Statesman

Administration looking to SA on smoking policy

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

After determining that the smoking-policy survey given in early March was technically valid, UMD administration has said that it is willing to listen to recommendations from the Student Association (SA) in regards to shaping the future of the University's smoking ban, according to Vice Chancellor of Academic Administration Vincent Magnuson.

Krug announces scale back of cuts to College of Liberal Arts

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With new information that the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) will likely see a one-time 8 percent cut in its funding rather than what was previously projected to be an indefinite recurring 10 percent cut, CLA Dean Linda Krug announced in a forum at the Kirby Lounge on Tuesday that previous plans had been scaled back.

Lack of employment changing summer plans

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With Duluth's most recent Labor Force update reporting a 2.7 percent decrease in the number of jobs and with 8.8 percent, or 1,149, of Duluthians reporting unemployment, Duluth businesses have more response to their "Help Wanted" signs and classified ads than they ever wished for. Students seeking summer work, in particular, are racing to pick up, fill out and turn in job applications.

Moving out: an added stress after finals

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Students face a host of problems in moving out this May, from finding a place to stay on the dreaded "homeless night" on May 31 to getting their security deposits back from landlords.

Students push for organic alternatives at UMD

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For UMD students Ashley Minnerath and Anna Radzak, a proposal to bring local and organic foods to UMD's Food Court and Dining Center turned into a research project on whether or not those foods would even sell if offered.

May trips to Mexico cancelled because of swine flu

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Two planned study abroad trips to Mexico through UMD's International Education Office (IEO) were cancelled in a decision last week by U of M administration to play it safe in regards to the swine flu outbreak there.

Anthropology class investigates ways to make UMD more sustainable

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It's no surprise that at the end of every semester it is time for students to get down and dirty, but this year several UMD students are taking this to new levels for their Senior Anthropology Seminar.

Duluth enjoys its music 'homegrown'

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Duluth's annual Homegrown Music Festival happened this past week. From April 26 to May 3, local, original bands showcased their music at various venues across downtown Duluth.

Training time for Grandma's Marathon runners

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While most UMD students are busy cramming for their final exams, Grunst, sophomore Grant Kleven and sophomore Anthony Aguirre have all chosen to allocate their time differently.

Tweed taking interns for fall, all majors are welcome

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Tweed Museum of Art, holding over 6,600 objects, has more to offer than just its galler

Practice makes perfect for 2-time concerto winner

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

very Monday morning Persitz, a sophomore, and his mentor Chernyshev meet at 9 a.m. for piano practice. Thanks to these Mondays and hours of practice, this is the second year in a row that Persitz has won the UMD Concerto Competition. Over 20 competitors compete every year and the winners of the Concerto Competition perform with the UMD Symphony Orchestra.

Student writes rendition of the classic Rapunzel fairy tale

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sitting outside the rooms at the end of the Humanities hallway, Alicia Renée Heckler is hovering over her laptop. She is a student who is doing something that most of us haven't done. She's writing a musical.

Hollywood and Vine

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MTV has just announced the nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards and it is a showdown between powerhouse, "Slumdog Millionaire" and the tween sensation, "Twilight." "Iron Man," "The Dark Knight" and "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" were also nominated.

Athlete of the Week

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As a sophomore last season, Whitney placed second among her teammates with a .367 batting average. She also placed second on the team with an on-base percentage totaling .438. Starting in all 39 games last season, Olson rotated between shortstop and second base and was hit by a pitch a school record eight times.

Baseball season ends with coach's best record in 4 years

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Riding a late season surge-winning 15 of their last 20 games-the Bulldogs needed a split at home Sunday against Upper Iowa to earn a berth in the NSIC playoffs. Unfortunately, the Bulldog pitching staff picked a poor time to break down and UMD choked on Sunday, losing 14-6 and 12-4, killing their playoff hopes.

Third-round loss ends the Bulldog's softball season

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Despite splitting a doubleheader against Wayne State on April 18, the UMD women's softball team's latest meeting wouldn't end in UMD's favor. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) tournament was held in Marshall this past weekend and despite an opening loss to Augustana, they still managed to scrape a 9-7 win over Concordia St.

The Average Guy

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For sports fans May is one of the most glorious months of the year. The dawn of May signals the start of playoff season in both the NBA and NHL. For basketball fans, this means a set of playoffs that last almost as long as a Coleman-Franken recount. On the other hand, for hockey fans, this means the sighting of playoff beards, which are some of the most majestic creations that mankind has the great pleasure of beholding.

Tennis team travels to Minneapolis where their season ended

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

UMD's tennis team recently took to the court for the season-ending Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) tournament at the Baseline Tennis club in Minneapolis, with less than spectacular results.

Carrying the day for the Dogs was Kelly Rosengren, who took home a conference title from the fifth-singles slot.

RSOP adventures heat up with summer

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The RSOP has put on a series of outdoor clinics this year, but they're not done. This summer, several outdoor opportunities await students and community members who are looking to further their experiences in the outdoors.

Tournament helps to break in UMD's disc-golf course

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Disc golf is certainly comparable to traditional golf, but with disc golf there are no clubs, cleats or plaid socks.

Commuter biking; a rising trend in Duluth

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

"No lights, no parking spots, no stop signs. It's mega sweet," said Luke Busta, a sophomore at UMD. Busta has thoroughly enjoyed biking nearly his entire life, and has only grown fonder of it since he moved to Duluth.

Past year is one for reflection

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A dim-witted rapper, a throwback to 1773, a controversial bake sale and snow, snow, snow. This past year at UMD has been eventful, to say the least. Let's take a look back at a few interesting events.

Obama's first 100 days in office shows flaws

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

During the 2008 Presidential Race, the word "change" was thrown around often, mostly by then Senator Barack Obama. It's unfortunate that Obama didn't specify what was going to change; I would have liked a warning. And as Obama gets to the end of his first 100 days, someone should tell him that the honeymoon's over.

OUR VOICE: Words of wisdom from a graduating senior

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Another year is coming to a close. Personally, it is my last here at UMD, but instead of writing a sappy retrospective, I'll leave you with some words of wisdom:

-If you spent most of your college years watching "Family Guy," you wasted a lot of time. Not because watching TV is a waste of time, but because "Family Guy" sucks.