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
Editorial: Smooth run for Stop Day
Staff Editorial
April 29, 2004, Page 6
Congratulations, students. Stop Day this year was actually a day of fun, not disaster.
When things go right, everyone wins. Student Congress did a great job of overseeing the day. Despite a slight delay for lunch, everything ran smoothly. Enough food was provided to feed the students. Trash was picked up periodically throughout the day, leaving a much cleaner atomosphere for frolicking.
Students, you should also be praised. You’ve redeemed yourself from last year’s drunken debacle. This year, you still had fun, but kept it under control.
This year instead of Mr. and Mrs. Doane, a contest for “Doane Idol” was held. Usually during this event, students jeer and mock the participants they don’t like.
This year, most opinions were not vocally expressed. The crowd was respectful and supported each act.
The acts themselves were tasteful, too. The creative acts ranged from a choreographed lip synching performance from the Gammas to an impression of “American Idol” gone wrong by the AOs. All the sororities and fraternities showed their spirit without being lewd.
This Stop Day, students showed their maturity. The students’ efforts showed that Stop Day can remain a Doane tradition for years to come.
April 29, 2004, Page 6
Congratulations, students. Stop Day this year was actually a day of fun, not disaster.
When things go right, everyone wins. Student Congress did a great job of overseeing the day. Despite a slight delay for lunch, everything ran smoothly. Enough food was provided to feed the students. Trash was picked up periodically throughout the day, leaving a much cleaner atomosphere for frolicking.
Students, you should also be praised. You’ve redeemed yourself from last year’s drunken debacle. This year, you still had fun, but kept it under control.
This year instead of Mr. and Mrs. Doane, a contest for “Doane Idol” was held. Usually during this event, students jeer and mock the participants they don’t like.
This year, most opinions were not vocally expressed. The crowd was respectful and supported each act.
The acts themselves were tasteful, too. The creative acts ranged from a choreographed lip synching performance from the Gammas to an impression of “American Idol” gone wrong by the AOs. All the sororities and fraternities showed their spirit without being lewd.
This Stop Day, students showed their maturity. The students’ efforts showed that Stop Day can remain a Doane tradition for years to come.
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.”
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Editorial: Advice for the StuCo Pres
Staff Editorial
April 22, 2004, Page 4
Managing a constituency of college students is harder than predicting when Stop Day will be.
Student Congress president holds an important position. She is in charge of and an example to the rest of the student body.
With this in mind, The Owl staff has assembled a list of advice for the new StuCo president.
April 22, 2004, Page 4
Managing a constituency of college students is harder than predicting when Stop Day will be.
Student Congress president holds an important position. She is in charge of and an example to the rest of the student body.
With this in mind, The Owl staff has assembled a list of advice for the new StuCo president.
- Take an active role in creating change. Be involved in decisions that affect students.
- Be accessible to students. Hold office hours.
- Communicate to the student body directly, not exclusively through e-mails.
- Live up to your campaign promises.
- Don’t be the administration’s lapdog.
- Be honest with students.
- Make students aware of StuCo responsibilities.
- Hold “StuCo President in Residence” at least once a semester to find out student concerns.
- Be aware that your actions will be watched by others.
- Be willing to listen.
- Don’t delay Stop Day until the last minute.
- Keep it in perspective. You’re never going to please everyone, no matter how hard you try.
This is an important role, but it’s not life or death. Remember to be a student first.
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.”
Editorial: Welcome to Kindergarten
Staff Editorial
April 15, 2004, Page 4
In the real world, the public is told the voting numbers.
The number of votes a candidate receives is released to the public. It doesn’t matter if the candidate gets five votes or 500.
At Doane, students don’t know how close Student Congress races actually are. Doane politicians are apparently too sensitive and fragile for numbers to be released.
Back in the real world, those who choose to run for public office are subjected to scrutiny. The election results are analyzed and feelings get hurt. But they get over it.
So should Doane.
What are the people withholding these numbers afraid of? Our egos should be used to being injured by the time we reach college. Life is full of competition. Students were pitted against each other before they enrolled in Doane when scholarships were awarded.
