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New sales taxes target luxury items, cigarettes Dayton’s plan would tax clothing that costs over $100, and increase the cigarette tax.

ELISE KONERZA

staff writer

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton recently introduced a new tax proposal weighing on Minnesota’s top 2 percent to bring Minnesotan’s out of a daunting $1.1 billion deficit. The new tax plan would ultimately generate $2.1 billion in state taxes, dropping Minnesota from the seventh highest sales-taxed state to the twenty-seventh highest. Many Republicans are hesitant of Gov. Dayton’s plan saying his new plan is an election move as Dayton will be up for reelection this year. A twitter feed generated typically by Republicans as #DaytonTax reads “A Day under Dayton’s Sales Tax.” “Planning on taking a cab home from the bar this weekend? #DaytonTax would make you pay more for your safe ride home. #mnleg,” College Republicans tweeted. The issue of taxes has caused a sharp divide between Republicans and Democrats, Dayton’s plan reverses time tables to late 90s tax reform to balance our current heavy dependency on revenue generated by property taxes. “Those who say spending is too high, I challenge you to say exactly where more cuts should be made,” Dayton said. “And to those who say we need to spend more, I challenge you to say exactly

where the money should come from,” he said. A part of his new plan requires adding a 5.5 percent sales tax on clothing items over $100. This proposition also extends an added state sales tax to digital goods and items purchased online. Currently Minnesota employs no sales tax on clothing, a large draw for outof-towners visiting the Mall of America, who fly in from around the world specifically to shop here without the sales tax. This may cause college students to budget and rethink buying a $150 pair of premium jeans, however buying a necessity such as a winter coat, which can cost upwards of $100, could become even more difficult. Dayton said food, medicine and clothing items costing less than $100 would be exempt from the sales tax, as would burial services. The idea being promoted is that no clothing item over $100 is essential or cannot at least be substituted with a less expensive alternative. It is a “luxury tax” that ultimatley will cause Minnesotan’s to rethink their spendy purchases in order to create a better education system, transportation system and more devised through Dayton’s plan. “I’ve never purchased

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Post-college job prospects in Mankato MEGAN KADLEC

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At Minnesota State University, Mankato, many students are afraid of being able to find a job upon graduation. Some of these students know they are going into fields where job growth has not been increasing while others have been told, often by professors, that local businesses won’t hire MSU graduates because the school has a reputation. This is absolutely not true, according to Vice President of Greater Mankato Growth Barb Embacher. Embacher said that there are numerous businesses throughout Mankato and North Mankato who specifically seek to hire current college students for part-time work or internships, as well as recent college graduates for full-time work. Abdo Eick and Meyers, an accounting firm based in Mankato, works with the MSU College of Business to hire interns and graduates. Embacher also said that they sponsor one of the accounting clubs on

campus. The firm has also just donated $25,000 for an Advisory Council Executive Suite in the future College of Business Global Solutions Center. This is only one example of a business that values their relationship with MSU and its students. “There are so many good collaborations going on between our businesses and the colleges here,” Embacher said. “We consider the college students in our community to be such an asset. We brag about that all the time.” Additionally, the workforce in Mankato and North Mankato has seen an increase of 2,096 jobs, an increase of 4 percent, from February 2011 to February 2012. Employment opportunities in the Mankato area have been increasing for the past 28 months. These current employment statistics were gathered and released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Mankato was ranked as having the highest percentage increase in jobs out of all five

Job Increases Across the State Area: Job Increase % Increase Mankato-‐North Mankato 2,100 4% St. Cloud 1,300 1.40% Minneapolis-‐St.Paul 15,000 0.90% Rochester -‐500 -‐0.50% Duluth -‐2,200 -‐1.70%

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metro areas in Minnesota, including St. Cloud, MinneapolisSt. Paul, Rochester and Duluth. “We want you guys to stay here. We want you to find good work and make this your permanent home if you like it here,” Embacher said. “We want to make sure our community is putting its best foot forward and is reaching out to our talented graduates and making sure they know there are good jobs here for them.” Greater Mankato Growth, formerly known as the Mankato Chamber of Commerce, has expanded to encompass ideals of economic development corporations rather than simply being a business network. Greater Mankato Growth is comprised of 800 local businesses ranging in size from start-up companies with one or two employees to large companies like the Taylor Corporation, Mayo Heath Systems and Minnesota State University, Mankato. Employment in firms with less than 20 employees accounts for 26 percent of all jobs, while employment for firms with more than 250 employees accounts for 20 percent of all jobs. “We work with restaurant owners to manufactures to engineering firms to health care providers,” Embacher. The services provided by Greater Mankato Growth include eight strategic areas,

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Convicted felon arrested for stockpiling drugs, guns

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“Those of you who say spending is to high, I challenge you to say exactly where more cuts should be made.”

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clothing for more than $100,” Wesley Drey, a Mass Media student at Minnesota State University, Mankato said. Dayton’s plan introduces a tobacco tax hike at an additional 94 cents per pack. This increase puts Minnesota on par with Wisconsin, as Minnesota’s current cigarette tax rate is $1.58 per pack. Dayton admits he was hesitant to add this tax hike to the plan as it’s among the most regressive taxes, meaning it would fall harder on people with lower incomes who habitually use tobacco. However, Dayton thinks this fact is outweighed since increasing cigarette taxes has been shown to reduce the amount of people who smoke. In addition this would only add to Minneapolis’s newly earned title as the healthiest city in America. Other taxes hikes that will be introduced with the plan include over-the-counter drugs and personal services: barber shops, beauty salons, tattoo and body piercing, nail salons, wedding planning, dating services and veterinary services. “It’s a new tax that benefits cities, not necessarily consumers, and new stuff is subject to taxation like haircuts and tattoos,” Dan Kaduce, a MSU student and political science fanatic, said. The plan also includes taxes on household goods, repair and maintenance, taxicabs, computer services, translation and interpretation services and publications such as newspapers, magazines, commercial printing. “Yes of course it will affect consumers, driving actual prices up so sellers can cover their 5.5 percent tax, also known as ‘markup,’” Garret Baldwin, an MSU student, said. “Which will also put a burden on clothing manufacturers; utlimately consumers are getting the short end of the stick.” When the plan does make its way through budgeting may be the central focus of many Minnesota small businesses and families.

