Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
May 6, 2004
After seven hours of discussion Sunday, Student Congress allocated more than $26, 500 to student organizations,Natalie Neslson, StuCo vice president, said.
StuCo distributes money, provided by student fees, to any campus organization that has a student/faculty sponsor, designated officers or a leadership team, does not receive academic credit and is open to all interested students.
Twenty-six groups approached StuCo to request funds for next year, Nelsen said. Before presenting to StuCo, the groups had to fill out a request form with an outline of how much money they needed and what it would be used for, StuCo president Jimmy Feeney said.
Three allocation workshops were scheduled to help group members develop their allocation request, Feeney said.
Accounting Club president Annie Springer said the allocation process is simple, but it is difficult to determine how much money is needed.
“It’s hard because you don’t always know what expenditures you’re going to have,” Springer said. The Accounting Club received all of the money they requested.
Cardinal Key member Raye Wilmes and Doane Players representative Kamleh Shaban also said they were satisfied with the funds their groups were allocated.
Any funds not used in the previous year are returned to StuCo to be re-allocated. Nelson said groups can also approach StuCo in the middle of the year for more funds.
“I’d like to see more groups come back next year and ask for special allocations,” Nelsen said.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Vernon is team player
Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
April 29, 2004, Page 8
Freshman Mitch Vernon erupted last week hitting five home runs in four days, but he was more excited about the team’s big wins.
“Getting GPAC (Great Plains Athletic Conference) and regional player of the week was an honor, but it was nice to go five and one for the week as a team,” Vernon said.
Vernon’s teammates were excited about his performance last week.
“It’s impressive that a freshman, like Mitch, was able to come through in situations that were that important to us,” senior co-captain Brandon Noerrlinger said.
Vernon said that one of his favorite things about playing baseball at Doane is playing with the eight seniors.
“I like being around people that love baseball as much as I do,” Vernon said.
He said he always wanted to play baseball in college, and the designated hitter from Crete chose Doane because it was close to home.
Baseball is more important at Doane than it was in high school, he said.
“I’ve never played with a group of guys that play for the team more than they play for themselves, until now,” Vernon said.
Vernon has played baseball for at least twelve years. He lived near Tuxedo Park and walked to the field to play with his friends. He said that he always has fun when he’s playing baseball.
The diehard baseball fan has been to five professional games and tries to catch every Atlanta Braves game on TV.
Vernon said he enjoys watching games on TV, but nothing compares to being on the field.
After a disappointing weekend the Tigers are 8-10 in the conference and 21-13 overall. They hope to be one of the eight teams to play in the GPAC tournament beginning May 6.
“I’m trying to do my best to make sure the seniors get to the tournament,” Vernon said.
Staff Writer
April 29, 2004, Page 8
Freshman Mitch Vernon erupted last week hitting five home runs in four days, but he was more excited about the team’s big wins.
“Getting GPAC (Great Plains Athletic Conference) and regional player of the week was an honor, but it was nice to go five and one for the week as a team,” Vernon said.
Vernon’s teammates were excited about his performance last week.
“It’s impressive that a freshman, like Mitch, was able to come through in situations that were that important to us,” senior co-captain Brandon Noerrlinger said.
Vernon said that one of his favorite things about playing baseball at Doane is playing with the eight seniors.
“I like being around people that love baseball as much as I do,” Vernon said.
He said he always wanted to play baseball in college, and the designated hitter from Crete chose Doane because it was close to home.
Baseball is more important at Doane than it was in high school, he said.
“I’ve never played with a group of guys that play for the team more than they play for themselves, until now,” Vernon said.
Vernon has played baseball for at least twelve years. He lived near Tuxedo Park and walked to the field to play with his friends. He said that he always has fun when he’s playing baseball.
The diehard baseball fan has been to five professional games and tries to catch every Atlanta Braves game on TV.
Vernon said he enjoys watching games on TV, but nothing compares to being on the field.
After a disappointing weekend the Tigers are 8-10 in the conference and 21-13 overall. They hope to be one of the eight teams to play in the GPAC tournament beginning May 6.
“I’m trying to do my best to make sure the seniors get to the tournament,” Vernon said.
StuCo senators elected
Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
April 22, 2004, Page 1
After almost three hours of counting and recounting, eleven people were elected senators to Doane Student Congress.
Twenty-six people competed for the title of senator. Under normal circumstances only 10 students would have been elected.
