Fall Fest is over and it's looking like winter is around the corner

So what kind of trouble have I been getting myself into since the last post? I think an infinite amount of trouble is always the best answer to that question or similar ones.

Fall Fest was quite a success if I do say so myself. I think we made some good headway in actually informing students that this is an annual event that the DSU holds each year. On Wednesday the 15th we treated our fellow students to a free exam-stress-relieving Oktoberfest BBQ and celebration. Free food including hot dogs, sausages, cotton candy, and pastries from The Gingerbread Haus on Queen Street were distributed to over 200 students. Thursday's event on Carlton had to be canceled due to scheduling conflicts. However Friday's Hockey Home Opener was a huge success. The stands in the DAL Arena were full, and in a collaborative effort between the DSU and the Dalhousie Athletics Department enthusiastic fans were treated to free beers, free hot dogs, free pizza and I myself distributed several prizes courtesy of the athletic department to the louder fans. Of course the Tigers won 4-3 in overtime and as a result students who attended the after party enjoyed $9 pitchers of beer. I'll admit I indulged a little bit myself.

The Bedouin Soundclash concert on Saturday night was nothing short of incredible. With a crowd of over 400 people in attendance the two opening acts Mishka and Zaki Ibrahim warmed up the crowd with unique music all of their own until at about 11:15pm Bedouin took the stage. At this point I was nothing short of tipsy but I can confidently say the last time I saw the Grawood that packed for a concert and with that much energy was when Matt Mays played a show about 2 or 3 years ago and tickets were only $5. All in all it was one of the best shows I've been in attendance for in a long time.

Next on the agenda is the SUB's 40th Birthday. So join us on Friday November 7th in the SUB lobby around lunch time for some celebrations including a big birthday cake, prizes, games and no party would be complete without loot bags! That evening we will be celebrating in a little more style (or lack there of) in the Grawood with a HUGE Glow Party. There is NO COVER, cheap drinks (cause I mean come on we're all poor students, and even if your not less is more) and the Jagerettes will be on site with "drink samples" and prizes to give away. If you've got any suggestions on how we can make this super special day even better drop me a line

So all this behind us, winter is rolling around the corner which means, snow, shorter days, cold and all that fun stuff. But it also means the Holidays are on their way as well, which are easily my favorite time of year (given nothing comes along to ruin it for me i.e. illness, totally not getting what I asked for, or some heartless she-devil stomping all over Christmas. Yes you hit a nerve when bringing that up. What? I brought it up! Get out of my office!). So as finals start creeping up keep in mind that there's a lot of good things on their way as well so no need to stress too much ;) Until next time,

Kris