Week 6

Hello readers, this week at UConn was all about Metanoia and preventing violence against women. Metanoia week has been occurring on campus since 1979 in which the theme was “violence in the community”. This was a weeklong event that started mostly with a very powerful rally on Monday

Called the “What Will You Do Rally”. The rally was set up outside of the student union and had the purpose of raising awareness of sexual assault. More importantly it tried to show ways it can be prevented. The rally served to show that UConn has a zero tolerance for sexual assault. There were many performances and students speaking and for a cold fall night the student attendance was a good size.

UConn also offered their students a little treat this week. On Wednesday students were offered a little relaxer during the stressful times of midterms. In the Student Union there was make you own cookies set up for students. A nice little pick me up for those who needed the sugar rush. This week began lovely midterm season. The following three will be interesting considering next week is Homecoming week here at UConn and midterms will not even be half done for many students. One could begin to see the stressed faces on students this week especially the freshman which were easily identifiable. So to have Subog offer a decorate your own cookie was a good idea as a little break between studying for the students. However many students are not aware that SUBOG (a organization in charge of putting together activities for students) organizes activities for students throughout the semester. Students can look at the subog.uconn.edu website and see what more this organization has to offer for the students.

While the student body is being offered activities by SUBOG the seniors are being offered appointment days for senior portraits. The time has come for the realization to fully hit that senior year is flying by. Seniors have reached the time to begin to apply for graduate school and even in some cases apply for graduation. Where have the last three years gone is what can be heard from many seniors as they walk around campus reminiscing with friends. Yet although senior year is quickly flying by senioritis is being fought all around by senior who know that even though it is your senior year you have to go out with flying colors. So students best of luck on you midterms and seniors enjoy next week and your final Homecoming week at the University of Connecticut.