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

By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

Wow, how about that USA – Canada hockey game last Sunday? Well even if hockey isn’t your thing and you didn’t watch it, you’ve probably heard about it! Personally, I’d love to see a rematch (for my Canadian readers)/ a re-peat (for my American readers) in the Gold Medal Game. What does this have to do with the digest you say? Well why don’t you check out below (or read the digest) and see! This is what you missed in this week’s digest.

Women’s NCHA Hockey Playoffs
The Yellowjacket Women have made it to the NCHA playoffs for hockey.  As the women’s USA team has made it to the Gold Medal Game, the Women face of this Friday February 26 at 7:05pm to try and skate their way into the NCHA Frozen Four. The Women will also play another game this Saturday at 5pm.  Support our Women’s Hockey team as they try to emulate (albeit on a smaller scale) the USA hockey teams! Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for students, youth, and seniors, because it is a NCHA playoff series, using student ID’s or passes will not be permitted.

Comedian Adam Ace
It’s totally at that point in the semester where we are all dragging and just counting down the days until spring break.  There are plenty of long faces around campus. Luckily the next YAC event is Comedian Adam Ace.  Ace was awarded Comedian of the Year by the Association for the Promotion of Activities.  Frowns will turn upside down this Monday at 8pm in the Yellowjacket Union Atrium when Ace takes the stage! Don’t miss it!

Black Student Union Soul Food Dinner
Free food, and entertainment hosted by the Black Student Union will happen this Saturday February 27 at 5:30pm in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room.  There will also be a silent auction sponsored by the World Student Association, all proceeds going to Red Cross Haiti Relief.  A dance in the Multicultural Center in Old Main will follow at 10pm.

Other things you might want to check out:
-Math and Computer Science Club LAN Friday March 5 at noon
-Open MIC Night Friday February 26 8pm in the YU Atrium
-UWS Symphonic Band Concert, Thursday February 25 7:30pm in Thorpe Langley Auditorium

By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

The 21st Winter Olympics are officially in full swing! I admit, I am a huge fan of the Winter Olympics and have watched events every day so far.  However, this has severely cut into my homework/doing activities around campus time. This was incredibly sad though, because the past week, the Digest has literally exploded with things to do.  Even picking a few things to highlight this week were incredibly difficult! So my suggestion (which I apply to myself as well) is to DVR (or if you still have a VHS tape) whatever Olympic event and get out and enjoy campus! This is what you missed on this week’s Digest.

Diversity Film Festival
One of the things the University of Wisconsin Superior is good at is bringing attention to issues that matter to students.  One major issue is that of diversity.   We see and deal with diversity issues in our everyday life.  Now Student Government Association Diversity Director Anita Giri is putting on a Diversity Film Festival Friday March 5 to call attention to this issue once again.  Gran Torino, a movie stared and directed by Clint Eastwood, will be shown at 4pm in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room.

Student Government Association Open Positions
UWS is a very easy campus to get involved in, because there are opportunities around every corner.  A very big opportunity has arisen in the Student Government Association.  Two senator positions have become available to students, Senator At Large and a Communications and Fine Arts Senator.  If ever was a time to want to make your voice heard on campus, this is an incredible opportunity.

“Wiley and the Hairy Man”
The University Theater is opening its second production of the year this Friday February 19at 7:30pm at the Manion Theater in the Holden Fine Arts building.  The story is about a boy and his dog and their adventures.  Performances are February 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 7:30pm and February 21 and 28 at 1pm.  The proceeds from the performance on February 27 will be donated to the Animal Rescue Foundation of Superior. Tickets cost $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 children, $2 for UWS students. Special Group rates are available.

Other things you might want to check out:
-Snowshoe with SOAP, February 20 8am-4pm.  $10 SOAP members, $20 Non-SOAP
-Swing Dance, February 20, 7pm in the YU Great Room. $5 Adults, $3 students and seniors
-Blood Drive, February 26 from 10am-2pm in the YU Circle Drive

By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

Finally winter in Superior is starting to actually look like winter in Superior.  Over the past few days a few inches of fluffy white stuff blanketed and covered most of the melted down ice-snow we had. It is almost like a fresh start to the semester.  As well, there has been an abundance of new postings on the Digest and here is your chance to start fresh and read it right? (I’ll pretend you all agreed with me there.)  Just in case the snow is hindering your ability to check your e-mail, here is what you missed on this week’s Digest.

