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'Slut-shaming' too common on campus
We are all guilty of “slut-shaming,” and whether we like it or not, it hurts people. But more than that, it hurts us. It’s time to stop.
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Street safety priority with more bikers, pedestrians
Between 2004 and 2012, there were 161 car and bicycle accidents causing injuries in East Lansing, according to crash data from the Office of Highway Safety Planning. There were five fatal accidents and 91 other accidents causing injury between pedestrians and cars. Something needs to be done to make the roads safer for everyone, especially if walking and biking continue to grow in popularity.
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Shutdown display of petty politics
The government can’t be shut down because one side didn’t get their way. Because if this all keeps up, Congress’ approval rating will somehow find a way to go even lower than five percent.
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Reporting necessary to stop sexual assault
Although it always is the sexual assault survivor’s decision whether to report the incident, we encourage anyone who has been assaulted to dial 911.
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Technology useful to cut down on distracted driving
This past summer, six of my friends from high school and I loaded into a minivan and headed to a county park to watch a fireworks show. Talking and singing at the top of our lungs, we were goofing around the whole way there. We had just entered a roundabout when the car in front of us slammed on its brakes. By the time my friend hit her brakes, it was too late.
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Marriage, parenthood fundamental right
Whether or not marriage equality has popular support does not make it any less of a right. It was not the constituents’ place to make a blanket judgment in part implying same-sex couples are inherently worse parents, and it is irresponsible for the state to defend that decision.
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Income, not race, should be weighted
Poverty affects people of all races and gender. Therefore, by using poverty as a factor, no one will be discriminated against or given special treatment.
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Danger on campus, in life harsh reality
I bought my first can of Mace last Monday. It was nonchalant enough, going to the nearest hardware store and finding the little pink bottle beneath the chewing gum that lined the shelves before the register.
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Read this before midnight snack
Can calories tell time? You might wonder this while reaching for that nightly bag of chips. Does the fact that the clock reads past midnight make any difference in how our bodies react to calories in comparison to ones consumed earlier in the day?
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Supreme Court must not neglect diverse college needs
The justices should uphold the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling to overturn the statewide ban on affirmative action.
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Though sometimes tough to see, affirmative action does help
We are only starting to make advancements — it would be disheartening to see more roadblocks impede whatever progress we are making.
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Thank you for sharing Daisy Coleman's story
Change happens when we all speak up and have a conversation. So thank you to everyone who has, or will, share the tragic story of Coleman.
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How to survive undergrad: tips from a grad student
If you listen to me, someday you too can be a struggling 20-something who just moved out of his parent’s house and is preparing to take on more crushing student loans. Dream big.
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Students' will shown in revamped multicultural center
We still have work to do to make campus a more welcoming place for everyone, but the new center is a testament to how positive change can happen if students advocate for themselves and fight to make MSU a better place.
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State bill to keep bars open until 4 a.m. steps too far
Although keeping some bars open two hours later potentially could benefit students and East Lansing businesses, a bill proposed to do just that presents more problems than it’s worth.
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Putting the 'rush' into rushing unfair
Being judged from one quick interview doesn’t show who you truly are, and it certainly doesn’t make you any less of a person.
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Leasers rush students, cause unnecessary panic
While we don’t advocate delaying housing plans until the last minute, there is no need to feel rushed or pressured.
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How to avoid a CATAstrophe
Listen up, all you mass transit miscreants. I’m sick and tired of dealing with your offenses.
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If Spartan Village goes, students pay the price
Spartan Village is old. We understand that, and so does Residence Education and Housing Services, or REHS, which has devised a strategic plan that puts the demolition of Spartan Village Apartments between 2017 and 2020. It’s time to tear it down, but not without first considering the massive displacement that mainly will affect international and graduate students.
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Trade jealousy for admiration
When you can learn to stop focusing on the things other people have and focus on yourself, you’ll discover that it’s easier to get the things you want. You might even find out that you already have them.