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Want a job? Grades may not be enough

Career Services invites all students who have participated in a co-op or internship to join them this Friday, February 13th to share their experience and celebrate over lunch in the MUB Ballroom.

Photo courtesy of Career Services

Getting good grades and participating in extracurricular activities have always been very important for being competitive in the job market. However, that may no longer be enough. Today, employers are trying to snatch up the students that have taken the knowledge they get in the classroom and applied it to their desired field of study. This is why co-ops, internships, and other forms of experiential education are growing in their significance.

Students go to college to get jobs, plain and simple. The approximately 18 percent of the Michigan Tech students that take advantage of the co-ops and the even higher unknown percentage that complete an internship put themselves on

top of the pile of those who do not have to look for jobs, but are being actively searched for by companies to fill positions. A survey by the Chronicle of Higher Education found that employers now give nearly twice as much weight to graduates’ work experience as to their academic credentials.

“Companies like to see that a student got up every day, went to work, and were successful in what they were doing in their co-ops and internships. Employers like that they

are proven,” said Stephen Patchin, the director of Career Services. “They see these students didn’t just practice in the classroom, but played in the ‘game’.”

An experiential education places students in a position where they get to work on skills that transcend the classroom, where it is difficult to apply them as you would in a real job setting. These skills include communication, critical thinking, working in diverse groups and applying

EVAN MAYER

Lode Writer

“Companies like to see that a student got up every day, went to work, and were successful in what they were doing in their co-ops and internship.”

-Steve Patchin, Director of Career Services

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New trends show that employers are beginning to care more about work experience rather than academic credentials

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YemenOn Friday in Yemen, Houthi rebels

announced their plans for a new interim government after taking over the capital Sana’a last month.

The group represents northern Shia muslims that make up 35 percent of the country’s population and have exercised considerable local autonomy in the past. The group originated in 2004, and fought a series of rebellions against the government before a 2010 ceasefire. The Houthis were very active in the 2011 Arab Spring protests leading to the collapse of the government led by dictator Ali Abdullah Saleh.

The group then participated in the National Dialogue Conference under the presidency of Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, which in February of 2014 resulted in plans for a Yemen to become a federation of six regions.

The Houthis rejected the plan, saying that it would leave them weakened. Over the last year, the group has exercised more and more control over the northern parts of the country and in January seized the capital, leading the house arrest and subsequent resignation of President Hadi and his council.

The move has been decried by a number of actors, including the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council and the United Nations. Chinese UN Ambassador and UN Security Council president has said the Security Council is concerned and ready to take action if UN-led negotiations are not resumed.

The Houthis are also facing opposition within the country. Yemen’s southern oil-producing regions are dominated by Sunni tribes, many of whom have separatist ambitions of their own. Roughly half the country’s oil production has been shut off in financial opposition to the takeover.

One of the Houthis fiercest opponents has been the Yemen-based branch of al-Queda, which is one of the most active branches in the world. The United States had been actively engaged with the government under President Hadi to combat the group’s efforts, and is now reaching out to Houthi security forces, who have been much more effective than government forces in fighting the Sunni extremists.

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The world at a

glanceRAND SILVERS

Editor in Chief

For the masses that travel to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan every year, a trip is not complete without sampling some of the regions’ delicacies. One of the more famous of these local dishes is the pasty.

Although the pasty is famous for

being the fodder of miners, its origins in Europe saw it being on the table of the rich. Cookbooks from as far back as the thirteenth century have contained the recipe for a pie filled with venison, salmon or other meat, vegetables or cheese and baked without a dish.

Henry III of England [1207- 1272] had granted a charter to the town of Great Yarmouth. This chartered required the town to send 24 pasties to the sheriffs of

Norwich annually. References to pasties have been found in the accounts of the rich from that time until about the 1700’s, when the pasty disappeared from almost all parts of Europe, except the area around Cornwall in Europe.

In this region, tin miners and other working class individuals had embraced the unique form the pasty had that allowed

What is Blue Key? This organization is in charge of everything Winter Carnival. From fireworks to statues to stage revue and community fundraising, Blue Key takes care of it all. They have 50 people who are divided into six committees and an executive board to handle it all. They have been behind Winter Carnival since 1922, when students dressed up as animals to accommodate the circus theme.

“Every year we get a little bit better,” said Andrew Conley, President of Blue Key. The planning starts soon and involves different people each year, and that is what makes Blue Key unique.

Students can only be a member for two years and every year they get a new bunch of inexperienced yet enthusiastic members. “The community is a key part of the process,” said Conley.

Participants of Winter Carnival may have seen a member or two from Blue Key walking around on the all-nighter, wearing blue vests and bright orange hats. Every member is required to spend at least two hours meandering around and making sure that everyone else has a safe time, which ends up equalling about eight people on the job at any one time.

“After tonight, we’ll have 50 statues that weren’t there before,” said Conely when asked what the best part of the process was.

“Tonight we are finally seeing everything put together.”

As soon as this Winter Carnival ends, Blue Key will jump right into planning for the next year.

In order to become part of the organization, students must be a full-time student with sophomore or junior standing and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. In the spring, a letter is sent out to all those who are eligible and can then fill out an online

application. After an interview and a $60 payment to the national organization, new members are brought in at the initiation banquet each April.

Blue Key’s webpage, “Blue Key Honor Society” can be found from the main MTU website and includes information about the national organization as well as fun facts and interesting history about Winter Carnival. They also have an office located in the MUB Student Organizations room.

Blue Key turns out another Winter Carnival

ANDREA SPENCER

Lode Writer

“Every year we get a little bit better... The community is a key part of the process”

-Andrew Conley, President of Blue Key

Blue Key members Kaila Pietila (Left) and Kayla Stemberger (Right) make their rounds during the begining of the all-nighter festivities to be of assistance to students as needed.

Photo by Andrea Spencer

The past of the pastyEVAN MAYER

Lode Writer

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NEWS Michigan Tech Lode4 Tuesday, February 10

Tips from the insideExclusive interview with Union Pacific HR Director

Diligent MTU students are looking forward to Career Fair, 17 February, for a moment demonstrate their accomplishments and future potential to recruiters from over 200 companies. In attempt to alleviate career prepping stress, I talked to Steven Z. Abolafia, an HR Services Director and company representative from Union Pacific. He’s been with the American transportation company for 17 years and is seeking to hire students for project workforce teams. Here is some advice I gathered from him:

Is there anything that catches your attention immediately?

I like to see a student brings a positive presence and can speak clearly and confidently. This demonstrates the front-line leadership that I am looking for. I want people that can train a large group of people, which requires speaking well.

What do you like students to come prepared with?

I like when students come with an elevator speech. I can see what they are interested in and what they have to offer. It shows they have done their homework and have a career path in mind.

What prior knowledge do you suggest students have at the meet?

