By Lachlan Jardine

O’Week, an event organised every year by the AUU (Adelaide University Union) to welcome first year student s into a new chapter in their life as well as to welcome back other students, took place from the 22^nd to the 25^th of February.

This year the Barr Smith Lawns saw more events, more competitions and more stalls, and although the number of people who attended this year was down somewhat from previous years – especially in regard to new students -the event was still considered a success by the AUU. This year’s volunteer O’Week student directors were Shaliza Manmohan, Rochelle Gould,  and Kristin Gillies. The lower numbers are attributed to the lack of preliminary lectures held in Union Hall.

The AUU has already matched its members from last year (approaching 3000 memberships sold). Sports Association memberships were down, possibly due to their being separated from the rest of the stalls due to the limited space available.

The SRC had some trouble this year with the distribution of the Counter Guide, it not arriving from printing until Wednesday. This was because of a file transportation error. The Counter Guides were handed out during preliminary lectures held later during the week.

The Clubs Association suffered a break-in on the Monday of O’Week. A cashbox and several other items were stolen.