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The EERC Tree (1915-2010) lived in front of the EERC building. The EERC Tree has regularly won most elections like Winter Carnival

Queen, Homecoming Queen, and USG officer positions. Much to the disappointment of those who voted for it, the EERC

Tree was never actually allowed to win elections.

During the month of April 2003, the EERC Tree was decorated with CDs and other objects in protest of a 98 billion

dollar lawsuit against Joe Nievelt by the RIAA.

On August 17, 2010, the EERC Tree was cut down. The following letter was [http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/ttoday/previous.php?issue=20100818&id=10768&nav=1#2 published] as explanation.

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The Leaning Tree Comes Down

by John Gagnon, promotional writer

 

 

According to the grounds manager, the tree will be replaced with a 12-13' white pine within a few weeks.

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