The end of summer is approaching, and many students may secretly be happy about school starting up again soon. Summer provides some students with a lot of free time, which can soon turn to monotony around late July.A good way to kill three or four hours is a round of golf at the LSU golf course. It’s a mere two minutes away from campus, and not to expensive. If you are adept with the clubs, you have the option to play a quick nine holes or take your time with 18 holes. Or, if you’re like me — making contact with the ball is a skill that evades me — you can drive the golf cart around for your friends. Some of my happiest memories are from when I tagged along with my dad or my boyfriend and his friends and spent a leisurely day at the LSU golf course. Plus, that grass feels so good under your bare feet. Try it.Along with waiting for school to start, most of us are waiting for football season. Next time you are in the stadium, or at any sporting event, say hi to the biggest supporter out there — Mike the mascot. Now, I have been scared of mascots and other giant furry creatures since my childhood, but Mike is a different story. When I was a freshman, my friends and I had really good seats for most of the games — close to the tunnel where the players come out. Mike was a frequent visitor to our section, and I always tried to avoid him until the day he came right up to me and put his arm around me. I quickly got over my fear, and have enjoyed his company ever since. Another important figure on campus you should try to greet is the SG president. You will likely go through a couple in your tenure at the University, but they are usually genuinely nice people who are —believe it or not — interested in what you have to say. And lastly, not to toot our own horn, but pick up a copy of the Reveille every once in a while. It will keep you up to date on University news, and at the very least, the crossword can keep you entertained during those less-than exciting classes.Ellen Zielinski is a 21-year-old   communication studies senior from Baton Rouge.
 
 
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