The Mag - Freshman Guide 2020

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Book bag Essentials page 7

LSU Bucket List

LSU Facts and History page 11

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10 Habits to Keep from Quarantine page 25

Advice from Seniors

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Written by EnJanaé Taylor & Illustrated by Emily Poole When it comes to packing your bag for college it’s pretty much just as easy as it was for high school. You need to figure out what items are essential to you for your daily routine. Here are 15 bookbag essentials everyone should consider having in a college bag.

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Even though in college we use our laptops daily, some professors prefer you handwrite your notes.

It’s always handy to keep a notebook in your bag, as well as a folder to for any important papers professors give out.

Along with being hot, the weather in Louisiana can be unpredictable. Having a mini umbrella will come in handy, trust me.

FACE MASK

With the pandemic still going on, it’s important to stay as safe as possible. Louisiana has ordered a statewide mandate to wear face masks, so make sure you have one on campus.

Many local businesses such as SoSis Boutique and Bengals and Bandits are selling face masks for an affordable price.

LSU ID

Your LSU ID is one of the most important things you’ll have at LSU. You use it everywhere, including to eat at the dining halls and to get into your dorm or apartment if you live on campus. Make sure to always keep it close because you’ll need it a lot.

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HAND SANITIZER

Another way to stay healthy is to keep hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes in your bag.

Whether you get fancy scents or the standard cleansing items, it’s definitely a backpack essential.

SNACKS

During the day, between classes, you’re bound to want some food. Whether you pack a whole lunch or just bring snacks, food is a must have.

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LAPTOP NOTEBOOKS & FOLDERS

Even though in college we use our laptops daily, some professors prefer you handwrite your notes. It’s always handy to keep a notebook in your bag, as well as a folder to for any important papers professors give out.

In college we do basically everything on our laptop computers. Which laptop is best for you depends on what you need for your major, but you will use it every day.

TEXTBOOKS

Again, what you will need daily varies depending on your major and particular classes. Most students get textbooks for their classes each semester, so if you’re told to bring textbooks with you to class then remember to put them in your bag. Textbooks for LSU classes are available at the campus Barnes & Noble store.

PLANNER

Using a planner is a great way to stay organized and productive, and they’re available in in different, cute designs and styles. Definitely a college essential.

REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE

Louisiana can get really hot, so it’s important to stay hydrated throughout the day. Your water bottle is something you can have fun with, choosing a fun design or stickers to decorate it and make it more fitting to your style and personality.

CHARGERS

With a full day of classes you’re likely to stay on campus for a while. Make sure to bring along the chargers for your laptop and your phone. Also, a portable charger is a good idea for easy access.

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HEADPHONES PENS & PENCILS

The supplies you need vary depending on your major, but everyone needs a pen or pencil to write notes or anything important.

Whether you’re carefully walking to class and listening to music, listening during your break between classes or listening while you study on campus, headphones are always good to have.

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INTERESTING LSU

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By Sarah Francioni Welcome Freshman Class of 2024 to the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in your lives! There is a lot to look forward to as an incoming LSU Tiger. However, I’d like to take a moment and look back at a few interesting historical facts about Louisiana State University that you might not know.

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ATHLETICS •LSU’s Athletics Department fields 21 varsity sports, including 9 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams.

•LSU has won a total of 47 team National Championships.

•With a capacity of 92,400, Tiger Stadium is the seventh-largest oncampus stadium in the nation. When full, Death Valley contains more people than there are in 51 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes.

•It wasn’t until 1959 that Tiger Stadium was first called Death Valley after beating Clemson •Previously known as Deaf Valley because of the crowd noise.

•LSU President David Boyd had originally chosen Blue and White to be the university colors. Just before LSU’s first football game against Tulane, Coach Charles Coates and quarterback Ruffin Pleasant decided to purchase streamers for the locker room. Mardi Gras season was approaching and all that the two could find were purple and gold streamers. From then on these two colors became the official colors of the university.

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MIKE THE TIGER •LSU raised $750 collecting 25 cents from each student and purchased a 200lb, one-year old tiger from the Little Rock Zoo. •Originally named Sheik, his name was changed in honor of Mike Chambers, the man most responsible for bringing him to campus.

•Mike I was LSU’s first live mascot from 19361956.

•Construction on the current habitat began in November of 2004 and was completed in 2005.

•Mike’s yard alone encompasses 14,010 square feet.

•Mike eats 20lbs of food daily, weekly consuming 140lbs of food.

•He is on a carnivore diet.

