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St. Ben’s signs Catholic climate change pledge
On Jan. 16, St. Ben’s signed the St. Francis Pledge, becoming the first college in Minnesota and fourth in the nation to enter into the Catholic Climate Covenant. The St. Francis Pledge is a nationwide campaign led by the Catholic …
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St. Ben’s President meets with Hillary Clinton
CSB President MaryAnn Baenninger attended the first Women in Public Service Project (WPSP) colloquium on Dec. 15. Led by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, this colloquium discussed the goals of WPSP, namely to help women worldwide become involved in public …
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President search continues
As the search continues for the next president of St. John’s, requirements for the future candidates stir up controversy among current students and alumni. The SJU Presidential Search Committee’s desire to keep the students of SJU involved and informed of …
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Melting expenses
The CSB/SJU grounds department saved a large amount in expenses this year due to the huge decrease in the need for heating due to the warm winter. As of Jan. 21, the Power Plant had saved a total $41,207 on …
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Fitness center gets face-lift
Since returning from Christmas break, students have been able to enjoy 21 new pieces of commercial grade cardiovascular equipment in the St. Ben’s Fitness Center. The Fitness Center leased the equipment for three years for a total of $132,190. The …
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St. Ben’s Senate Update
On Jan. 25, the Saint Ben’s Senate (SBS) held their first meeting of the spring semester. “I want to say welcome to our new Senators,” Vice President Evan Lowder said to start off the meeting. “We’re looking forward to working …
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St. John’s Senate Update
The St. John’s Senate (SJS) began the first meeting of the semester with emphasis on sustainability. Chairman Andrew Hovel completed a report on CSB/SJU’s need for a larger focus on this initiative. “Other schools in the MIAC like St. Olaf …
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Plastic personality
A growing student violation facing campus security forces and the St. Joseph Police Department is one in which the victims are also the criminals. The criminal object – a fake ID card – is easily carried in wallets and purses …
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St. John’s switches from coal to natural gas
After years of burning coal to generate one fourth of the heating, cooling and electric generation at St. John’s, the Power House has begun burning natural gas as its primary energy and will only use coal and fuel oil as …
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Senior leaving on a high note
Not many college students can draw in a large crowd by singing opera. Ty Cox can. Cox is graduating this semester and has concluded his musical career at CSB/SJU with his senior recital and a fundraiser concert for Kenya. While …
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