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Freshman fifteen Q's

College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and his perspective on his new frontier.

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Wearing proper attire indicates respect

Nothing can ruin a party for someone quicker than showing up overdressed or underdressed. But what to wear can get confusing in a world of formals, semiformals, black-tie events and cocktail parties, where subtle differences can be forgotten until people show up.

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In the Know: how to fox-trot

At some point, you’ll probably have to be in a wedding party. And when it comes to those cheesy “couples dance” moments, it’s impossible to not feel completely awkward. In hopes of being a bit more comfortable with whatever stranger you’re paired with, try whipping out a fancy dance move to shake off the butterflies.

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Lil Wayne gives nonsensical show at Breslin

Lil Wayne hit Breslin Center like a storm Sunday night. You know, like a lightning storm during a blizzard in the middle of July. That kind of storm. The crowd had a predisposition to mob mentality — Cedar Fest still fresh on their minds — making group chants of “Weezy! Weezy!” come as if it were second nature.

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Education essential for sexual maturity

Dr. D., My boyfriend is an idiot. The other day we caught part of a podcast you did on the campus radio station where you said most MSU students were not sexy and lacked the knowledge to engage in fulfilling sexual relationships. That prompted an argument because he feels he knows all there is to know about sex. Would you please set him straight? -FS

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Pretty pleasing

The glitz of our high school proms might have dimmed, but reasons to put on the ritz for a fancy social situation never fade. Before the special event, consider how your etiquette skills will compare to those of others. “You have approximately 8 seconds to make some type of impression,” said Pamela Barc, executive director of the Lake Orion-based Etiquettes Edge.

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Before heading abroad, learn country's etiquette

You’ve got your plane ticket. You’ve got your passport. You’ve got your pickpocket-proof pouch that will likely make it even more obvious you’re a foreigner. But before you jet off to study abroad, get an idea about the etiquette you’ll have to learn in order to become an honorary citizen of the foreign country.

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SN style

Check out arts and humanities freshman Fiona Smith, beeboppin’ around in an H&M hoodie!

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Intelligent design

When many people think of interior design, they might picture reality shows on TV networks such as HGTV and TLC — the hustle and bustle of redoing a living space on a tight budget in a short amount of time.

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Hello my name is Zach Parten

There’s no doubt in Zach Parten’s mind that the MSU dodgeball team gets some of its inspiration from “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.”

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Freshman fifteen Q's

College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and her perspective on her new frontier.

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Fierce Fashion

It could have been the short black bobbed wigs atop his models’ heads. Or maybe the elegant pleated collar framing one gray shift dress. It might have even been the orange patterned jacket with the puffy sleeves. Whatever it was, it made apparel and textile design senior Tony Gianacakos the winner of MSU’s Project Runway.

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How to hem your pants

There’s no need to pitch a fit if your pants don’t fit correctly. With a few simple hemming tricks, you can take the length of your pants a long way.