•Mike has a personal veterinarian, Dr. David Baker, who oversees his overall healthcare and wellness.

•Mike’s daily care is provided by two veterinary students.

•Tiger Conservation Fund: LSU has started a new fundraising campaign that will support students efforts to save the tigers in the wild.

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KLSU •In 1915, LSU professors installed a wireless station, the beginnings of the radio station that would eventually be known as KLSU. •This wireless station was made up of two eighty-foot towers atop the physics and chemistry buildings that were connected by four 300 ft wires.

•In 1917, plans for the evolution of LSU’s radio station were put on hold as a result of WWI and did not resume until 1918.

•The radio station undergoes several name changes from the birth of its existence to 1983 when it is officially changed to KLSU. •In 1985, KLSU hosted a fundraising event “Juke in the Box” in which 3,000 people attended and bands play for over eleven hours.

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REVEILLE •The earliest known issue of the Reveille was published in 1887.

•The newspaper became a permanent part of campus on Jan. 14 1897.

•In 1934 The Daily Reveille earned national recognition after Sen. Huey P. Long had seven staff members expelled after publishing something he believed shouldn’t be in “his” newspaper.

•The Reveille Seven include: Carl McArn Corbin, Samual A. Montague, Stanley D. Shlosman, Cal Joseph Abraham, Jesse H. Cutrer Jr., L. Rea Godbold, and David R. McGuire Jr. •The publication became The Daily Reveille in 1938, and was pushed back to semiweekly status during World War II. •In 1947 it resumed Daily publication again but dropped down to just four days a week in 1951.

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GUMBO •The Gumbo yearbook began publication in 1900, chronicling news, sports, events, and highlights of the academic year.

•In 2015, Gumbo began a photo series titled “Humans of LSU” mimicking a photo blog titled “Humans of New York.”

•In the year 1918-1919, Gumbo was not published as a result of wartime pressures.

•In the 92-93 and 93-94 academic school years, Gumbo became a magazine of sorts, as funds would not allow for a hardcover publication.

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MEMORIAL TOWER •The Memorial Tower was one of the first structures built on campus. It was built in 1923 and dedicated in 1926 to those who gave their lives during WWI. •The Memorial Tower is 175 ft tall and was built by Architect Theodore Link.

•The Plaza area in front of the Memorial Tower has served as a place of ceremony and celebration.

•Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony •Student Government holds its formal installation of its new President and Vice President.

•Valentine’s Day tradition: One must be kissed under the tower when the bells chime at midnight, which usually never chime after 10 pm except on Valentine’s Day. •The inside of Memorial Tower is home to a military museum.

•At noon the University alma mater is played.

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TIGER TV •Student television began airing in 1988.

•Tiger TV is considered one of the most modern Student television stations in the country.

•Tiger TV’s Youtube Channel has over 11,000 subscribers.

•Tiger TV has an almost $1-million state of the art television studio.

•Tiger TV shares its equipment and facilities with the Manship School of Mass Communication.

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LSU INDIAN MOUNDS •The LSU Indian Mounds are some of the oldest in North America, Mesoamerica and South America.

•The Indian mounds are thought to have been built during the Archaic period around 5,000 years ago.

•They are 20 ft. tall.

•They predate the Great Pyramids of Egypt, and are believed to be the oldest surviving man-made structure in the America’s.

•Scholars believe these mounds were “ceremonial and marking point” purposes, rather than burial grounds.

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•In 2009, LSU Professor Brooks Ellwood, took core samples that revealed charcoal, possibly from a pit or cremated human remains.

•Ellwood concluded that the mounds do contain cremated human remains that are around 11,300 years old.

•In 1985, a sidewalk was built in between the mounds to avoid any further degradation or erosion in a heavily trafficked area of campus.

•The mounds were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1999.

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10 Habits to Keep from Quarantine Written by EnJanae’ A Taylor & Illustrated by Sarah Francioni

Full quarantine may be over but that doesn’t mean the pandemic is. Coronavirus forced us to make some changes at the end of the Spring semester, and now with their being another spike in cases here in Louisiana it is important to stay safe. Even though the quarantine was rough, there are some good habits that we should think about keeping in the future.

Here’s 10 habits that should be kept from quarantine to ensure a healthy and happy fall semester.

1. Wearing a face mask #MaskUpLSU and continue to protect yourself and those around you. If you’re going to run a quick errand or to a full day of classes, make sure to remember to wear your face mask. It’s important that everyone does their part to keep campus as safe as possible this fall, and wearing a mask is a big part of that.

