Arizona State University - Sun Devil Spark / Sahuaro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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INTRODUCTION 5d

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MOVING Brandie Whitfield believed she was serving a purpose by being a involved in Whitfield was a member of STARS, an Taking Action to Reach Success. Whitfield, a second year student said she chose this organization because they provided mentors for their members and she wanted to meet more people with the same ethnic For Whitfield, the organization accomplished its purpose because it helped her academically, socially and personally. The mentors that are provided through this organization are excellent, Whitfield said. It ' s a good way to network with other black on campus. Whitfield, who was an industrial design major, did not have the advantage of living on campus like she during her first year of school year and that STARS gave her the opportunity to become more involved with campus life. She added that living off campus really did create a with meeting people. This was the main reason why she said she joined an organization. Living off campus creates a disadvantage with meeting other people especially since you Continued acronym for Students Text by Melanie Newsome (Above) Gatherin for a STARS meeting, Whitfield and her room Kadina Green laugh before the meeting Whitfield has a member of STARS for one year. (Right) devotes her during a I like STARS. There ' s a lot of good information Whitfield said. Most of friends are involve the group. Photos Craig Valenzuela INTRODUCTION

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Brandie Whitfield Kadina Green