Talk:College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's University

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Why isn't the title of this article College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University? -- Zoe

See the Wikipedia:Village pump discussion with regards to this, towards the bottom. College of Saint Benedict | Saint John's University is the official designation. -- TimmyD 05:18 May 2, 2003 (UTC)

Zoe made me ponder though: Do you pronounce your colleg's name as "College of Saint Benedict Saint John's University" (in a row, non-stop)? If so, then the current title is fine. Or, do you pronounce the pipe as "and"? If so, this page should be moved. (To move, just click on the link "Move this page" on the left panel/bar of links.) --Menchi 08:10 May 2, 2003 (UTC)

You're correct in that it's pronounced in one fell swoop when said in full. More commonly though, especially among the student population is either CSB/SJU or St. Ben's, St. John's respectively. --TimmyD 05:53 May 3, 2003 (UTC)

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Controversy and missing person

You've done a balanced presentation by adding the merits of the institution without overpraising as well as mentioning its controversial aspect. But, I'm not sure if the incident of one missing person is considered as a notable controversy. I'm certain it is deeply emotional and very devastating for Joshua's family and friends, but there are thousands of missing person cases each year around the globe, so it is not possible to include them all here in Wikipedia. But, you know more about this incident than the other contributors at work. You're the only Wikipedian from your college. Do you consider its importance to be great that it deserves its own paragraph in the article? Does this incident have a significant effect on the institution and its people? --Menchi 08:10 May 2, 2003 (UTC)

One of the greatest strengths that I feel this college has is its sense of community, which is embolstered by its deep ties to Benedictine life. As a result of this, I can't think of anyone who isn't in some way affected by the disappearance of Joshua Guimond, either that they knew him directly or know someone who knows him. I would estimate that about 70% of the student population in one way or another has participated or is currently participating in the search to find him. Perhaps I should explain in more detail this information, especially with regards to the Jacob Wetterling Foundation [1] ... Jacob Wetterling was abducted from this same area near on a couple decades ago, and I know that JWF has been working very closely on this case. Thanks for the insight and different viewpoints! -- TimmyD 20:50 May 2, 2003 (UTC)