The Driftwood

April 14-28, 2020

Fall Course Enrollment is Open!

The Fall 2020 schedule is available, and enrollment is open. Make an appointment with your advisor to talk about class options. E-mail Bethany Welch at welchb@uwgb.edu or call her at 715-504-3322.

If you haven’t already done so, visit fafsa.gov to complete your 2020-21 FAFSA. Feel free to e-mail Financial Aid with any questions. Marinette campus Student Services Information Specialist Pam Olson can also help with financial aid questions: olsonp@uwgb.edu or 715-735-4301.

Apply for Spring Graduation

If you’re eligible to graduate from the Marinette Campus in May, please remember to apply for graduation through SIS. If you need help or more info, contact Student Advisor Bethany Welch (welchb@uwgb.edu or 715-504-3322) or Student Services Information Specialist Pam Olson (olsonp@uwgb.edu or 715-735-4301).

Interim Chancellor Sheryl Van Gruensven recently announced that the class of 2020’s graduation ceremony has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kress Center on the main campus. Watch your campus e-mail for more details.

Unfortunately, “we know some graduates will be unable to participate in the ceremony in person for a variety of reasons,” Van Gruensven notes. “This day belongs to every member of the Class of 2020. If you are not able to be physically present, please join your class via livestream.”

April 14-28, 2020

Financial Help for Students During COVID-19 Outbreak

If you’re struggling for any reason during these strange times, the Marinette Campus is here to help. If you’re having financial hardship, simply e-mail GBOSS@uwgb.edu to request emergency funds—for rent, computer equipment, or other critical needs.

April 14-28, 2020

In-Home Entertainment Recommendations

Our Theatre & Arts editor recommmends games to play, podcasts to listen to, shows to watch, and theatre to stream while you #StayAtHome.

Buzzfeed Unsolved—Want a funny pick-me-up during this global crisis? Watch Buzzfeed Unsolved! A conspiracy theorist, Ryan Bergara, tries to convince his skeptic friend, Shane Madej, that things like ghosts are real, all while they investigate numerous unsolved crimes, disappearances, and just plain weird events. They alternate seasons between unsolved supernatural mysteries and true-crime ones. Available on YouTube.

Podcast Recommendation: King Falls AM—A new late-night radio host moves to a sleepy mountain town for work, only to find one of his listeners seemingly abducted by aliens live on air on his first night of broadcast. Available on the King Falls website, Spotify, and other platforms.

Streaming Recommendation: Derry Girls—A group of friends navigate their teenage lives during the Northern Ireland Conflict in the 1990s. Available on Netflix. 

Game Recommendation: Minecraft—A classic game from our childhoods that still manages to surprise us everyday (They added bees! Bees!), Minecraft is an open-world survival game that uses blocks as landscape. Available on minecraft.net for $26.95.

Theatre Recommendation: National Theatre at Home presents Jane Eyre—Tune in from now through April 16th to the National Theatre at Home Youtube channel for the classic story of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre in a new and interesting play version.

—Cassidy MacArthur, Theater & Arts Editor

April 14-28, 2020

Mallory Allen Wins March Book Madness!

March Book Madness has come to an end, and the book that ruled them all is Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird! Mallory Allen had the winning bracket for Marinette, scoring 115 points—also besting the top winners in Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Other winners in Marinette included Lillian Sellen (2nd), Erin Mahnke (3rd), Sierra Pugh (4th), and Keith Rose and Abigail Marquart (tied for 5th). View the final bracket and the leaderboards here.

Cheryl Charon, Marinette campus Library Services Assistant, says she’ll get the winners their prizes as soon as campus reopens.

Set in rural Alabama during the Great Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird details the trial of Tom Robinson, a young Black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. The story is told through the eyes of eight-year-old Scout Finch, whose father Atticus tries to help right the wrong done to Robinson by serving as his lawyer. In addition to being UW-Green Bay’s top read, this powerhouse work was named America’s Best Loved Novel in PBS’s The Great American Read poll in 2018.