Doane should be preparing students for the disappointments of life just as much as the successes. Students who are considering politics should be learning how to handle losing.
Students can learn just as much from the process of running for office as from being elected.
Without knowing the numbers, only speculation is left. Sheltering students by not disclosing figures only draws students further away from how the world actually works.
Doane students deserve to know the StuCo results. Are students too stupid to understand voting numbers? Will a student’s life be ruined by publishing how many votes they received? No.
Doane students are being fooled into believing that the real world election process is a safe haven for the weak hearted. It’s not. If a politician cannot handle the constant polls declaring him or her a certain percentage above or below his or her opponent, they should not be running for office.
How much longer will this foolish process of withholding voting numbers continue? Students should not stand this dulling of defeat and victory.
Students deserve to be treated like actual voters and competitors.
We’re in college, not kindergarten.
April 15, 2004, Page 4
In the real world, the public is told the voting numbers.
The number of votes a candidate receives is released to the public. It doesn’t matter if the candidate gets five votes or 500.
At Doane, students don’t know how close Student Congress races actually are. Doane politicians are apparently too sensitive and fragile for numbers to be released.
Back in the real world, those who choose to run for public office are subjected to scrutiny. The election results are analyzed and feelings get hurt. But they get over it.
So should Doane.
What are the people withholding these numbers afraid of? Our egos should be used to being injured by the time we reach college. Life is full of competition. Students were pitted against each other before they enrolled in Doane when scholarships were awarded.
Doane should be preparing students for the disappointments of life just as much as the successes. Students who are considering politics should be learning how to handle losing.
Students can learn just as much from the process of running for office as from being elected.
Without knowing the numbers, only speculation is left. Sheltering students by not disclosing figures only draws students further away from how the world actually works.
Doane students deserve to know the StuCo results. Are students too stupid to understand voting numbers? Will a student’s life be ruined by publishing how many votes they received? No.
Doane students are being fooled into believing that the real world election process is a safe haven for the weak hearted. It’s not. If a politician cannot handle the constant polls declaring him or her a certain percentage above or below his or her opponent, they should not be running for office.
How much longer will this foolish process of withholding voting numbers continue? Students should not stand this dulling of defeat and victory.
Students deserve to be treated like actual voters and competitors.
We’re in college, not kindergarten.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Having a ball; building
Students work with Habitiat for Humanity during Spring Break
Jordan Kenyon
Special to The Owl
April 8, 2004, Page 2
Tanning in 80 degree weather, lounging on a boat, shopping at the mall, and meeting the locals were just a few of the activities the participants of this year’s Alternative Spring Break enjoyed.
Recreation and relaxation was not the point of the trip, however service learning was. Thirteen Doane College students traveled to Brigham City, Utah, to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and work on two different housing units for the northern Utah community. Habitat builds and remodels houses with the help of homeowners and other volunteers. Habitat is currently building in about 2,000 locations and in more then 80 countries around the world.
Students traveled 900 miles and 13 hours to stay for one week and offer their services assisting in the development of a house. Students worked with all kinds of power tools, climbed ladders, unloaded and loaded materials and even had a few mud fights. The trip was not all work and no play. On their day off, participants traveled to Salt Lake City to enjoy a cruise on the great Salt Lake, wander around the downtown area, and explore Temple Square. Students also visited nearby crystal hot springs and Logan Canyon.
“I had a lot of fun working with our site advisor, Chuck and his son. We got to meet a lot of the local residents and really get a feel for the community we were working in.” Sara Zegers, sophomore said.
According to Rachel Schaefer, ASB advisor, student cost for the trip is kept low because of funding from Hansen Leadership and Student Congress.
Also, the Habitat site provided lunches and area churches invited the Doane students to dinner meals. Lodging consisted of camping out in one of the local churches and showering at the public pool facilities.
“Staying at the church was fun because it allowed us to bond as a group and spend time getting to know each other.” David McGraw, sophomore said.
After three days of labor, seven walls were framed, one unit ready for paint, friendships made and students graced with a fulfilling service learning accomplishment.
This year’s ASB trip cost participants $25 but the experience was priceless.