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Amidst the proposed gun control laws, a Minnesota man and previously convicted felon was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 20 after police found an abundance of guns and drugs in his North Mankato home. Michael Donald Caya, 29, was nervous about the lack of government order and was prepared to defend his family and neighborhood, reported The Free Press. Along with this, The St. Peter Herald stated Caya also told police that he was preparing for the

end of the world. On January 10, a North Mankato Police officer contacted the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force after receiving an anonymous tip saying Caya was “using methamphetamine and acted crazy.” He or she also told the officer they were concerned about the danger his wife Cherith and two children were in. This is not the first time Caya has had a run in with police. In 2006 Caya was put on 20 years of probation for Felony Drug possession

in Watonwan County. More recently the Drug Task Force visited the Eagle Lake Mobile Home Park after receiving a tip that someone was selling methamphetamine and guns without serial numbers. Caya, a resident of the community, was reported to have been seen leaving with a box of guns just before investigators arrived. The same person later told investigators that he had purchased methamphetamine from Caya, who traded guns for drugs and cash. On the morning of Jan. 18 a task force agent met with garbage collectors outside of Caya’s home. In the front yard of his split-level house on the Robin Court cul-de-sac they sifted through six bags of garbage. Within the trash they came up with plastic straws similar to those commonly used by methamphetamine users. The street test of the straws allegedly came back positive, therefore justifying the in-home search. Caya was taken into custody when he arrived to work at the Dotson Company foundry in Mankato. Caya’s wife and children were the only people home when the investigation started. Upon entering the house law enforcement officers

saw drug paraphernalia, gun magazines and weapons lying around the house within reach of the children, both under the age of five. The complaint said that Cherith didn’t know about the guns and drugs. As the investigation continued, four handguns, gun magazines and ammunition were allegedly found in a suitcase on the floor of the living room. Two guitar cases in the same room each respectively stored one rifle and a lone shotgun was also found in one of the cases. In the master bedroom, a handgun and two magazines were found. A more in depth search of the house unveiled various prescription drugs, ecstasy pills, methamphetamine and marijuana. In the end, Caya has been charged with a total of 22 felonies; 18 for being a felon in possession of firearms, handguns or assault style weapons, one for third-degree drug possession and three for fifth-degree drug possession. According to the complaint [Caya] stated that, despite his drug addiction, he thought he would make a good police officer because he was a good person with good morals and ethical decisions.

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Minnesota might not be represented often at the NFL’s biggest game, but a Winona company is ensuring that Minnesota still has a presence.

web photo Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco celebrates with a Wincraft towel after his Ravens took home the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday.

LUCAS RYAN

staff writer

As the final seconds of Super Bowl XLVII ticked away and the Baltimore Ravens were crowned Super Bowl champions, a team of employees at WinCraft factories began their shift making memorabilia to commemorate the big game. Even though the Vikings have not been to a Super Bowl in 36 years, Minnesota is being represented each year. Winona-

based WinCraft is the NFL’s oldest merchandise licensee, and for big events like the Super Bowl, WinCraft has an important role. WinCraft is one of the few sporting merchandise companies that still does the entire production process at their factories here in the United States. Retailers cannot afford to wait weeks for Super Bowl souvenirs to be produced and shipped from overseas producers. Instead, retailers rely on

companies like WinCraft to respond quickly and create memorabilia while there is still interest and excitement surrounding the game. “The majority of our products are manufactured by WinCraft in our plant,” Dave Schipper, WinCraft’s vice president of project management, said. “Especially for an event because you have to be able to react quickly.” Pennants, signs, decals, towels and other gear are created at

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WinCraft factories across the U.S. for both players and fans. WinCraft made memorabilia for both teams but will later get rid of the merchandise printed for San Francisco if they had won the Super Bowl. After the game was over and the Ravens began to celebrate their impressive feat, many of the players had Super Bowl champion towels. These towels were one of the many products that WinCraft had produced for the game. “A unique fact [is] that we manufactured the towels that were in the locker room last night (Sunday). That’s a cool thing,” Schipper said. “The towel draped over the shoulder of Flacco; that was produced in Minnesota.” According to Schipper, this is a very busy time of year for WinCraft. The Super Bowl is a major event but WinCraft is also producing products for the NBA and NHL seasons and soon spring training for Major League Baseball and NASCAR will be starting. “Our mission is to always be busy. At the end of January and February it is at the peak because we are also working on NASCAR and NBA events, but it is always busy here because

there is always a sporting event going on,” Schipper said. “Pretty soon pitchers are going to be showing up to spring training for baseball.” WinCraft is a recognized leader in retail licensed and promotional products. They are a privately held company and are based out of Winona Minn., where their corporate headquarters and primary production facilities are located. WinCraft began as a four-person company founded in 1961, primarily serving high schools and has since grown to produce licensed products for many different sporting events. As one of the oldest merchandise licensees for the NFL, WinCraft has been an important producer of memorabilia for the NFL as well as a variety of other sports leagues and events. WinCraft produces merchandise for highschools, colleges, professional sports, racing entertainment, outdoor activities and home decorating industries. Schipper expects to continue their involvement providing sports and other memorabilia for a long time to come. “We’re a successful company and plan to be for the next 50 years,” Schipper said.

