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Column: Big Ten Football returns, it feels iffy, maybe wrong, but it means a lot to many
Big Ten football is back, I am worried, happy and curious as to what's in store.
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Column: Quarantine gave me time to think. Here are my thoughts.
I can’t control what the person next to me does. All I can control is myself. Every decision, whether it be responsible or reckless, has a consequence that could potentially impact the greater community. Remember that, and remember personal accountability saves us all from having to play the blame game.
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GUEST COLUMN: Spartans, be careful
An open letter from Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.
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Opinion: Chadwick Boseman didn't just play a superhero. He was one.
That’s what made Boseman a real superhero. It’s not because he dressed up in a suit. It’s not because he saved an entire tribe; it’s because he gave people hope, as King T’Challa. As Jackie Robinson. As James Brown. As Thurgood Marshall. Boseman was the representation that Hollywood was lacking and those on their way still searched for.
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Column: ‘You’re not alone’: My experiences with mental illness
For those of you that suffer with mental illness, for those of you who are like me, who rely on holding the hand of several different medical professionals while you analyze your past and present in order to rebuild your future, I know your brain can be a scary place, especially when it acts against you.
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GUEST COLUMN: The Big Ten did the right thing, the wrong way
Hopefully, Mr. Warren and his staff are wise enough to learn this lesson right away as basketball season is fast approaching.
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A look into an international student's experience at MSU
So, to my fellow international and domestic Spartans, I would like to say thank you. For being fearless and loyal. For holding your peers and fellow professionals accountable. For courageously attempting to bridge the global differences and uniting us all no matter where we are. For fighting for what is right and for giving me a chance to dream and keep on dreaming. But most importantly for being who you are.
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Editorial: MSU goes remote: Right decision, wrong timing
We’re still surrounded by constant unknowns, so why wait so long to make the decision we anticipated anyways?
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Column: Enoch Boakye's commitment is a sign of more to come
In recent memory, Michigan State has been strong down low. From Nick Ward and Xavier Tillman to Kenny Goins and Jaren Jackson Jr., the most successful big men have had one thing in common: The ability to stretch the floor. Enoch Boakye fits right in.
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An out-of-state student translates Michigander phrases
No matter where you come from, you'll leave East Lansing feeling a bit like a Michigander too.
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Column: Packing, bus tips for incoming freshmen
A few tips and tricks on what to pack for dorm life, as well as how to get around campus using the MSU CATA bus system.
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GUEST COLUMN: White people, it’s time to listen and act
Black death is something America has normalized.
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Column: Sports are returning, but they're also a constant reminder of how far we have to go
With the NWSL, NBA, and MLB all getting back to it, they're also a reminder of how far we have to go in our nation.
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Column: Putting the rarity of Michigan State 2021 commit Max Christie into perspective
Even for Izzo, a player like Christie is scarce and in many ways, unparalleled. The 2021 commit is Chicago-bred, from Rolling Meadows, Illinois and stands as a five-star, No. 1 ranked shooting guard in the country.
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GUEST COLUMN: Questions from a concerned Michigan State parent
"We do have a few more questions that we have not seen being addressed and hoping that you are able to."
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Column: With two huge commitments in a short span, Pierre Brooks II has slipped some minds, yikes
With the landing of 2021’s No. 1 shooting guard Max Christie and National Gatorade Player of the Year Emoni Bates, the Spartan’s first commit for their potential 2021 dynasty may have slipped some people’s minds. Yikes.
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GUEST COLUMN: What’s on international students' minds?
"Is it still worth it to even pursue our study here anymore?"
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LETTER: Dorm life during a pandemic is an unnecessary risk
This is a blatant example of profits over people.
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GUEST COLUMN: Dear Michigan State, do it right this time
"Unfortunately, we’ve heard all of this before."