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Keeping track with Husky DINE Dining Services to release nutrition facts, recipes in online wellness program JANE KIRBY Lode Writer Changes across campus will always be seen with a new semester, one of which will affect nearly all students on campus who are interested in keeping track of their eating habits. Dining Services has introduced a new online wellness program called Husky DINE (Dig Into Nutrition Everyday) to help students and staff members keep track of their nutritional intake, as well as their exercise and overall health.

Wellness programs like Husky DINE are becoming a trend among universities across the country, said Kathy Wardynski, manager of purchasing and process improvement in Dining Services. Because DINE is a free service that offers an abundant amount of information about nutrition

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and staying healthy, Tech recently acquired it for staff and faculty. Soon, the service will also be available for students.

Husky DINE is an online program that allows users to create free accounts through SparkPeople.com (http:// www.sparkpeople.com) in order to keep track of their nutritional intake, physical activity, as well as look up recipes, search for exercise ideas and get general health information based on each users’ gender, age, weight and health goals.

Wardynski said it’s a great tool to increase one’s level of knowledge about personal health involving nutrition and exercise.

After months of hard work, Dining Services has added all of the recipes and nutritional information for each food item and meal available in the dining halls to Husky DINE’s database.

This way, Tech users can

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accurately record exactly what they eat on a daily basis while on campus.

In addition, it also offers nutritional information for

fast food restaurants like Taco Bell, McDonalds and Culvers, as well as the option to enter your own recipes if you cook for yourself.

This way, students, staff and faculty can use Husky DINE even when they’re off campus.

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New strain of virus causes widespread flu ERIKA VICHCALES Lode Writer Many of us have seen on the news that this year’s flu virus is especially rampant, making the flu season one for the record books. According to an article

by Fox News, manufacturers of the vaccine have sent 130 million doses of the 135 million they planned to make this year’s flu season. It is estimated that 112 million of those doses have been used so far. With the beginning of a new semester, broomball season starting and Carnival right around the corner, there are many steps students can take to start off with a clean bill of health.

The first step to staying healthy is by knowing what the influenza virus is. “Influenza is a virus that is a broad term for several types of contagious upper respiratory infections,” said April Amicon, a nurse in Howell, Michigan. “Each year the seasonal flu is slightly different. There are different strains, you may have heard of the swine flu or H1N1. The seasonal flu changes yearly because it mutates.” This year the flu is spreading rampantly because it is a strain that hasn’t been seen within the past few years. Because of this, the body’s immune system isn’t used to fighting it and may take longer to build strength against it.

There are many ways students can prevent getting and spreading this year’s flu virus. First off, getting the flu shot is crucial, especially for those with diabetes, asthma, or those with weakened immune systems. Students should also avoid sharing food, drinks and even pencils or pens as

they may carry the virus on them. Further, washing your hands frequently and avoiding touching your face will help prevent contracting the flu.

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slightly different.

There are different strains, you may have heard of the swine flu or H1N1.

The seasonal flu changes yearly because it mutates.”

This year the flu is spreading rampantly because it is a strain that hasn’t been seen within the past few years.

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Similarly, supporting your immune system and keeping your body healthy with a good diet and exercise will help. Amicon also noted that increased rest, zinc and vitamin C help the body fight the virus.

To help those in the community not get the virus, if you have symptoms of the flu, stay at home. “Stay away from peers when you have a fever, that is when you

are the most contagious,” said Amicon. “Treatment is supportive; antibiotics will not help it at all because it is not a bacteria. So, instead, treat the symptoms. Tylenol and Motrin as directed for fever and pain, decongestants for congestion and cough suppressants for a cough if needed. Tamiflu, an antiviral, can lessen the length of the flu but it does not cure it,” said Amicon. Another way to help prevent the spread of the flu is by wiping down commonly used objects or surfaces, such as door handles, keyboards and remote controls with antibacterial wipes.

The flu typically lasts for two weeks, but if you have a fever from 102 to 103 degrees lasting more than three days you should see your doctor.

If you have a high fever of 104 degrees or higher, neck stiffness, horrible headaches, difficulty breathing, confusion, excessive weakness or dehydration, then you should head to the emergency room.

Also, especially if you live on campus, be sure you are fever free for 24 hours before heading back to classes and the dining halls.

There are many steps students can take to help prevent the spread of the influenza virus. The virus has been spreading rapidly through the Midwest, but taking note of these and others can help reduce the virus within our community and on our campus. Some of these steps can be seen, along with the rest of the Fox News article, at (http://www.foxnews.com/ health/2013/01/13/scramblefor-vaccine-as-flu-seasonheats-up/). Besides, who wants to be miserably sick during broomball and statue season?

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Student satisfaction survey results KATELYN WAARA News Editor Students across campus were invited to participate and voice their opinion in the Student Satisfaction Survey conducted by Student Affairs. Over 1,400 undergraduates and just over 300 graduate students responded and the results are finally here.

Students responded to the survey between March 12 and April 6 of the spring semester in 2012. The survey takes place every two years, and the purpose is to assess how students feel about the campus environment and their overall satisfaction with student services, academics, staff, faculty and the university’s goals.

Separate but similar surveys were sent to both undergraduate and graduate students.

To start, the students were asked to answer questions regarding their individual place in the campus community.

Age, type/ availability of housing and the student’s area of study were among the initial, overlapping questions of the surveys.