Mock Trial Meet
The American Mock Trial Association student organization of University of Wisconsin Superior is hosting the Durst Memorial Upper Midwest Regional for Mock Trials this February 12-14 in the Yellowjacket Union.  This is definitely an event for people who like watching shows like Law and Order because Mock Trial is basically the same thing. Students are given a trial and they act it out.  The actual schedule is on the Digest e-mails but will be posted in the YU.  It is asked however that if attending, onlookers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled event.

2nd Annual Intercollegiate American Indian Storytelling “Sharing Our Gifts”
In conjunction with St. Scholastica, Lake Superior College, and University of Minnesota Duluth, the University of Wisconsin Superior is hosting the Ojibwe and Lakota Storytellers.  The event will happen on March 6, starting at 9am in the Yellowjacket Union Great room.  There will be a continental breakfast as well as many stories given in both the Ojibwe and Lakota languages.  A donation of a non-perishable food item is encouraged.  Any questions and concerns will be taken by Ivy Vainio at 715-394-8415.

Want to Learn Japanese?
Instructor Miaki Habuka will be offering two Monday night five week seminars starting March 1 through May 10 to teach willing students the Japanese language.  The first five week seminar is Japanese I, and the second is Japanese II.  The cost for each separate class is $49 or $89 for both.  What a better opportunity to enrich your culture then to learn a foreign language? If interested in registering, students can visit Old Main 102 the Continuing Education/Extension office or call 715-394-8469.

Other things you might want to check out:
- Men’s Hockey v. St. Scholastica Thursday February 11, 7:05pm at Wessman Arena
- RAGE night, Friday February 12, 8pm to 11pm in the HWC
- Lost and Found Web site http://www.uwsuper.edu/safety/information/lostfound.cfm

 

 

By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

As I was looking through this past week’s Digest trying to decide what to highlight, a realization hit me. I more than likely would be too busy to do/attend/participate in most of these, which honestly bummed me out. Part of going to college is the experience, and when we all were filling out applications I’m sure the sleep-eat-school-work-repeat routine wasn’t what we had in mind.  In a way, it made me feel a higher appreciation for all the staff, faculty and students who make these events possible. So, this post is dedicated to all the fine men and women who create these posts in hopes that students will get more involved in their college experience! I’m sure they more than anyone else agree with my sentiment that it’s a travesty most students don’t read the Digest. But as ever, I am here to let you know what you missed on the week’s Digest.

Student Involvement Fair

As if fate had intervened, the same week I’m wishing I could be more involved, the Student Involvement Fair happens to be occurring. This event happens near the beginning of each semester and invites all campus oriented groups, employers, and volunteer opportunities to come and show students what they are all about.   The event will be happening Thursday January 28th from 11am-1pm in the Great Room in the Yellowjacket Union. Go, get involved!

Want to flex your acting muscles?

Want a chance to work on your acting techniques? Ample opportunities arise every semester with the University Theater, but what of those who wish to do so in a much more private setting? Cathy Fank has provided! Cathy Fank will be teaching a directing class this semester that will need actors, and is holding auditions Wednesday February 3 from 4pm-6pm in the Holden Fine Arts Experimental Theater. Personal schedules are a must, and performance dates are April 7, 21, and 28.

GRE prep class

The dreaded GRE… It gives many nightmares. However, the University is willing to help with a prep class that has credits to boot! The course is mostly online and will cover a lot of the basic math and vocabulary that might crop up on the exam. The course runs March 1- May 3. If you want more information call either Marsha at 394-8808 or Heather at 394-8189.

