Minnesota State University Reporter

An aviation opportunity from overseas

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Even as the 2012 budget crisis looms, optimism reigns within Minnesota State's aviation department. The cause for all this optimism is a possible partnership with China-America development specialist Richard Lehmann, that could net the university millions of dollars annually.

Individual learning

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The names may vary by department, but regardless, many students scroll past the independent and individual study based courses when registering for classes - mostly because they are a total mystery. With required core classes and electives, not all students see the point of asking their advisor what exactly individual studies are.

Teaching and learning in the Outback

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students in the teacher preparation program will soon find out if they're in for a trip to Australia this fall for school-based field experience, otherwise known as student teaching. The College of Education at Minnesota State University and the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia have a partnership that allows teacher candidates from Minnesota to spend six weeks at the Queensland school.

Tightening the belt on a university level

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Minnesota State will need to make some tough decisions ahead. With a projected deficit of $6 to $10 million and a tight economy, changes in programs and faculty are inevitable. MSU administration is considering cutting programs and has already begun the evaluation process.

A festival of fashion

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With winter now in full swing and the spring solstice still months away, students at MSU might be hard pressed to find beauty in the cold hands of a February in Minnesota: but sometimes beauty -and culture - can be found in the most unlikely of places.

The YWCA's Walking in Two Worlds program will be holding their second annual "International Festival of Fashion" this Monday, an opportunity for people from all cultural backgrounds to get together and celebrate their diversity through fashion and food.

BENCHS gets new home

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society will host an open house in its brand new facility, Riverside Regional Pet Shelter on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"The new shelter will be something that has the potential to attract people from all over the state," said president of the BENCHS board of directors Susan Kroon, adding that The old building was in bad shape and turned away potential adoptions.

MSSA talks Latino Center

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In a move that will hopefully silence the Latino Center controversy for at least a while, the Minnesota State Student Association passed a recommendation it hopes will satisfy all parties involved.

Since a main reason stated for the proposed center was the need for more space, the Centennial Student Union boards suggested the Multicultural Affairs office switch with the office for the International Student Association and combine the office with the neighboring Intercultural Student Center to create one large space.

New challenges will lead to changes at MSU

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are big changes ahead for Minnesota State.

It appears that MSU will be slimming down substantially for 2012 due to the $6 million-plus projected deficit, a hefty calorie reduction in the university's budgetary diet.

As various departments and programs prepare their cases for administration with the hopes of avoiding extreme budget cuts or in some cases, even elimination, dean candidates are being reviewed for selection in a few colleges.

Roommate realities

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sam (not his real name) has a lot to say about his experience with his roommates, showing that roommates can either be best friends or worst enemies.

"I was excited to enter [Minnesota State] and was expecting a great dormitory life," said Sam.

Unfortunately, Sam's hopes and dreams did not last long.

The best of friends ... and the worst of roommates

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Everyone leaves college with at least a few memorable roommate stories.

Sometimes they're bad, sometimes they're good. We may stop talking to roommates once we graduate or pull a Ross- Chandler and marry in to the family.

As a freshman in Crawford A Hall, I had three roommates.

Letters to the Editor

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students respond to CAP restructure proposal article In the last few weeks some people at this university have lost sight of what is truly important at a place of higher education, academics. In the article "Davenport Proposes New CAP Structure", it said that Davenport wants to move the College Access Program from being its own entity, to being divided among the six academic colleges.

"What are your plans for the Super Bowl?"

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mavericks try not to look too far ahead

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Minnesota State men's basketball team has 19 wins this season, 12 coming in Northern Sun Intercollegiate play.

The Mavericks play Minnesota-Crookston and MSU-Moorhead this weekend. Those teams are a combined 4-22 in NSIC play this season.

Being ranked fourth in the nation, the Mavericks know that it is easy to look beyond this game.

MSU hopes to build on win

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Liz Trauger sports a brace on her left knee when playing basketball, a stark reminder of the ACL she tore near the end of last season.

The injury left Trauger sitting on the sideline as the Minnesota State women's basketball team won the program's first-ever Division II national championship.

MSU Women's Hockey Gameday

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mavericks face tough task

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at the wrestling programs Minnesota State and Nebraska-Omaha have, it's easy to see quite a few similarities. Both programs are rich in tradition, with prominent head coaches and a number of individual national champions over the years.

They even share the same team name.

The Kid's Take: Who Dat Nation, get ready

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This is likely the only chance I have of putting 'Who Dat' in my headline, unless I write for SLAM magazine someday, so I had to do it.

On Sunday night, most of America will be watching the Super Bowl. We will be with our friends eating too much, drinking too much and likely swearing too much.

The Reporter Super Bowl Picks

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lee Handel Staff writer Colts 27 - Saints 24 Dana Clark Graphic Arts supervisor Saints 35 - Colts 31 Tyler Buckentine Staff writer Colts 45 - Saints 42 Derek Wehrwein Staff writer Colts 34 - Saints 29 Kyle Hopp Front Desk Colts 28 - Saints 13 Nate Brennan

Featured Artist: Maria Stark

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Artists are known for changing mediums and being fearless in engaging themselves in different forms of art. From painting to graphic design, Maria Stark, a graphic design student at Minnesota State, has dabbled in many art forms.

She began her college career at the College of St.

Sailing the seas to pirate metal

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Heavy metal is known for its wide variety of subgenres and their different characteristics that set them apart from one another. Most of these differences are significant, ranging from lyrical content and imagery to technical details such as vocal styles and drum and guitar techniques.

Naughty and nice

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mostly known for its location next to Mankato's only strip club, Mettler's Bar and Restaurant, it is no wonder that the Loose Moose Saloon is underrated.

A theme immediately apparent Thursday night when I dined in the company of a lonely band playing rock 'n' roll covers.

Not just 'N.E. Entertainment'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

At the beginning of every school year, a new slew of 17- to 19-year-old students are introduced to college life. These students ultimately find there isn't really a Mankato nightlife for the under-21 crowd - until recently.

Last year, a group of Minnesota State students created N.