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Line 3 protest shuts down McCarthy Lecture
Protestors from outside the CSB/SJU community interrupted Sen. Tina Smith's speech as it was starting. The Climate Justice Club organized a peaceful protest outside to encourage her to take a stance on Line 3.
Family Weekend returns after hiatus
After a year off due to COVID, families were welcomed back onto campus for the traditional Family Weekend. Popular events included apple picking at the Collegeville Orchards, tours of the Abbey, and a football game.
Worker shortages limit services in dining areas, on Link buses
The schools are struggling to find bus drivers and security staff for late night and weekend shifts. They are beginning to employ students as student safety monitors.
Administration hires law firm to investigate St. Patrick Hall misconduct
After last week's edition of The Record broke the Pat Hall story, IWL and other campus organizations have put out statements objecting to the alleged actions of Johnnies involved. Several news organizations, including MPR and KNSI radio, have picked up the story for coverage.
Viral ‘devious licks’ Tik Tok trend results in widespread vandalism of campus property
The trend involves stealing random objects such as soap dispensors and signs and displaying them in rooms or showing them off on social media. Administration and custodial staff hope that the trend will be put to rest as a display of respect for persons and community.
Weeklong Festival of Cultures kicks off
After officially opening two weeks ago, the Multicultural Center hosted their first big event. This year, the Festival of Cultures is a week long instead of just one day.
Orientation reflects greater campus-wide problems
After the departure of former orientation director Lacey Solheid, this year's experience dealt with disorganization and unequal expectations for CSB leaders.
Reports surface of ‘sex competition’ in Patrick Hall
SJU Residential Life and other campus officials are investigating sophomores involved with the creation and distribution of a list that details sex acts with different Bennies and how many 'points' each is worth. So far, little progress has been made to find the creators of the list.
Mask off: campus policy revised
With the help of rising vaccination rates, requirements ease up to include only large gatherings and classes.
Graduate nursing program enters first year
Fourteen students are enrolled in the program, which was announced in the fall of 2020. It includes two different tracks and is taught primarily online, with one to three days each semester acting as meeting days in-person on the CSB campus.