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The Future of Drones

Aaron Kostrzewa Lode Writer

If you’re looking for a topic of controversy these days, look no further than drones. From Amazon wanting to deliver packages, to farmers looking to analyze their crops, to media companies creating movies from above, there’s no shortage of possibilities. But with any new technology comes resistance, and drones are no exception. In comparison, when the Internet first came out, people were reluctant to jump in and use it. With unfamiliarity comes hesitation. People can use drones for noble causes and people can abuse the use of drones. The same is true for the internet, guns, and money. While certain individuals thought it would be smart to fly over the White House and prisons others are performing search and rescue missions with them. Regardless of your view on the new technology, drones are here. With any emerging market, everyone wants a slice of the pie, and companies are popping up all over to get their share.

Bloomberg.com predicts that drones will be an $82 billion market world-wide by 2025, and entrepreneurs have their ears perked. Technology companies are constantly competing to create the newest drone with the best battery life, greatest payload, and safety features while other companies are seeking to create antidrone devices.

Drones will be an $82 billion market worldwide by 2025, and entrepreneurs have their ears perked. Currently, there are virtually no regulations for recreational use of drones, only recommended safe flying practice. Commercial use is a whole different beast. In a highly unregulated market, commercial drone businesses are popping up all over the place. Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed extremely strict laws while

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they try to figure out how to introduce commercial drones to the public. Unfortunately, the FAA missed the recent deadline of Sept. 30, 2015, mandated by Congress in 2012, to come up with a comprehensive rulebook for commercial drone use. However, they don’t let all commercial drone use go by the wayside, the FAA just tagged a company $1.9 million for making unauthorized commercial drone flights in Chicago and New York without proper permission.

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As mentioned, recreation drone flight is becoming increasingly easy to start a fun hobby. Entry level drone prices for a suitable drone come in around $400. Drones at this level usually have built in HD cameras, a return to home feature, and GPS flight capabilities. If you want the bare bones for a drone, you’re looking at a mere $50, but they are quite easy to crash. If you have an interest in drones, start small and work your way up, they are going to be an important part of our future!

Student Org Spotlight: Competitive Rifle Team Evan Mayer Lode Writer Every student organization has a unique goal that is it trying to accomplish. These goals can range from getting people together to play a game, to raising money for a charitable cause. The Competition Rifle Team of Michigan Technological University has the goal of consistently hitting their targets better than their competitors. Although the Competition Rifle Team is now listed as a club, there was a time when it was a funded team. The team originally began in the 1940s, but was cut in the 1980s when the University removed funding from most of their NCAAaffiliated teams. The team reemerged as a student organization in 1994 when they were able to get funding from the Undergraduate Student Government. The team has seen some rapid growth even in the last year as it has gone from five to 18 members. Like any sport, the team spends a lot of time practicing. They practice every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday in the shooting range in the Student Development Complex. Monday and Tuesday practice is from 6-10 p.m., while on Saturdays the guns are firing

from 2- 6 p.m. There are a plethora of skills for team members to master. Competition may require individuals to shoot from up to four positions, and with two different guns: the .22 long rifle and .177 air rifle. The Rifle Team competitions take place at least once a month, as they shows off their skills most often in postal competitions. These competitions take place in the SDC’s shooting range and the team then sends their targets to a site where they are scored and judged against other schools, such as Michigan State and the University of Michigan. The team also travels to a couple of competitions off site, like the Boilermaker Invitational they will be headed to this weekend at Purdue University. Beyond competitions and practice, a popular tradition of team members is Finals Stress-Relief Night. This event typically takes place during the week leading up to exams and involves members trading their typical targets for their textbooks and old homework. Club dues for the semester are $20, but shooting for the whole year is only $30. Additional fees are required to shoot in competitions. The dues let Continued on page 4

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The Career Fair From the Employer’s Perspective

A record 370 companies came to this year’s Career Fair.

Peter Nouhan News Editor The week before this Fall’s Career Fair, I wrote a piece titled “Essential Tips for Career Fair,” to provide students planning on attending the event with a brief guide of important preparation tips. The following week I was contacted by Brenda, a representative from one of the 350+ companies that filled the SDC on campus the day of the Fair. Brenda was eager to share her experience - what she liked about the Fair, and what she thought could use more improvement. Additionally, being a mother of two Michigan Tech students, she wanted to help other students understand the importance of being well prepared before attending such an event. This was the first time that Brenda’s company attended the fair, and she was impressed with how busy the event was.

Frequently, Brenda and her husband (another representative of the company) would present their company profile to multiple students at once, in order to

“The kids that stood out the most were the ones that were very comfortable in their own skin, very conversational and not afraid to answer questions.” make sure that everyone who wanted to meet them had an opportunity to do so. However, it was obvious that some of the students were better prepared than others. Brenda compared the event to

speed dating. “You’re going to meet 50 people and spend only five minutes with each of them. Only a small percentage are going to be memorable, and an ever smaller number are going to be potential candidates. You have to look good on paper, look good in person, and have a personality.” Unfortunately, most of the students that Brenda and her husband encountered at the fair didn’t make the cut. And the cuts weren’t necessarily due to problems with a particular student’s qualifications. She was adamant that more emphasis was placed on “their communication skills, their social skills, and their confidence.” Another significant disqualification was when students were unfamiliar with the company and were uncomfortable admitting it. Brenda says that giving generic answers, and trying too hard to make the cut, does a disservice to an applicant. How can students refine their social

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skills? Brenda thinks that students should get out of their comfort zone more often, and try things that they aren’t necessarily accustomed to. “Join a club,” she said. “It’s not easy to meet new people or to network,” she admitted, but Brenda says these skills are absolutely necessary in order to have a successful Career Fair experience. She said, “the kids that stood out the most were the ones that were very comfortable in their own skin, very conversational and not afraid to answer questions.” Perhaps the best way to prepare for Career Fair is to start going to them early on, even as a freshman. Brenda’s daughter went to five Career Fairs before she got an internship, but she went into every new experience with the attitude that she’d get better and learn more each time. Brenda also noticed that a lot of students neglected to add hobbies to Continued on page 5

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Grant awarded for Ultrahigh Resolution Mass Spectrometer Hannah Ramsby Lode Writer