Students receive the survey request through email and are asked to respond to the questions honestly, as the results have an impact on campus. Past years’ surveys have changed such things as the Registrar’s office becoming the new Student Service Center. This centralized location became

the one-stop spot for the important business students may need to take care of.

“It is important for us to take time to reflect on the many experiences our students are having during their time at Michigan Tech; these experiences play an important role in determining student success.

This Student Satisfaction Survey provides us with a snapshot of student satisfaction in and out of the classroom that produces information that becomes a catalyst for change across campus,” said Assistant Vice President of Student Life, Beth Lunde.

The series of questions doesn’t change much from year to year, so Student Affairs can have comparative information.

They will, however, add questions if there is a hot topic on campus. The most recent survey asked about student healthcare in addition to the standard questions which encompass Michigan Tech as a whole.

Notably, this year’s results showed that 88 percent of undergraduate students and 52 percent of graduate students said that their experience at Michigan Tech has met their expectations, 91 percent of undergraduates and 82 percent of graduate students would recommend Michigan Tech to someone else and 87 percent of undergraduate and 73 percent of graduate students said Michigan Tech was their first choice.

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Club Indigo serves a growing audience NICOLE IUTZI Lode Writer Fifteen minutes north of Michigan Tech at the Calumet Theater, a local club shows films to the community, giving them the chance to eat some authentic food and enjoy themselves in the social atmosphere. Known as Club Indigo, the gathering is not only an excuse to get out of the house.

Joe Kirkish, who began Club Indigo 19 years ago, wants people to enjoy the beautiful theater and its offerings like they did in the old days.

This January the Club will celebrate with Finlandia during the annual Heikenpavia celebration.

This week long winter solstice festival is full of fun winter events that anyone can enjoy. On Friday, Jan. 18, Club Indigo will become Club Finndigo and feature a Finnish movie.

During that week, Club Finndigo will be showing the movie “HELLA W” (with English subtitles), which is about a tough, strong-willed writer who lived during the 1920s and 1940s and is still famous for her plays and film scripts. It’s a dramatic film that portrays the life of one of Finland’s most famous (and infamous) authors, Hella Wuoliikoji.

“The film is top notch!

If for no other reason, HELLA W should be seen as a remarkably powerful character study during the turbulent period in which she [Hella Wuoliijoki] excelled and the actress portraying her is unforgettable,” said Kirkish.

Before the movie, local restaurants cater a buffet dinner. For this special showing, a Finnish buffet from Hancock’s Kangas Café will be served. “Both the food and [the] film is attracting a growing audience,” said Kirkish.

“The restaurants have been

told to make the buffets, not to make money, but to showcase the food they serve in their restaurants. I think that’s why we’ve had record audiences for the last 5 films!” said Kirkish.

Club Indigo is always looking for more members of any age to come and participate in the monthly gathering. This month, the buffet will begin at 6 p.m. with the film following

at 7:15 p.m. Cost for both dinner and the film is $18; the film alone is $5. To reserve a seat for the buffet, call the Calumet Theatre at 337-2610 before Thursday, Jan. 17 by 5 p.m.

Before each movie, local restaurants cater the event to showcase their dishes.

Photo courtesy of Jim Kirkish

Tech officially tobacco free fall 2013 KATELYN WAARA News Editor In an email sent out right before the beginning of the new semester, President Glenn Mroz announced that Michigan Tech would become a tobaccofree campus starting Sept. 3, 2013.

With recent discussions across campus addressing the issue, the university’s Executive Team finally made a decision based on recommendations from numerous task forces and committees.

A newly established website

has been created in order to inform the campus community about the transition and changes.

According to the website, seven other institutions similar in size and environment to Michigan Tech were interviewed about the progress and challenges they faced while going tobacco-free.

A long-term approach is being taken in order to make the transition as smooth as possible. Educating the campus community and providing support will be essential.

Some of the institutions questioned, which included the University of Michigan,

University of Minnesota Duluth, St. Cloud State, Purdue, University of Indiana, Portage Hospital and Lansing Community College, offered free or low-cost tobaccocessation classes to the students and faculty.

According to the information provided on the Michigan Tech website, Tech hopes to take a compliance approach rather than an enforcement approach.

During the first year, it is recommended that more focus be put on keeping the campus community updated about policy changes, educating tobacco users and nonusers

and providing a consistent contact location throughout the transition for comments, questions and concerns.

Smoking will be permitted outside of the buildings at the Portage Lake Golf Course, the Mont Ripley Ski Hill and outside of buildings near forestland when it is considered safe to do so by the DNR. According to the email, residents living in Daniell Heights will have until the fall of 2014 to make their leases smoke-free, allowing families to make their adjustments.

For more information about the healthy transition, please visit the tobacco-free website at (www.mtu.edu/

tobaccofree). Comments and input may be sent via email over the listserv (tobaccofree@ mtu.edu).

Visit the website about Tech going tobacco free.

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Continued from front page Because SparkPeople. com is a very user-friendly website, Wardynski hopes that students will benefit from it. Although it is sometimes difficult to find time to record everything in a busy college student’s life, she says it ultimately depends on each individual’s goals and depth of use. “Once you get the hang of it, it’s truly very easy to use,” Wardynski said. Like any computer program, the more one uses it, the more fluent they become with it, and the easier it becomes to use it. Sparkpeople also has an iPhone app available, so Husky DINE users can search and record their meal while standing in line.

