Talking to the Moon Masquerade

Festival of Trees

G Building Community just put a lot of smiles on the faces of children and adults a like. A "Christmas Tangled" was created for the first time at the Annual event of the Festival of Trees sponsored by Primary Children's Hospital.

Wolverine Crossing had about fifteen G building residents and about five other Wolverine Crossing residents participate in showing their expertise, in artwork, set construction, interior design, community networking and fund raising to sponsor a magical and enchanted set that was based off of the movie "tangled".

"Heal what has been hurt
Change the Fates' design
Save what has been lost
Bring back what once was mine
What once was mine"

Our Mission in decorating this tree was to "heal what was hurt", and "save what was lost" by providing hope to all that would see a Christmas Tangled tree.....

THANK YOU to all the residents that participated or donated money to help bring back hope to the life of a child through this Christmas Tree.

All money raised by the selling of the tress at the Festival of Trees goes back to the community in helping children at Primary Children's Hospital.


November 30, 2011- December 3, 2011
10:00 a.m.- 10 p.m.
South Towne Expo Center
9575 South State Street
Sandy, Utah
Cost: $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children
$15.00 for Family Day (Wednesday)
www.festivaloftreesutah.org

-Ben

MASQUERADE

Wolverine Crossing requests your presence at the:
2nd Annual
Masquerade Ball
Saturday December 3rd, 2011
@ 8:00 pm

There are only 12 more days till the biggest event of this year!!! Don't wait till the last minute to get your dress and mask. Tell all your friends! You don't want to miss this!

7 Fun Gift Ideas for that Special Someone!

1. Online music gift certificates: Who doesn't enjoy some good music? This way they can choose what they want to add to their music library. If you want to go that extra mile, find out what their favorite artist is or even burn them a CD. The more personal the better!

2. Treat your partner to a night out: Everybody loves to be treated to a night out! Find out their favorite restaurant. With some good food and company what more could someone ask for!

3. Take your significant other to a concert: Concerts are always fun and exciting. Sometimes concert tickets can be a little pricey, but if you find some local venues to go to then you won't have to worry about burning a hole in your wallet.

4. Buy a book by your partner's favorite author: This shows that you put that extra thought into finding them a gift.

5. Go for a classic - Delivery of flowers or a package: The flowers are more for a girl, but girls love something as simple as a beautiful bouquet of lovely flowers.

6. Print out a hard copy of a picture of you together: You must have tons of pictures together! Walt Disney once said, "Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language." I think he is referring to the language of love ;)

7. Give your significant other something that will make their college life easier: Yeah this doesn't sound very romantic, but if you can get your significant other something that they have been in need of, (whether or not it's school related) then they will probably really appreciate that you did!

-Kaitlin

The Zone

Hey Wolverines!! For those of you who are in school, I'm sorry, but just think, you are that much closer to graduation. Ya, easier said than done.Anyway, I've been thinking about how awesome you all are and if I know any of you like I think I do, how much you will all looove getting free stuff. So, you should all go check out THE ZONE. On campus right across from the bookstore and right next to the UCCU bank you will see an area with all kinds of activities going on. There are FREE Monday morning waffles, coupon-ing on Tuesdays, you may even want to learn how to play the Ukelele on Thursdays with Ryan, but one thing is for sure....no one can pass up a free smoothie from the Tiki Hut, and that is everyday at noon (or somewhere around 12) ladies and gents, yes I said EVERY day!! Well, I hope to see your beautiful faces in the Zone sometime soon, if you see me, make sure to ask me for some candy ;) Love you Wolverine Crossing peeps!!




Also if you want to learn more about the Zone check em' out here
http://www.uvu.edu/studentinvolvement/zone/

UVU Tutoring at Wolverine Crossing!

Did you all know that Wolverine Crossing has UVU tutors here every night in the Community Room?!?! We are the only apartment complex that has this commodity. What a Cool Privilege. We have MATH, Science, BIOLOGY, reading, ENGLISH, and many more subjects are offered! It is every night in the Community Room (right by the east pool) from 6-9pm. Come check us out! Sometimes you'll find FOOD, sometimes you'll get dates! And you will always walk away feeling smarter and less stressed about your classes. Good luck with the end of the Semester, and let the tutors assist you!

