The Fanshawe Student Union is cutting the ribbon for its very first Get Active Fanshawe Week. The events taking place this week include a long list of games that will surely get your heart pumping and your adrenaline flowing.

Tory Holmes is the FSU's VP of Internal Affairs, and he said that the week is going to be a great opportunity to have fun and meet your fellow Falcons. "It's an awareness week to get students out of their dorm rooms, out of the classroom, out of their houses, and just get outside in a social and fun atmosphere," he said. "They can be doing a healthy activity that will get them running around, tired out, and (it's) also a good chance to make friends along the way. What we're going to strive for is student participation, that's the main thing."

The events will take place throughout the week, some during the days, but most after class by the patch of field at D-Sub Courtyard, and out in the larger field in front of Merlin House. Check out page 9 for a full list of the events, as well as where and when they'll take place.

There is no formal sign-up or registration. To participate, simply show up. Games include soccer-baseball, capture the flag, an adaption of Angry Birds and water balloon dodgeball.

Holmes said he understands how tough going to college for the first time can be for many students. "Everyone who's been at college for a few years remembers what first year is like and how scary and nerve racking it can be to be at school ... having fun breaks down those barriers."

The best thing about Get Active Fanshawe Week is that anybody can join; you don't have to be a track star or student athlete to come out. "It's not geared towards athletics in any way," Holmes said. "This is something for the demographic ... interested in coming out and having fun." So, basically, everyone.

Simply put, Get Active Fanshawe Week should definitely be on your to-do list. I'll be there, will you?