Be familiar with the company. It’s easy to quick scan a website and get an idea of the company.

What specific characteristics do you

tend to look for?I want to see students who are able to

articulate ideas and have characteristics that align with the type of work we have to offer. The worse thing I hear is, “So..What do you guys do?” It’s attractive when they have a direction already in mind.

What are points or information that can make or break a resume?

A resume that is not well prepared and organized is always disappointing. Include GPA, please. Also, I like to see accomplishments outside of school and how a student has been involved with the community.

Are you interested in hearing about

students’ personal hobbies?Yes, bring up personal hobbies. I like to

know who the students are. Union Pacific works a lot outside and even meeting students who say they snow ski or go camping shows their willingness to be outside on a regular basis. Although, align hobbies with the job seeking. Nothing is wrong knitting, but probably not very applicable to Union Pacific.

Do you care about high school accomplishments?

I will look at high school accomplishments if they are first years or even sophomores. Probably not the best idea if you are a senior and talk about high school projects, so stay relevant. I actually hired in a sophomore who was captain of his high school football team, which shows he can lead a group.

Do you think a student can ever be too professional?

The jobs I hire are for union workforce, so

I like students that can have a conversation. The only a person can be too professional is when they no longer can communicate effectively.

Can you tell if a student is being genuine about their responses?

I can tell if they are not giving specifics and talking in general terms.

Do you notice any positive/

negative consistencies Tech students have regarding their foundational experience?

Tech students are in good standing for Union Pacific, for example, since most here are outdoorsy and enthusiastic.

How should students continue to stay involved after the fair but before their job?

Union Pacific has locations all around Tech. I encourage students to talk to a local manager and step up a job interview before actual work.

What makes a well-rounded person on the job? Is there anything students can prep for now for that?

A balance of school experiences, grades, and personal experience [makes a well-rounded student]. It’s not always the 4.0 that gets the job but is sometimes the 3.0. It’s good when students are active in their community.

Is there anything you would like students to know?

Do your homework and come prepared. The first 30 seconds of meeting makes a large impact. Its better to come across as confident and focused than to just walk up.

SYLVANA FINKBEINER

Lode Writer

them to eat it without silverware. The pasty’s form especially became useful because it’s folded design allowed it to stay warm for hours and even if it did get cold it could be easily warmed on a shovel over a candle. The food’s convenience made it the dish of the region.

Today the “Cornish Pasty” has Protected Geographical Indication status from the European Commission, meaning that the food can only be labeled as “Cornish Pasty” if it comes from the region to protect its historical significance. This also means that the recipe has a protected status.

The Cornish miners that emigrated across the pond to capitalize on the mining booms of the United States tucked their pasty recipes in their belongings. These miners first mostly arrived in Mineral Point, Wisconsin working in the lead mines. The pasties’ ability to quickly fill up a hungry miner helped cement the food as an intricate part of the Upper Peninsula’s cuisine when these miners later moved north.

Miners believed that pasties played an additional role beyond filling their guts. It was believed that pasties were associated with “knockers.” These were spirits that created knocking sounds that were suppose to indicate the location of rich veins of minerals and bring warning of impending tunnel collapses. To encourage the “knockers” to assist them, miners would leave a small portion of their pasty behind in the mine for the spirits to eat.

The pasty also provided superstitious beliefs for fishermen and sailors as they would discard their crusts to appease the spirits of dead mariners, although fishermen believed it was bad luck to bring a pasty aboard their ships.

Although a true Cornish pasty is defined as one with diced or minced beef, onion, potato, and swede in rough chunks with peppery seasoning, a person scavenging in the Upper Peninsula can find a wide variety of pasties available, including pizza, chicken, bacon cheeseburger, breakfast, vegetarian, and turkey cranberry.

Today pasties can be found across the world wherever Cornish miners took their mining knowledge, including Montana, Australia, Mexico and northeastern Pennsylvania. In all these places, the pasty has done the role of not just filling the stomachs of the region’s masses, but also has become an important part of the region’s culture.

Tom Rozich, Michigan Tech alum, loves Husky hockey. What Rozich doesn’t love is tobacco smoke. “After the first period, I went out the front door of the SDC and was greeted by a wall of second hand smoke,

said Rozich. He confronted the group and was given a less than pleasant response. Since the incident, Rozich has attempted to connect with the university and understand how Tech’s tobacco free policy works and the level of enforcement it receives.

Over the course of the last few years, Michigan Tech’s ban of tobacco and smoke products, including the use of cigarettes, chewing tobacco and, most

recently, electronic cigarettes, has been frequently discussed and at times considered controversial among students and staff, alike.

While discussion of the ban itself, enacted Sept. 3, 2013, has been a prominent conversation on campus, the issue of enforcement; the rules, regulations, and possible consequences of disregarding the policy, is often forgotten or overlooked. However, in recent weeks, this very topic,

Enforcing Tech’s Tobacco and Vapor Free Campus

SUZANNAH LENZ

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The past of the pasty

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what you know. All four of these skills are the key skills that employers hone in on when hiring new employees.

The experiential education gained by a student not only benefits them but also the university and the classrooms they bring their knowledge back to. Bringing real world experience, students can apply concepts taught by professors back to the experiences they have had, making an experiential education experience that much more valuable.

These students can also share their experiences with other students making class discussion more realistic and valuable for other students.

The companies are trying to increase their benefit from these experiential education opportunities. Traditionally these opportunities were offered to students in their final years of their college years in order to get them trained to join the workforce.

Now it is not rare for a first or second year student to get an experiential education opportunity extended to them. This allows companies to pull potential employees out of the job market early and gives them the potential to groom their future employees so when they graduate they are specifically tailored for the company’s needs.

Today, colleges are all trying to increase their number of experiential education opportunities for students. With these numbers predicted to double in the next five to ten years, as Patchin predicts, it will soon be essential for students to have experiential education experience in order to stay competitive in the global job market.

has become a bit more noticeable to some students, staff, and patrons of the university.

Michigan Tech’s ‘Tobacco and E-Cigarette-free Initiative’ was put in place to ‘provide a healthy, safe and clean campus community,’ according to the University web page. The university has since trusted that ‘changes to campus policy can take place with little indirect intervention or enforcement.’

It goes on to say that ‘student noncompliance should be handled as a normal student conduct violation through Student Conduct Services’ and ‘employee noncompliance should involve a review of policy and a meeting with supervisors.’

Public Safety and Police Services of Michigan Tech backs up the university’s policy and its enforcement. They explained their role in the event of tobacco use taking place on campus. “We politely ask them to stop smoking. We remind them that Michigan Tech is a smoke free, tobacco free, and vapor free campus. If an individual does not comply, we can refer them to HR or the office of academic community conduct.” In addition to common protocol, public safety added, “We have never had to [take disciplinary action], most individuals usually comply and respect the university policy.”

