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Finance bill grants MSU $1.5 million for renewable energy testing JOHN FRITZ
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Minnesota State students and faculty may be working in a new international green-energy testing laboratory near campus this fall. Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed an environmental finance bill in early May that included $1.5 million for the International Renewable Energy Technology Institute’s proposed lab at MSU. The lab will serve as a kind of third-party validation, testing Swedish and other green-energy technology, including furnaces and boilers that burn renewable fuels such as pelletized wood. Student and faculty scientists will test the emissions and efficiency of these methods and determine if the technologies, developed internationally, are viable in America. “It’s a practical business partnership,” said State Rep. Kathy
Brynaert, DFL 23B, of the new institute. Brynaert and State Sen. Kathy Sheran, DFL 23, spearheaded the funding bill in the Legislature. “The partnership would benefit both Minnesota and Sweden,” said John Frey, director of business and industry partnerships in MSU’s division of Strategic Business, Education and Regional Partnerships. “Minnesota would receive technology that it doesn’t have, and Sweden would reach a new market.” Frey is leading the search for the lab’s future location and the equipment to supply it. He said the new facility could be started this year after funds are allocated in mid-summer. “The lab likely won’t be on campus because of the space crunch,” he said, “but it will be close by, which will allow
Minnesota State student Alex Daniel Smith, 21, was taken into custody Thursday for 20 felony charges for the dissemination and possession of child pornography. Following a yearlong investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Smith, an elementary education student, was charged. Part of the investigation included searches of his McElroy dorm room and his mother’s home in Faribault, Minn. Roughly 1,000 videos and 11,000 images of child pornography were found on the laptop computer used to connect to the Internet at both residences, the complaint said. These images and videos filled seven DVDs and were sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for possible identification of victims. According to the complaint, three “cybertips” were reported to the NCMEC in March 2008 from the video-sharing Web site YouTube regarding posted child pornography. The tips led BCA investigator Joe O’Brien to 14 videos that featured young boys and girls engaging in sexual acts. More YouTube tips surfaced in later months and investigators gathered email addresses and Internet protocol addresses. IP addresses are used to identify a computer when it accesses the Internet and are only assigned to one computer at a
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MSU’s summer theatre season begins May 27 with “Deathtrap”
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MSU wins top diversity award in MnSCU system
First-time Institutional Excellence in Diversity award recognizes exceptional accomplishment in diversity leadership, programming and services
DANNIE HIGGINBOTHAM
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Minnesota State’s Division for Institutional Diversity has earned the top Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system award for diversity excellence. The award recognizes accomplishment in diversity leadership, programming and services. Michael Fagin, vice president for institutional diversity, said the award recognized the hard work put in by MSU faculty and students. “I see this as a very special recognition of the multiple efforts made by our colleges, departments and student service institutions that have worked hard over many years to make MSU’s learning environment welcome to all people,” Fagin said. Fagin thinks MSU won the award not only for its diversity-related curriculum but for its out of class programs as well. These elements come together to create world-conscious, global citizens.
“We’re known by other groups throughout the on campus,” state and nation Vang said. The for consistently organization giving programs that consists of develop leaders for students our multicultural and from many global society,” Fagin backgrounds, not said. just Hmong. Fagin cited the Every year Chicano Leadership the HSA holds Institute and a Hmong New the Pan African Year celebration Student Leadership at the end of fall Conference, one of semester. The the oldest and most event generally substantiated in the has more than country, as examples. 500 participants “We’re a leader in and members the state and a driving encourage force in promoting students and diversity in higher wale agboola• msu reporter community to education,” Fagin attend. Steven Vang is the new president of the Hmong Student said. “We’re a Association. The organization earned second place in MSU also small group MnSCU’s student organization diversity awards. won two secondbut we’re very place awards. The active,” Vang Steven Vang, the new innovative practices award said. president of the HSA, went to the university’s preVang believes MSU does a believes the group won the doctoral fellowship program good job promoting diversity award because it promotes for practices that foster on campus but feels some diversity not only in inclusivity. The other, the improvement could be made. organizations but on campus student organization diversity “I’d like to see more as well. award, went to the Hmong organizations collaborating “We have members Student Association. together,” Vang said. “I’d like attend other events put on
Graduation rates rise 1,653 students graduated in spring 2009
HEATHER MOELLER
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More students graduated from Minnesota State this spring than last year. 1,653 students graduated during spring 2009 commencement activities. This is a ten-graduate increase from spring 2008. 267 masters degrees and 1,475 undergraduate degrees were awarded on May 9. According to David Gjerde of the MSU Office of Registrar, the increase in graduates is largely due to a general increase in enrollment. Gjerde said that over the last four to five years the number of enrollments has gone up. “More students means more students applying [for graduation] which means more graduates,” Gjerde said. Of the 1,475 undergraduate degrees, 1,196 were Bachelor of Science degrees –- 81 percent of all undergraduate degrees awarded. The second most numerous degree was the Bachelor of Arts degree with 122 degrees awarded.
