By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

As I was looking through this past week’s Digest trying to decide what to highlight, a realization hit me. I more than likely would be too busy to do/attend/participate in most of these, which honestly bummed me out. Part of going to college is the experience, and when we all were filling out applications I’m sure the sleep-eat-school-work-repeat routine wasn’t what we had in mind.  In a way, it made me feel a higher appreciation for all the staff, faculty and students who make these events possible. So, this post is dedicated to all the fine men and women who create these posts in hopes that students will get more involved in their college experience! I’m sure they more than anyone else agree with my sentiment that it’s a travesty most students don’t read the Digest. But as ever, I am here to let you know what you missed on the week’s Digest.

Student Involvement Fair

As if fate had intervened, the same week I’m wishing I could be more involved, the Student Involvement Fair happens to be occurring. This event happens near the beginning of each semester and invites all campus oriented groups, employers, and volunteer opportunities to come and show students what they are all about.   The event will be happening Thursday January 28th from 11am-1pm in the Great Room in the Yellowjacket Union. Go, get involved!

Want to flex your acting muscles?

Want a chance to work on your acting techniques? Ample opportunities arise every semester with the University Theater, but what of those who wish to do so in a much more private setting? Cathy Fank has provided! Cathy Fank will be teaching a directing class this semester that will need actors, and is holding auditions Wednesday February 3 from 4pm-6pm in the Holden Fine Arts Experimental Theater. Personal schedules are a must, and performance dates are April 7, 21, and 28.

GRE prep class

The dreaded GRE… It gives many nightmares. However, the University is willing to help with a prep class that has credits to boot! The course is mostly online and will cover a lot of the basic math and vocabulary that might crop up on the exam. The course runs March 1- May 3. If you want more information call either Marsha at 394-8808 or Heather at 394-8189.

Other things you might want to check out:
-    Nominate your advisor for Outstanding Academic Advising Award at www.uwsuper.edu/advise/
-    Parking Policies and Procedures at www.uwsuper.edu/parking/
-    Intramural registration due Thursday January 28

By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

Starting school for the spring term has been a little odd for me.  As usual the new routine of where I’m going for classes will take some getting used to, but it is the routine I have outside of class that is really going to take some more adjustment time.  With the Yellowjacket Union finally open, finally using the new names and just taking in the new experience with my fellow students my routine feels like it is from a different life.  Luckily there is a plethora of things to do around campus to keep me from getting too turned around. Here is what you missed on the Digest this week.

Pink the Rink
For those of you who know what this is, great! For those of you who don’t, Pink the Rink is a Breast Cancer awareness/fundraiser put on by the Women’s and Men’s hockey team.  The players wear a pink jersey during the game, and then are auctioned off after the game is done.  There are also t-shirts, beanie hats, sweatshirts and other apparel.  The money raised by the sale of the jerseys goes to SMDC Superior’s Cancer Research and Development Center. The women’s game is this Saturday, the 23 at 2pm in Wessman Arena.  The men will Pink the Rink February 6 at 4pm in Wessman.

Block 3 Intramurals
A new semester means a new start to intramural sports.  Sign-ups for this block’s sports is due by January 28 at 10pm at the HWC. The sports offered this block are Basketball (5 v 5), Broomball (5 v 5), Dodgeball (6 v 6), and Kickball (9 v 9).  The leagues can be Men, Women, or CoEd. There is also Extramural Bowling available starting February 1. 

Want to Learn CPR and First Aid?
In some way or another, everyone has witnessed some sort of medical emergency.  Many emergencies happen when there is no one around who knows what to do or is qualified to do so. Could you recognize when someone needs help treating a basic injury? Could you help an ill person until the paramedics or advanced medical personnel arrive? If someone can’t breathe, do you know the proper way to administer CPR? Campus Recreation wants to help you say “yes” by offering an adult CPR/AED & First Aid training course.  The course will be held this Saturday, January 23 from 9am-4pm in the HWC for those who don’t want to be caught off-guard when these kinds of situations arise. The course costs $50, but students, faculty and staff can receive $10 off.

Other things you might want to check out:
-Parking Permit forms available on the UWS webpage. Permits cost $65
-6th Annual Climbing Competition. Kids 12pm-1:30pm Adults 2pm-6pm January 24 in HWC.  $15 before competition, $20 at competition.
-Duluth Emily Program speaker (Presented by Chi Sigma Iota) January 26, 7pm in the YU