Zombies to roam campus hallways

trevor.kenney — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:01:09 +0000

It's often been noted that, during mid-term exam period, students can look like Zombies roaming the halls. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 27, they literally will be Zombies as the first Humans vs. Zombies campus wide game plays out across campus.

Sponsored by the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Students' Union, Humans vs. Zombies was conceived by listening to a student suggestion.

"This event was proposed to me by a student," says Nate McCowan, ULSU vice-president Internal Affairs. "Apparently, Humans vs. Zombies has been played across other campuses, and there is even a website dedicated to running the game. I chose to do things a bit differently than the website suggests, since this is the first time we've played it at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge."

The three-day event is essentially a giant game of tag. For $2, players can sign up at the SU and receive a registration package that includes a strip of cloth, two foam balls and an identification card.

The game begins with everyone classified as a Human, except for one randomly selected Zombie. Humans wear their cloth as an armband, and the Zombie wears the cloth as a headband. On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 27 play commences with the Zombie atempting to infect Humans by tagging them. Once infected, a Human becomes a Zombie and moves their armband to a headband and can now begin infecting other Humans. Zombies also take the ID card from the Human they infect, so as to have an 'infection count'.

Humans have protection in the form of their two foam balls, which can be used as ammunition to stun a Zombie.
The game is campus wide, except for in classrooms, offices, washrooms, the Library, the Gym, Residence and other study type centers.

As well, to encourage students to actively play on campus, daily missions will be assigned to Humans, requiring them to go to specified destinations.

Registration for the game continues through 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25 at a cost of $2 per person. All participants will gather on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. in Ballroom B to receive their registration packages. The game commences Wednesday, Oct. 27 and continues through Friday, Oct. 29.

Perspective changes with new faces

trevor.kenney — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:51:06 +0000

Every year, there's an influx of new talent to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU) – this year is no exception.

The ULSU Executive Council has brought a great many new ideas to the organization and is ready to make some positive changes to the student experience at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge.

"It is my hope to provide students with a unique experience that reflects the essence of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge," says Taz Kassam, ULSU president. "We want to compliment the academic programs, thereby enhancing the educational experience as well as the quality of campus life for students."

Kassam looks to do this by showcasing the services and opportunities offered through the ULSU. She also intends to see the ULSU recognized locally, provincially and nationally as a dynamic and innovative leader.

"It is very important that the ULSU has a strong representation on campus, as well as municipally, provincially and federally," says Allan Hall, vice-president operations and finance. "All four of these government bodies play a significant role in the lives of undergraduate students, and it is paramount that we ensure student voices are heard at these levels."

With a municipal election on the horizon, this is an exceptionally important year for the ULSU in terms of its advocacy on issues involving housing and transportation in Lethbridge.

The ULSU encourages student involvement both on campus and in the community, and this year the Executive Council is committed to increasing student engagement.

"The lifeblood of the ULSU is students," says Keith McLaughlin, vice-president academic. "We need to be engaged with and responsive to our students in order to be effective. Through our positions, we hope to invigorate the student body."

Open lines of communication are not always easy to achieve, but the ULSU is working hard to break down any barriers that may exist between students and the ULSU. Simple acts, such as having lunch with students and talking to students face-to-face help to create an awareness of the ULSU around campus and keep them in touch with who they elected.

"We really hope for a high level of transparency with the student population," says Nate McCowan, vice-president internal. "We want to engage our students and provide an atmosphere that fosters both learning and having fun."

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