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Mike's Blog

Late Thursday Nights/Early Friday Mornings…

2:15AM

Why am I writing a blog entry at 2:15 in the morning? Truthfully, I am not really sure why. I am in the process of writing a paper that is due tomorrow morning and am currently in the process of pulling an all-nighter in order to complete this task.

I decided to take a quick break after consuming copious amounts of caffeine, Chinese food and sour gummy worms. Usually my nights/mornings are not this hectic but once in a while I am forced to go buy the twelve back of Mellow Yellow, pick up some Chinese food and make a lovely date with my homework.

However, I am currently having a difficult time concentrating on my studies because I am very excited about this upcoming Saturday, which will be the last Gopher Football home game of the season! We will be playing Iowa (which should also contribute to having a big turnout given they are one of our bigger rivals next to Madison) and desperately need a win (we just lost a really really (have I stressed the 'really enough?) close game to the Badgers). So Saturday I will be cheering the Gophers to a victory, which is important because a win would help us secure a better bowl game.

This Saturday is also very special due to the fact that it will be the last game that the Gophers will play in the Metrodome downton. Where will the Gophers be playing next year? A new on-campus football stadium is in the process of being completed and will be finished this up-coming fall 2009 football season (and it's an outdoor stadium!).

The stadium (which will be called TCF Bank Stadium) will be shaped like a horseshoe and will be located right by the Williams and Mariucci arenas. Another interesting fact about the Gopher Stadium is that it will contain the largest locker room in NCAA football. The locker room will also be shaped like a football (the only other stadium (pro or college) with a locker room shaped like a football is Lambeau Field/home of the Green Bay Packers). As you can see, I am very excited for next season but will be cheering my team on to one last win before they move to their new location on campus.

One this note I feel it is time to get back to my paper writing,

Wish me luck!

-Mike

 November 21st, 2008
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  • Class & major: senior; psychology, Spanish minor
  • Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
  • Why a liberal arts degree : Before applying to the U of M I was thinking about majoring in psychology. After asking questions and researching, I learned that the U of M's program is ranked with the best. This was the most influential determinate of enrolling in the U because my focus was the quality of the education I would receive. Overall, CLA has stood up to my expectations and is helping me discover my abilities and potential.
  • My advice for a good first semester : It goes by fast, so enjoy it! Keep your door open to new opportunities, meeting new friends, and getting involved in activities. Some critial advice is to make sure to STUDY a lot your freshman year. You won't have the option to get behind.
  • Favorite hangout on campus: the big comfy chairs in Coffman
  • Favorite quotation: "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." - Gandhi