Jordan Kenyon
Special to The Owl
April 8, 2004, Page 2
Tanning in 80 degree weather, lounging on a boat, shopping at the mall, and meeting the locals were just a few of the activities the participants of this year’s Alternative Spring Break enjoyed.
Recreation and relaxation was not the point of the trip, however service learning was. Thirteen Doane College students traveled to Brigham City, Utah, to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and work on two different housing units for the northern Utah community. Habitat builds and remodels houses with the help of homeowners and other volunteers. Habitat is currently building in about 2,000 locations and in more then 80 countries around the world.
Students traveled 900 miles and 13 hours to stay for one week and offer their services assisting in the development of a house. Students worked with all kinds of power tools, climbed ladders, unloaded and loaded materials and even had a few mud fights. The trip was not all work and no play. On their day off, participants traveled to Salt Lake City to enjoy a cruise on the great Salt Lake, wander around the downtown area, and explore Temple Square. Students also visited nearby crystal hot springs and Logan Canyon.
“I had a lot of fun working with our site advisor, Chuck and his son. We got to meet a lot of the local residents and really get a feel for the community we were working in.” Sara Zegers, sophomore said.
According to Rachel Schaefer, ASB advisor, student cost for the trip is kept low because of funding from Hansen Leadership and Student Congress.
Also, the Habitat site provided lunches and area churches invited the Doane students to dinner meals. Lodging consisted of camping out in one of the local churches and showering at the public pool facilities.
“Staying at the church was fun because it allowed us to bond as a group and spend time getting to know each other.” David McGraw, sophomore said.
After three days of labor, seven walls were framed, one unit ready for paint, friendships made and students graced with a fulfilling service learning accomplishment.
This year’s ASB trip cost participants $25 but the experience was priceless.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
2004 Candidates
April 1, 2004, Page 1
See the original article here.
Lindsay Wegener
Presidential Candidate
Sophomore
Hometown: Humphrey
Majors: Business Administration with Management emphasis and Public Administration
Minor: Political Science
Activities: StuCo senator for two years, StuCo Student Status Committee; chair of Student Appreciation Dinner; InterSorority Council; member of Gamma Phi Iota; co-chair of blood mobile
Wegener said that if she is elected president she would like to build faculty and administrative ties with the students and work with food quality and service.
Todd Andrews
Presidential Candidate
Junior
Hometown: Elkhorn
Major: History
Minor: Sociology
Activities: StuCo senator for three years; student status committee; president of Doane Democrats; treasurer of InterFraternity Council; Delta Kappa Pi; vice president of P. E. A. C. E.
Andrews said that, if elected, he plans to focus on the alcohol policy and to encourage more involvement from the students.
Natalie Nelsen
Vice Presidential Candidate
Junior
Hometown: Crete
Majors: Math and Computer Science
Activities: StuCo senator for two years; current vice president of StuCo; Doane Ambassadors; peer tutor; class treasurer; Dean’s List; Relay for Life volunteer
Nelsen said that she hopes to continue to make the student body more aware of Student Congress, if re-elected.
Jordan Hahn
Vice Presidential Candidate
Junior
Hometown: Grand Island
Major: Math
Minor: Theatre
Activities: StuCo member for three years; Student Activities Council; Smith Hall Council President, KDNE sports announcer, InterFraternity Council, Orientation Leader, Assessment Committee Student Representative and Technology Committee Student Representative
Hahn said that as vice president he would serve as a liaison between the student body and president by expressing student opinions.
See the original article here.
Lindsay Wegener
Presidential Candidate
Sophomore
Hometown: Humphrey
Majors: Business Administration with Management emphasis and Public Administration
Minor: Political Science
Activities: StuCo senator for two years, StuCo Student Status Committee; chair of Student Appreciation Dinner; InterSorority Council; member of Gamma Phi Iota; co-chair of blood mobile
Wegener said that if she is elected president she would like to build faculty and administrative ties with the students and work with food quality and service.
Todd Andrews
Presidential Candidate
Junior
Hometown: Elkhorn
Major: History
Minor: Sociology
Activities: StuCo senator for three years; student status committee; president of Doane Democrats; treasurer of InterFraternity Council; Delta Kappa Pi; vice president of P. E. A. C. E.
