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Liz from Trenton, MI
03/17/2016Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Make sure you park your car in the right lot otherwise you'll probably get a ticket
Greek Life It's available and they have some events here and there. They go to some conferences too. But not a major presence except for the rush weeks.
Clubs and Activities There is basically a club for anything and everything and if you find that there isn't, you can grab a few friends and make your own. There are also honor society clubs depending on your major. They also show movies right before they come out on DVD a couple weekends a month.
Great for these types of students If you like anything outdoorsy, but if you don't, you can find people that don't like those things either. There's a weird mix of personalities here.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Known for the Banished Word list (but the students aren't involved in making it, unless you work for that department); burns a paper snowman to ring in spring; a foghorn is blown after every Laker goal at the hockey games.
Bang for the buck Watch out. Most people graduate in 5 or more years rather than the usual 4. It is possible to graduate with a bachelor's earlier than 4 though, but it all depends on the amount of classes that you take and what your program needs, since some are structured in a way where it's impossible get out early. It's nice that 12-17 credits are all at one price though, since the price per credit is at 400-something when I wrote this
What to do for fun Canada is right across the border, but there's a ton of stuff always happening on campus if one just looks. The posting boards around campus have a ton of events on them since that's one way to advertise, and most of them mention free food so that's always nice
Food and Dining Needs some work. If you want to be healthy you really have to look around. There's 2 main places to eat, and 2 other places in the classroom buildings where you can grab a quick little something if you need to.
Dorm Life Freshman dorms can be squishy, sophomore ones are basically the same unless you move to the Row Houses (which are special programs), and upper class dorms aren't too rough. Roommates make the difference, however!
Academic Rigor This really depends on your major. Some chem classes are super hard and a lot of people either fail or barely pass. Other areas, like CJ can be extremely easy. The key is to make relationships with your professors. There are some true gems and you don't understand what they're doing at a small college but they are amazing people. They'll support you and understand you when you're super overwhelmed if you're one of those people. A negative is that the library is not open 24 hours a day.
Tips for prospective students Remember a lot of warm clothes/ layers. Umbrellas and rain boots are needed for when it's not snowing!
In three sentences Lots of gems if you're looking in the right places. Amazing professors. Super small.
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Nicole from Daggett, MI
04/18/2015Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments Clubs and Activities They have so many opportunities for students to join a club for whatever a student is interested in. It's a great way to meet people with similar interests, and it is nearly effortless to start your own club if they don't have the one you are looking for. I like the fact that there is a Harry Potter club!
What to do for fun CANADA. I can't wait to cross visiting this country off my bucket list. They also are quite into their hockey and have a White-Out weekend that I am excited for.
Food and Dining I recommend a campus visit to learn about the amazing dining opportunities. My friends, a senior and a junior, that attend here love their food.
Dorm Life I'm looking forward to my sophomore year here. Sophomores are given the opportunity to live in the Towers. I can't wait to live here and make this university my home!
Academic Rigor I've been accepted, but I have not personally experienced any of LSSU's classes.
Tips for prospective students I would advise students be prepared for cold winters. I visited, and there were high snowbanks. I also advise students get an enhanced driver's license or passport. The international bridge makes Canada a quick stop away.
In three sentences LSSU is the perfect home away from home. Their campus is perfect for incoming freshmen, and it will be a great transition to a bigger, graduate school. I recommend this for any students scared to be from home or not sure what they want to major in yet.
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09/03/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety They take their job seriously! There is very little discontent on campus that i've heard of and you never hear about crime or break-ins. Beware parking in the wrong place though! They are pretty ticket happy.
Clubs and Activities There are tons of activities and clubs to choose from! There is literally something available for every one.
What to do for fun There is a ton to do around the campus, they host events pretty frequently to bring the people out that live on campus. There is also quite a bit to do in the surrounding city, especially if you enjoy outdoor activities. There are lovely places to fish and canoe/kayak very close to the school.
Food and Dining There is a cafeteria called the QuarterDeck where food is served for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and then there are several mini cafes on campus that you can stop at for a snack and a coffee between classes.
Dorm Life It seems as though people enjoy it from what I can tell, I have no personal experience though.
Academic Rigor LSSU is very academic oriented, The professors take their job of teaching you very seriously.
Tips for prospective students Take notes on everything, Take advantage of the free tutoring that you can find in the learning center, and join the review classes if you're having a difficult time in certain subjects!
In three sentences LSSU as a whole is extremely community oriented. The teachers are amazing and very helpful if you've having a difficult time. There are many services in place to help you succeed. If you're looking for a place with lots of groups to join, this is it!
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Sean from Elk Grove Village, IL
06/08/2014Reviewer is A past student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun If you love the outdoors you will never be bored.
Food and Dining Although the facilities have been renovated in the last few years the food still needs some work.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you bring clothes to accomodate the weather. Classes do not get canceled often.
In three sentences LSSU is a great school to attend if you love the outdoors, and don't mind cold weather. It has a great Fire Science program that gives you many opportunities to further your career. This school has a college atmosphere, but is still small enough to get great one-on-one time with your teachers when needed.
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Alexander from Berkley, MI
04/15/2014Reviewer is A past student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety being that lake state is a huge criminal justice and emergency response school, there is always some sort of campus police or security guards walking around, which makes the campus really safe.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus one unusual tradition that Lake State has is that at the end of winter the student body holds its annual snowman burning!
What to do for fun theres a lot to do in the Soo, if you enjoy the outdoors. a lot of hunting and fishing can be done, hiking and camping, and being so close to the border you can go to canada and go to the mall. if you are at least 21 there is also a large number of bars within walking distance of the campus. and of course being in the upper peninsula of michigan hockey is Huge! there is a number of games you can go watch ranging from the college team to the OHL, and junior hockey!
Food and Dining I really enjoyed the dinning hall and the gallery, they broth provide good food with multiple options everyday, only bad thing is that they do not allow you to bring food back to your room you have to eat in the cafeteria.
Dorm Life I lived in Brady hall with 3 other roommates. The dorm was old and had community bathrooms, but the rooms were medium size and set up well. The dorm also provides a student lounge, laundry, and study rooms in the basement that really comes in handy on those cold nights!
Academic Rigor The education is like any small university, it is challenging work but the school provides many opportunities for the student to go in and receive help or to ask questions on certain topics.
Tips for prospective students The professors at lake state are very nice and are willing to do anything to help a student, do not be afraid to make your self close to your professors, it will not only help you but they also enjoy it! Be prepared to stay inside and study a lot! the winter starts early and ends late so walking to and from class is a cold one. also learn to like hockey!
In three sentences Lake Superior State was a great atmosphere for one who is looking to excel in and out side of the classroom. The school is very small and personal, its very easy to get around. the only bad thing is the cold weather!
