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THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021
Students share first impressions on food, making friends By JULIA BARTON • Staff Writer Hundreds of students are back on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus, and the mall and halls are filled with eager students. Many freshmen are moving into a
whole new environment and getting into the groove of their new schedules. “I’m in Julia Sears this year and I like how nice the building is and how clean the rooms are,” Gretchen Brugger said. “My favorite meal has been the chicken quesadilla from the grill downstairs.”
With most freshmen living on campus for their first year, it gives them the opportunity to live on their own for the first time. “Something I’m excited for is getting to experience living on my own without FRESHMEN on page 5 u
IT’S POPPIN’
The third day of the semester brought out numerous RSOs and other student organizations on the campus mall that attracted many students. Among those passing by was President Inch, who took a moment to take a selfie with some students. Photos by MANSOOR AHMAD • Media Director
Student Government seeks new members in special election By MAX MAYLEBEN • Editor in Chief The Minnesota State University, Mankato Student Government is looking to fill vacancies in the senate in a special election to be held on September 14. The Student Government, usually made up of 30 student senators from
across the university, was met with a smaller number of candidates during last semester’s election. The low turnout was in large part attributed to the lack of students on campus and engaged in organizations such as Student Government. In the first meeting held for the 89th
Student Government, held yesterday in the CSU, President Reauna Stiff and Vice President Kara Svercl addressed the nine students currently sitting on the senate. “Obviously, this room looks a lot different than it usually does,” said the vice president, referring to the largely empty STU GOV on page 8 u
University Security promotes campus safety programs By JENNA PETERSON News Director
Campus safety is always a concern as this is often the first time that new students are living on their own. However, Minnesota State University, Mankato partners with the University Security team to create a secure environment for all who live and visit the campus. Director of University Security Sandi Schnorenberg explained what campus security all entails and how the staff members ensure safety on all measures. “Campus security consists of a mixture of both full-time and student employees who promote campus safety. We work with the Mankato Department of public safety very closely,” Schnorenberg Sandi Schnorenberg stated. Evan Olson, a student patrol officer majoring in law enforcement, joined University Security as it was an available job in his field of study. “I got this job in the beginning of COVID, and I’m lucky it applies to my future. It was a happy accident,” Olson stated. Security will patrol the campus by walking around and driving by to check the buildings and parking lots, as well as responding to calls of services for any degree of safety concerns. University Security has created numerous programs in recent years for students to take advantage of, including safe walk, emergency phones, and star alert. The safe walk program gives students and faculty the opportunity to call security and be escorted from one location on campus to the next to help them feel comfortable and out of harm’s way. To use this program, simply make a phone call to 507-389-2111. Another popular program the security uses is the camera system. There are cameras in each parking lot and building on campus, where security patrol officers will observe footage to ensure students are SECURITY on page 3 u