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Student Senate Leaders Urge You To Treat Campus Guests with Peace In light of recent campus mall displays, the Minnesota State Student Association (MSSA), student body government President Soyal Shrestha and Vice President David Schieler, would like to share a few words on best practices related to perceived hostility in the campus mall: Being a Maverick means we tread our own path, we do what we want, when we want it, and while such a mentality may be productive when interacting with each other, those people who are guests to our campus may not feel the same way. In the case of the visiting preacher a week or so ago, many concerned Mavericks approached the student association weary of our appearance as students. While the messages being shared by the preacher may or may not have aligned with your own ideals, these are only your opinions. And while it is your right to share that opinion with the preacher and surrounding audience, as students a certain public decorum is expected. Perhaps we may have

carried our institution with greater pride, by acting with non-violence, including the avoidance of profanities and slurs. It is suspected by your campus student leadership that persons such as were on the mall a week or so ago, thrive off of crowds or throngs of people. It is with such suspect that the MSSA leadership advices students to refrain from interacting with displays of hostility on campus. If you are inclined, as Mavericks often are, to engage with the campus mall displays, the student association leadership urges you to do so with the dignity our campus deserves to portray to the public. Remember, as the student government, we are here to serve you as students. Please feel free to share your concerns, whether of a similar nature to this letter, or not, with the MSSA by visiting CSU280 or emailing mssa@mnsu.edu and speaking with any member of the student senate. Soyal Shrestha and David Schieler represent the student government at MSU.

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The President probably doesn’t shoot skeet. Who cares?

RYAN LUND

news editor

The jig is up. Barack Obama probably doesn’t regularly shoot skeet, wellcirculated evidence to the contrary notwithstanding. He probably doesn’t own a collection of assault, alright fine, “assault style” weapons, and he probably doesn’t spend his days attending gun-swaps, firearms fairs or rif le round-tables. What this has to do with his ability to legislate on the issue, however, I’ll never know. I, for example, am incapable of throwing a 50-yard touchdown pass to Torrey Smith, or sprinting 70 yards downfield for a score like San Fransisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick. I still picked a winner on Sunday however, despite not being enshrined in Canton alongside Cris Carter and Larry Allen. It doesn’t take a working knowledge of proper skeet shooting etiquette to understand exactly why the President is allowed to take a stance on the issue, nor

should it. It doesn’t take an enthusiast to undertand the potential loss of life associated with America’s gun obsession, especially not when people in our own backyard (see page 2) are stockpiling a small arsenal. And while mental states and drugs are often to blame, so too is the proliferation of misinformation currently permeating our firearm-centric culture. When conservative pundits like Ann Coulter start sounding off on the potential for a fascist regime should the Obama administration be allowed somehow curtail our 2nd Amendment rights they encourage the sort of behaviour on display over the last few years. It’s this radical departure from anything rational, this full-blown assault on the fundamental ideals of common sense and rational thinking, that are causing such caustic dialogue in the United States. It doesn’t take a Masters in pulling the trigger to understand that such talk will only lead to more violence.

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It was just as evident when Sarah Palin started marking her political foes with cross-hairs, and Ted Nugent discussed “beheading” the opposition during a particularly grisly metaphor-stricken speech. It stems from a culture of violence and mistrustfulness, where politicians are out to get you, and a gun under your pillow is the only answer. This country was founded on the very basic principle that guns are rarely the answer, and that voting, whether with your ballot or your voice, is the better path. We might have founded this country in blood, but we did so with the idea that it could be sustained without resorting to such tactics again, that the union could be preserved through discourse and compromise, not hate and talk of violence. No, Barack Obama probably doesn’t shoot skeet, but it doesn’t take an expert to understand the road that we’re on, and the violence that it will continue to generate.

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Arizona woman gives sexual details about her slain lover

PHOENIX (AP) — A woman charged with killing her lover in the shower of his Arizona home described in graphic detail Wednesday how he made repeated sexual advances all while converting her into the Mormon faith during their heated initial courtship. Jodi Arias, 32, took the witness stand on what was a provocative day of testimony about the volatile relationship that culminated with her stabbing Travis Alexander to death after a lust-filled day of sex and raunchy photographs. Arias spent the first two days of testimony recounting her childhood and troubled romances in her teens and 20s, and got to key details of her relationship with Alexander on Wednesday. She faces the death penalty if convicted of murder in a case that seemed made for the tabloids with its tales of sex, violence and betrayal. Trial was set to resume Monday. Her defense team put her on the stand in an apparent attempt to gain sympathy with jurors in hopes that they see her as the victim of a domineering womanizer. She says the killing was self-defense, and says Alexander belittled her and used her for sex. Prosecutors have portrayed Arias as a jealous ex-girlfriend who snapped and killed the motivational speaker and successful businessman. The testimony was an unusual mix of Mormon theology and X-rated descriptions of their relationship. At one point, naked pictures of Alexander were shown in the courtroom. Alexander, a Mormon, persuaded Arias to become a member of the church and performed her baptism in late 2006, she said. But at the same time, she said she felt uncomfortable by Alexander’s behavior in the bedroom that seemed to contradict the church’s teachings that forbid sex before marriage. On the same day that he baptized her, Arias said the two went into a bedroom, removed their church clothes and engaged in sexual intercourse that she called painful. Alexander told her the sex was OK under Mormon teachings because their encounter did not involve vaginal intercourse. Arias said she believed Alexander was using her for sex, and had little interest in connecting with her on an emotional level or even holding her hand in

public. “I kind of felt like a prostitute,” she said at one point. Arias has described physical and emotional abuse at the hands of family and lovers and cast Alexander as someone who took advantage of her. Arias told investigators that she went to Alexander’s home for sex on the day of the killing, but he turned violent, forcing her to fight for her life. She said she first met Alexander at a Las Vegas convention in late 2006 after years of bad relationships. She was almost immediately enamored by him, and it appeared he was taken with her, too. She suddenly saw both personal and professional opportunities. Arias said she soon ended her relationship with another man, and within a week, she saw Alexander again. That’s when things became sexual, she testified. They carried on a long-distance relationship between her home in California and his in Mesa, Ariz., and their relationship began to take off. She said they made a trip to Missouri and Illinois to visit significant Mormon landmarks and to attend a work convention in Oklahoma where he became closed-off and flirted with another woman in front of her. She claims they dated for about five months, then broke up but continued to see each other for sex. Alexander’s friends said she stalked him after the breakup and became possessive and jealous. Authorities said they found her hair and bloody palm print at the scene of the killing, along with time-stamped photographs on a memory card in a camera discovered inside Alexander’s washing machine that place Arias there on the day he died. The photos included one of Arias nude on his bed, one of Alexander alive in the shower, and one of his body on the bathroom floor. In the trial that began in early January, defense attorneys have yet to explain why Arias apparently attempted to clean the scene, washing Alexander’s bedding and the camera, and what happened to the weapons. Authorities say Alexander was shot in the head with a .25 caliber gun, the same caliber Arias’ grandparents reported stolen from their Northern California home about a week before the killing.

