Be a bigger part of the largest student group on campus by applying online at http://www.iowalum.com/saa/join/ by Friday, October 5, to become a S.T.A.T. Ambassador.

S.T.A.T. Ambassadors serve as representatives for the University of Iowa and the UI Alumni Association by leading, planning, and implementing events for S.T.A.T. members and the entire campus. These activities include Beat State Week, S.T.A.T. member events (like T-Shirt Day and Spring Wings), Make-A-Wish Game Day, on-campus Hawkeye Care Packages, and more!

Besides free T-shirts, S.T.A.T. memberships, and food, you are guaranteed to develop strong relationships with faculty, staff, and other students across campus as well as develop leadership and peer management skills through S.T.A.T. Ambassadors.

Applicants are considered based upon an easy online form (available at http://www.iowalum.com/saa) and a 15-minute interview with current Ambassadors. Interviews will be held on October 14, 15, and 16. For more information, contact Shannon at shannon-thomas@uiowa.edu or (319)335-3294.

The semester is well under way, which probably means two things: you're stressed, and you're strapped for cash. There's not a whole lot we can do for the former, but if you're looking for an extra $50 to $150 to cushion your pocket, check out this month's contests. Who knows, maybe you can even buy yourself a nice soothing back massager.
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We're itching to know what kind of travel experience you have and what vacation destinations most appeal to you. Take a few minutes of your time to fill out our short student travel survey and you'll be entered in a drawing to win one of ten free $10 coupons to the Java House or Chipotle!

Still need to pick up your membership materials? We've got your 2007-2008 S.T.A.T. premiums—including a T-shirt, glass, member card, and coupons—ready and waiting. Stop by the Levitt Center next to Hancher Auditorium any weekday between 8am and 5pm. Go in the front door and tell the receptionist you'd like to pick up your S.T.A.T. materials. She will have everything you need!

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Recently, some strange activity has been reported in the wallets of several college students. They discover all their money is missing and their book bag is much heavier than before. In an attempt to get to the bottom of this mystery, S.T.A.T. Underground asked the victims how much they spent on textbooks this semester. The answers vary, but they can all be summed up in one word: shocking.
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Nothing quite hits the spot like a footlong in the middle of a busy day. Sub shops are perfect places to patronize when you've got just enough of an opening between classes for a quick lunch downtown, and this month's Take 5 makes it easier than ever to find the sandwich that's right for you. So open wide, say "ah," and see what our reviewers have to say! >>

Talk Back
If you’ve got something to add about these sub shops or other establishments that didn’t make the list, let us know with your “Talk Back” comments. We’ll print selected comments in next month’s S.T.A.T. Underground newsletter. Talk back >>

Don’t forget to use your S.T.A.T discount card! With discounts at tons of local businesses, you save just because you are a S.T.A.T. member! Stop into Buffalo Wild Wings to watch an away football game and utilize the 15% discount. Or, on a nice fall day, stop by Whitey’s and get 10% off your favorite ice cream treat. Let your membership work for you!

Working out and great music go hand in hand, much like peanut butter and jelly—if jelly wanted buns of steel and six-pack abs. Three S.T.A.T. members tell us their favorite songs to listen to when they're working up a sweat. So pop in your headphones, turn up the volume, and feel the burn!
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Music makes the world go round...
Do you know who likes free music downloads? Everyone.
That's why "Ear 2 the Ground" is offering free iTunes downloads to members who contribute to our feature. If you play in a band or mix music, send us a sample and tell us all about your musical endeavors. Or, if your gift of song is still in its box, become part of our rotating panel of reviewers. Contact us >>

S.T.A.T. Underground is a publication of IOWA S.T.A.T. (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow) and sponsored by the UI Alumni Association.  S.T.A.T. strives to get students involved with their campus and to make their experience at the University of Iowa the time of their lives!

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