Legal Marijuana
K2: Legal Marijuana There's a new drug on the market that is worrying lawmakers and officials, but there isn't much that can be done about it because it’s still legal. The drug is K2.
Last week, the Touché Gallerie featured a photography exhibit titled “Point and Shoot," created by Robert Ferdinandt, a graduate student in the Technological Studies Department, who has been taking photographs for six years.
Thanks for the Memories!
Last weekend, the Bemidji State University (BSU) men's hockey team saluted the crowd at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse for the last time. The Beavers will finish out the season on the road, then prepare to move to the newly built Bemidji Regional Event Center (BREC) in October.
2/17/10 - 2/22/10
2/17/10 Property, Lost A BSU I.D. card was lost. Vehicle Accident, No Injury Security and the Bemidji Police Dept. responded to a minor vehicle accident in the Bangsberg parking lot. No injuries were reported. Biohazard A biohazard worker was called to clean feces from a Pine Hall bathroom wall.
2/24/10
Thief Steals Ambulance (Bemidji Pioneer) An ambulance from the Bemidji Ambulance Service went missing yesterday in the early hours of the morning.
On Tuesday, February 9, Bemidji State University (BSU) lost senior Erik Paul Ludwinski, age 24, to his lifelong battle against neuroblastoma. Born on March 16, 1985, in Oakland, California, Ludwinski and his family moved several times before residing in Park Rapids, MN in 1998.
2/9/10 - 2/15/10
2/9/10 Drugs, Arrest Security and the Bemidji Police Dept. responded to a marijuana suspicion in Oak Hall. One individual was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana, and University conduct charges were forwarded. Traffic Violation, Moving A vehicle was witnessed driving recklessly in the Maple Hall parking lot.
Although the DFL caucus on campus had a small turnout, it gave Bemidji State University (BSU) students a chance to become publicly involved and helped give the candidates an advantage. Several students said they showed up just to experience the caucus process.
What does staying in a cardboard box out in the cold for 72 hours have to do with Bemidji? Omega Phi, a Bemidji State University (BSU) fraternity, stayed out in the cold for three days straight last week to raise awareness of homelessness in the Bemidji area.
Former Minnesotan House of Representatives Republican Leader Marty Seifert (R-Marshall) gained ground on his competitors by winning the gubernatorial straw poll, held at precinct caucuses on Tuesday, Februrary 2. Receiving 50.
Honors Lecture
Dr. Jeannine Gangress, the chair of the nursing dept. at Bemidji State University (BSU), recently spent time in Samoa helping set up an online teaching program for nurses looking to further their education.
Learning and Serving
To some, taxes are a black abyss of confusion. To others, they are as clear as daylight. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is one way to match those in the abyss with the latter bunch. VITA is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
with Lauren Hill, AMSAT Certified Instructor
Last Thursday, AMSAT certified instructor Lauren Hill gave two talks at Bemidji State University (BSU) about the Alexander technique. This healing technique was invented over 100 years ago by F.M. Alexander.
2/2/10 - 2/8/20
2/2/10 Property, Found A cell phone was turned in to the Security Office. The owner later claimed their phone. Alarm, Intrusion Security responded to an intrusion alarm at the David Park House. The area was checked and it was determined that the alarm was triggered by an employee.
Can nine days make a difference in one’s life? Students Today, Leaders Forever (STLF) has been answering "yes" to this question since spring break of 2004. For five years, college students involved in STLF (a nationwide organization) have dedicated their spring breaks to volunteering in several different cities on a cross-country road trip.
Every college student quickly becomes acquainted with the campus bookstore. Bemidji State University (BSU) Bookstore's new textbook manager Alissa Nollan is no exception. Nollan started the job a month ago after graduating with a degree in Creative Writing from Augsburg College.
Carbon Monoxide Kills
Twenty-year-old Gary Wayne Jennings returned home last Saturday at 8:50 p.m. to find four members of his family unconscious on the ground in their home and promptly called the sheriff’s office for help. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to the “unknown medical crisis” call from Frohn Township.
Questions, Debates and Finger Pointing
Tuesday, January 26, a GOP governor forum was held at Bemidji State University (BSU). Students and members of the community were encouraged to join, and they sure did. Even though some showed up fashionably late, the whole room was eventually filled and more chairs had to be added.
