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Editorial: Wanda Blanchett best equipped for provost role
The State News endorses Wanda Blanchett as MSU's next provost.
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Column: I caught feelings for someone during quarantine
If you start to catch feelings for someone right now, be prepared.
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Column: Social distancing is not an option — it's a necessity
"Age does not grant anyone immunity to this disease. It’s a virus that doesn’t care who you are or what you do, but one that demands you care about it."
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Column: For seniors, COVID-19 did more than cancel graduation
The coronavirus pandemic has flipped the world on its head, and graduating seniors are already feeling its impact.
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Column: The pros and cons of going to school out-of-state
Going out-of-state comes with its fair share of pros and cons. In the end, I am so glad I did — MSU has become my home, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
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Staff suggestions: How to stay occupied while practicing social distancing
Here are ideas, courtesy of some of our staffers, for staying occupied while practicing social distancing.
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Column: Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the perfect game for a quarantine
In the past two weeks, the ability for people around the world to interact with their communities has been severely limited. For some, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has helped fill that void for the time being.
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Editorial: We need to thank, support essential workers
"We at The State News want to thank these heroes, and encourage our audience to support them as much as possible."
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Column: U.S. stimulus package doesn't help struggling college students
When I heard about the $2 trillion stimulus package, I felt a small wave of relief. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am no longer able to work one of my jobs. Unfortunately, it was all too good to be true for college students.
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Column: The full picture of American health
"Those not infected with COVID-19 are still vulnerable to the repercussions of isolation and loss of a daily routine. Now is an opportunity to widen the microscope and see the entire problem."
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Have questions about COVID-19 and Michigan State? We want to hear from you
What questions or concerns do you have about coronavirus and its impact on the MSU community?
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Editorial: MSU should continue to pay employees who lost jobs due to COVID-19
"MSU needs to organize a fund to continue paying university staff and student employees who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19."
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Column: Everything seemed to stop except the bills
"I will remember the long speech from my general manager filled with an abundance of messages like, 'I’m sorry, everyone,' and, 'We will get through this, I promise.' But in all honesty, that didn’t mean anything to me, because words are not what are going to solve my — or anyone else’s — real problems."
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Column: Musicians are struggling amid COVID-19, but there are still ways to support them
"While we’re going to experience a summer without many of the festivals and cultural events we’re accustomed to, we won’t be without the music itself."
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The State News wins 27 awards in Michigan Press Association contest
Student journalists from The State News received 27 awards in the Michigan Press Association's 2019 College Better Newspaper Contest.
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Column: The library is empty, but I am full ... of hope
"One belief that's been reinforced in me since the beginning of this pandemic is to be thankful for the things I've already experienced."
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Editorial: The key to getting through this crisis is remembering our humanity
Despite all of the unknowns surrounding COVID-19's impact on the world, the key to getting through this crisis is remembering our humanity.
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Dual columns: Should you stay or should you go?
With the closure of in-person classes, limited dining hall hours and the need to practice social distancing, many Michigan State students have a choice to make: should I stay or should I go?
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Amid suspended classes, The State News will continue to inform you
In a time of uncertainty, what we can assure you of is this: The State News isn’t going anywhere.