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.
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.
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
5 hours ago by Zac Farber
The Mac Weekly Managing Editor Zac Farber is reporting from the Republican National Convention at the Excel Center in St. Paul. Here is his report from Day No. 2.
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.
University Chronicle, Saint Cloud State University, MN
12 hours ago by Robyn Jodlowski
staff writer
The other convention held this week in the Twin Cities was the Ron Paul Rally for the Republic.
Over 10,000 Americans-from Nevada to New Hampshire, from toddlers on parents' laps to seniors-gathered together at the Target Center on Tuesday night to hear the black horse of the Republican party speak.
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.
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.
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 Volante Staff
On the last Saturday of August, The University of South Dakota welcomed incoming freshman and sophomores into the dorms and celebrated the beginning of the 2008 football season with a tailgate party outside the DakotaDome. Thousands checked into the residence halls throughout the morning and afternoon, all were given tickets to the game and tailgate celebration, hundreds made the event.
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.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
3 days ago by Nia Jonesz
It wasn't strange roommates, demanding classes or leaving home that had incoming freshmen Sean Bloomfield and Colton Witte nervous this summer.
Instead, the 18-year-olds had raging rapids, navigation and polar bears on their minds. Such hazards were real possibilities on the boys' 49-day canoe expedition, which took them from Minneapolis to the Arctic Ocean.
Volante, University of South Dakota, SD
5 days ago by Justin Rust
The University's new plan to help smooth over the complicated process of move-in day seems to have worked.
Acting Dean of Students Kirsten Compary said the new system has worked so well, they plan on keeping the process for the future.
The system USD used for move-in day was completely redone in May, to make the process less complicated for incoming students and their families.