Dr. Lynn Mazzoleni and her research team of the Michigan Tech Chemistry Department were awarded over $500,000 on Sept. 16 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This award will go toward the acquisition of an ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometer. Mazzoleni is the lead investigator of a team that includes students and researchers at Tech, and they have a need for an ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometer in order to pursue their individual fields of research. Together, the team developed the proposal for the grant and rereceived over $700,000 total with 70 percent coming from the NSF and 30 percent coming from various sources at Tech. There are several goals that the team hopes to accomplish with the new instrument including the molecular analysis of atmospheric aerosol, peat porewater, natural and engineered water and infant tears. They also hope that the acquisition of the instrument will provide many educational opportunities for different students and researchers

“We can also do framentation analysis so we can learn a lot about structure, but it has the possibility of getting a very accurate mass measurement and so we actually don’t nned to know what the compound is before the analysis.” -Dr. Lynn Mazzonleni across Michigan Tech. Mazzoleni is an atmospheric chemist and much of her work involves the use of

ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry to identify different molecules in aerosol samples: snow, rain, etc. The atmosphere contains thousands of organic molecules which require very sophisticated technology to analyze.

The new technology will be very beneficial to the entire scientific community at Michigan Tech, and it will allow for better educational opportunities on campus. “This mass spectrometer is really special because it can serve as a detector for analyzing compounds,” Mazzoleni explained. “We can also do fragmentation analysis so we can learn a lot about structure, but it has the possibility of getting a very accurate mass measurement and so we actually don’t need to know what the compound is before the analysis because we can calculate the number of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, etc. from the mass”. With regards to the technology already available at Tech, Mazzoleni said that “you would already have to know what the compound is before the analysis based on the chromatography or you might be able to figure out what a compound is based on its fragmentation but usually that’s not enough.” The significance of the new mass spectrometer is the new research opportunities that the instrument presents. “Right now I usually go off-site to another institution to do the mass spec analysis but they don’t have the chromatography and so we’ll be able to develop new analytical techniques to really look at complex matrices in new ways.” With the new mass spectrometer researchers like Mazzoleni will be able to have several different tools here on campus, making it more convenient

An ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometer in use.

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to perform numerous different types of analyses. The new technology will be very beneficial to the scientific community at MTU and it will allow for better educational opportunities on campus. “We’ve felt limited in the numbers of opportunities that we can give students because the instrumentation is off campus. It costs a lot of money to take students to another location to do research ... you go off campus for a week to do some really fancy research with a really fancy mass spectrometer and it’s really overwhelming, there’s so much information that comes at you really quickly,” said Mazzoleni. The ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometer is set to be purchased and ready for use by fall 2016.

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members access all equipment, including rifles and shooting scopes. Purchasing ammunition is required, but the team has some available for purchase at an affordable price. Joining the team is as easy as coming to one of the practices. They even let newcomers shoot for free at their first practice. And there are no serious commitment. The three practice times each week are not mandatory, so team members can show up as often as they like. If someone has a passion for shooting or just looking to sharpen their skills for the hunting seasons ahead, the Competition Rifle Team could be the student organization that is the right fit for you.

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Inside Look: Undergraduate research in biology department Jon Jaehnig Lode Writer This week’s Inside Look investigated the lab of Professor John Durocher of the Biology Department. Durocher has some advice for undergraduate students seeking research experience, and revealed some of the research that he is currently conducting in his lab. In addition to three publications last year, Durocher, who specialises in human physiology, has two on-going projects that he is really excited about. Both of the studies contribute to an argument in health science that has been labeled by some “Fitness

“I try to take people that I think would benefit from doin research in my lab, and I try to help assign a project that I think will help them the most.” -Dr. John Durocher Versus Fatness,” questioning whether it is more important to lower fat, such as through a diet, or to increase aerobic fitness, like one might do through exercise. The first of these projects involves a possible relation between visceral fat and resting sympathetic nerve traffic, and has

entailed working with Dr. Jason Carter’s Integrative Physiology Lab in the SDC in addition to local hospitals. The research involves the introduction of various stressors, to see how abdominal obesity may affect responses. Tests are still underway, as they require 12 weeks of research on several variables. Although the results may not be ready for publication,Travis Wakeham (Durocher’s current Masters student) presented the abstract and a poster on the project at the Experimental Biology Conference last year and won an international award for the work. Professor Durocher believes that Wakeham is the first Tech student to have received the award. The second project being done by Durocher’s lab is a joint project with Dr. Steve Elmer in the Kinesiology Department. Elmer has an “Upper Body Ergometer,” a machine similar to a bike that is pedaled by with one’s arms. An individual using the machine may pedal the machine, or use a motorised version which allows the user to attempt to resist the motor. While designed to work out the arms and upper body, users of the machine seem to be showing improved respiratory muscles as well. This “testing intensive” project, which requires seven-week trials of multiple variables, is also still in the pre-publication phase. Work conducted on the experiment was presented at the Life Science Technology Institute’s Forum that was hosted on campus earlier this year. While Durocher is currently working with four undergraduate students and is waiting until spring to take new researchers on, he says that he knows that other professors, especially newer professors in the Biology Department, are actively looking for student researchers.

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When approaching a professor for research, Durocher suggests scheduling a meeting with the professor, and to show up with enthusiasm and a resume. While past experience is important, the student’s goals

“It’s rewarding for me if I see an email back saying, ‘That experience was really valuable.’ Just to play a part is important to me.” -Durocher may also be used to put them in a research role that will benefit them the most. As Durocher said, “I try to take people that I think would benefit from doing research in my lab, and I try to help assign a project that I think will help them the most.” Durocher also mentioned that a number of students who have conducted research under him are now in Medical, or Graduate School, and many believe that their research experience in Durocher’s lab was invaluable. In some cases his students have met their graduate advisors at other universities through their experiences in his lab, such as reviewing papers, or working with an institutional review board to conduct human-participant research. “It’s rewarding for me if I see an email back saying ‘That experience was really valuable,’” Durocher said. While he is careful not to take too much credit, he said, “Just to play a part in that is important to me.”

