By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

What a fantastic week the campus is having! First the weather has been phenomenal, I mean, seriously no snow at the end of March? Take it from a life-long Superior resident, this doesn’t happen very often. Then we only have a four-day week, thank you furlough (sorry to all those faculty and staff that have to take a day without pay, but personally I’m going to enjoy my day off!) Plus there are many amazing things happening around campus! Why don’t you read on and see what you missed on this week’s Digest.

Free Medical Clinic
Healthcare reform hasn’t completely gone through yet. So for those of you who don’t have insurance and feel the need to stop into a clinic, Student Health and Counseling Services is hosting a free clinic at the Lake Superior Life Care Center at 101 West 2nd St. Room 209 in Duluth.  The Clinic will be held Wednesday April 14 and Wednesday April 28 from 1pm-4pm.  Want to make an appointment? Call 218-727-3399.

Gay Straight Alliance Student Panel
It takes a lot of courage for students to band together and proclaim their support on hot-button issues like sexual orientation, especially in a small town.  High School students at Proctor High School have done just that by creating a Gay Straight Alliance at their school.  The students will be at the Yellowjacket Union Tuesday (excuse me for the typo, I had originally put Monday, it is in fact on Tuesday!) April 6 in room 203 from 7pm to 8pm to talk on a panel about the experience of instituting a GSA at their school.

The Mikado Opera
This Thursday April 1, the UW-Superior Music Department will present the second performance of “The Mikado” an opera by Gilbert and Sullivan.  Undergraduate students perform the opera, and it is another wonderful program bringing culture to campus.  The show starts at 7:30 in Thorpe Langley Auditorium and tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for students.

Other things you might want to check out:
-The campus is closed Friday April 1 due to a state mandated Furlough.
-April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day, and UWS is honoring 5 athletes and 1 coach
-Women’s Basketball Magic Show this April 7 in Thorpe Langley
 
 
By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

As someone who stayed in Superior over Spring Break and worked, I don’t feel bad for all of those lamenting the loss of their week of sun and vacation, you lucky bums. However, I do feel bad for how monotonous this week has felt for all of us. The monotony of the week is apparent in the very administrative nature of my Digest article this week. I apologize for the blah-ness, but this is stuff you all really need to know, so please keep your tan scowls to a minimum. So let all that sun you’ve gotten kick up your endorphins and check out what you missed on this week’s digest.

Last Day to Drop a Class
So you haven’t been to this class in well, weeks. You’ve been teetering back and forth about whether or not to drop the class, but hey, there’s time left right? Nope, no there is not. The last day to drop a class without academic penalty is this Friday, March 26. You need to fill out a drop slip with your advisor’s signature, plus pay an 18$ fee. The trade off? No longer needing to worry about what an incomplete will do to your transcripts. Also: Wednesday March 31 is the last day to drop your major and/or advisor before the advisement period.

“The Journey Home” Free Movie Showing
Interested in long term and end of life care? Think that it is an issue worth thinking about? Well the University of Wisconsin Superior Center for Continuing Education/Extention is hosting the showing of “The Journey Home” this Thursday March 25 at 5:30pm at the Barkers Island Inn & Convention Center. “The Journey Home” is directed by James V. Gambone.

Last Day to Make Spring Term Tuition Payments
We all like going to school. Well, at least we all like that we’re going to one day obtain a degree. However, if you still have money on your tuition balance after Thursday March 25, you might be out of luck. Holds will be placed on all students’ accounts whose balances aren’t paid by 4:00pm at the Cashiers office, Old Main 208. Pay those bills!

Other things you might want to check out:
-Jazz Lunch, Friday March 26 12pm-1pm YU Atrium
-Open Mic Night, Friday March 26 8pm YU Atrium, sign ups start at 7pm
-Communicating Arts Major and Minor Scholarships due April 9, by 4pm
 
 
By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

T-minus 2 official days (until the end of Friday) until Spring Break! Give yourself a pat on the back and breathe a sigh of relief, no school for one whole week.  Indicating by the lack of students in all of my classes however, many students have already checked out.  I envy you students for I was unable to leave lovely Superior for break.  Good thing I’ve got my good buddy, the Digest to help me figure out what to do here in Superior. Here is what you missed on this week’s Digest.

Women’s Basketball Hosting Magic Show
Now, it is a bit early, but on April 7 magician Garry Carson will be performing his magic show, “The Reality Magic Show,” in Thorpe Langly Auditorium at 6pm. Carson’s big claim to fame is having performed over 8,000 magic shows at the MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Going to this show will be like Spring Break entertainment after spring break.  Tickets cost $10. 

Vice Chancellor for Campus Life/ Dean of Students Office Scholarships
Free money. Those two words should be enough to get you to come to the Information and Services Desk in the Yellowjacket Union and pick up a packet.  There are a total of 18 scholarships available, 5 of those being for veterans or children of veterans.  The packet has a description of each scholarship and details about what qualifies a student for each scholarship.  Applications are due by March 31, 2010 by 4pm at the Information and Services Desk.  

Jim Grittner Ceramic Exhibit
As the tagline for the Digest says, “Fifty Years and Still Trying to Make Pots” ceramic/art professor Jim Grittner will have his own ceramic pieces on display in the Kruk Gallery.  Grittner who is retiring will also have a reception this Thursday March 11 from 6pm – 8pm.  

Other things you might want to check out:
-Parking will be enforced over Spring Break
-CoEd Volleyball Tournament March 20 at the HWC 9am.  $100 per team 4 person min.  Registration due March 18.
-SIFE and DBE  CEO Forum, Thursday march 11 4pm-5:30pm in Great Room A in the YU
 
 
By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

Ah, how I love spring melt, regardless of the fact that it’s turned the campus into a giant slip-n-slide.  Longer days, snow melting, it all means that spring is just around the corner and that Spring Break is looming! But, don’t count Old Man Winter out just yet, it IS Superior.  As for me, I’m crossing my fingers that the melt continues. In the mean time while I sweat out the weather situation, this is what you missed on this week’s digest.

Head of the Lakes Spring Job Fair
Being a student on a campus that tries its very best to give opportunities has its perks, like the Head of the Lakes Spring Job Fair that Career Services is hosting this upcoming Wednesday March 10 from 2pm – 6pm.  Over 50 employers will attend the event geared to boosting student’s opportunities and hopefully getting them a j-o-b. Dress clothes are preferred at this event which is sponsored by State Farm Insurance and Graymont and Enbridge Energy. Career Services is located in the Yellowjacket Union Suite 230.

Speaking of J-O-B-S
Looking to find one on campus? Check out Jacket Jobs where all the student job openings are now being posted. Jacket Jobs is run by Career Services, and the website is www.uwsuper.edu/career/jacketjobs/index.cfm .  Why not check it out and get a chance to make some cash?

Habitat for Humanity Mini-House Building Contest
Got a knack for creating mini-houses out of Popsicle sticks? Well put your talents to use this Thursday March 11, 5pm-7pm in the YU Great Room for a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser. 1-4 person teams (with a $5 registration fee or a donation of a construction tool) will duke it out to see who can make the best Popsicle house.  Registration is due by March 8, and those interested should contact Jessica Duffy or Katie Fults. 

Other things you might want to check out:
-Giant’s Ridge SOAP and Extreme Sports Club winter adventure. 9am-8pm March 6. $40
-5v5 Soccer Intramural Men & CoEd tournament Saturday March 6, 12pm $15 per team
-RAGE Night March 5 8pm, including 2v2 Volleyball Tournament