2. Pay attention to your physical and mental health This situation is new for everyone, and a regular semester is already stressful enough without the new fears and anxiety of the pandemic adding to it.

Make sure you listen to your body and pay close attention to your health. It’s normal to be worried and stressed during this time, so do things like go outside for some fresh air to take a break.

Journaling, jogging and cooking are just some examples of more things you could do to de-stress.

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3. Exercise Regularly A huge part of staying physically healthy is exercising. Whether you’ve been running outside or following workout videos at home, it’s a healthy habitat you should keep even when we start regularly going back to work and school.

4. Check up on your friends & family regularly During quarantine we made it a priority to check up on friends and family. This should be a habit we try to keep with quarantine still being something we have to do. A lot of people are coming back from home in a different state or even country, so staying in touch with loved ones by texting, calling and face-timing is a good way to feel less homesick and more connected.

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5. Take breaks from technology With everything going on in the world right now, it’s safe to say we’ve been experiencing information overload to the extreme this year. Even though it’s important to stay informed on the current political and social issues, it can be extremely draining and hard to take in 24/7.

Consider taking more breaks from social media to clear your head and take some time for yourself.

6. Make time for yourself

8. Save up & plan for the future

College comes with a busy schedule, and it’s easy to forget to take a break. Make sure to find time to relax and have fun safely even under the circumstances.

Even with the occasional packages being delivered during quarantine, for the most part it was a lot easier to save up while inside. Though things are still uncertain, planning financially and setting goals is always a good idea.

10. Try to stay positive and grateful for the good things The world is a scary place right now, but it’s important to try to be positive and acknowledge the little things that we might normally take for granted. With everything going on there is still progress being made and that’s a good thing.

7. Continue to try new things Quarantine boredom came with the inspiration to try many new things. Continue to push yourself and go a little out of your comfort zone moving forward, you never know what opportunities could come from doing so.

9. Stay informed on what’s going on in the world Along with the pandemic, there’s a lot of social and political issues going on in the world right now.

It’s important to stay informed and to make the best educated decisions that you can.

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Going to college can be a little scary. It’s a mysterious new world full of unknowns, and the adjustment is tough.

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Plus, you have to decide what to do with the rest of your life. Some people have it all figured out: major, minor, career, life plan. But things don’t always go as planned.

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If you don’t have it all figured out yet, don’t worry.

It’s OK to not be sure of your path or even your major. Many students change their major at least once. Some change it once a semester.

Focus on figuring out which classes inspire you and make you happy, and your major will find you.

Don’t be afraid to switch things up if you aren’t feeling it. The sooner you find a major that works for you, the better.

Remember that it’s not all about the money. Any degree from LSU can lead you to a fulfilling and successful career. The major you choose could limit your job options though, so make sure you really like what you’re learning.

You aren’t alone in your academic endeavors. LSU has tons of online resources that can help.

See a full list of all the majors LSU has to offer at www.lsu.edu/majors/a-z.php.

You can also browse majors that fit your interests at www.lsu.edu/majors/interests/index.php.

Every college at the university has a website with information about curricula and activities. They’re all listed at www.lsu.edu/academics/index.php.

Join Handshake for internship and job opportunities both locally and around the US. Through Handshake you can easily make appointments with the LSU Career Center and get access to career tests. Visit www.lsu.joinhandshake.com/ or download the Handshake app.

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If you need one on one help with figuring out your major or career path, email career@lsu.edu to learn about the career assessments available through LSU.

This assessment is designed to assist in making effective decisions about careers and college majors. Personality is one component of self-awareness. There is a strong correlation between personality type and job satisfaction. Determining your personality type will provide valuable information about careers that would likely be a good fit for you. Based on your results, a career counselor will guide you in identifying careers that fit your interests.

This evaluation is taken online and measures interests in a broad range of occupations, work activities, leisure activities and school subjects. It will help you begin to identify careers that may relate to your interests. Based on your results, a career counselor will guide you through the process of identifying careers that fit your interests.

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This tool is an online, interactive career and education planning system that combines self-assessment, career exploration and decision making into one comprehensive program. It will help you map a career path and select the right major area of study to support your career goals. FOCUS-2 identifies majors that match student assessments; integrates the results of student interests, personality, values and skills assessment; helps students narrow results to plan their education and career; and stores each student’s results in an online portfolio.

Taken online, this test is a widely used personality instrument designed to help you understand yourself and your natural preferences. Based on your results, a career counselor will guide you through identifying careers that fit your personality.

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