The Driftwood: Campus & Community Events

From the 2/18-3/2 edition

Featured Event: Homecoming, Feb. 24-29

Monday the 24th is the start to Homecoming week at UW-Green Bay, and Marinette campus students are welcome to join in. There will be events throughout the main campus all week. On Saturday, February 29, Green Bay will be hosting a double header for the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams against Youngstown State at 2 p.m. Then join everyone between the games for the Krash the Kress Tailgate, from 4 p.m.- 6:45 p.m., for awesome food and games. Attend the tailgate for the chance to win a semester of tuition! ($4,000 value!) Then, following the games, go enjoy the Homecoming dance with all of your friends. Click here to register and for more details.

NOTE: There will be a free bus taking students from the Marinette Campus to the Green Bay Campus on the 29th at 2:45 p.m., returning at 10:15 p.m. To reserve a spot, sign up at the link above or e-mail Bethany Welch or Shelby Hassell.

On-Campus:
  • Mon., Feb. 17: Random Act of Kindness Day, Main Lobby, all day.
  • Tues., Feb. 18: Around the Corner w John McGivern Screening, Theater, 6:00 p.m.
  • Wed., Feb. 19: Safe Ally Training: M-117, 6:00 p.m.
  • Thurs., Feb. 20: Visual Arts Club Movie & Crochet, Student Union, 3:30 p.m.
  • Fri., Feb. 21: Fanimanga Show Viewing, T-153, 12:00 p.m.
  • Fri. Feb. 21: Creative Writing Club Meeting, T-139, 11:40 a.m.
  • Mon., Feb. 24: HOMECOMING WEEK BEGINS!
  • Mon., Feb. 24: National Cupcake Day, Main Lobby, 11:00 a.m.
  • Thurs. Feb. 27: Visual Arts Club Meeting. T-149, 3:30 p.m.
  • Fri., Feb. 28: Fanimanga Meeting, Cafeteria, 12:00 p.m.
  • Fri., Feb. 28: Mind-Body Wellness Club Meeting, M-110, 12:00 p.m
Off-Campus:
  • Feb. 24-29: Click here for a list of Homecoming events on the Main Campus. 
  • Tues., Feb. 25: Peshtigo Chamber Career Expo: Peshtigo High School, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Wed. Feb. 26: NWTC Voter Registration Drive: Lounge, 11:30 a.m.
  • Thurs. Feb. 27: NWTC Winterfest, Room SC108,11:30 a.m.
  • Sat., Feb. 29: Krash The Kress, UW-Green Bay Main Campus, 2-6:45 p.m.

—Sierra Adams, Events Editor

The Driftwood: Meet Coach Morris!

From the 2/18-3/2 edition

Marinette Campus Women’s Basketball Coach/Athletic Director

Tyler Morris moved to Marinette in fall 2019 to coach the Marinette campus women’s basketball team. He also does double-duty for our campus as the Food Service Lead/Catering Manager.The Driftwood talked to Coach Morris about his background and his expectations for the 2020-21 team and our campus cafe. 

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I was born and raised in Iowa, then met my wife Melissa. Melissa and I have three children: Mason, the oldest, is nine, followed by a set of twins, Finnley and Elliot, who are both seven.

How did you decide to become a basketball coach?

I received my Elementary Education Degree and taught third, fifth, and sixth grade. Later on, I became a Division Three Assistant Coach for a year, which really made me realize that coaching is what I wanted to do. After receiving an offer to hold the position of head coach for women’s basketball at UW-Green Bay, Marinette, my family and I packed up [our home in Ohio] and headed towards Wisconsin.

We were sad to learn that there would be no Marinette Campus women’s basketball team this year. What are your plans for the future of the team?

I have high intentions for the basketball team in the future! Since I’m not from the area, looking for possible players is pretty challenging. The biggest part of making basketball possible is just reaching out to people. [Campus CEO] Cindy Bailey and the other UW-Green Bay campuses have been extremely supportive throughout the process.

What kind of new items can we expect in the campus cafe?

Back in Ohio, I was the owner of an Italian restaurant “The Flour Mill,” where we made homemade pizzas, pastas, ravioli, you name it! Cooking has always been a big part of me, which made me choose to work in the campus cafe. Watch for new specials and homemade lunches in the future!

Favorite food and why?

PIZZA! Owning an Italian restaurant played a big part in why I love pizza, but after trying “fish-n-chips” [on my honeymoon] in Australia, I’ve become a big fan of that!

—Interview by Breanne Bedgood, Profiles Editor &
Driftwood Social Media Coordinator

The Driftwood: Sports Events

From the 2/18-3/2 edition

Congratulations to our Buccaneers!

The Marinette Campus men’s basketball team ended their playoff run for the state championship this past Saturday (2/15) with a loss to the UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus Wombats. The Driftwood staff congratulates our Buccaneers on a solid run, especially with a few key players sidelined by injuries. Great job, Buccaneers!

What happened to the Marinette Campus women’s basketball team? 
Due to a lack of eligible women’s basketball players, the Buccaneers women’s basketball season has been cancelled. Coach Tyler Morris is hard at work recruiting players for next year to ensure our women’s team is ready to go next season! Please sign up for sports in the future to prevent this from happening.
Off-Campus:
Peshtigo High School Boys’ Basketball:

  • Tue., Feb. 18: Peshtigo v.s. Gibraltar (Home) 7:30 p.m.

  • Fri., Feb. 21: Peshtigo v.s. Kewaunee (Away) 7:30 p.m.

  • Mon., Feb. 24: Peshtigo v.s. Green Bay New Lutheran (Home) 7:30 p.m.

  • Thurs., Feb. 27: Peshtigo v.s. Oconto (Away) 7:30 p.m.

Peshtigo High School Girls’ Basketball:

  • Thurs., Feb. 20: Peshtigo v.s. Oconto (Home) 7:30 p.m.

Menominee High School Men’s Basketball:

  • Tue., Feb. 18: Menominee v.s. Ishpeming (Away) 6:15 p.m.

  • Fri., Feb. 21: Menominee v.s. Gladstone (Away) 7:15 p.m.

  • Mon., Feb. 24: Menominee v.s. Kingsford (Away) 6:45 p.m.

Marinette High School Boys’ Basketball: 

  • Tue., Feb. 18: Marinette v.s. Little Chute (Home) 7:00 p.m.

  • Fri., Feb. 21: Marinette v.s. Fox Valley Lutheran (Home) 7:00 p.m.

  • Thurs., Feb. 27: Marinette v.s. Freedom (Away) 7:00 p.m.

Marinette High School Girls’ Basketball:

  • Thurs., Feb. 20: Marinette v.s. Denmark (Home) 7:00 p.m.

—A.J. Corey, Sports Editor

The Driftwood: Issue #1

Feb. 18-Mar. 2, 2020

Welcome to the first edition of The Driftwood, created by the students in the Marinette Campus’s Practicum in Literary Publishing class. Published every two weeks, this e-newsletter will tell you everything you need to know about what’s happening on our campus and in the local community.

Never miss a great event or opportunity again!

Editorial Staff

The Driftwood is published by the Marinette campus’s Practicum in Literary Publishing class.

  • Books Editor: Emily Burns
  • Events Editor: Sierra Adams
  • Profiles Editor: Breanne Bedgood
  • Clubs & Services Editor: Indigo Ramirez
  • Sports Editor: A.J. Corey
  • Theater & Arts Editor: Cassidy MacArthur

Questions or News Items? Contact The Driftwood’s advisor, Tracy Fernandez Rysavy.