By Patrick Lilja
Staff Writer

Hey all – it’s Patrick “reporting” from home in the Twin Cities. I got home over a week ago already. It’s incredible to think that the school year not only went by this fast, but I’m already a week into my summer vacation! My grades started trickling in today as well. I’ve only gotten grades for half my classes so far, so I’m still waiting for grades from the other two classes.

So far this summer has started with me taking care of my uncle’s cats while he is away on a trip. I’ll also be starting “work” for him next week, which consists of farmwork and any other chores that need to be done. Aside from work though, my mother and brother decided to go ahead and get a puppy next month, so it doesn’t look like I’ll be going on any long trips this summer. It’s disappointing, but hey, that’s life sometimes. I haven’t been on a long trip that was actually fun in nearly three years, so I am quite anxious to take one at some point soon.

I hope you are all having great summers so far, and if you aren’t so far, it’s still early yet, so be patient!
 
 
By Nicole Farmakes
Managing Editor

Another semester coming to a close means another bittersweet goodbye to many things.  This week we’ve been saying our goodbyes to the Rothwell Student Center, Chancellor Julius Erlanbach, and our time as finals are just around the corner.  Ah, finals, the bane of most student’s existence.  Not to worry folks, as much as I wish you would all participate in the campus activities being emailed to you through the Digest, I do understand the need to devote precious hours to studying. So for my last blog I will only tell you of a few things as to not try and tempt you from your studies, which could lead to failing classes.  So, for the last time for this year, here is what you missed on this week’s Digest.

Feeding Frenzy
If there ever was a reason to stop and take a break from studying, this event would be it.  Staff and Faculty give something back to students as they serve students with a free meal on the first night of finals.  This year’s Feeding Frenzy will be held in the Markovich Wellness Center from 9pm-11pm. To eat you’ll need your student Id, but for build your own pizza, just showing your Id is a sweet deal.

Arthritis Symposium
You may not know it, but even traditional students could be suffering from arthritis.  Having arthritis can affect everyone from those who have it to those who care for it.  The 13th annual Head of the Lakes Arthritis Symposium will be held Thursday, May 13 starting at 9am.  Prices for UWS students and Faculty are $20, and more information can be gained through contacting the Center of Continuing Education/Extension office. 

Other things you might want to check out:
As promised, not to many things to tempt you, though I think one of these temptations is a very good idea (especially for your stomach) to go to!  Here is one more thing you might want to check out if you’ve got the time:

-Math and Computer Science Club LAN party Saturday, May 8 at noon in Old Main 132
Have a fantastic break everyone! I will see you (hopefully) in the fall!