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Column: Dealing with failure is part of growing up
I grew up as an only child. Not just an only child, but that only child.
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Letter: President Simon's remarks on diverse studies departments' leadership were misguided
Dear President Simon, We write this letter in response to your comments in the State News published on March 31st, 2016 regarding the struggles students of color continue to experience at Michigan State University socially and academically.
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Letter: Tin Can bar should be allowed to have darts, games
In regards to the story from April 25 about the City Council denying Tin Can's entertainment license: Currently, at least 12 bars and restaurants serve alcohol in the area.
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Column: Trump should have been taken seriously from the beginning
Mr. Trump, Since you announced your candidacy for President, teaching high school social studies has become more interesting.
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Column: Why you should go meatless on Mondays
Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (under the presidential administration) issues the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Column: What it's like to lose a parent in college
It sucks. That’s for sure. Losing a parent would never be easy, but during college seems to be the worst time for it to happen.
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Column: I'm a man, but my professor keeps calling me 'she'
I am a student at James Madison College. I graduate May 7 with a degree in Social Relations and Policy as well as Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, or PTCD.
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Column: In The Red Act would alleviate crushing student debt
America should always be a place where a person who is willing to work hard has a fair shot to get ahead and have success in life, no matter his or her background.
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Column: Vision of Cesar Chavez should guide us
Cesar E. Chavez was a union and civil rights leader, a community organizer, and a crusader for non-violent social change.
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Column: Triple-threat at the running back position may be blessing in disguise
While the MSU football quarterbacks battle it out for the right to lead the 2016-17 MSU football team as it looks to win its second-straight Big Ten title.
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Column: The most fulfilling career you've never considered
Not many kids grow up wanting to work in insurance. I did. When looking at colleges, I only considered those that offered an actual insurance degree—at the time there weren’t many programs to choose from. Fast forward to today, and I’m proud to say I’ve worked in the industry for 26 years, more than 20 of them at Nationwide.
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Column: Culinary Services integral to MSU sustainability
MSU has been ranked as one of the top 5 most sustainable schools in the US, and for good reason.
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Column: Immigrants in Michigan make positive impact, should be welcomed
The presidential election is looming closer, and Michigan has already taken to the polls to vote in the primary.
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Column: Make mental health a part of the conversation earlier
Someone once told me I shouldn’t write about mental illness. He said no one wanted to read about people who couldn’t get out of bed in the morning, adding that anyone who has panic attacks needs to “man up and get over it.” Of course, as he said this he was unaware of the fact that I had medication for depression and two anxiety disorders in my purse.
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Column: Religious beliefs should not interfere with medical standards of care
As a future physician, I want to make sure that every patient receives the best possible care, which means adhering to the standards established by the medical profession.
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Column: Bernie Sanders has changed the discussion on the issue of education costs
Although Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) appears increasingly unlikely to become the Democratic presidential nominee for 2016, his advocacy surrounding college education costs in the U.S.
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Opinion: ACC is and will be the best college basketball conference
With the choice of placing Michigan State University as a number two seed in March Madness, the committee solidified their opinions on which conference is the best basketball conference.
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Letter: Late COGS representative remembered for passion, love for humanity
Dear Spartan Family, The sky over Michigan State University became a bit dimmer Wednesday as we mourn the sudden death of fellow graduate student in Chicano/Latino Studies and Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education, Max Monroy-Miller. The loss of any Spartan is difficult but a sudden loss is increasingly more troublesome. Max served as the CITE Representative for the Council of Graduate Students; his passion for justice and love for humanity were evident in all he did.
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Column: Urge your representatives to support fight of neglected tropical diseases
I am writing to you as a Michigan State University Student concerned about the devastating burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) on global health.
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Column: Academic dishonesty a major concern to credibility of Spartan degrees
Year after year, Michigan State University prides itself on being a world-class institution. From our nationally recognized academic programs, to our consistently impressive athletic teams, Spartans set a standard.