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JOB PROSPECTS “We consider talent to be our biggest asset in this region and we market our community that way a lot.” continued from 1 focused around individual business members: existing business support, new business growth, business promotion, public affairs, community marketing, visitor attraction and servicing, civic engagement and, last but not least, talent development. Talent development, formerly referred to as workforce development, focuses on connecting businesses with prospective employees. “We consider talent to be our biggest asset in this region and we market our community that way a lot because businesses want to come and set up their business in communities where they can have access to good, talented people,” Embacher said. One of the main goals of Greater Mankato Growth is to connect businesses with students from the area’s five colleges: MSU, Bethany Lutheran College, South Central Community College, Rasmussen and Gustavus Adolphus College. “This is a community that is growing,” Embacher said. “Greater Mankato businesses do value MSU grads for employment opportunities.” Listed under the Employee Recruitment section of the Greater Mankato Growth website, a business owner can

find a list of places to advertise their open positions, including MavJobs and other college job databases, as well as Southern Minnesota Help Wanted. “We help businesses make sure it’s easy for them to know where they can go to look for employment, where they can post their ads and other things,” Embacher said. There is also a directory of individuals to contact about setting up internships at each college as well as an event guide to career fairs and other campus connecting activities. These lists help employers to know who they need to contact in order to request interns from the region’s five universities. “They don’t know who to call at MSU,” Embacher said. “It’s kind of a zoo up here, right?” College students can also access the website’s business directory in order to see which businesses in the surrounding area hire individuals from their specific fields. Last spring, Embacher conducted a research study that compiled graduation data from all five local colleges for five years: 2007 through 2011. The research compared the number of college graduates in a particular field (supply) and the

projected number of jobs open in that field (demand). Embacher said that the only problem with this research was that it was difficult to match certain majors, like English or psychology, with specific careers. The analysis of this data shows that the Mankato area is producing more graduates than jobs are available, meaning that businesses have many young professionals at their disposal for their hiring purposes, and according to Embacher, they certainly take advantage of that talent. She found was that the supply was closest to demand in the three following areas: health science technology: engineering, manufacturing and technology: and agriculture, food and natural resources. Jobs in Human Services: Business, Management and Administration: as well as the Arts, Communications and Information Systems were harder to come by in the area. While not all students are keen on staying in the Mankato area after graduation, there are jobs available in these fields, at least for certain majors.

South Central Minnesota Employment Needs

Career Field Job Supply* Job Demand** Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 2,880 3,321 Arts, Communications & Information Systems 5,430 397 Business, Management & Administration 8,770 1,746 Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology 4,080 3,954 Health Science Technology 5,910 3,256 Human Services 18,030 2,311

*Job supply is based on the number of graduates in a specific field from the five regional higher education institutions: MSU, Bethany, South Central, Rasmussen and Gustavus. **Job Demand is based on the projected number of jobs available in a specific field.

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MSSA hosts quiet meeting, discusses RSO recruitment

CHRIS HOUCK

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A relatively quiet MSSA meeting started once again Wednesday afternoon. With no presentations and very little new information given by the executives, the senators gave their reports to the rest of their peers during Wednesday’s convergence, as well as a discussion about recognized student organizations dominating the rest of the time. Two senators from Allied Health and Nursing gave their report to MSSA, speaking about the new clinical sciences building, which is currently in the beginning process of being constructed on campus. Senator Daphne Drossart stated that the building’s planning phase is scheduled to be complete by the end of the semester. Drossart also added that funding for the proposed building is not currently complete, but held confidence that the issue would be resolved shortly. Off Campus Senator Elizabeth Jacobson spoke in front of the rest of the student senators in order to address the issue of finding subleasers for students who plan to be away from MSU during summer vacation.

Jacobson was looking for input from the rest of the senators on the issue and John Bulcock, from greek life and off-campus housing, later addressed the issue saying that the Minnesota State University, Mankato’s housing website is a prime source for people looking for subleasers and would refer them there. The discussion that was the main subject for the rest Wednesday’s meeting revolved around the possibility of lifting a restriction on recognized student organizations and allow them to put up posters in the resident halls for recruitment purposes. However, many issues were brought up during the discussion. Several problems were proposed on the issue, such as funding and guidelines for a bulletin board, as well as alternative options with MavMail and other electronic media. At one point, during the long slew of topics and ideas, Senator Nick Jirik stated that there was no such thing as a bad idea and had in mind several options for the issue, which he set up by saying, “I’m going to vomit on the floor and you can sift through the chunks.”

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Families: Slain Newtown educators acted bravely

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — As a little girl, Lauren Rousseau would create make-believe classrooms with dolls and a small blackboard. And when a gunman invaded Sandy Hook Elementary School, the substitute with a life-long dream of being a teacher died doing her best to keep the children calm. She read to them, her father said. Rousseau and the other five educators slain in the Dec. 14 massacre will be honored next week with the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the nation’s highest civilian awards, for their efforts to protect the children of Sandy Hook. President Barack Obama will present the awards in a White House ceremony on Feb. 15 to the families of Rousseau, principal Dawn Hochsprung, school psychologist Mary Sherlach and teachers Rachel D’Avino, Anne Marie Murphy and Victoria Soto. “It’s a really, really lovely honor,” Rousseau’s mother, Teresa, said Wednesday. “I think it will be really hard to accept. I’d rather have her back.” The staff members have been credited with protecting the students when a gunman attacked the building. Some rushed toward him while others used their bodies to shield children from gunfire. The shooter killed the six adults and 20 first-graders in two classrooms before committing suicide. Sherlach’s husband, Bill, said the six staff members acted with nothing to help them, know-

