According to the U.S Department of Health, "college students spend a total of $5.5 million per year on booze. By some estimates, that breaks down to $50 per student per month on beer."
And according to the students on campus this estimate seems to be right on target with the students here at Michigan State University.
Ben Childs, a student at MSU said, "I'm spending about $60 per month, I think for a college kid this number is pretty low. I’m sure next year when I get a house I’ll probably spend closer to a $100,” said Childs.
Unfortunately, do to the effect alcohol has on a persons brain, students who drink are more at risk for an alcohol related injury.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Drinking Review
If a student plans to drink, they should remember the medical amnesty law that was passed on June 1, 2012.
The change in this law states that, “students who are under the legal drinking age may now reasonably expect that if they seek medical assistance when there are health care concerns related to alcohol use, they will not face criminal prosecution,” said Olin Health Center.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism also urge students to, “to avoid binge drinking… and track the number of drinks they consume over a given period of time.”
Students should also acknowledge that men and women process alcohol differently, said the Institute.
The change in this law states that, “students who are under the legal drinking age may now reasonably expect that if they seek medical assistance when there are health care concerns related to alcohol use, they will not face criminal prosecution,” said Olin Health Center.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism also urge students to, “to avoid binge drinking… and track the number of drinks they consume over a given period of time.”
Students should also acknowledge that men and women process alcohol differently, said the Institute.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Housing Recap
For some, two years of living in a dorm at MSU sounds awful; but for others, it’s just what they need.
While studies show that those students who live on-campus have better grade point averages and are more likely to graduate in four years, others would argue that they would be better off living off-campus.
As Emilie Wohlscheid, the Area Director with DTN Management who currently manages 48 apartment communities, said, “I think every student is different and the choice of living on campus should be their decision.”
“Some aren’t quite ready for the independence of living off-campus, but there are many that do a great deal of growing while living in that environment,” said Wohlscheid.
While studies show that those students who live on-campus have better grade point averages and are more likely to graduate in four years, others would argue that they would be better off living off-campus.
As Emilie Wohlscheid, the Area Director with DTN Management who currently manages 48 apartment communities, said, “I think every student is different and the choice of living on campus should be their decision.”
“Some aren’t quite ready for the independence of living off-campus, but there are many that do a great deal of growing while living in that environment,” said Wohlscheid.
Housing Preview
According to Michigan States Website, freshman are allowed to move into off-campus housing after staying one year in the dorms. The question is, are they ready for this change?
Staying in the dorms for two years, as MSU’s website recommends, is shown to have positive effects on students grades. The dorms also allow students the opportunity to meet new people and get involved with events on campus.
But, this lifestyle may not be for everyone.
While many students enjoy some aspects of dorm living for people like Katie Sharp, the idea of having their own space is tempting enough to move away.
The window for this decision is rapidly closing, so students should be properly informed.
Staying in the dorms for two years, as MSU’s website recommends, is shown to have positive effects on students grades. The dorms also allow students the opportunity to meet new people and get involved with events on campus.
But, this lifestyle may not be for everyone.
While many students enjoy some aspects of dorm living for people like Katie Sharp, the idea of having their own space is tempting enough to move away.
The window for this decision is rapidly closing, so students should be properly informed.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Review: Game Seven
The San Francisco Giants win the 2014 World Series with a score of 3-2, for their third title in five years.
The game ended as Pablo Sandoval, the Giants third baseman, caught a foul ball from Salvador Perez.
An act that disappointed Jacquie Reiser and brought her night-off to a close.
“It was really exciting… I really wanted Kansas City to win but they were simply out pitched,” said Reiser
Despite Sandoval’s catch to finish the game, the real hero was Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner.
Just two days after throwing a shutout, Bumgarner was able to pitch five more scoreless innings and stop the Kansas City Royals from scoring.
“Bumgarner absolutely dominated Kansas City… and he made history, so that was pretty fun to watch,” said Reiser.
The game ended as Pablo Sandoval, the Giants third baseman, caught a foul ball from Salvador Perez.
An act that disappointed Jacquie Reiser and brought her night-off to a close.
“It was really exciting… I really wanted Kansas City to win but they were simply out pitched,” said Reiser
Despite Sandoval’s catch to finish the game, the real hero was Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner.
Just two days after throwing a shutout, Bumgarner was able to pitch five more scoreless innings and stop the Kansas City Royals from scoring.
“Bumgarner absolutely dominated Kansas City… and he made history, so that was pretty fun to watch,” said Reiser.
Preview: Game Seven
Tonight at 8:00 p.m. MLB fans will witness the seventh and final game of the World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants.
For Jacquie Reiser, a busy student-athlete at Michigan State University, tonight will mark her first night off in weeks and she is looking forward to spending it watching the Series.
Reiser plays second base for the Spartans and has been around baseball and softball for most of her life.
Reiser was born and raised in New York and is a die hard Yankee fan so she doesn’t particularly care about either team but she has chosen to root for the Royals tonight, the underdogs of the Series.
“I love an underdog,” Reiser said when asked to explain her reasoning.
The Royals won game six by a landslide with a score of 10-0, which makes tonights game the deciding factor seeing as both teams are currently tied at three wins each.
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