After reading Shanna Zilisch’s response to Jonathan Miller’s column “Iowa State is what you make it,” I was shocked at how misled Zilisch is.

Perhaps her motivation to respond the way she did was in the course of a personal vendetta, I don’t know, but after reading Miller’s column, I was quite motivated.

I realized that ISU provides opportunities that we would otherwise not have.

ISU can open doors that we didn’t even know existed.

I happen to have done a little research on Jonathan Miller.

Miller has compiled three motivational books and is currently running a successful business of his own.

He is a professional motivational speaker who speaks to companies, various organizations and to students.

He writes motivational columns, has been president of a large campus organization,d all while being a student here at ISU.

I believe his experience here at ISU gives him all the right in the world to give advice to students on how to succeed.

I applaud Miller for speaking out to new and older students alike and reminding them of the opportunities that ISU can provide for them.

I too encourage all students not to take ISU for granted.

Get involved, meet new people, learn new things.

Get out there and make the most of your time at ISU!

Shawn Spooner

Junior

Exercise and sport science and pre-medicine