Lucy Roberts
Editor in Chief

Salutations, fellow students!

The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness in Superior (GEARS) program is looking for mentors for next semester. Check out the specifics on the Academic Service Learning webpage; the deadline for applications is today, so get yours in if you're interested!

If you're free during the seven o'clock hour, there are a few different things you could do to keep yourself occupied:

-Try out for the children's play! Auditions for "Jack and the Beanstalk" are tonight starting at 7 p.m. in Manion Theatre in the Holden Fine Arts Center.

-Not the acting type? You can learn how to wax your skis or snowboard with SOAP from 7 until 9 p.m. in the MWC room 1438. The SOAP staff is more than happy to answer any questions you might have about winter sports and help you get your gear together.

-Not the skiing/snowboarding type? The UW-Superior Guitar Ensemble is performing at 7:30 p.m. in Webb Recital Hall in the Holden Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students.

There; plenty of stuff to aid you in the procrastination of your final paper. Have a great day!

Lucy Roberts
Editor in Chief

Hello there! Glad to see everyone made it through another week. Let's see what's going on this weekend.

E-Hive and PeopleSoft will be down for maintenance today starting at 1 p.m. Plan accordingly.

There are two hockey games this weekend: one on Friday and one on Saturday. Both games feature the men's hockey team going stick-to-stick with UW-River Falls. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. on both nights at Wessman Arena.

The University choirs are holding their annual Celebration of the Season concert on Sunday at 4 p.m. and again on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The performances take place at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior at the corner of Grand and Belknap. This is one you definitely don't want to miss out on!

Here's a tip to save your sanity as you prepare for finals: take a break this weekend and go to Bentleyville to look at the lights and get some hot chocolate. You'll feel a ton better, and you'll do better on your exams, papers and what-have-you.

Have a good one!

Kirsten Scheid
Managing Editor

And a wonderful Thursday to you all!

FTA is still hosting the Scholastic booksale over in the Swenson Gathering Area, 9 to 5 every day through Friday. Hop on over and get your favorite kid a couple of books, and help support FTA and Educational resources in JDH Library.

Speaking of Swenson, Stitchin' Students, a new student org on campus, is looking for people to knit for those in need. Come join them on December 1st, 5:30 to 7:30, Erlenbach Gathering Area. Any skill level welcome. All the essentials (except coffee and cookies) will be provided.

GEARS is looking for awesome people to work with Superior middle school students. Check out the table in the YU, email Cheryl Vise, or stop by Swenson 2047 for more info!

Last but not least, the Alternative Spring Break application deadline is today. Get it in to the YU information desk. Today.

Lots of chances to do good stuff. Have at it!

Kirsten Scheid
Managing Editor

The Future Teacher's Association is holding a book fair! Lots of great looking books for young readers, and toys too! Proceeds go to purchasing books for the Educational Materials section of Jim Dan Hill Library and to the FTA. Remember, the Great Gift-Giving is not that far away. Swenson Hall Gathering Area, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all this week.

UW-Superior’s Education Leadership Department is holding a Wisconsin Native American Read-In at the Educational Resource Center in Swenson Hall 2045. Drop by, sign in, and read from a book or books written by Native American authors. Children's books are highlighted for those who only have a little bit of time, but there are longer selections if you have the time. And refreshments! 7:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Stop in if you have some time.

And don't forget the Student Art Exhibit in the Kruk Gallery, Holden Fine Arts through December 19th. The gallery is open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Monday through Thursday.

Lucy Roberts
Editor in Chief

It's Wednesday! Is anyone else as excited as I am about this? Never mind; that's a rhetorical question.

Pretty much everything is closing up early tonight and won't be open again until the weekend. I know that JDH, the MWC, Jacket Java, the Brick Oven Grille and the Cafeteria are all closing up shop. Check out the school website for a full list of closures and plan accordingly.

There's a big Thanksgiving sale at Yellowjacket Book and Supply today and Friday. Early birds get a special gift if they buy $50 or more's worth of hooded sweatshirts, decals and mugs. Or something along those lines.

Aaand that's it. Have a fantastic break, everybody; I know I will!

