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BY CAROLINE JOHNSON

One of the most beautiful things about living in the Midwest is our distinct seasons. Because of this, “What is your favorite season?” is a common question among acquaintances, colleagues, close friends and family.

The answer may vary depending on when you ask this question.

Sometimes, if you ask in the winter, your subject may be swayed by the external temperature and will say summer. During the summer, people might long for the milder temperatures of spring. Maybe we all want what we don’t have, right? Not necessarily.

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I have come to find that, no matter the time of year, Michiganders of all ages overwhelmingly choose fall. Many use the same justification: the weather is mild, the leaves are changing colors, college football is in full swing and, of course, Halloween.

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We all know the iconic fall activities like finding a unique Halloween costume, visiting a cider mill with your best friends and inhaling anything that is pumpkin-flavored. But this year, ing is focusing on putting one's health and well-being at the forefront of (almost) everybody’s favorite season.

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In this issue, ing offers ways to take care of yourself and your mental health. More than just getting enough sleep and keeping organized, consider taking a yoga class or listening to a new, interesting podcast.

If helping others makes you feel fulfilled, take the time to learn about the upcoming midterm election or take part in horticulture therapy.

Test out your artistic talents at home with DIY fall crafts or at the new MSU Broad Art Lab on Grand River in East Lansing.

During the season of harvest, activity and vibrant colors, ing encourages you to restart this October. Try out a different hobby, visit a new spot in the community, test a new recipe and, most importantly, don’t forget to take care of yourself.

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How to Balance Stress and Your Mental Health Both are key to surviving a busy season

BY CALEB EDWARDS

As midterms creep into the schedule, the October freakout becomes a real thing for many of us. Schedules begin to collide as you try to juggle work, sports, rushing and classes. The job hunt begins and it’s time to dust off your resume and look for interviews.

With so much going on, it may be tempting to simply ignore the stress and try to push through until the end of the year, but there are serious health implications to doing so.

According to the Mayo Clinic, stress is often the cause of “high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.”

Worse still, all that pressure and stress can often result in lower grades. The American College Health Association ran a study in 2017 where students reported stress and anxiety as the two largest reasons for poor academic results, above even alcohol and drugs. So even with everything else going on in life, it’s more vital than ever to keep a close eye on your mental well-being.

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Luckily, there are simple ways to help manage stress.

For instance, The National Alliance on Mental Illness recommends doing a self-assessment on your mind and body to catch a problem before it gets worse. “Getting to know yourself is foundational to your success.”

Drs. Deborah Tull and Jay Feldman wrote. “Being self aware will not only help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, but it can also help you identify which learning strategies and mental health coping strategies are most effective for you.” Many websites offer simple ways to do this, such as the quizzes available on psycom.net.

These sites also offer links to available help should you need it, as do most colleges, while Tull and Feldman also recommend developing a supportive network of friends.

Another simple way to fight stress is to stay organized.

Getting a notebook or folder for each class is an easy way to keep track of important documents so you don’t have to

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Percentage of surveyed students that said this factor negatively affected their grades

scramble looking for them later. It’s also wise to invest in a day planner or calendar where you can highlight upcoming tests and assignments so that you aren’t surprised when they are due.

“If you regularly need more than eight or nine hours of sleep per night to feel rested, it might be a sign of an underlying problem” Vsevolod Polotsky, professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins warned.

Along with getting organized, start working on mastering your time management. Set up a schedule and stick to it.

Having a set time to study helps establish a natural rhythm for you to follow, while turning things in on time will avoid the anxiety that late assignments bring.

Most importantly, take a deep breath. Recognize you aren’t alone and that everyone is struggling with similar issues.

Try to keep calm and tackle life one thing at a time. Stay organized. Be on time. Talk to others and keep a close eye on your mind and body. Doing so will not only keep you healthy and active but also make that mountain of books seem a little bit smaller.

Eating well, exercising and getting good sleep will also help keep your mind and body in top shape, but it is important to keep the dangers of oversleeping in mind.

After a long night of cramming, all of us are tempted to fall into bed and sleep until our bodies say, “No more!”

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Caleb Edwards is a junior studying professional writing with a focus in editing and publishing.

When he isn’t working or writing you can find him tending his fish, taking care of his cats or trying to find free time that he can waste (there never is any). You can follow him on Twitter @CEdwardsSam.

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BREAKING DOWN THE WALL Taking care of yourself the fun way

BY JILL CIAMPA

When classes, homework, jobs and everything else builds up into a wall, it’s hard to know where to begin to hammer at it. With that much emotional weight, it is difficult to feel as if there is light at the end of the tunnel. Well, there are ways to enjoy organizing your priorities while making them beneficial to your overall health as well.

INDIVIDUAL PODCASTS - Sometimes, there isn’t enough time in the day to set aside time for yourself. An easy fix to that is finding those moments in between large activities to break out your phone and move out of one mindset into another.