Simply by exploring Sparkpeople.com, it is apparent that it is built for its users. For example, there is an option that allows users to save frequently used items. This way, if a user drinks Tropicana orange juice and eats one package of Instant Quaker oatmeal every morning for breakfast, they can save each item and save time and energy when logging in their daily

nutrition intake.

Another thing that makes Husky DINE a great tool for students, staff and faculty is the way it tailors the website based on each user’s information.

For example, if a user is diabetic and looking to lose some of that holiday weight, the site will generate healthy recipe ideas, exercise tips and other helpful information for people with diabetes.

If a user wishes to increase their intake of vitamin D and calcium, then Husky DINE will provide tips and ways to achieve this. If a user is lactose intolerant, the site will generate lactose-free recipe ideas. This truly makes the experience personable, versatile and interesting to each individual user.

This exciting new program with the dining hall cookbook and nutrition information will be available for all on campus housing residents on Friday, Jan. 18 via e-mail invitation.

All off-campus students are also welcome to join SparkPeople by simply joining the website.

Screenshot of the new Husky DINE website.

Photo courtest of Sparkpeople.com

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Pay it forward A new take on traditional new years resolutions spreads happiness NICOLE IUTZI Lode Writer New Year’s resolutions were once again created for 2013. People all over the United States made weight loss plans and goals to quit smoking and many other visions to help improve their lives. Statistically, for the majority, these resolutions have been known to taper away, ending with no final result. Some people, however, manage to keep their resolutions, even the unconventional ones.

A New Year’s resolution that has become more popular is the “pay it forward” concept. From the movie “Pay it Forward” (2000) the idea has captured attention, with the motivation that spreading kindness is doing a good deed for another with no expectation of a retuned favor, a positively easy resolution. Even users of Facebook have picked up on the idea, and people are spreading the love.

Students Andrew LaSarge and Eponine Zenker, both Chemistry majors, have “pay it forward” resolutions for the New Year. “One goal I’ve found I can stick to is volunteering some time throughout the year and trying to help others be happy,” said LaSarge. Zenker added that she tries to incorporate the mindset into her life as much as possible and says that when someone pays it forward to her, it’s a

great feeling.

The Facebook campaign gives something small to another, a token of appreciation or something to show how you are loved.

“The first five people to comment on this status will receive from me, sometime in the next calendar year, a hand-written note, a gift

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continues, the number of those who receive a gift grows and happiness is spread like wildfire.

“I pay it forward by leaving little inspirational notes for anyone who may stumble upon them,” said second year computer engineering student Kate Nowosad.

“Some people don’t do it

According to the rules from the movie, if one person starts a “pay it forward” act, then three others will be affected. Each of the three should

then pay it forward to another three, so nine people will be given a token of appreciation. The pattern continues, the number of those who receive a gift grows and happiness is spread like wildfire.

- perhaps a book or a small piece of art...a surprise! There will likely be no warning and it will happen whenever the mood strikes me,” said one of the Facebook Pay-It-Forward posts.

According to the rules from the movie, if one person starts a “pay it forward” act, then three others will be affected. Each of the three should then pay it forward to another three, so nine people will be given a token of appreciation. The pattern

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because they think it has to be some grand gesture, but it can be as simple as leaving $1.25 on the vending machine, or giving a high five,” said Zenker.

The concept of paying it forward does not just mean taking part in a campaign.

People can also volunteer around their community and help those in need. “I think the Pay-It-Forward campaign is a great way to spread happiness!” said LaSarge.

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“Les Misérables” Review travis Pellosma Lode Writer It’s been nearly 15 years since Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables” last hit the big screen. This 2012 version is a update based on the 1980’s musical, incorporating live singing in the film, adding an interesting element to Hugo’s story.

“Les Misérables” follows the story of Jean Valjean after his imprisonment for stealing bread to feed his sister’s starving family.

After 19 years, he’s finally released, but is branded with the reputation of a former convict.

Amidst all of this change, he somehow salvages his life. By traveling to new places, he’s able to escape his former reputation and build a new life.

Javert, a police inspector, is willing to stop at nothing to expose Valjean’s real identity to society and arrest him for breaking his parole.

This is a story of Valjean’s quest for redemption and justice, but most importantly, the opportunity

for a new life to bloom once again.

An all-star cast was present in the movie with Valjean, Javert and Cosette being played by Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried, respectively. They fill the shoes of their predecessor’s with ease and grace the film with beautifullly executed acting and singing.

The cast doesn’t flounder at any point; rather, they continuously build their performances along with the story. As the story continues to unfold, the audience can feel a stronger and stronger connection with the characters that can be attributed to the success of the acting.

Director Tom Hooper adds a unique element to this musical that spices up the film. Rather than dubbing the cast over with a studio-edited song, Hooper chose to keep the live singing of the cast but add the orchestra in afterwards.

It was a bold move to make, but every song sung by the cast just draws the viewer in more and more. With such

an outstanding performance given, you almost forget that you were listening to a live performance.

One crucial moment that tested both the acting and singing abilities of the cast is a key scene towards the beginning where Valjean steals silverware from a Bishop, which could lead him to prison again if he’s caught.

Valjean sings a very daring soliloquy in his character’s moment of desperation, but because the singing was live, Jackman was able to sing when he was in the moment with his character.