Kirsten Scheid
Managing Editor

Anybody out there? Bueller?

There's still time to sign up for the Alternative Spring Break going out to Flathead Valley, Montana, to work with Habitat for Humanity. Applications are at the YU Info desk. Deadline is Dec. 1st. Don't put it off!

The Caf and Brick Oven close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, and Jacket Java shuts down at 4. Caf and Java re-open at 2 on Sunday, with the Brick Oven Grille opening at 4. Plan ahead.

Library is closing at 4:30 on Wednesday and re-opening at 5 on Sunday. Go check out many, many books. Plan ahead.

Marco Water-polo Center closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday and opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Means something.

That's it for me. Drive safely, bag a big buck, and fall as deep into thankfullness as you can.

Lucy Roberts
Editor in Chief

Three days until Thanksgiving! Really looking forward to having some pumpkin pie.

The German Club is hosting a free movie with pizza tonight in the Multicultural Center. There will be a language table at 6 p.m., followed by 'Der Rote Baron' at 7 p.m.

You can apply for the Alternative Spring Break 2012 until December 1. The destination this year is Kalispell, Montana where UW-Superior students will be once again working with Habitat for Humanity.

You can also register to be certified or re-certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED). The workshop is discounted for students and university employees, so get your application in today! It's always a good thing to have.

Have a great day!

Kirsten Scheid
Managing Editor

Thursday! Thursday! “Just one more day” day!

First things first: It's the Great American Smoke-Out today. Be kind. Be tolerant. Duck, when appropriate.

And also beware: The cable guy is coming. Service will be out for a few hours. I don't think it will affect the dorms, but you should be at class if it goes out there.

There's a cool thing going on at the Swenson Gathering Place – a tree with leaves representing something someone's grateful for! I can think of a ton of things. I'll be stopping by tomorrow to tie a leaf on. It goes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is being put on by Student Health and Counseling.

Gender Equity will have a table up in the YU over lunch today and Friday, working to make our campus a safe place for everyone. Stop by and take the pledge.

Open Mic night is tonight starting at 8 p.m. in the YU. Usually a good time. Check it out.

There you have it. Now, go do something nice!

Kirsten Scheid
Managing Editor

Lots of lunchtime stuff going on today!

Random Acts of Kindness Week is being celebrated over in the Swenson Hall Gathering Area, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sure to brighten up your day.

The Superior Stew Forum is being held from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, 232 Old Main.

Gender Equity is working to change the language we use. Stop by and talk about words that heal, not hurt, over the noon hour in the Yellowjacket Union. Lots of ways to play.

For some reason, the Writing Center is promoting NaNoWriMo - National November Writing Month. I don't think they expect you to finish a novel in three hours, but they will have other wordish things aside from writing for you to do. It's in Swenson 1030 from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by UW-Superior Writing Center, the Writing Program, and English Club.

And enough with the words, already! Bring on the drums! Percussion and Steel Drum Ensemble concert, 7:30 pm, Thorpe Langely, Old Main. Adults $5, students and Seniors $3.

Have a good day, and spread a little joy.

Lucy Roberts
Editor in Chief

Welcome to Monday! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and is ready for another fun-filled week of activities! Oh; and school. Here's what's happening today.

For one, this week is Words Hurt Week. Gender Equity challenges everyone on campus to keep degrading  words out of our conversations, and not allow others to do such. There will be a table in the YU from noon to 1 p.m. every day this week where you can stop by to sign a pledge and poster campaign as a way to make campus more welcoming and safe. You can also make a t-shirt at 7 p.m. tonight in the Gender Equity Center, Swenson 1031.

There are three climate survey forums today: one for non-teaching academic staff from 10 to 11 a.m.; one for women from 2 to 3 p.m.; and one for all students from 4 to 5 p.m.  All forums will be held in YU 202.

Comedian Tig Notaro will be performing stand-up at 8 p.m. in the YU Shippar Atrium tonight. Notaro has been on such television programs as 'The Sarah Silverman Program', 'Last Comic Standing', and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', among others. Sounds like a grand old time!

Have a great day!