Spotify has thousands of podcast choices. In the mood to expand your knowledge? MSU students have suggested Hardcore History and Hidden Brain. Need to get out of your life and into another? Try a new story with Lore or Gossip.

MUSIC - There are some things that always bring on a smile. When a day seems extremely rough, those old classic songs can always turn a mood around. Create a playlist entirely of dance songs. Create another with all the songs to sing in the shower. Use that music to have a mini-dance party. Who cares about looking crazy when you feel good? Plus, like podcasts, using music to improve a bad mood can be done in a short amount of time anywhere you are.

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also promotes many of the same emotions as animal therapy, giving purpose and satisfaction. The American Horticultural Therapy Association describes horticultural therapy as a means to “help improve memory, cognitive abilities, task initiation, language skills and socialization.”

Many plants give back to the needs of a person as well.

Specifically, lavender is often associated with relieving stress. Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to mean doing things for only your benefit. By helping the world, you can help yourself, too.

SOCIAL YOGA - Exercise can help physical and mental strength.

In the article “38 Health Benefits of Yoga,” Yoga Journal concluded that “consistent yoga practice improved depression and led to a significant increase in serotonin levels” (the chemical that makes you feel happy). You can knock out two needs in one, increase daily activity and decrease stress. Who doesn’t want to forget about midterms for a while? Different types of yoga classes are offered at the IM gyms, so you can pick what works best for your schedule.

APPS - There are many different apps out there that can help lower anxiety. ABC News put together an article on “7 apps to support your mental health and mindfulness.”

There are some specifically for distraction like Happify, a series of games to help increase serotonin levels while entertaining. If talking through a situation helps, apps such as Talkspace allow texting with a licensed therapist. It’s

simple to track your mood with What’s Up?, an outlet for journaling, ranking emotions and coming up with solutions to everyday problems.

When it comes to mental health, keep in mind that getting better will take time. By adding these simple actions to your daily routine, the cracks in the wall will open a window and eventually a doorway. Any of these ideas and more can lead to a lifetime of better habits and a better you.

NETFLIX AND CHILL - Having people around always allows for a mood to be lifted. This works especially well when there is no stress about entertaining your guest or communicating. Pick out a favorite show, throw some popcorn in the microwave and grab a million blankets.

Jill Ciampa is a professional writing major Enjoy your favorite things with your favorite people. Being studying publishing and technical and public close to others has been proven to aid mental health and policy writing. She enjoys spending time reading boost positive thoughts. Being with another person also and water-coloring. She can usually be found provides an opportunity to talk through what’s going on watching Netflix, traveling, or trying to get someone to R_ING Magazine ad (2).pdf 1 9/18/18 4:23 PM understand her French. Follow her @jillcia on Twitter. within a comfortable environment.

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What You Need to Know About Voting

BY JORDAN SICKON If you’re a new voter without a clue where to start, fear not! We’re here to help and inform, starting with the upcoming gubernatorial election to replace sitting Gov. Rick Snyder.

On Nov. 6, registered voters in Michigan will cast their ballots for one of the gubernatorial candidates. In Michigan, reelection or replacement of the governor takes place every four years. Snyder is term-limited and can not run for reelection. Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette are on the ballot for 2018.

Voting for a candidate directly affects your life and those you care about. Currently, Michigan is struggling with the conflict between quality and funding in public schools; infrastructure, and water, which have been huge subjects of debate in the gubernatorial election. These are all topics to research before choosing a candidate to support.

That said, let’s jump in. If you follow these steps, you’ll surely be prepared for the upcoming election:

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1. Register to vote.

Though Michigan doesn’t allow voters to register online, the form is available to print out at vote.gov. Simply click on your state and follow the instructions. Residents of Michigan can download their registration forms and mail them in to the Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections.

Registration forms must be received by the state 30 days before the election, and the residence address used on the form must match the voter’s address on their driver’s license or personal identification card. This address also determines your voting precinct — the location where you place your vote.

2. Stay up to date with the candidates.

First, evaluate what is most important to you when choosing a candidate.

Whitmer, born and raised in Michigan, is the former state Senate Democratic Leader and was an educator at both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.

She campaigns to fix Michigan’s roads, bridges and water systems; reform the education system; and propose affordable health care.

Schuette, endorsed by President Donald Trump, campaigns to roll back Michigan’s income tax rate, improve literacy at the K-12 level and end the opioid crisis through restricting prescriptions and targeting distributors.

Be sure to visit billschuette.com and gretchenwhitmer.com for more information.

3. Locate your voting precinct or apply for an absentee ballot.

You can visit michigan.gov/vote to apply for an absentee ballot and find your voting precinct. The site requires that you provide information about yourself or your driver’s license number to find your precinct. Once the application is filled out, mail or deliver it in person to your clerk.

Instructions for this process are included in the absentee ballot. Ballots for the 2018 gubernatorial election must be sent in by Saturday, Nov. 3.

If you’re not a resident of Michigan and looking to request an absentee ballot, you’ll have to do a bit more research.