B.A. degrees accounted for 43 percent of the remaining 279 Undergraduate degrees but just 8 percent of all undergraduate degrees. Gjerde said that the B.S. degree is the most common undergraduate degree awarded at MSU. Other degrees offered at MSU include the B.A., a Bachelor of Science in four engineering categories (electrical, mechanical, civil and computer), a Bachelor of Social Work, a Bachelor of Athletic Training, a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Music. The two MSU colleges that have seen the most change in the past two years are the College of Social and Behaviorial Sciences and the College of Allied Health and Nursing. Social and Behaviorial Sciences saw a loss of 46 graduates between the 2006-07 academic year and the 2007-08 year. Allied Health and Nursing had an increase of 38 graduates in the same period.
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to see more unity.” Fagin said the award will act as motivator to continue to strive for excellence. “I see this as an award to the university, not one single program,” Fagin said. “This is reflected as an award of things done by many units serving a special population.” “It’s a symbol for us to continue to strive toward excellence and promote MSU as a welcoming environment to all people,” Fagin said. Vang agreed, saying the award was an acknowledgement to the organization for work well done. The Division for Institutional Diversity works to provide higher education access to all, especially those from underrepresented groups like students of color, lowincome students and those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. The award will be presented to MSU May 28.
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access for private parties as well as students and faculty.” He suggested University Square as one possible location that meets the criteria. Accessibility to private industries is important, as primarily international businesses will use the lab. The businesses will bring a wealth of knowledge to Minnesota, including highly developed Swedish renewable energy technology. In Sweden, 26 percent of energy comes from renewable sources, a level the U.S. isn’t expected to reach until 2025. Yet these leaders will also bring big questions to the lab. “Right now, people don’t know what will be the most efficient method [of implementing these technologies],” Frey said. The institute will put MSU students and faculty in a position to help solve these problems. Frey used MSU’s automotive engineering program as an example of how students will get involved. Students there test engines for efficiency and emissions output. They could use those same skills in the new lab to test the qualities of solid-fuel burning stoves and furnaces. Similarly, electrical engineering students could put what they’ve learned to use testing solar panels. Students in other scientific disciplines could be useful to the lab in different ways. The testing could eventually lead to the manufacture in Minnesota of new products that use renewable combustible fuels and lead to new manufacturing, marketing and sales jobs in the region. For MSU students, the lab’s benefits are more immediate. It will provide an opportunity for students to use what they’ve learned in the classroom on real-world problems and make valuable connections in the world of international business. “We want it to be a place students can work, gain experience and maybe make some money,” Frey said.