ing that they were all that stood between the children and the gunman. “These six people were the only people that were there to help these kids. What did these people have in terms of confronting this guy? They had nothing. But they did what they could. “And every second that he was delayed saved at least one life. ... Every three, four, five seconds that he was delayed, numerous lives were saved,” he said. The award honors Americans who have performed “exemplary deeds of service” for their country or fellow citizens. It is generally recognized as the government’s second-highest civilian award. The principal was said to have lunged at the gunman to try to stop him, Soto reportedly hid children in a closet, and the parents of Josephine Gay and Dylan Hockley have said they were comforted by the fact that their children’s aides, Rachel D’Avino and Anne Marie Murphy, had wrapped their arms around the children. Gilles Rousseau, Lauren’s father, said state police told him his daughter was reading to the children in the corner of a classroom. “They said she did exactly what she was supposed to,” he said. Teresa Rousseau said Lauren worked extra jobs to make ends meet as she pursued her dream of becoming a teacher. Hochsprung’s husband, who taught her daughter in fourth and fifth grade,

was one of her inspirations. Rousseau said George Hochsprung performed hands-on activities with the children, like making apple cider and spinning yarn. He even had a canoe he let students sit in to read.

“He had the most amazing classroom you could imagine,” said Rousseau, an editor at a newspaper. Teresa Rousseau now has the silver charm bracelet her daughter was wearing the day she was killed. It tells the story of Lauren Rousseau’s life in miniature — there’s an apple for being a teacher, a camera because her father is a photographer and a charm for Cape Cod, where they would visit relatives. As she speaks, Lauren’s cat, Laila, jumps up on the couch to be petted. Every few days, Rousseau has moments where she forgets her daughter is gone. She thinks Lauren can pick up some milk on her way home or give her a ride before she remembers. “I feel it especially because she lived here with me,” said Rousseau, crying and clutching a tissue. “I’ve been using her hairspray and the perfume she gave me for Mother’s Day. She’s still, like, in every pore of the house.” Even a mundane moment can trigger the horror of that day, like when Rousseau was at the store and realized she was in aisle 26. The pain is palpable, she said. “It’s just like a stabbing,” Rousseau said.

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ilk boxers, lacy bras and panties, romance and seduction: Valentine’s Day is almost here. Most of us know what to wear under our clothes, but what do you wear before the clothes come off? Girls, I don’t know much about romance, but I do know fashion. In addition, I’ve included some sensual jams to help set the mood for your evening. Whether you’re going to dinner or sulking in your living room, reference these ideas. Guys, just don’t wear sweatpants and I think you’re good. No t-shirts either. A button up with some sick kicks will probably get you some. Ditch the hat, too. Throw on a tie if your meal will take more than $40 out of your wallet.

so take it seriously and make him drool. Don’t go super glamorous. Wear colored denim, dressy jeans and a nice top. Be casual cute. You don’t know what to expect. You could end up at McDonalds or at Olive Garden or at the Wow Zone playing laser tag. Have fun, don’t be nervous and go with the flow. Song to play: “Remember You” by Wiz Khalifa featuring The Weeknd Going Out with Your Single Friends Wear whatever you want. You’re one of the

Staying in with Your Single Friends Sweatpants, all the way. No makeup. Order pizza. Eat chocolate. Drink wine. Whine. Listen to depressing Taylor Swift music. Actually, don’t ever do that. There’s better whiney girl music, I’m sure. Watch, “He’s Just Not That Into You” or go on Chat Roulette. That’s all the action you need. Song to play: “Single Ladies” by Beyoncé Staying in Alone Don’t do this. It is by far the most depressing thing you could ever do. But, if it is your last resort, gather your army of men: Ben & Jerry’s, Jack Daniels and your ex-boyfriends sweatpants. Or wear a robe, nightgown, a blanket or nothing; No one will be seeing you, so who cares. Don’t cry too hard and avoid all social media sites or you’ll feel worse about yourself. Song to play: “You Were My Everything” by Aviation

Romantic Dinner with Boyfriend You’ve already got the guy, so there’s not a huge need to impress, but you should go all out to ensure that he appreciates what he has. If you’re going to a nice restaurant, such as Neighbor’s, Number 4 or Charley’s, be classy. Skirts or dresses (with tights, people- its winter in Minnesota) would be appropriate. Black always looks good, but if you look good in red, wear it. Keep the cleavage modest and the dress tight. Try red lips, too. I’ve learned from experience that guys secretly appreciate a bold lip. As for the lingerie: “We all know it’s going to be on the floor in 30 seconds, so why bother spending the money on a corset you’re never going to wear again,” Ashley Koppy says. Song to play: “Bump N’ Grind” by R. Kelly Date with a Prospective Lover Say you’ve recently met someone and he asked you to be his Valentine. Bold move on his part,

lucky ones who has no one to impress. I fall into this category and I’m thinking black on black on black, like the color of my heart. Jeans, sweatpants, sneakers, leather, lace… who cares! Save your nice clothes for next year when hopefully we, myself included, have dates. Go out, grab some drinks, and maybe find a pack of single guys and flirt. It’s a regular Thursday night for us single folks. Song to play: “Whatever We Want” by Chiddy Bang

Regardless of your relationship status, Valentine’s Day is really just another day that scams people of their money. Whether you’re spending it on dinner, lingerie, ice cream or drinks, don’t go overboard. There’s still 364 other days in the year to find romance. web photo of R. Kelly

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Oscar Awards Focus: Best Music W