Each state’s voting rules are different. You can start by finding your state or territorial election office and reading up on their absentee voting protocol.

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4. Prepare for election day.

Make sure your photo identification is valid before it’s time to head to the polls. Acceptable forms of identification include driver’s licenses, federal or state issued photo IDs, passports, military identification cards with photos, MSU ID cards or tribal identification cards with photos.

If you don’t have any of these forms of identification available before election day, find a replacement! MSU IDs can be replaced at the International Center near Wells Hall and state identification cards are distributed by the Secretary of State, 3315 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing, for $10.

5. Vote!

This is the simplest part that is sometimes neglected. Most likely, if you follow these steps, you’ll naturally develop a sense of political urgency and want to cast your vote. Your vote matters, so get out there and exercise your rights on Nov. 6!

Jordan Sickon is a senior double majoring in English and professional writing. She has a deep love for sweet-potato fries, coffee and the Great British Baking Show. You can find her on Instagram @jordansickon.

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BY LOGAN RYAN From hayrides to the ever-present pumpkin spice, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season of fall in the Greater Lansing Area. Walking down campus sidewalks can be an experience in itself with the beautiful colors and swirling leaves. If Spartans want to get into the season, one of the best ways is to attend the events held on and off campus.

“I think people are sick of all the hot weather, especially if you don’t have air conditioning,” said senior advertising major Sierra Richards. “From an artistic perspective, I really love the fall colors. That’s, like, my favorite color palette.”

Campus Events — Annual Each year campus is coated in fall celebration events.

Whether it is hosted by resident assistants, the University Activities Board, or clubs and other groups, autumn enthusiasts can find something for them. Pumpkin painting, hot apple cider and doughnut giveaways happen annually.

University Activities Board hosts a special MSU trivia hayride each year. Starting from the MSU auditorium, the ride takes contestants to historic places on campus, and rewards are given to the person with the most correct trivia answers.

“I think these events are a great way to just, like, get out of your room and actually do something … interact with people of all types,” said Richards.

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horses and vendors hawking everything from pumpkins to crafts. It is held in Valley Court Park in East Lansing, and details can be found on the East Lansing Farmer’s Market Facebook page.

“I went to Autumn Fest to check out all the fun activities there were. There was a carriage ride, strong coffee and lots of fruits and veggies to enjoy,” said senior human biology major Libby Lee. Fall Foliage Festival For those moved to do a bit of travel, about an hour away in Tipton, Michigan is the Fall Foliage Festival. The festival takes place in the MSU Hidden Lake Gardens, a gem of nature that not many Spartans know about. Festival goers can try hands-on crafts and pumpkin decorating, buy goods from local artisans, experience scarecrow displays and enjoy food from on-site vendors. This celebration runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fall is beloved by many for good reason. Let the celebration and the scent of cider motivate you to get out and enjoy it in person. Do not miss your chance to eat pumpkin-flavored anything and experience the joy that comes with the falling of leaves.

Logan Ryan is a senior English major studying creative and professional writing. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée, playing video games, and cold weather. He can usually be found at his desk doing anything but writing, on his bike or on a hike.

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The MSU Broad Art Museum is one of the least missable buildings on MSU’s campus. With its shiny, pointy, futuristic architecture, it’s a sight to see when driving through downtown East Lansing.

So, we decided that the inclusion of the studio space would be a great opportunity for people to come in, get comfortable with art by making it themselves and be able to make connections with the galleries.

Now, there’s a new addition to the museum, dubbed the MSU Broad Art Lab, that’s located just across the street.

Launched in May of 2018, the Art Lab offers a new space for the museum, campus and surrounding community to interact and enjoy art.

Ing: It’s incredible that it came to be so quickly. What do you see the Art Lab becoming?

For starters, the Art Lab is a space designated to showcase more of the Broad’s massive art collection that the public may not know about or often interact with. The exhibits on display rotate around different themes periodically, so you can keep an eye out for something that piques your interest.

It also gives high school students, MSU museum studies students and MSU art history students a place to curate, research and learn about pieces in the museum's collection.

The experimental space features more than a gallery. The Broad Art Lab is all about experimentation and innovation.

Thursday workshops are available, called Studio Process, that allow MSU students and community members to experiment with art in ways they might not be able to otherwise. More in-depth workshops are offered monthly and, as opposed to the Studio Process sessions, must be reserved in advance and are updated on the museum’s website, broadmuseum.msu.edu/artlab, and social media pages.

“I dig it. I’m excited to see what other kind of stuff they do,” Senior Ash Boss said about the Art Lab. Boss recently attended a screen-printing workshop at the Lab. “I think I need more of a kick in the butt to be creative sometimes, and hopefully they’ll do some stuff that’ll jumpstart that,” she said.

The team at the Broad plans to do exactly that. The Art Lab is open to the public from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. If you have any ideas of what you would like to do at the lab, the space is open to new concepts. Anything hands-on, experimental and inclusive, whether it be drawing, knitting or performance-based, can be proposed for the studio.