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Long summer for Senate MSSA to form Reporter committee, increase textbook reserve program DANNIE HIGGINBOTHAM
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The Minnesota State Student Association isn’t waiting until fall semester to start working. MSSA Vice President Bob Dooley said he expects a busy summer full of things to do. “Our biggest issue is forming a Reporter ad-hoc committee that will look into revising its advisory board’s by-laws,” Dooley said. Senate President Murtaza Rajabali will be in charge of
forming the committee, which will look into the way the newspaper holds elections. Dooley also plans to get the word out about MSSA. “We’re filming a commercial for orientation and we’re sure it will be better than last year,” he said. “We’re also preparing some dialogue.” College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Senator Dave Meyers said members of the senate will also be attending a summer
Minnesota State University Student Association (MSUSA) conference. “The president, vice president, campus representatives and legislative interns will come together to work on a plan and form goals for the next year,” Meyers said. Dooley will also work with the Mav Textbook Reserve Project to increase the selection of textbooks available for rent at the library, which he hopes will
save students money as well as keep textbook prices competitive. “It will be a tough summer because I have a job and classes too,” Dooley said. “It won’t be your average ‘have a great time’ summer. It will be busier than expected.” MSSA is looking for a public relations person to help spread the word about senate. The job is a paid position Dooley said will be posted on mavjobs.com.
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time. O’Brien used this information to link the tips to a Charter Communications Internet account. The IP address was initially associated with an account in Austin, Minn., but the complaint said investigators later determined it was connected to a Faribault home, the residence of Smith’s mother. Smith was listed as a resident in the
Faribault home. A MySpace Web site from someone named “Smithy” was also associated with the IP address and the complaint said investigators compared a photograph on the site with Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicle records to determine they depicted the same person. Officers obtained a search warrant for the Faribault residence and searched the
house Jan. 26. During this time, the complaint said, Smith’s mother informed O’Brien that Smith occasionally connected to the Internet there with a laptop computer. Investigators also learned Smith was an MSU elementary education student who worked part-time for a day-care provider. Wayne Terry, A Mankato Police Department detective, went to Smith’s dorm room
and secured the room until a search warrant could be executed. The complaint said O’Brien called Smith on his cellular phone once the warrant was obtained and asked him to come to his dorm room. O’Brien interviewed Smith and his laptop computer was taken. Smith is scheduled to appear in court May 28.
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Fresh faces revive franchise The second blockbuster of summer save more than 800 escapees, Kirk is features a melting pot of young, born on one of those escape pods. vaguely recognizable talent that has Twenty-two years later, the Iowan revived Gene Roddenberry’s 33-yearfarmboy James Tiberius Kirk is a old “Star Trek” franchise. troublemaker, getting in bar fights, Whereas the last installment, Scott eight cadets at a time. Kirk’s look Bakula’s “Enterprise,” was more before you leap, no-win scenario awkward than a Vulcan funeral, the personality counterbalances Spock’s 2009 film has brought back all the suppression of passion and emotion green alien sex and charm from the perfectly. original television series. He denies his destiny until Captain For starters, the Priceline Negotiator Pike (Bruce Greenwood) convinces has been him to enlist in dropped from Starfleet. his Captain Immediate Kirk role tension between in favor of Spock and Kirk Chris Pine arises when Kirk (“Smokin’ cheats on Spock’s Aces”). Kobayashi Maru Simon test. “Star Trek” characters (left to right) Chekhov, Pegg’s But as a Kirk, Scotty, “Bones” McCoy, Sulu and Uhura colorful distress call from hilarity, Anton man the U.S.S. Enterprise. Vulcan calls the Yelchin’s Starfleet to action, youthful exuberance, and Zoe the film blasts into action and drama, Saldana’s sensuality also bring a much- interweaving storylines through space needed face-lift to the Enterprise crew. and time. And of course there’s Spock, played With phasers on stun, scary marvelously by Zachary Quinto. space creatures and Leonard Nimoy Ever since I found out the “Heroes’” mind-melds, it’s a sigh of relief to star was to play Spock I’ve been trying see director J.J. Abrams achieve to come up with a cute nickname, overwhelming success by giving the yet Spylar sounds too Mad Magazine franchise all its got. while Sylock is way too Pokemon. I digress. Rating: The origin story starts with Kirk’s father being forced to man the Starship U.S.S. Kelvin on the brink of massacre at the hands of Nero and the Romulan fleet, the Narada. As he gives his life to
‘Wolverine’ ripe with comic camp