His voice empowers this scene allowing the viewers to feel more connected with Valjean and the situation he had entangled himself in.

With the mounted success of this scene, it paved the way for the rest of the movie.

Very few movies are able to capture what “Les Misérables” created.

Adapting the book into a film along with a musical was no easy task, but I feel like the movie stays true to the book and gives justice to Hugo’s work. Hugo’s

“Les Misérables” is a modern update from the 1980’s musical.

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story is able to transcend all boundaries and can be

called a true masterpiece.

Russian National Ballet Theatre To Perform in January Alex Saari Lode Writer Continuing the event series, where local music, dancing and other performances are shown, the Rozsa Center is hosting the Russian National Ballet Theatre (RNBT) this coming February. On Friday, Feb. 18, “Cinderella” will be performed and on Saturday, Feb. 19, they will bring “Sleeping Beauty” to the stage. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Founded with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the RNBT hosts multiple medal-holders of the Paris Dance Academy. Most of the dancers have also graduated from Moscow State Ballet Academy.

The company is made of Bolshoi and Mariinsky soloists combining both ballet styles. Bolshoi ballet features colorful, bold performances where athleticism is mixed with dramatic action.

Mariinsky, on the other hand,

focuses on refining the ‘pure’ nature of classical ballet pieces, still true to the source material.

More than twenty dancers in the ensemble have performed such classical works as “Swan Lake”, “Don Quixote” and “The Nutcracker”. To appeal to a more current audience, modern productions have been set to the music of Mozart, Bach and others.

The RNBT focuses on touring internationally for most of the year and, because

of that, it is considered a ‘treat’ when they perform in their native homeland. The theatre has been invited to perform in countries including Italy, Spain, Japan, Australia and China.

“Cinderella”, the RNBT’s opening performance, paints the story of a young unappreciated woman (Cinderella) serving under the wishes of her family. A friendly spirit soon visits and gives her the keys to escape that situation. Music by Tchaikovsky will be featured

throughout the performance.

“Sleeping Beauty” unfolds as the young Princess Aurora is put to an unwaking slumber by the Carabosse (or ‘wicked fairy godmother’).

Tickets for either performance are $28 for adults, $24 for youth and $24 for students. All prices apply to tier and orchestra seating.

To get tickets, visit (https:// rozsa.tickets.mtu.edu/ Online/default.asp),call the Box Offfice at (906-487-2073) or stop by the Central Ticket Office in the SDC.

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“New Super Mario Bros. U” Review Nick Blecha Pulse Editor In 2006, Nintendo created a game titled “New Super Mario Bros.” for its DS platform. As a return to the side-scrolling format that made the series popular (especially after the controversial “Super Mario Sunshine”) the game received significant critical acclaim and did very well commercially.

Sensing they had something going, Nintendo produced sequels, including 2009’s “New Super Mario Bros. Wii,” 2011’s “Super Mario 3D Land” (a 3D game with 2D-style stages), August’s “New Super Mario Bros. 2” and most recently November’s “New Super Mario Bros. U.” Although “Wii,” “3D Land” and “2” all received decent reviews and did well enough commercially, the general consensus was that they failed to capture the magic of the original. With “New Super Mario Bros U,” however, Nintendo seems to have finally gotten it right again. It may not quite be the “killer app” that alone makes it worth picking up a Wii U, but it certainly makes it worth considering.

As expected, Mario U follows the traditional 2D Mario game pattern. Bowser has, once again, kidnapped Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom and Mario, Luigi and two Toads must play though various sidescrolling levels to rescue her.

Levels are divided into eight “worlds” (again, as traditional for Mario games) and there is occasionally an opportunity to choose between two levels to advance in the game. As has again been traditional for the series since “Super Mario World,” some levels have secret exits.

What sets Mario U apart is that the secret exits are much

fewer in number, and harder to find than in past games. In return, the payoff for finding them is much greater—they often allow players to skip quite a few levels, and one early secret exit will skip about a third of the game, if found.

From a technical perspective, the game does fairly well. The game can be played either on the Wii U gamepad (if playing solo) or using the Wii Remote (solo or co-op). When playing using the Wii Remote, another player can use the gamepad to place platforms to help or hinder the others. In either case, the gamepad consistently mirrors the TV display and one can play watching the gamepad as well as using the TV. Graphically, Mario U takes advantage of the Wii U’s HD graphics—it looks very sharp and the backgrounds are much more detailed than previous games in the series.

One level has the look of a Van Gogh painting, which is a nice visual treat.

The game integrates with Nintendo’s “MiiVerse” social network service, allowing players to make posts in response to specific events, such as dying many times on a level or clearing a level in a particular way, while also showing posts from other players in the same situation.

It’s a neat feature (especially when you die on a particularly nasty part of a level and get to see the reactions of everyone else having trouble), but it’s mostly ignorable.

Of course, the most important aspect of a Mario game, and the main basis on which one will be judged, is the level design. Here the game does very well—mostly. The first couple of worlds are not terribly exciting to play and the first world in particular feels very vanilla. However, the level design really picks up around worlds 3 and 4, and the

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challenge level right along with it. In fact, the game’s best levels are very challenging, but never cheap—especially if you want to go for each level’s full compliment of Star Coins, which, late in the game, are often in places that require quick reflexes and a bit of forethought to acquire.

Even experienced players will probably see the “Super Guide” (a green “!” block that appears at a level’s start or checkpoint after dying enough times on the level) once or twice, which shows a video of how to complete that part.

