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Enrollment overflows housing
Construction to begin on new residence hal
by Teresa Sandy Independent staff writer
To support the growing enrollment at the College of SL Benedict, stakes bearing pink flags have been pounded into place outlining what will become a new first-year-student residence hall between Maigretta and Evin Halls.
The college needs the new residence hall next fall to support the number of students planning to attend CSB and live on-campus during the 1996-97 academic year.
"Enrollment at CSB is at 97.3 percent right now. At 100 percent occupancy, every single bed on this campus will be full, including the living areas in the basement of West Apartments," said Maiy Geller, CSB director of residence life. "In relation to the anticipated number of students to attend CSB during the 1996-97 academic year, and the number of students deciding to live on-campus, the new residence hall is a necessary addition"
The tentative ground-breaking has been set for Monday. If everything goes according to the schedule, the grand-
opening should be right on time in residence hall.
September for the arrival of the new students.
"Ws are growing. It is a nice problem to have," Geller said. The fact that we are building a new hall says a lot about the strength of a college."
So far there has not been any oppo-
The new hall, being modeled after Margretta, will consist of primarily double rooms and a few singles to house a total of 123 students. The hall has been designed to have an environment that has the "family" feel to it, especially in the room designs and amount of win-
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sisters had equal say in the go-ahead for the residential hall's construction because the convent owns some of the property. Financing for ¦ the hall was entirely a bonded issue sary to get their homework done unin-and the money for construction was terrupted."
Within this new hall, the college has opted not to include computer rooms in the design. Instead, the hall will be
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David Leopold, the architect who designed the Ardolf Science Building and Lottie and Margretta Halls, is working with the college on this new to have a computer in their room. The
wired so that each student will be able
computer can be any PC that can run Windows "95.
"We are hoping that the trend of the personal computer will become more standard," Geller said. "The positive aspect of this set-up is that it will be so much more convenient for the student because they will be able to have their own computer system."
With the finishing touches being put on the hall's plans, Residence life has been under a tight time-line finishing and settling on the blueprints so construction can begin and they can meet their deadline.
Residence Life and the college are looking forward to the completion of the hall and are excited about the popularity and growth of CSB.
"It is a stressful change when we have constantly to deal with the inconveniences of construction, but overall it speaks highly of the College of St. Benedict," Geller said. "Despite the fact that we are a small, private women's college, and there are so many good schools out there for students to attend, they are still choosing to come here. That is a positive thing to see."
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SJU senior Raul Temptonuevo takes advantage of the warm weather to play outside Sexton Commons.
Police ready for Pinestock
by Emily C.Leuthner Independent editorial staff
The SL Joseph Police Department announced their plans for Pinestock Tuesday at the monthly CORE committee meeting, and, as always, their plans are to keep students safe and St. Joseph residents happy.
In order to do such a task the St. Joseph Police force has joined forces with surrounding-area police departments, as well as the Minnesota State Highway Patrol.
Along with working with other police departments, the St. Joseph Police recently received word that several judges will be readily available to issue search warrants the day of Pinestock making it easy for an officer to enter a house that looks to be causing trouble. It will be up to the discretion of the officer on the scene to decide if it is neces-saiy to search a particular house.
They are not about to search out parties to break-up, but rather if there are parties affecting the residents of SL Joseph, he must do his duty," said Tony Sflva, St John's University senior and JEC member.
If an officer sees students walking around with glasses of beer outside the house the officer can proceed into the house in pursuit of excess kegs or
underage drinking, according to St. Joseph Police Chief Brad Lindgrea
"I am glad that Brad is up front with us about what will occur this year," Silvasaid.
The police chief does respect the students1 right to have a legitimate party.
According to lindgren, an acceptable party in one that is patrolled by house residents to ensure there is no under-age drinking and no one is being abused sexually or physically.
During the CORE meeting, the police chief referred to a party that took place two years ago at an off-campus house known as the "Bullpen." The residents at this house fenced-off their back yard, rented port-a-potties and had a bouncer at the entrance making sure everyone was 21-years-old.
"We did not have a problem with that as long as everything was taken care of and no one was being assaulted r IJndgren said. There wasnt even a noise complainL"
Student members of the CORE committee recognize that students have taken measures to better the situation on the day of Pinestock and that they do consider the citizens of SL Joseph.
"Students who live in St. Joe are aware of the citizens and police concerns about the day, therefore students
who live in SL Joe will continue to self-monitor their actions," said Shawn O'Meara, SL John's University senior and CORE member.
The citizens of SL Joseph are not looking forward to Pinestock because of reported vandalizing in the pasL
"Vfc are praying for rain," said Ross Rieke, CORE Committee and City Council member.
Last year there was rain on the day of Pinestock and there were considerably fewer problems. The rain may have kept the Pinestock festivities to a minimum, but there were more reasons why complaints were down.
A dean-up committee was organized to pick-up garbage the Sunday morning after the festivities. This crew was made up of volunteers from both the College of SL Beredict and SJU. The students picked up empty glasses and other garbage early so that many of the residents did not even have to see the mess.
This year police and students alike are maktag special efforts to keep everyone safe and complaints a minimum.
"Nfe, as responsible college students and contributing members of the St. Joseph community, should be trusted and allowed to celebrate as long it does not interfere with anyone else's life,* Silvasaid.
