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Volume CXV, No. XX
Official Paper Since 1888
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY • COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT
First copy free
www.csbsju.edu/record
Nov. 14, 2002
No answers
Ground search is over for now, officials say
Nick Watts & Austin DeCock
Staff writers
After four days of searching St. John's and the surrounding area for signs of SJU junior Josh Guimond, officials called off the ground search Wednesday night, said Michael Hemmesch, SJU Director of Communication.
Hemmesch said that searchers had covered the area and would resume a ground search only if new clues suggest that a continued search would yield new clues to what happened to Guimond, who has been missing since leaving a party Saturday night.
No information was released regarding how the search will proceed in the days to come.
The search for Guimond began Sunday. After he missed a rnock trial meeting, Guimond's roommates contacted Life Safety and a search of Flynntown residences began.
Guimond was last seen leaving an apartment in the Metten Court residence hall around midnight for his own room in the Saint Maur House.
Guimond is 5'-io", 170 pounds with blond hair. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt
Friends began e-mailing each other Sunday night in hopes of finding answers to Guimond's whereabouts. Life Safety confirmed his disappearance in an e-mail sent early Monday morning asking anyone with information regarding Guimond to contact them immediately.
Monday morning, Stearns County Sheriffs Department officers, Life Safety officers and student volunteers searched individual rooms in the Metten Court residence hall. Throughout the day, helicopters made a preliminary search of SJU property using infrared cameras. A trained bloodhound was given Guimond's scent and led investigators to a culvert in Stumpf Lake. Police on horseback searched in teams for evidence.
Patty Wetterling was on hand to comfort Guimond's family, who stayed throughout the day to assist with the investigation.
Campus Life offered the Guimond family a place to stay on campus. His father chose to stay in Josh's room on Sunday night.
"The Stearns County Sheriff is running the show. They let us know (what they need), and we provide it," said Ryan Blevins, the assistant dean of campus life, which is providing services to the sheriffs department.
On Monday night Blevins helped organize a meeting for all resident assistants and faculty residents to share facts about the case, see how they were doing emotionally* give advice on how to be available and talk with students and help control the rumors going around campus. The resident assistants and faculty residents are integral in keeping the administration and counseling services aware of how students are reacting, Blevins said.
"We are in constant communication with Campus Ministry and counseling services," Blevins said.
Blevins also commented on the reaction of the community in the days following Guimond's disappearance.
"Its amazing how well this community
See GUIMOND Page 8
—The National Guard and FBI arrive on campus
Photos by Ryan Engelman, The Record
As concerned onlookers watched from the banks of Stumpf Lake,.the Stearns County Dive Team Joined, the. search Monday morning. The team, which is operated by the Stearns County Sheriffs Department, used a boat and bloodhound to search for Josh Guimond's scent. Other members used poles to search the bottom of the lake. ,
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Officials organized teams of volunteer students, faculty and staff Tuesday to search St. John's and surrounding land. An estimated 200 to 250 helped in the search.
Posters with Guimond's picture and contact information blanket the SJU campus. Guimond's friends hung the posters Monday morning.
Counselors anticipate student needs
By Austin DeCock
Editorial staff
In the wake of several traumatic events, campus counselors want students to be aware, patient and willing to talk.
"This is why we're here. We're here to help," said Dr. Mike Ewing, director of counseling at CSB/SJU.
Counselors have stepped up their efforts to provide students whatever help they can in dealing with their emotions over the death of
Mark Westerhaus and Linda Mealey along with the disappearance of Josh Guimond, all of which occurred in the last three weeks.
Though there has been no noticeable rise in the number of students seeking help so far, Ewing said that was "pretty typical of such events, especially on these campuses."
Students generally begin coming forward a week or two after such an event. This is due to the first reactions of shock and dismay, followed
by students turning to each other first.
"Our community is very, very good at coming together," Ewing said. As some people move on, others need more time, and that is where counseling services steps in.
Counseling services provides a wide range of aid to those who seek it. The most frequently requested service
See COUNSELING Page 8
—Ewing says that fear and anxiety are the most likely reactions
Coping
Many students may be experiencing feelings of fear and anxiety in the upcoming weeks. Here are some suggestions for coping:
•Try to keep life normal •Talk and listen to others •Avoid alcohol and drugs •Recognize your emotions
For further help, contact CSB counselors at 5605 or SJU counselors at 3236.