Following the recent addition of e-cigs or “vape” products to the smoking ban on campus, the conversation and controversy surrounding the policy has been active among Michigan Tech’s student population.

In an attempt to understand how students feel about the enforcement of the ban, the question “What is your opinion of the enforcement and regulations in place to ensure our campus remains smoke free?” was posed to the 2014 incoming class of Michigan Tech via Facebook.

In a poll associated with the question, 65 of 110 individuals to reply thought “The ban is not enforced enough. There should be more enforcement.” In comparison, only

12 students claimed “There is a general understanding of the ban and enforcement in not needed.”

Along with the poll and its six responses to choose from, students were asked to provide thoughts and opinions on the subject. Matt Cavender, in support of additional enforcement, stated, “I feel as if the smoking ban isn’t enforced enough. Everywhere I look around campus, I find another person smoking. Not only is it against campus regulations, it’s extremely inconsiderate.”

Owen VanTiem also provided reason for more enforcement of Tech’s policy in his comment. “I think the ban needs to be enforced a bit more. Whether people agree or disagree with the ban, it is in fact a policy on campus and following it shouldn’t be up for debate.”

In defense of the current enforcement strategy Michigan Tech employs, Paul Daily said, “Enforcement isn’t an issue, because it shouldn’t be. The ban attempts to make the use of tobacco taboo, not illegal. Maybe that is a misunderstanding, but I think the policy is fine with the little enforcement that it has now.”

Through the many comments, actions,

and opinions shared, it is clear that the enforcement of Michigan Tech’s smoke and vapor-free policy is of great importance to many. While policy and regulations are not currently being changed or revised, only time will tell if they change and how they will further impact Michigan Tech.

Enforcing Tech’s Tobacco and Vapor Free CampusContinued from page 4

“You either have a policy or you don’t. If you’re not going to enforce it, don’t brag about it.”

-Tom Rozich

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Well folks, the post-Winter Carnival blues have officially set in. Maybe you are sick with a nasty head cold or you’re just lacking the motivation to get out of bed and off to class after a solid five-day vacation here in winter wonderland.

Either way, you may be in need of something more than coffee at the breakfast table to get you moving and ready to take on the day. Here are some awesome and easy things to make for breakfast, whether you’re in the dorms or on your own!

1. Peanut butter banana wrap: Take a

whole wheat flour tortilla, spread peanut butter on it and add some sliced up bananas. Wrap it up and head off to class for a tasty and filling treat. You can also improvise and add whatever fruit you want, or even swap the peanut butter for Nutella or honey!

2. Have time on a Sunday to whip up a homemade friattata for the week? All you’ll need are some veggies, meat, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and cheese. Onions and green peppers are especially tasty and easy to chop up, then sautee them with garlic for yummy flavor. Cook up some sausage or grab some ham to add to the mix, along with 8 eggs, a cup of milk, and a handful of shredded cheese. Spice it up with some herbs or just salt and pepper, then throw it in the oven

at 375 for 45 minutes. Take it out for a healthy and yummy breakfast that will have you running to class.

3. Crockpot oatmeal: Crockpots are perhaps the most under rated kitchen item for college students. Who doesn’t love throwing a bunch of ingredients in a bowl, covering it, turning it on, and leaving it to simmer for hours and hours while you get on with your busy life? Take advantage of it for breakfast too! Just throw one cup of steel cut oats, 4 cups of water, ¼ cup of brown sugar and maple syrup, a teaspoon of salt in the crockpot and let it cook while you sleep (or study). 7-8 hours later and you have a great breakfast. Add some berries or bananas to the top and dive in.

4. Peanut butter oatmeal energy bites:

these no-bake energy bites are perfect if you’re in a rush or need a pick me up in between classes. It calls for a cup of oats, 2/3 cup toasted coconut, ½ cup peanut butter, some mini chocolate chips, 1/3 cup honey, 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Combine the ingredients and roll them into one inch round balls and you can stick them in the fridge for a week.

5. If all else fails, collaborate with your roommates to make a buffet of pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage, or whatever you may have lying around. This may require more time and creativity, but it’s also a fabulous weekend option. Have an extra onion or pepper? Throw it in with some hashbrowns and eggs for a meal that will keep you full and happy until lunchtime.

Big Hero 6 is a Marvel property movie, produced by Disney Animation studios. The film uses computer animation, much like many modern animated movies. Unlike many of these, though, the animation style feels in place here, bringing the color and creativity of the story to life.

The story of Big Hero 6 is that of gifted child Hiro, who finds himself wrapped up deeper than he expected when a masked villain steals his tech for nefarious purposes. Filling in the rest of the eponymous Big Hero 6 are his late brother’s friends, all geniuses in their own ways. Stealing the show, though, is Beymax, a personal healthcare assistant robot. Beymax is funny, sweet, and even downright lovable. While Hiro is certainly a well developed character, Beymax wins by a landslide in terms of sheer likability.

One of the best aspects of Big Hero 6 is the design. Colors are bright, designs are creative and fun, and the setting leaves room to explore while still maintaining touch with reality. San Fransokyo, a futuristic fusion of San Francisco and Tokyo, takes many of the best elements from the two iconic cities and cultures and blends them together.

From a technical perspective, everything was fine, but there was little that felt truly groundbreaking. This isn’t to say that there weren’t any good shots, but only that cinematographically, there was very little new material. The soundtrack was similarly adequate, if uninspired. Thankfully, the story and cast of Big Hero 6 well make up for it.

In all, Big Hero 6 is just a great family friendly flick. Hiro’s story is well told, and almost guaranteed to pull a few heartstrings. Beymax alone could give reason to see this movie, and indeed may inspire a repeat watching or two. If you’re looking for a good animation to come out of 2014, Big Hero 6 is a great choice.

JANE KIRBY

Pulse Editor

ARIC RHODES

Lode Writer

Big Hero 6 review

Breakfasts to get your day goingPhoto courtesy of marvel.wikia.com

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Tis the season for celebration! From Winter Carnival to the final broomball match of the season, Michigan Tech is full of festive spirit. Here to join in on the fun is the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) with Chinese Night 2015 on Saturday, February 14th.

Chinese Night has been celebrated for over a decade on campus, and it occurs as close to Chinese New Year as

possible. Preparations have been going on for months, 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student and president of CSSA Shuo Liu says. “The dancers started last semester,” said the president, and the rest of the plans began early this semester.

An all-inclusive ticket gets attendees dinner and a performance. The meal will have eight different dishes, with options for vegetarians, and everything will be served with rice.

A performance in the Rozsa follows dinner in the MUB. Many dancers and two bands made up of students from all

parts of campus will be participating in this high-energy event.