Whether he’s in “The Prestige,” “Van of the Weapon X program are mostly forgettable to the casual fan, they can Helsing” or “Australia,” the man that be downright irksome to those coming goes by Hugh certainly is a Jack of all into the film with expectations of comic trades. But when fans think of the burly truthiness. Australian, he’s usually equipped with Where the film does succeed is those impenetrable adamantium claws. through Wolverine’s difficulty to define In “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” Hugh Jackman, with his surly demeanor himself in a world that can never accept him for who he is. The writers have and cigar-attached growl, brings James employed a (somewhat) subtle approach Logan’s story to the big screen. But as to show the dilemmas these mutants comic story archs fluctuate, so must face as they deal with their powers and Fox’s big-budget film franchise. emotional flaws. Wolverine’s story starts in 1845 And to keep the Canada, where viewer interested, audiences learn that there is hilarious Wolverine/Logan, is comic campiness the illegitimate son such as Sabretooth’s of Thomas Logan, line, “Look what making Victor Creed/ the cat dragged Sabretooth his brother. in,” and outlandish As brothers, they action scenes such as fight together through Wolverine allowing the Civil War, both Ryan Reynolds stars as mutant swordsan explosion to World Wars and man Wade Wilson in “X-Men Origins.” propel him onto a Vietnam, with each moving helicopter battle increasing in order to take it down. But hey, it’s Sabretooth’s bloodlust. supposed to be a comic, right? Recognizing their abilities and talent Ultimately, the film is a huge upgrade for killing, Major William Stryker from its predecessor, “X-Men: The Last enlists them to join the top-secret Stand,” but it still has as many flaws as mutant Weapon X program. its titular character. In the comic realm, the Weapon X program has woven its way into a plethora of “X-Men” storylines. It Rating: plays such a crucial part in shaping Wolverine’s character, so it’s understandable Fox would jump at the chance to excite summer viewers with a blockbuster that introduces them to flashy, eccentric characters. While the studio’s differentiations
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Summer theatre ‘plays’ ball MSU theatre to perform a variety of plays
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“Manners”
The dreamy, electronic band follows up its romantic “Chunk of Change” EP with its first album, a decadent stroll through New York City nightlife. On “Manners,” Michael Angelakos and his crew achieve what few newly signed bands have — a more polished sound without losing the band’s original charm.
“Actor”
Annie Clark, the woman behind the St. Vincent alias, may look like a human version of Minnie Mouse, but don’t let her mousey visage fool you. The smoky chanteuse outdoes her initial solo release with an amazingly written album that’s a lot darker than its whimsical melodies would lead you to believe.
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“21st Century Breakdown” The popular pop-punk trio Green Day released its eighth album, “21st Century Breakdown” recently. The album continues the band’s attempt to shed its slacker image and focus on what’s important to them. Content revolves around an era in which we begin to try to make sense of the manipulation around us.
“Relapse” On “Relapse,” Eminem doesn’t hold anything back and proves he still has a lot to say in the five years since its predecessor. Blending standard Eminem tracks (“We Made You”) with more violent songs (“3 a.m.”), the album may turn new fans off, but old ones will be sure to rank it among his best.
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While a majority of students leave Mankato come summer, the Minnesota State Department of Theatre and Dance is still thriving. The 43rd Highland Summer Theatre season kicks off May 27 with the first of four productions, “Deathtrap.” When trying to choose productions for the summer series, theatre and dance Public Relations Director Mike Lagerquist said the department tries to choose shows which are lighter or fluffier. This isn’t always the case, though. While “Deathtrap” is a bit lighter, Lagerquist said it isn’t exactly a comedy. “Deathtrap” tells the story of a successful Broadway thrill writer who is struggling through a dry spell until a script is sent to him and he hopes to make it
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his own Broadway hit. Next in line for summer, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is a play never done at MSU before. This musical review deals with a subject that many people can relate to: relationships. But even though this musical isn’t as well known as the others, Lagerquist is still hoping people give it a chance. “While doing something without name recognition can be a challenge — many people prefer shows they know — we also like to introduce new shows to people,” Lagerquist said. Popular playwright Neil Simon’s show “Plaza Suite” will take the third slot in the lineup of summer shows. This comedic play is comprised of three acts and tells the stories of three couples occupying a suite at the New York City Plaza Hotel. This play will be directed by department chair David
Hustoles and will feature 1993 graduate E. J. Subkoviak for his 14th Highland Summer Theatre season. Rounding out the season will be MSU’s performance of a very popular musical. “Damn Yankees” is the story of a middle-aged baseball fanatic who trades his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory against the New York Yankees. The play features several well-known musical numbers including “Heart” and “Whatever Lola Wants.” “I really like the season because of its mix of old and new, comedy and drama — though more comedy — and variety,” Lagerquist said. “I think it’s a little bit of everything people look for in summer theatre.”