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Erin from Alpena, MI
04/01/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Greek Life Not very supported by campus, small and few organizations
Great for these types of students Fire Science and Fisheries and Wildlife
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Snowman Burning to kick off Spring
What to do for fun Work out in the SAC Activities on campus
Tips for prospective students Dress warm
In three sentences Small Class sizes Easy to get close with Professors and Advisers Small Campus
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03/02/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Greek Life Greek Life is pretty well known, but they had to move off campus a few years ago.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We burn a snowman at the end of spring every year.
What to do for fun There are plenty of bars if you're of age, otherwise you can go to Canada, or go to activities indoors from Campus Life.
Tips for prospective students Be prepared for the food to continually get worse. The walk is really nice, it's short and pretty year round. Be prepared for public safety to get you for stupid tickets. Activity center is pretty nice, although they give preference to athletes. Campus Life does a pretty good job at keeping people busy, although the winters in the Soo are extremely harsh.
In three sentences Very good science, criminal justice, and fire science programs here. Food is so-so, lots of activities in the summer, but it's boring in the winter.
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Nicole from Cedar Springs, MI
02/24/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety They just give tickets all the time.
Greek Life Get involved. This would be a great way to start!
Clubs and Activities Just join any club possible and you'll fit in
Great for these types of students Hunters
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Lots of people that go to this campus live in the city.
Bang for the buck Overall, good school. Just frustrating. Im going to get a masters just because I cant find a good job. Unfortunately.
What to do for fun Snowboarding. Sledding! It's not expensive. Get a job! That's the best part lol Go to the library and walmart
Food and Dining Food sucks. Same thing every week.
Dorm Life Lame. Boys and girls aren't around each other. It's like you are being babysat all the time in the freshmen dorms. I would suggest trying to live off campus once you find a good friend group.
Academic Rigor Easy easy easy classes.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you join as many organizations as possible. Get into student government Apply to be an RA
In three sentences It is very cold. Not a lot of normal people. Groups are already made and it's hard to join friends
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Jordan from East Lansing, MI
02/15/2014Reviewer is A past student here.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Outdoorsy
What to do for fun Intramurals: broomball, basketball, soccer, frisbee, volleyball ect. Go to the nasty bars.
Food and Dining Food isn't bad. Many choices.
Dorm Life The freshmen dorms are ridiculously small and crappy. Internet connection isn't promising. The sophomore towers are also junk.
Academic Rigor The fisheries and wildlife department is an excellent education opportunity.
Tips for prospective students Suck up to your professors, it will make a difference in your grade. Play intramural sports. There isn't many places to work off campus.
In three sentences The professors are very helpful and personable. The dorm life sucks, and there isn't much to do in the town. Not the greatest college choice.
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Viktoria from Lewiston, MI
01/25/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments In three sentences its a small campus and everything is at least a five minute walk away. the teachers get to know you and help you out a lot. there are plenty of groups for you to join and they are a great way to make new friends.
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Anna from Sault Sainte Marie, MI
08/10/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun hang out go to movies or a hockey game just small town type of living
Tips for prospective students If you want a more down to earth small town based school this is one to look into.
In three sentences i like the help this school offers for students who have issue's or do not understand the class. I am taking advantage of the programs to pass my classes and the staff is much helpful as well as the student's.
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Michelle from Sault Ste Marie, MI
06/10/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun there are plenty of clubs/ bars in the downtown area. there are also reccreation groups on campus, alng with greek organizations
Tips for prospective students be honest when answerin questions about your preferences. wether its about what you like to do, or what classes you want to take. dont be shy about it, is the only way youre going to like your college experience
In three sentences the professors here are amazing, they like to make the most of the learning environment, while still keeping up with the student teacher relationship. the students are hardworking. and the campus is beautiful
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Ashley from Thompsonville, MI
05/28/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety It is pretty good we have public safety on our side, for anything.
Greek Life It is amazing and they are all so friendly.
What to do for fun First make friends, and create a study group from people in your classes, also there is a park you can go to for the beach. Great for pictures if you like to explore. Lots of fishing, and lots of house parties.
Food and Dining The food is okay they always have different choices in the Cafeteria but there are other places on campus to eat at.
Dorm Life It can be great and an easy way to meet new people. Make yourself available to all the activities your floor does.
Academic Rigor very good
Tips for prospective students Don't overdue your partying life, remember you are their for a reason and you are the one paying for the life. College can be a great experience as long as you succeed in your goals. Set goals for each semester you plan on attending.
In three sentences It has been my dream to attend college and get a great education. Lake Superior State University, sure has helped me in doing so. There programs are unbelievable and helpful with courses in my major.
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Shelby from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
03/30/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Public Safety is everywhere. They issue parking tickets like no ones business. They're there for all the students at anytime of the day.
Greek Life Greek life is an amazing opportunity. Definitely join a fraternity or sorority. Here at Lake State we don't have many options but we are expanding. There was actually a new fraternity created this semester. It's an awesome group to be apart of. You meet tons of people and do different events to help out others and the community, while creating a special bond with your brothers and sisters
Clubs and Activities There's over 100 clubs on campus. I highly suggest to join one and get involved. It'll keep you busy, you'll make more friends, and you'll overall be a happier student.
Great for these types of students Any student who loves wildlife, the outdoors, fishing, hunting, etc this is the school for you.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus After every hockey game the Laker's win they run outside dressed in gear and ring the victory bell.
Bang for the buck Frank's Place in town is an amazing place to eat. You get a lot of food for a little bit of money.
What to do for fun There's so many opportunities to have fun in the Sault believe it or not. Canada is less than 2 minutes away and there are excellent dining places and two shopping malls right off the boarder. Here in the American side of town we have tons of different restaurants and bars, along with a night club. Everyone loves to get sav nasty friday and saturday nights. Greek life is also really fun. The more involved you are with the school the more you'll enjoy your time here at Lake State. I love going to school here. I think it's a wonderful atmosphere to be in.
Food and Dining Food is one area of improvement. There are two main places on campus to eat the Quarterdeck and the Galley. You're never going to know what to expect with food from the Quarterdeck. The Galley on the other hand is a grille and you choose what you'd like.
Dorm Life Dorm life is so much fun! Even though freshman dorms are slip between girls and guys resident halls you're still going to make memories that will last forever with both sexes in these halls.
Academic Rigor Lake Superior has excellent academics and I wish to see more students come here for specific majors.
Tips for prospective students Take college seriously. Yes, go away and have a good time but don't slack with school work
In three sentences Lake Superior State University is an outstanding school both extracurricular and academic wise. The Student Government always puts different events on which any student can participate in thus making schooling worth while. Everyone is extremely nice, professors are willing to actually help you and go through exams and preparation with you.