1/23/10 - 2/10/10
1/23/10 Vehicle Accident, No Injury A minor vehicle accident was reported in the Birch Hall parking lot. No injuries were reported. 1/25/10 Vandalism Security was notified of vandalism in Oak Hall. 1/26/10 Welfare Check A welfare check was performed in Cedar Hall.
Last week, President Barak Obama announced his intent to nominate Bemidji State University (BSU) alumn Michele M. Leonhart for Administrator of Drug Enforcement, a position on the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
1/15/10 - 1/26/10
1/26/10 Welfare Check A welfare check was performed in Cedar Hall. The person in question was located and found to be safe. 1/25/10 Damage, Vandalism Security was notified of vandalism in Oak Hall. Biohazard A biohazard worker was notified to clean vomit from a Pine Hall bathroom.
The second floor lounge of Oak Hall resonated with laughter, music and applause last Thursday, Jan. 21 during the first Rivers Meeting coffeehouse held in two years. The event began at 6 p.m. with student Katie Corning, who has a degree in music and is working on a nursing degree.
The day after he officially announced his candidacy for governor, Democrat and former Sen. Mark Dayton visited Bemidji State University (BSU) on day three of his 87 counties in 87-days campaign. Dayton came to Bemidji promoting his slogan “Mark Dayton for a Better Minnesota.
1/7/10 - 1/12/10
1/7/10 Welfare Check Security conducted a welfare check in the Cedar Apartments. The individual in question was located and was safe. Alarm, Fire Security responded to Birch Hall for a fire alarm. The alarm was caused by burnt food, and the Bemidji Police Dept.
The Creative Side of BSU Students
Just thinking about a coffeehouse creates images of low lighting, artsy crowds and snaps instead of applause. Rivers Meeting, and Bemidji State University (BSU) organization, has its own version to be held on Jan. 21 with a slightly a different atmosphere.
The Random Acts of Kindness program is funded by the Kopp Family foundation for currently enrolled Bemidji State University (BSU) students who are in a financial crisis and are in need of money. This year, 31 students received rewards for the fall semester, and funds were held back for those who need it for the spring semester.
There’s an old adage which states that before making a judgement about someone, it is necessary to walk a mile in their shoes. This saying embodies the spirit behind the work of artist Holly Wong; in her paintings, her writings and her life. In "Testimony," her exhibit at Bemidji State University’s (BSU) Talley Gallery, Wong displays profound works showing scenes of pain, warfare, bloodshed and suffering in a visually striking and emotionally stirring way, giving the viewer a first-hand look into the lives and deaths of their fellow human beings.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., a group of walkers carried flags and were escorted by police cars as part of the annual Freedom Walk. The Freedom Walk, held on Sunday, Jan. 17, stretched from the base of the statues of Paul and Babe in Paul Bunyan Park and ended at the American Indian Resource Center (AIRC).
Greeted by the smell of hot cider and cookies, visitors to the David Park House on Dec. 4 found a homey atmosphere to search out gifts for family and friends. The Caroline Andrican Craft Sale is an annual event that raises money for scholarships here at Bemidji State University (BSU).
Finding Peace
Care for a glimpse of the Alaskan winderness and rural Minnesota? The "Finding Peace" gallery showing by Apryl Fischer and Alyssa Hodnefield is now open to the public in the Talley Gallery. The combined exhibit “Finding Peace” opened on November 30th, with every aspect of the gallery, from the lighting to the color and placement of the walls, designed by the two artists.
12/1/09 - 12/6/09
12/1/09 Assist., Person Security responded to Cedar Apartments after receiving a call from the emergency phone in the elevator. The area was checked and no emergencies were found. Maintenance A card reader was found broken on the exterior of Linden Hall.
A Recap on the Semester
The semester is almost over and you’re going to go home to your family and they will ask, as they always do, what happened in your first semester? You’ll hmmm and you’ll huh and you won’t be able to think of anything (at least not that you can tell your parents).
Top Ten Tips
After a five day weekend full of F’s (food, football, family and friends), the best thing to look forward to is Holiday break. I know, it’s so close you can almost taste it. But don’t kid yourself; a big part of your college career is coming up faster than you think.
11/13/09 - 12/1/09
11/19/09 Alarm, Fire Security responded to a fire alarm in the Education Arts building. The alarm was caused by a class project. 11/20/09 Medical Security responded to a medical incident in Tamarack Hall. An individual was transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Deadly Deer-Vehicle Collisions on the Rise (Star Tribune) Every October, reports of deer-vehicle collisions in Minnesota spike dramatically. It’s no small problem, and can cause more than just vehicle damage; in cases of collisions with deer and motorcycles, the accidents can be fatal.