Welcome to the Romney Campaign

We would like to welcome a new tenant to Wolverine Crossing- The Romney For President Campaign! Located on the first floor of Building C, the campaign office will be involved in the inner workings of the Mitt Romney campaign, helping with research, polling and contacting potential voters.

They have both internship and volunteer opportunities specifically for Wolverine Crossing residents! Contact Chris Carter at ccarter@mittromney.com or swing by their office to get more details.

Getting experience with a presidential campaign can be a great resume builder, so we recommend you check it out!

Fun or entertaining things to do when your board….or is it bored?

Dares or Challenges:
The saltine cracker challenge or simply the "saltine challenge" is a competition in which a person has 60 seconds to eat 6 saltines (also known as soda crackers), without drinking anything; all the crumbs must be eaten too. Although the challenge sounds easy, it is actually very difficult, because the crackers quickly exhaust the saliva in one's mouth. Even though six saltines can fit in one's mouth all at the same time, and a minute is plenty of time to chew, the resulting mess of crumbs resists swallowing. One is not allowed to use any external liquid to aid in mastication.
Milk chugging, or gallon challenge, is the process of consuming a large amount of milk within a set period of time. Although there are variations in procedure, many adherents follow to the mostly general parameters; a person is given 60 minutes to drink a full gallon of milk without vomiting.

The Cinnamon Challenge is a prank in which one person dares another to swallow, without the aid of water, a spoonful of ground cinnamon within sixty seconds. The spice dries the challenge taker's mouth and is almost impossible to swallow. Some accidentally inhale the cinnamon which causes temporary but severe chest pain, much to the amusement of the challenger.

-Wear pants on your head for 20 minutes
-Suck your toe for 10 seconds
-jump in the swimming pool in the middle of the night fully clothed
-Put ice down your pants
-Run around outside barefoot in the snow
-shove as many marshmallows in your mouth as possible

Be creative and make up your own.

WAYYYYYYYY funny stuff.

How to come up with YOUR ultimate Rap-star Name…
Your childhood animals first name + the name of the street you live on


179 Ways to Annoy People
http://patorjk.com/misc/chainletters/179waystoannoypeople.htm

-Hilari

“ASSASSIN”

A month-long fight for your life!
Every man for himself. Who will survive? Will YOU be the last one standing?
STARTING SOON!
Ask your CA how to sign up by October 16th.

How the Game Works:
-The game will go from MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th to NOVEMBER 17th. You have ONE MONTH!
-All players (assassins) will receive an email with the name of another assassin.
-Your mission is to assassinate your assigned victim.
-If you are killed, you are out of the game. Your killer will then receive the name of the person you were hunting and attempt to assassinate him/her before being assassinated.

Example: Bob, Suzy and Fred all submit their names to participate in the game. Bob is assigned to kill Suzy, and Suzy is assigned to kill Fred etc. Bob finds Suzy reading a textbook in the library. Bob pulls out a can of silly string, covering Suzy and declares, “you’re dead.” Suzy then surrenders Fred’s name to Bob. Bob’s new mission is to assassinate Fred. The killing frenzy continues until there is one assassin left standing.

-Three fabulous gifts and prizes will be awarded. The first prize goes to the last assassin standing. The second to the assassin with the most kills and the final prize goes to the assassin with the most creative kill.

Beware; sooner or later you will receive
the name of an ally as your target. Trust no one.

Ways To Make New Friends:

1) Listen and Ask Questions: People like to know that they are being heard. By making a conscious effort to show you’re intrigued by what they are saying, it will show that you’re genuinely interested in being their friend.

2) Give a Compliment: Even if no one likes to admit it, everyone loves a little ego boost! It doesn’t need to be a HUGE compliment, it can even be as small and saying “Hey, I like that shirt you’re wearing!” The key is to simply be genuine!

3) Ease up on the Texting: You’re less likely to meet new people if you are constantly texting. Take a few minutes to put your cell phone down and notice the people around you! When you’re texting it gives others the impression that you’re unavailable, so give everyone a chance to get to know you!

4) Get involved: You can always meet new people in new settings! Be involved! Go out and participate in social activities through the school or here at Wolverine Crossing! There is always someone new to meet!