Finally, the game’s sole new powerup item—a Super Acorn that transforms the player into a flying squirrel, able to glide and stick to walls for a couple of seconds—is interesting; it’s like a watered-down Super Cape, but lacks the novelty of Mario Wii’s Propeller Mushroom or Penguin Suit.

“New Super Mario Bros. U” is a very solid installment in a series that has been feeling somewhat watered-down lately. Mario fans unsure about picking up a Wii U should definitely consider doing so for this game, and it might be

worth it even for casual Mario players. It doesn’t quite come to the level of the original “New Super Mario Bros.”, but it probably comes the closest of all the sequels.

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ZONE Happy New Year and Happy New Semester!

It’s time to turn a new leaf as many attempt to start anew by making New Year’s resolutions.

If these resolutions are any indicator of resolve, though, it seems likely that nothing will change much.

Often these resolutions are little more than a joke; people make them and laugh it off when they fail.

Despite the typical failing of this tradition, making changes is possible.

I didn’t exactly make a resolution this year, but there are several things I know I need to work on. Instead of vowing to change all of these things at the beginning of the year, I’m hoping to break my year up.

In Matt Cutts’s Ted Talk (http://w w w.ted.com/ t a l k s / m at t _ c u t t s _ t r y _ something_new_for_30_ days.html), he describes how he made changes in his life by taking on a new challenge every month. Committing to 30 days of something is less formidable than 365 days, and the smaller commitment may become a habit that lasts throughout the year anyway. By breaking up the year, small steps can add up to big life changes.

Whether you want to lose 10 pounds, have better time management, get better grades, be more connected with your friends and family, or have another goal, I hope this idea helps you accomplish it!

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Give me a break Megan Walsh Lode Writer We all know the feeling… walking out of that last final exam that you have studied for weeks, hoping for a decent grade and filled with the stress of knowing that this one test can mean either another step to that perfect job or another thousand dollars in debt. But then you’re done. You walk out of Fisher into the cold Houghton air, and suddenly that frigid wind that you have battled all semester is the most refreshing thing in the world.

No matter how you choose to celebrate the beginning of a much-needed three weeks off, you go to bed that night with an enormous weight lifted off of your shoulders. You are free.

In 2000, the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) surveyed 4,000 undergraduate students and 54 percent of them said to have experienced a greater than average amount of stress in the last year. These levels of stress seem to make sense since both the academic and social expectations of students in college can be very extreme in some situations. College students not only have to deal with a large amount of schoolwork and pressure, but also a change in social life and the homesickness that may come along with leaving home. These pressures, along with a lack of sleep that many students face, can make for a very troublesome time when not allowed any breaks.

Although we all handle it differently, I think that we can agree that even in just one semester, we all face some serious stress. By the end of those fourteen weeks, we can all really use a break. In fact,

we need a break. By giving students breaks throughout the year, schools are allowing their students to recuperate. We are able to get plenty of sleep, refresh our minds and prepare for another likely grueling semester.

Without these breaks, the accumulation of stress could lead to depression and health problems.

For example, a recent study

by British researchers found that one in three elementary school students in China are suffering from above average stress. In many schools in this area, it is not uncommon for the children to participate in long school hours and multiple extracurricular activities. Many of these children are not given recess or P.E. time to play and relax. This stress may not seem to be a big deal. To some, it may seem to only cause short-term harm. However, prolonged stress, especially in children and adolescents, can cause mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Everyone needs some down time, especially after a long and tedious semester in college.

Breaks scattered throughout the year prevent the stress and depression that some students in other societies may face from

being over-worked. They allow students time to relax and enjoy activities and hobbies that they may not have much time to enjoy throughout the school year. Even faculty and staff need time off so that when the new semester comes around, they are also ready to tackle their new course load.

Before the last semester ended, you walked up the stairs to your dorm room or apartment, pencil and calculator in hand when suddenly you couldn’t care about how the test went or what material you didn’t study enough. You called your

friends, your family and you planned to use the three weeks however you wanted. Whether you planned to go home, stay here, or sleep so much you didn’t know where you were, you had the time that you needed to recharge.

And now we are back for yet another semester, starting out strong just like last time. But now you are ready. Your mind is clear, your books are new and your schedule is programmed into your phone. But even after nearly a month off, who’s to say it’s too early to start counting the days until Spring Break?

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This feature is aimed at helping with the Michigan Tech community with sex-realted questions from both male and female student perspectives.

Feel free to email us questions or comments at peaches.cream.mtu@gmail.com.

“I visited my boyfriend’s parents over the holidays. Unfortunately, his mom walked in on us having sex. No one has talked about it at all and there’s an awkward tension. How can I apologize without making it worse?”

Peach’s Perspective We’re often told we have to deal with the consequences of our actions, but how to handle this delicate situation is never crystal clear. There could be many reasons no one has talked about it. Figuring out why will be helpful in deciding, if necessary, how to apologize.

It’s possible that the silence is because his mom expects you to be having sex and this isn’t awkward to her at all. Maybe she’s been in your shoes, has walked in on a child before, or chalks it up to human nature. If she isn’t offended and you apologize, you’ll probably end up feeling silly.

Another possibility is that this is a first and she just doesn’t know what to say or do. This may be a mom who’s just realized that her son is becoming an adult and isn’t following the path she’d envisioned. The last thing this woman probably wants is to talk with you about it.

