Oct. 19, 2011

EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State field hockey team will feature a freshman student-athlete every week this fall in attempt to "Meet the Spartans". This week freshman Heather Howie (Glasgow, Scotland) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions about her favorite music and her experience so far at MSU. Howie leads the team in assists with four.

Name: Heather Howie

Nickname & why?: Hezza, Firbee

Year in School: Freshman

Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland

Major: Hospitalty Business

Jersey Number: 7

Favorite class: Anything that's not English

Favorite movie: The Hangover

Favorite food: Salmon

Favorite restaurant: Wagammas

Do you have any special talents: I am secretly Nicki Minaj

Do you have any famous relatives: My Auntie won the Olympics for curling in 2002

Pets: Hamster, Chester

Siblings: Sister, Alison

What do you want to be when you grow up: To run my own business

Where is the most exotic place you have traveled to: Tunisia, Africa

Dream vacation spot: Bahamas

Favorite musician or band: Nicki Minaj

What song gets you pumped up before a game: Nicki Minaj, super bass

Why did you pick MSU: Facilties!

Favorite TV show: Desperate Housewives

Favorite thing to do besides play field hockey: Chill with friends

Favorite store to shop: Topshop

If you were not playing field hockey, what other sport would you be involved with: Athletics

Favorite spot on campus: The field

Favorite pro sport & team: Football, Manchester United

Pre-game ritual: Dance in the locker room