March 9, 1993
The Mankato Citizens Telephone Company began exploring a variety of "high-tech" phone services. MCTC said it was the first company in the state to test the brand new features. The services included caller ID, last call return, call rejection and call tracing. The call rejection would allow people to ignore calls from the same number if they choose. The call tracing would let people trace numbers immediately and make it so the phone company could only release that number to the police. Experiments with these services were expected to last no more than six months and cost $3 to $5.
March 7, 1985
The dream to build a six-story bell tower in the mall area of campus got its start after years of anticipation. The plans to build the $110,000 tower were still in the design stage, but excitement about it was present nonetheless. Administrative services considered purchasing digital bells instead of more pricey real bells. The tower was intended to be a memorial to lower campus and a focal point for the university.
March 21, 1957
A sociology class surveyed 90 men at Minnesota State about marriage and family issues. When asked, "how many dates do you average per week?" they found the majority, 41.1 percent, had one date per week. Most men were not "going steady," but those who were dated women from their hometowns. The majority felt that $2 was an appropriate amount to spend on their date, while only 15 percent preferred to spend at least $3. That amount was believed to be very generous as they were working their way through college. The survey also found that men on campus liked brunettes the most and viewed personality as a woman's most important characteristic.
March 11, 1970
A senator was pelted with marshmallows during a speech given at the Centennial Union. Sen. Henry Jackson explained to students and the community that the U.S. needed a second strike capability such as an anti-ballistic missile. A small group of students and community members sat near the front row and quietly listened to Jackson's address before throwing marshmallows at him during the question and answer portion of the speech. Jackson said he disagreed with their objectives, but supported their right to express their views. Photos showed smiling a person hurling marshmallows at Jackson, who was ducking behind the podium.
Compiled by Elena Shufelt
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