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Career Fair Continued from page 3 their resumes. “Put hobbies on your resume, it doesn’t have to be a paying job to be a relevant job experience,” she said. Employers give higher consideration to people who have hands-on experience. Brenda was happy to offer a few suggestions about what Michigan Tech could do in the future to make Career Fair a more worthwhile experience for students. She thinks that the kids that need the most help aren’t taking advantage of the resources available to them. “Something should be mandatory to help those kids, even as early as freshman orientation,” she said. She suggests having older students, who have had successful internships and co-ops, share their experiences with the younger kids to give them ideas on what they need to do to prepare. Brenda was happy to report that her company is very likely to attend the next Michigan Tech Career Fair. The company had attended this Fair with the intention of hiring one full time engineer, but during the Fair they realized that offering internships and co-ops would be a great opportunity to develop a relationship with younger students who might end up being future employees. Brenda said that companies that are hiring generally don’t want to wait three years for a kid to graduate. “We want to snag the good ones while they’re young,” she said If you didn’t get an offer this fall, make sure you consider Brenda’s suggestions when you are preparing for the next Fair this February and stay tuned in for more information from the Michigan Tech Lode.

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Women in Computing Sciences Shelby Sebring Lode Writer Computer science is one of the most rapidly growing fields in the world today. The term is broad, and includes countless subfields: artificial intelligence, graphics, data analysis, game design, networking and communication, and much more. With so many applications and extremely promising career opportunities, it’s no surprise that computer science is a popular major at Tech, and there are several student organizations relating to it. But what about the women in the field? At a university like Tech, where women are still a minority, being a woman in a highly technical discipline can be difficult and disillusioning at times. Despite this, the number of women enrolling in computer science has been increasing over the past years, with a high retention rate. Luckily, there is an organization created solely for this group: Women in Computing Sciences (WiCS). WiCS is a casual, student-led organization that works to increase knowledge of women contributing to

all aspects of computing, as well as improve their learning and working environments, provide professional networking opportunities, and serve as a support group for women in the field. It is a small, close-knit group of undergraduate and graduate students and faculty who share a common interest in computer science. For being so small, WiCS does some amazing things. The group values the importance of networking, and members can attend events like a luncheon with representatives from Google to chat about the company’s software developments. Recruiting is another important goal of WiCS, as young women are often discouraged from pursuing technical careers. The group does a number of outreach events every year, such as the recent visit to a local middle school to inspire girls to explore programming and connect them with successful female students and faculty. Tech’s small group of female computing students intends to increase its numbers over the next few years and continue to provide a fun, supportive network for students, faculty, alumni and future computer scientists.

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Hacking the future at local Hack Day Shelby Sebring Lode Writer

When some of us hear the word “hacking,” we may imagine a criminal mastermind breaking into a computer system to steal billions of dollars. Others may think of the “life hacks” prevalent on media sites, offering tricks to solve all of life’s little problems, from eating breakfast to organizing a desk. For the Tech students who participated in Local Hack Day on Saturday, though, hacking is much more than just making life easier, and it certainly isn’t illegal. In general, hacking is the process of modifying something that already exists to be used for another purpose. Hackathons, as described by student Nat Shapiro, are “innovation-athons,” gatherings of students of all majors and experience levels who are excited to collaborate and create awesome new technology for every purpose imaginable. Local Hack Day, organized by Major League Hacking (MLH), an international community of student hackers, is an annual event that spans 12 hours and takes place at over 85 locations across the globe, involving more than 3,500 students. Throughout the day, participants could watch live streams with countless workshops in topics such as Java and Python, Android and Arduino put

on by MLH. The 32 Tech participants were too busy to watch the livestream, however. Students headed to the labs in the morning and got to work, and later that evening, reemerged with their creations. Among the completed projects were a PhD button to turbo-type a thesis or code at the literal press of a button, a headband to control the pitch of a midi by reading delta brain waves, and the IoTea, a teapot controlled through the internet. Though the event wasn’t a competition, prizes were offered for Most Simply Useful, Most Extravagantly Useless and Most Michigan Techiest. The real paybacks for participating in hackathons are invaluable – fun, collaboration, experience. At larger hackathons, like the Tech Hacks to be held this Feb. 12, participants will have the opportunity to meet and work with representatives from companies presenting new technology that is not yet available to the public. At Michigan Tech, students are encouraged to create the future. “This campus needs to start doing more things,” Shapiro emphasized. Though casual and fun, the applications of hackathons are real. With projects involving everything from 3D printers to art, gaming and entrepreneurship, there is an opportunity for everyone to hack something and solve a real-world problem.

Tech’s talent showcased at Spotlight Night Davy McLeod Lode Writer Last week, on Oct. 8, a spectacular exhibit of Michigan Tech’s talent was put on in the MUB ballroom. Among the entertainers were comedians, a baton twirler and staff spinner, musicians, a juggler and a street dancer. Each and every one proved that showmanship is abundant here in the Houghton area. It was the annual Spotlight Night, in which students earn homecoming points by showing off their skills on stage. The entire event was hilariously hosted by Michael Harrison, a comedian from Canada who’s touring the United States like a tidal wave of laughter. His style leaves no stone unturned, and soon the audience

members were feeling actively invested in the show to come. Harrison immediately connected with the crowd and got them warmed up and energized. “I’ve performed on cruise ships, in casinos and at private parties,” Harrison said after the show. “Anything that pays,” he added with a goofy grin. The first act to grace the stage was an interesting cover of Imgaine Dragons’ “Radioactive” by Dan Hannah and Kylie Lettow. Hannah played the acoustic guitar, while Lettow belted out the catchy chorus. They represented Sigma Rho and Alpha Gamma Delta respectively. Next up was a lip sync battle between Austin Nyenhuis and Magana Dykema. The two took turns silently singing along to radio hits like Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA,” Katy Perry’s “California Gurls”

and the more recent “All of Me” by John Legend. Nyenhuis attempted to win the spectators over with ridiculous dance moves and outfits, but Dykema dominated by getting down to the crowd’s level and putting her heart into it. Act three was Terrianna Bradley, from Detroit, who showcased her long-term experience and background twirling batons as a captain of her program in high school. “I put together a series of eight counts to create the routine,” Bradley explained later. The impressive result was backed up by a marching band version of “Velvet Ropes” by Janet Jackson. Then third year Tech student Nick Thomas stepped up to the mic, a large arsenal of props in tow. Thomas’ dry sense of humor, combined with his mind-

bending magic and juggling feats made for a class act. Thomas consistently poked fun at himself becoming stumped by his own magic, then abruptly wowing the onlookers with the trick’s completion. Thomas took some audience members right out of their chairs, to help him with wild stunts like juggling three knives blindfolded, or puzzling illusions like guessing a girl’s playing card from the start of the show. Thomas trains tirelessly; sometimes three hours a day. He holds several world records for juggling and has competed internationally, winning gold medals on multiple occasions. “My favorite way to make people laugh is to flub tricks,” Thomas said later. “I’m on Continued on next page

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Spotlight Night Continued from previous page the audience’s side.” His original delivery definitely made an impression on the crowd, which went through fits of laughter, gasps of horror and awes of shock.

