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Oct. 25, 2001 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A student reported at 1 p.m. that his bike was stolen from a rack near the Morey dorm sometime over the past four days. INCIDENT No. 2: A student reported at 5:15 p.m. that he had been harassed by an individual, who is not a student, since August. INCIDENT NO. 3: A student reported at 10:30 p.m. that someone had broken into his car near 10th and Gould streets and taken four or five CDs and cash between 9:30 10:15 p.m.
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WSU to notify parents on under-21 boozersWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- Underage drinking will decline with new policies being developed at Winona State, university President Darrell Krueger said in an interview. For starters, the university will send letters to the parents of students caught for underage drinking, said Krueger. "My intentions are to make this a safer place," he said. Krueger noted that his student affairs vice president, Cal Winbush, has formed a student task force to create tough campus policies and to influence off-campus partying and excesses. Being considered, he said, is a campus judicial board to handle minors who drink. The board would be empowered to suspend students from the university. Krueger attributed the suspension idea to Bloomsburg State University in Pennsylvania. Bloomsburg stiffened its policies after an alcohol-related fire killed students in a dorm. Krueger said he believes an e-mail message he sent to all students in late September helped. The following weekend had only two parties busted, compared with six to seven parties on previous weekends. "I am going to stay on this. This won't be dropped," he said. Krueger said he also plans to talk to bar owners and judges to help regulate underage drinking. |
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Student prez: No napping on Senate timeWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- Student senators were told not to sleep in the Senate office during the day. In a lecture at a Senate meeting, President Jason Fossum said: "If you want to take a nap, then go home." Vice President Erika Nelsen called for members to be prompt to meetings, noting that more and more members were showing up late.Reporter: Brian Weber
WSU
SECURITY
REPORT
Oct. 24, 2001 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A student fell on the steps in Kryzsko student building at 8:05 p.m. An ambulance took the student to the hospital. INCIDENT NO. 2: Supervisors in the Sheehan dorm called at 8:40 p.m. for help with some students with drug
paraphernalia.
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WSU senators vote Shermock on boardWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- A Winona State University freshman, Aubrey Shermock, was elected to the Student Senate in at in-house election to fill a vacant at-large seat. In supporting Shermock, Sen. Justin Jelinek said she had been at the last four Senate meetings -- something not all senators manage to do. Other candidates were Sara Manz, freshman; Michael Maslowski, a former senator; Carrie Peterson, junior; Matthew Sherry, a junior; and Dave Vansant. Reporter: Lance Morgan
City leaders cancel WSU student meetingWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- A Winona State University Student Senate meeting with city leaders was pre-empted by a campus visit by state legislators who wanted to look at science facilities. Senate President Jason Fossum said the meeting with city leaders would be next Wednesday at 4 p.m. Mayor Jerry Miller, Police Chief Frank Pomeroy and representatives from the City Council will talk with senators about alcohol-related abuses that have campus neighorhood people up in arms. Reporter: Brian WeberBackground: WSU makes case for science fundsBackground: City looks to students for booze answers
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Oct. 24, 2001 | Security agents broke up group of students who were arguing near the south exit of Kryzsko Commons about 10 p.m. A short time a fight erupted, and one guard was pushed. Police were called.
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WSU makes case for science fundsWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- Sounding every inch like a lecturing prof, the Winona State University science dean, Nancy Jannik, went neumonic to describe the campus science bulding: "Overcrowded, outdated and odoriferous." Jannik was leading a team of legislators through Pasteur Hall. Her Three Os, she hoped, would stick with the legislators as they work their way through spending requests in the coming months. Winona State wants $40 million for a new science building. State Rep. David Bishop, R-Rochester, said only $400 million is available for new constuction statewide. The legislators also visited Southeast Tech, which seeks funds for science labs for its new two-year nursing program.