Andrews said that, if elected, he plans to focus on the alcohol policy and to encourage more involvement from the students.
Natalie Nelsen
Vice Presidential Candidate
Junior
Hometown: Crete
Majors: Math and Computer Science
Activities: StuCo senator for two years; current vice president of StuCo; Doane Ambassadors; peer tutor; class treasurer; Dean’s List; Relay for Life volunteer
Nelsen said that she hopes to continue to make the student body more aware of Student Congress, if re-elected.
Jordan Hahn
Vice Presidential Candidate
Junior
Hometown: Grand Island
Major: Math
Minor: Theatre
Activities: StuCo member for three years; Student Activities Council; Smith Hall Council President, KDNE sports announcer, InterFraternity Council, Orientation Leader, Assessment Committee Student Representative and Technology Committee Student Representative
Hahn said that as vice president he would serve as a liaison between the student body and president by expressing student opinions.
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 14, 2007
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down 04/01/04
- Thumbs up to having more than one candidate running for Student Congress president.
- Thumbs up to spring finally blossoming.
- Thumbs up to all the academic and athletic achievements over Spring Break.
- Thumbs down to the agressive swans.
- Thumbs down to the idiots who tease the swans, making them even angrier.
- Thumbs down to the $30 pre-registration fee.
Editorial: Get ready to vote
Staff Editorial
April 1, 2004, Page 4
Last year, Doane democracy bowed to necessity. The Student Council needed a president, and only one person ran. The election for president was more of a meaningless gesture than a democratic practice.
This year, however, two people are running for StuCo president. This creates the opportunity for Doane students to actually voice their opinions.
The role of StuCo president is not something to be taken lightly. This person is the voice of the campus. StuCo president has the power to create change. With the alcohol policy and Stop Day hanging on the balance, this election may be one of the most important in the last few years. Doane needs a leader that is willing to step up and actually create needed changes.
Because of the importance of this position, students should pay close attention when the candidates give their stances on issues. Students should align themselves with the candidate that best fits how they view Doane.
The candidates shouldn’t get a free ride to the office, either. Don’t be afraid to question the candidates and challenge their ways of thinking. Find out how they are going to create the changes they promise to bring. A candidate with lofty dreams but no way of making them a reality will only cause disappointment.
Pay attention to the issues. Listen to the campaigns. Find out as much as you can about the candidates before you vote.
And please, vote. Students who don’t vote shouldn’t complain about the way StuCo is run because they did nothing to influence the decision. Don’t take the easy way out, claiming issue ignorance. Find out what needs changing. See why the candidates are different.
As a leadership college, it’s time to earn that title. Become involved. Get others interested. Influence the direction in which Doane is heading.
April 1, 2004, Page 4
Last year, Doane democracy bowed to necessity. The Student Council needed a president, and only one person ran. The election for president was more of a meaningless gesture than a democratic practice.
This year, however, two people are running for StuCo president. This creates the opportunity for Doane students to actually voice their opinions.
The role of StuCo president is not something to be taken lightly. This person is the voice of the campus. StuCo president has the power to create change. With the alcohol policy and Stop Day hanging on the balance, this election may be one of the most important in the last few years. Doane needs a leader that is willing to step up and actually create needed changes.
Because of the importance of this position, students should pay close attention when the candidates give their stances on issues. Students should align themselves with the candidate that best fits how they view Doane.
The candidates shouldn’t get a free ride to the office, either. Don’t be afraid to question the candidates and challenge their ways of thinking. Find out how they are going to create the changes they promise to bring. A candidate with lofty dreams but no way of making them a reality will only cause disappointment.
Pay attention to the issues. Listen to the campaigns. Find out as much as you can about the candidates before you vote.
And please, vote. Students who don’t vote shouldn’t complain about the way StuCo is run because they did nothing to influence the decision. Don’t take the easy way out, claiming issue ignorance. Find out what needs changing. See why the candidates are different.
As a leadership college, it’s time to earn that title. Become involved. Get others interested. Influence the direction in which Doane is heading.