One more possibility is that she doesn’t feel that including you in the conversation is appropriate. The time I got caught, my father waited for my boyfriend to leave the house before laying down the law. He was upset, but he’d expected obedience from me, not necessarily from my boyfriend. If this is

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the case, your boyfriend took the heat and nothing is wanted from you.

I don’t recommend apologizing at all, which may seem strange. An apology would have been necessary if she’d freaked out or if she’d sat you down while you were there for a discussion. Aside from that, parents want to think about their children having sex as much as children want to think about their parents having sex. You’ve already broken conservative traditions by having sex in her house; bringing it up to her may seem obscene. Silence on the subject may be best. If you still feel inclined to apologize, writing a letter is an option.

This may seem like a coward’s way out, but if she never wanted to talk about it, she can dismiss the letter rather than feel forced to reply.

Your best resource for what to do is your boyfriend. He knows his parents better than you do and discussing what gesture his parents would appreciate is essential before you think about apologizing. In the future, be more respectful of your parents’ homes or at least appear to be so. If you aren’t repeat offenders, with time you will probably be forgiven.

This week’s poll:

Have you been caught?

Parents can be finicky creatures when it comes to addressing the fact that their children are sexually active.

Everyone wants to think that their child is an angel in every aspect of life.

Your boyfriend’s parents may have known that he was sexually active, but seeing it firsthand may have been shocking for his mother. Talking to her about the situation may not be the best thing to do right away. Give her a bit to calm down and forget the graphic details before forcing her to relive the situation. If the tension is still there the next time you visit, it may have to be brought into the open.

The best thing to heal your relationship with your boy’s mom may be time. Time is hard to come by, however, since it requires great patience and enough self-control to bear the awkwardness. Luckily, you are back in school now so you won’t have to see her for a bit. As I said earlier, it would be great if things were back to normal the next time you went over.

If you feel the need to address the situation head on, I would suggest the band-aid method. Make a plan of what to say, and when the time is appropriate, present your case.

During this presentation, be sure that

you don’t point any blame at her for walking around opening doors that should remain closed. At the same time, be sure that you don’t roll over too much. You and your boyfriend have sex; that action doesn’t require an apology to parents in most instances. More appropriate would be an apology for her having seen the action in progress or for forgetting to lock the door.

By being clear and concise in your apology, you may be able to get away without having a long discussion, which would only add to the awkward tension. It is important to deal with it though, because there is nothing worse than a disapproving mother-inlaw.

Talking to parents about sex can be a rewarding experience. It can also be quite awkward. Hopefully you and your parents are mature enough to discuss sex and other relationship topics since they can be a great source of knowledge and advice (hopefully they sat you down for a talk about birds and bees a while back). Having them on your side is amazingly helpful on your journey through life.

Next week’s poll: What’s your opinion on gun control?

Answer at: (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KD55FSH)

Would you apologize?

Survey closes Sunday, January 20th.

In order to get a sense of the Michigan Tech community’s experiences and opinions, anonymous polls related to the Opinion section content will be offered online. Links to the polls will be posted on the Michigan Tech Lode facebook page and printed in the paper.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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Blake Pietila

JORDAN ERICKSON Sports Editor Over the winter holiday, Husky hockey forward Blake Pietila traded in a trip to Detroit for something more exotic as he took off for Ufa, Russia to compete in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior

Championships. Only the eleventh Husky to compete on the team, Pietila skated with some of the best junior players from around the world in the week and a half long tournament.

Leaving the Huskies on December 16, Pietila traveled to New York and then Finland for the final selection process where 23 players were chosen from 27.

Appearing in all seven games for team USA, the Milford, Mich. native captured two assists. The sophomore became the eleventh Husky to compete in the World Junior Championships and the first to win any medal at the event.

Pietila and team USA defeated Sweden in a 3-1 final in the gold medal game to become the third team to

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win the gold at the event.

Pietila and the rest of the Huskies return to home ice this weekend as they take on Bemidji State.

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Home hockey games this weekend.

The Huskies host Bemidji State for the first home series of 2013.

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The women’s basketball team took over first place in the GLIAC North Division with a 60-46 win at Ferris State on January 10.

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Goaltender Pheonix Copley made a total of 70 saves during the GLI with his backto-back shutouts, which are believed to be the first by a Tech netminder since Bob McManus in the 1950s.

Blake Pietila and team USA defeted Sweden in the championship game to take home the gold medal from Ufa, Russia.

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Ali Haidar and Ben Stelzer combined for a total of 46 points against Grand Valley, but it was not enough as Grand Valley came away with a 70-65 win on January 12.

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The Michigan Tech Nordic ski team wrapped up the US National Championships on a high note on January 8 with two skiers qualifying for the heats of the freestyle sprints.

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Skiers finish strong at Nationals ELLIE FURMANSKI Lode Writer

Photo by Scott Thompson

January 2-8, the Michigan Tech Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski teams competed in the U.S. National Championships at Soldier Hollow, Utah. The Huskies put forward several impressive performances and finished 12th in the College Cup standings.

Competition opened January 2 with both teams competing in the classic sprint qualification races.

Top finishes were by Deedra Irwin who placed 36th and Raphael Bechtiger who

placed 59th. The Huskies just missed qualifying for the classic sprint heats.

