By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

Only two weeks left, and the pressure is on.  The hallmarks of only two weeks left are becoming more apparent all over campus.  Final projects are being presented, there have been multiple events, and there continues to be multiple events.  I seriously think those in charge of these events know to torture us by putting events on days we can’t make it (just kidding! I know they make these events to give students time off from studying! And for that I salute you!) Here is what you missed on this week’s Digest.

Healthy Cooking Demo
A’viands very own chef extrodinare Chef Patrick Moore along with Sherie Nelson will be hosting a free healthy cooking demonstration this Wednesday, May 5 at 12pm.  Everyone loves food, especially when it is free.  They will be cooking spicy shrimp tacos with grilled tomatillo salsa.  Why not add a new and healthy recipe to your every day cooking? 

UWS Vaccine Clinic
The time is now to beat those pesky viruses and diseases like H1N1, Hepatitis A & B, HPV, Tetanus, and Diphtheria.   There will be a vaccine clinic for these un-fun illnesses this Monday, May 3 from 10am-2pm. All vaccinations are free, and everyone is encouraged to attend.

MWC Summer Hours
From May 17 – August 27 the hours for the MWC will be Monday – Thursday 7am-7pm. Friday 7am-5pm, Saturday 8am-noon, and will be closed on Sundays.  The MWC is free to students, and the public is eligible to buy day/membership passes. What better time to get healthy then summer?

Other things you might want to check out:
-US-Asia Relations International Sports Fiesta Thursday April 29 6:30pm in the MWC
-SOAP end of the year party, Sunday May 2 5-7pm in MWC 1438
-TRiO Day, Friday April 30, 12pm-2pm in Old Main 232  
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By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

Is anyone else feeling like, since Monday, they’ve gotten assigned more assignments then they really care to complete? It certainly feels like there are only two weeks left until finals, and I am getting jittery waiting for summer break! It doesn’t quite help that the weather has refused to fully cooperate.  However, the events from last weekend were a smashing success, and in the coming weeks, plenty more opportunities will arise for all of us (me) to let go of the stress.  Here is what you missed on this week’s digest.

UWS Symphonic Band Concert
Ahh, music, no better way to reduce stress levels.  What could make listening to music better? Not only will you reduce stress by listening to featured music by fellow UWS Students Ian Deterling and Michael Ugrich, but also hear a the Oboe styling of a local High School Junior, Anya Muench from Hermantown.  The concert is being held at 7:30pm this Thursday April 22 and is $5 for adults $3 for students. 

American Sign Language Course
I love watching people use American Sign Language to communicate, despite not having much of a clue what they are talking about.  There is something beautiful about this form of communication (well maybe I’m biased because I think many forms of communication are beautiful.)  A Basic ASL Skills workshop will be held this summer, Thursdays June 10-July 15 from 4-6pm to help people like me learn about ASL.  The class costs $79 and you can register at the Superior Continuing Education/Extension office in Old Main 102.

Book Store Sale
For those of you who like retail therapy, ‘Jacket Book and Supply will be having a sale this Thursday, April 22 from 10am-1pm.  Items will be on sale for up to 50% off.  Even us poor college students can afford things when it is 50% off!

Other things you might want to check out:
-          Earth Day is Thursday April 22.
-          A Severe Weather and Tornado Drill will be conducted Thursday April 22 from 1:45 pm-2pm
-          Brule River Kayak with SOAP, Saturday April 24.  $25 SOAP Members, $30 Non-SOAP members
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By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

What an April we’ve been having! Superior-y weather, earthquakes world wide, the Stinger Magazine being out on newsstands, nuclear treaties, finals is four weeks away, the TV show Glee being back, did I mention the Magazine being on newsstands?  Yes, I know shameless advertisement, but I can’t help myself.   I can legitimately say -for the sake of this article- that yes the Magazine was on the Digest, so please go out and procure your copy! Here are some of the other things you may have missed on this week’s Digest. 

Circle of Native Nations 21st Annual Powwow
This Saturday, April 17th at 1pm the Circle of Native Nations is hosting its 21st Annual Powwow at Wessman Arena.  Festivities include dancing, drumming and other Native traditions.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about cultures, especially of the Ojibwa people from the Duluth-Superior area, as well as to just learn in general.  A feast will be held at 5pm, followed by another Powwow at 7.  Buttons are $3 or free with a Student ID.  

UWS Spring Formal
Want to win a date with an athlete? On April 27th, 13 athletes will be auctioned as dates for the UWS Spring Formal on May 1st.  The Formal will kick off at 8:30pm with a dance-off between athletic teams, and will continue until 1am.  The formal is put on by the UWS Athletics Department, and is a celebration of the school year as well as one awesome way to end a semester.  Tickets cost $5 before May 1st and $10 at the door. 

Public Static (Band)
Everyone listens to music, its one thing that connects nearly all of us.  The Yellowjacet Activities Crew recognizes this, and is bringing in Public Static, a band from St. Paul to rock the Yellowjacket Union this Thursday April 15.  Forget tax day (actually only forget it if you’ve already filled your taxes), and enjoy! The show starts at 8pm and is FREE. 

Other things you might want to check out:
-‘Jacket Book and Supply will be open Saturday April 17 for Campus Preview Days
-Advisement and Enrollment is this week and next week.
- SOAP Whitewater Rafting, registration due Friday April 16, trip May 1 10:30am-5pm $40 SOAP members, $50 non-SOAP members.
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By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

Finals Week count down is at five weeks.  Its getting close, and the broad spectrum of activity happening on the digest is really reflecting the five weeks we have left.  Be proud students! So close to break!  I want to give a quick shot out to the reader who so kindly came in to the Stinger office and pointed out to me my Monday-Tuesday mix-up on my last column, if it weren’t for amazing readers like you, my column wouldn’t be worth its two cents.  I thank you.  So for all of you who didn’t read the digest and choose to read me instead (which, again, I thank you for) this is for you! Here is what you missed on this week’s Digest.

One Book One Community Discussion
The Jim Dan Hill Library will be hosting a community discussion about the books Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingslover on Monday April 12 from 7pm-8pm and Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman on Tuesday April 13 from 6pm-7pm. Both disussions will be held in the Library’s room 103   The disussion on the Kingslover book will be lead by Maureen Salzer and the Fleischman book will be lead by Becky Ardren.  You can pick up guides for the discussions from Becky Ardren in Sundquist 236, or if you have any other questions you can contact Ella Cross at 715-394-8512.  Reading is cool, discussions are even cooler so why not?

“Speak Out, Superior”
Many of you should have noticed the red flags that are posted all around campus.  The nifty red flags are in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  CASDA or the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, which is housed in Hawkes Hall, is sponsoring an event Friday April 16 starting at 4pm at the Yellowjacket Union and ending at the Superior Community Gardens on Hammond Avenue from 5pm-7pm.  The event is free, and will feature a small march to the Superior Court House and sixty seconds of silence in honor of sexual assault victims. 

Campus Wide Calendar
Despite the fact that this new bit of technology could possibly put me out of a job, Technology Services has developed an on-line calendar where all news and events from all departments will now all be housed in one space.  The web link is www.uwsuper.edu/calendar.  Check it out! If we get one for student organizations, you may never have to read the Digest again!

Other things you might want to check out:
-          50 female volunteers needed for a research project. Contact Julie Johnson
-          RAGE Night Friday April 9, HWC from 8pm-11pm (Laser Tag!!!!)
-          International Leadership and Management Seminar YU 153, April 8, 12pm-1pm 
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