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FOR GLORY: Incoming Spartan, you have a long journey ahead.

Here’s a guide to life on MSU’s campus. From student services, entertainment and nightlife options to people you should know, this guide will help you navigate your first year on campus.

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A diverse campus A breakdown of MSU’s more than 36,000 undergraduates who hail from more than 90 countries.

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Get to know the influential officials — appointed and elected — that sit atop the MSU pyramid.

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Under-21 students have options too Although the doors along East Lansing’s bar drag may be closed to freshmen, there are alternatives.

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On-campus living services aid in a smooth transition to college life

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From medical assistance at Olin Health Center to confidential counseling services, MSU provides students with more than academics.

MSU offers different services across campus to assist students with their different needs, whether it be health assistance or additional help outside of the classroom.

Tutoring Services To stay caught up with school work, there are different ways to receive help with classes on campus.

MSU offers Math Learning Centers, which are free and allow students of all level math courses to

get assistance for upcoming exams and homework assignments. In addition to MLCs, there are Writing Centers where trained students help other students with their entrylevel writing classes and dissertations.

Math and Writing Learning Centers are located in each neighborhood and in Wells Hall. They are available at different times, seven days a week, and the Writing Learning Center offers additional online assistance.

Olin Health Center Olin Health Center, located at 463 E. Circle drive, East Lansing, MI 48824, is MSU’s main provider of health services on campus.

Students are able to receive medical assistance at the

main building or at clinics located in Brody Neighborhood, River Trail Neighborhood, East Neighborhood and South Neighborhood.

Some of the many services which Olin Health Center communications manager Kathi Braunlich said Olin offers include: allergy treatment and immunizations, psychiatric services, health education, STD and HIV testing, a full-service pharmacy and fitness testing.

A nutritionist is also available to assist students, particularly international students, who may not be familiar with American cuisine.

Enrolled MSU students are allowed three free visits during each academic year, although certain services are excluded from

free visits.

MSU Counseling Center Olin Health Center works closely with the MSU Counseling Center.

At the Counseling Center, students are provided numerous services concerning mental health.

Similar to OIin Health Center, all services are confidential.

Options include: psychological testing, substance abuse services, individual counseling for anxiety, depression, sexual assault and a host of other problems, and online self-help screenings.

The MSU Counseling Center is located in Room 207 of the Student Services building on MSU’s campus at 556 East Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI.

Make your time here count — expand your horizons by staying connected ome students enter MSU with the impression that there are no wrong ways to experience their freshman year.

They could not be more wrong.

Every person at this university experiences MSU a different way. But some students, after four years, leave this university much the same person they were when they began, totally unaware of the enormous opportunity that has passed them by.

If you are reading this now, odds are you’re from Michigan. The majority of the students at MSU are.

And you, most of all, need to read this column.

Being well-liked in high school is not particularly hard, and most students develop a close-knit groups of friends there. I’d bet you did too. Take a moment and think about who those friends were.

They were people you grew up with. Your friends in high school more than likely came from a background much like your own.

You lived in the same neighborhoods, developed similar interests — you may have even dressed alike.

Your lives overlapped in and outside of school in ways that made you feel interwoven into the community. You were a significant part of a

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larger whole. It was a famil- tainty of life in a new place, iar, secure feeling — to be you fall in with them. It’s surrounded by a group of not unreasonable to want people that reinforced all to regain that feeling of the things you had come to security. know and take for granted.

But it’s the worst possible This is not a universal expe- thing you could do. rience, but I’d wager it is a The college experience, common one. more than simply an eduBut the transition to col- cation or a degree, is the lege — especially to a school opportunity to become a as large as MSU — can be a more well-rounded human jarring experience. being.

All at once you become MSU is comprised of stupart of a community much dents from 136 countries. larger than Undergradueditor’s Note anything ates come from you’ve expemore than 90. rienced before.

And now about For many stua thousand students raised dents a year in the confines come f rom of comfortable China. For stusuburbia, it is dents from the their first time U.S. and China Simon Schuster truly feeling alike, it’ll be the like a face in sschuster@statenews.com first time interthe crowd. acting at length It can be frightening to with a person from the othfind yourself adrift in a er culture. pool of experiences so vast You don’t become a more and diverse it’s difficult to well-rounded person by conceive. going to class or joining a As the school year begins, club. It’s far more fundamany students search for mental than that. It comes a point of reference they from opening yourself up can relate to, and the MSU to a wide diversity of peocommunity is not without ple and perspectives. its niches. It’s easy to find Instead of remaining in another group of friends like the social circles where you the ones you knew in high feel most comfortable, reach school, people who you can out and interact with everyrelate to without any real one you meet. The opporeffort. They might even be tunity to befriend people your old classmates. whose lives have been signifAnd faced with the uncer- icantly different from yours

is a truly unique opportunity to witness the breadth of human experience.

At The State News, we strive every day to ensure MSU students remain wellinformed about life at MSU in all its facets. We work as an organization to ensure that MSU students remain connected to the larger community.

If anything, freshman should develop a voracious appetite for new experiences once they enter MSU. And even if you have trouble on your own, there are groups on campus specifically geared toward this aim. Each residential neighborhood on campus has a branch of the Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience, or MRULE. Freshman year I attended the group’s meeting almost every week. Coming straight from work at The State News, I often skipped dinner to attend the group’s 8:30 p.m. meetings. Although technically geared toward race relations, the dialogues facilitated each week left me feeling humbled. The different perspective I had been exposed to put my own life in a much clearer light.

Without the sort of experiences that allow you to grow and become a more humane person, you will never realize the potential that MSU offers.

The State News provides timely, independant news for MSU’s campus When the MSU football team defeated Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl game, The State News was in the press box, providing live updates and analysis for our readers.

When students scattered across the East Lansing landscape after the Rose Bowl win to engage in revelries, burn couches, blast music and creating chaos, State News reporters took to the streets, taking photos, recording video, and showing the world via social media how college students celebrate a win.

When President Obama signed the Agriculture Act of 2014 on MSU’s campus, The State News was present.

The State News was there when students convened with the MSU basketball team and head coach Tom Izzo around the rock to honor 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who passed away April 9 following a long battle with cancer.

For 105 years, The State News has been at the forefront of the MSU community for breaking news, local politics, City Council happenings, football and basketball triumphs and defeats, and event coverage.

EDitor’s Note Most impressive, the entire magnitude of 105 years of effort has been done by people who look just like you — student journalists of all races, creeds, ages and sexualities.

Within our walls at 435 E. Grand River Ave. lies a commitment to the surrounding student body and residential communiomari sankofa II ty — a commitment to truthful, osankofa@statenews.com accurate, unbiased journalism.

Entering my third year with The State News, I’ve seen talented reporters, photographers and designers come and go. There are few things more inspiring than watching those committed to their craft operate in a setting which fosters creativity and dedication.

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Our print edition has a circulation of over 17,500 with newspaper racks on campus and in Lansing and East Lansing.

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We have 6,000 likes on Facebook, and we also maintain accounts on Youtube and Instagram.

The State News also has a growing web presence at statenews.com. Per year, we receive over 3 million page views. Our web content includes video stories, photo galleries, polls, and of course, stories. Day in and day out, staffers provide news, sports, features and opinion coverage just a few clicks away.

With the web platform growing seemingly by the day for news organizations, the walls separating the newsroom and surrounding world become thinner and thinner.

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Watch our video content on Youtube. Send us emails — we’re always open to running Letter’s to the Editor.

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We take pride in recruiting the best writing talent MSU has to offer. Our journalist have gone on to work for the Detroit News, the Detroit Free Press, the Lansing State Journal, ESPN, MLB’s website, and many other well-known organizations.

College is a place to not only find oneself, but to set oneself up for a lifelong career. The State News a a great place to accomplish both.

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MSU students hail from broad range of backgrounds UNDERGRADUATES 36,045 ALL STATES 31,552

87.5% FROM THE U.S.

MICHIGAN 28,524

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ith 36,045 undergraduate students as of spring 2014, MSU student population allows for a large amount of diversity, despite the fact that the vast majority of students still come from inside Michigan, according to data from Office of Planning and Budgets.

Throughout the past ten years, MSU has seen a enormous increase in the number of international students from China at the university, according to data com-

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undergraduates and the College of Natural Sciences with 4,604 students.

The Eli Broad College also is home to the two most popular majors — finance and supply chain management. Advertising degrees, in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, are pursued by 1,158 student as of Spring 2014, the thirdhighest number.

