnas and Travis Woodyard failed to take down their posters by the 11 p.m. deadline the day before elections were held. Following procedure, the Senate disqualified them both and looked to write-in ballots for the salaried position. Not only was there messy appeals by Karnas and Woodyard to the student Judicial Board, but the write-in candidates, who included one student who penciled in his own name as a lark and whose qualifications exceeded only those of Donald Duck, another write-in candidate.
Reporter: Dana Zuhlke
COMMENT:CAMPUS SAFETY
PARKING EVERYWHERE
So Eric Turner's been banned from Winona State University dorms and parking lots until his case is resolved. Is it even possible to attend class without at some point crossing a parking lot? The university has taken control of public streets and considers them campus lots, along with the dozens of other lots that border the campus. The univerity also probably considers the sidewalk that passes the dorms to be the actual dorm as well.
I would simply like to wish Mr. Turner good luck trying to attend class without breaking the university's wishes of him not entering a parking lot or dorm area. One's studies should not be affected by a case that has yet to be resolved.
Are we still following the Constitution where it says "Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law." Or is once again the university trying to play its hand as a governmental entity and invoking its will on its students and community? |
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Conference to explore web course don'tsWINONA, Minn., April 1, 2004 -- A teleconference entitled "Copyright Considerations for Higher Education," with Cathy Wurzer of Minnesota Public Radio's "Morning Edition" as host, will explore copyright issues common to colleges classrooms. Assistant Attorney General Greg Huwe and others will discuss distance learning do's and don'ts.Date: Wednesday, April 7
Time: 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Place: Wenonah Room, Kryzsko Commons
Cost: Free |
AS THE CLOCK TICKS AFTER 1 O'CLOCK,
THE METER ALSO CLICKS
THE LATE TAXI RUSH
TO WISCONSIN
WINONA, Minn., April 1 2004 -- On busy college drinking nights, cabbies take 30 calls or so to ferry revelers over the Mississipi River to Wisconin taverns that stay open an hour later. The busiest times are 1:15 to1:30 a.m., just after Winona bars close by law, and 2:15 to 2:30 a.m., just after the Wisconsin joints close, according to Yellow Cab manager Troy Sadler. In this period Sadler said the cab service's dispatcher takes about 100 calls, about 30 to or from Wisconsin bars. Yellow Cab runs six cabs on Friday and Saturday nights. The most common Wisconsin bar destinations for college-age customers are George's Lounge and the Gin Mill and Four Mile Strip clubs, said Yellow Cab driver Fahd Alghazzi, a full time Winona State student who drives a 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday night shift and a 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday shift. A ride from Schyde's, on the Winona Bar Strip, to George's, the U-Turn, or the Midway bar costs $6.25. To the Four Mile strip club costs $8.25. A cab trip from the downtown bar district to George's takes seven minutes, according to Alghazzi, with trips to more distant bars a bit longer. The cabs also go to Trempealeau bars once or twice a weekend and to Fountain City bars about five times a weekend, according to Sadler.
Sadler, who also drives and dispatches for the cab company, said that half of the calls are from Schyde's bar, on Second Street. Alghazzi said that Brother's bar is also a hot pick-up point. What kind of people call for cabs late at night? "It depends," said Sadler. ŌThere are a lot of college kids, and there's a lot of local folks here too that go across. You get a mixture. It depends on where you pick them up at." Are the college drinkers rowdy?" Most of the customers are real tame," he said. "Once in a while you'll get somebody that's had a little too much to drink and probably shouldn't be going across the bridge." However, Sadler said he had no complaints about his customers. Alghazzi agreed that most customers don't cause any problems and he had no complaints about his riders. "I can't generalize, but most of them are good." However, one problem Alghazzi encounters is an inability to distinguish who called for a cab when he pulls up to a bar after it has closed. Shortly after 1 a.m., 75 to 100 people may be waiting for cabs at downtown Winona bars. "There's no way to find out who called first. The dispatcher is the only one who actually talked with the caller," said Alghazzi, who then takes whoever gets into his car first. Alghazzi advises those who want a cab from the downtown bar district to a Wisconsin bar to call before Winona's 1 a.m. bar closing time and be waiting outside the bar right at 1 a.m.