Tickets are on Early Bird special at $12 until Wednesday; after the 11th, prices will increase to $15. An $8 ticket will allow admission into the performance only, and children under 13 will be able to attend both events for $8. These can be purchased in the MUB Commons, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the SDC ticket office.

Chinese Night is CSSA’s largest event. Liu said “We’re expecting about 400 people to attend.” While it may be the biggest, CSSA also does smaller things.

Last fall, they held the Mid-Autumn Festival and ate mooncake, watched videos, and sang songs to celebrate harvest and the moon appearing to grow larger. Members also participate in the annual Parade of Nations that occurs during the beginning of the fall semester.

There are approximately 200 members in CSSA. The organization’s mission is to “provide services and support for MTU’s Chinese community, and to also celebrate Chinese traditions,” said Liu.

Come out and show some love on Valentine’s Day to the hardworking students who put on the show.

The week of Winter Carnival here at Tech has ended. Statues were built, Queens were crowned, games were played, and Stage Revue was judged. On Thursday at 7:00pm hundreds of students, and members of the general public crowded into the ROZSA to watch eight skits put on by various fraternities, sororities, and student organizations. The Master of Ceremonies for the night was Chris Carter, The Mentalist.

As a first time goer for Stage Revue I wasn’t sure what to expect. The atmosphere of the place was hyper as the audience got settled into their seats. After introductions were made the show was off. I was definitely impressed by the MC. He was funny and kept the audience entertained with his

amazing mind reading skills. Throughout the night he made connections with various audience members and was able to determine what their street addresses were, or past locker combinations.

He did multiple tricks in which he could guess what card someone was holding

by reading their body language. In one of my favorite parts he was able to assist two volunteers from the audience to light up light bulbs using only their mind and body energy!

As for the Stage Revue Acts how good they were definitely depended on your

own personal tastes. Audience choice and overall winners were the Air Force ROTC for a cute Indiana Jones themed adventure where students followed a professor around trying to find a lost artifact before Northern students could get a hold of it.

In second for audience choice was Army ROTC, who were based more in humor as two ‘bros’ went on a quest to find the all elusive girl here at Tech, and ended up being a guy they disguised as a girl to finish their quest.

Having never been to Stage Revue before I can’t say how this year compares to years previous but I can say that anyone who attends needs to be prepared to sit for at least three and a half hours. Unfortunately, it felt as if the skits dragged on and on. My expectations going in were to laugh a lot and be amazed by The Mentalist. One of those things definitely happened.

I found very few of the skits funny and many were hard to follow. The Mentalist

was by far the best part of the whole night. He even helped out with a proposal early on in the show. He managed to accurately describe a woman sitting in the audience who was then invited up on stage to help in his next segment. After making her way on stage she turned around and found her boyfriend standing there. He got down on one knee and she readily accepted his proposal to the cheering and clapping of the crowd.

Even after watching some disappointing skits I would still go again. Stage Revue is a great way to spend a Thursday night with friends. The MC is guaranteed to be worth the $10 dollar entry fee and you will get some laughs out of the night.

There’s a 15 minute intermission and plenty of snacks, and alcohol available for purchase to get through the show. My only recommendation would be to bring a pillow just in case you get a little sore sitting in those seats for so long.

SARAH HARTTUNG

Lode Writer

ALEXANDRIA VAN DUZER

Lode Writer

Chinese Night

Stage Revue review

“Stage Revue is a great way to spend a Thursday night with

friends.”

The Air Force ROTC performed the winning Stage Revue skit, having gone with an Indiana Jones theme. The skit depicted scenes in which the students had to follow Indi-ana Jones around and recover a lost artifact before the Northern students found it.

Photos by Pratik Joshi

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5 Use a scalpel on9 ‘‘O.G. Original

Gangster’’ rapper

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17 Not as brazen19 It’s worth $200

in Monopoly21 Princess of Power

from 1980s cartoons

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directed ‘‘Selma’’26 100%27 Ring call, for

short28 More hot30 ‘‘Sounds about

right’’32 In stitches34 Knocking37 Load of money38 Like some windows40 Easily defeats,

in sports42 ___ Vogue44 J.F.K. probers45 You may put stock

in it46 Director Coen47 Enterprise for

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(musical style)60 Will, given the

chance62 Ninny63 Dickens heroine64 Cold-climate

cryptid66 End for an

organisation’s name

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71 Radio-knob abbr.72 Switch off74 Unjammed75 Cable airer of

vintage films76 Feeling low78 Word between

two last names79 Trouble80 Conductor

announcements82 Baloney83 Newswoman Curry85 Lean back and

enjoy the ride?88 Jumbo-size91 ___ fide92 A Giants giant93 Pick out96 Washington

landmark that lent its name to a Senate committee

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the road

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known as לע לא112 Lifesaver’s inits.113 Facetious string?115 Big fall from

the sky?119 Large shrimp120 Wavering wail121 Like crayons122 One of the Ivies,

informally123 Organization with

an Exalted Ruler124 Aid in identifying

a bird125 Insignificant

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2 ‘‘Eureka!’’3 Sainthood

prerequisite4 It was a dark period

for Poe5 Short supply6 *Like puberty

at age 167 Fatal ending?8 *Biter in Niger9 Following

behind10 Specialty of

Industrial Light & Magic, for short

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cheddars23 Peanut29 Topmost part of

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percent for the 1%41 Football stat43 Chinese- restaurant

assurance45 Natl. Courtesy

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to orbit a comet (2014)

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52 With 59-Down, permanent . . . or, literally, a feature of the answers to the seven starred clues

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‘‘Breaking Bad’’73 *Car-dealership

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weapon of yore

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lead99 *Goals for

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105 Weightlifter’s exercise

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often114 Poet’s ‘‘prior to’’116 Arctic flier117 Olympics host

after London118 Spotlight hog

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OPINIONMichigan Tech Lode 11

I’m sad to say that last week was my final Winter Carnival as a student at Michigan Tech. Thinking back to Carnival my first year, I can’t believe how fast the time has flown by. Maybe it’s because I’ve learned to embrace the traditions or am getting sentimental about all the “lasts” that come along as you approach graduation, but looking back, I think each Carnival progressively outdid itself.

It’s no surprise then when I say I had a great week! Despite Wednesday night’s wind chill being absolutely frigid, my friends and I still ventured out to campus to join in on what is one of the most unique experiences of my college experience, the Winter Carnival all-nighter.

Walking around with friends and having a great time taking in all the sights and sounds is really what it’s all about for me. You could tell a non-Tech person about all the different groups on campus building their snow statues, ironing every detail to perfection, or about the music, lights, dancing, all-star broomball game, pancake feed and food vendors galore, but there’s an energy on campus that’s indescribable. That energy carried through until about 4:30 a.m. for me Thursday morning. What a night!

