The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
3 hours ago by Amy Shaunette
In the grand scheme of things, one might argue that '90s boy-band the Backstreet Boys matter little to the history of music. Their preteen fans are now adults, or trying to be, and you'd be hard pressed to name even three bands that were heavily influenced by Backstreet.
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
5 hours ago by Zac Farber
Mac Weekly Managing Editor Zac Farber will be reporting from the Republican National Convention at the Excel Center in St. Paul Sept. 1-4. He attended the pre-convention "Civic Fest" Sunday in Minneapolis.
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
2 hours ago by Matt Day
Doug Stone, director of College Relations since 1993, left the employ of the college in August under what Vice President for Advancement Tommy Bonner called "a mutual decision."
Bonner wouldn't comment on the reason for Stone's departure. He announced it to the campus community Aug.
University Chronicle, Saint Cloud State University, MN
23 hours ago by Nathaniel Tyler
The Republican National Convention in St. Paul on Monday had extremes. It started off with The March on the RNC, which was estimated to be 10,000 strong.
It started at the Capitol, continued into downtown St. Paul, and then crossed over the freeway again to end up back at the Capitol, a total of 20 city blocks long.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
21 hours ago by Dannielle Higginbotham
Actor Kal Penn, star of such movies as "American Desi," "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," "The Namesake" and "Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay," is coming to Minnesota State on behalf of Barack Obama.
The event, put on by Students for Barack Obama, will be held 6 p.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
1 day ago by Dannielle Higginbotham
In a unanimous vote, the Minnesota State Student Association decided to oppose the procedural change regarding on-campus punishments for off-campus alcohol and drug violations.
The proposal, presented last week by Vice President of Student Affairs Patricia Swatfager-Haney and Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities Mary Dowd, stated that university would receive arrest records from Mankato police and compare them to student lists.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
18 hours ago by Leah Christensen
Chris Frederick didn't plan to pursue politics, but once he became involved at Minnesota State, his plans changed.
Frederick served as the Minnesota State Student Association president last year and graduated in the spring. Now he's ready to continue his presence in the Mankato community.
University Chronicle, Saint Cloud State University, MN
12 hours ago by Max Arnzen
Max Arnzen
Film Review
Every once in a great while, amidst the resurgence of Hollywood's worn out, overly rehashed ideas in the cinema, a little Sundance gem sneaks its way into the Waite Park multiplex.
"Hamlet 2," the newest in the inspirational teacher comedy genre, still has its fair share of parody and worn out ideas, but it still manages to combine the two for the sake of good-natured, quality humor.
University Chronicle, Saint Cloud State University, MN
1 day ago by Dana Johnson
I know the Olympics have come and gone, but surely their events remain present in our memories. The memory definitely remains in the wallet of the Chinese government. With a stadium that holds 91,000 people, and a three-week event that involves 10,500 athletes participating in 302 events, the Chinese government sure had their hands full this August during the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.
Volante, University of South Dakota, SD
2 days ago by Nick Woltman
Kraus-Anderson Construction was contracted to build USD's new Muenster University Center in March of 2007. The project was slated to be completed Sept. 2, 2008. Last semester, the company submitted an extension request to the Office of the State Engineer. On Aug.
Volante, University of South Dakota, SD
2 days ago by Editorial Board
Over 30 years ago, the Coyote Student Center was bright, shiny and new. This year's freshman class doesn't even know what our beloved CSC looked like. What students have today is only the promise of a still incomplete, state-of-the-art university center.
President Abbott's goal is to transform USD into the best small, publicly funded university in the nation.
Volante, University of South Dakota, SD
1 day ago by Jessica Kokesh
Comedy's best kept secret is coming to USD on Sept. 9, sponsored by the Program Council and Greek Life.
Kansas City native Tidy Dillard has been on the comic circuit since 1992, opening for the likes of Jamie Foxx and Chris Tucker. Dillard has also been featured on Comedy Central, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and performed at the 2006 Super Bowl.
The Undercurrent, Buena Vista University, IA
3 days ago by Rachel Becker
Former Buena Vista University(BVU) student Kyle Payne was sentenced Monday afternoon by District Court Judge Don Courtney to serve time in the Buena Vista County Jail for invasion of privacy.
Payne was arrested in February and pleaded guilty in June to the invasion of privacy charges and the second degree attempted burglary charge.
The Undercurrent, Buena Vista University, IA
1 day ago by Rachel Becker
During the last few months, the Buena Vista University (BVU) campus has seen quite a few changes in its infrastructure. Currently, there are construction projects that are still in the works.
One of the major summer projects was the Ballou Library Coffee Shop, which was open for business on Wednesday morning.
The Undercurrent, Buena Vista University, IA
1 day ago by Jason Jacobs
Mens Soccer It is that time. It is time for us to travel out to the soccer field and support our men's soccer team. With the return of head coach Scott Phipps for his second year as the team's head coach, they look to arrive with a bang on the soccer field.
City College News, Minneapolis Community and Tech College, MN
3 days ago by Thomas Reimer
2008 has been a year of transition for our the Minnesota Twins. Of all the comings and goings, perhaps the most influential one is also the one least talked about: the transition from General Manager Terry Ryan to Bill Smith. Smith has been involved in the Twins organization for 22 years, including the last 13 as Ryan's assistant GM.
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