In terms of sex, MSU is 51.6 percent female and 48.4 percent male.

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ly significant part of the campus population, now accounting for close to 10 percent of students.

The Chinese student population is also greater than the population of U.S. students from outside Michigan, which stands at slightly more than 3,000. Illinois is the largest component, bringing to MSU just over 1,000 undergraduates.

The Eli Broad College is the most popular college with 6,276 students, followed by the College of Social Sciences at 5,393

International student breakdown 2004-2013

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piled from the Office of International Students and Scholars.

While the number of Chinese students has exploded from 42 in fall 2003 to 3,458 in fall 2013, almost every other country either stagnated in growth or decreased in enrollment. South Korea, formerly the largest source of international students and now the second largest, has remained at around 300 students.

This has lead to the Chinese population at MSU becoming an increasing-

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Travel options abound at MSU Bike, bus, longboard and taxi round up MSU transportation from January to December

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Whether it’s by foot, bus, taxi or even the occasional unicycle, MSU students have a plethora of transportation options to chose from. The only tricky part is deciphering which method suits a student’s needs the best.

Bicycling MSU Bikes offers rentals, storage and maintenance for student bikes, and the shop also sells new and used models. For some, bikes offer quicker transportation around campus.

“For most students, it’s going to be a lot faster way to get around campus, and a lot of students may not understand how big (campus) is,” MSU Bikes Service Center manager Tim Potter said. “One side to the other side can take a whole break time between classes, and it might be less stressful to not have to rush to get to class.”

At MSU, bicyclists are required to use bike lanes.

When bike lanes are absent, bicyclists should ride in the road. On crowded sidewalks injuries can easily occur between pedestrians and bicyclists. Additionally, bicyclists can be fined for not using the bike lanes.

Students should always make sure to lock their bikes when not in use, and utilize the indoor bike storage rooms located in most residence halls. These rooms fill up quickly, so students should ask the front desk for access during their first week, Potter said.

Bikes are also better for the environment than buses or taxis are, and a great way to relieve stress when used for exercise, Potter added.

Students should also register their bike with the MSU police or risk impoundment. If a bike is stolen and MSU police recover it, the department can use the registration to return the bike to its owner.

Longboarding Longboards are a longer variant of a skateboard.

They are easy to use and, unlike bikes, can be carried with a student into class. While many bikes are stolen throughout the year, longboards and other forms — such as penny boards and nickel boards — can be easily stuffed into a backpack or simply carried around.

Spring and summer are prime seasons for those looking to longboard to class Longboards are often cheaper than bicycles, Modern Skate & Surf sales associate Ben Rolff said.

“Longboarding is definitely more fun and convenient than locking up a bike,” Rolff said. “High-end longboards usually cap off at about $300, but bikes can go into the thousands, easily.”

Cruising the CATA CATA, or Capital Area Transportation Authority, has a fleet of buses designed to serve MSU students. CATA passes are $50 per semester and grant a student unlimited rides all semester long. The CATA buses also travel outside of campus to local grocery stores and to the mall.

Additionally, students can use the Night Owl service from CATA to get late-night and early-morning transportation to and from any campus building.

Taking a taxi Multiple taxi services exist in East Lansing and many offer student discounts. iCab Taxi Service manager Jenna Cook said taxicabs are often the safest, quickest option for students who need a ride to local restaurants and attractions. iCab has a mobile app that can be used to hail a cab from a user’s smartphone. Once a cab is hailed, the user can track the cab to see how soon it will be there to pick them up, Cook said.

“Taking a cab is much safer than walking home from a bar and risking a public intoxication (charge),” Cook said.

“It just keeps everyone safe, especially freshmen who are ... away from home for the first time.”

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Making the Jaunt home Here are some of the major cities buses travel to from East Lansing. Tickets price vary upon the destination and when the ticket is bought.

Greyhound Atlanta, Georgia Greyhound Lucky Streak (Las Vegas, Nevada) Detroit, Michigan Megabus All Michigan Megabus routes only travel to Chicago, Illinois.

Indian Trails New York City, New York Grand Rapids, Michigan Toledo, Ohio Michigan Flyer Ann Arbor, Michigan Detroit Metro Airport

Being a freshman without a car can be tough, but there are other options

Not having a car on campus, or even a driver’s license for that matter, has made the trip from campus to Downriver, Michigan, where I call home, an adventure every time.

Since both my parents work, and because I don’t particularly enjoy asking either of them to make the 90-minute commute to pick me up, I resort to taking the Greyhound bus to the Southfield station.

It’s about twenty minutes away f rom my mom’s house, so it is easier for her to pick me up there.

Some trips came and went without a problem — I sat next to the window, put my headphones in and just daydreamed for awhile.

Other trips I was forced to stand for the hour and twenty minute bus ride

and grip the luggage racks for dear life.

The latter actually happened to me twice. Even though I purchased my tickets in advance, myself and a handful of other passengers stood in the aisle of the bus for the duration of the trip.

The second time I found myself without a seat, I brought my suitcase onto the bus with me and sat on it. Most of the others did the same, including the older man who sat in front of me. The woman in the seat next to him became frustrated that he was sitting near her, because she couldn’t put her oddly large purse on the floor.

She tried squeezing it between the man and her seat, and when he didn’t move, she started hitting

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him with it.

I gaped for a few minutes as the man stood up, picked up his luggage and moved further up the aisle. The bus driver didn’t bat an eye, which made me wonder how often he’d witnessed events like this.

Being a freshman who was still unaware of all the resources I had around me, I didn’t realize I had other options to make it back home.

The thing about traveling home, especially if you’re braving a bus ride across the country, is that you should look into every possibility.

The website CarpoolWorld has an MSU Carpool page. Facebook is filled with various pages looking for carpools to go across the state.

The Amtrak Train Station shares the same lot as the bus stations.

Tr a v e l i n g b y t r a i n would be another option for people without a car.

The Amtrak is a straight shot to cities like Chicago, Illinois, or Atlanta, Georgia.

Of course, the busses are always an option for those who don’t have a car.

I’ve never rode on the MegaBus, Indian Trails or

Michigan Flyer, but most people have told me their experiences on those busses were smooth-sailing.

When it comes to traveling, especially out of state, it helps to purchase your tickets in advance.

They’re cheaper the earlier you buy them, and you’re more likely to have a seat rather than if you made the purchase last minute.

Make sure to look at all of your options when it comes to getting yourself back home.

If you’re able to find someone to carpool with, it could be easier, and cheaper, to split the gas money to get both of you to where you need to go.

And you are less likely to spend the entire trip standing awkwardly in the bus aisle.

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When class doesn’t start for 15 minutes but students have managed to make it to their lecture hall early, it’s not uncommon for them to whip out their smartphone or computer and make the rounds on social media.

Many MSU students, classes and organizations offer Facebook pages that keep members updated about information pertinent to campus life. The following are a few groups and profiles no Facebook- or Twitter-using Spartan should go without.

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Overheard at Michigan State

Class of 2011 Spartan alumna and group administrator Sammy Brooks said the purpose of Overheard at Michigan State is to share “stories of things on or around MSU that are funny out of context.”

Such amusement could include the dialogue of a conversation overheard in the library, pictures of frighteningly bold squirrels and, well, videos of riotous couch-burnings

af ter notable sporting events.

“It’s a great community of hilarious stories. Some people join and try to say funny things to see if they get posted. Some like the feeling of, ‘well at least I didn’t do something that stupid,’ while reading about other people’s misfortune,” Brooks said. “It was a great way to blow off steam and take a study break to read on overheard and now it is a way to stay connected with the alma mater I love.”

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Free & For Sale

Free & For Sale is an open group within Michigan State. Students can scroll through the page to “find fridges, futons, concert tickets, electronics, and tons of other stuff” that is being sold by fellow Spartans, according to the group description. The group also offers links to other relevant MSU Facebook pages, including Textbook Exchange, Buy/Sell Sports Tickets and Housing.

Craigslist gone MSU and Facebook style. MSU students can post pictures and descriptions of items they no longer need but would like to give a second life, or browse the page to search for anything that might be useful to them.

MSU graduate Misti Nesbitt, who is moving to Japan to teach English, recently joined the group and posts frequently since she can only take limited belongings abroad but owns items still in great condition.

She said she has more success with MSU Craigslist than regular Craigslist, and that it’s better because students can see a face and even view a profile of potential buyers and sellers.

She also mentioned p e o p l e r e p l y q u i c ker since Facebook gives notifications.