This year was a different situation.
The votes were recounted numerous times and the numbers revealed a tie between two candidates for the final position, Jordan Hahn, newly elected StuCo vice president, said.
An emergency StuCo meeting was called as a result of the tie, Hahn said.
The organization’s constitution states that Congress cannot chose one candidate over the other.
The Congress decided to add both individuals as StuCo senators next year, Hahn said.
Almost half of the student body voted to elect the following senators for next year: Amanda Bennett, Stephanie Blackstone, Brent Cole, Mike Dale, Troy Haenfler, Jordan Kenyon, Griffin Lothrop, Mark Rogge, Danielle Settles, Adam Thompson and India Williams.
The new senators are joined by treasurer Natalie Nelsen and secretary Todd Andrews, newly elected president Lindsay Wegener said.
She said she is excited about the new Student Congress.
“I was excited to see the caliber of people that were on the ballot,” Wegener said.
Griffin Lothrop, sophomore, ran for Student Congress senator because he wanted to be more involved on campus.
“I’m confident about what StuCo can do next year,” Lothrop said.
Jimmy Feeney, current StuCo President, said he was pleased with the entire election process including candidates and voter turnout.
“The candidates did an incredible job of campaigning and we had an extremely strong field of candidates this year,” Feeney said. “I would like to thank those who ran and congratulate those who will represent the student body on the 2004-2005 Student Congress.”
Staff Writer
April 22, 2004, Page 1
After almost three hours of counting and recounting, eleven people were elected senators to Doane Student Congress.
Twenty-six people competed for the title of senator. Under normal circumstances only 10 students would have been elected.
This year was a different situation.
The votes were recounted numerous times and the numbers revealed a tie between two candidates for the final position, Jordan Hahn, newly elected StuCo vice president, said.
An emergency StuCo meeting was called as a result of the tie, Hahn said.
The organization’s constitution states that Congress cannot chose one candidate over the other.
The Congress decided to add both individuals as StuCo senators next year, Hahn said.
Almost half of the student body voted to elect the following senators for next year: Amanda Bennett, Stephanie Blackstone, Brent Cole, Mike Dale, Troy Haenfler, Jordan Kenyon, Griffin Lothrop, Mark Rogge, Danielle Settles, Adam Thompson and India Williams.
The new senators are joined by treasurer Natalie Nelsen and secretary Todd Andrews, newly elected president Lindsay Wegener said.
She said she is excited about the new Student Congress.
“I was excited to see the caliber of people that were on the ballot,” Wegener said.
Griffin Lothrop, sophomore, ran for Student Congress senator because he wanted to be more involved on campus.
“I’m confident about what StuCo can do next year,” Lothrop said.
Jimmy Feeney, current StuCo President, said he was pleased with the entire election process including candidates and voter turnout.
“The candidates did an incredible job of campaigning and we had an extremely strong field of candidates this year,” Feeney said. “I would like to thank those who ran and congratulate those who will represent the student body on the 2004-2005 Student Congress.”
Monday, April 2, 2007
Wegener elected president
Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
April 15, 2004, Page 1
Voter turnout was not an issue this election.
More than half of the student body voted in the Student Congress election, Lindsay Wegener, newly elected president said.
“I was really pleased with the student body for voting,” Wegener said.
Wegener will be assisted by vice president Jordan Hahn, who could not be reached for comment.
Current StuCo President Jimmy Feeney declined to release the voting numbers, stating in an e-mail that, “Out of respect for all candidates, the specific numbers will not be released.”
Both the student body and Student Congress members took an active role in the election.
“I think the Student Congress did a great job of having the people working the election encourage voting,” sophomore Angie Knowlton said. “That was my number one concern, not having enough people vote. Go Wegener.”
As Wegener prepares to serve Doane students during the next year, her first official duty is to appoint two senators as treasurer and secretary. These positions will be announced in the next few weeks.
“Right now I have contacted the people I am interested in,” Wegener said. “I appoint them and then Congress approves them.”
Wegener said she plans to follow through with the commitments that she made in her speech during the Town Hall Meeting. She plans to work on projects in the residence halls to improve student living areas. Wegener will get a head start on the year by working on things over the summer.
“Officially I don’t start until next year, but I am staying here and working over the summer so I will be able to start brainstorming and planning things,” Wegener said.
Wegener said that she looks forward to working with Hahn and is willing to let him take a more active role.