Alghazzi said he wished that people knew that Yellow Cab drivers don't pick up a person flagging down their cab if it's on the way to pick up a customer who has already called for a ride. Calls made for a particular driver will result in a specific person being picked up. Cab wait times vary depending on the time of night. Calls made before 1 a.m. on a weekend night are taken quickly. After 1 a.m., ride requests start to back up and may take between 20 and 45 minutes, although Sadler said most calls are taken within 20 minutes. Alghazzi was also satisfied with the appreciation his customers give him. "Usually at the bar rush, itÕs a good tip," said Alghazzi. Also, he said, he enjoys conversing with people during his late-night customers.
Reporter: Ty Gangelhoff
Mezzo-soprano concert set at WSUWINONA, Minn., April 1, 2004 -- Mezzo-soprano soloist Katherine Eberle, whose honors include an Atlanta Pro-Mozart Society award, will perform at Winona State University. The concert features music by American composers Rebecca Clarke, Richard Pearson Thomas, and Astor Piazolla. Eberle is scheduled to be accompanied by pianist Laura Silverman and violinist Amy Appold.Date: Sunday, April 18
Time: 4 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Place: Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
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GIFT PROPOSAL
Declaration of Independence engraving
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GOP's Ridge on WSU plan: "Great"Winona State University Republican leader Nick Ridge said he loves the campus flag task force recommendations and that he sees the College Republicans working hand in hand to implement them. Of the recommendations, Ridge said: "I think they are great and very impressive." Ridge was especially pleased with the proposal to place a set of historical U.S. flags in Minne classroom building, where many liberal arts profs have offices. Ridge said he will ask the College Republicans to make a monetary donation to the university flag project with the funds that were generated from club's original flag project donations.
Ridge also hopes the club will consider a separate gift to the university. One proposal he will make is to ask that the club donate a $200 engraved copy of the Declaration of Independence from the Bureau of Engraving. The 26-inch by 31-inch engraving is a facsimile of the original document. Another proposal is to donate a painting entitled "House with Flag." The lithograph is of a Warren Kimble original and costs about $300. Ridge said he would be pleased if the club accepts either recommendation. No acknowledgement plaques would be needed if the club were to make either donation, he said. Plaques had been an issue in the original but now abandoned club plan for a U.S. flag in every classroom.
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Krueger said he will make a formal announcement on the outcome of the flag task force's recommendations on Thursday. Ridge said he is excited to hear Krueger's proposal and hopes that every recommendation put forth by the task force is adopted. The College Republicans claim to have raised about $1,000 for the club's original flag-in-every-classroom project. The project was stopped by Krueger in February to head off a mushrooming campus division over partisanship and the flag. The campus-wide task force was a result. Until this week, Ridge had stood by the original Republican proposal adamantly. Now, in supporting the task force proposals, Ridge said that Krueger was put in a "terrible position" after the Faculty Senate filed its grievance over Krueger's initial positive response to the GOP plan, which called for flags in all 120 classrooms at the university.
Reporter: B.J. Puttbrese
Background: Students endorse flag plan
Background: WSU Republicans commended
Students endorse WSU flag planWINONA, Minn., April 1, 2004 -- The Winona State University Student Senate voted 28-1 to support recommendations made by a campus task force to install more flags on campus. The Senate voted after university President Darrell Krueger presented the recommendations he is considering from the task force. Student Sen. Ryan Flynn, a task force member, noted that the recommendations specified a flag outside Somsen Hall as the university's main building. "We would also like to see a state flag fly with it because we are a state university," Flynn said. Asked about how flags would be paid for, Flynn said it seems best for the university to do it rather than lean on the student Republican club, which had raised funds for a flag project but which became a lightning rod for criticism and was scuttled. If the College Republicans choose to donate, their funds would be gladly accepted, he said. Student Sen. Travis Reese asked about flag etiquette. Krueger said that proper flag etiquette will be studied by a group designated to handle the project. In a light-hearted reference to the controversy over flags, Krueger added that Winona State probably knows more about flag etiquette than any other university in the country.