“You get a real time response on Facebook,” she said.

Nesbitt, understanding the college student lifestyle, said she tries to make everything she posts to MSU Craigslist affordable.

Many of her customers have been international students, so the page is a great way to help them out, she said.

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WTF MSU

It’s probably not what most initially think — WTF stands for “What To Fix,” and the Facebook page offers a convenient and constructive way to resolve issues that may arise around campus.

“WTF MSU is an outlet for students to use social media, t hat comes so instantly to us, to express their problems,” K iran Samra, Chief of Staff at ASMSU — MSU’s undergradute student government which established the initiative last October — said. “We have the ability to route that over to facilities or whoever need be.”

The WTF MSU Facebook page and Twitter also “opened [ASMSU’s] lines of communication with other departments,” Samra said.

Ironically, though, the campaign to promote the initiative ended up requiring some fixing of its own.

ASMSU, in an apparent accident, used permanent instead of temporary spray paint to plaster the tag “#WTFMSU” across campus.

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THE Essential college applications

With the correct apps, navigating life at MSU can become much easier opinion editor

EMILY JENKS ejenks@statenews.com

SpartanApp T he Spa r t a n A pp, a College Town Guide, is a must-have app for freshmen. For figuring out campus during Welcome Week wildness and other nightly excursions, it has everything you’ll need.

To decide where you’re going, it has a “Nightlife” page that lists bars and specials and a tab that lists the locations of sororities and fraternities.

It’s got maps of MSU and bus routes and times to help get you to your destination, and once you’re ready to head out, there are 33 different phone numbers for a taxi ride home.

W hen you’re looking for something specific in and around East Lansing, a “Places” tab indicating g rocer y stores, gyms, salons and other useful stores, and you can say goodbye to the contents of your wallet with an entire tab devoted to restaurants in East Lansing that lists hours, location, phone number and whether or not the store delivers.

One of the most convenient aspects of SpartanApp for those in the dorms is the “MSU Caf-

eterias” tab under Food.

At any time, a student is just two taps away from knowing exactly what all the stations in the nearest cafeteria are serving up, from Brody Square to Hubbard.

Even with all the great features, however, SpartanApp isn’t perfect. Aside from having an outdated design, the bus times are almost never accurate, a few of the bus routes are incorrect, the “Events” tab is woefully empty, and on the review page on the App Store several people have said that the maps are incorrect.

Regardless, the functional and correct aspects of SpartanApp outweigh the negatives, and any f reshman should be thankful for a subtle map

on their phones rather than essentially holding a billboard saying “I’m a freshman” when they take out their maps every five minutes for the first few weeks.

Tinder/Grindr/ Brenda Ah, Tinder, the shallow watering-hole made for millennials to find true love (or a hook-up) by “swiping right.” For single freshmen, this app is great for meeting that special someone.

All you have to do is connect your Facebook account, choose a couple of pictures of yourself to display and write a quick self-description. For those not looking for love, Tinder is still a great place to find hilarious and desperate one-liners.

Si m i la r apps, Gr i ndr and Brenda, cater to gay and lesbian matches, respectively.

Urbanspoon L i ke Spa r ta n App, Urba n sp o on l i st s t he hours, location and phone number of local restaura nts. However, since Urbanspoon is an entire app dedicated to food, it expands much farther to include menus and reviews, and uses your location to find the closest restaurants.

Urbanspoon is great because you can use in any where, not just in East Lansing. It also has a feature where you can choose a city, a food type, and your budget from “$” to “$$$$” to give you a recommendation on where to go.

Wolfram Alpha In a mandatory math class, Wolfram Alpha is a student’s best friend.

It’s the only non-free app on this list, but the help it can provide is worth dropping $3.

Wol f ra m A lpha c a n receive any math equation and will give you its answer to the best ability. It also offers examples a nd step -by-step instructions for certain equations.

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ASMSU aims to be student resource

By Meagan Beck

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On campus, undergraduates organize under the Associated Students of Michigan State University — MSU’s de facto student government.

Ever y semester, students are taxed $18 which goes to ASMSU. The money is put towards funding services the student government offers, which var y widely from free newspapers around campus to legal services and interest-free loans.

Asking for a tax refund from ASMSU is possible, but in doing so students lose the ability to take advantage of the services the student government offers.

ASMSU President James Conwell said it is important for students to know ASMSU is there to make

students lives easier at MSU and make the campus how they want it to be.

“We are (the students’) number one advocate,” Conwell said. “We are here as a resource for them.”

A mong t he ser v ices available, legal guidance is one of the most popular among the MSU community. Legal consultation is free and the lawyers represent students in court as needed for things like traffic violations or underage drinking charges.

Student defenders are also available to assist anyone with universityrelated issues such as academic dishonesty or resident hall issues. Licensed lawyers are prohibited in cases of the university’s judicial system, so the student defenders are trained to specifically assist MSU students.

ASMSU chief of staff Kiran Samra said sometimes it’s hard for freshman to become acclimated to a college campus and ASMSU is available to advocate for students.

ASMSU also offers a readership program which allows students to utilize publications for free throughout MSU. On campus there are dif ferent rac k s whic h hold The New York Times, Detroit Free Press, USA Today, Financial Times

and MSU’s yearbook, the Red Cedar Log. Students are able to pick up any of these publications for free because of ASMSU’s readership program.

When coming to MSU, some classes require the use of an iClicker. At the Student Bookstore, these can range from $30 to $50, but ASMSU offers free iClicker rentals. Over 500 iClickers are available to rented out to tax-paying students and no deposit is necessary.

Students are also able to receive financial assistance through ASMSU. Each semester, a student may take out a loan up to $300 which is interest free.

In addition to offering course tutoring and test preparation for graduate school exams, such as the LSAT and MCAT, ASMSU offers free standard blue books to those taking courses which require a blue book for exams.

Students are able to

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take part in student government by applying for the Freshman Class Council, which represents the class as a whole, or running for an open seat in the General Assembly, which represents the student’s particular college.

ASMSU also represents the interests of the student body to university, city, state and federal officials.

Vice President of Internal Administration Kathryn Maass said joining the student government creates an opportunity for freshmen and other students to meet new people.

Maass said being active with ASMSU is important because it allows students to make a lasting impact at MSU and better their college experience.

“For students in general, it’s a great way to their get voice heard,” Maass said.

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Who’s who in administration

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office for inclusion & INtercultural initiatives DIRECTOR

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PROVOST As Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic A f fairs, Youat t oversees t he qua l it y of instruction and research at the university. She recently took the helm as provost in April of this year, and prior to achieving this position served as acting provost. An MSU grad, Youatt is a professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies and focuses on the assessment of family-related programs in community and school settings. She strives to assist MSU in redefining living and learning.

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Lou Anna K. Simon

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Office for International Students & Scholars Director

Paulette Granberry Russell

MSU’s 20th president began her career at MSU in 1974. She worked her way through the ranks of administrative roles, including assistant provost for general academic administration, associate provost, and provost and vice president for academic affairs. In January 2005, she was appointed president by the Board of Trustees.

In her time as MSU president, Simon has led MSU toward several new directions, including working to advance progress in green energy. She has also overseen the growth of university research, particurally in safe water, agriculture, and biofuels and green energy, to name a few.

Simon is a member of several organizations outside of MSU, including the American Council on Education and the Council on Competitiveness and is the chair of the National Security Higher Education Advisory Bord and the NCAA Division 1 executive committee, a position she has held since 2012.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Indiana State University in 1969, going on to earn a Master of Science in student personnel and counseling from Indiana State University. Simon then earned her doctorate in administration and higher education from MSU in 1974.

She has been known to join the football team in dancing to Rich Homie Quan’s “Type of Way” in the locker room after major victories.

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MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon discusses issues and topics surrounding the university with members of The State News on Sept. 19, 2013. Simon’s recent trip to Ireland focused on advancing MSU research initiatives.

UNIVERSITY PRESident

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Peter Briggs Since October 2001, Briggs has served as the director of the Office for International Students and Scholars.

Briggs has held a variety of leadership roles including serving on boards for the National Association for Foreign Student Advisors. Under Briggs’ leadership, programs such as the Weekly Coffee Hour became a staple of the Office for International Students and Scholars.

Before working for MSU, Briggs worked for University of Oregon in administrative roles, the Institute of International Education, and several boards for NAFSA, including Association of International Education and the Council of International Schools and Educational Evaluators, Inc.