January 4, the men and women competed in freestyle races. Lynn Duijndam was the Huskies’ top finisher placing 36th in the women’s 10-kilometer race. Once again, Bechtiger finished first for the men’s team placing 90th in the men’s 15-kilometer race.

On day three of competition, the Huskies competed in classic races, 20-kilometers for the women and 30-kilometers for the men. Sarah Daniels and Luke Gesior finished first for the Huskies, placing 36th and

49th. Also noteworthy, Kyle Hanson placed 33rd in the men’s 10-kilometer Olympic junior classic race.

The Huskies capped off the U.S. National Championships with freestyle sprint races.

Duijndam was the top finisher for the women placing 48th. Bechtiger and Hanson advanced to the quarterfinals of the freestyle sprint heats after both finishing 4th in the men’s senior and junior races, respectively.

Both teams resume competition at the Central Super Tour in St. Paul, Minnesota, January 19-20.

New bus displays Husky pride ELLIE FURMANSKI Lode Writer Have you seen the new “Husky” bus?

Recently Lamers Bus Lines and Michigan Tech Athletics partnered up to wrap a 45-foot Lamers charter bus with Michigan Tech logos and colors. Lamers, who has provided transportation services for the Huskies for the past five years was enthusiastic about the idea when approached by Michigan Tech Athletics. The bus will be used to transport Tech’s varsity athletes and will additionally serve as

advertisement on wheels for Michigan Tech Athletics and the university in general.

The idea to wrap one of Lamers’ buses spawned from Les Cook, Michigan Tech’s Vice President for Student Affairs. After Ford Escapes were purchased and wrapped for Michigan Tech recruiters to use a few years ago, the university received a lot of positive feedback from the university’s “traveling billboards”. Cook thought, “If we can wrap an escape, why can’t we wrap a bus?”

Michigan Tech Athletic Director Suzanne Sanregret commented, “Our athletic teams travel all over the

Midwest, and now the bus lets people know who we are. We believe this is one of the least expensive and most expansive forms of advertising, not only for our athletics programs but the entire university.”

The “Husky” bus made its first trip this past weekend down to Big Rapids and Allendale, Michigan, to transport the Michigan Tech Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams as they played in double headers at Ferris State and Grand Valley State.

After logging thousands of miles annually, the new “Husky” bus is bound to

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bring much attention to the university and Husky Athletics. The bus will also serve to foster school spirit

and pride for studentathletes, students, staff, and Husky supporters alike.

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With two strong opponents facing them in their upcoming home games, both Husky basketball divisions are getting fired up to beat the competition.

Women ELLIE FURMANSKI Lode Writer Despite two conference losses in games played over winter break, the Huskies remain close to the top of the GLIAC North standings with a 7-3 conference record, 9-5 overall.

Currently there are four teams leading the Northern Division including Ferris, Wayne State, Grand Valley, and Michigan Tech. Tech will face off against one of the division leaders, Wayne State, this coming Thursday, January 17 at home.

Wayne State stands with a 7-2 conference record, 9-4 overall. The Warriors will head into the match against Tech on a two-game win streak after recently defeating Northwood 74-60 and Saginaw Valley 63-48.

Top players for the Warrior include senior forwards Talisha Bridges and Phaebre Colbert. Bridges, who was recently named GLIAC North’s player of the week, leads the team in average points per game (15), free throws made, and turnovers.

Teammate Phaebre Colbert holds the team’s second highest point average (11 per game) and also leads the team in rebounds and steals.

Following the game against Wayne State, the Huskies will face off against Saginaw Valley on Saturday, January

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19. Up to this point in time, Saginaw has posted a 4-5 conference record, 6-7 overall. After a recent defeat ceded to Northwood, the Cardinals will play hoping to end their one-game losing streak.

Freshman Emily Wendling and sophomore Samantha Zirzow are two top players for the Cardinals.

Wendling, a 6-3 forward, has averaged 14 points per game and leads her team in field goal percentage and average rebounds. Zirzow, also a starting forward for the Cardinals, averages 10 points per game, leads the team in turnovers, and is second to Wendling in field goal percentage and rebound average.

The Huskies will turn to their key players in hopes of prevailing against both upcoming opponents. Senior guard Sam Hoyt has had another consistent season for the Huskies, averaging 12 points per game as well as contributing 35 assists in conference play. She also leads the Huskies in free throw percentage and turnovers. Other key players for the Huskies include sophomore forward Jillian Ritchie and senior guard Emma Veach.

Thursday’s game against Wayne State will take place at Michigan Tech at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s game against Saginaw Valley will also take place at home at 3:00 p.m.

JACOB SHULER Lode Writer The Huskies come back home this week after two hard fought games on the road against the Grand Valley Lakers and the Ferris State Bulldogs.

In the Bulldogs matchup, the Huskies had difficulty keeping up with the scoring with only five recording points for the Huskies. In the last minutes of the game, Black and Gold were able to come within six points. In the end, the Huskies were unable to come back with the final score of 66-74.

The next game against the Lakers saw some great play by the Huskies.

Coming within five points was not quite enough as the Huskies had several turnovers in the last minutes of the game. At the end, the score was 65-70.

This week, the Huskies take on the Wayne State Warriors and the Saginaw Valley Cardinals.

The Warriors bring a big challenge for the Huskies.

Remaining undefeated in league play, the Warriors bring big scorers.