Reporters: Kaylyn Messer
Background: Alumni banners on city agenda
Indee invites WSU candidate statements
Wino Punx brawl left broken hand
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Reporter: Carrie Guler
Background: Punx gang blamed in brawl |
Soph candidate stresses dorm roleRachel Schoenecker said she roots her candidacy for a sophomore seat on the Winona State University Student Senate on a belief that she can accurately represent the voice of the students. Shoenecker noted that as a tenant at the mostly freshman Sheehan dorm she's in touch with next year's sophomore class. Also, she said, she is going to be a supervisor for the eighth and ninth floors in the fall. "People will come to me with questions as an R.A., and I will have to have answers," she said. "These concerns can be brought to the Senate." As a floor supervisor, she said she will be involved with inter-dorm council, which she said will keep her current with student concerns. Schoenecker currently serves as a Senate-appointed at-large senator.
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As for campaigning, Schoenecker has put posters up in the Sheehan dorm, because she said it would be "sophomores electing me É it would be who I will be representing." On the Senate she would want to be on the public relations committee. She is neither a declared Republican nor Democrat and before coming to Winona State had no experience with tstudent governance. This year she has served on the Senate academic affairs, activities fee and legislative affairs committees. About the recent campus flag controversy Schoenecker said that the task force appointed by university President Darrell Krueger was a good idea. "Having flags can be good and it can be bad. We have so much diversity here, that having more flags could help," Schoenecker said. What about tuition? "I hate how tuition goes up," she said. "I wish there was more that we could do." Schoenecker said she supports the new science building, the renovation of Pasteur Hall and the proposed Wellness Center. "I think that health and wellness needs to be emphasized on college campuses," she said. She said she opposes the purchase of the Lincoln building. Schoenecker, a psychology major, is from Isanti, Minn.
Reporter: Amy Baumgart
Background: The ballot
WSU alumni banner on city agenda
| Winona State's purple banners have had a rocky history. In the spring of 2001, when they went up, the Winona Post editorialized in its news columns that they were eyesores. Also, students objected to the expenditure in a period of rising tuition and fees. Another issue: Was the Council showing favoritism by putting up banners for one institution? |
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Reporter: Amy Baumgart
Background:
U.S. flags can be costly
Purple banners' cost $26,000
Post disses banners
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Candidate: Senate image needs fixingWINONA, Minn., April 1, 204 -- At-Large Sen. Ryan Predmore, running for the Winona State University student vice presidency, said the Student Senate has an image problemthat must be fixed promptly. In an campaign interview, Predmore said students need to be more comfortable walking into the Senate office and voicing concerns. Predmore said a major goal will be to get students involved. He also said he feels that Senate as a whole needs to work on its relations with students. Predmore, who will be living on campus next year, said that Inter-Residence Hall Council involvement in the Senate is important. Predmore said results come from involvement. By living on campus, Predmore said he feels he will have a tighter connection with students because he will be more available. "The Senate is good at selling ideas, and now it needs to begin implementing these ideas," Predmore said. "The Senate must be responsible for its actions," said Predmore.
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In the fall, Predmore will be a senior. He is double majoring in political science and public administration. Predmore is the webmaster for the Student Senate Web site. He is also a member of the Senate Technology Committee. Predmore said he has many leadership qualities that he believes qualify him for vice president. He said he had experience with government with his other educational endeavors.
He has been involved in volunteer work, including Habitat for Humanity, which he said has helped his leadership skills. Although not involved in many clubs, Predmore said he feels being so involved with Senate helps him be a better leader by having the understanding of the inner workings of the Senate. "I feel that neutrality is important for the Senate, and I am the person to bring it to the Senate," said Predmore.
About tuition, Predmore said increases are inevitable but, also, students should get more for their tuition. Predmore expressed support for the New University planning, which consists of getting students more education for their money. Predmore said he agrees with the reinstatement of the Senate budget task force, which is a group of students who help analyze the university budget friom a student perspective.
Predmore said he has had many thoughts on the vexing campus flag issue. He initially supported U.S. flags going up in every classroom. Predmore said he supported the efforts of the College Republicans because they are an organization on campus and they are students as well. He said the support of clubs is huge and student organizations should have the support of university as a whole. But when the issue became messy because there was no direct procedure for the College Republicans to follow, he withdrew his direct support. Predmore said a procedure needs to be created to allow or ban items to be put up in classrooms. Then in future events, campus clubs and organizations will have a set of rules to follow.
