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Show Life Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 Page 9 Student rescues weeds and loves green plants By RUTH CORN guest writer While most girls would love roses for Valentines day, it was a tough decision for senior Elisabeth 'Liz' Mussler when asked whether she would rather be given a plant or cut flowers. She ran through her options of roses, tulip plants or mini rose bushes. Mussler, senior in horticulture from Thatcher, Idaho, said she loves to grow things. "Things that are green and growing make me happy," she said. Mussler said one of her favorite things to do is to buy plants that are on clearance at grocery store nurseries and to bring them alive once again. She said she has a lipstick plant at home in Idaho that has taken her three years to revive, but said it has finally bloomed again. Mussler said she not only loves her major, but enjoys being involved in the College of Agriculture and keeps a very busy schedule. She is the president of the Agriculture Ambassadors, and vice president of the Plant (Bring a date, but no nibbling on the ears) Science Club. She also works as an office assistant and peer advisor in the plant science department and is active in her church. "I love working with and helping people," she said. Musler said her passion for plants results in some funny stories. She said she was walking around campus one day to identify plants with her class and came across a weed known as a broad leaf plantain. Upon seeing a lawnmower, the class rushed to stop the machinery before the weed was cut. She said the class explained to the man that if he were to continue to cut the weed it would not return next year. Mussler said the whole experience was humorous for a lot of individuals involved. "I think it was a funny sight for a lot of people walking around us watching us try to save this weed," Mussler said. When asked why anyone should be horticulture major, Mussler said the information gained is applicable to anyone's outdoor work. "You can just go home and apply it on your own yard or TO BEST DEAL ffiPUTO ECCUS ICE QffiM t-y? Mon-Thur 5-11,Fr!5-12,SaM2-12t Adults $6 Students with ID $5 Children $4 Organized group rates with prior arrangements y CalU35-755-5755 " Get a Duck off -Bring your student I.D. Check out our website at www.greencanyonfarms.com 2850N100E Next to Eales Ice Arena off Main St. Turn by Nate & Andy's SENIOR LIZ MUSSLER from Thatcher, Idaho is majoring in ornamental horticulture. CAMERON PETERSON photo garden," she said. Mussler said she enjoys being a part of the College of Agriculture. "You can see your success in agriculture," she said. "Your work has such a tangible result that comes along with it and you can even eat your success." Mussler's plan for the future is to pursue a master's degree in extension or work at a production nursery. "I look forward to the time I can give back to Utah State," she said, "because of the opportunities it has given me," 30% Off For USU Students -ruth corn @gmail. com JJ1 am on d Scattery jewelry Building a park with a cause By SARAH NUTTING guest writer Shovels, rakes and other garden tools will be the College of Agriculture's best friends as they renovate a park, located just south of the teaching greenhouses on 1400 North, in honor of former faculty member Bill Cambell. Braden Jensen, senator for the College of Agricuture said the agricultural department has a tradition of participating in service projects all over the Logan community. Many supporters and alumni of the College of Agriculture have donated money for the funding of this mini park and Jensen said this year the college is helping to build the park to honor Cambell. Shayna Andersen, development staff assistant for the college, said this service project is not only an asset to the Logan community, but an honor and celebration for former professor in the College of Agriculture, Bill Cambell. Andersen said Cambell recently celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 23 and his family has made a donation for the funding of the mini park. In honor of their grandfather and father, the Cambell family gathered for a small celebration on Tuesday, Andersen said. As part of the celebration, a tree was planted and a plaque was placed in the ground honoring him and his support within the College of Agriculture she said. Many students in the college have expressed their feelings on the importance of this service project. "It provides self-gratification, knowing it benefit's others in the long run," said Ty Smith, senior majoring in agriculture education. "It is always nice to see the end 435-755-5755 result of something you put so much time and work into." Amy Peterson, sophomore in agriculture education, said service projects are important to every college and have helped develop the campus USU has today. Peterson said the memorials and benches found on campus provide a spirit that keeps students striving for their dreams. "Every building has a person's name on it," she said, "and we need their examples to bring the colleges together and unify the campus to exemplify the true spirit of an Aggie." Jensen said the college has the opportunity to name the park, and this service project has become the college's top priority. 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