Dittberner, Askew elected to MSCSA positions

Members of the MCTC student senate in Washington, D.C. with Minn. congressman Keith Ellison (middle) last semester. Dittberner, the senate vice president is seen third from the left.

Two MCTC students were elected to positions within the Minnesota State College Student Association (MSCSA), the lobby group for two-year and technical colleges in Minnesota, during its spring general assembly in Brainerd. While the positions that Dittberner and Askew carry within MSCSA provide no direct or specific benefit to MCTC, according to Dittberner their new roles mean that “we [MCTC] develop strong leaders and provide that to MSCSA.

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The Olafeso brothers will be playing for the Concordia University-St. Paul next year.

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Walker Hosts Films and Dialogue with Director Kelly Reichardt

Kelly Reichardt. Photo courtesy Oscilloscope Pictures

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The Joneses

Demi Moore as Kate and David Duchovny as Steve in THE JONESES, written and directed by Derrick Borte.

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Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland

Mia Wasikowska stars as Alice in Walt Disney Pictures’ epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND. © Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Mia Wasikowska stars as Alice in Walt Disney Pictures’ epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

Tim Burton was destined to direct a take on Lewis Carroll’s story of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, and “Through the Looking Glass.” His mastery over creating fantastical environments has made him a great candidate for this undertaking, and he delivered in a phenomenal way.

Ghost Writer

Pierce Brosnan in the Ghost writer.

Although Roman Polanski is being rightfully torn limb from limb in the media as of late, one might still feel an inkling to see his new film “Ghost Writer” for any number of reasons. Polanski himself can be found on any tabloid or news website regarding his extradition to the United States for the alleged rape and brutalizing of a young girl from several decades ago.

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