THIS WEEK'S inSIDER: Hunchback, Hot Dogs & Hot Sounds!
PLUS MavSmash, eSports, Allianz Field & More!
Apr 17, 2019
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MALL FEST: FREE FOOD, FUNK & FUN
SERENDIPITOUS MOMENTS

Each spring as the semester concludes the Centennial Student Union celebrates the academic year with its annual Mall Fest. The event includes free hot dogs, a petting zoo and this year, an outdoor performance by Static Panic. Voted one of the Twin Cities Best New Bands for 2018, Static Panic brings funk and synthrock sounds to campus as part of the CSU Serendipity Music Series. The day also offers the noon ping pong drop during the Student Events Team's annual 1000 Ways to Win event.
See our growing list of videos on services in your Centennial Student Union on our    CSUSerendipity YouTube Channel.  Here you can find a huge library of student produced videos on programs, services and features throughout campus.
TIMELESS & TIMELY TRAGIC TALES
'HUNCHBACK' RESOUNDS NOTRE DAME FIRE

A twist of fate for MSU Theatre's final weekend of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame will have audiences reflecting on this week's tragic fire that devastated the 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral. Director Paul Hustoles takes a look at this musical stage production of the animated Disney story that has timeliness that goes beyond this week's fire.

"TAKE YOUR HEART" TO THE MAVSMASH
THE ULTIMATE eSPORTS EVENT

Fans of video games such as Smash 4, Melee and Tekken can take part of a fun event coming up in May. MavSmash, along with Maverick Bullpen will be hosting a tournament for these events.

ROCKETING TO THE TOP
MSU JUNIOR IS A TOP MINNESOTA GAMER

Spencer Good started playing Rocket League five years ago as a way to bond with his friends, but now a passion for the game has developed and he's working his way up to become one of the best players in the world.

WHAT ARE eSports?
THE LATEST PHENOMENON IN GAMING

eSports is a term that’s become more popular in recent years. eSports which is short for electronic sports is now a global phenomenon.

Gaming tournaments around the world have brought hundreds of thousands of people to enjoy and participate in the growing platform that is eSports.

eSPORTS TO MSU?
CAMPUS REC EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES
MSU's Campus rec department is conducting preliminary research on the feasibility of bringing organized eSports to campus. Learn about their progress and what could happen moving forward.

MN UNITED KICKS OPEN ALLIANZ FIELD
NEW HOME FOR MN UNITED AND IT'S FANS
On Sat. Apr. 13, the MNUFC Major League Soccer team in Minnesota, kicked open it's new stadium, Allianz Field. This was a dream made reality by many people, both those who work for the team and supporters of it. So how exactly did Allianz Field become a reality?

MAVERICK SPOTLIGHT!
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

Monika Ryan Jr. Tennis

Click HERE for the Spotlight Article
MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

Jordan Hart, Sr. Baseball

Click HERE for the Spotlight Article
THIS WEEK'S PLAYOFFS inSIDER POLL
Which playoffs do you plan on watching?
NBA Playoffs
NHL Playoffs
Both
Don't care about either
RESULTS FROM THE LAST inSIDER POLLS
CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE
MOVIES AND EVENTS IN APRIL
STOMPER CINEMA
What Men Want *(Last one!!)
Thursday, April 18: 7PM & 9:30PM
Friday, April 19: 7PM & 9:30PM
Saturday, April 20: 7PM


EVENTS
Dr. Agnes Odinga: Speaking from the Heart
Thursday, April 18: Noon-1PM
CSU 218

Dena Ik c̣e Wic̣aṡta Kaġapi
Thursday, April 18
Panel: 2-4PM in CSU 253/4/5
Reception: 4-5PM in CSU 101

Hound Hugs & Kanine Kisses
Thursday, April 18: 6:30-8PM
CSU Lincoln Lounge

Maverick Funniest Videos
Thursday, April 18: 7-9PM
Ostrander Auditorium

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
18-20: 7:30PM
April 20: 2PM
Ted Paul Theatre

Revision and Publication Workshop
Thursday, April 18: 8PM
CSU 202

1st Annual MSU Wacipi
Saturday, April 20
Doors Open: 11AM
Drum Roll Call: 12:30PM
Grand Entry Line Up: 12:45PM
Grand Entry: 1PM
Event Ends: 7PM
Schellburg Gym

Mavericks Be the Change
April 22: Veterans Center
April 23: Women's Center
April 24: Campus Kitchen
April 25: Counseling Center
CSU Lincoln Lounge

Mavs Got Talent
Monday, April 22: 6PM
Ostrander Auditorium

International Perspective on Consent Culture
Monday, April 22: 6-7PM
CSU 202

Take Back the Night
Tuesday, April 23: 5-7PM
Preska Lawn

Leadership U Workshop: Decision Making
Tuesday, April 23: 5-6PM
CSU 245

Denim Day
Wednesday, April 24: Noon-1PM
*Meet in front of the CSU Ballroom

Healing & Learning
Wednesday, April 24: 5-7PM
CSU 245

Festival of Peace & Unity
Friday, April 26: 11AM-3:30PM
PA Lawn
Find Out Info on Upcoming Events on ENGAGE CLICK HERE
MAV SPIRIT
ROLL MAVS!!!
For this upcoming week:
April 17 - April 23
The MSU Baseball team has three games this weekend! On Friday, April 19 and Saturday April 20, the Mavericks host Wayne State at Bowyer Field. Game times for each day are 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM on Friday and 12:00 PM on Saturday. The MSU Softball teams hosts University of Minnesota-Crookston on Friday April 19 and Bemidji State on Saturday April 20. Game times are 1:00 and 3:00 PM on Friday and 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on Saturday. Be sure to get out and show your
  MavSpirit!


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