Josh Guimond
Josh Guimond was last seen Saturday night leaving Metten Court. Persons with information as to the whereabouts of Joshua Guimond are asked to contact the Stearns County Sheriffs Office at 320-251-4240 or SJU Life Safety Services at 320-363-2144. Josh is 5'-10n, 175 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt.
Campus reacts with hope, disbelief
By Katie Holloway
Editorial staff
As college students, we live with our best friends. We take classes together, eat together, work together and live together. We are in constant contact with one another. Our friends become our family. And when something happens to one member of this immense, extended family, each person on campus is affected.
Josh Guimond's disappearance has highlighted this reality.
Guimond's Mends initially contacted Life Safety Services after he missed a scheduled Mock Trial meeting.
Guimond, a junior political science major, is the captain of the Mock Trial team and a member of the Pre-law Society.
"I know Josh fairly well. He is a great guy. Very responsible and cared about his friends," said sophomore Andrew Jones, who is also a member of Mock Trial.
Before he disappeared, he had been at a small party with some friends in Metten Court and was last seen at the party around midnight.
Many students, even those who didn't know him well, responded with shock and disbelief.
"I had just met him on Thursday, at the law school admissions meeting," said senior John Thames, who is a resident in Metten. "When something happens in Metten and happens to the people around you, everybody's got a vested
See REACTION Page 8
— Students and faculty describe their emotions as the search continues
"When I find myself fading, I close my eyes and realize my friends are my energy'
lorie Line to tickle the keys at CSB
I Minnesota resident and i accomplished pianist set * to perform Nov. 17-19 in the BAC.
Page 4 Variety
Winter sports heat up
Previews of the
upcoming CSB and SJU athletic seasons.
Know some News? Tell us
Send a News Tip to record@csbsju.edu or call (320) 363-2540. E-mail is pre-
ferred, type 'News Tip' in the subject line. Please include any relevant contact PAGES 9-11 Sports information with the tip.
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| Publication Name | All CSB & SJU papers; All SJU & Joint papers: The Record, 1888-current |
| Title (i.e. issue date) | 11-14-2002 |
| Publisher | Joint (CSB/SJU) |
| Language | English |
| Rights | Copyright© 2008 The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University. All rights reserved. |
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| Title (i.e. issue date) | 11-13-2002 |
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Volume CXV, No. XX Official Paper Since 1888 ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY • COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT First copy free www.csbsju.edu/record Nov. 14, 2002 No answers Ground search is over for now, officials say Nick Watts & Austin DeCock Staff writers After four days of searching St. John's and the surrounding area for signs of SJU junior Josh Guimond, officials called off the ground search Wednesday night, said Michael Hemmesch, SJU Director of Communication. Hemmesch said that searchers had covered the area and would resume a ground search only if new clues suggest that a continued search would yield new clues to what happened to Guimond, who has been missing since leaving a party Saturday night. No information was released regarding how the search will proceed in the days to come. The search for Guimond began Sunday. After he missed a rnock trial meeting, Guimond's roommates contacted Life Safety and a search of Flynntown residences began. Guimond was last seen leaving an apartment in the Metten Court residence hall around midnight for his own room in the Saint Maur House. Guimond is 5'-io", 170 pounds with blond hair. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt Friends began e-mailing each other Sunday night in hopes of finding answers to Guimond's whereabouts. Life Safety confirmed his disappearance in an e-mail sent early Monday morning asking anyone with information regarding Guimond to contact them immediately. Monday morning, Stearns County Sheriffs Department officers, Life Safety officers and student volunteers searched individual rooms in the Metten Court residence hall. Throughout the day, helicopters made a preliminary search of SJU property using infrared cameras. A trained bloodhound was given Guimond's scent and led investigators to a culvert in Stumpf Lake. Police on horseback searched in teams for evidence. Patty Wetterling was on hand to comfort Guimond's family, who stayed throughout the day to assist with the investigation. Campus Life offered the Guimond family a place to stay on campus. His father chose to stay in Josh's room on Sunday night. "The Stearns County Sheriff is running the show. They let us know (what they need), and we provide it" said Ryan Blevins, the assistant dean of campus life, which is providing services to the sheriffs department. On Monday night Blevins helped organize a meeting for all resident