We were lucky enough to sit down with the MSU Broad’s Director of Education Michelle Word to find out a little more about the Broad Art Lab and why it’s the next hot spot for MSU students and faculty.

Ing: What did you originally have in mind for the space?

Michelle: The idea was to have a space that would display the collection that the museum owns to the public …

We knew that it would have a gallery and would be showing the artwork, then we had to figure out what type of programming we could do in this space. We thought about things that would be really engaging and interactive for people, things that could be hands-on and experiential.

Michelle: I think the biggest idea that we’re still working on … is "how can we be more reflective of our community?" We hope to use this space as an experimental arm of the museum where we can think of ways to bring students, faculty and community members from the greater Lansing area into the Lab and invite them to help shape what it is.

Ing: Now that school is back in session, are you shifting your vision and programming to involve students more?

Michelle: We do really hope that students take advantage of the Process studio. We started last year collaborating with the Union Activities Board (UAB) to host some of their craft nights and that went really well. It helped us understand even more that, if given the opportunity, students love to come out and try hands-on activities. We will be working with them again this year, but we see the open studios as just another opportunity for students to interact … We’d like to see a lot of students visit! We also will be doing our “New in Student Performance” series here in the space. This program is an application call for any creative Spartans who would like to share what they’re doing … it might be a performance, music, dance, poetry or something we haven’t quite thought of.

Ing: To go along with student and community engagement, are there any opportunities to make suggestions for the Art Lab? Michelle: We have an “open call” philosophy for this space. Like I said earlier, we hope to invite the community in and really create programming that is relevant to the community. The best way we can do that is to invite people to be co-creators and co-conspirators of what we do, to collaborate with us. Instead of us deciding “Hm … I think a student might like that!” to have a student say “You know, I’ve always wanted to do this …” In October, we’ll be opening an online application that is an open call to allow students, faculty, community members and others to submit ideas for things they would like to do in the space.

Jordan Sickon is a senior double majoring in English and professional writing. She has a deep love for sweet-potato fries, coffee and the Great British Baking Show. You can find her on Instagram at @jordansickon.

Ean Montague is a senior studying professional writing and film. He is also the managing editor for Impact 89FM student radio and enjoys watching and playing soccer, discovering new music and movies and eating spicy foods..

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BY CAROLINE JOHNSON

If you grew up in Michigan, you know it isn’t truly winter until the first snowfall, spring until the tulips blossom and summer until you swim in a Great Lake. Ultimately, fall isn’t truly fall until you go to a cider mill.

Though cider mills are at the top of everybody’s basic fall bucket list, the right cider mill may be able to give you a different experience than you have previously had. Or maybe the uncomfortable hayride seats and warm handmade donuts contain just the right amount of nostalgia to make you feel at home in the middle of fall semester.

Here is a list of the best cider mills within an hour’s drive of Lansing: Country Mill 4648 Otto Road, Charlotte, MI 48813 Country Mill is a 120-acre farm where not only can you pick your own apples but also blueberries, peaches and pumpkins as well.

MSU has partnered with Country Mill in the past to help them improve their organic fruits and expand their organic products to customers. Since 2006, the mill has committed one third of its orchards to growing organic apples. They offer a wide variety of organic products, including apples, cider, apple butter, applesauce and vinegar.

They also have a booth at the East Lansing Farmers Market, which occurs every Sunday in October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Uncle John’s Cider Mill 8614 U.S. 127, St Johns, MI 48879 Uncle John’s Cider Mill is a classic go-to for MSU students. Not only do they have tasty cider and donuts, but Uncle John’s also offers private hayrides and bonfires to MSU student groups and clubs. For older and younger crowds, there are more than enough vintage car shows and giant trampolines to entertain all ages.

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be afraid to bring your friends, significant others, parents, grandparents, children and frankly anybody to Uncle John’s. You’re sure to have a good time.

Spicer Orchards 10411 Clyde Road, Fenton, MI 48430 Spicer Orchards is owned by the Spicer family, who have farmed fruit in southeastern Michigan for five generations.

In the 1950s, they opened their first market. Current-day Spicer Orchards includes many apple orchards, a winery, corn maze, bakery, market and playground. Spicer’s usually has food trucks that carry some of the best barbecue and kettle corn.

In addition to all the fantastic food, drinks and activities at Spicer’s, they also offer some pretty great company. Down the hill from the market where you can purchase warm donuts and cold cider, there are barns full of farm animals to view, pet and even ride.

Dexter Cider Mill 3685 Central St., Dexter, MI 48130 The Dexter Cider Mill, opened in 1886, is the oldest continuously operating cider mill in Michigan. It is located on the Huron River and offers plenty of picturesque outdoor space, so you can enjoy your cider and donuts down by the water. More recently, the mill started making hard cider to appeal to those with stronger (and more mature) taste buds.