Concert raises $1,600 for New York firefightersWINONA, Minn., October 24, 2001 -- The Winona State Universty choir concert raised $1,600 to benefit the New York firefighters and their families. Director Harry Mechell had hoped to raise $500, but the turnout was larger than expected. "I was surprised to see there were about 600 people there," said Mechell, "I'm glad the concert was moved from the Recital Hall to the auditorium." Along with the cover charge, the choir took donations. Mechell said a large part of the audience was parents who were on campus for Parents Weekend. Also, he said, the women's chorus performed for the first time, which may have brought more people.Reporter: Amy VercnockeBackground: Concert raising funds for FDNY
WSU anthrax awareness meter lowWINONA, Minn., Oct. 22, 2001 -- Health officials at Winona State University are "concerned but not worried" about anthrax contamination, said campus health services Director Diane Palm. No students have asked for screening, Palm said. "If an outbreak were to hit closer to home, it would be more of a priority," she said. "We don't even think about it when a patient comes in with a respiratory problem." Palm said she stocks Cipro, the preferred treatment for anthrax, but has not been stockpiling it. "People have a misconception that only one antibiotic works to treat anthrax," said Palm. Other antibiotics are also effective, she said.Reporter: Kim O'DonnellBackground: Official message: Be anthrax-wary |
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Tech moving on web instructionWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- The new associate academic dean at Southeast Tech, Amy Nelson, said a priority project is putting a $250,000 state grant to work developing 100 percent on-line instructional programs. Decisions need to be made on templates for e-learning, Nelson said. She would like students to know what the best type of media is to use, the best strategies for online courses, how to be a creative learner, and how to be comfortable with computers. Courses will need an on-line library, she said. Also, students will need to be able to buy textbooks and supplies with a credit card online. Being considered for distance learning are welding, machine tools, carpentry, and nursing, she said. Reporter: Lance MorganBackground: Tech hires virtual learning exec
TKE frat makes $900 on revamped t-shirtsWHAT RILED UNIVERSITY PREZ "A Community of Drinkers Dedicated to Being Served in the World." UNIVERSTY MOTTO"A Community of Learners Dedicated to Improving Our World." REVISED TKE SHIRT"What Brings the World Together? Homecoming. Let's Get Soaked." |
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| WINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- The Winona State University chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon sold about 200 revised t-shirts during homecoming week following a run-in with university officials concerning the original design. "We sold everything we had," said frat member Bruce Todd. Fellow member Matt Muenchow estimated that the frat made $900. The original shirt became a hot item after university President Darrell Krueger ordered the sales be suspended. Todd said that students were lined up outside TKE houses waiting to buy the original t-shirts. "I even had a grandmother ask for one," Todd said. The Teaks sold about 80 of the original t-shirts before the First Amendment flap erupted. Both shirts showed a stein of beer being dumped on the planet Earth with an arrow pointing to southeast Minnesota. Frat President Tim Sanford said that the chapter didn't seek legal representation but that he did call the national TKE office for advice. The decision to change the original design was made quickly, Sanford said. He acknowledged that the national TKE office had received complaints from Winona community people, some asking that the chapter be punished. Sanford said that there have been no problems with the national TKE office and that he doesn't forsee any. Reporter: Brian WeberBackground: T-shirts funny kinda but not nowComment: What First Amendment? |
Football captain: What code of conduct?WINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- The Winona State University football team was not represented at the Oct. 8 Student Athlete Advisory Committee meeting because players didn't know about it. Senior captain Bruce Carpenter blamed "an oversight by coaches and players, as well as the lack of notification by the committee." At the meeting, the committee discussed a uniform code of conduct for all varsity athletes, including policies on boozing. Soccer captain Crystal Pearson said football's absence put "somewhat of a bad vibe out" because all the other teams were there. The soccer team has discussed the proposed code and decided to accept it. What will football do? "Because no one was at the meeting and none of us, that I know of, have had a chance to review the uniform code of conduct, I cannot make any comments," said Carpenter. Carpenter said he would be unable to attend the committee's next meeting but said he would let teammates and the coaches know. The committee next meets Oct. 29.Reporter: Tami AdamsBackground: Committee considers sports booze rules
Death risk low from WSU theater hornetsWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- Most people don't need to worry about serious effects from stings from the hornets that are taking over the main stage at Winona State University. According to Deb Kahoun, an emergency room nurse at the Winona hospital, most people are not allergic to insect stings. Kahoun said stings fall into three types:Normal: A person feels pain and swelling at the sting site.Localized: Swelling beyond the sting site. Allergic: Can include difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face or surrounding areas, wheezing, anxiety, rapid pulse, dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure. Kahoun said that severe allergic reactions, although not common, can lead to shock, cardiac arrest, and unconsciousness within 10 minutes. About 50 people a year die in the United States from allergic reactions to stings. Reporter: Annie RohwederBackground: Hornets invade WSU theater, sting play-goers