Four Warriors average more than 10 points per game. Chene Phillips and Mike Hollingsworth will be two players the Huskies need to

contain. Both average 15 points per game. Jamar Ragland and Gerald Williams Taylor lead the team in rebounds.

The Cardinals have had a tougher season. Overall in conference play, they are 4-5. However, they still bring a lot of talent to the game.

Chris Webb and Brett Beland lead the team in scoring. Webb averages 16 points per game and Beland averages 12 points per game.

Rob Clarkt helps on the defensive side of the ball. Clark averages 8 rebounds per game.

The Huskies have the opportunity this week to pick up some ground after two road losses. The Warriors present a big challenge for the Huskies, but if they are able to contain their offensive game, the Huskies can pull off the win. A win would also help put a dent in the Warriors lead in the GLIAC North Division.

The Cardinals should not be overlooked. They have the potential to perform very well against the Huskies Two home games will give the Huskies a good rest from traveling.

The Huskies play the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and the Cardinals at 1 p.m. at the Wood Gym. Come support your Huskies as they take on these teams.

Upcoming home games January 17th, Wayne State 7:30 p.m.

January 17th, Wayne State 5:30 p.m.

January 19th, Saginaw 3:00 p.m.

January 19th, Saginaw 1:00 p.m.

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Puck Drop Huskies vs Beavers JORDAN ERICKSON Sports Editor

After a stellar winter break performance that included shutting out both games in the Great Lakes Invitational for the first Husky win in over 30 years, the Huskies return to home ice this weekend as they prepare for the Bemidji State Beavers. The meeting is the first between the two schools since the Huskies swept the Beavers on the road back in November.

Blake Pietila puts the puck on the net against Minnesota-Duluth

Photo by Ben Wittbrodt

The Huskies have only one conference loss in games where they have scored first, and with a home ice advantage, the Huskies will need to get the first goal to stay ahead. With a powerful first line and developing strength in the net, the Huskies are well poised for the second sweep over the Beavers this season.

Bemidji State Over the winter recess, the Beavers travelled to Hanover, N.H. to compete in the Ledyard National Bank Classic. The Beavers ended up dropping both games in close, one goal decisions, but ended leaving the tournament with no wins. In their last weekend of competition January 4 and 5, the Beavers hosted Western Michigan for a non-conference matchup.

Friday night the Beavers struggles to find their footing, leaving the ice with a 0-6 defeat.

Saturday night the Beavers managed to salvage a point out of the weekend with a 2-2 overtime final.

Sitting one spot above the Huskies in the WCHA rankings, the Beavers are 4-7-3 in conference play. The Beavers will be traveling to Houghton after taking the past weekend off.

Michigan Tech The Huskies return to home ice for the first time in a month as they host the Beavers. Last weekend Black and Gold visited Duluth for the second meeting with the Bulldogs this season.

Ending freshman goaltender Pheonix Copley’s two game shut out streak, the Huskies fell in 1-0 final.

Saturday night the Bulldogs completed their first home sweep of the year as the Huskies fell in a 4-5 final after a hard fought battle. The Huskies sit at second to last in the WCHA standings, with the last conference win coming from the last meeting with the Beavers back in November.

Who’s Hot Husky netminder Pheonix Copley earned his first collegiate shut out in the first game of the Great Lakes Invitational as he turned away every shot from Michigan offense.

The North Pole, Alaska native then went on to complete his second shut out the next night as he helped the Huskies to another 4-0 win.

Leading the Huskies in the points column is freshman forward Alex Petan who sits with 18 points (seven goals, eleven assists) so far this season. Petan netted a goal and two assists in the Huskies loss to Minnesota Duluth last weekend.

Upcoming

Events January 15 - 22

Bemidji State VS Michigan Tech Jan. 18, 7:07 p.m. at Michigan Tech Ice Arena

Come dance with Nosotros

Jan. 18, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. MUB Ballroom A “Join Michigan Tech Latin Huskies to welcome year 2013 and pump up energy for starting a new semester!”

Cheer on the Huskies at their next home game this Friday, Jan. 17 as they take on the Bemidji State Beavers!

Learn Latin dance and new music while making new friends. No partner needed and open to the public.

8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free Salsa Lessons 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Open Floor

Jazz Cabaret: Rozsa Backstage Jan. 25 - 26, 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center

Filmboard Presents- Cloud Atlas

Jan. 18, 19 Showtimes: 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 p.m.

Featuring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, this film is based on a best selling novel and from the creators of the “Matrix” and “Run, Lola, Run” is a fantastic ravel of multiple stories across time. The running theme of “Everything is connected “ weaves together a beautiful story.

Warm up your nights this next weekend with the Jazz Cabaret’s lively music.

The backstage of the Rozsa will be transformed with table seating, mood lighting and a bar setting. Find tickets online at (rozsa.tickets.mtu.edu).

Ticket Price: $3

ASK TECH Marissa Hintz “My New Year’s Resolution is to read my Bible for at least ten minutes a day. Yes, I’ve been keeping it!”

Kyle VerHoef “Not to keep my New Year’s Resolution! I can’t answer the question of whether I’ve kept it or not…”

Runtime: 172 minutes

“What was your New Year’s Resolution and have you kept to it so far?”

Eric Berger “To be more organized this year. It’s going well, with the exception of my apartment.”

Kodi Padilla “To actually do the readings assigned in class. It’s going fantastic so far!”

- Taylor Domagalla