My parents came up on Thursday, and it was nice being able to spend the weekend with them. They were able to watch me play broomball, we looked at statues, went to the hockey game Friday night and they, of course, treated me to a few nice meals. Shout out to Tau Kappa Epsilon and Phi Kappa Tau; your London and Hawaiian scenes were amazing! I was able to spend some time with friends, too, who graduated but were able to make the trek back up to Houghton for Carnival weekend.

While I’m now exhausted and swamped with homework, I’d say procrastinating for the sake of fully enjoying Winter Carnival festivities was definitely worth it. Now, back to work I go…

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Apple and Samsung have been going back and forth trying to outdo one another for roughly the past 5 years, working incredibly hard to topple the other’s market share in the smartphone industry. Recently, though, a breakthrough has emerged- Apple has finally outsold Samsung. This is historic as well as monumental.

First, Apple has seen what consumers want, and it has begun to listen, for once. Apple’s new smartphones are equipped with much larger displays than they have ever been previously, something that Samsung had introduced a while back. Consumers loved the fact that Apple had finally released a smartphone that was similar in size to the Samsung Galaxy, and this has resulted in record-breaking sales for Apple.

Second, Apple’s iPhone, which was almost impossible to get when it first came out, is being looked at as a more high-end device. While they are similar in price, the iPhone isn’t made out of plastic, but rather a combination of glass and metal, and it also comes with features like Touch ID and Apple Pay, things that consumers love. While the Samsung Galaxy phones have similar features, they are definitely not as

user friendly- in fact, sometimes they rarely work, as is the case with the fingerprint scanner.

But even though Apple is outselling one of Android’s largest manufacturers, that does not mean that iOS has officially won the smartphone war. Google fans are quick to point out that the iPhone, in all of its simplicity, is just that- simple. Whether that is your preference or not- it’s hard, if not impossible, to argue that iPhones are more powerful than Androids. If that ever changes, then Google will be in a run for their money.

Finally, just because Apple is selling more phones does not mean that Samsung will be going away anytime soon. The biggest thing to remember is that consumer preferences change, and so long as that remains true, it is possible that people will switch from one manufacturer to another. Smart phones are our generations’ arms race- companies are continuously trying to build the next feature that will put them ahead.

Regardless of where you stand, it is monumental that Apple has outsold Samsung. Many people predicted that this simply would never happen. Since it did, Samsung will have to learn from this, and continue to try and build products that will steal away Apple’s customers. Otherwise, they may find themselves in a serious dilemma.

The goal of college is eventually to get a job. It’s the only reason most, if not all, people even go to college and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars. Whether it is a company that you have already been in contact with or one you haven’t, here are some things you need to remember for this spring’s Career Fair.

First, find some companies you want to focus on. With this list, you can see what they are looking for without overwhelming yourself and trying to remember the mission statement of 20 different ones. So only focus on a couple. With that information, you can know where they are, what they are looking for, and how to present yourself to look like the candidate they want to hire. Look at their website and get familiar with what work they do. You can also plan ahead and now where they are located at Career Fair.

In addition to knowing about the company, it is also helpful to have a plan of what to talk about. This can be previous work experience related to their field, attributes you think they might want to see in employees, or questions you may have.

When you are done with the companies you want to focus on, remember other companies, ones that may not be your top choice. Michigan Tech even recommends to “print at least 20 flawless resumes” and to drive home the point state “with the intent to hand them all out.”

Yes, 20 resumes may seem like a lot, but regardless of your major Tech students should bring this many. 20 resumes will allow you to both focus on those companies you really want to work for, but also those who may still offer you a job, even if it is not your top choice an offer is better than nothing.

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Apple vs. SamsungADAM ROMANKO

Opinion Editor

DAVID MOREHOUSE

Lode Writer

Tuesday, February 10

“Michigan Tech even recommends to “print

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“with the intent to hand them all out.”

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e:Recently, there has been a measles outbreak that many people have never before anticipated. This outbreak is evidence that while we have successfully eliminated some diseases, we still have a long way to go. But vaccinations are controversial, and when public health infringes on personal liberties, there are many question that must be answered.

Pro: Con:? Yes. At the end of the day, vaccines, along with sanitation,

cleanliness, and other advances in first world countries, have all lead to the decreases in diseases that used to torment humanity. We have clear evidence that vaccines work, and we also have clear evidence that they are incredibly safe. By choosing not to vaccinate, individuals are putting not only themselves, but others, at risk. By mandating vaccines, we can work to prevent those individuals who are unable to vaccinate from dangerous diseases, as well as keep these diseases under control.

It must be immediately and without delay conceded that those who wish to misinform and give information that lead to the preventable deaths of children are in a perilous position. But even then to grant charges or crimes is to threaten the liberty of the individual. What qualifies to such demand as “information leading to the death of a child”? To allow others to choose such a bar would potentially engager many people from all walks of life. From Ccatholics and Orthodox who oppose gay marriage (a claim some could dress up as ‘damaging mental health’), Atheists educating people on science (again dress it up as ‘damaging mental health’), or Jehovah Witnesses’ refusing blood transfusions. Any of these groups could be put on trial. So when we wish to ban the media or others from spouting views on vaccines, we must look to other examples. What if this law were applied? It would undoubtedly stifle free speech and truth if it goes aground mob opinion. That is not to say that anti-vaccines ‘truthers’ are saying true things; only that such a law that disallows discourse in the crazy views on vaccines would have to apply to all other such contentious issues.

For the government or any other institution to demand of your body a certain thing, whether smoking, drinking, or vaccination, is an extremely dangerous thought process. To entrust to your body liars, deceivers, and politicians is a perilous mistake. The debate of whether vaccines are effective is in but to mandate such usage, even with such great effects cannot be allowed. Certainly children should not be allowed to attend school or public areas (so far as it can be controlled) if they are not vaccinated. But even these extreme measures do not rob the autonomy of another human being to make stupid, ignorant, and deatdy decisions.

Vaccines are by no doubt a very controversial but very effective means of stopping disease. The science of it is certain; anyone who says otherwise are fooling themselves. Having worked to eradicate polio, yaws, and malaria as well as having already eradicated smallpox and rinderpest, it is by no doubt that vaccines have done more for humanity then those who oppose their usage. However, to say their effectiveness is to make them mandatory is missing the point.

Although the media may have you think otherwise, the vast majority of scientists support mandatory vaccinations. This body of intellectuals have devoted massive amounts of time to ensuring that vaccines are safe and effective, and it is in their best interest to promote the truth, rather than media hysteria. So when you hear people say that “vaccines cause autism, are dangerous, and the pharmaceutical industry is brainwashing you,” you should be advised that all of those things are completely misinformed.

