Name: Michael Helmers

Hometown: Plano

High School: Plano High School

Major(s): Management     Year: Senior

RSO/Clubs: Student Orientation Committee, Marching Salukis, Residence Hall Association

Hobbies/Interests: Playing the trumpet, reading, relaxing, bowling, hiking, camping

Favorite Place on Campus: Old campus has a really cozy feel to it. It also lets you know that this school was here a hundred years ago, and will be here in another hundred years.

Best of SIUC: There are several terrific sports programs offered here at SIU, and I enjoy watching everything from football to softball.

Advice to New Students: Go to class! Step one in succeeding in college is showing up to your classes, regardless of when the class starts.