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A member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Officer of the Motor City since 1997, Perles is a graduate of MSU. He served as MSU football head coach from 1983 to 1994, bringing home two Big Ten titles and a Rose Bowl victory against Southern California.

Perles was hired by late NFL legend Chuck Noll as a defensive line coach in 1972 and went on to enjoy a lucrative NFL career, winning four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1972-1982.

Perles is a long time public service advocate, known for his association with the Special Olympics. Perles has six grandchildren.

Joel Ferguson BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN

Granberry Russell has acted as Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity and as the director of the Office for Inclusion & Intercultural Initiatives, formerly the Office of Affirmative Action, Compliance and Monitoring. The Office for Inclusion & Intercultural Initiatives works towards promoting a diverse campus community. A current project the office is implementing is Project 60-50, which according to the website is a yearlong celebration to involve MSU’s campus, and the larger community, in civil and human rights conversations. The “60” represents 60 years since Brown v. Board of Education and 50 years since the Civil Rights act of 1964.

She is an MSU graduate and a licensed attorney by the state of Michigan. She attends to the values of inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. She is currently overseeing the pending investigations into MSU’s compliance with Title IX.

Richard Shipman Office of financial aid Director Shipman has served as the director of the Office of Financial Aid since 2001. He has been a component in developing of a series of assistance programs dedicated to helping a vast range of students. These students include disabled veterans, those affected by economic conditions and about 70 percent of MSU’s student population who receive some form of financial aid. He also makes the world’s best chicken tortellini soup, according to Nelnet’s Blog for Financial Aid Professionals.

James Conwell ASMSU PRESIDENT In MSU’s undergraduate student government since his freshman year, Conwell, a human biology senior was elected president in April 2014, succeeding previous president Kiran Samra, who held the position for slightly more than two months.

Ferguson became the chairperson of MSU’s Board of Trustees in 1992 and has since established himself as a successful business and civic leader. A graduate of MSU, Ferguson financed his education by working six years of night shifts at the Oldsmobile assembly line in Lansing. Among many notable achievements, in 1967, he became the first African-American and youngest member elected to the Lansing City Council.

Mark Hollis ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Hollis was a 1985 MSU graduate and took the role of MSU’s 18th athletics director in January 2008.

He was a key component in the hiring of Mark Dantonio as football coach, leading to the schoolrecord breaking six consecutive bowl appearances for the program. Hollis has 20 years of athletics administration experience and the Spartans Julia Nagy/The State News have won 19 Big Ten Championships under his direction.

Hollis is considered an innovator, having developed many of college athletics’ most notable events.

In 2001, Hollis brought the Cold War, a college ice hockey game played between Michigan and MSU. The game, which was internationally televised, set the record for the time of attendance at an ice hockey game with 74,544 attendees. The match ended in a 3-3 tie.

Two years later, Hollis invented the Basketbowl, a game between MSU and Kentucky played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. 78,129 people attended the game, breaking the then-record for a basketball and still currently holds the attendance record for college basketball.

MSU lost to Kentucky, 79-74.

2011 brought the Carrier Classic, the first basketball game to be played on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. With President Obama in attendance, MSU faced off against North Carolina and lost, 67-55.

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EL’s love affair with pub fare

By Beth Waldon bwaldon@statenews.com The State News nn

MSU is just across the street from downtown East Lansing where there is a variety of restaurants for students to choose from.

The Peanut Barrel The Peanut Barrel sits right in the middle of downtown East Lansing, offering perennial pub fare and patio dining when the weather is nice. A long-time favorite of visiting alumni, owner Joe Bell said The Peanut Barrel has been around since the early ‘70s.

The Peanut Barrel offers sandwiches, pitas, burgers, chicken and hot dogs with prices ranging from $3.75 to $7.95. In addition to their menu, The Peanut Barrel provides free wireless Internet.

Bell said the most pop-

ular items on the menu are the Rodeo Burger, a cheeseburger with bacon; the Olive Burger, a burger with olive sauce; and the Tuna Melt, which is a tuna salad with cheese, tomato and lettuce grilled on whole wheat bread.

521 E. Grand River Ave. 517-351-0608 Crunchy’s Crunchy’s is known for their burgers and karaoke. In addition to burgers, Crunchy’s offers pizza, salad, tacos, wings, wraps, quesadillas and more. Entrees range from $5.99 to $18.49.

254 W. Grand River Ave. 517-351-2506 Conrad’s College Town Grill Conrad’s College Town Grill offers wraps, burgers, sandwiches, salads and much more. Main course prices range from $4.50 to $8.75.

Jake Stone, a psychology senior, said that he eats at Conrad’s “probably once a week, which is probably too much.”

Stone said he usually gets the Buffalo Rider, a wrap consisting of chicken tenders, hot sauce, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato and ranch or bleu cheese.

“I like the environment and it’s priced pretty well,” Stone said. “I usually get it delivered, but now that I live closer, I come here more often.”

Stone said he likes Conrad’s location because it’s close to the bars and Greek life.

“It ’s usua l ly pret t y packed, especially on game days,” Stone said.

Conrad’s accepts all major credit cards in addition to Spartan Cash.

101 East Grand River Ave. 517-337-2723

Menna’s Joint Menna’s Joint, Conrad’s late-night rival, offers a selection of wraps, or what they call “Dubs,” salad and more.

Some popular items on the menu are the C.T. Dub, short for chicken tender Dub, with cheddar, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato and a choice of dressing; the Buf falo Dub, which has chicken tenders dipped in hot sauce, mozzarella cheese, lettuce and a choice of dressing, and the Loaded Dub which has bacon, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, potato, ranch and sour cream.

Prices range from $5 to $8.75.

115 Albert Ave. 517-351-3827 What Up Dawg?

What Up Dawg? is best known for their hot dogs, but the restaurant also

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Graduate students Claire Granskog, left, and Sarah Sheff enjoy drinks with friends March 29, 2014, at Crunchy’s. Crunchy’s is often know for its karaoke nights.

offers sandwiches, burgers and more. Prices range from $2.75 to $9.25. Restaurant manager Christopher Huebner said the Smokey Dog, a smoked s au s age w it h bac on , onions, nacho cheese and barbecue sauce, is the most

popular selection.

Huebner said that What Up Dawg? offers a $5 lunch special every day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. which includes a hot dog, chips and a drink.

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Tourist attractions on MSU’s campus

By Sierra Lay

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A campus as old and historic as MSU’s is certain to have its share of unique features.

From iconic campus centerpieces to agricult u ra l showcases, st udents and visitors from across the globe revere the interesting aspects of MSU’s campus.

Sparty statue — Campus wouldn’t be complete without this bronze warrior to lean on. Crafted in 1945 by Leonard D. Jungwirth, the original statue was cast from terra cotta due to World War II rationing. It was later replaced by the university in 2005 with the bronze replica, which stands on Red Cedar Road near IM Sports-Circle. Visitors and

students on campus are known to pose for pictures with the famous statue.

Other traditions include “Sparty Watch,” where members of the Spartan Marching Band take turns guarding the statue from potential vandalism the week before the annual football game against the University of Michigan Wolverines. A strong, reliable reminder of the will of the Spartans, the Sparty statue is a prominent feature on campus.

MSU Dairy Store — With more than one location on campus, students and visitors can be sure they’ll get their fill of natural cheese and ice cream.

The store boasts more than 40 flavors of ice cream, including the popular Sesquicentennial Swirl and Purdue Tracks. Visitors also have the option to view the

processing of the store’s cheese and ice cream. Locations include Anthony Hall and the Union.

W.J. Beal Botanical Garden — Established in 1873 by Professor William James Beal, the garden is an outdoor laboratory for both those interested in the study of and appreciation of plants. The site includes endangered and threatened plant species, as well as various kinds of exotic plants including a small plant with touch-sensitive leaves. In 2013, the garden reached its 140th anniversary. Located comfortably on West Circle Drive, between the Main Library and IM Sports-Circle, the garden is a popular spot for faculty and students alike.

Benefactors Plaza — Complete with a large sparkling fountain, two

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rows of pillars and many trees and other green foliage, the plaza is an original large-scale work of art representing the yearround beauty of MSU’s campus. The pillars depict the four seasons and feature the inscribed names of many of MSU’s donors.

The spot has become a sought-after destination for students and residents to sit on the benches surrounding the fountain and take in the view as the days pass on campus. Students also utilize the grassy area for sunlit study sessions. Benefactors Plaza stands near the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum and the Student Services building.

