"Changing my major felt like this monumental thing; like I was changing a part of my identity. All my family members, old teachers, friends, and acquaintances knew me as a journalism major."
"Much of the programing revolving around marginalized communities fall under our responsibility, not the university's."
"Unluckily for me, as a Hispanic woman, my “Equal Pay Day” doesn’t technically come until November. A whole 11 months after the ball drops on New Years, I will only just come to see the same amount of money my white male coworker saw while they were sipping on champagne at midnight under the fireworks."
It can be expensive to go out — here are East Lansing bars that won't break the bank.
"I made up my mind that I was going to find a way to pay to attend, no matter what."
"Education is a public good and pursuing it shouldn’t cost students for years."
"Just because I have distractions now doesn't mean my mental health problems are cured. I still find myself being sad sometimes."
"Sometimes, I wish my body looked different. Other times, I wish my face looked different. It’s always something. These desires to look like someone other than myself usually come from what I see on social media."
The MSU vs. U-M rivalry extends to the schools' student papers in this annual dueling column.
"As students, we’re bound to go through things that prevent us from performing at our best. We might be too afraid to reach out to our professors for help during these times. Or we might end up reaching out to our professors only to have our struggles brushed off and be turned away. Either situation hurts."
During First Generation Appreciation Week at MSU, hear about Campus Reporter SaMya Overall's experience with being a first generation college student herself.
For the Nov. 5 election, The State News endorses Mark Meadows, Erik Altmann and Warren Stanfield III.
Universities exploit college athletes and benefit from their unpaid work. It’s as simple as that.
"With the Halloween festivities arriving momentarily, I am here to help you find the perfect assortment of spooky treats that’ll spice up your holiday-themed party."
"While there are similarities, there shouldn't be any doubt that this tradition is completely different from Halloween, which is why its traditions and practices shouldn't be used in Halloween costumes and other commercial purposes."
"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."
In this series opener, Tessa and Griffin look at how cancel culture is impacting society, influencers and how it applies to certain industries.
"MSU needs to hold people accountable for acts of discrimination. Racism on campus is inexcusable in every instance, it’s not a joke or a prank."
"Because while we as individuals have a responsibility to learn and educate others about these issues, it’s also the university’s responsibility to do all it can to prevent campus sexual assault and to help those who have been affected."
"A little more than a month after I moved in, I came to the realization that maybe dorm housing wasn’t in my best interest."