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David from Ravenna, MI
01/31/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety can store personal weapons on campus and officers are friendly
Greek Life present but not overriding
Clubs and Activities All inclusive clubs and sports including intramurals
Great for these types of students Any/ all
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus I-500 snowmobile race
Bang for the buck not an expensive place but great to be at
What to do for fun there is an atmosphere for everyone, you will find somewhere that you fit in
Food and Dining As far as school food goes, its great, unlimited trips for more
Dorm Life Relaxed most everyone is friendly and the RA's are great
Academic Rigor Classes get tough but staff is more than willing to help
Tips for prospective students Be prepared for weather
In three sentences Like the atmosphere, it is a nice place to be. Winters can get rough but i personally like the cold so it is great. would definatly recommend, great teachers and student body.
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Gary from LIVONIA, MI
12/26/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Someone who wants to get to know everyone on campus and feel like part of a big family
What to do for fun Too much to list. Sports, Hunting, Fishing, Snowmobiling, etc.
Food and Dining More than enough food for any appetite.
Dorm Life Dorms are great. We had a lot of fun decorating the hall for Halloween and the contest.
Tips for prospective students If you want a great college and great close friends this is the place to come too!
In three sentences I love the school. It is a very close knit group of people and people are always helping others out with everything. Great area to go to school as well lots to do in the area.
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Lindsy from Sault Ste. Marie, MI
11/28/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Bang for the buck all colleges are expensive.
What to do for fun Lake State offers sporting events and activities on different parts of campus such as movie showings throughout the week, free for students.
Food and Dining newly renovated cafeteria!
Dorm Life I have never lived in the dorms, but I haven't heard of many complaints
Tips for prospective students Get involved in college events, clubs, and sports. Its a great way to get to know people on campus and to be a part of your school.
In three sentences Lake State is a smaller college, but has a great location. All of the buildings are fairly close together so it does not take long to walk to classes. The class rooms are big enough to hold a room of students comfortably and the classes are not over packed so it makes it easier to get to know/be known by the professor.
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Teresa from Gaylord, MI
10/27/2012Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Outdoorsy hockey-lovers who don't mind snow or small towns. Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Engineering, Criminal Justice, and Fire Science majors.
Bang for the buck LSSU has some generous merit scholarships to go towards an already low cost to attend. It's the size of a private school for the price of a public school.
Food and Dining Edible when I was there, but nothing out of this world.
Dorm Life Community bathrooms in the row houses and freshmen dorms.
Academic Rigor Some programs are better/harder than others.
Tips for prospective students Visit the campus, watch a ship go through the Soo Locks, go to a hockey game, eat in the Quarterdeck, and meet with an academic adviser. LSSU's advisers are usually professors in your major, not just counselors, so they can be a fountain of knowledge. Fisheries management students should also visit the Aquatic Research Lab.
In three sentences Friendly people. Small campus. Cold winters.
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Alyssa from Traverse City, MI
08/23/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Public Safety is a requirement for all Criminal Justice majors to do, so we have plenty of people on duty watching out for others.
Greek Life There are a few fraternities and a few sororities, they aren't nationally known, and no one feels as though they have to be a part of one, so it isn't as big a deal as at most colleges.
Clubs and Activities There is just about any club or activity you would want to be in, they are small though. Intramurial sports are great and they offer a wide variety of differents sports ranging from basketball to broomball.
Great for these types of students Students who want to live on a small campus where you can easily walk to all your classes, and for students who are interested in majoring in the fields of criminal justice or fire fighting mainly.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The annual Burning of the Snowman at the end of winter to welcome the summer happens on campus in front of the dining hall.
Bang for the buck Lake Superior State University is the price of a community college, but for all the academic rigor and reputation of a University college.
What to do for fun The Norris Center has a very large, nice gym/workout area with a track, baseball batting area, wrestling area, and indoor basketball and tennis courts, and an ice rink and swimming pool. Canada is less than a mile away across the bridge, and there are restaurants, and a movie theater, and bowling alley to go to with friends or on a date.
Food and Dining There are only a few places on campus to eat, but off campus there are some pretty nice places to dine.
Dorm Life The freshman dorms are a bit crowded, but after that the living areas get a lot more spacious.
Academic Rigor Smaller classes from 15 to 100 people per class calls for students to work harder because the professors will know who is slacking.
Tips for prospective students Lake Superior is the college for you if you want to major in any type of Criminal Justice, or Fire Fighting, Physical Therapy, Wildlife Conservation, ect. and the size of the school is perfect for those looking to be more personal with professors, and get better help finding a career.
In three sentences Lake Superior State University has a community college, small town atmosphere with all the advantages of being a University. The professors have a lot of knowledge on the subjects they teach, and since it's such a small school they can personally help you with any of your needs. The weather is great for those looking for winter-time fun such as snowboarding, skiing, and iceskating.
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Jillian from West Branch, MI
08/12/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun Hang out with friends at the Cisler center, go to Canada, watch ships go through the Soo Locks.
Food and Dining Good food at convienent hours!
Dorm Life Room advisors try to solve any problems and maintain a happy peace in the dorms!
Academic Rigor Classes will be challenging but not impossible!
Tips for prospective students Apply early and keep in contact with the financial aid office to find out about all of the loans, scholarships, and grants you can apply for!
In three sentences It's a small school with professors that care about you. It has a unique location being at the international border. It isn't an intimidating campus.
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Angela from Canada
07/31/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun Go to the hockey games and other athletic functions. Downtown life in Sault Ste. Marie is great, too!
Tips for prospective students Get involved. Go to class and do your work. Use all the help that is provided, such as the Learning Center, S.I's, etc.
In three sentences LSSU is a small school with a large atmosphere full of opportunities. With smaller classrooms, it creates an easier learning environment where you can ask questions and receive answers instantly. It is a great university with the friendliest people!
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Danielle from Iron Mountain, MI
07/10/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Greek Life The best part of any other activity outside of academics to me is Greek Life. There is a different level of friendship and a lot of opportunities to volunteer and give back. Also, it is something that looks great on a resume.
Clubs and Activities There is a lot of fun clubs to engage in and to get involved on campus. There is many opportunities to hold positions and to climb the ranks of an organization.
What to do for fun The on campus activities are there if you look. The activities Board puts on events every month whether it be comedians or coffee house performers. The hockey games are a popular staple for our student sports.
Food and Dining I personally am not a fan of the dining areas and the food they provide, although the dining areas are undergoing a huge renovation this summer, we will see how it turns out. The food could offer a lot more healthy options and cheaper options for students in the campus store. I also think that if you live on campus in the town house and have a full kitchen they should give you the option of whether or not you want to have a meal plan.
Dorm Life The dorms are out-dated and need to be revamped. The RA's on campus do a great job enforcing the rules, but Lake State is unlike many other campus' and I think they need to revisit the college experience they are trying to create for students. I think that the main reason people transfer is because of dorm life and the benefits other schools offer.