5) Take Out Those Darn Headphones: ‘Nuff said, right? You won’t meet nearly as many people as you can if you are always listening to music as you walk down the hallways at school or at your apartment. You close yourself off to those around you if you have your headphones in. So give everyone a chance to know you and take those darn things out!

6) Workin Hard Or Hardly Workin: Getting a job is always a good way to make new friends! It will help you make new friends in a setting where everyone has the same hardworking goals! Whether you have a job working in your favorite clothing store, making pizza, or cleaning floors and toilets you’ll have something to complain/ not complain about and bond over with others!

7) HAHAHAHA: Laughing shows that you have a good sense of humor and who doesn’t love a new friend with a sense of humor!

8) CHEESE! : Don’t forget to smile! Flash those pearly whites!!! :D


-Emilee

Fall Preview: A look at the most anticipated Albums in this fall’s music line-up!

Coldplay, Mylo Xyloto: October 25
For all you crazy Coldplay fans out there, I’m sure you know well how the group’s latest studio effort was intended for a 2010 release but got delayed for almost a full year. Now that it’s ready for release, the group is hoping for a successful debut on the charts and radio. The first single off the album, Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall, has sold over a million copies worldwide since it’s June release, and peaked at number four on the US charts. No track listing has been released for the album yet, but rumored tracks include Charlie Brown, Major Minus, and Moving to Mars. If the new album is anything like their last studio effort, we’re in for a real treat. If any of you have seen the group live, you know that their music is refreshing, original, and they are ridiculously talented musicians. Don’t miss out on what’s to be another hit for these brit-boys!

Drake, Take Care: October 25
Drakes freshman debut, Thank Me Later, came out just last year, and turned the Canadian hip-hop artist into an overnight star. Since then, industry hit-makers have been lining up to work with the young superstar. The track list hasn’t been finalized, but rumored collaborations include Stevie Wonder, Florence (without the machine), Jamie Foxx, The Weekend, Rick Ross, The Neptunes, Justin Timberlake, and Lil Wayne. The first single off the sophomore album, Headlines, came out in August and has had average chart-success, but isn’t showing any sign of slowing down on radio and other outlets. How will this album be different than his first? “"I didn’t get to take the time that I wanted to on that record. I rushed a lot of the songs and sonically I didn’t get to sit with the record and say, 'OK, well maybe I should change this verse.' "Once it was done, it was done. That’s why my new album is called Take Care because I get to take my time this go-round." Sounds like we’ve got something coming that’s been carefully penned for all of you Drake-lovers.

Kelly Clarkson, Stronger: October 24
When Kelly Clarkson releases new music, Kelly Clarkson comes back with a bang. Her highly-anticipated return the music scene this fall has everyone hanging countdown chains on their walls. This female power-house vocalist is infamous for belting fist-pumping anthems and spine-chilling ballads, and is ready to deliver another full set of new music that’s sure to launch her back into the spotlight. Her fifth studio album is the follow-up to the 2009 critical and commercial hit, All I Ever Wanted. The new album is reported to be different than what we’ve heard before, with influences citing Sheryl Crow, Muse, Prince, Radiohead, and Tina Turner. The first single, Mr. Know It All (debuted earlier this month) is making a splash on radio and is quickly climbing the charts. Described as a mix between Bruno Mars and P!nk, the first single is vocally fresh and unique, unlike what most other pop-princesses are clogging the radio with. With the final track list just being announced, we’re all getting more and more excited for new music from our favorite girl-next-door. Here’s a look, to get you by until you can pick up the album on Oct. 24:
1. Mr. Know It All
2. What Doesn’t Kill You
3. Darkside
4. Honestly
5. You Love Me
6. Einstein
7. Standing in Front of You
8. I Forgive You
9. Hello
10. The War is Over
11. Let Me Down
12. You Can’t Win
13. Breaking Your Own Heart


Lady Antebellum, Own The Night, September 13
This country-pop trio has dominated the music industry through 2010 by breaking chart records, pocketing major awards including 5 Grammy’s, and making their stamp on country and top 40 radio. Their latest effort is a follow-up to the flawless Need You Now, which has sold over 3 million copies. If the trio’s single, Just A Kiss is any indicator of what to expect, I’m confident that the new music won’t disappoint. Look at all the future hits off the new album:
1. We Owned the Night
2. Just A Kiss
3. Dancin’ Away With My Heart
4. Friday Night
5. When You Were Mine
6. Cold as Stone
7. Singing Me Home
8. Wanted You More
9. As You Turn Away
10. Love I’ve Found In You
11. Somewhere Love Remains
12. Heart Of The World