Todd Andrews, who ran against Wegener, is also looking ahead.
“I think with the help of a strong Congress, we can expect many good things next year,” Andrews said.
Student Congress elections are not over. Senator elections take place outside the cafeteria April 19, 20 and 21.
Wegener said she looks forward to working with Congress next year and is excited to see who will be elected as senators next week.
“I am excited for the challenge next year and I know I will live up to that challenge,” Wegener said. “I know it won’t be easy all the time, but at the end of the year we’ll come out on top.”
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
StuCo begins election process
Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
April 1, 2004, Page 1
The yearly elections for Student Congress president and vice president positions will be April 12, 13 and 14 outside of the cafeteria.
The town hall meeting, in which the candidates will discuss campus issues, will be at 7 p.m. on April 5 on DCTV. The town hall meeting will also be broadcast on CORE FM. Students can e-mail questions for the candidates to DCTV@doane.edu.
The town hall meeting gives the student body a chance to see the candidates that may be representing them, said current StuCo President Jimmy Feeney.
“The event was poorly attended and watched last year, but I hope students realize how important their decision is and use the town hall meeting as an opportunity to form their opinion as to who the best candidate is,” Feeney said.
The presidential and vice presidential candidates must have served as a Student Congress senator for at least the semester prior to running, have junior or senior status while in office and have a 2.0 GPA, Feeney said.
The student body is encouraged to participate in the elections to make their voice heard.
“I hope people vote and get involved with the election,” said presidential candidate Lindsay Wegener.
Todd Andrews is running against Wegener for president, while Jordan Hahn and Natalie Nelsen compete for vice president.
As the candidates prepare for next year, Feeney prepares to complete his time as StuCo president.
He said he enjoyed his year as president but is confident that all of the candidates are capable of leading Student Congress.
“I look forward to passing the torch to either of these candidates,” said Feeney. “I won’t hesitate one bit to leave them in charge of the Doane College Student Congress.”
Staff Writer
April 1, 2004, Page 1
The yearly elections for Student Congress president and vice president positions will be April 12, 13 and 14 outside of the cafeteria.
The town hall meeting, in which the candidates will discuss campus issues, will be at 7 p.m. on April 5 on DCTV. The town hall meeting will also be broadcast on CORE FM. Students can e-mail questions for the candidates to DCTV@doane.edu.
The town hall meeting gives the student body a chance to see the candidates that may be representing them, said current StuCo President Jimmy Feeney.
“The event was poorly attended and watched last year, but I hope students realize how important their decision is and use the town hall meeting as an opportunity to form their opinion as to who the best candidate is,” Feeney said.
The presidential and vice presidential candidates must have served as a Student Congress senator for at least the semester prior to running, have junior or senior status while in office and have a 2.0 GPA, Feeney said.
The student body is encouraged to participate in the elections to make their voice heard.
“I hope people vote and get involved with the election,” said presidential candidate Lindsay Wegener.
Todd Andrews is running against Wegener for president, while Jordan Hahn and Natalie Nelsen compete for vice president.
As the candidates prepare for next year, Feeney prepares to complete his time as StuCo president.
He said he enjoyed his year as president but is confident that all of the candidates are capable of leading Student Congress.
“I look forward to passing the torch to either of these candidates,” said Feeney. “I won’t hesitate one bit to leave them in charge of the Doane College Student Congress.”
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Stop Day: New alternative provided, still free day for students
Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
Students across Doane campus look forward to that special day in spring when classes are cancelled, homework is put aside and they are granted a day of freedom.
Stop Day has been a Doane tradition for at least fifty years, but it has gone through many changes over they years.
“Stop Day has had many different purposes throughout the years. It’s been a day of community service, to a unstructured free-day, to what it is now,” said Kelly Garvey, former Student Congress president.
President Brown said he remembered his own Stop Days as off-campus events with friends.
Students would make plans months in advance to visit nearby lakes, watch a movie in Lincoln or even take a trip to Omaha, Brown said.
The Stop Day announcement was made early in the morning over the dorm loud speakers.
The day’s schedule was decided solely by the students’ plans; the only restriction was that women were required back at their dorms by 1 a.m.
Today, Stop Day is full of activities planned by Student Congress.
The number of students participating has grown since Brown’s days as a student and he says that StuCo is conscious that size matters.
“My expectation is that everyone has a good, safe time,” Brown said.
