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LETTER: Greenpeace strives to change MSU Culinary Services' tuna provider

If you’re unfamiliar with MSU’s Greenpeace student committee, here’s a simple way to state our MO; We students, in part with Greenpeace headquarters, organize to peacefully protest, and encourage creative communications, in order to expose the onslaught of global, and environmental, issues caused by companies at home and abroad. MSU Greenpeace and MSU Dining Service met January 20 to continue efforts in switching the University’s tuna provider.

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For the full E.L. experience, stay here for a summer

Jessica Steeley

March 29, 2015

With a little over a month of the semester left, students are starting to think about summer. We’re figuring out where we’re going to be, planning vacations and finding out if we need to take classes. Many students are at MSU for at least four years, leaving three summers between the first semester and graduation.

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LETTER: Celebrate responsibly during basketball team's run

James Conwell

March 26, 2015

When the Spartans play this coming weekend, we encourage all members of the MSU and East Lansing communities to celebrate the accomplishments of our men's basketball team in a safe and respectful manner. Avoid participating in behaviors that may cause physical harm to yourself, friends, neighbors or may result in the destruction of property.

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Friends with mental health issues need your support

Jessica Steeley

March 26, 2015

Mental health is a serious issue that is, unfortunately, not taken seriously by many. But mental illness isn’t something that should be brushed off or shoved in a corner. That’s why next week is East Lansing’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

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LETTER: Students too often miss out on opportunity to enjoy downtown Lansing

I believe MSU students are not involved enough with our neighboring city. Students do not take advantage of the vibrancy and opportunities in Lansing. Students do not spend enough time giving back to another community.

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Take a step back from our Internet-dominated world

Henry Pan

March 26, 2015

From a 90’s generation perspective, I’ve found the change in lifestyle with advent of the internet to be fascinating. I remember those elementary school weekends, when I was helplessly sitting at home instead of playing outside due to rain.

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Skepticism a welcome viewpoint in MSU Paranormal Society

Jessica Steeley

March 24, 2015

Paranormal is a broad, umbrella term for everything pertaining to fantasy, mythology and legend. It can be anything from ghosts to angels to vampires. The question is this: Do you believe in it?

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EDITORIAL: Concerns arise over possible revision of academic dishonesty policy

State News Editorial Board

March 24, 2015

Academic dishonesty is inherently a touchy subject. When egregious, discipline must be harsh.

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Like it or not, good fashion a chance to get ahead in professional world

Celeste Bott

March 24, 2015

For the first 18 years of my life, I barely had to worry about what I wore. That's what happens when you attend private Catholic schools.

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Microsoft Outlook is not the answer for MSU email

Kaitlyn Casulli

March 22, 2015

Yes, I do realize that it is the 21st century. However, after reading that we will be switching over to Microsoft Outlook, it seems that the university will forever live in the past and may never become unstuck in time. I was excited at first when I saw the headline.

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LETTER: Constant use of headphones by students has become a 'social disease'

James B. Brunk III

March 22, 2015

As the writer of this essay, I can both sympathize this new ‘disease,’ while at the same time loathe it completely. The disease of which I speak is sweeping the nation in increasing numbers, almost reaching epidemic proportions: earbuds and headphones.

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LETTER: Toleration isn't exciting, but is necessary in our academic setting

Professor Ross B. Emmett

March 20, 2015

The assumption of human fallibility, I want to suggest, is a good way to approach the issues of toleration and civility on a university campus.

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EDITORIAL: President Simon's 10 years well-served

State News Editorial Board

March 20, 2015

Lou Anna K. Simon has been a stable, and at times polarizing, figure at MSU for a decade. She has brought record enrollment — and tuition hikes — with her.

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NCAA would be making mistake by paying athletes

Andrew Merkle

March 18, 2015

A recent hot button topic across collegiate athletics is the compensation of student athletes for play and the use of their likeness. 

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LETTER: SeaWorld column wrongly portrayed treatment of captive animals

Rachel Fradette misses the mark badly in her recent opinion piece on MSU’s relationship with SeaWorld.

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St. Patrick's Day in E.L. doesn't mean you're stuck here

Jessica Steeley

March 16, 2015

Today is St. Patrick’s Day. That means just about every student is going to be out in East Lansing, trying to get a Guinness at an overcrowded Dublin Square Irish Pub or waiting in a seemingly endless line for Conrad’s.

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Reaching out to professors can only benefit students

Karam Hadid

March 16, 2015

At a university with roughly 50,000 students, it can be tough to stand out, especially in a lecture hall with hundreds of people in attendance. Because of this, some students can often go an entire semester without ever speaking to or meeting their professor personally. This is a problem.

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After losing Payne, Appling and Harris, MSU basketball exceeding expectations

Matthew Argillander

March 15, 2015

The 2014-2015 men’s basketball team is in a transition year. However, despite being unranked, the team is poised to make yet another NCAA tournament.

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LETTER: Feminism is not a choice for everyone across the globe

Not all women, especially globally, have the choice to be a feminist and although women might not want to contribute to their own oppression, they often do so out of not having a choice.

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Hipster "movement" is not a movement at all

Rachel Fradette

March 4, 2015

Hipsters have begun to be declared a “subculture” or “movement.” The way I see it is when a culture prides itself on status or having certain things or acting a certain way, it becomes less of a movement and more of a clique.