WSU concert plan called late but superbWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- Delays in getting a fall concert schedule together at Winona State University was the result of domino-effect confusion triggered by dance recitals not getting plugged into planning last spring, music Chair Catherine Schmidt said. "Sharing one stage with three departments is tough," Schmidt said, noting that coordinating the schedule involves dance, theater and music profs. Usually the list of performances is published before the fall semester, but this time, Schmidt said, one revision forced other revisions that forced even more. "Things change -- it takes time to get all the final details," she said. The final schedule is now available on the university web site. "Although there was a delay we still had a great start to the year, and we have a lot of great concerts coming up," Schmidt said. Reporter: Erin DoughertyBackground: WSU concert plans in limbo
QUICK
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Oct. 24, 2001 | SOCCER (WOMEN'S): Macalester 4, SMU 0. |
Only 400 WSU students chose meningitis shotsWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- Only about half as many Winona State University students were inoculated against meningitis this year compared to last, said chief campus nurse Diane Palm. Approximately 400 students received vaccinations Aug. 29, Palm said. Because the vaccine is effective for three years, many students didn't need to repeat. Also, Palm noted, a meningitis case in the Lucas dorm prompted an unusually heavy turnout for the shots last year, which means the campus is especially well inoculated. Palm said another mass inoculation is not planned this year. If an outbreak occurs, however, she has vaccine on stock. "Chances are very small that we will have another case on campus. Now students are more educated, and our staff knows how to answer questions better," Palm said.Reporter: Jenny ButlerBackground: WSU health chief encourages mass inoculations
City inspector: Partying pace easingWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- Fewer notices about rowdy tenants are being sent to landlords by Steve Carson, city building inspector. The past weekend Carson sent out only three notices on Friday and one on Monday. Since fall classes began Carson has sent 40-plus notices to owners, exceeding last year's total of 20. "It seems to have quieted down," said Carson. The notices go to owners of places where police break up parties. After a third notice, landlords can lose their city rental license. Noting that college is now in its eighth week of the fall semester, Carson said: "Hopefully everyone is studying now."Reporter: Sarah MundyBackground: Partying noose tightens on landlords"
Chartwells hopes to regain liquor permitWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- The caterer at Winona State University, Chartwells, might have a chance to reapply for a full liquor license, said Joanne Bradley, director. Chartwells surrendered its license last month after the license was discovered it had been granted in technical violation of a 1998 law. "Clarification of the law by the Legislature may allow us to reapply for a full license after the next legislative session," said Bradley. Meanwhile, Chartwells is eligible for temporary one-event licenses for already-booked events. "Our business will not be affected in this regard," Bradley said. The license actually had been held by Winona State on behalf of Chartwells to cater events, mostly weddings, at the old St. Teresa campus. The license allowed for beer and wine. "Chartwells used the license only in the summer to cater weddings, under the university's stipulation that classes were not in session at that time," said Bradley. Reporter: Agata Polanska
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Police: Parking enforcement won't pick on studentsWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- The new $25 winter parking fine is not targeted at college students or the Winona State University neighborhood, said police Sgt. Gary Hoeppner, daytime department supervisor. "There is no set concentrated area," said Hoeppner. "It will be throughout the whole city." Police plan equal nightly checks everywhere, he said. Even so, the new fine, $25 instead of $7, should have enough sting so college students, few of whom have garages, will remember to park on alternating sides, Hoeppner said. Reporter: Justin GoedelBackground: Cops try to be nice guys; project fails
Get caught in Eau Claire: Pay up $1,000 fineWINONA, Minn., Oct. 24, 2001 -- The city should look to Eau Claure, Wis., for ideas to reduce under-age drinking, liquor distributor Bruce Schott said. Schott said fines must hurt in the pocketbook. In Eau Claire, home to a University of Wisconsin campus, these are the standard fines:Under-age alcohol purchase: $396Fake ID: $450Under-age consumption: $212 plus 45-day driver license loss The fines are cumulative, which means an arrest can lead to a $1,058 fine. In Winona, the standard is $138.Background: Booze vendors: Not for us to solve
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CAMPUS
SALARIES
Louis
DeThomasis
SMU president
2000: $139,281
Darrell
Krueger
WSU president
2001: $152,130
Jim Johnson
Tech president
2001:
$125,000
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