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Out-of-state advice

Scott Bartosiewicz
June 10, 2003

Leaving home can be intimidating for students when adjusting to college life, but when coming from out of state, the transition can be even more difficult. Once it begins to sink in that you'll be living on your own, free from curfew, siblings and chores, you might realize how satisfying college life - away from home - can be. "My favorite thing about MSU is the campus," said Kristy Bousquet, a zoology junior from Massachusetts.

FEATURES

Campus landmarks offer history

So, you've made it to MSU. But what's that? You're already getting lost on and off campus? Well, then it's time to learn about campus landmarks through history. Sparty First we'll start with Sparty, the statue that stands 10 feet 6 inches, and is mounted on a brick and concrete base 5 feet 4 inches high.

MICHIGAN

Theatre department offers variety with musicals

Shaun Byron
June 10, 2003

The 2003-04 lineup of performances on campus are enticing theater-lovers with everything from Scottish kings to jazz age flappers in New York. These productions provide students with cultural outlets they might not otherwise have had access to. The Wharton Center is starting its Broadway Series with "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Oct.

NEWS

'U' remembers busy year

Beth Clute
June 10, 2003

The time has come for incoming freshmen to tour MSU's campus, take pictures with Sparty and get a crash course in major news events that rocked the university last year.

MICHIGAN

cheap eats

Kurt Ludke
June 10, 2003

Everything people have told you about dorm food is true. That's why The State News has been on a quest to find good, affordable meals around East Lansing. But what's affordable?

SPORTS

Underdog sports lack attention

Chris Mackinder
June 10, 2003

Of all the male sports at MSU, football, basketball and hockey soak up most of the attention. But seriously, what makes those three sports any more important and entertaining than the other male sports? The answer: nothing. Despite the pre-season powerhouse football team plummeting into the nation's biggest laughingstock, a fall that included two embarrassing losses by a combined score of 110-10, football is football. Basketball will be one of the nation's top programs as long as Tom Izzo is at the helm and hockey, though it faded a bit in 2003, will get back on the map. But in MSU's smaller sports there is just as much of a winning tradition, if not more of one. The MSU baseball team entered the 2003 season after setting numerous Spartan records in 2002 en route to a superb 38-19 finish.

MSU

'U' study abroad program best in nation

Brian Charlton
June 10, 2003

Marketing tactics, administrative support and low prices have helped MSU's study abroad program travel to the top as the largest in the United States, according to a study. The Institute of International Education reported in the 2000-01 year that MSU had 1,835 students travel to foreign countries as part of academic programs.

NEWS

Out-of-state advice

Scott Bartosiewicz
June 10, 2003

Leaving home can be intimidating for students when adjusting to college life, but when coming from out of state, the transition can be even more difficult. Once it begins to sink in that you'll be living on your own, free from curfew, siblings and chores, you might realize how satisfying college life - away from home - can be. "My favorite thing about MSU is the campus," said Kristy Bousquet, a zoology junior from Massachusetts.

FEATURES

Variety of clubs available at 'U'

Chrystal Liebold
June 10, 2003

At MSU, there seems to be a club for every ethnicity, major, sport, hobby and interest. Students can get involved in everything from a cappella to curling, yoga to dentistry. The opportunities are endless. You don't have to be a pro at any particular skill - you just have to have a desire to be in the club. Ron Southwick, instructor of the Tae Kwondo Club, said there are many benefits to being a member in his organization. "I get to see these people come in and I see them get a lot stronger," he said. "They become a lot more sure of themselves, and go out to do some pretty amazing things.

NEWS

Resources available for minority students

MSU's large and colorful campus may be a welcoming place for incoming freshmen, but it can also seem like a daunting locale for minority students hoping to balance a college career while finding acceptance. Officials say minority students might have more difficulty blending in, but there are plenty of resources available to help them adjust. "There are so many services here that can help students in a variety of ways - socially, educationally and culturally," said Rodney Patterson, director of the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs.

FEATURES

Health center offers options

When MSU students feel under the weather, they can turn to a variety of nutritionists, psychiatrists and doctors on campus. Olin Health Center, located on East Circle Drive between Berkey and Morrill halls, offers medical, dental and optometry care for students and their spouses during their enrollment at MSU. Basic health care provided by Olin includes a primary care clinic, a gynecology office, a pharmacy, an opthamologist and several specialized programs. MSU students are allowed three free medical office visits to Olin per year.