HSF beginning

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

Assessing the Senates: Successes and shortfalls

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

By Kelsey Gustafson and Nik Nadeau

This year, the St. Ben’s and St. John’s Senates, the official voices of Bennies and Johnnies, have spoken. In doing so, they have given students access to major newspapers, funding for clubs and an outspoken resolution condemning

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Ashcroft visit stirs emotions

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

By John Buethe

In front of a smaller crowd than expected, John Ashcroft spoke on topics ranging from torture to wiretapping to freedom in a post Sept. 11 world.

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Hog eats student leftovers, students eat hog

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

By Chelsea Korth

The sky was blue, the sun was sparkling through the pine trees and the aroma of roasting meat mingled with the scent of burning wood smoking in a nearby bonfire. Bluegrass music played in the background.

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As economy gets worse, student wallets get lighter

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

 

By Abigail Spaniol

The country’s economic situation is certainly not making college any easier for students. Experts constantly argue whether or not the U.S. is on the brink of a recession, but students are already feeling the effects of the downturn.

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Artist of the week: Mike Leither

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

Nomination

As many of you may know, Mike Leither is a star of track and field. Others may recognize him as the kid with a mohawk, then shaved head, then mohawk, then shaved head, who works as the sculpture studio monitor

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Sophomore reinvents retro style

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

 

By Maia Bentz

Zubaz, the zebra-striped pants that took the ‘80s by storm, are no longer a thing of the frizzy-haired past. This fall, due to popular demand, Zubaz made their proud return, producing the bold-patterned clothing item once again.

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HSF learned skills on the water

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

By Doug Trumm

Junior Noah Ferche hauled a camcorder along during a wakeboarding excursion on a stretch of the Mississippi near Sartell, Minn. Five years later, he found himself in Miami filming some of the best wakeboarders in the world. What started out as a hobby may have turned into a career.

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Passionate politics spark love, debate

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

Dear Dustin,

The election year is ruining my love life! In short, the Johnnie I have my eye on is a liberal Obama-lover, while I am a McCain fan. However, we are compatible in tons of other aspects. How can I make him see past our political differences and convince him that we would be perfect for each other?

Thanks,

Ready to Reach Across Party Lines

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Senate debates smoke-free policy campus

 April 24th, 2008 by  Tan Tuohy

 

By Kelsey Gustafson

 

In October, smokers received a hit when a new law prevented them from smoking in the bars. Eventually, they may be prevented from smoking anywhere on campus as well.

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