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ISSUE 115 VOL 12 PUBLISHED 2/22/2002

News

‘Community Time’ considered: Dean and Provost Jim Pence proposes one-hour Thursday time slot

A recent amendment to the class and lab schedule proposed by Provost and Dean of the College Jim Pence calls for the insertion of a time slot on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. referred to as "Community Time."

Messenger wins three state awards

On Jan. 26, the Manitou Messenger was presented with three awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA).

Activist Brown speaks out

Elaine Brown spoke in the Pause last Wednesday night of her work, her life and the history of social issues surrounding race and class.

March revels in countdown

"It's the Hundred Days March, come on down!" Seth Patterson used a megaphone to broadcast this message from the porch of the St. John's House (SJH) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Half an hour later over 200 seniors marched down St. Olaf Avenue to J.Grundy's Rueb 'n' Stein to celebrate the last 100 days before graduation.

Manitou Messenger In-Depth Report: Health Services in for a check-up

The policies and array of services offered by the Student Health Center have changed throughout the years. Up until 1980 St. Olaf provided students with a full-service hospital employing a full-time doctor and nurse. As the needs of students and the campus have morphed, so too has the health center’s services.

Residence Life in search of new staff

This year'’s annual campaign to attract students to the leadership position of Junior Counselors (JC) and Resident Assistants (RA) for the 2002-2003 school year is using the popular book title by Dr. Seuss, "Oh, the places you’'ll go!"

World observes Year of the Horse

On Feb. 12, Asian communities throughout the world celebrated the beginning of the year 4699 in the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Horse. In Minneapolis, the Tibetan community held a 12-hour celebration, including songs, dancing and a feast.

Mess Poll
How do you feel about the recent news of a tuition increase?
This is news to me.
I am a senior. Thank god.
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