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ith all the laser-pointed focus on which movie is winning the Oscar horserace and which actor/actress made us weep uncontrollably as this awards season climbs to its peak, we often forget about the socalled little things that play just as integral a part in making our movie-going experience as enjoyable as it can be. In this instance, that “little” part is music. Music can be as much of a storyteller as anything put to film, and the best film scores often are. There were a great many scores last year that swept audiences away or dropped them right into the action (too many to effectively list), but for the upcoming final awards show, the Academy picked five distinct and top notch soundtracks from similarly acclaimed composers to be celebrated and enjoyed. Take a listen. Alexandre Desplat’s score to Argo is an interesting choice. Not so much that the gifted French composer made the list again this year – that much is a given for almost every year. More so that even with the music effectively portraying both the tension of early ‘80s Iran and humor of the story with appropriate cultural tones and instrumentation, this score is the biggest example of the music blending into the movie of the five. It may be more difficult to remember outside of the movie but as is it keeps everything

completely in service of the story. Dario Marianelli has produced some great works when paired with director Joe Wright. His score for Atonement is one of the greatest examples of movie music in the past decade. Pairing him with Wright again for Anna Karenina seemed to have paid off for everyone involved. Marianelli’s music continues to use source sounds as percussion instruments -- in this case, a train laying down the foundation -- and sings a playfully romantic (and decidedly Russian flavored) tune throughout. Continuing the theme of culturalprominence that has run throughout the nominees so far, Mychael Danna’s score for Life of Pi may be the crown jewel of ethnicity among this year’s music. Not content with a basic Indian palette, instruments from all different areas of the world find their way into the music, creating something of a sonic global tour that’s a rare mix of profound and subdued. By this point we all could probably hum the James Bond theme on call. With that in mind, it’s hard to believe this is only the third time in the franchise’s 50 year history that a Bond movie has gotten recognition for original score. Thomas Newman’s score for Skyfall aurally catches up with the modern take on 007, weaving between sweeping symphonic sounds and cool

as ice synth patterns, and shakes (or stirs) in all the right ways. And finally, it wouldn’t be an original score nomination list without John Williams. His score to frequent overlord collaborator Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln isn’t nearly as broad and sweeping as previous works (though it does try now and then), instead going for a more intimate setting, based in a classic Americana sound that feels as authentic as authentic gets. But scores aren’t the only music form to play the game. Having the right song to capture the essence a movie can work wonders and this year’s list of nominees is easily the best in quite some time. For some it came as a shock that “Everybody Needs a Best Friend” from Ted made the list this year. It shouldn’t seeing how the pairing of Walter Murphy’s distinct big band arranging and the impeccable Norah Jones on vocals created a highly respectable, catchy tune. “Pi’s Lullaby” from Life of Pi is a

concentration of every musical thing in the movie (also written by composer Mychael Danna) and a tranquilly gorgeous concentration at that. The big mystery of the nominees is “Before My Time” from Chasing Ice, a documentary on climate change that almost nobody has seen so far. However, there are worse ways to draw attention to your movie than writing a bittersweet ballad featuring the likes of Joshua Bell on violin and (of all people) Scarlett Johansson singing. In a movie made almost entirely from songs, “Suddenly” from Les Miserables stands out. A completely original composition for the movie adaption, the original composers of the stage show crafted another soliloquy for our main character, Valjean, to contemplate upon, not to mention Hugh Jackman to show off his vocal prowess. And while all these songs are notable, it’s a shame they had the misfortune of having to compete against “Skyfall” by Adele. The smooth and foreboding Bond theme is not only the greatest opening number of the series, it is also one of the best songs written for a movie in years.

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Maverick of the Week The two sides of Andy McIntyre

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There are two sides to every story, and there are two sides to this man. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you :Andy McIntyre and his Twitter persona @PowlerBare. Real Andy McIntyre: wears suits and ties nearly every day, has sophisticatedly styled hair and looks like a young professional, down to the wool dress coat and Versace tie. Some people spend money on beer and food but he spends it on Versace. He agrees that his look is badass but clean cut. PowlerBare, which is McIntyre’s handle, tweets like a classless male who lacks fundamental knowledge of punctuation. These tweets seem to be fueled by womanizing behavior, criticism of mankind and nights full of drugs and alcohol. For example: “Lmafo my mom

made me fill out f**ken job apps 2day n I put Hugh g. rection on all of em hahahah f**k the establishment,” and “I love seeing girls go from “in a relationship” to “single”. I always pick up the rebound whodie.” In real life, he has morals. He’s still honest and funny, but you’ll never see him actually making that meth lab in their garage. McIntyre was born in England, on an Air Force base that his father was stationed at. Soon after, his parents moved to New Mexico where he lived until he was three years old. When they moved to Minnesota in 1995, they took residence in North Minneapolis. He gave no information about his childhood other than “I don’t even remember half the shit just because it was so boring.” In fifth grade, he received his black belt in karate. He

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started doing it as a way to gain more confidence around his peers. As a teen, McIntyre enjoyed skateboarding and playing guitar. He had hair past his shoulders, two-inch gauges in his ears and was almost the epitome of a metal head. When he was 14, his parents got divorced. His dad lives in Wisconsin and his mom lives in Pennsylvania with their cat, Coco. Coco’s been around since McIntyre’s seventh or eighth grade year: “I like my women like I like my cat,” he said. He had planned on going into the Air Force, so the hair was cut, as well as the ears. A piercing place in St. Cloud cut off the drooping ear lobes and stitched them back together in what had to have been a painful process. After McIntyre graduated from high school, he came to Minnesota State University, Mankato to study Philosophy, which he chose because he likes learning and likes a wide variety of things.

“Philosophy covers most of those things. I want to be a professor of Philosophy, so I can teach more kids to be professors of Philosophy,” he said. McIntyre is a rare breed: he doesn’t drink alcohol or use drugs. “Alcohol tastes bad,” he said. “It’s always the bad version of something. Wine tastes like bad grape juice. Like, if you had a vile of bitter shit, you’d take grape juice and a bunch of bitter shit in it. Beer—liquefy bread and put some bitter shit in it.” Avoiding alcohol saves a lot of money; money that McIntyre spends at “Suit stores… I buy shit and get it tailored.” With our eyes, we see a suave and well dressed 20 year old. With those very same eyes, we read honest and hilarious filth, with the funniest selfies one has ever seen. How does such a combination work? “I just say whatever dumb shit comes to my mind,” he said. “I say a bunch of stuff I learned from rap music.”