Individual liberty is also a key concern when it comes to this debate. America was found on the principles that the government should not force you to do unrealistic things. And I do sympathize with people who are concerned about forcing parents to vaccinate. However, it is also everyone’s right to not come in contact with easily preventable diseases. By vaccinating, you are not only securing your rights to a healthy future, but you are preserving the rights of others to not become gravely ill.

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DAVID MOREHOUSE

Lode Writer

Tuesday, February 10

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While most Tech students enjoyed Winter Carnival festivities this past week, two Husky Nordic skiers competed against the top junior skiers in the world at the FIS Nordic Junior and U23 Cross Country World Ski Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The event brought more than 500 elite junior athletes from 36 countries to compete for medals in cross country skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined events. Representing team USA and Michigan Tech were skiers Deedra Irwin and Tom Bye.

Senior Deedra Irwin made the U.S. women’s U23 team after her performance at U.S. Nationals, which the Huskies hosted on their home course at the Tech Trails.

Irwin earned 10th in the classic sprint, 18th in the freestyle sprint, 33rd in the classic distance and 36th in the freestyle distance event, all of which took place

Jan. 4 through 10. She ended up as the first alternate for Team USA but was allowed the chance to compete in Almaty when a spot opened up.

At U.S. Nationals, Bye was the third junior to finish in the men’s 15-kilometer freestyle distance race. After earning 10th in the classic distance event later that week, he sealed the last spot on Team USA’s U20 men’s team via a tiebreaker.

Each of the Tech skiers competed in two events in Almaty. Irwin raced for Team USA in the classic sprint on Feb. 3 and skiathlon on Feb. 7. During the classic sprint event, Irwin finished 31st on the 1.3-kilometer course. Her time of 3:55.70 was 0.5 seconds away from making the top-30, which would have allowed her to move on and race in the heats.

In her second Team USA debut,

Irwin finished 34th in the U23 women’s skiathlon, a freestyle and classic hybrid race. She completed the 15-kilometer course in 48:56.4, about eight minutes behind the first place skier from Switzerland.

Bye competed in the freestyle distance race on Feb. 4 and skiathlon on Feb. 6. In Wednesday’s 10-kilometer freestyle race, Bye placed 69th overall, 3:50.4 behind the Japanese champion. He finished third out of the four American skiers competing. In the junior men’s 20-kilometer skiathlon, the freshman took 67th, completing the race in 58:08.1.

Bye was the first male skier from Michigan Tech to compete in a World Championship event, and Irwin was the second female Husky athlete to do so. Both skiers have been huge assets to the

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Senior defenseman Riley Sweeney of the No. 5 ranked Michigan Tech Hockey Huskies scored his first two goals of the season last weekend, one apiece in each of the Winter Carnival series games against Bemidji State.

Sweeney’s on-point shots helped lead the Huskies to another series sweep, their ninth of the season, with a 3-1 win over the Beavers on Feb. 6 and a 2-1 win on Feb. 7.

Sweeney’s goals opened scoring for the Huskies in both games. Friday night, he put the Huskies up on the scoreboard in the 10th minute of the first period. Dylan Steman earned the assist, sliding the puck up to Sweeney, whose momentum led him to a shorthanded breakaway.

Sweeney was able to sneak the puck

in between Bemidji goaltender Michael Bitzer’s legs for his first goal of the season. Steman went on to earn the game winner in the third period.

Saturday night, the Delta, B.C., native kicked off scoring for the Huskies once again in the first period with just over a minute left before intermission. Cliff Watson swung the puck over to Sweeney from the left side back at the blue line, and Sweeney’s long-rage wrist shot managed to sail past traffic in front of the goaltender and hit the upper corner of the net.

Earning goals in back-to-back games was a phenomenal effort coming from a defenseman. As a result, Sweeney upped his career goals to four. So far this season, Sweeney’s two goals and five assists land him with seven points. He has played in all 30 games.

For his strong performance over the weekend, both from a defensive and offensive standpoint, Sweeney was named

the Winter Carnival MVP. He largely helped the Huskies to earn the MacInnes Cup for the third year in a row.

Sweeney and the rest of the Huskies will be back in WCHA action next Friday and Saturday at Alaska Anchorage.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEKRiley Sweeney

ELLIE FURMANSKI

Sports Editor

Photo courtesy of Michigan Tech Athletics

Irwin and Bye ski for Team USA in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Final chances to watch regular season

basketball games at home (Feb. 12 and 14)

“Bye was the first male skier from Michigan Tech to compete in a World Championship event, and Irwin was the second female Husky athlete to do so.”

ELLIE FURMANSKI

Sports Editor

Continued on page 14

Tuesday, February 10

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The men’s and women’s soccer clubs will be hosting their annual spring indoor soccer tournament once again. To register your team, a representative must attend the registration meeting on Feb. 18. The meeting will take place in the MUB Commons starting at 8 p.m. There is a 32 team limit, which will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. A $60 payment per team is due at the registration meeting. Teams are limited to 12 players. Games will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Feb. 24, and the season will be eight weeks long. Teams can sign up for either ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ league. Contact Greg Thelen at [email protected] for more information.

The registration period for innertube water polo will expire this Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. Teams can join either a co-rec class ‘A’ or ‘B’ division, and matches will start on Monday, Feb. 16. Another deadline steadfast approaching is for the intramural billiards tournament. Registration will close this Friday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m., and the tournament will take place later that day. Visit www.imleagues.com to register your team and look for all things intramural sports at Michigan Tech.

Men’s Basketball: The men turned around last week’s losing streak with two wins on the road. Tech defeated Ferris State 68-60 on Feb. 5 and won 71-60 at Grand Valley on Feb. 7.

Women’s Basketball: The Huskies extended their win streak to 11 games after picking up two wins on the road last week. The women earned the season sweep over both Ferris State and Grand Valley, picking up a 72-61 win over the Bulldogs and a 57-41 victory against the Lakers.

Hockey: A 3-1 win on Feb. 6 and 2-1 win on Feb. 7 over the Bemidji State Beavers led Tech to their ninth series sweep of the season and third consecutive year winning the MacInnes Cup over Winter Carnival weekend.

Men’s Tennis: Tech Tennis kicked off their season with two non-conference matches on the road. On Feb. 7, the Huskies lost to St. Cloud State 7-2 but picked up a 7-2 win over Augustana (S.D.) later that day in St. Cloud, Minn.

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Tech earned two much-needed wins this past week by beating Grand Valley State and Ferris State in GLIAC play. They are currently fourth in the GLIAC North standings and fourth overall with a record of 12-5, but they gained some ground on Ferris with the victory.

With the top two teams in the GLIAC in Tech’s final five games, they will need this momentum to keep them in a position to earn a good seed in the playoffs.

Jordan Chartier led the way for the Huskies with 20 points in the win against Ferris State, going a perfect eight for eight from the foul line.

