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!
 
 
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  
 
 
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
 
 
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.
 
 
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 
 
 
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