'Music shaming' a trend we should all leave behind
The question “what kind of music do you like?” sends me into a state of panic.
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The question “what kind of music do you like?” sends me into a state of panic.
It’s incredible how much a stranger can brighten a person’s day. And every single one of us has the power to do it.
It’s that time of the year again, time for students to bundle up against the fierce Michigan weather. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first year at MSU, or your last, the cold is unbiased and unforgiving.
Full disclosure: I am not a woman engineer, nor do I aspire to be one.
It has been almost three weeks since the abhorrent attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris and the two subsequent days of horror in France’s capital city.
Last week while shooting pictures for the cover of The State News’ activism issue, I found myself having to approach students on the street and ask them the question, “Why do you think that activism is important?”
Any returning student will tell you that this year’s weather is starting out much tamer than last year. After all, it is nice knowing that we can go outside longer than 10 minutes and not get frostbite. However, there are still perils we face now, namely black ice.
If you ever feel like you have the “winter blues,” you’re not alone.
From newspapers, to televisions, to the Internet, there is constant mention of the murder of Charlie Hebdo employees. This attack was executed by individuals who saw the controversial cartoons produced by the satirical magazine, which depicted Muhammad, and took it as an inexcusable insult to their faith.
If you haven’t heard, the Centers for Disease Control recently announced that this year’s flu vaccine is only 23 percent effective. While it’s not the worst vaccine we’ve ever had, the news can be discouraging.
It’s rewarding to see a stranger smile or genuinely thank you for doing something nice for them. You feel good, that person feels good and you have something to be happy about for the rest of the day.
By Joseph Friess-Peters
Typically graduation is set for fulfilled dreams, new beginnings and inspiring send-offs. But MSU’s most recent graduation was shrouded with controversy.
By Katie Winkler
Martin Luther King Jr. is someone I’ve admired since I was little. I remember my first encounter with one of the people who would later give sense to the words equality, justice and peace.
Everybody loves a day off. I know I do — a chance to relax, a long weekend and in the case of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a reprieve before the spring semester kicks into high gear.
Dear students, staff, faculty and alumni,
When I was a little girl, I wanted nothing more than to just fit in.
Ever since the release date for “The Interview” was announced last year, North Korea has been featured prominently in the news. When news broke about the Sony hack, it was almost impossible to find a media outlet that didn’t have something to say about “the hermit kingdom.”