The team really stepped it up in the second half, scoring 41 points with three players in double digits. Phil Romback and Ben Stelzer both added 10 in the second

half, but Luke Heller ended up second on the team with 14 points.

The victory avenged a home defeat at the hands of Ferris State on Jan. 15 when Tech was held to 51 points. Tech’s more balanced play and better shooting percentage contributed to the favorable outcome this time around. The Huskies had two more players in double digits than last time in this 68-60 victory.

The No. 5 Michigan Tech Huskies improved their record to 22-7-1 this weekend, sweeping the Bemidji State Beavers for the second time this season. In the conference, the Huskies stand in second place behind Minnesota State with a record of 17-4-1.

Over Winter Carnival weekend, Tech completed their third consecutive series sweep and simultaneously won their third MacInnes Cup in a row. With these wins, fans can rejoice as Michigan Tech has clinched home ice for the first round of the WCHA playoffs, a first for the program since the 1992-93 season.

While the team often makes the work look simple, the sweep against Bemidji did not come easily. The Huskies and Beavers were tied in shots on goal on Friday night at 26, and Saturday would have the stat in favor of BSU, 28-23. Tech failed to convert on any of its seven power play opportunities. Despite all of this, Tech capitalized on enough opportunities to seal the wins on both nights, winning 3-1 on Friday and 2-1 on Saturday.

Senior defenseman Riley Sweeney opened the scoring on both nights for Tech, giving him his first two goals of the season. On the other side of the game clock, Captain Tanner Kero closed the scoring

both nights, scoring his 14th and 15th goals of the season. Freshman forward Dylan Steman put home his seventh of the year on Friday, tying him for fourth on the team in goals.

Kero has been on a hot streak as of late. The Hancock native has scored three games in a row and is on a six-game point streak, obtaining five goals and 10 points in that timeframe. He has helped his team in getting to 22 wins, a feat unaccomplished by MTU since 1982-83.

Tech completed its lengthy home stand with a 7-2-0 record. The losses came in the

first two series against Northern Michigan and Bowling Green, who each took a game against the Huskies. Now the team prepares for the final stretch of the season as they depart this week for Anchorage, Alaska, in the first of their final three series, which are almost all on the road. The team will get a week off upon their return and will then prepare to travel to Minnesota State to face their WCHA rival.

Ending the Huskies’ regular season will be the NMU Wildcats in another home-and-home series. First round of the WCHA playoffs will then kick off on March 13.

Three straight MacInnes Cups, three straight sweeps

IAN HATZILIAS

Lode Writer

Senior Tanner Kero takes a face off draw during the Huskies sweep against UAH. The Hancock native [Kero] is currently on a six-game point streak with five goals and 10 points in that time-frame.

Photo by Pratik Joshi

Men’s Basketball gains momentumJOHN REYNOLDS

Lode Writer

Continued on page 15

“Senior defenseman Riley Sweeney opened the scoring on both nights for Tech, giving him his first two goals of the season.”

Tuesday, February 10

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Women’s Basketball

Vs. Hillsdale @ 5:30 p.m.**

Vs. Saginaw Valley State @ 1:00 p.m.**

Men’s Basketball Vs. Hillsdale @ 7:30 p.m.**

Vs. Saginaw Val-ley State @ 3:00 p.m.**

Hockey @ Alaska Anchorage, 11:07 p.m.**

@ Alaska Anchorage, 11:07 p.m.**

Nordic Skiing @ CCSA Distance Championships -Minneapolis, Minn.

@ CCSA Distance Championships -Minneapolis, Minn.

@ CCSA Distance Championships -Minneapolis, Minn.

Varsity Events Schedule: February 10 - 16 Home Game ** Conference Match

Michigan Tech Nordic program this season and are expected to continue their strong performance upon their return to Houghton.

The Michigan Tech Nordic teams will compete in two more events, the CCSA Distance Championships and NCAA Central Regional Championships, before the list of qualified skiers for the NCAA Championships will be announced. Irwin and Bye, however, have already prequalified. A trip to Lake Placid, N.Y., will be the next big stop for these two outstanding Husky athletes.

Irwin and Bye ski for Team USA in Almaty KazakhstanContinued from page 12

Deedra Irwin races on the Tech Trails earlier this season.

Photo by Pratik Joshi

The No. 13 Michigan Tech Huskies are riding an 11 game win streak. They are currently sitting ahead of Wayne State in GLIAC standings but behind the Warriors in the national rankings.

Their last two wins against Ferris State and Grand Valley State brought them to 20-1 on the season, and with a GLIAC Tournament spot already clinched, they can get a good rhythm going into their final five games.

Tech’s game against Ferris State occurred on the second day of Winter Carnival, but unfortunately it was an away game for the Huskies. Jillian Ritchie and Danielle Blake led the way with 23 points apiece, a career high for Ritchie. They went a combined 15 for 24 shooting and also made 13 of their 15 free throws. Kelli Guy also added 10 points for the Huskies, rounding out the players with double digit points.

Tech managed to hold the Bulldogs’ starters to 34 points in the game, continuing their trend of dominating on the defensive end. Ferris State’s bench scored 27 points in the game to keep it close, but it wasn’t enough in Tech’s 72-61 win.

Tech’s next game against Grand Valley State pitted the first and second place GLIAC North teams against each other. Grand Valley hasn’t quite clinched a playoff berth yet, and Tech was not going

to grant them the satisfaction in their 57-41 victory. Tech snapped an 11 home game win streak by Grand Valley State to secure their own 11 game win streak.

Defense was the name of this game, with the teams shooting a combined 33 percent from the field. Tech got the upper hand in the end, holding Grand Valley to 29.1 percent shooting. All five Husky starters scored at least eight points, but Morgan Anderson led the way with 12.

Danielle Blake won the GLIAC Player of the Week award on Feb. 2 behind 17 points per game in two home wins against tough GLIAC North opponents. She got her third double-double of the season

with 15 points and 10 rebounds against Northwood. She also tied the school record with seven blocks in one game against Northwood. It was a well deserved award to a player after an amazing week.

Tech’s games this week are against Hillsdale on Feb. 12 and against Saginaw Valley State for a Valentine’s Day matchup. Hillsdale sits fifth in GLIAC standings while Saginaw Valley is sitting at the bottom of the pack.

With the final tournament spot locked up, Tech only has to worry about keeping the top seed. They just secured their fourth 20 win season in five years, so they should be a force in this year’s tournament.

Women’s Basketball prepares for GLIAC Tournament

JOHN REYNOLDS

Lode Writer

Freshman Lindsay Winter makes a move past her defender during a home matchup earlier this season.

Photo by Pratik Joshi

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Tech’s next win came against Grand Valley State in Allendale, Mich. Grand Valley State sits at the bottom of the tough North Division, but they are a tough last place at 10-13 on the year. Tech won this one 71-60 behind the team’s 52.3 shooting percentage.

