Somehow it’s March already, my term is nearing its end – and schoolwork is piling up! March is that exciting time of the year, term papers, tests, presentations…but of course we all did our work ahead of time, and are not worried. Right? Yah, me too…

Hopefully everyone noticed how unreal our Varsity sports teams are this year. Our wrestling and Nordic skiing teams recently won championships. The women’s and men’s basketball team both won thrillers at home this week to advance to the next round of the playoffs. Our hockey team also beat Guelph to advance into the next round of the playoffs. So there is some incentive to get your homework done quick, because the Thunderwolves hockey team will be hosting another playoff game, and potentially the men’s basketball team will be hosting another playoff game.
Winter Carnival has recently just wrapped up, and I can say confidently that everyone had a great time. Especially with dog sledding, one of the most popular events LUSU has run this year. Mostly because, well, who doesn’t love dogs? LUSU takes the hill at Loch Lomand was slightly lower in attendance than the last time we ran it – which isn’t always a bad thing. Lower numbers mean more rentals. So thanks to Trevor Cava for setting up Winter Carnival this semester, if you see him walking around – give him a high 5.
You also have St. Patrick’s day to look forward to in March. LUSU will be running a few drink responsibly campaigns soon. Why run drink responsibly awareness events? Well…unfortunately drinking and driving is still a large issue, students need to be aware where their drinks are at all times. The sad reality is, some people out there might try to slip something in your drink. I would hope no one at Lakehead would ever do that, but better safe than sorry. At the end of March/beginning of April we will also be doing some stress busters for exams. April exams, in my opinion, tend to be the hardest. Summer is about to start, weather is warming up, and it seems hard not to feel worn out sometimes. Don’t worry though! We provide some stress busters that will help you get through April exams. Then when it’s done, four lovely months off. Unless you’re in summer courses, well then…good luck in your studies.
Until Next week,

Dave Grad
LUSU President