April 14-28, 2020

Looking for a page-turner while you’re stuck inside? Our Driftwood staff will be passing on some of their favorite light reading picks to pass the time while cooped up at home.

The Royal We
by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan

Newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently getting more than their share of royal watchers’ attention. But before they came along, it was Prince William and Kate Middleton whose love story occupied the world press. Published in 2015, The Royal We is a thinly veiled re-imagining of their courtship, albeit one that casts Kate as an American.
Rebecca “Bex” Porter is not a romantic at heart. She’s driven, a little clumsy, and a lot snarky. While studying abroad at Oxford University, she finds herself living in the same dorm as Prince Nicholas, the future king of England. He’s much more down to earth than she would have expected. And a lot nicer. And ridiculously good-looking. Of course, she’s intrigued in spite of herself.
Nick is used to people being overly deferential around him–usually because they want something from him. But Bex is different—and it’s not just because she spilled a box of tampons at his feet while wrapped in a towel on their second meeting. He can’t help himself; he’s hooked. The two start seeing each other, trying to keep their relationship a secret from the prying eyes of the ferocious British tabloids.
But once the gossip columns learn that Nick and Bex are dating, chaos erupts: The royal family declares her unsuitable. The media criticizes her relentlessly. The British public seems convinced that she’s an American gold-digger. While Nick has prepared for this kind of frenzy his whole life, it’s all new and all horrible to Bex. Is it worth it to love a man who comes with so much royal baggage?
Written by the founders of the UK fashion blog Go Fug Yourself, The Royal We is a hilariously witty, ton-of-fun ride for those of us who need an optimistic escape read right now. Put down that dystopian bestseller and try this book if you want something that will lift your spirits and make you laugh.  (If you like it, the sequel, The Heir Affair, comes out June 16th.)

April 14-28, 2020

Recipes for Staying Healthy

Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking for things to keep them busy around the house. Cooking healthy but great-tasting meals is one way to stay busy and in shape. Pinterest and Facebook are full of good recipes for people to try while staying quarantined. Below are some of my favorite healthy recipes.

Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp
This recipe is an all-time favorite of mine and is very easy to make. It is also a very good way to keep weight off during quarantine.

• 1 lb. shrimp
• 1 tsp. garlic
• ½ tsp. ginger
• 4 Tbsp. honey
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce.

Add all ingredients to the pan and stir till the shrimp is done.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus
This is another flavor-packed recipe that I make often to help stay healthy and in shape. The only problem you will have with this recipe is that people may get jealous of your cooking abilities.

• 3 boneless chicken breasts, diced.
• Half cup of butter
• 1-2 bunches of asparagus to the pan
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. parsley
• Squeeze half a lemon into the pan and garnish with the rest

Cook chicken breasts, parsley, and garlic in the butter and olive oil. After the chicken is done, add asparagus. Stir until everything is done to your liking and enjoy!

Pineapple Chicken and Rice
If you’re looking for something a bit out of the box, then this recipe is for you. It adds a sweet and tangy mix to your usual chicken recipes.

• Half pound of boneless chicken breasts
• 20 oz. can of sliced pineapple
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• Pepper and salt
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 cups cooked rice

Cook rice and set aside. Cook chicken in oil. Stir rest of ingredients together with chicken and rice in a pan until done.

—A.J. Corey, Sports Editor

April 14-28, 2020

UREC Zumba Classes at Home

As we mentioned in the last issue of the Driftwood, the main campus University Recreation department, or UREC, is offering live fitness classes via Zoom and Facebook Live during the COVID-19 outbreak. Our very own Kristi Aoki, Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services, is teaching live Zumba (Latin dance aerobics) classes! We talked to her about her classes and how she’s staying fit at home. 

What is your current position on campus? 
I am the Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services. I work with the International students at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. We have students located at the Sheboygan, Marinette, and Green Bay locations. A large part of my job is maintaining immigration compliance for visiting students and scholars.