Don’t miss releases from some of your other favorite artists:

Scotty McCreery, Clear As Day, October 4
Lauren Alaina, Wildflower, October 11
Evanescense, What You Want,October 11
Florence and the Machine, Title TBD, November
Jo Jonas, Fastlife, October 11
Tony Bennett, Duets II, September 20

Always Having Fun!

How to Balance a Healthy Lifestyle

* Eat a healthy diet: Visit http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

* Get enough of sleep: Getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night should give you the energy you need to get you through your busy day!

*Exercise: Walk to the store, ride your bike to work, or take the stairs at school. Every bit helps!

*personal time: Take time out for yourself each and every day to meditate, take a bath, read a juicy novel, or do anything that makes you happy!

*Get a massage: It relaxes your mind and body :)

*Vitamins: Make your daily multivitamin fun by taking Flintstones or Gummies!
Safety Precautions: Wear your seat belt, wear sunscreen, look both ways before crossing the street, and put down that cigarette!

*Annual Check-ups: Dentist appointments and doctor's appointments are essential!

*Socialize: Make new friends, hangout and watch a movie or go out to eat.

*Service: For you and the people you'll serve

*sunshine: Vitamin D is important but make sure you wear sunscreen when you are outside.

*Nature: Hiking, biking, kayaking, snowboarding...anything that gets you out doors feeds your soul.

-Cara

mUsIc

Hi everyone!

My name is Chase Boyle and if you don't know me then I shall tell you now that like most, I am largely affected by music. Music can affect my mood, my demeaner, society and my focus. I've been writing my own music for around five years now and I really get a lot of joy from composing lyrics and melodies together in a twine of sounds and guitar riffs. I would just like to recommend some songs to listen to that I've been enjoying lately. Most of these songs fall under the indie/rock/acoustic genre. If you enjoy any of these please let me know! I love sharing new music and hearing what other people enjoy as well. You can copy and paste these into youtube and they should pop up.

Death Cab for Cutie "Underneath the sycamore."

City and Colour "The Grand optimist."

Pinback "Good to Sea."

Atmosphere "Yesterday."

Kid Cudi "All Along"

Elliott Smith "Angeles"

Two Door cinema Club "What you Know."

Bright Eyes "Shell Games"

Citizen Cope "Lifeline."

Manchester Orchestra "Apprehension." or "Simple Math."

Hope you guys like them.
-Chase

EXERCISE FOR ALL!

One of our many fabulous facilities we have here at Wolverine Crossing is our gym!! YAY! We are fortunate to have such a nice and open gym, with great equipment. Health is really important and keeping our bodies healthy and strong is something that will follow us for the rest of our lives, as well as keeping our minds sharp as we tackle this thing called College. Freshman 15 is VERY common but you can keep that “high school bod” with a few simple exercises and habits while in college, regardless if you are a “Freshman” these can be very beneficial to you!!
5 Exercises you can do in OUR gym that are very valuable:

1. Elliptical machines: Cardio is very important for our heart, keeps us going strong and is also a great way to shed a few extra pounds. Also with the handle option it gives your arms a chance to do some work when your legs get a little on the tired side, naturally helps to tone and strengthen your arms.

2. Dumbell Curls: Start with your elbows to your sides, raise one dumbbell and rotate forearm until forearm is vertical and palm faces shoulder. Lower to original position and repeat with opposite arm. Continue to alternate between sides. Dumbell curls focus on your biceps mostly, also muscles in your forearms. Great exercise for guys and girls! GIRLS: DON’T BE AFRAID TO USE SOME HEAVY WEIGHT, PUSH YOUR SELF YOU WON’T “BULK UP!”

3. Lat Pull Downs: Grasp cable bar with wide grip. Sit with thighs under supports. Pull down cable bar to upper chest. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. NEVER PULL DOWN BEHIND YOUR HEAD, INJURY MAY OCCUR. This exercise focuses on your Latissimus dorsi which is the largest muscle in your back.

