Michigan State University versus the University of Michigan. This year, however, there's a new competition in which the schools can battle. The seniors of the U of M have challenged the seniors of MSU to see which school has the highest level of senior class participation. Seniors can show their support by donating money to the senior class gift, an MSU tradition since 1873. Anything we do to compete against the U of M is fun, especially when we win.
Students donate a selected sum of money to the college from which they graduate.
The money will go toward scholarships, study abroad programs, lectureships and new equipment for MSU classrooms. The competition ends March 30, 2001. Students who cannot afford to make an immediate donation have the option to pledge a sum of money and pay in October 2001. Reminders will be sent out prior to the due date. Kyla Taylor, co-chair of the Senior Class Council, said the challenge against the U of M will encourage students to make pledges and donations.