Dancing the Finals Stress Away
Students will have a chance to forget their academic worries for a few hours of dancing, music, black lights… and highlighters? The number of days until the end of the semester is steadily decreasing. Finals are looming ominously on the horizon, project due-dates are drawing near with uncomfortable speed, and Thanksgiving break has just come to an untimely end.
Parades and joyful shouts of welcome are not always the first thing a veteran encounters upon returning home. This was just one of the subjects covered by Tom Murphy in "Coming Home: Veterans in History," held on Nov. 12 as part of the Honors Lecture series.
For the people who have been patiently waiting for our theater to finish, it looks like the time finally has come. According CEC Theater (cectheaters.com), the Bemidji theater will be re-opening on Friday, Nov. 20. Since the movie theater will be opening in the very near future, there are many new movies for people to be excited about.
Just a short five-minute drive from campus, Beltrami Humane Society (BHS) provides a safe haven for 90 cats and 54 dogs just waiting for the right person to take them home. Located right off of Paul Bunyan drive on Carr Lake Road, this no-kill animal shelter is home to playful cats, kittens, dogs and puppies looking for a good home.
One day each year, a non-profit movement called To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) focuses on providing hope and support for people struggling with issues such as depression, addiction, self-harm and suicide by involving literally anyone and everyone passing by.
Wearing a fedora, cowboy boots, jeans and a t-shirt, Derek James entertained students in the Lower Hobson Union with his “Mama Blushin’ Old-School Bubble-Gum Rock.” Students found him very enjoyable to listen to.
11/11/09 Assault, Physical Security and the Bemidji Police Dept. took a report for a physical assault. The victim sustained minor injuries and did not seek medical attention. Assist, Person Security responded to a call from a blue-light phone near Linden Hall.
Although President Dr. Jon E. Quistgaard is completing his ninth and final year at Bemidji State University (BSU), there is much more to this successful man than sitting behind a desk and filling out paper work.
Last year alone the nearby homeless shelter was forced to turn away 265 children and their families because House of Hospitality (HOH) did not have enough capacity to provide everyone with much needed shelter. These unfortunate statistics raised awareness in Beltrami County and finally the community chose to take action.
11/3/09 Alarm, Intrusion Security responded to an intrusion alarm at the David Park House. The cause of the alarm was undetermined. Biohazard Security responded to a biohazard in Oak Hall. Maintenance was notified. Assistance Security responded to an emergency elevator call from Cedar Apartments.
11/10/09
(Bemidji Pioneer & A Press Release from the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office) 18-year-old Derek Bohner of West Salem, WI, was injured on Sunday, Nov. 8 in Beltrami County when he accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun while hunting.
Your Room Is Ready
“Are you here for a room?” queried the receptionist at the front desk. After checking in, guests at the Haunted Hotel are taken to their rooms by a hotel employee. Unfortunately, they hit some snags along the way. On Halloween, the Lutheran Campus Center’s Haunted Hotel was crawling with the figures of children’s nightmares.
In keeping with the Halloween spirit, Bemidji State University's (BSU) Theater Unlimited club provided professional quality makeup for an affordable price to students who wished to spice up their Halloween costumes. "[It was] a cool concept, having your face painted for a minimal charge," said student Daniel Oswald.
Despite ice on the ground and a chill in the air from the blizzard the previous night, 52 runners came out for this year’s fun run. The seventh annual Great Pumpkin Fun Run, normally held the day before Halloween, took place on Oct. 31 this year.
Most students are familiar with the drill; in order to graduate, those eleven categories of liberal education must be knocked out first. For some, this is a burden that slows them down on their way to more exciting course materials. To others, the liberal education program acts as a stepping stone toward academic self-discovery.
Zombies walked the streets of Bemidji Halloween night, but their purpose was anything but malevolent. Members of BSU’s Gaming & Entertainment Enthusiast Klub (G.E.E.K.) dressed up as the living dead and went door to door throughout the community collecting canned food and other non-perishables for the local food shelf, with Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" playing in the background.
Steps down after more than 8 years of service
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Dr. John E. Quistgaard, President of Bemidji State University (BSU) and Northwest Technical College (NTC), sent out an e-mail to the students, staff and faculty of BSU and NTC, informing them of a major change for the University and College.
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