Baker Woodlot — A lesser known area of campus, Baker Woodlot, or the Rachana Rajendra Neotropical Migrant Bird

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From left, computer science sophomore Jody Newton, East Lansing resident Danny Deruiter, and mechanical engineering sophomore Nick Mikelsavage look through plants May 22, 2014, at the Beal Botanical Garden. The group was replanting tropical plants moved from the greenhouses.

Sanctuary, has a history almost as long as MSU’s.

Situated in the south-central section of campus and bordered by Service Road, the sanctuary has three entrances and a winding

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Lansing area packed with entertainment options

By Katie Krall

Entertainment options don’t stop at MSU. Lansing, East Lansing and the surrounding area provide a large variety of options for students looking for recreation beyond bar-hopping and concert viewing.

Little Hawk Address: 15101 Chandler Road, Bath Township, MI 48808 (5 miles from MSU) Little Hawk is an 18-hole putting course located at Hawk Hollow and is open for the regular golf season.

“It’s one of only five naturalgrass putting courses in the state,” manager Jim Balasis said.

Spare Time Entertainment Center Address: 3101 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 (1.8 miles from MSU) In addition to the 23 lanes of traditional bowling and a private bowling suite, Spare Time offers a two-story laser tag arena. You can win tickets and get prizes from their games arcade and prize counter. Spare Time also has sand volleyball courts and a ropes course during the summer.

Painting with a Twist Address: 580 Frandor Ave., Lansing Charter Township, MI 48912 (1.2 miles from MSU) No painting experience is required to participate at Painting with a Twist. The studio offers public and private events and provides a canvas, paint, paint brushes and aprons. An instructor will paint with customers to help create a painting each can take home. “We are an art party studio. It’s a great place to socialize and be cre-

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ative. It’s something to do — not to watch or to eat or to have — and it’s social,” owner Diane Wey said.

Potter Park Zoo Address: 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing Char ter Tow nship, MI 48912 (3.5 miles from MSU) Located on over 20 acres of land, the zoo is home to about 160 different species of animals. Potter Park is open year round and has different activities for people of all ages such as: Zoo Brew events, where visitors can enjoy beer, food and live music, and Sundown Safari, an event that allows visitors to spend the night at the zoo to see what the animals are like after hours.

NCG Cinemas Address: 2500 Showtime Dr., Lansing, MI 48906 (4

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Alumnus and Northville, Mich., resident Charles Snyder plays mini golf with friends June 12, at Hawk Hollow Golf Course in Bath Township, Mich.

miles from MSU) NCG Cinemas is located in Eastwood Towne Center and has 19 screens, including the Xtreme screen.

The theater offers patrons a club card, and has a $5 Tuesday promotion where most movies are $5.

Suburban Ice Address: 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing, MI 48823 (0.9 miles from MSU) If any activity on the ice is the name of your game, Suburban Ice is the place to be.

“It’s a great extracurricular activity. We always have ses-

sions open to the public — day, night or weekend.” program manager Jessica Johnston said. Suburban Ice also hosts 18-and-over hockey leagues, figure skating and open rinks for people who just want to be on the ice. It is open year-round.

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Music culture strong in East Lansing

By Casey Holland cholland@statenews.com The State News nn

From concerts at Ann Street Plaza to the street performers along the sidewalks, East Lansing and Lansing have plenty of places to sit back and enjoy some music after a long day of class.

Here are some of the local concert venues and record shops to purchase a wide variety of different music genres and mediums.

Wharton Center Wharton Center has shown a variety of different plays, musicals and concerts.

In spring 2014, The Goo Goo Dolls took the stage for an intimate acoustic performance. The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra also performed last spring.

With two different theaters, Wharton Center offers some variety from the usual Lansing rock and roll ven-

ues. Student ticket prices usually include a discount for Broadway and performing arts shows.

“We have a completely diverse lineup of performing arts,” said Bob Hoffman, the public relations manager at the Wharton Center. “We have Broadway musicals, jazz performances and classical performances, among others.”

The 2014-15 performance season will include Broadway hits such as “Annie” and “The Phantom of the Opera.”

Blue Man Group will also perform during the season.

Bubba Sparxxx performs March 8, 2014, at the Loft in Lansing. Sparxxx is best known for his rap hit-single "Ms. New Booty."

The Record Lounge Seven years ago, Heather Frarey, owner of The Record Lounge on Division Street, opened her shop of used and new vinyls. The only thing the collection is missing is classical music vinyls.

She said what sets her apart from Flat, Black & Circular is the fact that The

Record Lounge typically only sells vinyl. They also have a section of CDs produced by local artists.

Prices can start at 50 cents for used vinyls goes up to between $20 and $40 for new vinyls.

“We also have a few concerts coming up in the next month or so,” Frar-

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ey said. “We plan to do a lot of shows. It gives some bands who don’t get to play at Mac’s Bar or The Loft a place to play.”

Flat, Black & Circular Flat, Black & Circular opened in 1977 and has since been voted Best Lansing-Area Music Store and

has also been named a Sports Illustrated National Top 10 Music Store.

The store sells new and used records, CDs and DVDs. Their collection spans across almost every genre, from classical to rock to country and onward, and prices range from 50 cents for CDs to $18 for a new vinyl record.

“People who have never been here before either think we’re crazy or that it’s the best store ever,” manager Jon Howard said. “We get a lot of people from out of town who say it’s one of best stores as far as variety and price goes.”

The Loft The Loft is located about two miles from MSU’s campus and can fit up to 400 people for a night of music.

In the past, acts such as AWOLNATION, The Wombats and Lindsey Stirling have performed at the venue, which is situated in

downtown Lansing.

T he i r web site a l so allows for people to book a show or a party at The Loft. Spectators can stand close to the stage and watch their favorite acts and bands perform up close and personal.

Mac’s Bar First established in the 1940s, Mac’s Bar has grown to host numerous musical concerts for more than 70 years of service.

The venue, located on East Michigan Avenue in Lansing, attracts concerts from folk music to hard rock and roll.

Those who have perfor med at Mac ’s Ba r includes Teddy Geiger, Breathe Carolina and Dirty Americans. Concert-goers can stop in and watch a show while munching on a bar burger and fries, or get up and dance to some hip-hop beats.

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E.L. caters to under-21 night crowd

By Derek Gartee dgartee@statenews.com The State News nn

The sun sets, the lights come on in the streets, and for students younger than 21, the city seemingly closes its doors.

East Lansing’s downtown area is littered with latenight hot spots, but most have a strict 21-and-older rule after dark.

Luckily for younger MSU students, there are some local hidden gems for the non-drinking crowd.

Six Lounge Six Lounge is a hookah bar and smoke shop located on Albert Avenue under the large, colorful parking ramp.

The lounge serves mainly large water pipes with a wide variety of flavors, but also sells other forms of tobacco.

The lounge actually clos-

es later than East Lansing bars, with the doors open to patrons over 18 until 3:00 a.m. during the week and 4:00 a.m. on the weekends. The lounge is full of large couches so groups of all sizes can comfortably surround the hookah pipes.

“It’s an awesome experience. People smoke and we have live DJs,” Six Lounge General Manager Kyle Sandor said. “It’s a good place to relax after a long week of studying and school.”

Pinball Pete’s A not her c hoice for underage students is the underground arcade, Pinball Pete’s. Located on 220 Albert Ave., the arcade contains a mix of retro pinball machines, modern shoot‘em-up arcade games and pool tables.

The arcade caters to a wide range of interests.

For non-gamers, the hockey foosball table and basket-

ball challenge may prove entertaining.

“It is part of the East Lansing experience ... it’s a way to transport yourself to the heyday of arcade gaming in the mid-80s,” arcade attendant Brandon Libby said. “It’s a social gathering point. Alcohol isn’t needed as a social buffer because it’s already a casual place.

It’s a place where everybody wants to have fun.”

Whiskey Barrel Saloon For those looking for a bar-like experience without the alcohol, the Whiskey Barrel Saloon is one of the only options. On Wednesdays the bar opens its doors to the 18-and-older crowd.

The W hiskey Barrel Saloon is a country-themed bar complete with a full dance floor and outdoor patio. Students can enter at a discounted rate with their student ID. “You can play pool, you

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As soon as freshmen leave home to start their first semester of college they are faced with a number of new responsibilities, and few are more crucial than money management.

Here are a few tips to help students avoid drowning in debt:.

Most freshmen will be living on campus with a meal plan that is already paid for by student loans, financial aid, scholarships or family income.

