Roadman resident cringe when they hear the words ‘fire-alarm’. For as long as any current students can remember, Roadman Hall’s fire alarms go off frequently, usually forcing students out of bed at late hours of the night. So far in this school year alone, it has gone off 4 times, the last one Tuesday, October 3, at around 12:30 in the morning. Students went outside, complaining about the alarm waking them, thankful that it wasn’t raining outside or 20 below, knowing from past years’ experience that it can and will get worse.

The days after are always filled with rumors and speculations as to what set it off this time, reasons include things from hair spray or dry shampoo in a dorm room too close to the smoke detector, a humidifier pumping out so much mist it looked like a wall when the student’s door was opened, students vaping or smoking in their rooms, or just plain stupidity by letting things like ramen and popcorn burn in the microwave.

Obviously, the constant false alarms are annoying to students, it interrupts sleep and can put them out in the cold while they wait for the fire department. Isaiah Hinters, a senior who has lived in Roadman his entire time at Morningside, said “It has always been a problem, I have been woken up from naps twice recently because of the fire alarms”. The thing that makes this a real issue is that many students say that they don’t leave when the fire alarms go off, even though there are fines if you are found out. “We pound on doors to make sure everyone’s awake, but there is only so much we can do to get people to leave the building” said Elana Krutsinger, a sophomore RA in Roadman.

As it gets colder outside and as more and more false alarms go off, fewer and fewer students will leave the building. Statistically, there eventually will be a REAL fire in roadman. It could be late at night, in the middle of January right after a huge snowstorm. Roadman residents either won’t wake up to the alarm or will say they didn’t. Students will not get out of the burning building, thinking it is another fake. Students could get seriously hurt, or even die. It is a classic ‘boy who called wolf’ situation that will end in tragedy, and probably a huge lawsuit for the school.

The letter to shareholders from Brian Cornell, Target’s chair and CEO, discusses the company’s growth in the last few years as well as the plan for future growth. It focuses heavily on the growth philosophy and strategy that was set in place in 2019 that has led them to this moment, they emphasized the big reasons for their steady growth being able to deliver what customers want and need, while also anticipating future trends. Target also focuses on the fact that although they experienced major growth in 2020 and 2021, they were able to stay connected to customers and build loyalty that will help push more company growth in the future.

The company plans to stick to the core values and ideas of their growth plan from 2019, while also investing more into the company, using profits to remodel stores and focus more on digital growth and loyalty programs. The company is optimistic about their ability to be flexible allowing them to continue to grow steadily, even in today’s “unpredictable consumer and economic landscape”.

The CEO seems to be very optimistic about Target’s future and explains their history and plans very clearly. He made it very easy for the average consumer/shareholder to follow along with what he is saying and understand the company’s goals and means of achieving these goals.

When I asked Alli Madden about the most influential person in her life, she chose her mom. Jacki Madden raised Alli and imprinted many of her beliefs and parts of her personality onto her daughter.

Jacki worked as a special ed teacher for many years, inspiring Alli to begin working with special needs children, “the job I have worked the last 6 years is because of her.”

Alli also received her tenacity and stubbornness from her mom, “She is really outgoing and loud when something isn’t fair,” this has instilled in Alli to have confidence in the decisions she makes.

Alli gets her adventurous spirit and curiosity about other people and cultures from her mom as well, “she had a student’s mom that made her tamales like once a month, which helped make her more culturally open.” Jacki being open and interested in many different cultures helped to grow that in Alli as she grew up.

2 men in ski masks robbed BJ’s Drug last night around 830 pm, getting away with over 375 dollars. One of the men held a gun on Barney Joseph, Jr, the owner, while the other grabbed the cash.

Joseph is said to have a gun kept under the counter, but decided not to use it during the event due to his father being killed in a similar event nearly 25 years ago.

“Yes, Dad resisted, I guess. Anyway, they found him shot to death, his own gun in his hand, and a bullet in the store’s ceiling. I’d rather part with my money than my life”

Barney Joseph, Jr; Owner of BJ’s Drug; age 43

Police say that the robbery was over in under a minute, the men getting away in a car parked in front of the store with the motor left running.

As soon as I left the library I spotted Stacie Hays and Katie Koithan walking from the Krone center. I waved at both of them as I got closer and then asked if I could grab an autograph and photo of them both. They both seemed excited to help. While they were signing my paper, I asked them both what they are up to this morning, and where they are walking, “Oh just…ya know” Stacie says as she gestures past the library towards the rest of campus, “Lewis Hall” Katie adds, holding up a paper I am presuming needs to find its way to Lewis.

I quickly took a photo of them, and thanked them to move on. As I left, they were swarmed by more students from our class asking for quotes and various things.

I started walking the opposite direction, hoping to see someone out and about, unfortunately I did not cross paths with anyone. So I continued on to the Lincoln Center. I went into the business department offices and asked the secretary if Dan Wubbena was in. He was, so I went back to his office to ask him about his plans for the weekend. “Hopefully not a lot” Dan said, planning for a fairly chill weekend. He plans on tuning into the Morningside football game on Saturday. As busy as he is, I can understand Dan wanting to relax before coming back next Monday for another week of craziness. Dan was originally a bit surprised by my visit, but when I explained the reasoning, he seemed to think it was fun and was excited to help.

Vanderbilt senior Cathy Wensen has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Last nights arrest was the third time in six months Cathy has been arrested for this crime.

Daughter of big attorney Jim Wensen, Cathy was a cheerleader, straight A student, and homecoming queen at Vanderbilt University, completing graduate study in biology. No statement has been made as to the continuance of Cathy’s degree or expulsion due to her actions.

Backwater State University president, David French, adds new curriculum requirements in the fall of 2023. Incoming freshman will be required to take a foreign language class, as well as math and computer science classes.

We feel that these new course requirements will allow us to turn out better-educated persons

David French

Backwater State University is looking to increase the number of students in foreign language and math courses after a recent study showed that only 15% took a foreign language, and 20% a math class.

5 dead of 45 passengers and crew on board a TWA Jet that crashed last week. Kennedy International Airport reported it as a failure during takeoff.

On that flight, two Backwater State University professors, John Dumont and George Johnson, escaped injury. Both professors on their way back Thursday night from separate conferences held in New York City.

In East Dakota, there are rising concerns about long term exposure to radiation waves emitted by hand held radar guns used to speed-check drivers. The concerns arose after three municipal officers in Central City filed workman’s compensation claims, saying they developed cancer from using the hand-held units.

Yesterday, a ban against these hand-held devices has been ordered. Reportedly only as a precaution, while further studies are being conducted into the possible links between using these devices, and the development of cancer.

“The feeling here is to err on the sire of caution until more is known about the issue. The whole situation is under review”

Smith; Spokesman for Highway Patrol

The ban will affect 70 radar guns currently in use. State troopers will continue to use radar units with transmitters located on the outside of the vehicle.