Student Congress is currently making plans to improve the day for students, said StuCo Vice President Natalie Nelsen.
“It (Stop Day) just got a little out of hand last year and now is the time to rein it in so that it doesn’t keep escalating,” Nelsen said.
According to an e-mail sent out by StuCo President Jimmy Feeney, changes will be made to the structure and schedule of Stop Day.
“I don’t feel that Stop Day in itself needs to be changed. I think there are aspects of Stop Day that could be improved,” Feeney said.
The e-mail introduced an alternative activity for those not wanting to participate in Stop Day. The Hansen Leadership Program will sponsor a day of service learning for those interested in giving back to the community.
Golf, volleyball, tug-of-war, softball, mini-bike races and horseshoes are some of the activities planned for students to participate in. The Doane Idol contest will be earlier in the day and StuCo must approve all skits, said Nelsen.
StuCo will place more trash cans throughout the grounds and they hope to hire a security guard for the day, Feeney said.
Student Congress is considering supplying breakfast for students and changing the menu for lunch and supper.
Hamburgers grilled by The Food Guys may be on the menu for lunch, with pizza and sub sandwiches served in the evening, Nelson said.
“I am looking forward to an amazing Stop Day ’04 and hope the students will act responsibly so it can be a positive experience for everyone,” Feeney said.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
Students across Doane campus look forward to that special day in spring when classes are cancelled, homework is put aside and they are granted a day of freedom.
Stop Day has been a Doane tradition for at least fifty years, but it has gone through many changes over they years.
“Stop Day has had many different purposes throughout the years. It’s been a day of community service, to a unstructured free-day, to what it is now,” said Kelly Garvey, former Student Congress president.
President Brown said he remembered his own Stop Days as off-campus events with friends.
Students would make plans months in advance to visit nearby lakes, watch a movie in Lincoln or even take a trip to Omaha, Brown said.
The Stop Day announcement was made early in the morning over the dorm loud speakers.
The day’s schedule was decided solely by the students’ plans; the only restriction was that women were required back at their dorms by 1 a.m.
Today, Stop Day is full of activities planned by Student Congress.
The number of students participating has grown since Brown’s days as a student and he says that StuCo is conscious that size matters.
“My expectation is that everyone has a good, safe time,” Brown said.
Student Congress is currently making plans to improve the day for students, said StuCo Vice President Natalie Nelsen.
“It (Stop Day) just got a little out of hand last year and now is the time to rein it in so that it doesn’t keep escalating,” Nelsen said.
According to an e-mail sent out by StuCo President Jimmy Feeney, changes will be made to the structure and schedule of Stop Day.
“I don’t feel that Stop Day in itself needs to be changed. I think there are aspects of Stop Day that could be improved,” Feeney said.
The e-mail introduced an alternative activity for those not wanting to participate in Stop Day. The Hansen Leadership Program will sponsor a day of service learning for those interested in giving back to the community.
Golf, volleyball, tug-of-war, softball, mini-bike races and horseshoes are some of the activities planned for students to participate in. The Doane Idol contest will be earlier in the day and StuCo must approve all skits, said Nelsen.
StuCo will place more trash cans throughout the grounds and they hope to hire a security guard for the day, Feeney said.
Student Congress is considering supplying breakfast for students and changing the menu for lunch and supper.
Hamburgers grilled by The Food Guys may be on the menu for lunch, with pizza and sub sandwiches served in the evening, Nelson said.
“I am looking forward to an amazing Stop Day ’04 and hope the students will act responsibly so it can be a positive experience for everyone,” Feeney said.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Review: ‘FAME’ awes young and old
Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
Children and adults in the audience erupted in applause Friday night after a performance of the musical “FAME” at the Lied Center.
The bright lights and vibrant music caught the attention of young audience members, but it was the vocal and acting performances that captivated older members.
The play revealed the thoughts and feelings of a group of teenagers accepted to an exclusive high school for the performing arts.
The audience listened to their dreams, saw their talent and watched as they struggled to survive in the competitive world of performance.
Rotating staircases enhanced the set and allowed for quick, well-disguised scene changes. The performers and scenery constantly changed, keeping the audience’s attention on the stage. The musical’s use of movement added a lot to the performance.
The actors and actresses transformed on stage, like they were made for the roles. It was hard to imagine them playing any other characters.