assistants and faculty residents to share facts about the case, see how they were doing emotionally* give advice on how to be available and talk with students and help control the rumors going around campus. The resident assistants and faculty residents are integral in keeping the administration and counseling services aware of how students are reacting, Blevins said. "We are in constant communication with Campus Ministry and counseling services" Blevins said. Blevins also commented on the reaction of the community in the days following Guimond's disappearance. "Its amazing how well this community See GUIMOND Page 8 —The National Guard and FBI arrive on campus Photos by Ryan Engelman, The Record As concerned onlookers watched from the banks of Stumpf Lake,.the Stearns County Dive Team Joined, the. search Monday morning. The team, which is operated by the Stearns County Sheriffs Department, used a boat and bloodhound to search for Josh Guimond's scent. Other members used poles to search the bottom of the lake. , ims&'mm , \ 1 m vj Officials organized teams of volunteer students, faculty and staff Tuesday to search St. John's and surrounding land. An estimated 200 to 250 helped in the search. Posters with Guimond's picture and contact information blanket the SJU campus. Guimond's friends hung the posters Monday morning. Counselors anticipate student needs By Austin DeCock Editorial staff In the wake of several traumatic events, campus counselors want students to be aware, patient and willing to talk. "This is why we're here. We're here to help" said Dr. Mike Ewing, director of counseling at CSB/SJU. Counselors have stepped up their efforts to provide students whatever help they can in dealing with their emotions over the death of Mark Westerhaus and Linda Mealey along with the disappearance of Josh Guimond, all of which occurred in the last three weeks. Though there has been no noticeable rise in the number of students seeking help so far, Ewing said that was "pretty typical of such events, especially on these campuses." Students generally begin coming forward a week or two after such an event. This is due to the first reactions of shock and dismay, followed by students turning to each other first. "Our community is very, very good at coming together" Ewing said. As some people move on, others need more time, and that is where counseling services steps in. Counseling services provides a wide range of aid to those who seek it. The most frequently requested service See COUNSELING Page 8 —Ewing says that fear and anxiety are the most likely reactions Coping Many students may be experiencing feelings of fear and anxiety in the upcoming weeks. Here are some suggestions for coping: •Try to keep life normal •Talk and listen to others •Avoid alcohol and drugs •Recognize your emotions For further help, contact CSB counselors at 5605 or SJU counselors at 3236. Josh Guimond Josh Guimond was last seen Saturday night leaving Metten Court. Persons with information as to the whereabouts of Joshua Guimond are asked to contact the Stearns County Sheriffs Office at 320-251-4240 or SJU Life Safety Services at 320-363-2144. Josh is 5'-10n, 175 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt. Campus reacts with hope, disbelief By Katie Holloway Editorial staff As college students, we live with our best friends. We take classes together, eat together, work together and live together. We are in constant contact with one another. Our friends become our family. And when something happens to one member of this immense, extended family, each person on campus is affected. Josh Guimond's disappearance has highlighted this reality. Guimond's Mends initially contacted Life Safety Services after he missed a scheduled Mock Trial meeting. Guimond, a junior political science major, is the captain of the Mock Trial team and a member of the Pre-law Society. "I know Josh fairly well. He is a great guy. Very responsible and cared about his friends" said sophomore Andrew Jones, who is also a member of Mock Trial. Before he disappeared, he had been at a small party with some friends in Metten Court and was last seen at the party around midnight. Many students, even those who didn't know him well, responded with shock and disbelief. "I had just met him on Thursday, at the law school admissions meeting" said senior John Thames, who is a resident in Metten. "When something happens in Metten and happens to the people around you, everybody's got a vested See REACTION Page 8 — Students and faculty describe their emotions as the search continues "When I find myself fading, I close my eyes and realize my friends are my energy' lorie Line to tickle the keys at CSB I Minnesota resident and i accomplished pianist set * to perform Nov. 17-19 in the BAC. Page 4 Variety Winter sports heat up Previews of the upcoming CSB and SJU athletic seasons. Know some News? Tell us Send a News Tip to record@csbsju.edu or call (320) 363-2540. E-mail is pre- ferred, type 'News Tip' in the subject line. Please include any relevant contact PAGES 9-11 Sports information with the tip. |
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