A lt hough t hese liv ing expenses are paid for, there are several other expenses that students will face on their own.

“What students should t h i n k a b o u t m a n a ging personally is money for books and supplies,” said Val Meyers, Associate Director of the MSU Office of Financial Aid. “Live lean now so students don’t have to borrow mon-

ey after graduation.”

Gift Chaiyaratana, an element a r y educ at ion senior f rom Bangkok, Thailand, advises students to wait to purchase their textbooks until they are sure they will use them.

Chaiyaratana said she wasted a lot of money on books she never used.

Te x t b o o k s c a n b e expensive, but there are a number of ways to save money when purchasing them.

“I feel like textbooks

“You’ve got to prioritize what you should spend money on.”

Val Meyers, Associate Director of the MSU Office of Financial Aid

are the biggest surprise, so my advice would be to order books from Amazon instead of buying them in the bookstore,” Chaiyaratana said.

Sarah Bohan, Vice President of Corporate Relations at the MSU Federal Credit Union said students should learn to evaluate needs versus wants.

Bohan said students can start by looking at areas

where they are overspending. For example, if students get in the habit of buying coffee every morning, then they might want to consider brewing their own coffee at home.

Chaiyaratana expressed her experience living as a freshman in college. “I spent so much money during my freshman year on useless stuff,” she said.

“You’ve got to prioritize what you should spend money on.”

Bohan said there are a number of ways to keep track of spending. For example, students who have an account with MSU Federal Credit Union can set up e-alerts. These alerts are sent via text or email and they give students their account balance, give notices if their balance falls below a certain amount and payment or due date reminders.

Bohan added that MSU Federal Credit Union also provides a mobile application students can use for money management while on the go.

In addition to the money management tools provided by the MSU Federal Credit Union, The MSU Department of Financial A id prov ides a money management budget sheet students can refer to.

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Lansing residents Brealye Chase, 13, right, and Isabella Garza, 14, left, play games June 12 at Pinball Pete's in downtown East Lansing. Pinball Pete's is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

can dance all night,” Whiskey Barrel bartender Mike VandeGuchte said. “We even have a bull-riding machine.”

The bar also offers a free shuttle service during the fall and spring semesters.

“Between 7 (p.m.) and 11

(p.m.) you can call and ask for a bus transport and the shuttle will pick you up,” VandeGuchte said.

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The bed is made, the clothes are in the closet, the carpet is rolled out, the artwork is on the wall and the notebooks are in the desk. But there are still a few boxes strewn on the floor, containing items without a home in the cramped dorm room — and lacking a few essentials that incoming college students often make the mistake of leaving behind.

Most incoming freshmen get bombarded with list after list of items they should triple-check that they packed before they head off to their temporary new home. But there are some things on those lists that students eventually find take up unnecessary space, and other things whose value for college students these lists underestimate.

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When there’s no more room left in the car as students prepare for fall movein, the following three items can be removed:

Instead, students should replace these items with the following — much more practical — supplies:’

1. Vacuum and tools Of course students and parents want to make certain their dorm room is clean and functional when they move in, but it is not necessary to provide individual toolkits or large cleaning supplies. These items are available to borrow at no charge at the front desks of MSU residence halls.

4. Power strip The number of electronics and gadgets college students use today is far greater than it was when the residence halls were built. Instead of having to choose between charging your phone or computer, or keeping your lamp or fan plugged in, simply invest in a power strip and multiply the number of available outlets.

2. Coffee pot The majority of college students probably spend more nights than they hope tormenting their bodies with large amounts of caffeine in an attempt to stay up late and maximize their time studying for a dreaded exam. But MSU students, especially freshmen, do not necessarily have to provide their own coffee pot. Students can get a cup of coffee from any of the cafeterias, with their combo exchange at a number of Sparty’s locations or from on-campus Starbucks and Biggby Coffee shops.

5. Doormat Many students invest in the dorm-sized carpet offered through MSU, but often overlook getting a rug to place inside their door. Winter can be long and brutal at MSU, and in the spring it can rain until campus floods — so to avoid a soaking wet floor, or one stained with tracked-in salt during the icy winter months, students should have a doormat where they can kick off and leave their shoes.

3. Exercise equipment While it’s certainly important for students to relieve stress and keep healthy through exercise, they will not need their own dumbbells or exercise balls. All neighborhoods at MSU have workout rooms and students can purchase passes to work out at the IM Sports buildings also.

6. Fan Tossing and turning and checking the clock every hour is the last thing an incoming student wants to do the night before their first MSU classes. Returning to a still, unbearably hot dorm room after trekking a significant portion of MSU’s notoriously large campus in the late summer is equally unappealing. Bringing a window or box fan to exchange the dorms’ stifled air can make or break a student’s residence hall experience.

Dorm carpet sizes Akers Bedroom: 6’ x 12’ Akers Living Room: 6’ x 9’ Campbell: 9’ x 12’ Case: 11’ x 12’

Brody Neighborhood (Armstrong, Bailey, Bryan, Butterfield, Emmons, and Rather): 12’ x 12’

Holden: 11’ x 12’ Holmes: 11’ x 12’ Hubbard: 11’ x 12’ Landon: 9’ x 12’

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WHAT YOU NEED FOR MAKING IT IN AMERICA Here are the documents every international student can use to make the most of work and play in the U.S.

By Katie Krall kkrall@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

Are you planning to work or drive during your time at Michigan State? Have you received a scholarship or plan to have an interest-bearing bank account?

Here are a few things you’ll need, according to the state of Michigan’s website. .

Social Security card Students who are planning to work during their time at Michigan State University have to apply for a Social Security number.

The Office for International Students and Scholars can help students determine if they are eligible for on- or off-campus employment.

Applying for a Social Security card is not required if the student does not want

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to work. Students who wish to apply will need to bring ­— Original documents proving work-authorized immigration status — Original documents verifying age and identity Completed applications and the documents listed above should be turned in to the Social Security Office. While students wait for their Social Security number, employers may use a letter from the Social Security Office stating the student has applied for a Social Security number and may use immigration documents as authorization to work in the United States.

Letter of ineligibility Students who are not working during their time in the United States but still plan to apply for a driver’s

license will need a letter of ineligibility. Letters of ineligibility are issued if the student does not meet the requirements to be approved for a Social Security card. A letter of ineligibility can be used in place of a Social Security number when applying for a driver’s license if the letter is less than 30 days old.

M ichiga n d river ’s license Students wanting to drive once they arrive on campus will need to apply for a Michigan driver’s license at the Secretary of State (located at 3315 Michigan Ave., Lansing). To apply for a license, students will need to bring —A Social Security number or letter of ineligibility —Proof of legal presence —Identity verification

Welcome to MSU! Congratulations on becoming a Spartan!

— P roof of Michigan residency All documents must be originals or copies certified with a raised seal or stamp. The Secretary of State may take more than one day to approve documents. To learn what documents are acceptable for verification, visit the state of Michigan’s website and search for “Driver’s License & State ID” under the Citizen Services section on the main page.

Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) Students who are not eligible for a Social Security number but still need to file taxes will need to apply for an Individual Tax Identification Number or ITIN. Students that receive scholarships or open an interest-bearing bank account

will need to file taxes with the U.S. government.

To apply for an ITIN, students should visit the MSU College of Law Legal Clinic located at 610 Abbot Road to pick up a W-7 form. This form is the application for an ITIN Students should then bring the completed form to the Office of International Students and Scholars in room 105 of the International Center. An adviser will tell students which documents they’ll need, and send copies of those documents, a letter verifying identity and the completed application to the IRS. Students are encouraged to visit the Office of I nter nat iona l St udents and Scholars with any questions they may have regarding American documents.

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-Out-of-state, U.S. territories, or Canadian driver’s license or ID card -Photo ID card issued by a federal or MI government agency -US Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveler Card -U.S. school records such as school ID cards with name and photo, diplomas, transcripts or yearbooks -Identity requirement may also be met if two of the following documents are present: foreign passport, I-94, Employment Authorization Card, Refugee Travel Document or U.S. visa Source: Michigan.gov

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Where to worship at MSU, East Lansing

Students of all religions, denominations and faiths find support in Lansing, MSU institutions

By Sierra Williams swilliams@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

MSU is a hotbed of culture and differing lifestyles.

This becomes even more evident when one considers the multitude of religious institutions in the East Lansing and Lansing areas.

Thanks to a diverse, local religious community, students from all walks of life are able to engage in worship throughout the week. Here are some of the local religious institutions in and around MSU. River Terrace Church River Terrace Church is a contemporary Christian church located at 1509 River Terrace in East Lansing, across from Hubbard Hall.