Academic Rigor In the current program I am studying I can see some improvements that need to be put into place. I believe that a lot of the professors need an upgrade as well. There is a lot of great programs they just need a little improving.
Tips for prospective students Get involved in your education, with your studies, and your extracurricular activities. Work for your education by getting a job to pay for the things that you want/need and learn independence from your parents.
In three sentences Small campus, great for forming responsibility and becoming involved on campus. Professors take an interest in their students, easy to talk to them and schedule appointments during office hours, and know students on a name-by-name basis.
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Jessica from Sault Ste Marie, MI
06/04/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Tips for prospective students This college is best known for its biology degree and hands on experiences. They have their own fisheries building to give you that. So if you plan on becoming a biology major, LSSU is for you!
In three sentences Lake Superior State offers so may more opportunities than any other college. They give you the experience you need and the education. It is a small enough college that you get one on one contact with professors and hands on experiences.
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Carolinne from Westland, MI
06/04/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety It is a very safe campus and if anything were to happen there is easy access to help all around you.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Each year Lake State always has the Banished Words List that is known nationwide and Snowman Burning right before the Spring.
What to do for fun I will ride my bike or walk downtown Sault Ste. Marie and spend the afternoon at the Soo Locks and view ships pass through.
Food and Dining The food offered gives a wide variety of selections and there is always something unique to choose from.
Dorm Life The dorms were cozy and warm through the cold winter and the beds were amazing and better than the one I had at home. I didn't want to leave for some of those reasons.
Academic Rigor The academics are challenging, but very difficult if no effort is put into it like anything.
Tips for prospective students Take advantage of every opportunity within the University from fun school activities to the on-campus jobs because you will have some great experiences and stories to tell later.
In three sentences I would rate Lake Superior State as a good, close-knit University with an opportunity to meet most of the students there and accomplish your goals there without the big-city distraction. One is able to focus and achieve as a student at Lake Superior State University.
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Mark from Petoskey, MI
05/10/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun Museums, cafes, bars, lots of different social life. Lots of winter activities. Beautiful during the summer months for picnics and drives around Lake Superior and Lake Michigan
Food and Dining Lots of fun places to dine out at. Museums are close by. It is a some what of a resort community in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Northern Michigan.
Academic Rigor great environment for learning. Small school atmosphere with big school results for future job seekers.
Tips for prospective students Great school to get your diploma from. Smaller university, more one on one help.
In three sentences I will be attending the Gaylord University Center which is a satellite campus for Lake Superior State University. Have been to the main campus looks like fun. Am thrilled to be able to attend Lake Superior State University.
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Victoria from Sault Sainte Marie, MI
02/27/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety seems to always be there when you need them!
Clubs and Activities there are a number of clubs and activities that go on throughout the year on campus.
Great for these types of students any student that likes an at home feel to campus, and the one on one time with the professors.
Bang for the buck the education i am receiving is awesome, and i am having a lot of fun while maintaining a great gpa!
What to do for fun there are plenty of sightseeing places to visit down town and lots of cafes and shops. there is bowling up town and if you want to just get away and have fun you can always go to canada!
Food and Dining pretty good food!
Dorm Life great atmophere and friendly people!!
Academic Rigor if you work hard, you will do great!
Tips for prospective students if you enjoy a small campus, friendly atmosphere, and nice professors then you will love lake state! if you work diligently and are dedicated to getting your degree, then you will have a great time at lake state!
In three sentences very friendly campus, and it makes you feel like you are at home. the professors are easy to talk to and friendly. the smaller campus is not so intimidating and gives you that safe feeling.
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Ginger from Lapeer, MI
02/26/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun there are some things to do for fun. some examples are to go out bowling, go to a hotel and swim, and go to the student activities center and play sports or work out. if you don't enjoy that kind of stuff then the school does offer many other things such as movie nights and they also have an area to play board games, pool and foosball.
Food and Dining the food is alright in the cafeteria. there are many places to eat through out campus though. many of the places have good food. the only thing that makes the food not the best in the cafeteria would be that there isn't mach variety though out the year, but other then that the food is pretty good.
Dorm Life the dorm life on campus is fun. there are always events that the ras have planned everything from a scavenger hunt to a trip to the bowling alley. you form a close knit family with everyone in the dorm. the dorm are split so that the girls live in osborn for the first year and the guys live in brady. then the next year they become co-ed so that the girls and guys live in the same building.
Academic Rigor this school is pretty academically rigorous. you have to make sure you study just like any college. there are some classes that are more difficult that others but it really just depends on how dedicated you are to studying to the grade and difficultly to which you have in the class.
Tips for prospective students a tip for a prospective student is to always use your resources when you get there. all of the teachers are willing to help you no matter what and also to use the learning center. the learning center is a place to get help with everything from you everyday work to studying for an exam and writing papers. it is a very helpful and useful place on campus.
In three sentences it is a fun, close college. if you need any help with anything you can get it. they always have people there to help you with any problems and you always have friends around you to help you also.
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laura from Coopersville, MI
02/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus sault ste. marie michigan hosts the i500 (large snowmobile race) every february and it brings the whole town together as well as many students from campus. the i500 has become a town tradition. the d1 hockey team also brings the whole town together on game nights to support them. it's a great family atmosphere when the town comes together.
What to do for fun there are many outdoor activities for the adventurer. we have many private owned restaurantes with great food selection. there is a bowling alley and movie theater within five minutes of campus. not to mention the scenery of the up that makes for a great road trip. there is always something to do up here.
Tips for prospective students come visit the school and talk to students you see walking around. all the students here believe that the beliefs of this small school are what drew them here. the small class sizes and interactive campus make it easy to meet new people and create lifelong friendships.
In three sentences lake state is a small and interactive campus that is focused on a learning environment. it is personable and everyone knows everyone on campus, or they at least recognize them. it is a very worthwhile school to attend, i love the opportunities i have been given that bigger universities may not have been able to give me.
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Jessica from Attica, MI
01/03/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments Bang for the buck Like some colleges now there join with Barnes and nobles for a rent-o-book thing. Which I think is awesome that students and get there text books for a lot less.
Will enjoy being here I believe that I'll ready enjoy being at this school. When I visited it with my family both of my sisters as that they could see me being there. Also to me at less it had a ready home feel. But that just me.
Will learn a lot I love that they differ things at this school than others. One being the hunting, and fishing cleaning. I also like the fact that they had a shooting range. I think that it is very important that they tools that students can use for what there career may be. See I want to go in did a criminal justice so a think that it an amazing that they have many different types of law officers at and around that campus site. The school also has many historical to visit.
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12/22/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Students entering mechanical engineering, chemistry, fisheries and wildlife this is a great college for you!
Tips for prospective students If you're fine with a small town, lot's of hockey, and cold winter's you'll feel right at home.