Caroline Johnson is a junior professional writing major who enjoys wearing face masks while reading the last page of a book before she begins and advocating for the interrobang. If she is not doing one of those things, she is probably at Linton Hall writing, communicating and social mediaing on behalf of MSU’s College of Arts & Letters. Keep up with her antics on Instagram and Twitter @carolimejohnson.

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“To me, the appeal of trivia nights is being able to compete with your friends in a game of knowledge while grabbing a meal,” MSU Alum and avid trivia-goer Jonathan Jordan said. “It never really matters how well my team does, but it’s a great opportunity to find out what kind of things people know about and are interested in.”

There are plenty of places to put your knowledge to the test in the Greater Lansing Area. You could even spend every night Monday through Thursday going to trivia nights if you felt so inclined.

College Town Classic Crunchy’s | East Lansing | Tuesdays An MSU favorite, Crunchy’s hosts two free-to-play trivia games every Tuesday night. Tuesday also happens to be South-of-the-Border night at Crunchy’s, so teams can enjoy some Mexican food while they battle for intellectual supremacy. Crunchy’s trivia is powered by the quiz website Sporcle Live and features questions from a variety of categories, so there are bound to be a few questions that your team can guess right no matter how cultured you are.

Plus, you have a shot at winning a gift certificate to spend on some of Crunchy’s fantastic food (or drinks).

Quiz and Bowl City Limits | East Lansing and Mason | Wednesdays (East Lansing) and Thursdays (Mason) City Limits is a bowling alley, bar and grill with two locations in the Lansing area. Their DJ team trivia is open to all ages and features questions from many categories.

The DJ fills the time between the questions with songs that often give hints to the answers. Plus, after all that trivia, you can give your brain a rest by knocking down some pins. This location is Jordan’s favorite. “The place has a great atmosphere, good food and quality trivia hosts,” he said, adding that “the competition is always fierce.”

Nationwide Nerd Craze Multiple Locations | Lansing and East Lansing | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Geeks who Drink is a team trivia game that rotates between traditional trivia and themed nights for various movies, music and television shows. Starting out in Colorado, the company now hosts games all over the country with a few in the Lansing area. On Monday nights the Unicorn Lounge in Old Town hosts the event, and on Thursdays Harry’s Place is the haven for drinking geeks. In East Lansing, you can play on Wednesday nights at HopCat. The themes of each night rotate, and the winners can get featured on the Geeks who Drink website, so there is fame at stake.

These are just a few of the highlights in the Lansing area, but your own preferences will decide where your crew goes to get their quiz on, so try a few. Almost all bars have a league format, which gives you a better chance to win cool prizes if you get a group to go regularly. Whether you join a group or start your own, there are plenty of spots for you to finally use your encyclopedic knowledge of ‘90s television, or whatever it is that you know better than anyone else.

Ean Montague is a senior studying professional writing and film. He is also the Managing Editor for Impact 89FM student radio and enjoys watching and playing soccer, discovering new music and movies and eating spicy foods..

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ONE MUG AT A TIME MINI-MEALS TO MAKE IN A MUG

BY JILL CIAMPA

Sometimes, eating takes a lot of work. When you’re in between classes and the line at the cafeteria is an hour long, you have to bite the bullet and find something to throw together. Not a lot of people have the time or resources to prepare a full meal in college. This is especially true if you’re limited to the snacks you hide under your bed.

With a bit of creativity, that half-empty bottle of milk and decorative mug holding pens can lead the way to becoming a master chef.

1. In a large mug, microwave the spinach and a little bit of water for 30 seconds to create some steam.

2. Mix in the eggs and milk.

3. Stir the mixture.

4. Add cheese.

5. Microwave for 45 seconds at a time until eggs are cooked.

6. Add green onions.

7. Eat up!

The backbone of a college diet usually includes mac and cheese. It’s easy to change up that well known favorite!

Here’s how to redo a classic your way, adapted from The View from Great Island blog article “Instant Microwave Macaroni and Cheese.”

*Try adding other ingredients to make it your own.

MUG MAC AND CHEESE ⅓ cup noodles ½ cup water Shredded cheese Milk (optional) 1. In a large mug, microwave noodles in water for two minutes at a time.

2. Stir occasionally until the water evaporates.

3. After the water is evaporated, add the cheese and milk and microwave everything together for 30-60 seconds.

4. Stir one last time and dig in! *Add some broccoli or other veggies while grabbing a combo at the cafeteria.

ONE MUG BROWNIE Need more comfort? Got a few extra supplies? Here’s an “Easy Mug Brownie Recipe for One” adapted from frugalcouponliving.com.

8 tablespoons flour 6 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chocolate chips 1. Mix everything together in a large mug, except the chocolate chips.

2. Microwave until the mixture becomes firm (about 1-2 minutes).

3. Add chocolate chips on top.

4. Microwave 15 seconds.

5. Bask in chocolate delight.

OMELET IN A MUG Omelets are fairly easy to create, and everyone wants to have breakfast all day. Adapted from the University of Kentucky blog, wellkentucky.org, here are simple steps to becoming a master chef.