Vocally, each performer had his or her distinct musical sound and style that identified their character. The characters presented a wide range of musical styles – pop, soul, rap, classical and Latino.
Unfortunately, the volume balance did not always help the vocals. At times, it was hard to understand the lyrics above the music.
Despite this technical difficulty, the cast of “FAME” earned a standing ovation.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
Children and adults in the audience erupted in applause Friday night after a performance of the musical “FAME” at the Lied Center.
The bright lights and vibrant music caught the attention of young audience members, but it was the vocal and acting performances that captivated older members.
The play revealed the thoughts and feelings of a group of teenagers accepted to an exclusive high school for the performing arts.
The audience listened to their dreams, saw their talent and watched as they struggled to survive in the competitive world of performance.
Rotating staircases enhanced the set and allowed for quick, well-disguised scene changes. The performers and scenery constantly changed, keeping the audience’s attention on the stage. The musical’s use of movement added a lot to the performance.
The actors and actresses transformed on stage, like they were made for the roles. It was hard to imagine them playing any other characters.
Vocally, each performer had his or her distinct musical sound and style that identified their character. The characters presented a wide range of musical styles – pop, soul, rap, classical and Latino.
Unfortunately, the volume balance did not always help the vocals. At times, it was hard to understand the lyrics above the music.
Despite this technical difficulty, the cast of “FAME” earned a standing ovation.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Flood Displaces Students
Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
Page 1, Feb. 26, 2004
Forty-three students were evacuated from their rooms in Frees Hall around midnight Sunday because of flooding.
Around 11 p.m. Brian Joe heard people outside of his third floor room as he was getting ready to go to sleep. His attempt at a night’s rest was interrupted almost 45 minutes later.
“I heard a big pop and then I opened my door to a running stream of water,” Joe said.
Sadie Kliewer, third floor RA, said there was a broken sprinkler head, which caused the rush of water outside of Joe’s room. Residents from other floors were interrupted by the sound of the fire alarm.
“I didn’t think it was anything serious,” said freshman Ronnie Patron who was folding his laundry when the alarm went off.
Patron’s clothes were left unfolded because the residents of Frees Hall were evacuated and Crete’s first response team arrived on the scene.
Frees residents waited outside while the hall was checked for signs of fire and the water was turned off. Students mingled and tried to stay warm while they waited to be let back into their rooms.
“It was pretty hectic,” said freshman Mitch Vernon, third floor resident.
Freshman Bobby Thompson and other students walked across the parking lot to Sheldon Hall to get out of the cold.
Students were allowed into the building about 45 minutes later, when Residence Life staff explained the situation and placed students in different rooms for the night.
“I tried to remain positive and show other people that we can get through this together,” said second floor RA Dustin Bender.
Male residents on third floor were placed in rooms on second floor, while the females of second floor were moved to third floor. A similar switch was made for the residents of first floor and the basement so that students slept on the dry south side of the building.
Many students spent the night on couches, futons or even the floors of other rooms. Students were allowed to stay with other friends on campus or family members living in Crete.
“I think they (Residence Life) did the best they could,” said freshman Kate Gehrig, second floor resident.
The RAs recorded where their floor members spent the night so that everyone was accounted for, Bender said.
After a night of minimal sleep, Frees Hall residents tried to make Monday a normal day, at least as normal as possible.
“If staying here, come and go as needed,” read one whiteboard hanging on the door of a second floor room on Monday.
Many students missed class or were unable to turn in or complete their homework because of the flooding. Clean clothes, papers, books, toothbrushes and other necessities were left in their rooms while they took refuge in a south side room.
Residents could only enter their rooms with an RA and were only allowed to remove essential items, said Bender.
The fire marshal advised Residence Life staff to keep people out of the flooded area for safety reasons, said Russ Hewitt, Director of Residence Life.
When Joe returned to his room on Monday he found a pile of wet clothes on the closet floor, a ruined cell phone and an odor.
Joe and other second and third floor residents spent Monday afternoon moving their belongings out of their rooms.
Rooms 200-211 and 300-311 were evacuated so that the rooms could be professionally cleaned and damage repaired.
“At first I was dreading the inconvenience, but was able to keep my sanity because of all the help provided,” Bridget Kimball, sophomore, said.
Of the 43 students evacuated, 24 accepted their new living assignments from Residence Life, while the remainder worked out their own arrangements, said Hewitt.
Trucks full of boxes and furniture lined Frees parking lot while students and parents removed final belongs Monday night.