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.
HSSC represents students at Doane
Mandie Craven
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
Every community has a form of leadership or representation present. At Doane there is representation as well: Student Congress and the Hansen Student Steering Committee (HSSC).
“HSSC is a group of students chosen to help steer the Hansen Leadership Program in the right direction, in what they think the college should be focusing its attention on,” said Rachel Schaefer, associate director of HLP.
HSSC is a group of students who are nominated by faculty or staff members.
“At the previous two schools I was at before I came here, they had components of what HLP is to Doane,” HLP director Jim Hermelbracht said. “But it was never a set program.”
In the past, HSSC has been involved in many aspects of leadership on campus.
They were strongly involved in the Relay for Life campaign and select programs and speakers for Doane.
“Doane's philosophy is that everyone is a leader,” Hermelbracht said. “This program is great because students don’t have to enroll in it, it’s open to everyone.”
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
Every community has a form of leadership or representation present. At Doane there is representation as well: Student Congress and the Hansen Student Steering Committee (HSSC).
“HSSC is a group of students chosen to help steer the Hansen Leadership Program in the right direction, in what they think the college should be focusing its attention on,” said Rachel Schaefer, associate director of HLP.
HSSC is a group of students who are nominated by faculty or staff members.
“At the previous two schools I was at before I came here, they had components of what HLP is to Doane,” HLP director Jim Hermelbracht said. “But it was never a set program.”
In the past, HSSC has been involved in many aspects of leadership on campus.
They were strongly involved in the Relay for Life campaign and select programs and speakers for Doane.
“Doane's philosophy is that everyone is a leader,” Hermelbracht said. “This program is great because students don’t have to enroll in it, it’s open to everyone.”
Monday, February 26, 2007
Editorial: Stop Day needs change
Staff Editorial
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 4
Stop Day provides a day of freedom from classes. Last year, however, students took this free day too far.
Property was vandalized, students were verbally abused and Tuxedo was left looking no better than a local dump.
The purpose of Stop Day has changed over the years, yet the essential goal remained the same. Students were given a day to take off from classes and have some fun.
The good times shouldn’t turn students into drunken idiots. Fun shouldn’t come at the expense of others.
Students who don’t want to take part in the drinking festivities are often left wondering what they can do with their free time. Those who don’t drink are left out.
This year, Student Congress wants to change some things. Students have the opportunity to volunteer for service projects for the Hansen Leadership Program.
While StuCo is taking the initiative, it needs to do more.
The problems of last year are not yet resolved. There has to be a way to monitor behavior. While this shouldn’t even be an issue for college students, it seems that we can’t keep out of trouble without someone looking over our shoulders.
Students know what acceptable behavior is. They just ignore the rules and do whatever they please.
This attitude needs to change. Stop Day is a privilege not a right. The administration can, and probably will, take Stop Day away if students can’t behave appropriately.
What can StuCo do to prevent problems?
Hire security. This was mentioned, but it should be carried out. This security shouldn’t come from fellow students.
An outside security team needs to be hired. It may cost a little more, but in the long run, it’s better than having to replace damaged property.
More alternative activities are needed. StuCo has suggested some. These are all good activities. Other activities that could be included are bingo, capture the flag, a card playing tournament, and a Twister competition. Students should contact StuCo if they have ideas.
Some bored students become drunken students who wreak havoc at Tuxedo Park. These students should be removed from Tuxedo and taken back to campus to sober up.
Disorderly conduct should result in removal and a fine. The penalties should be a preventative measure.
Stop Day will remain as long as the benefits outweigh the problems. When things go wrong, everyone suffers. It is up to current students to decide how Stop Day will be this year.
This year may also determine whether Stop Day will exist for future Doane students.
Stop Day could be a lot of fun….or it could be a disaster.
You decide.
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 4
Stop Day provides a day of freedom from classes. Last year, however, students took this free day too far.
Property was vandalized, students were verbally abused and Tuxedo was left looking no better than a local dump.
The purpose of Stop Day has changed over the years, yet the essential goal remained the same. Students were given a day to take off from classes and have some fun.
