The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) hosted its first Capture the Flag event across campus on Monday, Aug. 25. This welcome week event allowed new students to explore campus while connecting with USG and organizations such as WMTU and MTU Waterski. There were two teams on opposite ends of campus, with USG members spread throughout to help students navigate campus and ensure all the rules were met. The two teams, red and blue, wore belts with their respective colors, similar to flag football belts. Teams would run across the center line to find the other team’s flag, and if they got their belt stolen by the other team, the student tagged had to go to the other team’s jail. The new Huskies were enjoying themselves, as there were many laughs and screams as they sprinted across the center line. “We were excited to see so many huskies show up, and we hope to see even more in years to come,” said Ford Schoonover, President of USG..Student organizations provide great opportunities for students to explore their interests and make friends while building leadership, teamwork, and networking skills. Michigan Tech has over 220 registered student organizations. With USG being one of the biggest on campus, they help run most of the student orgs on campus. If you are interested in joining USG or any other organization, you can check out the MTU involvement link at https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/. The USG serves the Michigan Tech community by supporting Tech’s numerous registered student organizations, creating and preserving campus traditions, and representing students in fighting for causes that are important to them. Students who are interested in joining USG can learn more about it by visiting their website at https://usg.mtu.edu/ or by stopping by a USG meeting from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Alumni Room in the MUB.