Reporter: Dana Zuhlke
Background: The ballots
Kenyan candidate: I can bridge gapsWINONA, Minn., April 1, 204 -- A Winona State University sophomore from Kenya, Anisa Baradia, is in a four-way race for three College of Science and Engineering seats on the Student Senate. As a foreign studeny Baradia feels she is the best candidate for the job. "I want to bridge the gap between the international students and the domestic students," said Baradia, a chemistry major. Baradia said she hopes to increase all students' involvement in student government. Baradia has never held a Winona State Student Senate position , but she has been part of similar student governing bodies in her home country. "I feel that the Student Senate needs students with diverse backgrounds, students with fresh ideas and a heavy dose of enthusiasm," Baradia said.
Baradia believes that lobbying could help fix continuing tuition hikes. Since state budget cuts could increase tuition dramatically and force the university to cut employee jobs, she feels that this issue is important.
As a foreign student Baradia said she feels she has a valuable perspective on the U.S. flags in the classroom issue. Baradia is all for the flags if they do not affect the budget or hinder classroom performance. "I feel that if we want to show the 'American Pride,' then we can have one big flag in the center. If the flags are donated then we can have the flags so long as we donÕt have to spend any more of our meager funds," Baradia said.
Her campaign strategies depend heavily upon word of mouth. She has been around campus personally asking people to vote for her. Baradia, whose minor is intercultural communication, said that even though her chemistry major might indicate that she is science-oriented, she also has good communication abilities. "I have good people skills. I can relate to people. IÕm ambitious, focused, goal-oriented, plus due to my major and minor I am inclined toward science, but at the same time I don't lack communication skills," Baradia said.
If elected Baradia said she hopes to be part of the Senate academic affairs, cultural diversity, public relations or wellness center committees. Baradia said she is excited about the opportunity to be a voice of the students. "I have always wanted to run for the Senate. I want to make a difference. I want my voice to be heard. I want to be involved in making the decisions that affect all of us students," Baradia said. Baradia said she plans to work for a year after she graduates, then go to grad school for her master's degree at Oregon State, the University of Cincinnati or the University of Minnesota.
Reporter: Nathan Simonson
Background: The ballot
I am currently proudly serving the students of WSU as Vice President, and would be honored to serve next year as your President. My top goals if I were elected are to: 1) provide stable and experienced leadership to the Senate. Currently, I provide much leadership to the Senate as Vice President, and believe that I could do the same as President. 2) work towards improving relationships among the state universities. Differences among the seven state universities threaten to weaken or incapacitate our lobbying and advocacy efforts. At this time, a strong and level-headed President is needed here at WSU in order to improve relationships and help improve the MSUSA organization as a whole. increase student participation. This is the most important thing that I would like to accomplish next year. 3) Increasing student participation at every level will help influence legislators to stop treating the students of higher education so poorly. This participation starts at the campus level, involving students in decision-making here at WSU. I plan on changing the way that Senate meetings are run to ensure public forum time for important issues. In this way, any student can voice their concerns and opinions to the Student Senate. Increasing voter turnout is my other goal in this area. I have already assisted WSU in this by coordinating the creation of Online Elections, which increased our voter turnout by 300% on the WSUSA Constitution compared to last SpringÕs election.
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Colleges slow to combat music piracyWASHINGTON, April 1, 2004 -- Many colleges have ignored record-industry recommendations on how to discourage music piracy on their campuses, according to a report by the Joint Committee of the Higher Education and Entertainment Communities. The report cited exceptions: University of Florida: Software blocks peer-to-peer transfers.Purdue University: Before getting access to campus computer networks, students sign an agreement not to abuse copyright . University of Wisconsin-Madison: Educational videos and radio spots sensitize students about ownership isues.