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Chelsea Morin followed Thomas with a her heartfelt singing. Morin’s voice had beautiful range, hitting all the right notes of “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” by Meghan

Nick Thomas holds several juggling world records, and incorporates illusion and comedy into his routine. Photo courtesy of Davy McLeod

Trainor. Good stand-up comedy broke up the night nicely, with long elaborate jokes that had knockout punchlines. A comical band comprised of Sigma Phi Epsilon brothers wearing ludicrously large hats sang a Johnny Cash tune and “Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison. Nathan Shaiyen played guitar and sang soulfully, even conducting the crowd to sing along to his closing song “Letter to Her.” Shaiyen has Nigerian roots, and skillfully strummed his six-string while singing the melody. David Trine from Shark Pack of West McNair speedily swung a staff in time with an upbeat dubstep mix. The two acts after Trine’s were guitarist; Michael Willig playing “Hey Hey” on the acoustic with dexterity, and then Zachary Bauman played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on a cranked electric using harmonics. Savannah Curtis and Michael Lemmer came together for a couple of dynamic duets including a song by Ed Sheeran. Lemmer’s guitar cover and backup vocals made for a wonderful remix of Sia’s “Chandelier.” Josh Meierhofer was immediately after, he danced to a dubstep

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song with extremely precise rhythm and creative moves. Another pair, known as The Drew Markel Band, finished the night off with “Domo Arigato Mr Roboto.” Salvatore Ingrassia played the melody on a keytar while Cameron Burke led the singing and accompanied with guitar. Sound and Lighting Services (SLS) provided the gear that made the show possible. SLS is a student organization for hire, they’re behind the lawn concerts on main campus and shows like Spotlight Night too. “If it involves sound or lighting, it’s us,” said Eric Hupf, one of a handful of crew helping to put on the show. “It was a great night. There was a lot of variety this year,” said Daniel Stockard, a fourth year environmental engineering major and Committee Chair of Music and Variety at Tech. “We (Music and Variety) bring in comedians and musicians to put on shows for the students.” Stockard went on to say that Music and Variety will be trying to get a hypnotist in the future, and looks only to improve these shows: Shows that give students at Tech an opportunity to view venues with 75004 pleasure, and in this case, become a part of the arts.

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Is fall’s beauty best appreciated outdoors or in?

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All around us the season of fall is falling into place, from the red leaves to the chilling breeze. Some students mourn the lack of summer warmth and light, while others are fondly anticipating the snow that will soon cover everything in sight. Fall, or autumn, is that season of in-betweens that can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors. Which way is better? What benefits are there to getting outside these days? Or would it be smarter to simply stay inside?

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It befuddles me why anyone would opt to simply stare through the window when they could be out in the middle of it all. Experiencing fall involves crunching the leaves, jumping in the puddles and trying to avoid the acorn missiles. It’s more of an adventure that way. Yes, the breeze might warrant an extra layer, but nothing beats a favorite sweater. Autumn begs to experienced with all the senses; what is autumn without the cold promise of winter, the beauty of a changing world, the smell of pumpkin spice and apples, the sound of chipmunks running about? This is the one last chance to see campus in full color. The one last chance to see the sidewalks at their best and widest. The one last chance, before you really won’t want to anymore.

Autumn is always remembered as a beautiful time of year. Tree leaves shed their monochromatic colors to reveal their vibrant undertones, and the gentle autumn breeze carries the scent of the bountiful harvest. That’s how most remember the fall. And that’s the climate autumn brings in most of the United States; unfortunately, Houghton’s northern latitude and lake-effect precipitation don’t often bestow upon us this pleasant experience. Fall in Houghton is plagued by a constant overcast whose murky hue threatens a sudden downpour. The “pleasant breeze” is a harsh reminder of the frigid gale of winter which always blows in one direction: in your face. While the outdoors isn’t always a dreary mess during the autumn, the presence of midterms and the plethora of indoor activities can make staying indoors a fun and convenient choice.

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Midterms certainly are upon us, and the studying can come down in full force. Sometimes I like to put on a warm jacket and study outside. The cold air can prevent dozing off and instead invigorates my brain. At a picnic table there isn’t as much distraction as inside the dorms or a house full of friends. It helps even more to leave my phone inside, so I am left without its distracting sorcery. Then, when a break is needed it’s very easy to take a walk around. This is one of the best ways to clear our minds and even remember what was studied! Walking circulates oxygen, of which more is taken in, and this increases the connections in our brain as well as postponing death of older brain cells. There is plentiful evidence that being outside is the way to go.

The fall is when you need to kick your studying into high gear. Midterms are just around the corner, and you might not even have time to enjoy the outdoors. It’s often flat-out inconvenient to venture out of the cozy confines of the indoors. Between waiting for the weather to suit your activities and spending the time bundling and unbundling up, why bother braving the wilds when everything you need is at your fingertips? The outdoors aren’t the only place adventures can be had- just open up a book to experience a whole new world. These activities may not keep you in shape, but that’s what the gym is for. In fact, it’s much easier to get in shape without the chilling wind shrinking your lung capacity. The outdoors were great during summer, but their time has come and gone like the leaves upon the trees.

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Staying indoors poses one looming threat to Tech students: getting sick. If you haven’t come across a friend or acquaintance who has gotten sick yet you are the one exception. Confining yourself inside will only increase your exposure to whatever is floating around. Studies also provide additional evidence that being outdoors, especially in wooded areas like the one we are surrounded by, boosts your immune system. Some cities even have initiatives to get their residents outside more. Students at Tech are bound to appreciate the fall outdoors, why come this far north otherwise? Now there are even more benefits to experiencing this season en plein air.

