Hey everyone!

It’s back to classes again today after a nice, long mid-semester break. While I was away on break, I found myself missing all my buddies from SMSU, and I’m honestly glad to be back. Like many students around campus, I found myself bringing from home my warmer winter wardrobe back to Marshall. The whether isn’t so much of a problem, though, because of the interconnected buildings that allow SMSU students to stay warm inside for most of the day. Just another perk to being a Mustang! I’m looking forward to a Halloween party in the dorms this Saturday along with more Mustang volleyball action at home!

Until next time… peace from Elise :)

Tony's Homecoming

Hey everyone its Tony again!
Homecoming was a great time except the Mustangs lost a tough one to Augie. :'( OBC dominated in the resident hall spirit contest with our awesome Mardi Gras decorations. On Tuesday the homecoming royalty was hypnotized. Lots of laughs. Mustang Karaoke Idol was a blast and full of a lot of talent on Wednesday. Friday Night I worked at the Gala. It's a big dinner fundraiser that a bunch of alumni go to and bid on auction and silent auction items. Saturday was the game. Classes are still going well, but mid-semester break is Thursday and Friday so there won't be classes!

Introducing: Brittaney Collins

Hi name Brittaney Collins; I am from Miami, FL and I’m in my fourth year here at SMSU. I am a double degree in Public Administration and Business Administration with a minor in Political Science. Over the past four years I have been involved in SMSU Ambassadors, BSU, and the Homecoming Leadership Team just to name a few. But as of right know I am only in one club, which is the SMSU Showstoppers (hip-hop dance & step) that I started my freshman year in 2006. I also teach hip hop dance at Southwest School of Dance. I also had the privilege of planning the 2009 Homecoming Parade. SMSU has done so much for me in the four years that I have been here. Faculty and staff are great; I can talk to them about anything not just school. I have had the pleasure of being called my name, which may sound silly but my goal was to not be another number and here at SMSU I am not. I have learned so much here at SMSU and I plan to take it all with me.

Juno Malla's post

Hi Everyone,

I'm Juno Malla and this is my first blog. I am from Kathmandu, Nepal. I came to SMSU in spring 2009. My major is Business Administration. The first semester in college is always so exciting for everyone. As an International student I get to have different experience to study with students from all around the world. English was the second language in my home country, but after coming to United States, I had to make english as my first language. It took me a while to be adjusting with different system of education in United States because back home we don't have quizzes and paper due every week. I took twelve credits my first semester, so it wasn't difficult for me to adjust with it.

I am also associated with ISO ( International Students Association). I am volunteering as secretary for ISO. ISO has been the home to me, ISO has done its best to make Southwest my "home-away-from-home." ISO has been organizing many volunteery Programs and has helped to adjust to the culture and encourage us accomplish our academic and career goals. We have exciting program coming up this weekend.October 10th is Homecoming Coming Parade and we hope to have fun.

Elise!!

Hey everyone! Thanks for taking the time to read a little bit about me. I’ve never blogged before so hopefully I won’t bore you to death!

I’m Elise Kazmerzak, a freshman Public Relations Major from Lake Preston, South Dakota. Southwest Minnesota State had always appealed to me because of the location and small size. I wanted a school just far enough from home that I could make the trip back, but I wouldn’t feel obligated to make it all the time. I was also looking for a school where I wouldn’t get lost and become just a number to my professors. Southwest is just that place! My professors all know my name and really care about my educational experience here. I wanted to be involved, and I knew that if I went to a larger college I would not be as motivated to try new things. Another draw was the city of Marshall, which is very welcoming, has so many businesses to offer yet its size provides a sense of safety and friendliness. Finally, the deciding factor was that SMSU offered a Public Relations major with very knowledgeable faculty in the areas of radio, TV, speech, and public relations. After my first visit to the campus in April, I knew SMSU was really where I belonged!

My first semester here at SMSU is going great, and I’m keeping busy with radio/TV club, intramural sand volleyball and intramural competitive volleyball. I have helped with the television production of SMSU volleyball games for radio/TV club. A lot of the other members of the club have been busy producing and broadcasting the football games as well. I’ve made some great friends within this group. I am in class with many of these students, so it’s really nice to have those connections. I was in volleyball in high school and even though I wasn’t that good, I really enjoyed the sport, and I knew I would miss it when I went to college. Intramural volleyball has been a great way for me to stay active and involved as well as make some great buddies!

Go Mustangs! More exciting blogging to come!

Tony's first blog

Hey everyone.

I'm Tony, a freshman here at SMSU majoring in business administration. I graduated high school from Dell Rapids, SD. I am living in the Mustang Traditions house (AKA OBC), so when I moved in I met a lot of great people right away. The Mustang Traditions house is a new living community set up by the Alumni Association for students who are outgoing and have a lot of school spirit. We are the crazy ones in the game bibs if you ever come to a game. Orientation was a lot of fun with mud volleyball and all the activities that we did to meet new people were great. Between classes, work-study, mentee work, programs, games, studying, and avoiding the freshman 15 I have been keeping extremely busy this first month of school. I'm really looking forward to Homecoming next week. There will be a lot going on with the theme as Mustang Mardi Gras this year and Mustang Karaoke Idol!