Am enjoying being here I love the outdoors, and if you do too then you'll love it here! It's a small friendly campus with lots of campus activities.
Academic Rigor No matter what university you attend, if you don't keep up with your studies you will not succeed. The professors are not that demanding, some majors are more difficult than others but typically the work that is assigned helps with comprehension and mastery of your studies.
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Danielle from Custer, MI
07/13/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students If you're not afraid of a lot of snow at one time and like being outdoors this would be a great college.
Tips for prospective students Come and tour the campus. I toured the campus a couple times before I decided to attend. It's small so you can find your classes easily and fast. The campus is in a city but there are a lot of wilderness to be discovered too.
Am enjoying being here I love the upper peninsula. This is a small campus and I come from a small town so it isn't so overwhelming.
Am learning a lot The student to professor ratio is really good so you get to do a lot of one on one with your professor. It's helping me learn the material and then some extra.
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Jane from Grand Rapids, MI
12/22/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Lake State is surrounded by wildreness. It is great or the outdoorsy type. If you are laid back and love being outside, you will fit in fine. There are several differnt types of people here, but you wouldn't be hard pressed to find a guy with a neon orange hat and a camo coat on.
Tips for prospective students Come on up for a visit. You'll love the UP! It is so beautiful. However, if you cannot handle the cold, maybe this school is not right for you.
Bang for the buck There are a lot of fun and good things at Lake State. You learn a lot. My experience, knowledge, and time spent here has been priceless and memorable.
Am enjoying being here Sault Ste Marie is a lovely place to be. I love that when I am wearing Laker apparel throughout the city, random community members will stike up a conversation with you and you will end up talking for an hour. On campus, upperclassmen are extremely helpful and kind. Students in my class are equally kind and wonderful. People are really easy to get along with. From massive snowball fights on Brady lawn to a game of Apples to Apples in Osborn lobby to Laker hockey games in the arena, there is always something to do if you look hard enough.
Am learning a lot The professors at this university really take interest in who you are and in what you hope to accomplish at Lake State. It seems as though they acknowledge their role as a TEACHer and genuinely want to do their job.
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07/03/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
6 out of 6 people found this review useful. 33 of 33
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Nursing students, Fire Science students, CJ students, Fishers students, and some select others.
Tips for prospective students Try and spread out your Gen Ed's for the summer if you're planning on leasing off campus, that way you can take time on your major classes without feeling overwhemled with needed extras. Also, as of right now (2009 - 2010 school year), you'll pay a flat rate for credits. So whether you take 12 or 17 credits, you're paying the same amount. This would be the college to take that yoga class, or to learn to scuba dive. You'll enjoy it, and it'll be a stress reliever. Plus, you're already paying for it.
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America is dotted with dozens of great cities across its map - cities that may not get the publicity of the major metropolises but are excellent places nonetheless. One such city is Huntsville, Alabama.Huntsville is known as Rocket City and for good reason. It is home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which provides one of the best ways to spend an afternoon in the country. The center's museum boasts one of the most extensive collections of U.S. manned space flight hardware in the entire world. Additionally, the center's facilities include the Spacedome Theater, Rocket Park and the Education Training Center, home to NASA's Educator Resource Center.However, the best part of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center may be the Davidson Center for Space Exploration, which is home to a national historic treasure, the Saturn V rocket. The Saturn V was essential in America's space program and is one of the most powerful rockets ever made. Visitors will not only marvel at its size but also at the fun, interactive exhibits that surround it.If visitors to Huntsville get a bit weary of being surrounded by all of this modern technology there is a great deal of other things to do in the city. All through this October the Huntsville Botanical Garden, which is a great place to visit in its own right, is hosting the Scarecrow Trail. This fun, fall-themed attraction features hay rides and dozens of wacky scarecrows hidden throughout the lush gardens.Not only is Huntsville a great place to visit and spend time but it is an also a great place to do business. As one might suspect for a city so rich in space exploration history, Huntsville is home to a great deal of companies and institutions that focus on cutting-edge research such as the Army's Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and Cummings Research Park. Additionally, Huntsville was named America's Best City in 2009 by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, which based its rankings on the level of stable employment and potential for future growth.With a fast-moving business atmosphere coupled with all of the city's fun attractions, visitors may want to plan to get a room at an extended stay hotel in Huntsville.Travelers will have made a fine decision if they decide to stay at any of the many Marriott ExecuStay Huntsville properties in the area.Pam Casteline, the General Manager of Marriott ExecuStay in the region, says that about 90 percent of the guests at the ExecuStay in Huntsville are business travelers who stay there for an average of 89 days.Casteline says that guests choose ExecuStay properties because they provide "an economical and very comfortable option for people needing accommodations for a month or longer."She also says that the amount of space provided by ExecuStay separates it from traditional hotels."There is plenty of space for them to be comfortable and enjoy making it their own," Casteline says.Additionally, these properties provide a large living space, appliances and a fully-equipped kitchen, which separate them from normal hotels, according to Casteline. Rates at the ExecuStay properties in the Huntsville area are reasonable as well, starting at just $89 per night for a month-long stay in October and November.Another great extended stay option in the Huntsville area is the Candlewood Suites Huntsville. This extended stay hotel offers free high-speed internet, two separate phone lines and an oversized desk that business travelers will surely appreciate. The Candlewood Suites also provides a fitness center, movie lending library and free guest laundry facilities. Rates are also great and start at just $67 per night for a month-long stay.Huntsville may not be as large as many cities but it is certainly worth a long trip.
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NEW YORK - A batch of negative company news gave investors something to fret over Thursday.
A day after eking out its first record high of 2014, the stock lost ground Thursday as electronics retailer Best Buy, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, and railroad CSX had disappointing earnings news.
Consumer discretionary companies and banks fell the most.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped 2.49 points, or 0.1 percent, to 1,845.89 - retreating from the all-time high it hit the day before.
Best Buy fell the most in the S&P 500 index after the company reported a decline in sales during the crucial holiday season. Its shares plunged $10.74, or 29 percent, to $26.83.
Investors had high hopes that Best Buy, which has faced intense competition from companies like Amazon.com, would put itself back on track. The stock soared 236 percent last year. However, the company said Thursday that the aggressive price-matching policy it offered during the holidays backfired and sales fell 0.8 percent compared to a year ago.
Best Buy is not the only retailer to disappoint investors the last week.
Bed Bath & Beyond, Family Dollar and Target all cut their full-year outlooks last week after a weak holiday season. The only bright spot in the retail industry was Macy's, and even it announced layoffs of 2,500 employees as part of a restructuring.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 64.93 points, or 0.4 percent, to 16,417.01. The Nasdaq composite had a modest gain of 3.8 points, or 0.1 percent, to 4,218.69.
Goldman Sachs was the biggest drag on the Dow, falling $3.58, or 2 percent, to $175.17.