Other things you might want to check out:
-    Nominate your advisor for Outstanding Academic Advising Award at www.uwsuper.edu/advise/
-    Parking Policies and Procedures at www.uwsuper.edu/parking/
-    Intramural registration due Thursday January 28

By Nikky Farmakes
Managing Editor

Starting school for the spring term has been a little odd for me.  As usual the new routine of where I’m going for classes will take some getting used to, but it is the routine I have outside of class that is really going to take some more adjustment time.  With the Yellowjacket Union finally open, finally using the new names and just taking in the new experience with my fellow students my routine feels like it is from a different life.  Luckily there is a plethora of things to do around campus to keep me from getting too turned around. Here is what you missed on the Digest this week.

Pink the Rink
For those of you who know what this is, great! For those of you who don’t, Pink the Rink is a Breast Cancer awareness/fundraiser put on by the Women’s and Men’s hockey team.  The players wear a pink jersey during the game, and then are auctioned off after the game is done.  There are also t-shirts, beanie hats, sweatshirts and other apparel.  The money raised by the sale of the jerseys goes to SMDC Superior’s Cancer Research and Development Center. The women’s game is this Saturday, the 23 at 2pm in Wessman Arena.  The men will Pink the Rink February 6 at 4pm in Wessman.

Block 3 Intramurals
A new semester means a new start to intramural sports.  Sign-ups for this block’s sports is due by January 28 at 10pm at the HWC. The sports offered this block are Basketball (5 v 5), Broomball (5 v 5), Dodgeball (6 v 6), and Kickball (9 v 9).  The leagues can be Men, Women, or CoEd. There is also Extramural Bowling available starting February 1. 

Want to Learn CPR and First Aid?
In some way or another, everyone has witnessed some sort of medical emergency.  Many emergencies happen when there is no one around who knows what to do or is qualified to do so. Could you recognize when someone needs help treating a basic injury? Could you help an ill person until the paramedics or advanced medical personnel arrive? If someone can’t breathe, do you know the proper way to administer CPR? Campus Recreation wants to help you say “yes” by offering an adult CPR/AED & First Aid training course.  The course will be held this Saturday, January 23 from 9am-4pm in the HWC for those who don’t want to be caught off-guard when these kinds of situations arise. The course costs $50, but students, faculty and staff can receive $10 off.

Other things you might want to check out:
-Parking Permit forms available on the UWS webpage. Permits cost $65
-6th Annual Climbing Competition. Kids 12pm-1:30pm Adults 2pm-6pm January 24 in HWC.  $15 before competition, $20 at competition.
-Duluth Emily Program speaker (Presented by Chi Sigma Iota) January 26, 7pm in the YU

By Nikky Farmakes

And…. We’ve made it! The end of Finals Week is in sight, and winter break is calling us.  However, the end of Finals pretty much equals the end of hubbub around campus (I’m crying a little bit too… on the inside.) Students will continue to receive Digest e-mails over break and I – just like every other student – will not be reading them. Don’t worry! My blog updates on what you missed will continue when Spring Semester rolls around, but the big move from RSC to the new YU will be eating up my e-mail reading time. If you’re going to miss our Thursday trysts, keep checking in, for I will be blogging about the experience of moving the new building in! Until next time my fellow students, this is what you missed in this week’s digest.

Need an ID? Get them while you can!

Is your ID worn out, broken, or you just haven’t gotten one yet? Get one as soon as you can before you can’t! Due to moving into the new Yellowjacket Union, the Information Desk will not be making IDs from December 23 to January 12.  Make sure you get your ID while you can.

Slow Internet?

Who hasn’t experienced snail’s paced Internet – especially on the high traffic UWS network? Technology Services hears your pleas and has come out on the Digest with tips to speeding up your Internet. The biggest suggestion: use an Ethernet cable and connect this to the Internet. Any more questions? Check out their website at http://www.uwsuper.edu/technology/help/tips/index.cfm


Other things you might want to check out:
-HWC Winter Hours are posted on the Digest as well as on the uwsuper.edu website.
-A list of graduates is posted on the Stinger Media website. (That’s on here ☺ )

Have an amazing break! Please be safe!