The good times shouldn’t turn students into drunken idiots. Fun shouldn’t come at the expense of others.
Students who don’t want to take part in the drinking festivities are often left wondering what they can do with their free time. Those who don’t drink are left out.
This year, Student Congress wants to change some things. Students have the opportunity to volunteer for service projects for the Hansen Leadership Program.
While StuCo is taking the initiative, it needs to do more.
The problems of last year are not yet resolved. There has to be a way to monitor behavior. While this shouldn’t even be an issue for college students, it seems that we can’t keep out of trouble without someone looking over our shoulders.
Students know what acceptable behavior is. They just ignore the rules and do whatever they please.
This attitude needs to change. Stop Day is a privilege not a right. The administration can, and probably will, take Stop Day away if students can’t behave appropriately.
What can StuCo do to prevent problems?
Hire security. This was mentioned, but it should be carried out. This security shouldn’t come from fellow students.
An outside security team needs to be hired. It may cost a little more, but in the long run, it’s better than having to replace damaged property.
More alternative activities are needed. StuCo has suggested some. These are all good activities. Other activities that could be included are bingo, capture the flag, a card playing tournament, and a Twister competition. Students should contact StuCo if they have ideas.
Some bored students become drunken students who wreak havoc at Tuxedo Park. These students should be removed from Tuxedo and taken back to campus to sober up.
Disorderly conduct should result in removal and a fine. The penalties should be a preventative measure.
Stop Day will remain as long as the benefits outweigh the problems. When things go wrong, everyone suffers. It is up to current students to decide how Stop Day will be this year.
This year may also determine whether Stop Day will exist for future Doane students.
Stop Day could be a lot of fun….or it could be a disaster.
You decide.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Opinions on food service requested
Tosha Rae Long
Staff Writer
Feb, 26, 2004, Page 3
Student Congress is heading up a project that is designed to get the opinions of students and faculty about the food quality at Doane. Suggestion boxes are strategically placed at each of the three dining areas: Tiger Inn, cafeteria and Grab and Go.
“What we’re doing is trying to reach out to students and staff to get an idea of how the food system could become a little better,” said Student Congress Senator Jordan Kenyon. “So we are asking for comments in each of the three eating areas, each for one week.”
According to Kenyon, this week the box will be placed at Grab and Go for students. Next week it will be in front of the cafeteria.
This project began two weeks ago in an effort to bring informal criticisms to the forefront.
“StuCo is always interested in what students think,” Kenyon said. “We have also heard of several complaints and wanted to find out exactly what these complaints were.”
Once information is collected, Kenyon will be able to present his findings on the experiment.
“We will then make a formal report to Student Congress and then from there we will figure out what to do,” Kenyon said. “StuCo has the power to bring it to other people who have power to make changes.”
Student Congress is a tool for the student body, Kenyon said. They need to be able to utlilize it.
“StuCo is here to serve the student, so I encourage students to ask questions and become involved,” Kenyon said.
Staff Writer
Feb, 26, 2004, Page 3
Student Congress is heading up a project that is designed to get the opinions of students and faculty about the food quality at Doane. Suggestion boxes are strategically placed at each of the three dining areas: Tiger Inn, cafeteria and Grab and Go.
“What we’re doing is trying to reach out to students and staff to get an idea of how the food system could become a little better,” said Student Congress Senator Jordan Kenyon. “So we are asking for comments in each of the three eating areas, each for one week.”
According to Kenyon, this week the box will be placed at Grab and Go for students. Next week it will be in front of the cafeteria.
This project began two weeks ago in an effort to bring informal criticisms to the forefront.
“StuCo is always interested in what students think,” Kenyon said. “We have also heard of several complaints and wanted to find out exactly what these complaints were.”
Once information is collected, Kenyon will be able to present his findings on the experiment.
“We will then make a formal report to Student Congress and then from there we will figure out what to do,” Kenyon said. “StuCo has the power to bring it to other people who have power to make changes.”
Student Congress is a tool for the student body, Kenyon said. They need to be able to utlilize it.
“StuCo is here to serve the student, so I encourage students to ask questions and become involved,” Kenyon said.
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