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A note to black professors at PWIs: Stop patronizing me in front of my white classmates

Chandra Fleming

November 1, 2019

"Calling me out in front of my predominantly white class, insisting that I need to change my hair because it’s not suitable enough for broadcast is degrading. It’s degrading because, as a black woman myself, I should want to feel welcomed and looked up to you, but I can’t. The simple fact is I am being treated wrongly by my own kind in the worst way possible."

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Column: Halloween isn't what it used to be now that I'm an adult

Wendy Guzman

October 30, 2019

"So many of the good parts about Halloween get ruined for us the older we get, and it can be hard to find light — or should I say darkness — in the holiday."

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Column: Why East Neighborhood is actually not that bad

Eli McKown

October 9, 2019

East Neighborhood is commonly referred to as one of the worst Neighborhoods. However, East is a lot better than what people make it out to be.

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Column: Are 'straight pride' parades wrong?

Emily Ludwa

September 18, 2019

"While we have the ability to denounce others’ ignorance and refusal to conform, we can’t coerce them to change. We live in a bilateral society. There will always be two sides to any situation. The best we can do is try to understand our counterparts."

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Column: Yes means yes, and anything else means no

Domonique Clemons

September 21, 2015

As the world economy continues its rapid globalization and expansion, it is more vital than ever that we maintain our higher education system’s integrity and intrinsic social value.

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Column: Affirmative consent will muddy the waters with sexual assault

Jessica Sattler

September 17, 2015

In the wake of the release of the report finding Michigan State at fault for creating a “sexually hostile learning environment,” the rate of sexual assaults on campus and what can be done about them are being discussed now more than ever.

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Our civil rights movement continues

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

January 16, 2015

Martin Luther King, Jr. is someone I’ve admired since I was little. I remember my first encounter with one of the persons that would later give sense to the words equality, justice and peace.

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Sexy costumes are not empowering, should be frowned upon

Cameron Macko

October 31, 2014

By Cameron Macko cmacko@statenews.com The costumes some women choose to wear on Halloween are shocking, to say the least.

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Sexy Halloween costumes are not an issue

Emily Jenks

October 31, 2014

Get geared up for casual feminism: the Halloween edition. Each and every single year, there are hundreds of MSU girls dressed up in costumes that show a lot of skin.

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Online homework tool inefficient

Leslie Hemenway

October 26, 2014

WeBWorK is an online homework program utilized by classes such as Math 103, Math 132, etc. OH Basically, homework assignments become available, and you have a limited time to complete them. Unfortunately, I am one of the unlucky students forced to use this program. It doesn’t seem so bad in theory, but in reality, WeBWorK is terrible.

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Eating alone is not as bad as it seems

Lizzie Nagel

October 26, 2014

The first time I ate alone on campus, I was extremely self conscious.

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Moderation key for both partying and Netflix binges

Lizzie Nagel

October 20, 2014

Growing up, I always thought college would be a non-stop party.

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Student section booing "It's On Us" campaign ad is disrespectful

Emily Jenks

October 7, 2014

At the Nebraska game this Saturday at Spartan Stadium, an ad came on the big screens for The White House’s It’s On Us campaign, which is a call to arms for everyone ? yes, everyone, “not just men” ? to stop perpetuating the culture that generates sexual assault.The stadium watched quietly as the commercial played.

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You bought football season tickets, now use them

For the last two home games, the Spartan football team has come out of the tunnel to an empty top deck and a Rose Bowl banner. A Rose Bowl banner that, if it adorned the stadiums of other schools, would be enough to get every seat in the stadium filled.

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If extracurricular activities aren’t benefiting you, hit the books

Rachel Brauer

September 29, 2014

Spreading yourself thin isn’t a wise choice if you haven’t established yourself and a daily schedule. If your routine is constantly changing and evolving, it’s hard to be organized and stay up to speed with the things that really matter, like doing well in your classes.

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Concerts need to come through for students

Kevin Lange

September 28, 2014

For as long as can be remembered, concerts have been to college kids what Florida is to tourists. The best-known names in the entertainment industry — be it rappers, singers, bands or comedians — always seem to possess a magnetic force, hauling in crazed fans, truckloads of revenue, and, most importantly, great nights all around.

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Height differences should not hinder a good relationship

Emily Jenks

September 28, 2014

Our society tells us that couples need to be a certain way in order to be compatible. It tells us to completely ignore an entire group of people, based solely on physical attributes. It took some soul-searching to realize that doesn't matter.

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Part-time job applications develop longtime career skills

Jacob Sailor

September 25, 2014

Job applications are one of those necessary steps in a career that promises more frustration than opportunity. A single application can take quite some time to fill out. And sometimes, the best you can hope for after submitting an application is briefly meeting with the manager and shaking hands.

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MSU is too digital, too impersonal

Rachel Brauer

September 25, 2014

I spent more than a week submitting my application to MSU. My best friends, sister and parents extensively combed through it with me. Not because it was extremely tedious, although it was, but because it was online.

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Moving to college can cause pet withdrawals

Rachel Brauer

September 24, 2014

Being a devoted animal lover and living on campus without a pet is not something that will get easier with time. In fact, I feel like it gets harder with each passing day. Human contact is nice, but nothing beats animal cuddles.