The bank reported a drop in fourth-quarter profit due to problems in its mortgages and bond trading division. However, Goldman's earnings did beat analysts' expectations.
The bond and mortgage businesses were also weak at Citigroup, whose results fell short of expectations. The stock dropped $2.39, or 4 percent, to $52.60.
The stock market is "fragile" right now, said Scott Clemons, chief investment strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman.
"If something were to go wrong, like if this earnings season continues to disappoint, I think any negative market reaction would be magnified," Clemons said. "The market is not as resilient as it was last year."
The company disappointments were not limited to the retailers and banks.
The railroad company CSX warned investors that it might be difficult to reach its own profit targets over the next two years because of ongoing weak demand for coal. The news pushed CSX down $1.99, or 7 percent, to $27.24. Other railroad stocks including Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern were lower.
It's still very early in earnings season. Roughly 70 members of the S&P 500 index report next week, including Microsoft, IBM, Delta Air Lines and McDonald's.
Quincy Krosby, a market strategist with Prudential Financial, said the market desperately needs companies to deliver on expectations this quarter and should find more direction next week once more companies report.
"We need the economic data and corporate earnings to be strong enough to support these valuations," Krosby said.
Investors retreated into the traditional "safe havens:" government bonds, high dividend stocks and gold. The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.84 percent from a yield of 2.89 percent the day before. Bond yields fall as prices rise.
Gold rose $1.90, or 0.2 percent, to $1,240.20 an ounce.
In other company news:
-CEC Entertainment, the parent company of the Chuck E. Cheese pizza parlor chain, rose $6.32, or 13 percent, to $54.75. CEC agreed to be bought by the private equity firm Apollo Global Management for $950 million.
- Nu Skin plunged $30.43, or 26 percent, to $84.80. Chinese officials accused Nu Skin of operating a pyramid scheme. Nu Skin, based in Provo, Utah, sells skin care and nutritional products through a direct-selling model.


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openSUSE doesn't have a default. I'm not sure about Mandriva. It either uses KDE by default or has none. (I'm talking about the DVDs. The CD versions alre always either GNOME or KDE, sometimes others as well.)
It also depends how you see Kubuntu. The Kubuntu community sees itself as a separate destro that just uses Ubuntu as a base (similar to how Linux Mint sees itself). Same with Xubuntu, but I don't know if Xubunu has many users (Kubuntu has many, Xubuntu probably not).
Xandros is also a big distro -- it's just without any communiy involvement and it's targeted towards OEMs.
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SUBLETTE COUNTY – With no new precipitation and strong, moisture-drawing winds, drying grasses and trees in the landscapes around Sublette County hold the potential to be kindling for major wildfires.
Monday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced intensive fire restrictions in its lands managed by the Kemmerer and Rock Springs field offices, joining the Rawlins field office's restrictions – except for fully enclosed grills or stoves with spark arrester screens, approved fire grates and stoves using pressurized fuel.
Smoking in those regions is also restricted to bare three-foot areas that have nothing flammable.
The only reason the BLM's Pinedale region hasn't seen stricter fire restrictions yet on the public lands it manages, according to spokeswoman Shelley Gregory, is due to Sublette County's higher altitude.
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Also last week, the Forest Service issued a "high" fire danger warning throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF).
Thursday, BLM and BTNF officials issued the elevated "high" fire danger level on public lands where restrictions are now in place.
"A high fire danger rating means that fires can start easily and spread quickly," stated the announcement. "When determining fire danger ratings, fire managers use several indices such as: the moisture content of grasses, shrubs and trees; projected weather conditions (including temperatures and possible wind events); the ability of fire to spread after ignition; and the availability of firefighting resources across the country.
By Friday, the BLM, BTNF, Teton Interagency Fire and county officials, as well as the state parks division and Grand Teton National Park, imposed extra restrictions on an expanded area including Uinta, Teton and Sweetwater counties along with most of the state's eastern counties.
"The potential for fire activity has increased due to very dry vegetation combined with warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds. Local residents and visitors alike should exercise caution and practice heightened fire safety at all times," said BTNF spokeswoman Mary Cernicek.
Also on Friday, Sublette County was following the "high" fire danger level issued by the BLM and BTNF and was monitoring the local "live fuel moistures," according to fire warden TJ Hunt.
"I talked to the BLM and the Forest Service today and we probably won't do any (tougher) restrictions for two to three weeks, depending on the weather," Hunt said.
He said they will all continue to monitor moisture levels in live fuels such as grass, shrubs, brush and trees, and said when those dry out below a comfortable level fire restrictions will probably be put in place everywhere – private lands and public.
The danger comes from having two past good growing seasons where grasses and brush grew well and are now dried out; other factors are the vast numbers of dead or dying beetle-killed trees.
Combining increased dried fuels with a low-snow winter and low precipitation level for this spring and summer means the public must be "very diligent" in using fires, he said.
Cernicek said the Teton Interagency Fire area "typically does not reach high fire danger prior to mid July."
"This year is tracking similar to 2007, when the area was elevated to high fire danger on June 25, very high fire danger on July 1 and extreme fire danger on July 5."
She pointed out the Horse Creek Fire, between Daniel and Big Piney, started on June 21, 2007 and burned 8,590 acres in the Big Piney District of the BTNF.
On Monday, the BTNF and Teton Interagency Fire reported a 100-acree blaze named the Fontenelle Fire 33 miles northwest of La Bare, with a total of 12 active firefighters including eight smoke jumpers, with one helicopter and more engines requested.
Gov. Mead's request for an agricultural disaster declaration for all of Wyoming except Teton County, for potential federal assistance, did not have a response at press time.
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What was it that made episode two of Top Chef Masters season five so uncomfortable? Was it the strange tête-à-tête between Kathie Lee Gifford and judge James Oseland? Perhaps it was the animorphism used by cheftestant Sue Zemanick to describe her sous chef.
No, neither. It was the use of the phrase "PoW Chic."
But, we'll get to that later. First ….
The episode begins with the master cheftestants walking in on their sous chefs midway through a challenge – a mise en place race.
Whoever's sous chef is the fastest at prepping celery root, pomegranate, squid and lamb will get immunity during a quickfire elimination test.
A QUICKFIRE ELIMINATION!? Whoa. Even worse, after the first sous chef finishes, the 30 minute quickfire begins, which means all the other chefs have to lose precious time getting their mise en place finished before they can cook.
Sang Yoon's sous chef Ted Hopson wins and the two men demonstrate an awkward bro-hug/pat on the back.
After we see two different styles of employee mentorship from cheftestants whose sous chefs did not do well.
Friendly: Franklin Becker is basically like "Don't worry about it. I got this."
Petulant: Neal Fraser took to confessional to sound his grievance, saying, "My sous chef Jason put me a little bit behind. Uh, thank you, thank you Jason. I'm going to punch you in the face."
