If you went to high school in the United States and took required English classes, then you read Harper Lee’s classic “To Kill a Mockingbird.” After being published in 1960, the novel became a definitive piece of American education.
Sometimes they go by bike, other times they go by car. They’re a familiar sight to students living and driving around East Lansing, and for those who get ticketed, they’re often a source of frustration.
By Ryan Squanda rsquanda@statenews.com I tell you what, I really don’t know what it is.
Over the last few years, I have noticed an overwhelming decline in the use of printed books. While at MSU, I began to use my iPad as a way to buy a cheaper version of my school books. I’m completely torn about how I feel watching my favorite thing, reading a printed book, slowly fade.
Life could not have gotten any better than it was this past weekend. The red, white and blue fireworks on the Fourth of July were followed by gold, sweat and tears of joy on the fifth.
Before I start this column, I’d like to make one thing abundantly clear: I’m not the best person to talk to about this issue. I am not a transgender person and I don’t really know anyone who is. There are a plethora of people who have more knowledge and experience regarding this topic, and who are, therefore, far better equipped to write a column on it.
In just one year at MSU, I have already noticed how ridiculous people can be about their majors. Especially, when they see themselves as superiors. One thing every college student needs to realize is no matter what major you choose, you still have to find a job. Engineering and medical field jobs are definitely in demand, but that doesn't mean all other majors have no shot. When I chose my major, I went for my passion and that doesn't mean I'll be rich, but I'll be happy.
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to stay at a rather interesting co-op that shall remain nameless.
MSU Administration, it seems that a pattern emerged several years ago and sadly is still going strong.
By Leslie Hemenway lhemenway@statenews.com People grow up and learn a lot about themselves during their college experience.
At the bargaining table, MSUs Office of Employee Relations told us that helping students with emotional ‘first aid’ was not a part of our job as TAs. I strongly disagree.
The exploitation of graduate students for cheap labor has become the norm at the public university, and while you all on the board are expressly committed to keeping Michigan State University competitive and exceptional, in this category we are certainly no exception.
When I woke up I was confused, the room was spinning and I didn’t know where I was. I didn’t even feel like I was in my own body. I was terrified walking home from his room and I called my mom, panicked. I didn’t know what happened.
Graduate TAs provide a valuable and essential service to the university—teaching. The fundamental purpose of higher education—a service that students pay for in tuition dollars—is being met with indifference and disrespect.
According to the Graduate Employees’ Union blog, the university bargaining team “suggested we make hard decisions, adult decisions, about whether we choose to have children, and whether or not we choose to come to MSU if we already have families.”
We, as a state, must recognize the challenges our universities are facing in addressing sexual assault. The Governor, in his FY 2015-16 budget proposal, did a great service to students across the state, by allocating $500,000 in State Police resources to partner with campuses on ending sexual assault.
As chief of the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD), I wanted to address a letter that was published in The State News on April 28, 2015 regarding ELPD’s investigation into a reported sexual assault.
At The State News, we are sick of the blighted park district buildings that have lined the northwest corner of Abbot Road and Grand River Avenue for years. We are sick of looking at them, we are sick of talking about them and we know we are not alone with that viewpoint. Now, with the upcoming ballot proposal on May 5, something can be done to finally rid our otherwise beautiful city of these eyesores.
A Letter to the East Lansing Police Department: During my four years at Michigan State, I have been required to listen to numerous talks regarding sexual assault and the importance of reporting it. Every time, it was reiterated that if I were to be sexually assaulted, and I would report it, I would have MSU, the MSUPD, as well as the ELPD on my side to assist me in whatever way I needed.
A few weeks ago, I came upon a very sudden epiphany that the restaurant I was working at, a place where I have spent my entire college career, is throwing away colossal amounts of materials that could easily be recycled. After coming to this realization, I decided to embark on mission to find out what other restaurants in the area where doing with their waste.