While staying indoors poses the risk of greater exposure to illness, there are simple countermeasures that can lower your risk of becoming ill. For example, keeping your hands clean will greatly reduce your chances of getting sick. There are hand sanitizers every couple of feet on campus- why not use them? The flu, one of the more communicable diseases, can be prevented with a flu shot should you feel exceptionally susceptible to it. Flu shots are offered virtually everywhere. Portage Health will give you one for as little as $25 (if your insurance doesn’t cover it). Aside from that, keeping up on your sleep and vitamin D will help you stay healthy. Our rainy, mucky, gloomy autumns don’t need to tote an additional flu or cold. Avoiding the dreary weather doesn’t necessarily mean accepting illness; you just have to take care of yourself as you move your activities indoors.

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As the “years” go by

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is defined by the Association of College Union International as “any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses or endangers,” and it is a development that stems from stigma. To reduce hazing, we must first reduce stigma. A quick-and-easy way to do so is to change the name of the stigmatized topic. Consequently, the yearsystem, which assigns no inherent value to each denomination, works to reduce bullying toward freshmen students. It paves the way for equality among undergraduates and creates a more inviting atmosphere for students during stressful transitional periods. It even suggests that not being able to graduate in exactly four years is okay. Progress is progress, and we all move at our own pace. The years of our lives may not grant each of us the same amount of action, but the life in our years is equal across the board. By using this system, we have reduced stigma, increased equality and created an atmosphere that fosters fraternity. So, cheer on your first-year pals, and congratulate a fifth-year. We are all headed for the same finish line.

Pet therapy: A diamond in the “ruff” Shan Amarnani Lode Writer According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 56 percent of American households have at least one pet. Obviously, a pet is not free and requires time and effort, but how much do Americans spend on their pets? According to market research done by the American Pet Products Association, an estimated $60.59 billion this year. This amount can be further broken down. $23.04 billion will go to food, $14.39 billion will go to supplies and OTC medicine, $15.73 billion will be for vet care, $5.24 billion will go to various pet services such as grooming and boarding, and lastly $2.19 billion will be the cost of acquiring the pet. Undoubtedly, this is an enormous amount to spend on our furry friends, yet people still do it. Many might wonder why. For some, the cuteness of their furry companion is enough. However, for many, there’s more to it. A pet is going to be there in both the good times and the bad. They’re friendly, loyal, loving and comforting creatures that some simply can’t live without. The therapeutic properties of animals was first discovered by Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale observed that small pets helped reduce anxiety in children and adults living in psychiatric institutions, and she wrote in her book “Notes on Nursing” that

being with small animals helps patients recover. Subsequently pet therapy or Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) grew as a treatment for anxiety and as a way to relax. Another influential person who used AAT was Sigmund Freud, who is known as the father of psychoanalysis. He began using his favorite dog, Jofi, during his psychotherapy sessions. Freud thought that Jofi could signal a patient’s level of tension by how close the dog stayed to the patient. If Jofi stayed right by the patient, he or she was thought to be relatively free of tension, but if he stayed at the other end of the room, the patient was thought to be very tense. Freud also used Jofi to facilitate communication with his patients. He found that many patients initially felt more comfortable talking through Jofi, and that this interaction served as a stepping stone until they felt comfortable speaking directly to him. Many might wonder what the benefits of pet therapy are. As mentioned previously, AAT helps reduce anxiety and puts the person in a more relaxed state. As people discovered the benefits of pet therapy, the amount of research done in this subject significantly increased. Besides helping with anxiety, research shows that pet therapy also provides cardiovascular, psychological and cognitive benefits. In 1995, a substudy of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial that included 369 participants who had a myocardial infarction found that those who owned dogs had a significantly increased

survival rate at one-year follow-up, with mortality being 4.05 times greater for those who did not own a dog. This survival benefit was independent of physiologic severity, patient demographics and other psychosocial factors. In 2013, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a statement regarding pet ownership and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Through a critical assessment of data regarding the influence of pet ownership on the presence and reduction of CVD risk, the AHA concluded that pet ownership, particularly of dogs, is associated with decreased CVD risk, and that it may play a causal role in reducing CVD risk. The therapeutic potential of animals was first observed in the psychological arena. Even today, one of the main indications for pet therapy is to improve psychological health, and surveys of psychiatrists and psychologists indicate that almost 50 percent of those questioned have “prescribed” a pet for their patients. AAT has been reported to be particularly effective in improving social and communication skills, easing anxiety, improving mood, facilitating independent living and improving empathic skills. Animal interactions help achieve this by promoting positive emotions, which can boost confidence and reduce feelings of loneliness, sadness, anger, and insecurity. This may be particularly significant for elderly persons, particularly those residing in nursing homes, where such feelings are common.

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It was once said by Abraham Lincoln that it is not the years of one’s life that count, but rather the life in one’s years. Here at Michigan Tech, that statement is supported wholeheartedly. Unlike most universities, students at Michigan Tech typically refrain from referring to each other by class names, such as “freshmen”, “sophomores”, “juniors” or “seniors” in favor of a more-inclusive system that provides room for error and further development. We opt for a naming scheme based on years of attendance. This system allows us to mark time by our personal intellectual growth as opposed to the standard of progress set by our cohorts. “The whole four-year naming system kind of falls apart when you consider there are students here that will be around for five or six years,” said Tom Klonowski, a secondyear mechanical engineering major. “Plus, there is a potential difference in credits from doing co-ops or bringing in transfer credits. The most common example I can think of is a first-year with enough AP credits to be a

sophomore.” Also supporting this line of thought is David Rushlow, a third-year mechanical engineering major. As Rushlow reported through an online survey, “On average, only 28 percent of the students at Tech actually take four years to get a four-year degree. It’s just easier to identify by year instead of super-super-super senior.” However, many students are fairly indifferent to the name scheme. In fact, surveys reveal that about 44 percent of students have no preference, compared to 44 percent who prefer the current method and 11 percent who prefer the traditional system. One student, who asked not to be identified, remarked, “It doesn’t really matter that much. I still will respond to sophomore as well as second-year. I just think a lot of people find it more professional to call people by year not class.” While professionalism, convenience and average rate of progress have all contributed to the formation of the year-system, inclusiveness of incoming students has also influenced its development. Freshmen hazing has been a national epidemic as long as universities have existed. Hazing

