March 3, 2021
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THIS WEEK'S POLL
For Spring Break, I'm...
...laying low
...getting some sun & fun
...enjoying your parent's home cooking and laundry service
...road trippin'
...earning some dough
...hittin' the books
...helping others
...treatin' myself
Have a different favorite? Send it to
csuinfo@mnsu.edu with SUBJECT line: inSIDER Poll
LAST WEEK'S inSIDER POLL
What is your all-time favorite "go-to" board game?
STUDENT BLOGS
2021 @ 21: KARA ALLEN
'I'M A DIFFERENT PERSON'
Reflecting on all the changes that COVID has brought and forced us to adapt to, I realize it's been a hell of a year. I hope that you can relate to a lot of concepts and emotions in this piece, and know that who you are right now is a product of your endurance. Happy one-year COVID anniversary!

THE YOGA TIMES
GRAB YOUR MAT AND RELAX YOUR MIND
Warm weather activates inspiration. Get outside and get active with yoga. Yoga is a workout for your mind and body. Try out all different types of yoga to find your favorite.

BECOMING A BETTER YOU
SIMPLE FOOD SWAPS ARE THE KEYS TO SUCCESS
Simple changes to a diet can go a long way in losing weight. This week I will show how some of these changes can lead to fewer calorie consumption while still eating a plentiful amount of food.

PHOTO OPS
TWO CONTESTS TO TAP YOUR CREATIVE SIDE DURING SPRING BREAK
MAV'S FUNNIEST VIDEOS

Put your Spring Break to use creating a gut-busting viral video as the Student Events Team seeks submissions by Friday, March 19, for its Mav's Funniest Videos competition. The top prize is $300. Videos will be aired on April 1. Visit stomperscinema.com for contest rules and more info.
BEHIND THE LENS PHOTO CONTEST

If you find yourself communing with nature over Spring Break, be sure to capture the moment on your phone or camera. Maverick Adventures continues its Outdoor Photo Contest through March 25. That memorable outdoor moment might just win you a prize.
BINGO-A -GO-GO
DRAG QUEENS AVA CADO AND WANDA GAG WILL BE CALLING YOUR NUMBER
The Student Events Team and the LGBT Center will be putting a new spin on this fam fav numbers games with several rounds of drag-themed Bingo split up by performances from your hostesses with the mostesses - Miss Ava Cado and Wanda Gag. Join the Drag Bingo event via Zoom on Thursday, March 25, starting at 7 p.m. It will be a night of drag-tastic fun!
LOST AND FOUND
SO WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THOSE LOST ITEMS?

There are many unknowns about how the Lost and Found handles items that haven't been claimed and how they operate during COVID. Tory Kruggel was able to answer some of the questions students and staff may have about the lost and found on campus.

HELPING NAVIGATE COLLEGE
PROGRAMS AID FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS
Students who are the first in their family to pursue a college degree may find higher education presents greater challenges. Programs at Minnesota State Mankato help them gain a sense of stability and belonging that help lead students to success.
LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI
PADDLE BOARDER DANIEL LEE SHARES HIS STORY

The Maverick Adventure Speaker Series continues with paddleboarder Daniel Lee. Lee will share how he used his passion as a way to raise money for kids to go to summer camp. This speaker will present on Mar. 10, at 7 p.m. on the Maverick Adventures Facebook page.
KEEPIN' YOUR STUFF SAFE
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION CONTINUES
All students at Minnesota State University, Mankato will be auto-enrolled in multi-factor authentication for Microsoft Office 365 throughout the spring 2021 semester for extra protection on their accounts. Students can proactively enroll now at mnsu.edu/multi-factor to avoid potential disruption to class or work.  
GET YOUR STOMPER TEE
2020 MEMENTO IN CSU 220
Need a new tee for Spring Break? Stop by the CSU Administration Office, CSU220, and get your own 2020 shirt FREE! If you want to personalize it, we have some fabric pens to recall the year that was. A limited supply of S-M-L sizes. Get your 2020 memento shirt through Friday, March 5! The office is open daily 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
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SAW IT IN THE REPORTER
BECOMING BLACK ALLIES | SPRING BREAK ADVICE
A new feature in the inSIDER shares stories of interest in The Reporter. Be sure to check out your student newspaper with new issues on Tuesdays and Thursdays.


MAVERICK SPOTLIGHT
Katie Taylor of Hayward, Wis., is a thrower of the Maverick Women's Track and Field team. She's just living dazed and confused one step at a time.


Josh Phelps of Stillwater, Minn, is a sprinter of the Maverick Men's Track and Field Team. He owes his life to a special plant in Yellowstone National Park.


CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE
MOVIES AND EVENTS
STOMPER'S CINEMA

Stay tuned for upcoming MAVFlix movies!

*More information at: stomperscinema.com
EVENTS

Cardz for Kidz
Now through March 29
Community Engagement Office
More information HERE

Mankato Adventure Speaker Series: Daniel Lee
Wednesday, March 10: 7PM
Facebook Live
Maverick Adventures

Black Mental Health Matters
Wednesday, March 10: 7PM
Zoom

Training Webinar: OneDrive & OneNote
Monday, March 15: 3-4PM
Zoom
IT Solutions

Trans & Non-Binary Student Gathering
Tuesday, March 16: 7-8PM
Zoom
LGBT Center
More information HERE

Village Mentoring Program: Budgeting 101
Wednesday, March 17: 11:30AM-12:30PM
Zoom
African American Affairs

Current Issues in Immigration Law
Thursday, March 18: 5-6PM
Zoom
Student Government
More information on ENGAGE

Women in STEM Speed Networking Event
Thursday, March 18: 6-8PM
Zoom
Women's Center
More information HERE

Mav's Funniest Videos
Submissions due March 19
More information on the Student Events Team page
Find Out About Upcoming Events on ENGAGE CLICK HERE

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