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SCSU remembers 1988 Homecoming they began to throw bottles and cans as well as rocked cars on the street. More police were called in from Sherburne and Stearns
Ryan Hanenburg STAFF REPORTER
Today’s SCSU students may not even be able to picture riots happening on campus. However, on the weekend of Oct. 14, 1988, that’s exactly what happened. This week marked the 25 year since the riots took place. The event took place during SCSU’s homecoming celebrations with people from all over coming to SCSU to party. On that Friday night, the police began to receive calls about house parties. Around 11:18 pm, the police received a call about a altercation with campus security about a towed motorcycle.
from a beer bottle to the head. There were reports of furniture being burned in yards, street signs being torn down, and damage to property. The police dispersed the crowds using tear gas, riot gear, and police dogs. Assistant Chief of Police, Susan Stawarski, was a dispatcher during the events. She said the force didn’t really have the proper training or equipment for this situation. She remembers thinking that the cooperation between multiple departments and as many as 15 squads from the Metro area
was “pretty darn impressive.” events as “riots.” Stawarski said after the riots the police department took several steps to prepare for these types of situations. The city approved the purchase of riot suits which are padded They also undertook training in large crowd control, which is practiced every year. The department also has a SWAT team whom are trained for special situations. Assistant Chief Stawarski said if a situation like that of 1988 were to arise today then both the SWAT team and response would depend on the situation.
Cancer Society makes strides Security and fire report released
OPINIONS EDITOR
starting at 8.30 a.m., the walk happened in our city where people could participate, donate or volunteer for the event “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” walk for Central MN here in St. Cloud. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization, dedicated to eliminating cancer and now it enters its 100th year; established in 1913. Even with cold weather, the walk enough people to participate, and the weather turned out to be good for them. “I believe there were over 640 preregistered and then another 300 walkers through the door today,” said the Event Chair for the American Cancer Society, Shelly Teff. The event was the important part of the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting walked from one to three miles. went. She was very grateful for the walkers, as well as the SCSU volunteers who helped that event happen in the
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University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Her killer was never captured, and the ASST. NEWS EDITOR backlash from this raised awareness for unreported The Annual Security crimes on campuses across and Fire Report has been the United States. released to the public again “What it really meant to this year with several statisdo is focus on policies and tics revealing crime trends procedures that colleges and around SCSU. universities have in place The report details campus safety, how to respond to in regards to safety and security,” said Jennifer Super, an emergency, and how to prevent and avoid emergen- interim director of SCSU Public Safety. “What kind of cies. training are we doing? What It also has several stakind of education are we dotistics detailing the number ing? What plans do we have of crimes around campus, in place? Things like that.” including burglary, theft, Several years are covered forcible sex offenses, liquor in the act to make it easier to and drug law citations, and compare data. In this report liquor and drug law arrests. 2012, 2011 and 2010 are the In accordance with the years focused on. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Reported thefts are on Campus Security Policy and the rise from 2011, but down Campus Crime Statistics from 2010. 2012 showed Act, SCSU must monitor there were 105 thefts reand record all violations of ported on campus, and two school conduct. thefts that were on campusThe criminal acts the Clery Report hones in on are controlled property. In 2011 there were 78 federally appointed. thefts reported in 2011, but The act was drafted and
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been helping on Friday and Saturday and they had been the big part of making this happen. “Great team effort from everyone on the event from the Community Committee, to the SCSU Committee. Everyone worked extremely well together,” Teff said. Also, they had help from groups and organizations, such as Walmart and Sam’s Club. Some of the sponsors were Medica, their Flagship sponsor, SCSU, Array services, Midsota Plastic Surgeons, Target, Townsquare Media, Friese Dental, and GNP.
Not only could people participate through volunteer work and the physical walk, but they could also donate. The money raised through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks help the American Cancer Society through research, information, and services for those battling the disease, and give access to mammograms for women who need them. Since 1993, more than 9 million cancer charity walkers across the country have raised more then $528
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who was raped and murdered in her dorm at Lehigh
Fresh fall food in full color
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Cornucopia of Atwood Farmers Market.