50 Years Ago
From the Polar Star, Mar. 14, 1958

Miners Win Tug of War, Hockey Game, Saucer Sled Race to Sweep All Events

In a surprise move designed to avoid undue property damage, the engineering societies moved the day of their patron saint, St. Patrick, up three days to today.
Except for early morning activities, which in the past sometimes caused damage, and wholesale beer guzzling. which is again’ university regs, the day’s activities have been much the same as in the past. However, there were at least two innovations. First, following the traditional Engineers’ Breakfast, well organized flying squadrons of engineers invaded regular classes. Some they just audited and heckled in. Others received the benefit of their wisdom. For instance, it is reported that one class of wildlife students received instruction in the counting of rabbit tracks. They showed considerable promise, and it is thought that next year they may even be ready to consider wolf tracks.
The second innovation was the North American Championship Bob-Sled Races, flying saucer sleds being substituted for standard bob-sleds. As was expected, the Miners won this event too, thus giving them a clean sweep for the day…

25 years ago:
the Sun Star, Mar. 11, 1983

First Coup

Last week the Senate experienced its first coup for the season. Senate President Steve Harris was voted out of his position in a surprise move (though apparently it was only a surprise to Harris).
We say the “first coup” because Mr. Harris has vowed to regain his seat. According to a recent Supreme Court ruling, ASUA senators can elect and re-elect new senate presidents to their hearts delight. Conceivably senators could spend the first hour of every meeting voting on “Senate President for a Day.”
The “revolutionary forces” say they took this bold action to alleviate constant bickering and strife among the troops. It’s difficult for outsiders to judge the political motives of either side of this conflict. If enough senators had problems with Harris, then it was their right to take a vote. If they really were unhappy, perhaps talking with Harris about it first would avoid some of the throes the Senate is going through now.