Pizza and soda greeted the busy students at the hall meeting in Frees lounge.
Hugs and thank yous filled the lounge as students waited for the meeting to start.
To start the meeting Kim Heier, Dean of Students, and Ethan Rowley, Frees Hall Resident Director, thanked the students, hall council, residence life staff and Pappy Khouri for their help with the situation.
The Residence Life staff hopes to have students back into their rooms by the end of Spring Break, at the latest, said Hewitt.
“I think the students have really shown a lot of tenacity, even though it has been an upsetting process for some of them,” said Heier. “I’m proud of them (the students) and the Doane community for really coming together and helping out.”
Staff Writer
Page 1, Feb. 26, 2004
Forty-three students were evacuated from their rooms in Frees Hall around midnight Sunday because of flooding.
Around 11 p.m. Brian Joe heard people outside of his third floor room as he was getting ready to go to sleep. His attempt at a night’s rest was interrupted almost 45 minutes later.
“I heard a big pop and then I opened my door to a running stream of water,” Joe said.
Sadie Kliewer, third floor RA, said there was a broken sprinkler head, which caused the rush of water outside of Joe’s room. Residents from other floors were interrupted by the sound of the fire alarm.
“I didn’t think it was anything serious,” said freshman Ronnie Patron who was folding his laundry when the alarm went off.
Patron’s clothes were left unfolded because the residents of Frees Hall were evacuated and Crete’s first response team arrived on the scene.
Frees residents waited outside while the hall was checked for signs of fire and the water was turned off. Students mingled and tried to stay warm while they waited to be let back into their rooms.
“It was pretty hectic,” said freshman Mitch Vernon, third floor resident.
Freshman Bobby Thompson and other students walked across the parking lot to Sheldon Hall to get out of the cold.
Students were allowed into the building about 45 minutes later, when Residence Life staff explained the situation and placed students in different rooms for the night.
“I tried to remain positive and show other people that we can get through this together,” said second floor RA Dustin Bender.
Male residents on third floor were placed in rooms on second floor, while the females of second floor were moved to third floor. A similar switch was made for the residents of first floor and the basement so that students slept on the dry south side of the building.
Many students spent the night on couches, futons or even the floors of other rooms. Students were allowed to stay with other friends on campus or family members living in Crete.
“I think they (Residence Life) did the best they could,” said freshman Kate Gehrig, second floor resident.
The RAs recorded where their floor members spent the night so that everyone was accounted for, Bender said.
After a night of minimal sleep, Frees Hall residents tried to make Monday a normal day, at least as normal as possible.
“If staying here, come and go as needed,” read one whiteboard hanging on the door of a second floor room on Monday.
Many students missed class or were unable to turn in or complete their homework because of the flooding. Clean clothes, papers, books, toothbrushes and other necessities were left in their rooms while they took refuge in a south side room.
Residents could only enter their rooms with an RA and were only allowed to remove essential items, said Bender.
The fire marshal advised Residence Life staff to keep people out of the flooded area for safety reasons, said Russ Hewitt, Director of Residence Life.
When Joe returned to his room on Monday he found a pile of wet clothes on the closet floor, a ruined cell phone and an odor.
Joe and other second and third floor residents spent Monday afternoon moving their belongings out of their rooms.
Rooms 200-211 and 300-311 were evacuated so that the rooms could be professionally cleaned and damage repaired.
“At first I was dreading the inconvenience, but was able to keep my sanity because of all the help provided,” Bridget Kimball, sophomore, said.
Of the 43 students evacuated, 24 accepted their new living assignments from Residence Life, while the remainder worked out their own arrangements, said Hewitt.
Trucks full of boxes and furniture lined Frees parking lot while students and parents removed final belongs Monday night.
Pizza and soda greeted the busy students at the hall meeting in Frees lounge.
Hugs and thank yous filled the lounge as students waited for the meeting to start.
To start the meeting Kim Heier, Dean of Students, and Ethan Rowley, Frees Hall Resident Director, thanked the students, hall council, residence life staff and Pappy Khouri for their help with the situation.
The Residence Life staff hopes to have students back into their rooms by the end of Spring Break, at the latest, said Hewitt.
“I think the students have really shown a lot of tenacity, even though it has been an upsetting process for some of them,” said Heier. “I’m proud of them (the students) and the Doane community for really coming together and helping out.”
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