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In life, there are always ups and downs. It seems sometimes that life continually changes just to make sure you don’t get used to anything. No matter how well things are going, it can all come crumbling down in an instant. In one sentence your life can be changed, for better or worse. Loss is something we are all familiar with, and have all experienced. Surely, we’ve all heard the cliche to appreciate what you have while it’s yours. With how quickly everything can change, this is utterly true. Don’t take anything for granted, whether that means your health, your friend’s, or even a family member’s. It isn’t even the big gestures that you miss, really; it’s all the small things that you may not have even noticed. Whether it’s a call when you’re having a bad day, someone to listen to your ideas, or a wellneeded opinion, everyone in your life is more connected to you than you know. Each and every one of them could also be gone before you know it. Don’t have regrets, no matter how small. Say what you want them to know, they might not be able to hear you for long. Listen to their stories, they have a few you haven’t heard. Make those around you happy, and you’ll find yourself being happier as well. Life can be cruel, and just as you’re getting up, it won’t hesitate to knock you right back down. You just need to get back up anyway.

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Of the Tech men’s cross country team runners placed in the top 25 at the Lewis Crossover meet. They were Jason Saliga (20th), Matt Pahl (22nd), and Daniel Byrne (23rd). Tackles made by football player Brandon Hutchison, who had the team high, during the homecoming game.

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Meet hockey Husky Jamie Phillips Theresa Tran Journalism Student It’s almost that time again – time for Husky hockey! As fans wait anxiously for the team to return to the ice, the Tech athletes prepare themselves for a busy season on the road and in the MacInnes Ice Arena. Apart from the hours spent on the ice, like all students, the Huskies must also dedicate copious hours to their studies. One such individual is Tech hockey goalie and fourth-year kinesiology and integrative physiology major Jamie Phillips. When asked about academics and hockey, Phillips said, “I take school very seriously. I take it as serious as I take hockey.” As a full-time student, Phillips juggles his time between studying, homework and hockey. Phillips said, “Outside of time spent in the classroom, on average weekly, I spend about 20 hours in the library studying and doing homework, and about 30 hours goes to hockey.” With the numerous hours that need to be dedicated to academics and hockey, Phillips said that time management

is essential for success. She said, “I see Jamie in the library all the time. He’s a very motivated student and is always committed to doing well.” It is clear that Phillips’ studies are imperative for him and his future. Away from academics and hockey, Phillips enjoys practicing yoga, playing guitar and listening to music. “Taking time to unwind is important to me because there’s never much free time, and I’m always doing something – always tired. It’s hard to ever get enough sleep.” Continuously being on the go takes a toll on the Huskies, and it makes it tough to balance academics and hockey. Phillips confirmed with a smile that his favorite thing to do on the road is to sleep, but there are other reasons why Phillips enjoys being on the road. “Being on the road allows me to be around my teammates, which is nice because they’re all great guys,” he said. “It’s also nice to get a chance to explore bigger cities with the possibility to eat sushi!” With skates on his feet at only 11 months, Phillips has known hockey all of his life, but he also has a passion for helping others. “My goal, outside of playing professional hockey,

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is to become an ER or ICU doctor,” he said. Phillips said that he is looking forward to the season getting started and to enjoying his last year at Tech. “Hockey season always brings a challenge for me, and I’m hopeful for what is in store.” As the countdown to the first night in the rink nears its end, the Huskies are thrilled to return to the ice.

A victorious volleyball Homecoming Utkarsh mishra Lode Writer Michigan Tech athletics experienced back to back achievements when the women’s volleyball team defeated Walsh College and Malone University last Friday and Saturday in a fairly tough contest. Both matches were close enough that Tech had to play hard, but emerged as the better side. They defeated Walsh College with final scores of 25-15, 25-19, 25-22 on Friday and crushed Malone University with 25-16, 25-15, 25-13 on Saturday, making the players’ parents proud on Homecoming and Parent’s weekend. Aubrey Ficek put up a match-high of 13 kills to lift Michigan Tech to a 3-0 sweep of Walsh on Friday. Tech totaled 15 kills in the opening set while limiting the Cavaliers to just five. Sylvie Rokosh had four, with her fourth kill making the score 24-15. The set ended on a Walsh attack error. Elle Heinonen had back-to-back service aces in the second set to help the Huskies turn a 13-10 lead into a 19-11 advantage. Ficek pounded home the set point for a 25-19 decision. Walsh (4-12, 0-8 GLIAC) hung around in the third set. The visitors came close, with a score in favor of Tech at 16-15 before Tech reeled off three straight points including an ace from Sarah Rasmussen for

Rachel Pohlad passes the ball during an intense volley. Photo courtesy of MTU athletics

a 19-15 edge. The margin was never fewer than two the rest of the match. Freshmen players Mariah Sherman and Courtney Kurkie made the final two points with kills for the Black and Gold. Ficek shined again on Saturday with 29 kills combined, sharing the spotlight with Rokosh and Rachel Pohlod. Jacqueline Aird had a game-high of 18 digs as the Michigan Tech volleyball team

cruised to a straight-set victory. “I’m very happy with how we played today and am proud of the unselfishness of our team,” said head coach Matt Jennings. “We got output from a lot of people, which is important as we move forward.” Michigan Tech (14-4 overall; 6-3 GLIAC) heads to Aurora, Ill., this weekend to play in the GLIAC/GLVC Crossover.

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Huskies football rolls past Sidelines Northwood in homecoming victory Activities at the SDC

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Michigan Tech has a wide range of recreational opportunities. Many of these can be found at the SDC. Whether your interests are swimming, diving, dance, marksmanship or attending Tech sporting events, the SDC has you covered. There are many different programs that you can be a part of found in the SDC. Activities like Zumba (offered in the dance studio on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays), racquetball (six courts can be reserved- available by the hour) and various marksmen and archery clubs are offered at the SDC. For a complete list of what is offered at the SDC, visit michigantechrecreation.com.