Ben Stelzer had a historic game with 29 points. He took first on Tech’s all-time 3-point field goals made with 338. There are still five games for one of the greatest long range shooters in Tech history to add to his

total.Tech’s Stelzer and Kyle Stankowski were

named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District on Feb. 6, bringing a prestigious award to Tech. To be eligible for this you have to have a cumulative 3.3 GPA or better, be a starter or key reserve, be of sophomore standing and be nominated by your school. Tech was one of 10 schools in the country to have multiple players receive the award.

Tech plays Hillsdale on Feb. 12 and will

face Saginaw Valley State on Feb. 14 for a tough Valentine’s Day matchup. Hillsdale is sitting at ninth overall in the GLIAC and Saginaw Valley is currently the first place team, sitting just three games ahead of the

Huskies.Tech has gained some good momentum

going into the final few weeks of the regular season, and they will need it going into the final tournament.

“Tech’s Stelzer and Kyle Stankowski were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District on Feb. 6, bringing a prestigious award to Tech.”

Men’s Basketball gains momentumContinued from page 13

Tuesday, February 10

Results: Winter Carnival sports Fraternities Women’s Groups Residence Halls Student Orgs Community Broomball Tournament

1. Delta Upsilon2. Phi Kappa Tau

1. Theta Chi Epsilon2. Delta Phi Epsilon

1. Bastille2. Mama’s Boys

1. Air Force ROTC2. St. Albert the Great

1. Evangel Baptist2. Keweenaw Roller Girls

Cross Country Skiing

1. Phi Kappa Tau2. Sigma Phi Epsilon

1. Alpha Gamma Delta2. Delta Zeta

1. Summit/WIE 1. St. Albert the Great2. Air Force ROTC

1. Keweenaw Roller Girls2. Good Shepard

Curling 1. Phi Kappa Tau2. Lambda Chi Alpha

1. Delta Phi Epsilon2. Delta Zeta

1. Raptor Hall2. La Maison

1. 1001 College Ave.2. Army ROTC

1. Good Shepard Lutheran2. Keweenaw Roller Girls

Human Dogsled 1. Lambda Chi Alpha2. Sigma Tau Gamma

1. Alpha Gamma Delta2. Delta Phi Epsilon

1. Powersharks2. Raptor Hall

1. Army ROTC2. Air Force ROTC

1. FRES

Ice Bowling 1. Sigma Tau Gamma2. Lambda Chi Alpha

1. Theta Chi Epsilon2. Alpha Sigma Tau

1. FYE Wads2. Treehouse

1. Air Force ROTC2. 1001 College Ave.

1. FRES2. Keweenaw Roller Girls

Ice Fishing 1. Sigma Phi Epsilon None None 1. Air Force ROTC2. Army ROTC

None

Speed Skating 1. Phi Kappa Tau2. Sigma Phi Epsilon

1. Alpha Gamma Delta2. Delta Phi Epsilon

1. Raptor Hall2. Summit/WIE

1. Air Force ROTC2. Army ROTC

1. Keweenaw Roller Girls

Snow Volleyball 1. Phi Kappa Tau2. Sigma Tau Gamma

1. Delta Zeta2. Alpha Gamma Delta

1. Petoria2. Mama’s Boys

1. Cru2. Air Force ROTC

1. FRES

Snowboarding 1. Sigma Phi Epsilon2. Phi Kappa Tau

1. Delta Zeta2. Theta Chi Epsilon

1. Mama’s Boys2. Powersharks

1. Air Force ROTC 1. Keweenaw Roller Girls

Tug of War 1. Sigma Tau Gamma2. Phi Kappa Tau

1. Delta Phi Epsilon2. Theta Chi Epsilon

1. Petoria2. Raptor Hall

1. Army ROTC2. Air Force ROTC

1. FRES2. Keweenaw Roller Girls

Downhill Skiing 1. Sigma Tau Gamma2. Sigma Phi Epsilon

1. Alpha Gamma Delta2. Theta Chi Epsilon

1. Summit/WIE2. Mama’s Boys

1. St. Albert the Great2. Army ROTC

None

Yooper Sprint 1. Sigma Phi Epsilon2. Phi Kappa Tau

1. Alpha Gamma Delta2. Delta Zeta

1. Powersharks2. La Maison

1. St. Albert the Great2. Air Force ROTC

None

Students enjoy competing in Winter Carnival sporting events.

Photos by Pratik Joshi and Colton

Wesoloski

Upcoming

Events

February 10 - 16

Resume Blitz-Career Services Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 10 - 12. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. MUB Commons

Join Career Services in the MUB Commons Feb. 10, 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this semester’s resume blitz. Get your resume reviewed by career advisors, staff, faculty and corporate representatives from companies like Marathon, Kimberly Clark and ControlTec. The career fair is next Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 12 - 5 p.m. at the SDC.

Adventure Spring Break Info Meeting-OAP Thursday, Feb. 12. 7 - 8 p.m. Wads G17/G19

Each spring, the OAP staff plans spring break trips for students. This year’s trips will take willing explorers to Colorado, Utah, Arkansas and Ecuador where there will be mountain biking, rafting, hiking, camping and more. If interetsted in attending one of these trips, information will be available on Arapaho Basin - Colorado, Canyonlands - Utah and Buffalo River - Arkansas at the information meeting this Thursday, Feb. 12 from 7 - 8 p.m. in Wads G17/G19. For more details, contact Caitlin at [email protected].

Student Commission Meeting-Student CommissionThe Student Commission is a diverse group of students, faculty and staff that work together with a goal to minimize or eliminate barriers which impede student success. If you know of something that would improve students’ experience at Michigan Tech, join the Student Commission on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. in MUB Alumni Lounge A. The commission will listen to your ideas and try to implement positive changes. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Thursday, Feb. 12. 2 p.m. MUB Alumni Lounge A

Snowshoe Series #2-OAP Feb. 12. 6 - 9 p.m. OAP House/ Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Nordic Ski Area

Join OAP this Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Nordic Ski Area for some snowshoeing fun. For just $12, enjoy using snowshoes from the OAP with friends out in the UP winter wonderland. Transportation from the OAP house and back is included. Snowshoes must be reserved when signing up at the OAP to ensure availability.

ASK TECH

“Michigan Tech has the Enterprise program through which we can

have hands-on experience on real projects where we can improve

our technical and leadership skills.”

“One thing I like about MTU is that it brings diversified people together

and also the serene beauty of this campus.”

“I feel that the third floor at the MTU library is the best thing at MTU for it provides a wonderful ambience for

quiet study, which is imperative for a student.”

“The residential facilities at Tech are really great and quite affordable.

The utilities and maintenance support provided by Tech is quite

commendable. ”

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-Pratik Joshi

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