How did you get started teaching Zumba?
I have been in some type of dance for most of my life. Zumba was a natural fit because I love dancing! I get a great workout and get to do what I love. One year after taking my first Zumba class, I got licensed to teach Zumba classes. I have been teaching at the UWGB Kress Center for 7 years. It has been a wonderful way to connect with colleagues and students.

Why do you recommend Zumba?
I love Zumba because it is a great workout and fun. With most group fitness classes, I find myself staring at the clock waiting for the class to be over. But with Zumba, I am always having so much fun that I never even look at the clock.

What other things are you doing to stay fit?
Right now, I just do a lot of walking and online Zumba or Dance Fitness classes. I sometimes do Yoga because it has so good for strength and flexibility.

What’s it like teaching classes remotely for UREC? Why should students check out the remote classes? 
Teaching classes remotely was surprisingly fun! The classes are offered in real-time, so it still gives a sense of community even though we are all apart.UREC offers [body-weight strength and yoga] classes as well.

Try Zumba! UREC offers Kristi’s Zumba class via Zoom at noon on Wednesdays and Fridays. To join, get the Zoom link by sending a message to the UREC Facebook account or e-mail Kristi at aokik@uwgb.edu.

Try other UREC classes! Find out more about UREC live remote classes on the UREC website or its Facebook page. The class schedule is in both locations.

April 14-28, 2020

In the Kitchen with Breanne

Hey everybody! Now that we are all stuck inside, why not learn how to cook something better than Eggo Waffles? Even better, try recipes that clear out your cupboard full of canned goods that nobody touches!

Here are a few easy recipes that everyone might find appetizing:

Pineapple Pretzel Fluff (Total time: 25 minutes)

Ingredients:

•  1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
•  ½ cup butter, melted
•  1 cup sugar, divided
•  1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
•  1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
•  1 carton (12 ounces) whipped topping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix pretzels, melted butter, and ½ cup sugar. Press into a 13 x 9-inch pan.
2. Bake for 7 minutes and then let cool.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until creamy. Fold in pineapple and whipped topping; refrigerate covered until serving.
4. To serve, break pretzel mixture into small pieces. Stir into pineapple mixture.
5. Enjoy!

Cherry Grunt (Total time: 45 minutes)

Ingredients:

• 1 can (16 ounces) pitted red cherries
• 1 ½ cup water
• ¾ cup sugar, divided
• ¼ cup butter, divided
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 and a ½ teaspoons baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Place cherries and can juice in a straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven along with water, ½ cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar; place in a bowl. Cut in remaining butter with a pastry blender. Add the milk and vanilla.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls over cherry mixture; cover and simmer until dumplings are cooked through, 20 minutes.
4. Enjoy!

Cocoa Pumpkin Brownies (Total time: 30 minutes)

Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 6 tablespoons pure pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup baking cocoa
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. Combine granulated sugar, butter, pumpkin, and water in large bowl. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Spread into prepared baking pan.
3. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
4. Enjoy!

Ambrosia Salad (Total time: 10 minutes prep. + chilling)

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup sour cream

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, and coconut. Add sour cream and toss to mix.
2. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
3. Enjoy!

—Breanne Bedgood, Food Editor

April 14-28, 2020

Wonky Brains: Coping with Loneliness

Things are changing on the Marinette campus, and The Driftwood’s mandate has changed, too. While the student body is “social distancing” at home, this e-newsletter will bring you tips for navigating life as an online student, as well as suggestions for entertaining yourself while you’re stuck inside.

• Campus News
• Northern Lights Deadline Extended!
• Theatre & Arts
• Library Events
• Recommended Reads
• Sports & Fitness
• Cooking at Home
• Important Campus Services: Tutoring
• Meet Brittany Daigneault!
• Self-Care Corner
• Stay (Sane) at Home!