Students can drive or even walk over. Van rides are also available to make the church more accessible to students.

The church offers a traditional service at 9 a.m. and a contemporary service follows at 11:15 a.m.

Reverend Ken Bieber, the pastor of outreach and discipleship, said a high number of faculty from MSU attend, so the chuch has a connection to, and love for, the university.

“Freshmen and other students often say that this is their home or family away from home,” Bieber said.

“We don’t antagonize the minds of our members. We have more of an intellectual faith,” he continued.

Union Missionary Baptist Church Union Missionary Baptist Church was the first African-American Baptist Church established in Lansing.

The church offers Early Morning Worship at 7:30 a.m. (2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays only), and Morning Worship at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday.

There are several ministries, including financial management, Christian education, worship, outreach, and youth and children.

“Our mission is to be spiritual, educational and economical,” Health Ministry member Dot Sanford said.

Union Missionary Baptist Church is located on 500 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Lansing.

MSU Hillel Lester and Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center, or MSU Hillel, is located on 360 Charles St. in East Lansing.

The center’s mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students and act as “the place to be” for Jewish life on campus. They serve as a place where Jewish students can participate in athletics, cultural events, social activities and religious services.

Shabbat is held every Friday where 150 students or more join together for student-led Reform and Conservative Shabbat services, followed by a free Shabbat meal.

“We strive to be the center for Jewish life on campus and to be a home for Jewish students away from home,” Assistant Director of MSU Hillel Robyn Hughey said.

Lansing Area Mindfulness Community Lansing Area Mindfulness Community is a Buddhist mindful living and meditation practice group following in the tradtion of Thich Nhat Hanh — a Vietnamese Buddhist monk. On a weekly basis students can learn sitting meditation, walking meditation and Dharma discussion. It is located on 3015 South Washington in Lansing.

Meetings are held at the Van Hanh Tu Temple.

Members are not required to be Buddhist. The temple is for people from any faith who are interested in learning about Buddhism and more deeply embrace their own faith.

The Islamic Center of East Lansing The Islamic Center of East Lansing Islamic Center of Easis a non-profit association that represents Muslims in the Greater Lansing area.

The center is open to both muslims and nonmuslims, and holds congregational prayers, teaching circles, educational programs and social activities.

It is located on 920 S. Harrison Road in East Lansing.

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To see other places to worship in East Lansing, check out http://statenews.com/page/religious

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Cultural cuisine calls east lansing home Local international food includes sushi, injera

By Michael Kransz mkransz@statenews.com The State News nn

W he t he r y ou ’r e a n i nte r n at ion a l s t ude nt longing for a taste of home or a domestic student interested in tr ying new foods, there are many restaurants nearby campus that offer cultural cuisine.

Sushi Ya — 529 E .

Grand River Ave., East Lansing Offering a long list of creative sushi rolls, in addition to sashimi and other dishes, the restaurant provides an “Asian fusion” of Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisine, employee Matthew Gabrish said.

“We offer a wide variety of sushi rolls and other international entrees, such as Udon, Bibimbap

and Bulgogi,” Gabrish said. “We hand-make all the sauces. Everything is prepared through old family recipes.”

Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine — 1312 Michigan Ave., East Lansing Altu’s is the only Africa n c uisi ne ser ved i n tow n, ow ner A ltaye Tadesse said, and it’s all cooked from scratch.

Each dish of the “oneof- a - k i n d ” c u i s i n e i s ser ved atop a piece of injera, “a spong y sourdough f latbread” t hat is “simultaneously your food, your utensil and your plate,” according the Altu’s website.

T h is “spic y, hea lt hy and natural” cuisine is something that tempts inquisitive students to tr y, and reminds A f rican students of home, Tadesse said.

Thai 102 Degrees — 225 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing Although the restaurant offers some “Americanized” sauces, the yellow, red and green curry sauces offer South East Asian students a “more authentic and familiar” taste, manager Pamela Yang said.

T hai 102 Degrees is a family-owned restaurant that makes all their dishes and sauces from scratch with the belief that “home-cooked meals always tasted better,” Yang said.

Udon Sushi Bakery — 134 N. Harrison Road, East Lansing Open late-night, from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., Udon Sushi Bakery offers bubble tea, seafood pancakes, sushi and various soups, from beef noodle to spicy

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Who’s who in MSU athletics Aerial Powers

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Women’s basketball redshirt sophomore forward Aerial Powers started all 33 games last season, leading the team with 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Powers missed the entire 2012-13 season after suffering an injury in practice, but was a huge contributor for the Spartans during the 2013-14 season.

Last season Powers was the first Spartan freshman to ever be named to first-team All-Big Ten. She is also recipient of the Player of the Year, Spartan Hustle and Best Rebounder awards.

Mark Dantonio football coach Mark Dantonio is entering his eighth season as head football coach at MSU. Dantonio earned 2013 Big Ten Coach of the Year honors after the Spartans finished their conference schedule with a perfect 8-0 for the first time in school history.

He has coached 18 Bowl games, including the 2014 Rose Bowl where the Spartans defeated No. 5 Stanford 24-20 after a 13-1 overall record.

Under Dantonio’s leadership, the Spartans have compiled a 64-29 overall record.

MSU has won 42 games over the last four years, the highest total in the Big Ten. Dantonio is well-known for his recruiting, finding diamonds-in-therough who have outperformed 5-star prospects at other college s. H i s mo st notable recent diamond-inthe-rough is former MSU quarterback Darqueze Dennard, who went No. 24 overall in the 2014 NFL draft.

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Appointed to the head coach position in 2011, Tom Anastos led the Spartans to an 11-18 overall record last season. A MSU hockey player from 1981-85, Anastos was commissioner of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association for 13 years. During his time as commissioner, the CCHA hosted the 2010 Frozen Four at Ford Field in Detroit..

The 2010 Frozen Fo u r a t t r a c ted a crowd of 72,546 over the course of the three matches, brea k ing the attendance record.

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Sophomore guard Denzel Valentine shoots during the game against Connecticut on March 30, 2014, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Spartans lost in the Elite Eight, 60-54.

Denzel Valentine men’s Basketball guard Junior guard Denzel Valentine is the only player on the MSU men’s basketball team who is native to Lansing.

He attended Sexton High School and nearly averaged a triple double his senior year with 14 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists each game.

Valentine started 33 of 38 games during the 2013-2014 season of his Spartan career, averaging eight points, six rebounds and 3.8 assists.

He is a recipient of the 2013 MSU’s Unsung Player, Most Improved Player and Inspirational Player Awards.

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Tom Izzo men’s Basketball Coach

Tom Izzo is MSU’s all-time winningest coach. He is the longest serving active Big Ten men’s basketball head coach, entering his twentieth year with the Spartans.

During his time as head coach he led the Spartans to a NCAA National Championship in 2000, four Big Ten Tournament titles and six Final Four appearances. He also has been named National Coach of the Year eight times.

I z z o i s k now n for his success in recruiting some of the nation’s best high school players and has had 13 players selected in the NBA Draft.

Sophomore quarterback Connor Cook hands off the ball to junior running back Jeremy Langford on Nov. 16, 2013, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., during the game against Nebraska. The Spartans defeated the Cornhuskers, 41-28.

Junior Connor Cook started the last 13 games at quarterback for MSU’s football team.

Cook posted a 12-1 record as the starting quarterback and in 17 career games has completed 58 percent of his passes, going 232-for-397.

Cook saw a season of progression last year, winning the starting job outright over senior quarterback Andrew Maxwell.

A f ter completing 22- of-36 passes for a career-high 322 yards and two touchdowns in the 2014 Rose Bowl game, Cook was named Offensive MVP.

Suzy Merchant Women’s Basketball coach Suzy Merchant is the head coach of the women’s basketball team, entering her seventh season with MSU. In the 2010-11 season, Merchant led the Spartans to their first Big Ten Title in school history. Merchant was named Big Ten Coach of the Year, becoming the third Spartan coach to earn that award.

Under Merchant, the Spartans have won at least 20 games in each of her seasons. Last season, the Spartans qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the fifthstraight season and advanced to the second round.

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Students, alumni help foster festive football atmosphere

By Derek Gartee dgartee@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

With the recent accomplishments of the MSU football team, MSU support for the football program is very strong and students are at the center of it all.

Incoming students who buy tickets will be thrown into an electric environment of students all chant-

ing cheers in unison.