Lode Writer The Huskies have improved to 5-0 on the season after commanding the flow of a game where Michigan Tech beat the Northwood Timberwolves 30-14. Despite not playing last week, the Huskies came into the matchup at No.11 in this week’s D2Football Poll. The Huskies offense was in control of the football for more than 43 minutes of the 60 minute game. “That’s as good as I can ever remember” said Head Coach Tom Kearly during the postgame conference. On third and fourth down opportunities the Huskies offense, led by Junior Quarterback Brandon Cowie, went for a combined 20 of 25 and were 5 of 6 in red zone scoring opportunities. The tone of the football game was set early when Kevin Miller found a gap on a loaded unbalanced sweep and took the ball 61 yards on the opening play. The drive ended with a missed field goal, however “it gave the team a feeling like...” hey we can run the football,” said Kearly. The Huskies running game was a success that allowed the team to spread the field and run option plays, finishing with 231 yards on the ground on 60 attempts. Following Northwood’s first series, ending in a three-and-out, Cowie connected with John Williams leading to an 11-yard touchdown and 7-0 lead. The very next play from scrimmage the Timberwolves answered with a 65-yard touchdown run, this was Northwood’s only first down for the remainder of the first half. On the ensuing Tech possession Tech drove 75 yards on 20 plays over the course of nearly 10 minutes to take a 14-7 lead where Cowie scrambled two yards into the end zone. The defense sent the Timberwolves off the field quickly and with a short field,

Spooky Excercise: Haunted Huskyfit Jacqueline Mielke heading the ball in a game against Ashland earlier this year. Photo by Devin Miller

Tech took the ball 30 yards where Eric Kostreva punched the ball into the end zone to increase the lead 21-7. Josh King booted a 24-yard field goal on the half’s final play to send Michigan Tech to the locker room with a 24-7 lead. Halftime included several Homecoming events, including welcoming back the 1963 and 1965 Northern Intercollegiate Conference championship team led by Coach Bill Lucier. Following the reunion the Homecoming Court took the field where it was revealed Rachel Kloc and Kyle Glasper won Queen and King respectively. The overall homecoming championship was presented to Sorority Delta Phi Epsilon.

Cowie found David Walter to conclude a 17-play drive in the third quarter. Walter jumped over the coverage to come down with the ball in impressive fashion. The Timberwolves responded with 10 minutes left on the clock on a 14-yard run which saw the Huskies’ lead dwindle to two scores. The Huskies ran the clock down for the remainder of the game to come off with a 3014 victory. Michigan Tech has now won 15 of its last 16 GLIAC conference games dating back to the end of the 2013 season. The Huskies will take on The Grand Valley State Lakers this Saturday (Oct. 17) night at 7 p.m.

Tech and Findlay draw 0-0 MICHIGAN TECH ATHLETICS Press Release FINDLAY, Ohio — Michigan Tech and Findlay played to a scoreless draw in GLIAC women’s soccer today at DeHaven Field. The Huskies, who are unbeaten in their last five games, are now 7-3-1 overall and 4-2-1 in league play. The teams played through the first half with five shots apiece including three on goal for each side. The Black and Gold put four shots on

goal in the second half, but the score remained all zeros. Tech came out and controlled play in the first overtime session with three shots on goal in a 10-minute span. The game ended after a combined 110 minutes of play with no scoring. “Tough results today,” said Tech coach Michelle Jacob. “We had opportunities, but just weren’t on top of our game for most of the match. “I was really happy with how hard the team worked to finish the game. I thought we dominated play in overtime

and had much better chances, but just came up short.” Both goalkeepers earned shutouts. Tech’s Jenna Phelps turned away five shots on goal in the contest. The Oilers’ Bre Parrish had 10 saves. Michigan Tech has five games remaining in its 2015 regular season. The next is at reigning Division II champion Grand Valley State on Friday (Oct. 16) at 7 p.m. Additional information can be found at michigantechhuskies.com

Ready to get into the Halloween spirit, but also ready to get some exercise? Haunted Huskyfit is going to be the perfect option for you. Starting Oct. 26 and ending Oct. 31, head over to the SDC Studio to get your fill of spooky exercise. They are offering five different classes- one per night. Monday will be Flow and Glow Vinyasa Yoga (a type of yoga that emphasizes synchronized breathing), held 10-10:50 p.m. Tuesday will have Monster Mash Dance Fitness Party, held 10-10:50 p.m. Wednesday will feature Moonlight Spin, held 1010:50 p.m. Thursday will have Zumba Latin Costume Party, held 8-8:50 p.m. Saturday will finish the week with Thriller Dance Fitness, 12-12:50 p.m. With the admission fee only at $5, it is eerily affordable for everyone!

Lake Superior Performance Rally The annual LSPR will be held this weekend, Oct. 16 and 17. A parc expose will be held tomorrow at the Country Inn and Suites, from 12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., with chances to meet the drivers and check out rally cars. This anticipated event will feature check points for spectators to view the racing cars passing by. Please visit lsprorally.com for information about the event.

Thursday, October 15

Women’s Tennis Splits Pair of Matches in Ohio

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MTU hockey wins opening home games

MICHIGAN TECH ATHLETICS Press Release Michigan Tech women’s tennis team split a pair of matches in Ohio this weekend, falling to Tiffin, 9-0, Friday (Oct. 9) before upending Findlay, 5-4, today (Oct. 10) for its second victory of the 2015 season. The Huskies took four of the six singles matches against Findlay, including a 6-0, 6-0 win by Allenca Rolim in the No. 5 position. Sandra Cvetanovic (7-5, 6-2), Natalia Alvarez (6-4, 6-4) and Kat Donovan (6-1, 6-0) all won as well.

“It’s great to see the girls rewarded for all of their hard work. They certainly earned today’s win and are continuing to improve.” -Kevin Kalinec, MTU Tennis Coach The pair of Alvarez and Donovan took home an 8-5 win in at No. 3 double to for Tech’s fifth and clinching win in the match. Michigan Tech battled in Friday’s match at Tiffin and put up solid efforts in the singles competition despite falling in each. “I’m happy with how we played against Findlay and overall on the weekend,” said head coach Kevin Kalinec. “It’s great to see the girls rewarded for all of their hard work. They certainly earned today’s win and are continuing to improve.” Michigan Tech (2-8) closes out its regular-season schedule next Friday (Oct. 16) with a home match against Lake Superior State. The contest begins at 10 a.m. at Gates Tennis Center.

The Huskies rally together in a team huddle during their opening weekend.