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MSU falls short despite setting school records PAT DELANEY
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When the Minnesota State softball team took the field this spring it had one goal in mind — to make a big run in the NCAA tournament. That goal fell short despite the teams best efforts, as MSU lost in the NCAA regional to rival Wayne State, concluding its 2009 season. While the Mavericks may have seen their season end sooner then they wanted, the team has to be proud of how they played all season. The Mavericks compiled a 39-17 record which was enough to get MSU into postseason play for the third time in the last four years. Wayne State proved to be too much of an obstacle, beating MSU 3-1 in the opening game of the double-elimination regionals. The Mavericks bounced back in their second game to beat Southwest Minnesota State 4-3. However, it was Wayne State again that beat the Mavericks 4-2, ending their season. The Mavericks will take
what they gained from this season and look to build toward next year. The team will be propelled next season by sophomore third baseman Natalie Spicer (.300, 40 RBIs), who was awarded a First Team All-Region selection. Freshman pitcher Kendra Huettl (22-9, 2.45 ERA) and senior outfielder Jess Anderson (.401, nine doubles) were both named to the second team. The Mavericks also saw junior catcher Kelsey Thompson (.320, 97 total bases) tie a MSU season home run record knocking out 13 for the year. In fact, this year’s team now holds the record for most home runs in a regular season among past MSU teams. The team hit 48 during the season. MSU hit its stride early on in this season with 14 straight wins at one point, most games being won with regards to great pitching and defense. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference was a difficult conference and the Mavericks faired well, taking fifth place with an 18-8 record. The Mavericks will look to replace seniors Anderson, Katie
Reed, and Brooke McKelvogue (17-7, 2.74 ERA). The seniors finished a stellar career and were a big part in turning around the program when they arrived on campus. MSU had an excellent team batting average of .311 which was second in the NSIC. The squad was also second in slugging percentage (.463), on base percentage (.388) and runs scored (294). Looking at the stat sheets, it’s difficult to understand why the Mavericks didn’t go further. They have many talented players who have put up very impressive numbers. This just shows how talented the sport has become and how difficult it is to compete in the NSIC, even with the seniors the Mavericks had. While the team will miss the senior leadership, they will be in a good position next season with the players they have coming back. Head coach Lori Meyer has to be happy with the direction this team is going.
dan moen • msu reporter Senior second baseman Katie Reed batted .321 with 11 doubles this season.
Mavericks fail to carry momentum into NCAA regionals
MSU rallied to win the NSIC tournament, but were unable to advance in NCAA tournament KYLE RATKE
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The MSU baseball team has a bitter sweet taste in its mouth after finishing the 2009 season with a loss in the NCAA Central Regional Tournament against Colorado State-Pueblo, 13-4. This is just a week after the
Mavericks worked through the entire losers bracket in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Tournament to beat the No. 1 seeded Wayne State 6-5. Senior third baseman Geno Glynn helped the Mavericks win five straight games in the tournament and was named MVP. Glynn went 3-for-3 in the
championship game. “We had nothing to lose and took the tournament one game at a time,” said MSU head coach Matt Magers. “We came back and had momentum. It showed how we needed everyone to step up.” The season started very slow for the Mavericks and not many
dan moen • msu reporter The Mavericks finished the 2009 season with a 38-17 overall record, going undefeated at home with a 17-0 record. MSU finished second in the NSIC during the regular season with a 25-5 conference record.