The student section can be heard around the entire stadium, economics senior Will Eubanks said.

Eubanks has had tickets all four years at MSU and he says the chants are one of his favorite parts of the student section.

“It’s fun, it’s alive, it’s invigorating,” Eubanks said. “It’s important to know all of the chants.”

The chants also bring

a sense of community to the students, supporters and alumni.

“Cheers really encourage and motivate the players during a game, and the more people we get to cheer along with us, the stronger the positive influence we have on the players,” athletic training junior and football cheerleader Hannah Wojcik said.

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band chants and cheers are also so well-known by the student section, crowd, and alumni, so you almost feel a sense of being part of the big Spartan family and it is a great support to all of our athletes,” Wojcik said.

To help with memorization of these battle cries before the big opening game, here are a few chants of the student section you must know.

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“Michigan State Fight Song” The fight song is MSU’s mantra. It is played at all sporting events. While the entire lyrics can be found online, the student sections make some changes when in the stands.

All students clap along to the beat of the song and during the verse that reads, “See their team is weakening...” the student section replaces “weakening” with a loud and forceful, “WEAK!” There are also variations to the clapping during, “Watch the points keep growing.” Students slowly raise their hands while clapping during the verse and three quick claps follow after “growing.”

“See their team is

WEAK!!!”

First down chant A quick chant is yelled after each Spartan first down. After the first down is confirmed, students raise their pointer finger in the air to indicate the number one. The marching band then begins to play the Fight Song and directly following it, students chant, “One, Two, Three, first down State,” counting out the numbers on their hand at the same time.

“Go Green Go White” Go Green, Go White Another thing you must know when in the stands, is that the “Go Green, Go White” chant is a call-andresponse type chant where one half of the crowd yells “Go Green!” with the other half responding “Go White!”

The student section often starts this chant between themselves, but sometimes will call out to the rest of the crowd, hoping they will join in.

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MSU football compiled historic year Sweet roses.

Last season was a historic one for the MSU football team. Many students and fans didn’t expect a Big Ten championship victory and subsequent trip to Pasadena, Calif., to play in “The Grandaddy of Them All.” But in winning its first Rose Bowl in 26 years, the Spartans ultimately lived up to a preseason prophecy proposed by head coach Mark Dantonio — “you will be the ones.”

The 2013-14 season was one of undisputed success — defeating Michigan, Ohio State and Stanford, placing top-10 in national rankings and seeing junior quarterback Connor Cook, senior cornerback Darqueze Dennard and junior defensive end Shilique Calhoun establish themselves as stars.

Here are t he top moments of the 2013-14 season.

Sept 14, 2013 — Youngstown State W (55-17) At the beginning of the season, Cook was far from safe as the starter behind center, regularly sharing snaps with then-senior quarterback Andrew Maxwell and then-redshirt freshman Tyler O’Connor.

The win over Youngstown State was the first game of the season where the offense showed life. Cook, who started for the second consecutive week, threw four touchdowns and helped the Spartans build a 35-10 halftime lead.

Cook, who completed 15 of his 22 passes and threw for 202 yards, became the first Spartan quarterback to throw four touchdowns in a game since Brian Hoyer in 2007.

It was a sign of what was to come. Cook’s performance created separation between himself, Max-

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Nov. 2, 2013 — Michigan W (29-6) Seven sacks. Minus 48 rushing yards. 29-6.

MSU’s spanking of Michigan, it’s fifth victory in seven games over the in-state rival during the Dantonio era, was a defensive masterpiece.

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low, and the defeat was the most lopsided in the series since 1967. Starting quarterback Devin Gardner was sacked seven times.

The Spartans fed off the crowd for much of the game, and it was evident in the way the team carried itself on both offense and defense. Cook had two touchdowns, one of which was a rushing touchdown, and threw for 252 yards.

Calhoun and junior linebacker Ed Davis had 2 1/2 sacks each.

“Our crowd came to play today,” head coach Mark Dantonio said after the game. “They had their game face on from the getgo. I thought they were passionate. They were excited, and it was deafening down there.”

Dec. 8, 2013 — Ohio State W (34-24) Though the victory was somewhat overshadowed

by the jubilant celebrations (and couch burning) after the game, the Spartans sealed a trip to the Rose Bowl in dramatic fashion.

In the Big Ten Championship game, MSU built a 17-0 lead behind touchdown passes by Cook (who had his biggest game of the season thus far with 304 passing yards, three touchdowns and MVP honors) in the second quarter.

However, Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller soon got comfortable, and the Buckeyes responded with a 24-0 run.

A timely field goal by freshman kicker Michael Geiger reclaimed the lead, 27-24. Then-junior running back Jeremy Langford sealed the victory with a 26-yard run with 2:16 remaining, capping off his eighth-consecutive 100-yard running game.

The loss was the first of head coach Urban Meyer’s career with the Buckeyes.

Jan. 1, 2014 — Stanford W (24-20) Several MSU stars were made last season. However, in the wake of the suspension of defensive stalwart and linebacker Max Bullough, it was career backup and former walk-on Kyler Elsworth who sealed the victory.

Bullough, who was suspended on the day after Christmas due to a violation of team rules, did not make the trip to Pasadena, Calif. A vocal leader on the defensive side of the ball, speculation was rampart on if the Spartans would manage to recover from his loss.

Up 24-20 with less than two minutes remaining, Elsworth ended the speculation. On fourth-and-one, Elsworth stuffed Stanford fullback Ryan Hewitt to seal the win, and immortalize himself into Spartan history.

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Kick the college stereotype freshman year Try to embrace college years while they last Sticking with your major all four years. Toga parties, raves and keggers every night. Friends on friends on friends. Alcohol flowing through the streets of East Lansing alongside the Red Cedar.

Although this is coming from someone on the other side of freshman year, these things are what I remember expecting from the mythical idea that pop culture (e.g., American Pie) gave me about college.

Some people do stick with their majors — others, like me, change them three times their first semester alone. And the nightlife in East Lansing is pretty amazing, but I guarantee even the hardest partiers take a weekend off to visit home or catch up on homework.

Your first year at MSU

is going to go by faster than you’re OK with — blink once and Welcome Week is over. Blink twice and you’re heading home for Thanksgiving break.

Gather ‘round, everyone.

Grandma Emily is going to give you advice that you don’t think will ever apply to you, but a year from this exact moment you’re going to agree with nearly everything I’m about to say.

First of all, MSU’s campus is huge. I lived in East Neighborhood, but had a few friends in Brody Neighborhood. I made more than a handful of forty-minute walks down Shaw Lane.

It’s overwhelming, and it can be hard to find your place here. For the first couple of weeks, you’re going to constantly check your map or the Spartan App. But time will go by and campus will start to seem a little smaller.

One great thing about MSU is the neighborhood-

style dorms. They’re commu- ferent, right? No. That nities within the communi- couldn’t be more inaccuty, and if you don’t like the rate. I was one of those people on your floor or want people who never studied, to explore campus, there are but when I came to college plenty of options at MSU. I got destroyed by their first I recommend going to exam because I figured the Eli and Edythe Broad autopilot worked here too.

Art Museum, taking a walk Nope. Trust me and study.

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DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH PEOPLE, THE ENVIRONMENT, OR TECHNOLOGY?

Anyway, if your first semester sucks, and you feel like you’re missing something because everyone else seems to love college and you’re sitting alone every night with a bowl of ramen and Netflix as your only companions, that’s totally normal. Some people have huge friend groups right off the bat freshman year (and walk around campus on tailgate days in hordes of 50 of their closest friends), and others take some time to find people they click with. With around 50,000 people running around this campus, two or three of them are bound to enjoy your company.

Stick it out — great things take time.

Speaking of time, you’re about to have a lot of it. And it’s going to go to your head because you’re finally free of the yoke of waking up at 6 or 7 a.m. every morning and going to the same classes in the same order

for seven hours every day.

Sleeping in and having different classes every day is fantastic. Just make sure you go to most of those classes. Without a school bell to tell you when class starts, the responsibility falls on you to get to class on time.

Count your blessings because the cafeteria food is top quality here, and your Combo-X-Change is a gift from the gods so be sure to use it every day. The food does get old after a while, but there are plenty of restaurants around East Lansing. I once went an entire week where I ate Jimmy John’s every day. Such is the bliss of independence.

The truth is, the only thing you can expect during your freshman year is that it’s going to turn out nothing like you expected. And that is what’s great about it. College changes you, and everyone around you is changing as well.

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