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Minh Vu elected ASNDNU president

Junior Minh Vu was elected president of the Associated Students of NDNU in voting conducted by email last week. Rich Watters announced the new ASNDNU officers on April 4 by sending the news to the student emails. Polling only took place online. Over 325 students voted.

Photo: Toothpick

Photo: Toothpick
Lined up at the edge of the pool are Mike Poole (left), Conrad Clevlen, Ryan Clark, Chris Arthur and David Meherg. They are jockeying for position in a game of Toothpick during the recent spate of warm weather. The object of the game is to find the toothpick in the pool before anyone else.

District Attorney to receive alleged sexual assault case

Belmont Police announced Tuesday that they will send the recent NDNU sexual assault case to the San Mateo County District Attorney's office as soon as their investigation is complete. According to Lt. Pat Halleran, the District Attorney's office will decide on what charges, if any, will be applied.

Budget fears eased at forum

Budget and enrollment continue to be prime items on NDNU's agenda. At the Community Forum March 25, the senior staff presented an update on next year's enrollment and its effect on NDNU's budget. Vice President of Enrollment Hernan Bucheli made it clear that the budget directly relates to enrollment.

Amnesty International fights against injustice

Amnesty International is the Nobel Peace prize-winning social justice organization, formed in 1961 in London with a chapter at NDNU. "Amnesty International undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the right to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights," as stated on amnestyusa.

Amnesty raising funds by tailgating

Amnesty International members have been thinking of new and creative ways to fundraise. Over the past few home games of the NDNU lacrosse team, Amnesty has been hosting a tailgating fundraiser for their chapter. They have been selling hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and soda to the hungry supporters of the NDNU lacrosse team.

Oh, it's just another false (fire) alarm

Oh, it's just another false (fire) alarm
False fire alarms at NDNU have become part of campus life. Four years ago the San Carlos/Belmont Fire Department responded to a false fire alarm at NDNU. Minutes later there was a 911 call regarding a man in San Carlos who had just experienced a heart attack.

Green housing has nothing to do with the color of walls

NDNU continues its efforts to become green. Next year, New Hall West first floor will be set aside for students who are interested in living the "green lifestyle." Jacque Little, assistant director of residence life, spearheaded the idea when thinking of ideas for themed housing.

Grad school hopefuls required to take pricey tests

Remember when you thought you were done with standardized tests after the ACT and SAT? Well, that was a lie! If you are considering graduate studies, more standardized tests await you. Relaxing during senior year isn't an option if you want to get a graduate degree.

Local authors speak at Creative Writers series in Wiegand Gallery

The second Creative Writers Series event on March 20, featured two prominent Bay Area authors: Lindsey Crittenden and Rachel Howard. Crittenden, who was the first to read, chose to read her short story "The Art of Fiction," a story that she prefaced by saying she wrote it to break a period of writer's block while at a conference.

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur launch new website

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur launched a new website (www.snddenca.org) that presents the mission of the sisters and their dedication to social justice. The site educates visitors about the sisters' commitment to global peace and serving and educating the poor throughout the world.

You're getting very, very sleepy . . . the hypnotist said to the volunteers

I attended the performance of Chuck Milligan, master hypnotist, in Ralston Hall on Feb. 27, and walking in, I knew that I wanted to volunteer to be hypnotized. I hoped that I would have the chance. As it turned out, a couple of dozen other people - and I - had the same opportunity.

Future still uncertain for Tabard Inn

NDNU's student lounge, Tabard Inn, is still in danger of becoming office space. The search continues for a facility to accommodate the Intensive Study program's future employees, including a human service's associate program director and a full time advisor analyst.

Dorothy Stang Center opens to beat of tribal drumming

Dorothy Stang Center opens to beat of tribal drumming
A dedication ceremony for the Dorothy Stang Center for Social Justice and Community Engagement on March 19 in Ralston brought together NDNU's community to celebrate her life. Dorothy Stang stood for social justice and committed her life to protecting the Amazon Rainforest before she was brutally murdered.

News of Record . . .

Wednesday, March 19 - A reported assault was called into public safety by a girl who said she was assaulted by four other girls. She said that she was pushed, hit, and punched. Investigation is ongoing. Friday, March 21 - An informational sign outside of Taube Center was reportedly backed into by a large truck with a trailer, resulting in what is being considered as accidental property damage.

Photo: Ducks

Photo: Ducks
Three ducks relax at the edge of the pool. Haven't they heard of toothpick?

Things to Do, Places to Go

NDNU Calendar
Aug. 24 - Sept. 1, Friday & Saturday -11th annual Labor Day NDNU Theatre Festival, NDNU Theatre, $10 general admission, $20 festival pass Aug.27, Monday - Registration Confirmation Aug. 29, Wednesday - Classes begin Sept. 3, Monday - Labor Day Holiday Sept.

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