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October 11,1999
A new Vincent Court residence will built near the other Flynntown units. Photo by Mark Rice
New Vincent Court building started
By Mike Weaver Editorial Staff Writer
St. John's recently authorized construction at least one new Vincent Court residence, according to Linus Ascheman, OSB, a member of the housing co.mmittee at SJU. The foundation and footings for the new Flynntown duplex have already been constructed.
The new Vincent Court, which is scheduled to be completed for use by fall, 2000, is being built to the west of Vincent Courts 10/11 and 30/31.
The new residence, like all the other Vincent Courts, will consist of two six-person apartments, housing a total of 12 students. Officials said the estimate the cost to be $350,000.
There is a possibility that another Vincent Court will be authorized for the start of next fall as well. If authorized, it will be built to the east of Vincent Court 70/71, and have the same design and cost as the others.
Each Vincent Court apartment consists of six single bedrooms and a common living room, dining and kitchen area.
Additional upper class student housing on the SJU campus might be built in a couple years. Currently, there is a proposal to build apartments on the north end of the Tundra, between St. Boniface Hall and Virgil Michel House. These apartments will likely house four students each in private bedrooms, with private bathrooms for each occupant.
The four students would share a kitchen, dining, and living space. It is uncertain at this point what the exterior of these apartments would look like.
If this new proposal goes according to schedule, these new apartments in the Tundra could open for student as early as tall, 2001.
When asked about the renovation of existing housing, Ascheman said that "residential life would like to see the Joe Hall kitchen upgraded."
According to Brother Isaac Connolly, OSB, dean of students at SJU, the housing committee is exploring the idea of adding a fourth floor to Mary Hall. It would not take place until the construction phase the university is in right now, dubbed phase two, ends and the stage can be set. for the next phase, known as phase three.
The Annex, located near the Science Center, will continue to house students next year and in fact will be part of the housing lottery this winter, according to Connolly. The university first started placing students in the Annex this semester due to lack of other student residential space.
Connolly also said that Seidenbusch apartments will be renovated over the summer to improve the interior for the juniors, who typically occupy those apartments. According to Connolly, Seidenbusch will be torn down in the future, "there will be a Vincent court occupying the space" of the torn-down Seidenbusch."
Joe Etten, a SJU senior, said, "It's nice to have apartment-style living that's not directly on campus but is still close enough that we can take advantage of all the conveniences on the main part of the campus, such as Sexton, the library, and the computer labs."
Stealing of poster casts negative light on White Ribbon Week
By Amanda Mitchell Staff Writer
The Wall of Pornography has been silenced. The poster that included cut-out magazine pictures of scantily clad women and the words, "Is this an invitation to rape me?" was stolen from the wall of Sexton Commons at approximately 7:20 Tuesday night, three hours after it was displayed across from the Tree of Oppression.
The Wall of Pornography and the Tree of Oppression were displayed as part of the White Ribbon Week
Campaign. White Ribbon Week, an event put on by Student Advocates Against Sexual Violence (SAASV), was started to support survivors of sexual assault and to spread awareness of its causes. To cap off the week, volunteers passed out white ribbons at the bus stops. Students who wear ribbons make the statement that they will not commit, condone or remain silent in regards to sexual assault.
In response to the disappearance of the Wall of Pornography, a student worker at the information desk said, "I think there was a misunderstanding between what was expected to be on the poster and what was allowed."
He said the reactions of the students who passed by the poster before its demise. "It didn't seem to say what I think they (Human Relations Board (HuRB) wanted it to say. The guys were looking at the pictures and the girls were reading the words."
HuRB co-sponsored White Ribbon WeeK. Van Knight expressed disappointment saying, that the purpose of the poster was to "promote discussion and bring into realization that these are things you see everyday."
CSB junior Sarah Schmidt saw the poster soon after it was exhibited. Schmidt said, "I was confused by the message of the poster, but I got a sense of an attack against all men, rapists or not."
None of the pictures, including a picture of a woman's naked breasts that had been part of a Nike advertisement, were taken from pornography magazines.