2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons cheese (cheddar recommended) Chopped green onion to taste 1 cup spinach

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Jill Ciampa is a professional writing major studying publishing and technical and public policy writing. She enjoys spending time reading and water-coloring. She can usually be found watching Netflix, traveling or trying to get someone to understand her French. Follow her @jillcia on Twitter.

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How to Make Festive Fall Candleholders Without Breaking the Bank

BY MELISSA SEFERNICK We get it, you’re festive. We all have Martha Stewartwannabe moments, but sometimes our budgets don't exactly match that. This is a huge problem when it comes to something like crafting or even home décor in general.

A fun project like candleholders can be done in many ways, with many different alterations and for all sorts of different budgets. Do you want to go on a super crafty mission where you buy all sorts of cool, festive, fall art supplies?

No problem. The world is your oyster … or your Mason jar. Or maybe you are on a limited budget and just want something fast and simple to throw on a table to brighten up a room? Ing’s got you covered either way.

You’ll need: • One to two Mason jars • Flameless tealight candle • Leaves (real or fake) • Potato sack or burlap (optional) • Brown thread (optional) • Scissors (optional) • Glue (optional) On the most basic level, this craft is a Mason jar stuffed with leaves and a fake candle.

1. First stuff the jar(s) with leaves. Be sure to remove any stems, and make sure the brightest part of the leaves face the outside of the jar, leaving little to no clear space where you can see through it. Your craft is essentially done.

2. The final step is to drop a flameless candle into the bottom. Now you have one to two festive fall candleholders without the fire hazard of real flames, so you can leave them flickering for hours.

Extras: 3. If you decided to use the burlap bag/potato sack, start by using scissors to cut it into a 4.5- by 5-inch square.

4. Next, take your square and put it inside the lid of your Mason jar. Center it over the flat metal disc part of the lid, but make sure it’s under the outer metal ring. Push the disc into the ring to complete the burlap lid.

5. If you choose to use the string, you can wrap and glue this around the exposed metal ring part of the lid for a rustic look, or even just tie a bow.

-The most interesting part of this craft is how it can be adapted for different price ranges. The brown string was not only completely optional, but it also varied greatly in price, from a pack that cost nearly $6 to a much more affordable version that cost $3. Fake leaves cost $10 at a craft store, but many people can’t afford to spend so much on a decoration.

-This craft has important adaptations for those who might not be avid crafters or who don’t want to spend so much.

While most people will need to spend $4 on a flameless candle no matter what, others have a Mason jar or potato sack on hand and can collect real leaves at no cost to them.

The inspiration for this craft comes from sparkandchemistry.com

Melissa Sefernick is a senior in arts and humanities and professional writing, with a concentration in writing, editing and publishing.

Aside from her interests in creating content, she loves art, social media, metal music, swimming, petting dogs and “alternative fashion.”

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All photos taken by, Caleb Edwards.

ADULTing

How to Buy Food Like an Adult Mastering the Grocery Store and Your Wallet

BY CALEB EDWARDS

After moving into your own place, your first trip to the grocery store as an adult can be confusing and intimidating.

The “adults” are no longer stocking the fridge and if you weren’t paying attention to how they did it, you may feel at a loss. Grocery stores offer a ton of options, and trying to decide what to buy can feel like solving a math problem for a class you’ve never taken before. Shopping for food doesn’t have to be difficult, though. You just need a plan.

The two biggest rules for grocery shopping are: never go when you are hungry and stick to the outside perimeter.

Going while your stomach is empty makes everything look delicious, and stores put the essentials you need on the edges while filling the aisles with junk food. Avoiding those temptations is key to saving money.

While avoiding sugary temptation, take a quick trip down the aisles for staples such as oatmeal and coffee. Oats are better for you than bread and come in big packs for just a few dollars, while coffee can be an easy boost of energy in the morning. A few more dollars will get you salt, pepper and all the seasonings you need.

Most importantly, make a list and try to stick to it. Buy enough food to last until your next trip to the store, plan your shopping around specific meals and try to avoid letting food spoil. These simple strategies will make your next trip a lot smoother and far less scary.

Fruits and vegetables are a quick snack that cost less than a bag of chips and won’t ruin your diet. Likewise, the dairy department offers cheap, healthy options, such as low-fat milk, yogurt and eggs, that provide a lot of nutrition for the money.

For meat, check to see if there is a deli counter that sells specific amounts by request. Beef, chicken and fish are expensive, and you should avoid buying more than you will use. These counters also have special deals that are not often available in the meat aisle.

If you can’t find a good deal there, don’t be afraid to head down to the frozen aisles. Frozen isn’t a dirty word, and those meats last much longer before spoiling. There are even bags of vegetables that can be steamed in the microwave or heated up on the stove.

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All photos taken by , Caleb Edwards.

