This is News in :90 for Thursday, April 29, 2010.
News in :90 – April 29, 2010
Lot H closes early Friday
Commuter students who use Lot H will have to find a new place to park their cars starting Friday morning.
Dance Club lights up BEC auditorium with benefit for MS Society
The St. Thomas Dance Club held “Giving Power to the Weakness” Wednesday in the Brady Educational Center auditorium. The show benefited the MS Society.
Tanning tax will add new burden for salon owners, patrons
As part of the recently passed health care bill, a new tanning tax will put a 10 percent sales tax on the service, meaning it’ll take a little more green to get that desired bronze.
Students: Facebook changes inevitable, clever marketing
Concerns about online privacy have risen as Facebook plans to extend its reach to other websites.
The social networking website is planning to install new tools called “social plug-ins” on the website, which would enable users to share their product interests with friends.
News in :90 – April 28, 2010
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News in :90 – April 27, 2010
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In its 20th year, teeter-totter marathon already raises $150
Ireland Hall’s teeter-totter marathon started Sunday afternoon. In its 20th year, this annual event has participants rotating shifts every hour for three days.
Garrett Engelhardt, Ireland Hall council co-chair, said the event has raised almost $150 and will continue until 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Study disproves students’ perceptions of multitasking
As junior Kristen Luedtke drives home from work, she takes out her phone to call her mom. When she gets home, she turns on the TV and sits down with her computer.
Anderson elected USG president by 1.3 percent margin
With the highest voter turnout in recent years, 948 students voted in last week’s Undergraduate Student Government elections.
News in :90 – April 26, 2010
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USG endorses new protest policy, approves budget requests
USG endorsed a new student protest policy and approved more than $2,200 in budget requests at its final meeting of the academic year Sunday.
40 students partake in second annual day of service
The students were split in to groups and helped out at four locations in the Twin Cities area. The Christian leaders on campus sponsored the annual day of volunteering.
USG candidates hope students take interest in elections
With Undergraduate Student Government elections underway, this year’s candidates are finding out something many students already know.
News in :90 – April 23, 2010
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