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Rap music has been with him for a while: when he was in sixth grade, his dad listened to a lot of Eminem. “So I got into Eminem and shit, cuz he was white and I’m white,” he joked. “We had a strong connection.” Right now his rap inspirations are Chief Keef and A$AP ROCKY. McIntyre doesn’t just tweet; he works at Buffalo Wild Wings and reads “hella books.” Amazon describes the last book he read, The Universe From Nothing, as “Provocative, challenging, and delightfully readable, this is a game-changing look at the most basic underpinning of existence and a powerful antidote to outmoded philosophical, religious, and scientific thinking.” “I read almost all physics books. Never fiction,” he said. He may not read fiction, but Andy McIntyre/ PowlerBare proves through his Twitter account that he’s pretty good at writing it.

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6:00 pm WOMEN’S BASKETBALL............................... vs. Bemidji State 7:07 pm MEN’S HOCKEY.....................................@ Minnesota Duluth 8:00 pm MEN’S BASKETBALL..................................... vs. Bemidji State 3:07 pm WOMEN’S HOCKEY...............................@ Minnesota Duluth 6:00 pm MEN’S BASKETBALL.......................... @ Minnesota Crookston 7:07 pm WOMEN’S HOCKEY.......................... vs. @ Minnesota Duluth

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Smith’s sits atop the record books with 19th goal of the season Although MSU’s women’s hockey season has not had a whole lot to celebrate, Saturday’s matchup saw Lauren Smith score her 19th goal of her senior year, giving her the lone record for most goals scored in a season. when it originally happened. “Honestly, when I scored staff writer the record breaking goal I did not even think about it So far this season, the in that way,” Smith said. “I Minnesota State University, was happy we took advanMankato Women’s Hockey tage of our power play and program hasn’t lived up to the expectations that they set got on the board to get some momentum going for our up for themselves. Sitting at team. We came out in the 9-16-3 on the year, they are first period on Saturday and sixth in the WCHA with a gave them a few quick goals, 5-14-3 record in conference so it was huge to capitalize play. on our power play.” With all the disapThe record of 18 pointment that may had originally been have resulted in the held by Michelle win column, it hasn’t Sikich (1998-99) and stopped senior forMelanie Salatino ward Lauren Smith (2003-04), but after from making history Saturday, it belongs at MSU. Last Satursolely to Smith. day, Smith was able Lauren Smith With six games still to break the Maverremaining in the ick women’s hockey single-season scoring record, season, there is still room for her to continue to build when she put in her 19th goal of the season. As monu- her record to a point where it will be tough to top. mental as it may have been “It’s great for her because from a numbers standpoint, there has been no one in it wasn’t something that my four years that has Smith was thinking about TIM FAKLIS

practiced harder and played harder than her,” Mavericks head coach Eric Means said. “The pucks are finally going in for her, but she deserves it because of the way she plays.” This past weekend has been one for Maverick hockey fans to celebrate; it isn’t every day that a major record is broken, but it wasn’t necessarily all smiles for Smith or the rest of the Mavericks following their game. In the record-setting matchup, the Mavericks did still end up losing to the University of North Dakota by a mark of 8-2, and even with history being set; it was a night with both high excitement and very low disappointment in the results. “It is a bit bittersweet to break the record with the way the season has unfolded so far because we have played far better than what

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peter menke • msu reporter Senior forward Lauren Smith has had a solid career at MSU that will not be forgotten, but the one thing she can always remember is her mark at the top of the school record book for most goals scored in a season.

Awards for Super Bowl XLVII

It was memorable to say the least. Kickoff returns, power outages, no-calls and a quarterback from Deleware who is now thrown into the gauntlet of the best in the game. So what can we make of Super Bowl XLVII? REECE HEMMESCH

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Super Bowl XLVII was one for the ages with the game coming right down to the wire and many big stories to go along with it. It would have been one of the better Super Bowl comebacks of all time had Colin Kaepernick connected with Michael Crabtree or picked up a defensive holding call in the final minutes of the game, but in the end it would be Mr. perfect Joe Flacco who would lead his squad to a title as he accumulated 11 touchdowns in the playoffs with no interceptions and an unprecedented 117 QBR throughout their four post season matchups. So Flacco finally gets a little respect, Ray Lewis gets one more Super Bowl ring to add to his collection and John Harbaugh gets bragging rights over his younger brother for the rest of his life, even though he vows to never watch or

even talk about that game with his little bro for as long as he lives. So since there is about a full calendar year until the Super Bowl comes into our lives once again and another six months until we are all reunited with pro football, here is a chance to look back at Super Bowl XLVII and hand out some awards after the big game. Their will be no big celebrity to present the awards and no board members to decide who gets what, just a lowly sports writer bringing it to you how he saw it. The “Remember Me” awardJacoby Jones Sure, Ravens special teams man Jacoby Jones had a big season in 2012 to say the least. Jones returned two kicks and a punt to the house during the regular season on his way to his first Pro Bowl appearance and was also on the receiving end of the “rocky mountain miracle,” Flacco’s last

second touchdown toss to Jones in the final minute of the BroncosRavens playoff game. But it is what Jones did in the Super Bowl that will make people remember his name (if they even do), for a long time. Jones set three Super Bowl records during the game including longest kickoff return in a Super Bowl, longest play in a Super Bowl and most all-purpose yards in a Super Bowl while hauling in a 56-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter from Flacco to give his team a 18-point lead at the time. Jones might not play another offensive snap for as long as he lives and spend the rest of his career watching kickoffs go through the back of the end zone, but at least he can say that he showed up to play in the biggest games of his life, a big feat for the Lane College alumnus.

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SUPER BOWL continued from 13 The “Whiner” award- Jim Harbaugh

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Harbaugh solidified his arrogance and whininess when his post-game speech was delivered directly at the officials in the game for blowing a few calls that he felt cost his team a ring. Even after stating he would take the loss with class and grace, Harbaugh still continued to berate the officials on the ‘Niners last offensive play when an evident holding call did not go San Francisco’s way and was very crucial to the outcome of the game. Yes Harbaugh, that call could have gone your way and the ball could have remained yours at the one-yard line and you probably would have won the Super Bowl, but it didn’t. He could at least try to be a man and tip his cap to his older brother and state that it was one of the better-played Super Bowl’s in recent memory, but instead goes after the officials, blaming them in the loss. Harbaugh, your team came out flat as can be in the first half and tallied six points in that span of time, in the Super Bowl. If it wasn’t for the lights going out in the Super Dome, your team could have lost by 30 in the biggest stage in football, that’s on you pal. I know it hurts that you just lost the big game, but calling out the referees is not the way to do things in that big of a stage. You had it right with saying you were going to answer with class and grace; too bad you didn’t follow through.