DAVY MCLEOD Lode Writer The Huskies won their opening game against Laurentian University 5-1 with freshman Brett Boeing owning a two goal debut. Brent Baltus scored twice as well, and Mark Auk got a power play goal. Goalie Jamie Phillips played marvelously, allowing just one goal in among the 17 shots LU had on goal. The first period put no numbers on the board; Tech had power play opportunities but couldn’t capitalize. Meanwhile, Phillips made key saves to keep the match tied at 0-0. Early in the second period a two-onone fast break including Boeing and Reid Sturos earned the first point of the game. Sturos centered the puck just ahead of LU’s cage and Boeing tapped it in sliding into the opposing goaltender Alain Valiquette. After review by officials, the play checked out, and so the score

became 1-0, Huskies’ lead. Soon after Boeing’s goal Auk scored from point on a power play, putting the puck in the upper left corner after Max Vallis passed to him. Then, before half of the second stanza was up, Baltus buried a feed from Jake Lucchini making the score 3-0. Phillips protected Tech’s net fiercely for the rest of the period, and despite being shorthanded, the Huskies nearly scored again. Five minutes into the third, Laurentian’s Nicolas Dionne got the puck past Phillips with a shot to the lower left. Boeing replied though, when CJ Eick crossed the puck to him close to the net. Phillips came forward out of his net on one of LU’s fast breaks to foil the play, and lastly Baltus scored on a power play late in the third leaving the score 5-1 to the end. To have Boeing - a freshman - score two goals in their first game is “a great sign for our future,” said Mike Bunge. Bunge is a loyal Huskies fan who has

Photo by Devin Miller

purchased season tickets for several seasons with coach Mel Pearson. “The first period was just a feeling-out period,” Bunge said, referring to both the Huskies and Laurentian University. “Second period we came out swinging. That’s the team I saw last year and that’s the team I expect to see this year.” Pearson seemed to agree, and believed it to be a great start to the season. “We got a lot of good things out of it and got a lot of guys involved. Overall it was a good, solid game and an unbelievable crowd for a game like this. It was just tremendous to see our fans and students.” The pep band punctuated every penalty and play and the student section cheered and screamed until the end. It’s looking like another exciting season for the Huskies in hockey, and looking at the long term, there’s plenty of talent to go around. Game tickets are available for purchase at BuyHuskiesTickets.com or the SDC Ticket Office.

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Thursday, October 15

Freshman Jake Jackson (#10) scores his first goal with the Michigan Tech Huskies with the assist from Mark Auk in the third period on Saturday, bringing the score to 2-0.

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Varsity Events Schedule: October 15 - 21 Volleyball

Thursday, 15

Friday, 16 @ Aurora, IL 12:30 p.m. MW Crossover

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennis

Vs. Lake Superior State, 12:00 p.m. **

Hockey

@ Ferris State, 7:07 p.m. **

Soccer

@ Grand Valley State, 7:00 p.m. **

Football

Saturday, 17 @ Aurora, IL 2:00 p.m. MW Crossover

Sunday, 18

@ Ferris State, 7:07 p.m. ** @ Ferris State, 12:00 p.m. ** @ Grand Valley State, 7:00 p.m. **

Monday, 19

Home Game ** Conference Match Tuesday, 20

Wednesday, 21

Upcoming

Events October 15 - 21 Day Hike Series- CLK School Forest/Calumet Waterworks

Thursday, Oct. 15

5-8 p.m.

Calumet, MI

The OAP will be heading to the Calumet/Laurium/Keweenaw School forest to hike and spend some time at Calumet Waterworks beach as well. This is a great trip for all levels and will show you some more great outdoor recreation spots a short drive from campus. the fall colors should be out and great for viewing on this trip!The cost is $15 and includes transportation and a trip leader. You must register at the O’Connor House, home of the Outdoor Adventure and Wellness Programs, in advance of the trip to reserve you spot. Space is limited, so sign up soon! For more information, contact the OAP at 487-2290 or oap@mtu.edu

Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra Fall Recital Series

Thursday, Oct. 15 7 - 10 p.m. Portage Lake United Church

Did you know that every fall, the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO) performs more intimate, free, informal concerts at a local church? The KSO continues their “Fall KSO Recital Series” in 2015. The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO), with Dr. Joel Neves, Conductor, has been a mainstay of the Upper Peninsula arts scene for over thirty years. The KSO counts among its musicians Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff, community artists, and guest professionals from throughout the Upper Midwest.

Lake Superior Performance Rally

Friday, Oct. 16- Saturday, Oct. 17

12 - 8 p.m.

Houghton

The Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR) takes place during peak foliage season in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which means that this rally is always one of the most unforgettable and picturesque. Headquartered in Houghton, the unpredictable fall weather could mean conditions anywhere from dry and sunny to accumulating heavy snows. LSPR takes advantage of the rugged terrain of the Keweenaw and Lake Superior shoreline to live up to its reputation as the oldest, meanest, toughest rally on the circuit. All volunteers (in addition to getting the best spots to watch the race) will be invited to the closing banquette at The Mine Shaft on Saturday evening (and free admission). More information on volunteering can be found at www.lsprorally.com/volunteers/

Whither Houghton: Huskies Pep Band Live

Friday, Oct. 16

7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Rozsa Center for Performing Arts

In honor of 40 years of Monty Python, please come enjoy an evening with the Huskies Pep Band. Watch them perform live on stage in full concert performance.

POW/MIA 5k Bridge Run

Saturday, Oct. 17 7:45 - 10 a.m.

ROTC Building

The TSgt Robert E. LaMotte Squadron in coordination with Silver Wings at Michigan Tech invites you to join in a 5K race in remembrance of Prisoners of War/Missing in Action. All proceeds will go to the VFW in Lake Linden. T-shirts included with registration. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners. There will also be a competition for the most photogenic runner. Cost to register is $15.

Oozeball

Saturday, Oct. 17 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Parking Lot 24

The mud volleyball tournment played annually by hundreds of students. The shirts we have this year will be orange. Top three teams will get medals and prizes from local businesses such as Joeys, 5th and Elm, Down Wind Sports, True Value, and Cyberia, plus many more.All proceeds go to scholarships for students on campus.

Pumpkin Carving

Tuesday, Oct. 20 7 - 9 p.m. OAP House

Join us for some good old fashioned Pumpkin Carving. There will be free s’mores and apple cider, so bring your family and friends, but be quick because supplies are limited. Be sure to carve some time out of your schedule and come on down!

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