2008 Woodie Awards
Formula for successEngineering students gear up for car competition
Anybody who has walked through Nelson Hall has likely heard all sorts of noises coming from the automotive engineering projects labs, or seen someone walking between the two with funny glasses on top of their head. Those sounds, however, are worth a second listen.…
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Climbing to the topDistinguished alumna T.A. Loeffler - one of four alumni honored this week - plans to conquer the world's seven highest peaks; has climbed Mt. Everest
Little by little, she's getting ready to climb one of the world's highest peaks.
Combining a variety of training - an altitude simulator, running, yoga, cycling and functional fitness training - T.A. Loeffler is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in June, as part of her goal to summit the world's seven highest peaks on each of the seven continents.…
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The magic numberTwo Minnesota State students share why they did - or didn't - graduate in four years
Although the standard time allotted to graduate college is four years, some students - like Minnesota State Student Senate President Chris Frederick - may have trouble accomplishing their goals during this time. Others - like Travis Haupert - decide to go against the grain and graduate in four years.…
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Crime BlotterApril 2 - 6, 2008
Wednesday
• Authorities responded to a medical incident in the Performing Arts Center at 11:30 a.m. One patient was transported off campus by ambulance.
• At about 11:40 a.m., authorities responded to an electrical fire in an elevator mechanical room in Memorial Library.…
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Not in it for the moneySome community advisors say they are in it for leadership experience, social interaction, helping freshmen transition from high school, rather than the pay
While the compensation may attract students to becoming a community advisor, it is certainly not the main reason many choose to take on that role.
"They definitely don't get paid enough," said Randall Mateo, earth science and Spanish senior and former CA of three years.…
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