"It's On Us" partnership right step, but more can be done

ASMSU started taking steps to form a partnership with the nationwide “It’s On Us” campaign earlier this month.

Media coverage of Ebola virus in America spreads unnecessary panic

B efore American mainstream media outlets move on to whatever the next piece of news they can create more hysteria with, I have something to say about their fear-mongering coverage of the Ebola epidemic.

Perles' re-election decision irresponsible

On Veterans Day, don't forget the mental trauma troops experience

As most students complain about how much homework they’ve been assigned for a week, others are carrying the weight of the memories that many people could not fathom.

Self-segregation is common in college, at no one's fault

I really wasn’t that nervous for my first day of high school. In my eyes, that whole idea of being “the new kid” was thrown out the window, because at that point every single person in the freshman class was considered new.  I thought coming into college was going to be different.

Anonymous social media apps cowardly and coarse

Comparable to how alcohol gives people liquid courage, anonymity can allow people to express what’s really on their mind. Yik Yak is an anonymous social media app that is available for iPhone and Android users.

Murder of rapist of New Delhi man's daughter reflects global lack of faith in the justice system

Several days ago In New Delhi, India, 36-year-old Vinod Kumar tortured and killed a 45-year-old man whom Kumar believed had raped his 14-year-old daughter two months previously.

Don't exclude LGBT voice from conversations on sex

Let's talk about sex. It's the underlying theme of today's paper — trends in sexual behavior of college students.

Decisions concerning sex shouldn't define you as a person

Before I left home for my freshman year of college, my mom persistently tried to put me on birth control and reminded me again and again of all of the resources on campus to look for free condoms.  Her baby bird was leaving the nest, and she assumed that this baby bird was going to spend a lot of her free time between the sheets of some college boy’s bed.

Don't make brash decisions to meet imaginary hookup quota

We've all heard the phrase: "You've got to drive a few Honda's to appreciate a Ferrari," but I am here to ask the question: do you?  Of course, for those of you not yet under the high school rock of sexual education, I'm not talking about cars.

"#AlexFromTarget" trend distracts from important issues

Alex is an average teenager who happens to work at Target. During one of Alex’s shifts, someone decided to take a picture of him and, in a fraction of seconds, “Alex from Target” was a new phenomenon. His talent? Just being cute to some people and being able to make it onto everyone’s timeline via retweet.

The best way to help someone with a mental illness? Don't doubt them

Depression and anxiety are not a choice. If they were, 14.8 million people mr would choose not to suffer from depression — 42 million mr would choose to avoid anxiety. We don’t have a box to check that says “opt out.”

High school system does not prepare students enough for college living

I can say with full confidence I was incredibly unprepared for college. Now that I’ve been here for a while, I would say I’m pretty much adjusted to college life, though the road to get here was full of trials and errors. While it’s unfair to pin all the blame onto a single factor, I think high school really failed at preparing me for college.

Growing 'selfie' trend promotes self-love

But first...let me take a selfie. In recent years, the selfie has been gaining more and more popularity, but also more and more hate.

LETTER: Faylene Owen for MSU Trustee

As former Student Body Presidents of MSU, we are writing in support of re-electing candidate Faylene Owen for MSU Trustee.

Sexy costumes are not empowering, should be frowned upon

By Cameron Macko cmacko@statenews.com The costumes some women choose to wear on Halloween are shocking, to say the least.

Sexy Halloween costumes are not an issue

Get geared up for casual feminism: the Halloween edition. Each and every single year, there are hundreds of MSU girls dressed up in costumes that show a lot of skin.

Online homework tool inefficient

WeBWorK is an online homework program utilized by classes such as Math 103, Math 132, etc. OH Basically, homework assignments become available, and you have a limited time to complete them. Unfortunately, I am one of the unlucky students forced to use this program. It doesn’t seem so bad in theory, but in reality, WeBWorK is terrible.

Eating alone is not as bad as it seems

The first time I ate alone on campus, I was extremely self conscious.

Dueling column: MSU, national award-winning State News are 'real rivals' for Michigan

I feel bad for my past State News colleagues, the yearly daily columns used to be harder to write I'm sure.