On Tuesday February 5, 2008, comedian/musician Carla Ulbrich entertained Lake State’s students with humor and musical talents. This event was one of the many events that were part of Lakes State’s Winter Carnival.  She performed her own original songs on her guitar while singing funny songs such as “What if You’re Butt Was Gone”, which was a parody of one her other songs, “The Wedgie Songs”, and a song which was about doing a duet with a Klingon. Some of her other songs consisted of topics such as bad dates, being in the hospital, and a song about the use of the F-word. Carla, who is a South Carolina native, has been touring the places such as England, The U.S., and Canada playing at colleges, festivals, and concert halls for over ten years now. According to her website this award winning song writer has been compared to the likes of Weird Al, and Chet Atkins. She started playing the guitar at the age of 4, and went to college to study music, where she originally was studying classical guitar. She began writing music during her first year of college. When asked what inspires her music she responded by saying “most of my music is about things that annoy me, or things that are wrong.”  She also went on to say that when she is annoyed by something in particular, wiring a song about it is “therapeutic.” Her music has been heard worldwide on numerous radio stations such as XM and serious radio. Carla has also made many appearances on shows like “The Naked Truth”, “Up All Night” and The Other Side with Ken Mottet,” to name a few. For more information about Carla Ulbrich,, or her music, you can visit her website at www.carlau.com

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There is always a teacher within all of our hearts that has moved us in a special way. There has always been a teacher that has told us that we are worth more than just a pretty face or seat filler in their class. We have all had a teacher that has told us that we can amount to something in life; to be better than average. Well, whether this teacher was in elementary school, middle school or high school, the fact that you are attending a school as credible and historic as this proves their hard work and dedication in forming your spirit into what you are today. And those feelings you would always have for that teacher in your past, would allow you to feel the same way for your college professor. And that is what the Distinguished Teacher nominations are for. The Distinguished Teaching Awards have been around for over thirty years on this campus, allowing students, faculty, staff and even alumni to nominate at least one teacher for this award. “One of the highlights at graduation each year is the presentation of the Distinguished Teaching Award, the most prestigious honor that the Lake Superior State University awards its faculty,” says Steven E. Merrill, the acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. “As a group, the faculty who receive the Distinguished Teaching Award are recognized for their exemplary achievement of the mission of LSSU. They are faculty who the students and the rest of the members of the faculty hold in high regard, and ones that junior faculty members look to for leadership and as role models.” This can definitely be said about a Deborah Stai Ph.D., who received the award during the award during the commencement ceremonies on May 3, 2003 at Taffy Abel Arena. She was also a nominee for the award several times after being hired to this university in 1991 and even in 1988 during her stay at Ferris State. “All recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Award believe in the power of ideas and in the power of the individual,” says Bruce Harger Ph.D., who was the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the time. “They truly make a difference in the lives of their students.” Recipients for this award can be traced all the way back to the 1957-1958 school year. Some recent recipients are Karl James Sherman, Barbara J. Keller, Richard T. Conboy, James W.T. Moody, and just last school year, MaryAnne P. Shannon. Each of these recipients is highly respected professors and instructors that have taught on this illustrious campus. Your teacher can have the chance to be among these many receivers of the Distinguished Teacher Award. Just go to http://www.lssu.edu/distinguishedteacher and submit your nomination. You can also contact the Provost’s office at (906) 635-2211 at the Administration Building in room 213. Even though the deadline isn’t until March 7th at 5:00 p.m., time is still of the essence. With the Distinguished Teacher Award, it is the ultimate way of telling the one who has motivated, consulted and inspired you two words: “thank you”.

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February 5 through February 11, 2008

The Lake Superior State University Public Safety Department reports an extremely light week of activity for the period of February 5 through February 11, 2008.  

At 0851 on Wednesday, February 6, officers patrolling K Lot discovered a woman lying on the ground.  The victim stated that she had slipped while leaving K Lot.  Officers requested the assistance of Sault Fire and Rescue, who arrived on the scene at 0855.  The victim, a non-student, was transported to War Memorial Hospital for treatment.

In addition to the above actions, the Public Safety Office handled the following routine activities:  19 weapons escorts, 61 room admits, and 7 motorist assists.  We also received 10 lost and found property complainants, investigated 5 alarms, and assisted maintenance with 3 problems.

Public Safety Tip of the Week:  Winter driving presents unique challenges for even the most seasoned driver.  Before heading out on any trip, make sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas and your cell phone is full charged.  Take along an emergency kit that includes a blanket, gloves, boots, a shovel, and even a bag of kitty litter that can provide traction in an emergency situation.  Most importantly, if the weather is truly hazardous, pay attention to any driving advisories that may have been issued.  If they are telling you to stay home, do so.  Nothing is worth the price of becoming stranded in the cold.

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Friday evening, Lake State’s Student Government members met to discuss important resolutions and take care of the business of the student body.

The meeting started with a summary from each of the committee heads. Then the group moves on to cover the resolutions set for the meeting. The first resolution discussed at the meeting was about taking out an ad in The Compass to inform students of what happens at Student Government meetings. The resolution was tabled until the next meeting in hopes of working out a deal with The Compass as opposed to spending $825 for a ¼ page ad for the rest of the semester.

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