4. Seated Shoulder Press: Position dumbbells to each side of shoulders with elbows below wrists. Press dumbbells upward until arms are extended overhead. Lower to sides of shoulders and repeat. Your shoulder muscles which are called your Deltoids are the main focus of this exercise.

5. Russian Twist. This exercise is great for your abdominals. Which having a strong torso will always keep you on top, it’s the most important for any sport to have toned and tight. You can hold a dumbbell when doing this exercise to add resistance. Make sure you are rotating your torso when moving not moving your arms only.

Now you have it! A great work out that you can do in our great gym! There are MANY, MANY more exercises that our gym offers to help keep us all in shape, if you ever have questions or want help with anything in the gym let me know! I would be more than willing to help you become comfortable in the gym and help you meet your fitness goals whatever level you may be at!

Happy Exercising!!!

-Allina

UVU ROCKS!

UVU Week of Welcome is the best way to start fall semester! Last night was the huge Green Out Dance which was CRAZY!! Tonight (Wednesday) is True Wolverine at 11:30 in the Court Yard at UVU. On Thursday there is a Drive in Movie (Thor) at 9:30 and Friday there is a tailgate party for the Volleyball homecoming game!!

Come and show your Wolverine spirit!

IT WILL BE A BLAST!

Fun Every Day

We are so excited to have all of our new residents moved in and a part of our community. This week there will be an activity every night so don't be shy and come meet your new neighbors!

Monday August 22
Games/FHE
In the church @ 7:00pm

Tuesday August 23
Paint War
In the north parking lot @ 7:00pm

Wednesday 24
Meet your Neighbor
In the Community Room @ 7:00pm

Thursday August 25
Movie Night
In front of leasing office @ 9:00pm

Friday August 26
Pool Bash
East pool @ 7:00pm

Saturday August 27
Block Party
Court yard @ 7:00pm

back to school, back to school...to prove to daddy that I'm not a fool.

Fall semester is just around the corner! Have you decided on a Major? Is it as interesting as these majors that are found throughout America.

At Carnegie Mellon University there is a Bagpipes Major. It is a one-on-one bagpipe studio course taught by a master piper. At Liberty University there is a Women's Ministries Major. This major teaches the "role of Christian Women in Ministry." Harrisburg Area Community college offers a riveting Auctioneering Major. The program requires two semesters of "procurement and appraisal Merchandise". If you thought UVU had a great Culinary Arts programs don’t be mistaken by Kansas State University Bakery Science Major.

Although UVU doesn't have these interesting majors it still has lots to offer! Wolverine Crossing is tightly connected to UVU and is an awesome place to live while going to school! Don’t wait to get housing that is so close to the best university EVER!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

We are the most full we have ever been during this time of the year and we aren't slowing down! We are sad to see our summer residents go and wish them luck in all that they do. But with them gone we still don't have tons of rooms left. Check out how much of our countdown chain we took down this week!



Come in fast to join the fun here at Wolverine Crossing!

Thanks for all of you that joined us at our "Dive in Movie" night! We had so much fun playing in the pool, playing basketball, eating, and watching the Goonies!! Those of you who didn't make it missed out big time. Here is a little peek of how awesome that night was...

HEY YOU GUYS!!!

Grab ye shipmates and come search for ye buried treasure at our annual pool party at Wolverine Crossing. AARGGH, ye can’t be late or you might miss out on some of them yummy fruit kabobs, chips/dip, a happening juice bar, other pirates, and FUN! Ye don’t want to miss watching the GOONIES on a giant blow up screen while swimming around with them crocodiles.

DIVE IN MOVIE NIGHT

Wednesday July 13^TH

@ 8:00 pm

East Pool

Getting to Know You, Getting to Know All About You!

New lifestyle, new apartment, new people? Do you ever wonder what kind of questions to ask all of the new people you meet every day? What do you ask when the same old same old questions are already answered? Here are 101 fun, random questions you can ask to a new roommate, classmate, or even date. Make life interesting.