I believe that I would be the best choice for the position of Treasurer for several reasons. First, I have the experience needed to tackle the job head on. Over the past year on Senate I have sat on both of the committees that it is the Treasurer's responsibility to chair: The Student Activity Fee Committee (SAFC) and the Student Fee Management Committee (SFMC), including sitting in on the budget and special request hearings that make up a large amount of the duties of the Treasurer. The second reason that I think I would be a good Treasurer is that I am detail-oriented and efficient with the responsibilities that are given me. I would strive to make sure all of the accounts of the clubs and the Senate are kept in order. Finally, I believe that I have the interpersonal skills necessary to make the Treasurer someone that people can be comfortable coming to with questions. I am very honest and helpful and try to listen to everyone's concerns and take them into consideration. The Treasurer needs to be trustworthy and friendly, and I feel as though I bring both of those qualities to the position. Overall I believe that the goal of the Treasurer is to assist students in taking advantage of the opportunities offered them by this University. I believe I am the right person for the job and would be proud if you would elect me as your WSUSA Treasurer. | |
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UNLIKELY JOURNALISM
APRIL FOOLERY, PART 15
This ends our April Fool's coverage. Thanks for your contributions:
Joe Foegen, the most senior WSU prof, announced he will retire in 2058, his 100th anniversary on the faculty.
Dicke Lande, campus facuilities manager, doubled the budget to keep WSU clocks on the right time. It will be 2 cents next year.
Fran Edstrom, editor of the Winona Post, tried spoofing with a report that German-based Fahrt-Mart planned to open a Winona store. Nobody got the joke. Nobody read it.
Dorm Director Nicci Port approved a $500 fine for tenants who lose room keys and need help getting in. "Our mission is to force discipline on young minds," she said.
Not to be outdone, WSU campus ID czar Judy Routhe hiked the fee for replacement cards to $600.
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Other April nonsense
CAMPUS ALMANAC
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Kyle Mitchell
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Alan Hartung
Nathan Hall
Andrew Bonner
Luke Lokanc
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Colin Charlson
Raylynne Clayborn Jr.
Dave Cruz
Lee Cunningham
Nate Daniels
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Beau Deters
Kyle Dowzak
Trentin Edwards
Jeff Ellestad
Ryan Eversman
Terry Euerle
Pat Fox
Gordy Frommelt
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Carlton Holland
Jacob Hoop
Steve Hughes
Nick Jaeger
Curtis Jepsen
Joe Johnson
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EARLIER ALMANAC ENTRY
COMMENT:
FLAG ISSUE RESIDUE
THIN-SKINNED FACULTY
The Faculty Senate at Winona State University should reconsider its new selective visitor policy. If an outsider at a Senate meeting is suspecting of having a "narrow agenda" that could result in criticism, the Senate policy means they can be kicked out.
The policy is counter to the great tradition of John Milton's marketplace of ideas, which has endowed universities as institutions to encourage the widest possible dialogue on important issues.
Too, the new Senate policy has an element of absurdity. Had State Rep. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester, shown up at a Senate meeting a couple a months ago, under the new policy she could have been thrown out for her "narrow agenda" on the campus flag controversy. It is exactly the kind pillorying of the Senate that Nelson did that the Senate is trying to prevent.
We need the Faculty Senate to display a commitment to the fullest possible dialogue, not thin skins. |
Background: A paranoid welcome mat
Background: Comment: Let the enemy im
QUICK
SPORTS
APRIL1, 2004 |
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 7, MSU-Mankato 2; MSU-Mankato 3, WSU 2.
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WSU bans student in dorm disturbanceWINONA, Minn., April 1, 2004 -- A Winona State University freshman accused of violence and vandalism at the East Lake dorm last week, Eric J. Turner, 18, has been banned from dorms and parking lots. Such is standard university practice while court proceedings are in process. Turner is scheduled for a hearing on April 21.
Background: Heavy sleepers miss ruckus
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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Sarah Lang
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Erik McClanahan
Brendan McVoy
Kaylyn Messer
Brian Mogren
Jen Olafson
Katie Pillsbury
B.J. Puttbrese
Kristie Rossi
Sara Ryan
Michael Rytilahti
Erin Sather
Aubrey Shermock
Nathan Simonson
Kate Stater
Ian Stauffer
Doug Sundin
Alison Turner
Rob Venz
Pam Volk
John Yehambaram
Patrick Walsh
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Angela Wurst
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