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EDITORIAL: MIP penalties should be softened
The current Minor in Possession law in Michigan may be changed, and the State News Editorial Board supports the potential revision.
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Officiating at Final Four marred an otherwise enthralling tournament
The 2015 NCAA men's basketball tournament was exciting, personally it always one of my favorite times of the year.
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LETTER: Intentional or not, microaggressions severely impact underrepresented members of society
It is not just the act itself that tears away at you. It is the pressure in the chest that follows.
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MSU's athletic success just part of its 'golden age'
Let’s take a few moments to recognize this arguably could be the best time ever to be a student at MSU.
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Required classes pointless and a waste of money
I know I can't be the only student here that hates our required classes.
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No doubt the warm weather is fun, but does it hurt grades?
Spring in East Lansing is a double-edged sword.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'Why I'm no longer a Spartan should never have run
I am concerned as to why The State News would publish the opinion letter, “Why I am no longer a Spartan”, featured in Tuesday’s paper. The author of the letter compared the riots in Ferguson, Missouri following the death of Michael Brown and the celebrations in the Cedar Village this weekend and tried to claim the response of by the media, and the celebrators as racist.
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EDITORIAL: ELPD overreacted to Cedar Village celebrations
Last weekend’s celebrations at Cedar Village were unexpected and far from outside the norm after a big MSU victory. They were also far from harmful.
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State News editor responds to letter, reaction
I usually refrain from publishing my opinions in The State News. But I wanted to use this opportunity to respond to the anonymous letter published in Tuesday's edition of the paper, and to some of the reactions it’s received.
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SATIRE: Black Sheep ceases publication, citing lack of humor
The Black Sheep is being sheared away from campus. In a decision which, according to recent student polling, literally 100 percent of people saw coming, the MSU chapter of the so-called publication The Black Sheep will fold today due to not being funny enough to keep anyone — and we do mean anyone — entertained.
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The reason MSU has a shot in this year's Final Four? Tom Izzo
At this point we need to all come to grips with something: Tom Izzo may be a coaching god of some sort.
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Choose your major based on desire, not on the ranking of a program
Students of MSU have a luxury that is often taken for granted. The university offers over 150 majors, allowing for a wide range of options for a career path.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why I am no longer a Spartan
So we got into the Final Four. Great. Woo-hoos and Aw Yeahs and other celebratory phrases abound.
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One Spartan's commitment to watching MSU basketball, 12 hours ahead in Beijing, China
It’s 2 a.m. on a Monday morning. Normally, I’d be fast asleep, except for one issue: It’s March, the Spartans are on and I’m in Beijing, China. As a die-hard Spartan, one of the most challenging things for me since I moved to Beijing in 2011 has been keeping up with my MSU sports.
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Stereotypes harm campus culture and encourage discrimination
Stereotyping, the most common and unacknowledged source of exclusion in any community, puts a label on how a person should act or live according to sex, race, personality and other identifying factors.
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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
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
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
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.