For this quickfire, it's up to Gail Simmons to decide the chefs' fates. She's not impressed with Richard Sandoval's lamb tartare with yuzu broth — the result of a desperate attempt to make his dish in just 10 minutes — and Sandoval is sent packing.
Before they can truly mourn Sandoval's departure, the remaining chefs already have to get ready for their next elimination challenge.
They have 45 minutes to shop for an Asian dish that's inspired by an American classic, and their creations will be served from stands at an Asian-themed night market.
The short shopping trip may be too much pressure for some. Douglas Keane is seen running back and forth past his shopping cart yelling "Where's my cart!?"
Swearing someone stole it, he doesn't even notice the children he's next to when he yells "How f***** up is that?"
But that's not as awkward as the joint confessional with Zemanick and her sous chef Nick Lama.
"I'm just grateful to have my little show puppy Nick here," Zemanick said as Lama sat, looking queasy, next to her. "When you take a thoroughbred on the road — that would be me — you bring a little pony or goat to keep it company and make sure that it feels safe. And that's what my little pony over here is all about."
Show puppy be damned, ultimately this thoroughbred's Asian market creation would land her in the bottom three.
The market is in a warehouse that could easily be the basis for the classic Nintendo game 'Michael Jackson's Moonwalker.'
But Simmons saw something different.
"I would call the atmosphere PoW chic," she said.
Let's break that down a bit.
Atmosphere: The ambience or environment
PoW: Prisoner of War
Chic: Elegant or stylish
You can put that all together yourself.
Joining Simmons and Host Curtis Stone are judges Francis Lam and Oseland. And also, who's that schmoozing in the background? Kathie Lee Gifford herself.
And it turns out she and Oseland do not like each other. Consider this one exchange as they tried his crispy chicken and dumplings.
Oseland: "I love this dish."
Gifford: "I didn't like it at all."
Oseland: "You don't like it at all? Get away! Get out of here!"
Gifford: "Snob! I sense a snob!"
Oseland: "Come inside my body. Come inside my palate and experience this dish."
Gifford: "That would be a first."
Oseland: "It would. Really."
It's important to note how genuine their animosity seemed. Later, Oseland seemed to take glee at the prospect of Gifford having to eat a shrimp head (courtesy of Yoon).
But Gifford always gets the last word (just ask Hoda Kotb). As she said goodbye to our judges, she turned to Oseland and said, "And you, see a shrink, it'll be alright."
Damn. That's a stone-cold jab.
With Gifford out of the picture. The judges are cleared to bring Voltaggio into the top three, along with Sang and Keane.
Sang's shrimp and slaw wins the day!
But someone's gotta go. And today the judges couldn't get past the thick bread Jenn Louis used for her banh mi.
The rest of the cheftestants are still stuck on Top Chef Masters like PoWs in a chic Bravo prison.


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Georgia will have 18 players from its most recent signing class coming to a defense that lost Alec Ogletree, Jarvis Jones and a slew of starters.
Only one — inside linebacker Ryne Rankin from Orlando — got a chance to work with the departing players when the early enrollee joined them for on campus bowl practices.
"The first day was rough," Rankin said. "Go out with all the big boys — it's a lot different than high school. They just throw you to the wolves and see what you can do. I got pushed around at the end of some plays. I guess they were just messing with me."
Rankin, who bypassed high school all-star games to practice in Athens in December, is one of four inside linebackers Georgia signed in this year's class.
Johnny O'Neal, from West Laurens High School, and Tim Kimbrough, from Indianapolis, will join the program in time for summer workouts.
South Gwinnett's Reggie Carter, like Rankin, is among 13 early enrollees for Georgia.
"I get an early advantage on knowing the playbook and knowing the pace of how things go," said Carter, who will take part in spring practices set to begin on March 2.
They join an inside linebacker corps that returns starter Amarlo Herrera, but lost leading tackler Ogletree as well as Christian Robinson and Mike Gilliard.
"That's one of the reasons why I came to Georgia," Rankin said. "I scoped out the opportunities I had to come here and play early. It's just about competing. Everyone's got to compete. You can be the biggest, fastest and strongest, but you've got to know your playbook."
Rankin said Ogletree, Jones and safety Bacarri Rambo told him not to back down from anybody.
That shouldn't be a problem for a player who racked up 189 tackles as a junior at East River High. He came close to that last season with 176.
"You've got to fly around to the ball," the 6-foot-1, 230-pound Rankin said. "If you ain't in the camera angle, my dad gets a little mad."
That would be Marc Rankin, who is head coach at East River. He also played linebacker at Cincinnati.
Being a coach's son has its perks.
Like taking a 3,300-mile spring break tour to scout out about a dozen colleges.
One school on his radar was "linebacker U" — Penn State — but Rankin said he was sold on Georgia when he stopped in Athens.
Rankin likes to hunt more than ball-carriers.
His dorm room in Athens has a hog head, four deer antler mounts, a big bass and a Gator head.
He showed up for interviews last week wearing a camouflage T-shirt.
Rankin met Carter during Rankin's official visit for the Tennessee game. They texted regularly and now hang out as college students while their former high school classmates finish up their senior years.
The 6-foot-1, 225-pound Carter tore the ACL in his right knee first game of junior season, knocking him out the entire season.
He committed to Georgia the week before the Bulldogs' spring game and told any schools that still pursued him that he was "100 percent committed to the Bulldogs."
What wasn't 100 percent, he said, was his knee during his senior year.
"I lost some of that explosion," he said. "I felt since coming here early and getting the workouts in, I've been feeling better and better. Right now, I've been working out without the brace on. I don't even wear the brace anymore."
Tom Luginbill, recruiting analyst for ESPN, said Rankin, O'Neal and Kimbrough are "important pieces of the puzzle" for Georgia.
"I think it's a really good class from the standpoint that they complement the guys that we have here right now," defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said. "I think they really help fill needs that we have."
The 6-foot, 228-pound Kimbrough is ranked as the nation's No. 93 overall prospect by Scout.com. Carter is No. 195 and O'Neal is No. 249.
"I think Tim Kimbrough will be physically ready to step in, learn the terminology and the speed of the game coming from Indiana and really adapt at the SEC," said Chad Simmons, recruiting analyst for Scout.com.
Carter thinks he's ready for his own jump to the college level.
"I feel good," Carter said, "but we'll see in the spring."
Notes: Outside linebacker signee Davin Bellamy from Chamblee High expects to be "ready around June" after undergoing shoulder surgery on his labrum. Bellamy picked Georgia over Tennessee and Oregon after decommitting from Florida State. "He's a guy who can generate pass-rush off the edge," Grantham said on signing day. "You can compare him to Jordan Jenkins in what he's done for us. He's got burst off the ball. Those guys are hard to find and I think he can be a really good asset to us."


