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St.Cloud State
Fall 2013
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At 49, Paul “Stretch” Diethelm ’03 looks back on his award-winning career as a guitarist, songwriter and producer from Watertown to St. Cloud State and around the world.
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Paul “Stretch” Diethelm ’03 shows his Husky pride while rockin’ out on stage in Ritsche Auditorium. Photo by Adam Hammer ’05
er alike Herb brooks Cent Hockey fans and players Major renovations
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#Huskiesshoutouttheir pride on social media show Huskies everywhere
Departments
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McLean’s greatest hits
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Sue McLean ’73 leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of the Twin Cities’ most influential concert promoters.
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Barth Brothers take center stage Dan ’88 and Mark ’83 Barth reflect on their 20 years in business together at the Pioneer Place on Fifth Theatre, Diversified Media Resources and D.B. Searle’s.
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16 Husky Athletics Everything’s new — Huskies join a new conference while the Herb Brooks Center celebrated a re-opening. Former Husky greats were inducted into the St. Cloud State Athletic Hall of Fame.
19 Alumni class notes Careers, changes, couples, children — catch up on what other alumni are accomplishing.
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Outlook Fall 2013
Editor Loren J. Boone Managing Editor Adam Hammer ’05 Art Direction and Design Marie Novak Madgwick ’91 St. Cloud State Information Marsha Shoemaker Jeff Wood ’81 ’87 ’95 University Advancement Terri Mische Kristin Hatten Athletic Information Anne Abicht ’06 Tom Nelson