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LETTER: ASMSU aims to create mid-semester feedback system

Letter to Editor by Jason Porter It’s the middle of the semester, you’re sitting in class completely lost, but you just can’t find the courage to raise your hand and stop a 500 person class to ask a question. Whether the professor is going too fast, you can’t understand the professor, or the material the professor is presenting just doesn’t make sense, you still manage to find yourself confused. Trust me, I have been there, and so have our fellow classmates.

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More balance needed between social life and social media

Karam Hadid

February 24, 2015

Social media was supposed to bring us closer, not distance us. Unfortunately for many people, it has taken over the idea of having an actual social life with genuine interactions with others.

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The global fight for feminism requires support from all genders

Rachel Fradette

February 23, 2015

Why is feminism such a scary word? Many women and men will quickly identify themselves as advocates for equal rights, but refuse to identify as feminists.

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Getting rid of AP history a "gross injustice"

Jessica Sattler

February 23, 2015

I may not be a history major, but I have a special passion for United States history. So when I read that the House Committee of Common Education of Oklahoma voted to remove APUSH from the AP curriculum, I was appalled.

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Look beyond just coursework to decide your future career

Henry Pan

February 23, 2015

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”  I remember getting asked that question as early as elementary school, and I’m sure many can relate.

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It's time for students to start cutting CATA drivers some slack

Ashanti Seabron

February 18, 2015

The winter time is here, and with it, comes the mob of students trying to get onto the bus. Every CATA bus rider on campus knows the sight, standing at the bus stop alongside a gathering of at least 50 people in the infamous Michigan cold, praying to the heavens that they get a spot on the bus.

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When it's really needed, a 'thank you' goes a long way

Zoe Schubot

February 17, 2015

“Thank you” isn’t hard to say — the two words take approximately two seconds to speak, and yet they hold an immense amount of meaning. Feeling appreciated is a strong motivator for people, both at work and in life.

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Obama's recent BuzzFeed video a welcome dose of humor in a turbulent political climate

Ashanti Seabron

February 17, 2015

Who said that being the President of the United States was all work and no play? The latest video by BuzzFeed showcases the President’s funny side and does a splendid job of letting the American public know that their President has a sense of humor, just like the rest of us.

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'Fifty Shades' makes light of an appalling, abusive relationship

Zoe Schubot

February 17, 2015

Almost everyone has an opinion on E L James’ erotic book turned movie, Fifty Shades of Grey. There are myriad reasons why the lifestyle portrayed in Fifty Shades is closer to an abusive relationship than a BDSM one.

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East Neighborhood is underrated, and it's only getting better

Ashanti Seabron

February 17, 2015

What happened to East Neighborhood?

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For summer housing, plan ahead and communicate

Casey Holland

February 17, 2015

Last summer was my first experience living on my own outside of the dorms - the amount of freedom I'd found in East Lansing during my freshman year was something I did not want to let go of once summer rolled around.  So when my friend told me she was subleasing her apartment out for the summer while she went on a study abroad, everything felt as if it were falling into place.

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Chapel Hill killings senseless beyond reason

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 15, 2015

I am not a Muslim but I am human. I am heart broken. My heart mourns the death of Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, Deah Shaddy Barakat and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha.

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2015 dunk contest brought back the glory days

Ashanti Seabron

February 15, 2015

What. A. Show. This year’s 2015 NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest did not disappoint and this year’s winner, Zach LaVine, put on a performance that will be remembered forever.

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Forget chocolates and flowers — I'll take pizza, video games and a night in for Valentine's Day

Danyelle Morrow

February 12, 2015

When did the expression of “love” turn into a multi-billion dollar industry for a series of days? When did Valentine’s Day become ridiculous?

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Don't be bummed about being single on V-Day

Maria Braganini  and  Zoe Schubot

February 12, 2015

After swiping right on every possible Tinder match on the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, your desperation to find a Valentine is at an all-time high.

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Overwhelmed? Take action, rather than taking to social media

Zoe Schubot

February 12, 2015

As the spring semester starts to pick up it’s not uncommon to see a wave of student complaints flooding social media, each one more dramatic than the last, professing how overwhelmed and stressed they are. These complaints go beyond the social media sphere.

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LETTER: 'Thank you' to MSU from former defensive back Trae Waynes

Trae Waynes

February 10, 2015

Dear Spartan Nation: As I leave Michigan State to pursue my childhood dream of playing in the National Football League, I thank all of you who made my East Lansing experience so incredible.

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If you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to go out to eat

Zoe Schubot

February 9, 2015

I’ve worked in the food service industry. I’ve experienced awful tables and unruly customers. And I am floored that there are people who believe that wait staff do not deserve to be tipped for the services they provide.

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Try to do more for your fellow schoolmates

Kayla Clarke

February 9, 2015

The other day I experienced what seemed to be a mini crisis. It happened because I had some time to kill before my next class and found myself sitting in Wells Hall, just watching people pass by.

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Go out with the girls this 'Galentine's Day'

The end of this week may hold a plethora of anxieties for many of us, as Valentine's day looms over the heads of both the single and the unavailable. But, we can always create our own alternatives. As the delightful Leslie Knope of NBC's Parks and Recreation proposes — Galentine's Day is a much better option for many of us.