After being a freshman at Fitchburg State University for about three weeks, I've taken notice of the different things that make this school unique and the different traditions that go on here at Fitchburg State. Every college has their own special qualities, but there's something about this school that makes it a little more special than the rest.

1. You can spot the school from afar because the smokestack is basically a beacon.

2. You Refer Holmes Dining Hall as "Daka."

3. You don't understand why only one staircase reaches the bottom of Russell Towers.

4. There's nothing better than a Friday/Saturday football game at Elliot Field.

5. Walking to the McKay Complex is a huge pain in the butt.

6. All the academic buildings feel like you're walking into Hell or Antarctica, there's no in between.

7. Parking is basically impossible.

8. Your life is completely put in the hands of your One Card.

9. Seeing all the clubs at Rock The Block is great and all, but let's be honest, you went mostly for all the free stuff.

10. Campus Pizza is a life saver.

11. When you feel like partying you just take a walk down Myrtle Street.

12. You practically live at The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library.

13. You love the beauty of the classic New England campus.

14. You're happy you've decided to become a Falcon!