Caleb Edwards is a junior studying professional writing with a focus in editing and publishing.

When he isn’t working or writing you can find him tending his fish, taking care of his cats or trying to find free time that he can waste (there never is any). You can follow him on Twitter @CEdwardsSam

SHOWing

SHOWING

BY SARA NOWACK

Fall is upon us, which means classes are in full swing for all ages. With schedules filling up fast, it can be hard to find time for entertainment. Whether it’s date night, "me" time or just an excuse to break your cabin fever, the theater communities of the Greater Lansing area have plenty to excite you.

From musicals to Shakespeare, here is what your local theaters have in store this October: THE WHARTON CENTER Love Never Dies Oct. 9-14 | Cobb Great Hall | Tickets: starting at $43 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s harrowing sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera" finds the Phantom living amongst the freakshows of Coney Island, 10 years after the events of the original musical. His music has found a place to flourish, but through all the bustle he still longs for his beloved, Christine.

The Miller Plays Oct. 12-21 | Pasant Theater | Tickets: general admission $17, seniors and faculty $15, students $12 The plays of Arthur Miller remain relevant even in 2018, with stories of immigration, bigotry and nationalism set to the backdrop of the Great Depression. "A Memory of Two Mondays and A View from the Bridge" will be performed by members of the Department of Theater at MSU. Opus Cactus - Momix Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. | Cobb Great Hall | Tickets: starting at $29 Outrageous costumes, feats of athleticism, music, props and sheer talent weave tales of the American Southwest.

CARNEvil - The 10th Annual Haunted Aud Oct. 27-31 | MSU Auditorium | Tickets: $10 This is a hell-raising haunted house and fundraiser

put on by the Department of Theater at MSU. All proceeds go toward student organizations and initiatives, so come for a good scare and for a good cause.

For more information on dates and ticket prices, please visit The Wharton Center’s website at whartoncenter.com.

RIVERWALK THEATER These Shining Lives Oct. 4-7 | Riverwalk Theater | Tickets: TBD A chilling tale, "These Shining Lives" tells the true story of the Radium Girls of the 1920s who painted dials and clock faces for World War I and their struggles for justice against the companies that were slowly killing them.

Jitney Oct. 18-21 and 24-28 | Riverwalk Theater | Tickets: TBD Set in 1977 and following a makeshift taxi company in the hills of Pittsburgh, this production is part of a series of plays chronicling the black American experience throughout the 20th century.

For more information on dates and ticket prices, please visit Riverwalk Theater’s website at riverwalktheatre.com.

Sarah Nowack is a junior professional writing major who is minoring in graphic design. She works for the MSU Libraries Publishing Services Department as a print and design intern. She enjoys playing video games, eating outrageous foods and, above all, making terrible dad puns. She can be found at @battlerouge on Twitter and @shiverbound on Instagram.

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All photos are taken by me, Logan Ryan.

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STEPPING OUT The Lansing River Trail is the perfect place to bike or hike

BY LOGAN RYAN When singing the MSU fight song, or even glancing out a classroom window, Spartans are constantly reminded of the Red Cedar River. It is a major staple of campus culture, and the river trail is perfect for relaxing or taking a stroll. What Spartans might not know is that the trail continues beyond campus borders, all the way to downtown Lansing and the Capitol building.

Whether you are looking for a nice day hike, a new terrain to conquer with your bike, or just a unique way to get downtown, following the Lansing River Trail will not disappoint. The scent of the forest, the gleam of sunlight through the leaves and the occasional patch of wildflowers provide a relaxing backdrop to any activity. While it is beautiful anytime of the year, in the fall it is especially so, with many trees lining its borders alight with autumn colors. Wildlife common to the trail include deer, geese and small birds, and if you are lucky you might even come across a bald eagle soaring over the water.

If you plan on exploring the trail, be smart — it is nearly four miles one way, so bring some water and maybe even a friend. You can find the trail’s campus entrance just down Kalamazoo Street past 1855 Place, or you can map to its starting address — 530 S. Clippert St.

Logan Ryan is a senior English major studying creative and professional writing. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée, playing video games, and cold weather. He can usually be found at his desk doing anything but writing, on his bike or on a hike. Follow him @roganlyan on Twitter.

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THRIFTY AND THRIVING IN OCTOBER SAL Rock your new semester style without breaking the bank

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BY: STEPHANIE TKACZYK College is the perfect place to find yourself, and one way of doing this is with a new style. Unfortunately, switching up your style often comes at too high a price for those of us on the textbooks-and-ramen-noodles-only budget. So, if you can’t afford to buy it new… thrift it! It’s a great way for college students to keep their wardrobe feeling vibrant and exciting while remaining inexpensive.

Shannon Zhao, a writer for The Campanile, stated in a 2017 article that, “The clothing resale market is a billiondollar industry, with approximately 25,000 resale stores across the United States.”