expected that they would go as far as they did. MSU started the season 2-5 and was not pleased with the subpar record. The Mavericks started turning their NSIC season with a 9-0 record, with sweeps over Northern State and Upper Iowa. The Mavericks didn’t look back as they took three out of four games from every NSIC opponent they faced except Wayne State. With help from a stellar pitching staff including senior Jimmy Dale (4-0, 3.81 ERA) and junior Pat Lenton ( 93, 5.42 ERA) along with a freshman surprise in designated hitter Ben Kincaid (.379, 33 RBIs), the Mavericks were able to turn their season around and climb the standings in the NSIC. “Our last day of spring training we put it together and since then we were able to put wins together,” Magers said. “When we got back from spring training we got on a roll and we got confidence. Winning is
contagious.” The senior leaders on the team including Dale, Glynn (.376, 58 RBIs), second baseman Jay Bresnahan (.380, 32 RBIs) first baseman Travis Taran (.323, 33 RBIs), centerfielder Corey LaPlante (.312, 30 RBIs) and relief pitcher Nathan Kafka (6-2, 3.21 ERA) have certainly committed their time to the team over the years. Lenton, Kafka, Bresnahan and junior left fielder Danny Miller were named to the NSIC All-Conference First Team while Glynn was named to the All-Conference Second Team. This year’s squad certainly has not dissapointed and has carried the tradition at MSU with them. “Each of the seniors knew the expectations were high and the attitude we expect,” Magers said. “Those guys did a good job and we want people to know that year in and year out we will be successful.”
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Sports shorts: MSU hopes Mean’s means improvement first appearance at the WCHA Final Face-Off. Mean’s will look to turn the program around and Athletic The Minnesota State Director Kevin Buisman women’s hockey thinks he has all the tools team introduced Eric to do so. Means as its new “Eric is a tireless head coach. Means worker with a wellhas been a member of established recruiting the coaching staff for network that should the Maverick men’s have an immediate hockey team over the and positive impact,” last 14 years helping Means Buisman said on the with defense. MSU website. “With The Rochester native played for the University Eric at the helm, I am excited about the future direction of of Minnesota as a defenseman Maverick women’s hockey.” and was selected to play for Team USA at the World University Games. Women’s basketball The Mavericks struggled Two months after the MSU last season with a 12-19women’s basketball team won 5 overall record, but made the national championship, the history winning their first-ever Mavericks finally had dinner playoff game and making their with the state’s governor, Tim
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Pawlenty. The team also threw the first pitch at a recent Minnesota Twins game. Volleyball The women’s volleyball team will leave Friday for a trip to Argentina. MSU will play five games over the 10day trip. The Mavericks were 20-11 last season and will be playing the Argentina National and Junior National teams. MSU is scheduled to return to Mankato on June 1.
Women’s track and field The Minnesota State women’s track team will send six individuals and a relay team to the 2009 NCAA Division II Championships in Angelo Texas starting Friday.
who is making her second Junior Brittany Henderson appearance at the national has qualified in both the 100 and 200-meter runs. This is the championships. Stelten took fourth at the NCAA second consecutive Outdoor championships. season that the Milwaukee, Wisc. Women’s tennis native has qualified for both events. The Mavericks Junior Kelsey No.1 singles player Leonard has qualified Marina Bugaenco in the 400-meter dash. was named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Leonard finished second at the NSIC Bugaenco Conference Player of the Year and also named Championships with a to the First-Team Alltime of :56.38. The 4x100-meter relay team NSIC squad. The senior led the also qualified and includes Mavericks to a 12-11 team sophomore Linnelle Clark, record and brought them to the senior Katelin Rains, Leonard 2009 NCAA Central Regional and Henderson. tournament with a 24-1 Rains also qualified in individual record. pole vault, an event in which she is a three-time defending champion. Joining Rains will be sophomore Lauren Stelten,
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