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Bigotry and ignorance are not aspects of race, and when you try to link the two, you simply make her feel justified in her vile behavior. I've served with far too many honorable and decent people of all races to accept that this kind of evil is a function of skin, rather than the stupidity of those who encourage, aid and abet it.
Sic Hacer Pace, Para Bellum.
Before you can do things for people, you must be the kind of man who can get things done. But to get things done, you must love the doing, not the people!
But, based on the news today, you have to admit that the vast majority of racial crimes committed are black against white. Just look at some of the recent news items: old white man gets beat up by group of black teens; old white woman is raped by black teen, black womam admits to mistreating vets (assumed to be white ones), etc. In addition, it appears that black on white crime has increased since the election of 0bama in '08.
Bigotry and ignorance may not be a function of skin color but skin color is the key component in racial division."The beauty of the Second Amendment is that you won't need it until they try to take it away."---Thomas Jefferson
I don't deny it, but skin color is not the determining factor, the culture and attitudes of the perps are. Given that, black on white crime is the most common cross-racial crime, and much of it would constitute hate crimes, as defined by law, if the powers that be were not hypocritically promoting false narratives of oppression. However, it's one thing to say that a given community has a high level of lawlessness and negative attitudes, and another to call them "animals".
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I'm not the poster that used that term, however, when one views video such as the Reginald Denning beating, animal comes to mind. I recognize that incidents like that aren't restricted to blacks, browns, or any particular race, creed or national origin, but you have to admit that those incidents seem to be more prevelant with the 'post racial' blacks here in the US.
I remember watching another video that went viral a few years ago where a bunch of muslim men in some muslim country killed a 17 year old girl because she was accused of 'disgracing' her family. It was savage and it tore at my heart to see that little girl trying to cover herself while circled by her kicking, clawing, punching, screaming, foaming tormenters, when one of those animals, that's right, animals, dropped a concrete block on her head crushing it. Sometimes people justifiably earn the label 'animal' and in the 'post racial' US, blacks seem to be the most egar and willing to step up to the plate. FWIW, it's my opinion that if we let the mooslims gain control they'll make the black thugs look like boy scouts."The beauty of the Second Amendment is that you won't need it until they try to take it away."---Thomas Jefferson
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04-09-2013, 02:27 PMUltimately the best reason to avoid making such a comment is because the conversation will be diverted from the issue at hand to one of terminology and sensitivity. But since the train has jumped the track, I will once again point out that no matter how many times the claim is made, racism or the complaint against a racial minority is not really or simply about the color of a person's skin. The physical features are the outward sign of tribe, and tribe is generated by endogamy within a culture. Ergo, the behaviors associated with people with black skin are not due to the black skin; both the skin and the behavior are generated by the tribe which produces them.
Of course it's not accurate to lump all persons with black skin together anymore than it is to lump the Irish in with Turks or southern lowland Americans in with southern mountain Americans. And we know that Americans don't universally do this. There have been studies that show that Americans react quite differently to negroes with British, French, or African accents than we do to American negroes who speak in urban dialect.
Very few people are going to meet a black man in the military (other than Allen West) and think, "There goes a nword." Especially if he's an officer. Now you and I both know that there are indeed some deserving black people in the military who inspire almost anyone who knows them to think, "There goes an nword.", but not categorically.
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04-09-2013, 02:30 PMLet's smack her around to see how she likes it.
Then you are failing to see the elephant in the room. While there are exceptions of course(call it a faction who get it), for the most part, the black community in this country have made themselves into something short of wild animals. Every city in this country that is predominantly black is a crime ridden shit hole. As you said, I also work with many honorable and decent people, whoever, the laziest people I work with are the people of color. The one's who are more apt to break the undue familiarity are the black officers and more specifically black female officers. Now don't get me wrong, there are knuckleheads of all stripes just as there are good people of all stripes but considering the prison system is over 39% occupied by the race that only has a 12% of the country's population. You can't look at that number and not think there's something wrong here. And in the end, even the one's we believe to be honorable and decent always err on the side of race.
There's more to my reasoning involving the rest of the world but it's too long to get into right now but I'll just throw this out: What predominantly black country with black leadership isn't a rotting cesspool of corruption. Hell, what American city who's leadership is predominantly black isn't a rotting cesspool of corruption. I can't seem to think of any.Deplorably Proud To Be An American
A few years ago I remember seeing in USA Today where they broke down race and crime and, paraphrasing a bit, it broke down like this:
95% of violent crimes against blacks were committed by other blacks meaning 5% of crimes against blacks are committed by non-blacks(this includes Hispanics).
92% of violent crimes committed against whites were committed by other whites meaning that 8% were committed by non-whites.
This was in an article from 2008. Since Obama has been elected the race of black on white crime seems to have skyrocketed. Now the question that needs to be asked, which side is more racist?Deplorably Proud To Be An American
Those 2 idiots who shot that 13 month old baby in Georgia are animals. Those 2 idiots who killed that little girl here in NJ for her bike are animals. Most street gangs are of some kind of minority persuasion and their tactics are most predatory. To prove my point, name me 1 predominantly white street gang.
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If we ask a user to do something, he or she should get a payback in time, money, quality or satisfaction.
It's stupidly simple, yet it's frighteningly easy it is to find examples of bug trackers that create work for their users without generating additional benefit.
Some of this stuff is entrenched in the history of the software industry. Take for example the concept of rating a bug with a priority and a severity. I don't know where the concept came from, but I imagine someone somewhere created a ticket that was very low in priority but very high in severity:
John: Why is this bug rated as very-low priority? It totally crashes the system.
Alex: Because only 1 in 10,000 users will ever see it.
John: But it CRASHES THE SYSTEM. Are you telling me that's low priority?
Alex: Look, I get that it's serious, but we use priority to help us, well, prioritize what to do next. This one doesn't impact enough people to rise to the top of the list.
John: So, you're telling me that one user that has his entire installation blow up on him would call this a "very low priority". Think of the customers - it's not all about you and your code!
Alex: **groan** Ok, how about this. Lets create another column in the spreadsheet called "Severity". We'll give this one a "very high" severity but a "very low" priority. How's that sound?
John: As long as you get some urgency on this I don't care what you call it. Just don't tell me that something that fails catastrophically is not important.And the Severity Column is born. It comes from a good place - caring about your customers is good! The trouble is that severity is a totally useless concept. Some might call it a vanity stat. Something that makes you feel like you're getting good, actionable information, but in reality is just sucking time and energy out of your work day.
Does knowing a bug is severe help you decide which one to work on? Yes, but there is more to the story. In the case of John and Alex, Alex correctly understood that even severe bugs that have little impact on the business are low priority. In other words, the severity is baked into the priority. Highlighting it separately does nothing but create confusion, duplicate data, and take extra time to manage.
And that is why TrackJumper tickets don't have a severity field.