In the Lansing area, there are many thrifting locations that are a short drive from campus. In East Lansing alone, there is Salvation Army and Plato’s Closet, both of which carry a variety of extremely affordable clothing for people of all sizes and styles. As you drive into Lansing, you’ll find even more options including Goodwill, St. Vincent de Paul’s and the hidden gem of Oldtown: Metro Retro. All these stores offer diverse options for every taste, so it’s important to shop around and find which store suits you best.

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want to consider as you start your style hunt. Since thrift stores often have chaotic organization, you’ll want to make sure you allow yourself enough time to browse through all the merchandise. To find the best pieces, you might have to do some serious digging.

“This is one of the magical things about a thrift store,” said Jessica Vuong of Fresh U magazine in 2017. “You can find almost anything you want, but you do need a lot of patience to look through all the racks of endless clothing possibilities.”

In addition to a meticulous browsing strategy, make sure to budget time to try on your finds (especially the extra funky ones). Sometimes the strangest pieces end up being the finds you love the most, so give your new style a chance to find you.

Finally, to get the most out of your shopping, make sure to do some research beforehand. Find photos of contemporary style that speaks to you, so you’ll know what you’re looking for when you get started. Are you a fan of the ripped jeans trend? Head over to Goodwill’s denim section and you might find some vintage Levi’s you can repurpose

exactly how you want. Use thrifting as your weapon for killing the fashion game to keep your everyday aesthetic feeling unique. Outsmart designer prices and rock your vintage finds because fashion history repeats itself. Thrift shopping allows you to stay ahead of the fashion curve without doubling your student loan debt in the process.

Stephanie Tkaczyk is a senior majoring in Kinesiology who enjoys stressing herself out by taking unnecessary writing classes to satisfy her creative side. She loves listening to, talking about and finding new music more than anything, in addition to traveling to every place on the planet and spending time with other people who watch too many movies. You can follow her on Instagram @hotsteph24.

Shine A Light On Early Detection. Know Your Normal.

Approximately 40% of people diagnosed with breast cancer found the lump themselves. Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel, getting yearly mammograms, and understanding your risk of breast cancer may lead to an earlier diagnosis. Early detection saves lives.

Learn more and find resources at KomenMichigan.org or call (616) 752-8262.

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Why You Need Credit

By Deidre Davis, chief marketing officer for MSU Federal Credit Union Reputation is everything, right?

Also true when it comes to credit. Establishing and building credit at an early age helps put you in good standing for when you are ready to apply for an auto loan, or even when being considered for an apartment.

If you pay the total amount due on or before the due date, you will avoid paying interest. However, if you only pay the minimum amount due, say $35, then on the statement you receive the next month, the total amount due will show the remaining amount due plus interest.

When should I establish credit?

For most people, their first introduction to credit is through a credit card. Getting a credit card in college, or even before, is an opportunity to establish positive credit history that is used to determine your FICO score. A FICO score is a particular brand of credit score used to predict how likely you are to pay back a loan on time. Ranging from a low score of 300 up to a high score of 850, think of it as your financial report card. A higher credit score means you’ll receive a lower interest rate and pay less interest overall on a future loan.

Here’s the catch: If you continue to pay only the minimum payment each month and the credit card has an interest rate of say 8.9 percent, it will take nine months to pay off the original $280 plus the interest accrued.

What determines a FICO score?

Here is the breakdown: • Payment history = 35 percent • Amount of debt = 30 percent • Length of credit history = 15 percent • New credit = 10 percent • Credit mix = 10 percent Since boosting your credit score takes time, it’s crucial to get an early start.

How does credit work?

Unlike a debit card, which immediately takes money out of your savings or checking account each time you swipe it, using a credit card is similar to taking out a loan – you are borrowing money to pay for something you want or need, and you are responsible for paying that money back. Here’s an example: You purchase several items for a total of $280 using a credit card to pay for them. You then receive a statement for your credit card telling you the total amount due, the minimum payment due and when the payment is due. Now, you can do one of two things: You can pay the full amount due on or before the due date, or you can pay the minimum amount due on or before the due date.

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In this case, that would be $35, making your total payment $315.

The key point is that making more than the minimum payment or, better yet, paying off the entire balance is important because it saves you money in the long run. It is also important to pay at least the minimum amount due because it positively affects your credit score and will show in your credit history that you use credit responsibly.

Where do I go if I need help?

If all this seems overwhelming, never fear. Many resources exist to help you navigate the world of credit and credit scores. One resource is closer than you think! Michigan State University Federal Credit Union offers free financial education classes on campus throughout the school year. Find out more information by visiting financial40.org. There is also a Financial 4.0 mobile app for IOS and Android enabled devices.

When it comes down to it, the best thing you can do for your credit is to be responsible. By understanding what impacts your credit score, you will have the tools needed to set yourself up for a successful financial future.

Deidre Davis is the chief marketing officer at MSU Federal Credit Union. MSUFCU’s headquarters are at 3777 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823.

Contact Deidre at deidre.davis@msufcu.org or (517) 664-7877.

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