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host to seven Super Bowls and four BCS national championships. Everyone agrees that it is a solid place to watch a football game but after this little mishap, the NFL might want to think about holding out on the bayou for a couple of years. You’ll Be Back Award- San Francisco 49ers Just as Tim McCarver put Atlanta Braves fans to rest after their close defeat in the 1991 World Series by telling them to not worry and that their squad would be around for some time to come, ‘Niners fans everywhere are getting that same treatment. San ‘Fran, you still got talent up the wazoo that will make you

a force to be reckoned with in the NFC for quite some time. You have a young, healthy quarterback who is now a poster boy for this new wave of dual-threat quarterbacking and you can easily put a franchise tag on him. You got a pair of running backs who can get the job done for a few more years and a big-play receiver that impressed everyone with his performance in 2012. Not only that but Kaepernick, James and Crabtree are also all under 25-years-old. You’re young, you’re talented and you have one of the most solid defenses in football. I don’t blame you for being upset about losing the Super Bowl but fear not, you will be back a few more times before all of this is said and done, you will be fine.

Least Valuable Player- The notso-Super Dome Ask anyone who has ever ran a tournament or any type of big deal at a sports venue; you want everything to go just the way it is supposed to. So you can see the internal problems Super Dome employees were having when the power went out and the game was delayed for 34 minutes. Come on man. How was that not taken care of any faster? You’re hosting quite possibly the biggest game of the calendar year of sports in America and you managed to screw up so bad that the power was out for 34 minutes, delaying the game and setting up a 49ers comeback that if successful, could have been detrimental to the city of New Orleans. Had San ‘Fran taken the Lombardi Trophy, the Super Dome would have probably been burned down by raging Ravens fans angry in disgust. It would have been embarrassing enough for New Orleans if the power would have been restored quickly and the game would have gone right back to action. But instead all of America watched as nothing went on for over a halfan-hour as the Super Dome was embarrassed publicly in front of the entire world. The Super Dome has played

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our record shows,” Smith said. “We have a very hard working team, the best team I have been a part of in my four years here at MSU. To break a record is an honor, but team success is more important than individual success.” One thing is obvious, it’s all about the team; whether you’re talking to Coach Means, Lauren Smith, or any other player on the MSU roster, the team comes first, and individual accolades are a fairly distant second. Even with the record that has compiled for the Mavericks over the past few months, it’s hard to imagine where this team would be without the obvious and apparent leadership Smith and team captain Kari Lundberg have brought on throughout the season. “I think the difference this year with my success and my team is that as a team we have better work ethic and drive to win.” Smith said. “At the end of last season we made goals as a team that we wanted to accomplish this year and I think that has really helped get everyone on the same page.” As a team, they haven’t accomplished what they set out for. Individually, Lauren Smith has accomplished perhaps more than she expected to. Taking the good with the bad is a major part of sports, and it’s what has happened this year for MSU’s women’s hockey program.

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COLLEGETOWN: BRAND NEW cottages, each room has its own private bathroom. collegetownmankato.com. 5/2 COLLEGESTATION: afforadable, clean, 1-5 bedroom options. collegestationmankato. com. 5/2 RENT MSU HOUSES: OVER 60+ houses to choose from. 1-10 bedroom options. rentmsu.com. 5/2

FREE SHOTOKAN KARATE classes offered Monday 6-8 pm. Tuesday 7-9 pm. Thursday 6-8 pm. Room PH 102. Beginners are welcome. Need not to be a MSU student to join. For info call Brad @ 507-388-5301 or lostgonzo@gmail.com or search MSU Shotokan on facebook or yahoo groups. 5/2

Now Hiring for: Paraprofessional Substitutes Mankato & St. Peter School Districts PT, On call, M-F $9-10/hr. High school/GED and background check required

HELP WANTED BARTENDERS WANTED! $250/ day potential. No experience necessary. Training available. Age 18+ OK. (800)965-6520 Ext 170. 5/2

Call to learn more! 507-387-5620 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Let us be your designated driver! • Local & Long Distance - Call for a quote! • Serving the Mankato area since 1961.

• Experienced drivers. • Reliable service at fair prices. • Prompt, courteous service.

Now offering discounts to students and veterans! Our variety of cars and minivans are sure to meet your needs.

388-7433

No charge for extra passengers.

Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

HUNTINGTON HILLS RENT RATES FOR 2013 SCHOOL YEAR:

$400 per room - Apartments $435 per room - Townhomes (Includes, FREE internet & cable)

744 James Avenue • Mankato, MN 56001

(507) 387-3771

Email: huntington.hills@live.com

Applications now being accepted for the 2013-2014 school year for the following positions: Reporter – Editor in Chief Application deadline is Tuesday, February 19th, at noon. For more information or to pick up an application, stop in the Reporter Office (CSU 293) or call 389-1776.

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding job? New and valuable experiences? A job that fits your class schedule? The Harry Meyering Center has the job for you! HMC is a non-profit agency committed to helping people with developmental disabilities lead full lives in the Mankato Community. No experience or special skills necessary we will provide paid training for needed skills! As a Direct Support Professional for HMC, you will receive: • Paid orientation and training • Work schedules that consider your class schedule • Excellent wage: $9.18 per hour Monday-Friday and $10.18 per hour on Saturday & Sunday. • Work-site close to campus and on bus route • Valuable and rewarding experience. Currently accepting applications for: • Direct Support Professional Part-time One to three evening shifts during the week; every other Saturday and Sunday (8 hours rotating shifts); plus fill-in & holidays. Contact Jami DeVos, HR Director, for more information at 507-388-8972 or apply on line at our website:

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