1. What's your favorite Dr. Seuss book?

2. If you could live in any home on a television series, what would it be?

3. What's the longest you've gone without sleep?

4. What's the habit you're proudest of breaking?

5. What was your most recent trip of more than 50 miles?

6. Where were you on September 11, 2001?

7. What's the most interesting biography you've read?

8. What's the best costume you've ever worn?

9. What's your least favorite word? Favorite?

10. If you had to be named after one of the 50 states, which would it be?

11. Who's your favorite Care Bear?

12. Describe something that's happened to you for which you have no explanation.

13. Where do you go for advice?

14. Which do you use more often, the dictionary or the thesaurus?

15. What's your favorite form of exercise?

16. Are you afraid of heights?

17. Have you ever taken dance lessons?

18. What's the most memorable class you've ever taken?

19. What's your favorite breakfast food?

20. If you could have a super power, what would it be?

21. Have you ever been in a food fight?

22. Name five songs to which you know all the lyrics. (Better yet, sing them.)

23. Where do you like to go out to eat most?

24. What kind of things annoy you (pet peeves)?

25. What is the first thing you notice about people?

26. Do you miss someone a lot right now? Who is that person?

27. Which is your 'most recent' favorite song?

28. Which are the favorite sports you watch on TV?

29. Do you have any special/hidden talents that most people don't know?

30. Have you ever met a famous person?

31. How tall are you exactly?

32. How do you generally spend your weekends?

33. Name your 2 favorite mottos in life?

34. What qualities are you attracted to before talking with someone?

35. Who do you respect the most?

36. Who can always cheer you up?

37. Have you ever cross dressed?

38. How many cds and dvds do you own?

39. What's the weirdest thing about you?

40. Ever been in love/crush with more than 1 person at the same time?

41. What are your favorite Pizza toppings?

42. Have you ever requested a song on the radio?

43. When is the last time you took a nap?

44. What's the last thing you purchased?

45. How do you like your eggs cooked?

46. Do people underestimate or overestimate you?

47. What are your favorite ice cream flavors?

48. Ever been kissed under fireworks or mistletoe or on a rainy day?

49. What was your favorite game as a kid?

50. If you were guaranteed honest responses to three questions, whom would you question, and what would you ask?

51. What are you Allergic to?

52. Which are your Favorite fruits?

53. What’s your favorite cereal?

54. If you could memorize any book cover to cover, which one would it be?

55. At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?

56. What is more difficult for you; looking into someone’s eyes when you are telling someone how you feel, or looking into someone’s eyes when they are telling you how they feel?

57. What would be harder for you, to tell someone you love them or that you do not love them back?

58. Excluding romantic love, when was the last time you told someone you loved them?

59. How did you rebel as a child?

60. Peanut butter and what?

61. Do you chew on your straws?

62. Are you a heavy sleeper?

63. Three feelings at the moment?

64. Are you named after a family member?

65. 3 things you are scared of?

66. What is something most people don't know about you?

67. Is your room messy or clean right now?

68. If you don't recognize the number on your caller ID, do you answer?

69. How many speeding tickets have you received?

70. What's your favorite clothing store?

71. Do you sleep with a stuffed toy? What is it?

72. What is a long term goal of yours? short term?

73. What brand of shampoo and conditioner do you use?

74. What do you have on your bedroom walls?

75. Do you keep a journal?

76. What food can you absolutely not stand to eat?

77. Are you more like your mom or your dad?

78. Do you floss your teeth?

79. Do you snore? Steal the covers? Roll around in your sleep?

80. Do you smile with your teeth when getting your picture taken?

81. What is your main ring tone on your phone?

82. Do you like short or long hair on someone of the opposite sex? Blonde, Brunett, Red, or black?

83. Ever pulled a prank?

84. Are you artistic and creative?

85. How do you reduce stress?

86. If you could have any job, what would it be?

87. What was your first car?

88. Do you like thunderstorms?

89. Is the glass half empty or half full?

90. Best places you have ever been?

91. Do you sleep with the T.V. on?

92. Early bird or night owl?

93. Do you like to try new things?

94. Are you a procrastinator?

95. Favorite day of the week?

96. Are you too shy to ask someone out?

97. Hugs or Kisses? Chocolate or Vanilla?

98. How many pillows do you sleep with?

99. Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself.

100.Ever gotten ultimate revenge on someone?

101. Did you ever wear braces?