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Police: No charges to be filed in Chi Psi case

Police have decided not to file charges in the sexual assault case involving Chi Psi fraternity at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis police Sgt. Bill Palmer said. “We’ve spoken with everyone we could find, both the people who were interested parties and those who were not, both the young man involved and the young lady…
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Why Tommie Greeks want help

If you’re unsure whether lack of resources can stifle a fraternity — or at least its motivation — listen to what University of St. Thomas sophomore Anthony Guidotti (a Sigma Tau Omega officer) tells the TommieMedia student news service about the campus’ tiny Greek community: “We’re really not looking for funding from the university, but…
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8 things h.s. seniors should do now

8 things h.s. seniors should do now

All those high school AP classes may be demanding, but we’re already in the college application season. The College Solution writer Lynn O’Shaughnessy suggests you’d better put your nose to the grindstone and start doing this: 1. Meet college reps. This is a wonderful chance to make a great impression. 2. Visit schools. How will…
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A look at how Greeks are disciplined

I’ve been trying to figure out who cracks the whip on problem fraternities. When the University of Minnesota community was hit by the three recent sexual assault cases, I tried to rely on my memory as a fraternity brother in the 1980s. But all I could think of was Dean Wormer in Animal House growling:…
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Notes in the Margins: Incense, bizarre college courses and a student mayor

A new, legal high – MSU Reporter Incense or not, it is still being marketed as the new “legal high.” K2, or Spice as it is known overseas, is a smokable herb mixture that has made its way on campus, the student newspaper in Mankato writes. (msureporter.com) Opinion: Stop using students as ATMs Why are…
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Deke fraternity suspended by national HQ

After being suspended by its peers at the University of Minnesota, Delta Kappa Epsilon, the fraternity whose University of Minnesota chapter was the site of a recently reported sexual assault, has now been suspended by its headquarters, the national organization’s executive director said. Doug Lanpher said the national officers have asked their University of Minnesota…
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The most expensive colleges in the U.S.

You think you’re paying a lot for tuition? Has it even hit the $50,000-a-year mark? If not, you’re not even close. Check out Forbes’ list of America’s 10 Most Expensive Colleges. (By the way, they tend to be small, northeastern institutions.) Here’s a brief summary: Sarah Lawrence College: $57,556 Columbia University: $54,385 Bard College: $54,275…
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No parties at U-Minnesota fraternities

MPR’s Tim Post has this update — with audio — to the story of three recent sexual assaults at University of Minnesota fraternities. He reports that fraternity leaders have put a so-called social moratorium in place. The move means no alcohol can be consumed at a frat house, if guests from outside the house are…
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Notes in the Margins: Tommie-Johnnie tees, terrorism and transgender athletes

Sexual Violence Survey The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Sexual Violence Policy will be reviewed in Spring 2011, and the Minnesota State University Student Association would like to research how the policy affects students. Students are encouraged to fill out a survey. (msusa1967.blogspot.com) College student tackles suspect in Alexandria police pursuit A police chase ends…
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Hanging effigy only a prank at U-Minnesota Crookston

Hanging effigy only a prank at U-Minnesota Crookston

Yep, some people need the supposedly enlightening effects of a college education more than others. Some bozo student at the University of Minnesota – Crookston has confessed to painting an effigy to look like a “person of color” and hanging it from the student union — as a “prank” on the statue’s owner, police and…
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