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Editor's note: One year after Larry Nassar
One year ago, to date, Lou Anna K. Simon resigned after an embattled end to her tenure at Michigan State.
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COLUMN: Photographing Nassar
After working at The State News for a month, I attended the second day of Larry Nassar’s Eaton County sentencing. That day in court was one of the most difficult assignments I’ve shot — and still is.
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COLUMN: Being a Spartan isn’t about the university. It’s about the community.
Our university was making headlines left and right for its involvement in the Larry Nassar scandal. Everyone in the newsroom was working harder than ever to cover his sentencing and the many changes and resignations in the administration.
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Column: In an off night, Nick Ward shows his character
He threw up a giant goose egg on the scoreboard in 14 foul-laden minutes. But frankly, it shouldn’t matter.
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Column: Do times of difficulty bring people closer together?
If we were to look at problems and the impact they have on people and communities straight on, the answer would be no.
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Column: Intersectionality is the most important thing
I know it comes from a place of privilege to choose to care about intersectionality.
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Editorial: This took too long. MSU deserved better than John Engler
What took so long to get Engler out of office?
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Column: Forget what you've heard, women's marches are valuable
What defines feminism? Is it the increasingly large amount of social media users urging their followers to "fight the patriarchy?"
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Letter: Basketball game on MLK Day disrespects meaning of holiday
Editor's note: This letter to the editor was addressed to athletic director Bill Beekman and copied to The State News.
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Letter: Political morality, degrading language cannot be objective
Both Democrats and Republicans view themselves as the morally right and passionate party and we should not grant leeway to one group over the other based on subjective views.
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Column: Should we care when politicians degrade others?
The evocative language used by Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib to encourage the impeachment of President Donald Trump during Tlaib’s speech caught the attention of many news publications across the nation.
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Column: What watching ‘The Bold Type’ taught me about being a journalist
Upon further reflection, it struck me how relatable "The Bold Type" was to real-life journalism. I present to you five lessons I learned from the women of the show.
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Letters: Responses to John Engler's interview with The State News
Letters from community members regarding John Engler's interview with The State News Editorial Board.
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Column: MSU's quarterback controversy isn't why offense is struggling
The problem with Michigan State football this season is less about the quarterback dilemma surrounding Brian Lewerke and Rocky Lombardi, and more about the giant step back the entire Spartan offense has taken compared to last year.
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Letter: Reporting rape is usually hopeless. Believe survivors.
By a senior at Michigan State University.
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Column: Michigan State's loss to Ohio State was a summary of its season
The 18th-ranked Spartans' 26-6 loss to Ohio State Saturday afternoon was their season summarized in one game.
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Column: Brian Lewerke should take a page out of LJ Scott's book — heal first, play later
If Brian Lewerke’s feeling pain every time he throws the ball, and not performing at his usual level — in the passing game at least — he should let his backup Rocky Lombardi play until he’s 100 percent.
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Letter: Reclaim MSU responds to State News Board of Trustees endorsements
By Reclaim MSU and the MSU chapter of the Roosevelt Institute
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Editorial: Vote yes on all three proposals
The three proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot present tangible, pro-democracy initiatives and The State News recommends a “Yes” vote for all three.
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Editorial: This election, reject the Republican Party
Since the 2016 election, one party has systematically failed to support a healthy democratic process. The Republican Party cut a deep divide through the electorate with a party-wide refusal to condemn the actions and rhetoric of President Donald Trump when sorely needed.