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Students prep to vote

Regional Field Organizer for Minnesota Young Voter Project Katie O´Malley (right) talks to SCSU junior Carrie Lindner at the SPPAN education event Friday in Atwood. Vital voting information, statistics and issues were discussed as a preview to the election Tuesday.
Vigorous campaigning will conclude Tuesday as the polls open and citizens cast their votes.

In this year's elections, several key issues will be pivotal for many in deciding the future leaders of this country.

Among the debated issues, several are of particular significance to students and young adults.

Students voice concern over threats

The Center for Student Organization and Leadership Development (CSOLD) conducted a discussion Thursday in the Atwood Granite Room for students to voice their concerns pertaining to the aftermath of the crowning of homecoming queen Fue Khang.

The discussion focused on the allegations of homophobic and racist responses throughout the St.

Prof strikes deal for students

Anand Mylavarapu studies the text professor Barry Schreiber uses for his class. Schrieber has saved students more than $58,000 each year for the past five years by negotiating with publishers.
An SCSU professor is saving students more than $58,000 a year.

Professor Barry Schreiber has taken it upon himself to fight against the high prices of textbooks.

Students enrolling into Criminal Justice Studies 111 are normally expected to buy a textbook and study guide that are valued at $105, but they don't have to spend that much anymore.

Lights may falsely assure

Sgt. Sandra Johnson and officer Megan Belde of Public Safety stand in front of a blue emergency light near Centennial Hall.  The helpfulness of the lights has been called into question due to the high number of prank calls and the malfunctions of some of the phones.
Twenty-nine blue emergency phones illuminate nearly every corner of the SCSU campus as a tool for safety.

The goal is to provide students access to at least one phone via Public Safety, no matter where they are on campus.

The blue phones are strategically located and serve as a deterrent to those who may wish to harm and a reassurance to those who may feel vulnerable.

Program offers alternative to spring break

The Volunteer Connection's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program has been gearing up with informational meetings.

The purpose of the program is to inform SCSU students about alternative choices for spring break.

The ASB is a service that provides students with an opportunity to learn more about different cultures and gets them involved with volunteer work.

Edwards' daughter pays a visit

Cate Edwards, vice presidential candidate John Edwards´ daughter, speaks to students and community members Thursday in the Atwood Glacier Room. She gave a brief speech and then invited the audience to ask questions concerning where Senators John Kerry and Edwards stood on certain issues.
Cate Edwards, vice-presidential candidate John Edwards daughter, spoke to about 100 students and community members Thursday in the Atwood Glacier Room.

Stacy Springer, president of SCSU College Democrats, said the visit was planned as a stop between rallies in Duluth and Minneapolis.



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