Van Knight said that the
poster was meant to instigate
self-exploration for those
who saw the poster, as well as
-discussion.
Theresa Benoit, a co-coordinator of White Ribbon Week and student worker in SAASV, said that the risque look of the women and their poses was meant to convey the message that "no matter what she s wearing she's never responsible for being raped."
There is some confusion as to why the poster was
removed, but Van Knight stated that it might not have been approved. She was under the assumption that the poster had been approved, but when HuRB representatives taped it up, they discovered it still had not been stamped. SJU senior Adam Brisk said, in response to the removal of the poster, "It's aggravating because it shows that no one really cares at this campus."
The Tree of Oppression will remain on the wall in Sexton for the remainder of the week. It is an iceberg model representation of the "gender stereotypes that (subconsciously) create an atmosphere to encourage sexual assault," Benoit said.
The bottom of the tree starts with 'jokes' and 'language', leading to 'glass ceiling' and 'victimization,' until finally ending at the top with 'rape' and 'murder'.
Benoit said, "We need to work on everyday things that contribute to the rape culture. The tree is meant for students to examine their own knowledge that contributes to the objectification of women."
Students who wish may put leaves on the tree if they know someone who has been sexually assaulted.
Though less controversial, response to the Tree of Oppression is also mixed. SJU senior Mike Sersch felt that although the SAASV is presenting a valid problem, they are not attacking the issue in an effective manner.
"The implication (of the Tree of Oppression) is that everything can be changed by changing the language. The problem is systematic. Capitalism is set up to objectify women. Women are possessions, objects to be owned."
In addition to the display in Sexton, SAASV put on events to inspire discussion. On Monday they presented Dreamworlds II at
O'Connell's in the HCC. The film "examines how images, movies, and MTV affect the way we perceive the world and helps us to understand how media influences the way we think about sexual assault," says an e-mail sent by Campus Ministry, who also co-sponsored White Ribbon Week. Said Benoit, "Dreamworlds presents a man's fantasy world. Men run the industry, and boys get the message from the media that
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alcohol limit (0.1 in Minnesota.).
Edlund and his friend, SJU junior Josh LeClaire, said that the police told them he was within the limit, but then later said he wasn't.
"At the side of my car, the police told me it was flashing green, but then they took me to their car and told me I was legally intoxicated," Edlund said.
Edlund said he was arrested for a DUI and taken to the Waite Park police station. He said he was given the Intoxilyzer—the second alcohol breath test that is admitted as evidence in court—and that the reading was 0.018.
Edlund was released because his breath test indicated he was not guilty of a DUI. Edlund was instead given a speeding ticket.
Edlund said that his car was towed under police orders to Stueve's Garage. Edlund said he had to pay $50.00 for the towing, but that a judge reduced his speeding fine to compensate him for the tow bill.
Edlund said that he is confused by the police officers' conduct.
"I understand that they have a job to do, but I think they could have been more honest and open. I don't know why he'd tell me I was legal when he then placed me under arrest. I don't understand why he changed his story," said Edlund.
The Saint Joseph police were contacted for comment. Pete Janssen was the only officer available for comment, but said he declined because he is new to the force and has little knowledge about police-student relations in town.
it is okay for women to be objectified and assaulted." The movie is available at Alcuin Library.
Other events of week included Sex in the Dark on Tuesday, an anonymous discussion about sex and sexuality. Thursday saw
Peggy Ladeau, a speaker from the Sexual Assault Center in St. Cloud, will speak at O'Connell's tonight.
In addition to SAAAV, HuRB, and Campus Ministry, White Ribbon Week was sponsored by RAD, Health Advocates, and the Cultural Affairs Board. According to Benoit, reactions of students to White Ribbon Week have been mostly optimistic, except for the occasional dissenter. "One guy said he didn't need to wear a ribbon because he 'wasn't a rapist,' another guy said he was 'too busy to wear a ribbon,1 but for the most part, people have been positive," she said.
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